Ladey Adey Show

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by Sheila Holt.Sheila's personality shines through in her business, which is unique in the finance sector as it specialises in building lifelong relationships, trust, and communication. It's the finance business with heart. Sheila's lightness and brightness of character together with her high energy, drive, and passion take the serious and often overcomplicated business of finance and turn it into something that flows with ease and clarity.Sheila recognises that she's both an outlier and a disrupter, which means that the standard career path never suited her – a discomfort that led her to a life-changing moment. Attending a neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) course in Hawaii opened her mind to entrepreneurship and gave her a completely different direction and purpose in life. Fascinated by how people think, Sheila developed a coaching practice utilising NLP to help her clients achieve clarity, focus, and success. During this time Sheila was also actively investing in property. The big lesson she learned from building a sizable portfolio was that in the property industry money needs to flow.In 2007, she loaned some of her own money to a property developer, recognising a need in the market. This was the first step to building what is now Sapphire Lending Ltd. The business has evolved and grown over the years and she's in the fortunate position of having attracted a great team, strong advisors, and good systems. All this was accomplished by applying the theories, practices, and actions outlined in her book. Shelia talks of the 40,000 lessons this is teaching her.Sheila has a postgraduate degree in career counselling and an MA in research and education. She revels in being an entrepreneur and sees it as one of the greatest personal development journeys you can go on. She is a lifelong learner. Tip: "I think writing is a very personal thing. I naturally write from the heart, emotively.It is about recognising who your readers are – who do you want to read your writings, and why? How do you want your readers to feel; what do you want them to do as a result of reading what you have written?Also think about the key message(s) you want to convey.Be clear about how you want your writing to position you – as a thought leader; an expert; a speaker; a mentor; etc"Favourite Quote: “Only connect the passion and the prose…” from Howards End by E M Forster  Useful linksGuests: Sheila HoltWebsite: www.SapphireLending.com Book: https://amzn.to/3LESr07 Social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/sheila.holt.9210LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sheilaholt007 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sapphirelending  Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by David Rogers.David is Chief Business Narrator at Fuelled, Fit and Fired Up. He passionately believes every business has untapped potential, a best-selling success story yet to be written. Using a childlike curiosity to explore the solutions to business challenges, David works with you to create the narrative that allows your people and business to thrive.With an inquisitive nature about people and business, coupled with working for industry-leading organisations, has allowed David to learn from the best. After a successful corporate career, working across many business functions, David set up Fuelled, Fit and Fired Up to share his knowledge and help people, businesses, and communities thrive.Along with this journey came David's book, Fuelled Fit and Fired UP – Unleash the Power of a Healthy life.Toward the end of 2019, David made the decision to change his own lifestyle, addressing diet and exercise. Through the pandemic, David shared recipes, exercises, and tips and tricks that were aiding his new healthier lifestyle. During a writing experience with Michael Heppel the title and first chapter came to life. Tips: "When writing my book I found reading more than usual helped my process. I tend to read business, self-development, and biographies, but I have recently started reading fiction which has triggered my creativity again, helping me think differently about life's challenges"Favourite Quote: "Do What You Love, Love What You Do"Useful linksGuest: David RogersWebsite: http://www.fuelledfitandfiredup.com/Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/FUELLED-FIT-FIRED-UP-UNLEASH-ebook/dp/B094RC545Q Social media:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/fuelled-fit-and-fired-up-ltd/https://www.facebook.com/fuelledfitandfiredup/https://twitter.com/fuelledfitfired Song mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm6DO_7px1I  Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey and the book academy are joined by author Fiona Myles.Fiona Myles, born in the mid-60s is married to the amazing Brian, a gorgeous redhead. They share one daughter, Georgie, and a son, Connor.They have called Manchester home for the past 18 years.Fiona started writing and telling stories at a fairly young age, her Mum bought me a typewriter when she was eight or nine years old. From there she battered away at that little typewriter day in and day out. Fast forward 45 years and the laptop has become her new typewriter. Fiona has found her passion as an author and blogger has reignited with a strong desire to bring hope in an awful time called “Lockdown”.Fiona has a series of books including,THIS IS ME – No Darkness Too DeepTHIS IS ME – I'm AdoptedADOPTION TRAUMA – Latest