"I don't know if this is kosher to say on public radio or whatever this is..." 

Sarah: I mean, I've been described as a snack before and I'm okay with it.
Meg: Umm, that's great. I'm the whole damn meal.

"If you have a four-legged tongue... call me." 

This week we're here to discuss the wonderful and beautiful mess that is Meg Becker. A contemporary romance author who, yes, I am biased, is an incredible romance author. Meg and I met at Between the Pages Writers Con in Springfield, Missouri in 2022 and have become great friends. Not only is she a fierce friend but she is incredibly passionate about writing and taking her readers on that naughty adventure like sex with your boss while you're on a work call or marrying your best friend's twin brother in secret. Her story-telling is next level and I am excited you guys are here to listen. So, sit back, grab a drink with us and enjoy. 

Feel free to check out her website and, you know what I'm going to say next... GO BUY HER BOOKS. Indie authors don't have big companies to back their efforts, time and energy so buying her books and leaving reviews is the best way to support her and other indie authors like her: www.authormegbecker.com 

If you're feeling generous and would like to support my caffeine addiction ... I'd love that, too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cacklepresence

Good grief, this was one of my more favorite episodes to record! Welcome to episode 13 where this episode features a handful of Indie Authors who are here to share their experience and advice to those out there trying to put words on paper. I am so grateful to have met this amazing group of ladies at the Between the Pages (Sheets) Writers Con in Springfield, Missouri. Each of us is so vastly different that come from opposite walks of life yet, as a whole, some of the best/most fun I've ever had in my life. It's been amazing getting to know everyone and continuing on this writing journey together. Cheers to the Good Selling Authors Club! 

Authors featured in no particular order. All authors and their information are listed under the linktr.ee site: https://linktr.ee/birdinthehandpodcast

Annie Lisenby
Meg Becker
Lindsey Hobson
Keely Brice
Maranda Collins
Samantha Howell 

This episode is proudly brought to you by Yours Truly, the very-caffeinated Sarah. If you have a few free minutes, please review the episode! Or buy me a coffee at: buymeacoffee.com/cacklepresence 

Join Kels and Sarah for this week's episode about Dystopian Novels. We cover a few topics in this one ranging from the books or series we've read to some of our favorite authors to Netflix or Hulu shows and more. Let us know what you think or if there's a particular Dystopian novel that you recommend (or don't recommend!).

Join Kelsey and Sarah as they discuss different Serial Killers in Missouri and throughout the nation. Serial killers are a regular fascination in our society and this is an up-close look at a few famous cases, Netflix shoutouts, and even a case that hits a little to close to home.

Join Kelsey + Sarah as they discuss some of the craziest books in our existence. Some funny, some odd, and some just downright questionable. Also, listen to us call one of our British friends just to pronounce a word.

Shoutout to Whiskey Hell Podcast and the Lords of Swine Podcast - we've featured their promos in this episode! Second shoutout to our dear friend, Sam, thank you for being put on the spot and saying the single word we couldn't say. You're a real trooper.

Join Kelsey + Sarah as they discuss another chapter of living the military spouse and family life. This episode focuses on the struggles of PCS (Permanent Change of Station) moves, embarrassing stories from other military spouses and one family's journey from their latest move that ended up in the headlines. #IYKYK

Join hosts Kelsey + Sarah as they discuss books that have been banned in schools and by local libraries. Anne Frank, George Orwell and J.R.R. Tolkien are listed over the years as authors of specific books that have been banned either in the classroom or by our local libraries.

Listen to our favorite episode (so far) as we discuss our favorite Book Boyfriends (hands off!) and we read some pretty terrible sex scenes written by male authors.

Join Kelsey + Sarah as they discuss life and family with a child with autism. They talk about their employment history with special needs, the frustrations and wins that go hand-in-hand in that career field. 

Military spouse life is a different kind of lifestyle. Each of us have a different view and different experience. It is very easy to lose your sense of identity as a military spouse. People in the civilian world experience this in different phases of life. Tune in to hear some stories from Kelsey & Sarah about their military wife life and what they do to cope with the stresses that come along with it. 

Join Kelsey + Sarah as they discuss one of the oldest questions in the book: Vampires vs. Werewolves - who do you choose?

Join Kelsey + Sarah as they discuss dreams they've had, dreams submitted to the show and the different interpretations from different books. Snoop Dogg may be mentioned; come find out why!

Get to know your cohosts of Bird in the Hand - Sarah + Kelsey! We are two friends who love to read, write, and bullish*t about life.