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Timothy Stuetz is a certified self-esteem coach for children. A Children’s Educator who has developed programs for the State of California, several California Counties, and private foundations; and a Retired Certified Public Accountant. He is also a Master of Ancient Arts and Sacred Sciences. He writes to inspire everyone to achieve their full mental, physical, emotional, and heart-filled potential. His own experiences of the wonders and magic of life; and that “inner spark” we all have! His sha...

Leon Conrad is a Story Structure Consultant, Writer, Poet, and Tutor based in London UK. He is the author of Story and Structure: A complete guide (shortlisted for The People's Book Prize), History Riddles, Odyssey: Dynamic Learning Journey (with David Pinto), and Aesop the Storyteller.

00:00:00 An intro to Leon Conrad

00:02:25 Why did Leon want to write "Story and Structure"

00:09:04 Positive Beginning

00:12:40 The time of a telling and the time of a tale

00:16:00 Fortunately Unfortunately...

Talladega, Alabama native, Pamela Lawson received her Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology frA om the University of California at Berkeley. After threatening to write a book for twenty-plus years, Pamela finally did so, with Rise of the Ravenisha being her maiden novel. The second book, Rogue Ravenisha is complete, and there are plans for a third installment, tentatively titled Revenge of the Ravenisha. Pamela has been a fan of horror since childhood: staying up many a weekend watching creature fea...

Publisher and Managing Editor at Common Deer Press, Kirsten Marion | Episode 45

Kirsten Marion has always been passionate about books and writing. Her background is in English, Classics, and psychology, and her day job is acquiring and publishing books for children and teens.

After decades spent traveling the world and living throughout North America and in Russia and Chile, she has a unique mix of experiences to color her imaginary worlds. Lucy & Dee has been percolating for many years now an...

Kirsten Fowler has loved writing since a young girl and has always kept a journal for expression, therapeutic value, and family history. Throughout high school and college, she wrote and designed several newspapers. She currently lives in a small town in Utah with her husband, Jeremy, her four children, Millie, Isaac, Eliza, and Evelyn, and their dog, Luna. She is a jack of all trades, master of none. Kirsten dabbles in music, including singing, guitar, ukulele, fiddle, and, of course, the recor...

Alice McVeigh (pen name for speculative fiction: Spaulding Taylor) was born in South Korea, of American diplomatic parents, and lived in Asia until she was 13, when the family returned to Washington D.C. Alice McVeigh is a London-based ghost writer previously published by Orion Publishing in contemporary fiction (While the Music Lasts and Ghost Music). A professional cellist, who performed for over fifteen years with orchestras including the BBC Symphony and Royal Philharmonic. She is married wi...

Chioma Nnani writes multicultural fiction for women aged 18+ who aspire to be strong, independent and fulfilled.Her first full-length novel, “Forever There For You” opened the door for her to have her own radio show in the United Kingdom.

She is also the author of “Because Home Is”, and co-authored the Fearless Five by Four Boxed Set.

00:00:00 An intro to Chioma Nnani
00:01:13 Chioma's writers journey
00:11:20 The first book
00:22:42 “Forever There For You” Premises
00:25:40 Husband's characte...

Kelly Sokol is an MFA-Creative Writing graduate with a concentration in fiction from Goddard College, where she studied with John McManus, Rahna Reiko Rizzuto, and Darcey Steinke. She has been featured on NPR, discussing the portrayal of motherhood and postpartum depression in fiction. She teaches creative writing at The Muse Writers Center. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She resides in Norfolk, Virginia.

00:00:00 An intro to Kelley Sokol
00:00:37 Kelley's published author jo...

Liz Alterman is a writer based in New Jersey. She began contributing to The Muse in 2014 after she and her husband were laid off simultaneously. Sad Sacked, her memoir chronicling that period, was released by Audible Original in November 2021. Liz’s work can also be found on Business Insider, Realtor.com, and other sites. Her personal essays have appeared in The New York Times,

00:00:00 An intro to Liz Alterman
00:01:22 How Liz become a writer.
00:04:52 Sad Sacked book
00:11:04 Transitioning to...

Heather Mathes began modeling in 1988. She continued modeling professionally after graduating from the Ohio State University with a B.S. in Marketing in 1993 before signing her first contract fit modeling with a major national retailer in 1996. She did this unconsciously as these methods became her norm. These methods and more are what she shares in her book PAID TO BE PERFECT: THE SECRET TO FINDING YOUR PERFECT. She lives in Columbus, OH with her husband, her son, and her dog.

00:00:00 An intr...

Tim McCarthy has a Master’s Degree in Education and a Grandmaster rank in martial arts. He has combined his years of experience as a classroom teacher and administrator (in both public and private schools) with even more years of experience teaching and developing martial arts programs to create a simple plan for the education of children.

00:00:00 An intro to Tim McCarthy
00:00:56 Tim's background made him able to offer parenting help
00:02:04 Addressing people's folks
00:03:47 Raising 4 Dimen...

It's the start of Season 3 for the Bookaholic podcast! I have some new things I want to tell you including how I am going to help you save time and money!!!!!

CAROLINE WOODS is the author of The Lunar Housewife, forthcoming from Doubleday on June 7, 2022. She holds an M.F.A. in fiction from Boston University. Her debut novel, Fräulein M., was hailed as “masterful” by Booklist. She has taught creative writing at BU, Loyola Chicago, and the Boston Conservatory. Raised in Delaware, she now lives near Chicago with her husband and two daughters.