BookTHIS IS ME - No Darkness Too Deep tells Fiona's story of becoming a Christian from a challenging background of addiction, prostitution, and difficulty. Fiona felt her story could inspire and help to change their life.THIS IS ME - I'm Adopted. Fiona talks about her experiences being adopted as a child, her struggles with fertility, and how life went full circle when she adopted her daughter.Fiona hopes that by sharing her story she can let people know that whatever the challenge, there is a pathway through the dark times. For Fiona, this was becoming a Christian.With more books hinted at, we look forward to what is to come for Fiona and "Adopted and Angry"....Top Tip, " Focus , focus, focus. On both reading what you can and determining yourself to write every day regardless of how you feel. Get someone alongside you that's not afraid to tell you your writing is not great and work towards making it great. Invest in yourself" - wise words!  Useful linksGuest: Fiona MylesWebsite: https://www.fionamylesauthor.com/Social media:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-myles-960470226/https://www.facebook.com/fionamylesauthorhttps://twitter.com/FionaMyles5  Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by Sandra Peachey.Ladey and Sandra met through networking. This episode, recorded on 14th February 2023 - Valentine's Day celebrates the 10th anniversary of the book Peachey Letters – Love Letters to Life. Originating from a blog in 2012, Sandra is celebrating this milestone by recording and releasing her first audiobook. Sandra has always felt she was a writer. As a small child when learning my words, she would imitate her father's grown-up, joined up-hand-writing, creating wobbly, meaningless versions of her own.Sandra confesses an obsession with people-watching. At the age of 11, she read psychology books and would peer over their pages on the bus ride to school, checking out the other passengers, and trying to read THEM, too.As years passed by, Sandra managed to combine a corporate career as a Human Resources expert: managing people, whilst crafting precisely written policies and perfectly polished letters.In her 40s Sandra had a happy mid-life crisis, took a pause from the Corporate world, and trained as a life and business coach. At the same time she became a Director of the Women's Personal Development community 'Damsels in Success' (now known as Simply Sisterhood), running groups in England and Scotland for over 5 years.Nervously, in February 2012 she began a blog called 'Peachey Letters', setting herself the challenge of writing a love letter to the world every day of February. Tip: "My first piece of advice to would be writers is simply to start and keep going! What you write and how you write will depend on why you write. As for me, well - I write for myself, first and foremost. I read broadly in fiction and self-fiction to keep my mind exercised and energised. Whilst there is a temptation to make comparisons, I always remind myself that only I can write the words I write" - Sandra Peachey.Favourite Quote: “So come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned. Just think of happy things, and your heart will fly on wings, forever, in Never Never Land!”J M Barrie – Peter Pan Useful linksGuests: Sandra PeacheyWebsite: http://www.sandrapeachey.co.ukBook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peachey-Letters-Love-Life/dp/1908746718/Social media:  https://www.facebook.com/LifeWorkCC/https://twitter.com/SandiePeacheyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-peachey-33813810/ Podcast Freebie: The first five people to email Sandra at sandrapeachey.co.uk confirming they have heard the podcast, will receive a signed, free copy of the Peachey Letters paperback version Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by not just one guest but two, John David & Ana Gabriel Mann.John David Mann is the co-author of more than 30 books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers. His classic 2008 parable The Go-Giver (co-authored with Bob Burg) earned the 2017 Living Now Book Award's “Evergreen Medal” for its “contribution to positive global change.”Ana Gabriel Mann, M.A., earned her degree in clinical psychology before going on to serve as an educator, therapist, corporate trainer, speaker, and coach. She currently coaches Go-Giver Marriage clients and leads the Go-Giver Marriage Coaches Training Program, training coaches from around the globe.John and Ana have been dreaming about writing “The Go-Giver Marriage” together for nearly two decades.Favourite Quote: “As you wish” (last line of The Princess Bride)Get busy Living or get busy Dying ShawshankDon't call me Stupid A fish Called WandaUseful linksGuests: John David & Ana Gabriel MannWebsite: https://gogivermarriage.com/?Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Go-Giver-Marriage-Little-Secrets-Lasting-ebook/dp/B09934457K Social media:  linkedin.com/in/johndavidmannhttps://thegogiver.com/tgg-marriage/https://twitter.com/JohnDavidMannhttps://www.facebook.com/johndavidmannlinkedin.com/in/ana-gabriel-mann  Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by author Eleanor Baggaley.Eleanor is a qualified transformational mindset coach, a busy mum to three children, a carer for my youngest who has Down syndrome, a wife, and a published author.Eleanor admits to hiding her books and the fear that sharing such a personal book could be judged. Eleanor goes on to share "The sense of achievement you feel after publishing a book is more than words can describe. Whether it's your first, fifth, or fifteenth, it feels immense".Eleanor talks us through her journey from a maths teacher to an author with multiple books in different series. Each series is inspired by one of Eleanor's children, Maya, Oscar and Ava. Ava the MermaidAva the Mermaid goes to hospitalMaya the UnicornOscar the DragonOscar the Dragon cleans his teethBecoming the GOATAva the Mermaid series has found recognition from a National Charity for how it supports children and parents who find themselves on a journey with Downs Syndrome diagnosis. Eleanor was asked to write a health-related book during the first lockdown to help children understand the separation they were facing. Ava the Mermaid goes to the hospital was created and shares the experiences of Ava and her siblings during her heart surgery. With more books in the pipeline, we look forward to hearing about Becoming the GOAT which will be co-written with Eleanor's teenage daughter. Top Tip, "Write from the heart and if you feel overwhelmed, take a break to reconnect with yourself".Favourite Quote: "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid"Useful linksGuest: Eleanor BaggaleyWebsite: https://eleanorbaggaley.com/  Book: https://eleanorbaggaley.com/shop  Social media:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbaggaley/https://www.facebook.com/eleanorbaggaleyauthorhttps://twitter.com/ebaggaley  Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by author Carol Harris.Carol lives in mid-Wales with her husband, she has been writing since she was a young child, has published and edited several magazines, house journals, and had books published for over 25 years.Carol has been self-employed since 1986 and runs various businesses, with her main business helping people generate a second income, part-time, from home, with a global health company. Carol coaches and mentors them in personal and business skills with much work based on NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). NLP has been woven through Carol's life for some time, she used to Chair the Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming and edit their magazine Rapport. Carol also does voluntary work in educational establishments and runs a monthly NLP group for retired people.We hear about a few of Carol's books including Words Speak for Themselves – about writing and language. Lessons from the Speechless (about business), Chats with Comestibles (about personal effectiveness).All books are humorous and are pure dialogue; as Carol says, they are "discussions between me and inanimate objects – and the ‘Chat's book is all about food and has ‘recipes'"Tips: Reading – do as much as you can and, if you don't have much time, do what I do, which is keep books in the loo and read each time you're there – it adds up!Writing – only do it if you enjoy it – otherwise, get someone else to do it for you.Fabourite Quote: "If you always do what you've always done, you always get what you've always got" - Credited to Henry Ford and Anthony RobbinsUseful linksGuest: Carol HarrisWebsite: https://www.carolharris.ukBook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Words-Speak-Themselves-improve-inanimate/dp/095205406X Social media: Twitter: linkedin.com/in/carolharrisuk Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey and the members of The Book Academy are joined by Dr Amy Jeffs.Dr Amy Jeffs is an art historian and artist, with a PhD in Art History from the University of Cambridge. She has researched at the British Museum and worked in the British Library in the department of Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern manuscripts. Amy talks through her thoughts and feelings behind her book "Storyland A New Mythology of Britain and WILD: Tales form Early Medieval Britain" - It's not straight history but magical realism. It was important to Amy to include places that people could visit and explore.Amy now based in Somerset, UK. Often her writing is accompanied by her own linocut and wood-engraved prints.Amy's Writing Tip: Find a subject matter which makes your heart leap with mischief. It's fruitless writing about something you don't find inspiring. Favourite Quote: ‘Life is very sweet, brother; who would wish to die? There's the wind on the heath, brother; if I could only feel that, I would gladly live for ever.' George Borrow, LavengroUseful linksGuest: Amy JeffsWebsite: Amyjeffshistoria.com Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Storyland-Mythology-Britain-Amy-Jeffs/dp/1529408008 Social media: Twitter: @amy_historia  Instagram: @historia_prints  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hA7Xf3_JfI Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Sarah McGeough author of Eddy Finds a Family and Eddy feels at Home.Sarah lives on the South Coast with her husband and adoptive son. She is a successful self-published author, a qualified personal performance coach and loves to help new writers ‘release their inner author' through her book coaching. Sarah wants to make a difference. Her tenacity, drive, and passion ensure that she is a driving force that helps children and parents understand the sensitive subject of adoption.The Flamingo Family was created with a vision to be engaging, with vibrant characters that help support adoptive families, so that fostering, and adoption can be discussed more openly with young children.Eddy Finds a Family and Eddy Feels at Home are the first two books in The Flamingo Family book series, which bring to life the important