Our show is taking a hiatus. As we look to the future I must thank my co-host Christine Green, 585 Magazine, Ben Albert 🌳, Neil K Carroll and countless others for all their support in making this show happen. Thank you to our guests who made That Sounds Terrific in the 585 a show that highlighted terrific people doing terrific things in the 585!

In this episode of That Sounds Terrific in the 585, Nick and Christine chat with author Mackenzie Reed, the creative mind behind The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials. With her signature mix of heart, humor, and hijinks, Mackenzie shares her journey from Nazareth College to HarperCollins, talks about her upcoming adult debut I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell, and reflects on how growing up in the 585 shaped her storytelling style.

Catch Mackenzie Reed Live at the Rochester Children & Teens Book Festival:

Mackenzie Reed will be appearing at the Rochester Children & Teens’ Book Festival this weekend! Join her and a lineup of talented authors and illustrators for a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community. Learn more at www.rcbfest.com

About Our Terrific Guest Mackenzie Reed

Email: mackenzie@mackenziemreed.com

Mackenzie Reed is the author of books with heart, humor, and hijinks. She has a Communication and Media degree from Nazareth College and unironically enjoys long walks on the beach. Her young adult novels, The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials, are out now with HarperCollins. Her third, Worse Than the Others, is coming in 2027, and her forthcoming adult debut, I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell, will be released with Berkley/Penguin Random House in September 2026.

Connect and Follow Mackenzie Reed:

Website: www.mackenziemreed.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mackenziemreed

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@mackenziereedwrites

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mackenziemreed

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/22506077.Mackenzie_Reed

More About That Sounds Terrific in the 585 – Hosts Nick Koziol & Christine Green

For more information on That Sounds Terrific in the 585, visit our website at That Sounds Terrific and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know is doing something terrific in the 585 area and should be featured on our show, email us at thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com.

Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters

585 Magazine and their team for their support with the That Sounds Terrific in the 585 podcast. Be sure to become a subscriber of this terrific magazine - learn more at https://585mag.com

Hosts Nick and Christine welcome back Ben Albert, a familiar voice in Rochester’s business and creative community. Ben is the Owner and Founder of Balbert Marketing LLC, the GrowGetters ONLY community, and the host of the Real Business Connections podcast. In this lively and forward-thinking episode, Ben shares his mission to connect people who hold knowledge with those who need it. He is empowering growth through collaboration, creativity, and technology. The conversation explores how he’s harnessing the power of AI and Suno.com to transform keynote speeches and conference talks into original rap songs, bringing a whole new level of engagement. Don't miss this terrific conversation on innovation, inclusion, and how embracing creative tools like AI can amplify authentic connection rather than replace it.

Connect with Ben Albert

Email: Ben@balbertmarketing.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert

Company LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/realbusinessconnections

About Our Terrific Guest

Ben Albert is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC, founder of the GrowGetters ONLY Collective, and host of the internationally recognized podcast Real Business Connections. Through his companies, Ben empowers growth-minded leaders with strategic marketing, podcast production, and community-building resources. Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping others achieve their potential. He is on a mission to move the needle on one million lives, one conversation at a time.

Connect and Follow Ben Albert’s Work

Websites:

realbusinessconnections.com

balbertmarketing.com

weallgrowtogether.com

Instagram: instagram.com/realbenalbert

Facebook: facebook.com/realbusinessconnections

YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQ

More About That Sounds Terrific - Host Nick Koziol

Podcast Website: www.thatsoundsterrific.com

Email: thatsoundsterrific@gmail.com

Special Thanks To Our Key Supporters

A heartfelt thank you to (585) magazine for supporting stories that celebrate creativity and community throughout Rochester.