00:00:00 An intro to Caroline Woods
00:01:17 Path of how to become an author
00:04:36 How it landed with Double...

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Donna Ferris has a Bachelor's in Fine Arts and an MBA in finance and has successfully navigated a corporate career for the last three decades while raising two kids, writing for multiple publications, publishing a memoir, and leading a thriving yoga and coaching business.

00:00:00 An intro to Donna Ferris
00:01:10 Donna's writing journey
00:05:43 What triggers Donna to write a book
00:07:51 Childhood Trauma
00:13:19 Betrayal
00:24:03 Alcoholism
00:31:16 End story fr...

Teri Rizvi is the author of One Heart with Courage: Essays and Stories and the founder and director of the nationally renowned Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop at the University of Dayton.

00:00:00 An intro to Teri Rizvi
00:02:01 What made Teri want to write a book
00:06:47 One Heart with Courage: Essays and Stories
00:12:18 Personal essay
00:17:26 Planning to write a new book
00:18:25 Teri's "Day job"
00:28:11 Introduce a new generation
00:30:46 How to get into the workshop
00:33:27 Wrapping Up
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André Lewis Carter is a Navy veteran who writes fiction, poetry, essays, and plays in the urban sprawl of Portland, Oregon. His work has appeared in Soft Cartel, Page and Spine, and Down in the dirt Magazines. This is his debut novel. André’s one-act play, "Reaction," was staged at the Last Theater Conference in Valdez, AK.

Chapters:

00:00:00 An intro to André Lewis Crater
00:01:21 The Writer's Journey
00:04:21 Navy Experience
00:08:48 Historical Event in 1972
00:15:45 The Protagonist in the B...

Magazine Professional turned Writing Coach, Taiia Smart Young | Writer’s Worshop | Episode 33

Taiia Smart Young is a writer, editor, and speaker from New York City. Also, she teaches aspiring authors how to use their experiences and expertise to write and self-publish books that create influence, impact, and income. She's worked for Essence, XXL, Juicy magazines, and Girls Inc. She blogs about girl-focused and youth empowerment at TaiiaSmartYoung.com.

00:00:00 An intro to Taiia Smart Young
00:...

Kimberly Marsh is a writing coach, editor, ghostwriter, and communications fiend, who helps authors, aspiring writers, and "but-I'm-not-really-a-writer" writers to find, hone and use their voice. She also loves to write with (and for) executive coaches, inspirational speakers, organizational leaders, and solopreneurs, helping to get their messages out into the world through books, articles, blogs, speeches, social media copy, and more.

00:00:00 An intro to Kimberly Marsh
00:03:04 Kimberly's bac...

Janette Wu is a first-generation Chinese American, born and raised in New York City. She holds two separate bachelor's degrees in human biology and Chinese, from Macaulay Honors College. After her capstone year abroad in China was abruptly cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, Wu used her talent for storytelling to uplift ABC's (American Born Chinese) voices and write her first book Letters to Home: A Memoir (& Other Stories by an ABC).

Chapters:

00:00:00 An intro to Janette Wu
00:01:32 What "AB...

Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity.

Chapters:

00:00:00 An intro to Teri Brown
00:02:33 How did writing Ukraine Story Started
00:06:57 Every book purchased helps
00:15:52 Love, Empathy, and Understanding
00:18:21 Year 2014
00:19:51 The Rebel
00:29:16 Historical Fiction
00:34:06 Methodology of finding Ukraine history...

Vikrant Shaurya is the CEO and Founder of BestsellingBook.com. He's also the author of two #1 bestsellers: P.O.W.E.R: The Success Mantra, and How to Write a Bestseller: Become a Bestselling Author, Attract High-Value Clients, and Skyrocket Your Authority.

0:00 An intro to Vikrant Shaurya
00:02:14 Vikrant Shaurya's background
00:09:42 How Bestsellingbook.com started
00:14:20 Website get incorporated
00:17:10 Become the best selling author
00:23:10 Low content books
00:25:40 Perfect promotions
00...

David Cole has been interested in math since he was a very young boy. He pursued degrees in math and computer science and has shared this love of math at many levels, including teaching at the college level, coaching elementary math teams, and running a summer math camp. He also has a love of writing and has written a number of plays that have been performed.

Chapters:

00:00:00 An intro to Dave Cole
00:01:20 The Math Kids
00:02:40 Dave Cole's background
00:06:46 Practical Math in life
00:11:32...

Dr. Naeema Olatunji is a chiropractor, mom, business owner, and host of Elevate NOW! She champions women to pursue their passions with practical advice, resources, and more. Dr. Naeema is on a mission to create a community of women actively chasing after their dreams. Today she is going to tell us about her racial trauma.

00:00:00 An intro Dr. Naeema Olatunji
00:02:34 Dr. Naeema's Childhood Background
00:10:07 Siblings Relationships
00:11:27 Connection with people
00:17:20 Olatunji
00:19:08 Ele...

D. Neil Elliot was depressed, anxious, and fearful. Searching desperately for a sliver of hope, a reason to keep going, he found a Higher Road. More accurately, it found him and as he traveled that road, he discovered a seven-step process that transformed his life.

00:00:00 An intro to D. Neil Elliot
00:04:30 A Higher Road
00:05:38 Neil's Life Overview
00:10:24 Depression
00:14:33 Sign of depression
00:16:19 Suicidal Thoughts
00:22:44 Externalities
00:34:46 7 Steps of Process
00:54:43 Wrapping ...