Lui and Des welcome Jamie Freeman to discuss her journey from co-hosting the "Ink Drinkers" podcast to opening TBR Bookshop, a new "haven" for the Baton Rouge literary community. Jamie describes the shop's sophisticated design along with its variety of books, teas and events. The trio also highlights the store's support for local authors and Jamie’s plans to build a dedicated podcast recording space within the shop.

Visit TBR Bookstore at www.tbrbookshop.com to find out more about Jamie Freeman and the items and drinks you can take out and the events you can take in.

Also drop Lui & Des a line at either freshinklui@gmail.com or freshinkdes@gmail.com to let your feelings known about our podcast and any of the participating authors and interviewees

Lui & Des welcome Lindsey Duga to Fresh Ink where the three discuss on how one's love of writing often lead to difficult choices when a writer leaps into the business world of getting published. Ms. Duga talk about her latest book series: The Royal Heirs Academy

Lui & Des welcome back Dr. Charles Monlezun who reads Her Name Was Audrey, a chapter from his memoir Becoming Charlie, that highlights the emotional impact of Hurricane Audrey on southwest Louisiana and the resilience and heroism that the people of that region in the face of that terrible disaster. A resiliency that will be celebrated in both the 60th anniversary of that memorable storm and the 20th two of her eventual sisters Hurricane Katrina and Rita. All the while noting on the importance of storytelling not just in preserving family history but the healing power of sharing personal experiences and how we all grow for the better from it.