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April 27, 2022

Author and Writing Critique Group Co-Founder, Kathy Nichols | Writer's Workshop | Episode 18

Kathy Nichols is a co-founder of a writer's critique group and author of two books. Find out more about her writer's journey.

00:00:00 An introduction to Kathy Nichols
00:01:45 The Sometime Sister
00:04:49 Debut writer complex choices
00:07:22 Who is Kathy Nichols before
00:09:58 The Unreliables
00:13:39 Newest book
00:16:26 Path of creativity
00:18:18 How Kathy explain the desire of the characters
00:20:15 Writer's Critique group
00:27:54 Wrapping up

Kathy Nichols’ Links

Website:
https://kat...
April 22, 2022

Second International Guest, Lauca, Shares Writing Details | Writer's Workshop | Episode 17

Lauca is our second international author guest who wrote “Returning East” a historical fiction, her debut novel. Lauca started to write letters and evolved in writing poems and later in stories about life in the countries she lived in.

Chapters:

00:00:00 An intro to Lauca
00:01:52 Lauca's professions before she inspired to get in to writers journey and write her
first book
00:05:12 Pursuing writing
00:06:40 Returning East a historical novel
00:07:18 Why did Lauca choose historical fiction.
00:...
April 18, 2022

Historical Fiction, Award-Winning Writer and Book Coach, Kathy Otten | Writers Workshop | Episode 16

Kathy is the published author of multiple historical romance novels and short stories. Her Civil War romance novel, A Place in Your Heart, was a 2016 RWA Northwest Houston Chapter, Lone Star Winner, and her western novel Lost Hearts, was a 2008 Utah/Salt Lake RWA Hearts of the West finalist.

Kathy is a certified book coach through Author Accelerator and has recently begun helping clients meet their writing goals. She also teaches classes on writing online and at conferences.

www.facebook.com/k...
April 11, 2022

Grammy Award winning producer turned Author, Rick Bleiweiss | Writer's Workshop | Episode 15

Rick Bleiweiss is The award-winning author of the historical fiction mystery novel Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives and other books and stories, and the host of Chapter & Verse a YouTube video show with bestselling authors talking about their books and writing.

#historicalfiction
#writer
#music

Chapters:

00:00:00 An intro to Rick Bleiweiss
00:02:38 How Rick Bleiweiss went from a rocker to music executive
00:10:43 How did Rick get into book publishing?
00:15:25 Road to being a write...
April 3, 2022

Inaugural Brunch Book Review w/Kent Dangerr

Check out my inaugural Brunch Book Review with @kentdangerr! We talk about the biography of @chicagobulls and @uncchapelhill Michael Jordan and @louisvuitton @off____white Virgil Abloh!

#michaeljordan
#virgilabloh
#basketball
March 25, 2022

Published Teen Author, Sarah Humphereys - Episode 14

Sarah Humphereys is a 16-year-old die-hard anime nerd with a book for a soul. She memorized the How to Train Your Dragon fandom page, so she's an expert at spouting out useless information about dragon classes and shot counts. She wrote her first book after attending a writer's workshop and getting a publishing deal!

Guest Links:
Web: https://www.sarahhumpherys.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.humpherys
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_fantasy_author/

00:00:00 An intro t...
March 18, 2022

First International Guest, Author Jude Calvert-Toulmin - Episode 13

Jude Calvert-Toulmin graduated from Manchester Polytechnic Film School with a BA (Hons) in Film & TV Production. She has worked as a photo-journalist for the music and climbing press, exhibited her portrait photographs at London's Mall Galleries and started writing novels in 2005.

She won prime-time Channel 4 cooking show Come Dine With Me and was runner-up in Come Dine Champion of Champions.

A mother of three and a grandmother, she lives with her husband and menagerie of pets in Sheffield, on...
March 11, 2022

Attorney Turned Author, Reyna Marder Gentin - Episode 12

Reyna Marder Gentin grew up in Great Neck, New York. She attended college and law school at Yale. For many years, she practiced as an appellate attorney with a public defender's office before turning to writing full time. Reyna has studied at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, and her work has been published widely online and in print. Her debut novel, a romantic legal thriller entitled UNREASONABLE DOUBTS, was named a finalist for the Women's Fiction Writers Association Star Award...
Feb. 25, 2022

Banned Books with Francisca Goldsmith - Episode 11

The history of banned books dates back over 2300 years and has included legal proscription, moral edict, and, especially during war, burning of material; some religions dedicate bureaucracy to minding ban-able publications, such as the RC Index Librorum Prohibitorum; both western and eastern governments have practiced adjudicated banning efforts ranging from specific titles that have been “tried” judicially (Lady Chatterley's Lover in England for example) to sweeping expungement of ideas publish...
Feb. 18, 2022

Type 2 Diabetes Reverser, Vernon Davis - Episode 10

Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’re invited to nerd-out with book reviews, author interviews, our habit, and other bookish things.

00:02:02 An intro to Vernon.
00:05:22 Habits, behaviors, and environment.
00:11:45 A surprising diagnosis.
00:22:13 The effects of COVID-19.
00:30:37 Meal preparation, from grocery store to table.
00:34:56 The effects on family.
00:39:40 The benefit of su...
Feb. 14, 2022

Jaki Shelton Green, NC Poet Laureate - Episode 9

Bookaholics Podcast presents and celebrates Black History Month with Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green. Let's remind ourselves about how important our ancestors' contributions are and discuss how we see the ordinariness of poetry.

00:00:45 Introducing Jaki Shelton Green.
00:06:23 Poetry
00:08:49 Things that turn my light on.
00:13:50 Who is Jaki Shelton Green?
00:17:53 How Jaki Shelton became a Poet
00:22:23 Poet Laureate
00:28:20 Described Poetry Style
00:32:34 Younger People in the industry
0...
Jan. 19, 2022

2022 Reading Challenge! - Episode 8

#newyear #books #readingchallenge

Description:

Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’re invited to nerd-out with book reviews, author interviews, our habit, and other bookish things.

00:02:11 Diverse Spines shout out.
00:04:23 Bookaholic Reading Challenge for 2022.
00:08:07 Poetry.
00:09:47 Audiobooks.
00:11:41 How many books I'm planning on reading.
00:14:39 What I'm reading for Januar...
Dec. 17, 2021

Trusting The Currents - Episode 7

Lynnda Pollio author of Trusting The Currents

Lynnda is an Empathic Consultant and award-winning author, supporting people who are working their way through major transformations in their lives and seek to use it as an opportunity for growth and to connect more deeply and truthfully with themselves.

Guest Links:
Website: https://lynndapollio.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LynndaPollioAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynndapollio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynndapollio/
Go...
Oct. 20, 2021

Audiofile Magazine with Editor and Founder Robin Whitten - Episode 6

As editor and founder of AudioFile Magazine, Robin is passionate about audiobooks and the magic of the listening experience. She started Audiofile Magazine 27 years ago, starting out as an avid listener.

Description:

Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’re invited to nerd-out with book reviews, author interviews, our habit, and other bookish things.

Guest Link:
https://www.linkedin.com...
Aug. 29, 2021

How to Recover from a Mid-Life Crisis and Corporate America Overdose with Karen Freeland | Episode 5

Karin Freeland is a recovering Corporate America junkie. She traded her personal goals and dreams for a six-figure salary, only to wake up one day and find herself in a midlife crisis. Coming out on the other side, she has rekindled her spirit and her dreams. Now she's empowering other women to get out of their comfort zone, take action, and live their best life.

00:00:00 Podcast introduction.
00:01:29 Meeting Karen.
00:02:50 The background behind Karen’s memoir.
00:07:25 Favorite chapters.
00:...
June 21, 2021

2021 Summer Beach Reads - Episode 4

Source:
https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-k3wn9-106d865

The official start of summer is right around the corner, and you know that that means...time to finalize your 2021 summer reading list! If you’re not sure where to start, Deirdre Pippins has created a list of six engaging and dynamic beach reads that you can add to your summer roster.Here’s a sneak peek into the six novels Deirdre has selected!1. A Low Country Bride by Preslaysa Williams (2:35-6:43): While romance may be Deirdre’s least favor...
May 25, 2021

2021 Reading Challenge REVEALED! - Episode 3

Source:
https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-jgu24-10467bd

OverviewIn this episode of Bookaholic, Host Deirdre Pippins reveals her 2021 reading list! This year, she has chosen to continue with the theme of authors of the African Diaspora. Deirdre encourages listeners of all walks of life, regardless of race and cultural background, to take a stab at some of these novels. As we aspire to become a more inclusive and equitable society, it is crucial to read books about one another as a first point of un...
Jan. 27, 2021

Crafting Your 2021 Reading Plan - Episode 2

Bookaholic talks about her reading plan for 2020 and 2021.

#reading #podcast #books
Jan. 16, 2021

How I Became A Book Junkie - Episode 1

Do you love reading? Does the smell of books take you somewhere ‘heavenly’? Are your book reading habits like an addiction? Well, you’re in the right place!

In this premiere episode of the Bookaholic podcast, meet me your host Deirdre Pippins, as I share my love for reading and how I became a true bookaholic. I share with you the purpose of this podcast, which is to bring us reading junkies together as a community as we continue exploring and discovering even more books.

Listen in to learn the...