and emotional journey of adoption in a colourful, uplifting, and honest way.Sarah was delighted to get reviews on both books from Adoption UK and an endorsement for her second. Dr Sue Armstrong-Brown, CEO of Adoption UK, wrote these reviews for each book.Eddy Finds a Family "This heart-warming story gently explores the path to adoption for both parents and children. Told through a colourful set of characters, this simple narrative will help a child identify and express their thoughts and feelings about their own adoption journey"Eddy Feels at Home “So many people will recognise the huge mix of emotions Eddy Emu feels as he moves in with his new family. The latest story about Eddy's journey helps to understand and explain the ups and downs in the early stages of adoption”.Sarah also offers free short stories via her websitewww.theflamingofamily.co.uk which follows Eddy Emu on new and exciting adventures as he continues his adoption journey with Flossy and Frank Flamingo.So next time you see a Flamingo - think Adoption and of Sarah!Sarah's favourite quote: “All our dreams can come true if we have the courageto pursue them” – Walt DisneySarah's Top tip: Find someone to be accountable too who will help you write and also plan in time to write.Useful linksGuest: Sarah McGeoughWebsite: http://www.theflamingofamily.co.uk/Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eddy-Finds-Family-Sarah-McGeough/dp/1838276742/ Social media: https://twitter.com/flamingo_familyhttps://www.facebook.com/theflamingofamilybook/ Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Adam Houge.Adam is a preacher, teacher, and novelist. With over 100 books and over 3 million books distributed Adam is a #1internationally, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author. Adam's books are mostly on the Christian faith with his titles ranging from devotionals to prayer books, to Christian inspiration, Business, andinspirational fictionAt 7 am EST on October 12th, 2018 the book for writers which Adam co-authored “Write and Grow Rich” debuted at #6 on the Wall Street Journal and #68 on the USA Today bestseller lists.Favourite quotes "You never know far away your success is, you could be just one book away""Keep moving forward" - Walt DisneyUseful linksGuest: Adam HougeWebsite: http://www.adamhouge.org/Book: http://www.adamhouge.org/new-page-1Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Brad Sugars alongside members of the Book AcademyBrad is Internationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, is the founder and chairman of ActionCOACH Business Coach, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world.Throughout his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multi-million-dollar franchise ActionCOACH. Alongside his businesses Brad is working on his 18th book, aiming for one new book each year. During this episode, we hear about his latest book, Pulling Profits Out of a Hat which he co-authored with Monte Wyatt. We hear about what it is like to co-author a book and the five disciplines featured in the book include:Business DevelopmentStrategyMissionExecution andPeopleAs a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. Brad is a strong advocate for building aa business that works without you so you can spendmore time doing what matters to you.Brad spoke with The Book Academy Members in September 2022, this is a lively episode with questions from the members. Useful linksGuest: Brad SugarsWebsite: https://bradsugars.com/Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pulling-Profits-Out-Hat-Company/dp/1732049726Socials: https://www.youtube.com/user/actioncoach1https://www.facebook.com/BradleySugars/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradsugars/Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/  COME and join as a GUEST and check us out.Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with author Ian Pilbeam.Ian originally from Boston, Lincolnshire introduces us to his book Are We There Yet?Ian is addicted to travel. When he is not running his Human Resources and Health & Safety business in his adopted hometown of Edinburgh, he is planning the next trip. The biggest trip of all was the year his family went backpacking around the world. In Ian's book, he says, “I believe that life is like a book – each one with a chapter and it all depends how interesting they are... 10 years after the adventure, the raw and honest book is born.Favourite quote - The world is your classroomTop Tip - Find your voice, let the writing flow, and then edit until it reads brilliantly.Useful linksGuest: Ian PilbeamWebsite: https://www.hrdept.co.uk/edinburgh-mid-east-lothian/ Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Are-There-Yet-year-long-adventure/dp/1838388206/ Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianpilbeam?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BQd%2F4Co9NSli72X%2F0hrCwUA%3D%3D Instagram:@originalfamilytrippersLadey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Jacqueline Watson.Jackie is a real housewife from the North East of England, born in SouthShields, spending most of my life in Jarrow. "The Road to Find Out" is Jackie's first novel. We hear extracts from the book and learn about what inspired it. As an author Jackie wants to highlight issues, we as women, talk about, Providing a platform for short stories to celebrate the amazing women we all know.Favourite quote - Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn't knowbefore you learned it - Maya AngelouTop Tip - Just write, write, and write. Keep a note book handy if out and about or next to your bed.Useful linksGuest: Jacqueline WatsonWebsite: https://herstorynortheast.com/real-housewife-of-the-north/Socials: Instagram: @jackie.watson.9887Podcast: She's a Canny Lass – coming soon.Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Jane Pidcock.Jane talks us through her fascinating story of starting her own candle business. Whilst working her day job as a Residential Care Home Manager, a candle-making activity during lockdown developed into a business.Clapperboard Candles brings books and films to life through scents associated with them. Jane can get you transported to a specific scene or moment from them with the wonderful fragrances of her candles.Memories and smells are often linked to older memories that we have in the back of our subconsciousness. When we smell something we can beinstantly transported to that moment in time.Jane's favourite scent, believe it or not, is Imperial Leather soap.This takes her straight back to being a child in her Grandma's bungalow, Jane used to think her grandma was very rich being able to have a soap with a gold label.Favourite quote - "10 things I hate about you, but mostly I hate I don't hate you at all. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all" - 10 Things I Hate About You. ** Competition ** You can win one of Jane's Clapperboard Candles. Which Roal Dahl books/film is mentioned in the podcast? The first one to email ladey@ladeyadey.com can win a Candle!Useful linksGuest: Jane PidcockWebsite: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ClapperboardCandles Socials: @clapperboardcandlesTwitter: https://twitter.com/janeypidockLadey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Nichola Kingsbury.Nichola loves the power of nature, she lives on Dartmoor, Devon, and is passionate about the landscape and county. She paints outside, drawing, painting, and photographing the dramatic landscape in all weather. Nichola works with animals and has two children, horses, dogs, cats, and a rabbit.Nichola has taught art for 25 years; she offers art courses on Dartmoor. Nichola also sells her artwork and illustrates books for others During this episode, we hear what inspired Nicholas's first book in her series. Compass and Carrot, a story of adventure, friendship, and discovery is written in memory of Nicholas Grandad and the stories he told her as a child. The book demonstrates good decision-making. It offers wisdom to deal with situations and increases awareness and confidence in children. Ladey and Nichola discuss the technical part of creating a book and the difficulties of formatting to best showcase illustrations and how these illustrations are created in different mediums to best reflect the story.Tip for other authors - " Observe everything around you, and make notes in a book about those observations. Note any characters you meet or unusual conversations, and take photographs of anything that you find fascinating or beautiful to give ideas"Useful linksGuest: Nichola KingsburyWebsite: https://www.nicholakingsburyart.com/Book: https://amzn.to/3BX6mZ0Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ladey Adey talks with Andy Bounds.Andy was awarded the title of 'Britain's Sales Trainer of the Year', and described by Astra Zeneca's Global Communication Director as “a genius, whose advice can't be ignored”. Andy's insights and passion stem from the fact his Mother is blind. This has given him a lifetime's experience in communicating from someone else's point of view, a critical skill to master when persuading others. Andy's three books are all international best-sellers, The Jelly Effect, The Snowball Effect and TOP Dog: Impress and Influence Everyone You Meet - the latter co-authored with Richard Ruttle. The first was only kept off Amazon's #1 spot by Harry Potter! In this episode, we primarily talk about TOP DOG: Impress and Influence Everyone You Meet. Andy's Tips: Writing:Find your “Active brain” time – write when your brain is at its best. For me, that's early morning. So I block out time early morning to write! The rest of my life has to fit around these diarised writing slots. Read it aloud – when you've finished writing a section, read it out loud to yourself. When you hear your writing, you'll instantly be able to tell if it sounds punchy and pacey. This works much better than just skim reading with your eyes. Never say “I think” – first-time authors can – very understandably – feel uncomfortable with stating their opinions forcefully. So they often use phrases like “I think” – for example: “I think there are four steps to a great networking conversation”. Remove these uncertain phrases – no reader wants to see a writer/expert who hedges their bets. A better example: “There are four steps to a great networking conversation” reads much better.Reading tips: Note down great ideas – when you read a great idea, don't just nod your head, think how wise it is, and assume you'll automatically use it for the rest of your life. You won't. So make a note of it somewhere, and then use it immediately bust guts to use this new technique in the next 24 hours. If you don't do it immediately after seeing it, it's unlikely to magically happen in the futureAndy's favourite quote: “First, forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable–it will sustain you whether you are inspired or not”. Octavia Butler, author."I love this quote because it reminds me that the thing that dictates my level of long-term success are the habits I get into. It's relatively easy to be inspired–find someone inspiring, and listen to them. But their inspiration isn't going to change your life three years later. Whereas, if you change your habits so you'll automatically do the right thing, that will change your life" Andy's thoughts.Andy Bounds: https://www.andybounds.com/Book: TOP DOG: Impress and Influence Everyone You Meet. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Top-Dog-Influence-Everyone-Paperback/dp/B015YMKROW/ Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA - www.podcastva.co.uk Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks books with Jean Hamilton-Fford.Jean is a speaker, author, mentor, communications strategist, and Awake TV Host. With over 40 years of experience in business, she has worked with people from Australia to Oregon and from Denmark to India. Referred to by her clients as 'The Great Nudger,' Jean is an active listener, compassionate in her approach, and direct and forensic in her questioning. She helps business owners increase their impact and influence and make more money through the power of intentional language and communication.Jean talks through her books, Play.Create.Succeed and I AM: The Healing Practice. Top Tip: Write when you are filled with joy. Read when you are rested.Favourite quote: On one side of accountability is courage; on the other side is freedom.–Jean Hamilton-Fford.Details about Jean's community and how she works with people can be found in the links below.Useful linksGuest: Jean Hamilton-FfordWebsite: https://www.heartandsoulpeople.biz/Books mentioned: Play.Create.Succeed.: How to Engage Open Source Connection to Create Magic and Find Treasure within YOU! : https://amzn.to/3RwFTbl I AM: The Healing Practice: https://amzn.to/3RwFTblLadey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Dr Catherine A Baudino.Baudino & Co is headed up by Founder and Principal, Catherine Baudino with broad international expertise, in various industries and many languages. Dr Catherine's career started in Academia (Comparative Literature). She then moved on to the Commercial and Corporate world where she broke the glass ceiling in 1987 (at a salary of £75,000 a year–the equivalent of £220,000 today). From there, she combined her academic and corporate experience as a coach and mentor. Catherine helps people to have effective communication which in turn leads to clarity and gives confidence. Dr Catherine is now a published author, Stepping in my shoes, with plans for her next bookFavourite quote: "If At First You Don't Succeed, Try, Try Again"-Proverb I know I don't know-PlatoUseful linksGuest: Dr Catherine A BaudinoWebsite: https://baudino.co/ Book: Stepping In To My Shoes : https://amzn.to/3L9BR6s Social links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-a-baudino/ https://twitter.com/cab_baudihttps://www.facebook.com/catherine.baudino Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks books with Liz Drury.Liz Drury is a professionally trained voiceover artist, broadcaster, and actor, based in North Lincolnshire. Liz has been working as a voiceover artist since 2013 and has worked on projects for films, radio and TV commercials, documentaries, telephony, corporate narration, e-learning, and audio tours. Liz has a neutral British accent and has had her voice described as: "Confident and assured with a naturally soothing quality. Perfect for genuine and believable reads".During this episode, Liz talks through her unique reading routine or reading whilst brushing her teeth. It is also discussed how reading a physical book has many benefits to using a device. Liz has featured in publications including Business Networking Online by Ladey Adey. Top Tip: Reading on screen is no substitute for a real book in your hands.Quote: To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven - Ecclesiastes.Useful linksGuest: Liz DruryWebsite: https://lizdrury.com/Blog link: https://www.facebook.com/Liz.Drury.Voiceovers/Book mentioned - Currently reading: V2 by Robert Harris https://www.amazon.co.uk/V2 Book contributed: https://amzn.to/3QNLxFv Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by book lover Gerry O'Brien who has set himself a reading challenge. After discovering he only read 9 books last year, Gerry set himself a goal of reading 40 books this year. Gerry talks of his former military role. He is now a Forest Ranger, Environmental Educator, and Conservation Consultant. In this interview 10 books are mentioned:Flowers For Algernon - Daniel KeysThe Call of the Wild - Jack LondonOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft - Stephen KingThe Guardians - John GrishamSilent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse - Dave GoulsonVesper Flights - Helen McDonaldSpartacus the Gladiator - Ben KaneThe Darkness – Ragnor JonassonRanger 22: Lessons from the Front – Ray GogginsRun with the Wind – Tom McCaughrenGerry lives in the Forest of Dean with his daughter and an owl called “The Professor”. As a member of the Book Academy, both Gerry and the Professor are regular visitors!Gerry's book Wildlife Whispers is due to be published in September 2022. An exciting book in which Gerry asks "Where can the whispers of your soul take you?"For him and his travelling companion, it leads to worldwide travel exploits, from the green fields of rural Ireland to the tropical forests of Borneo and Bali, across the diverse landscapes of Australia and so much more.The book will be peppered with animal facts and unique hand-drawn sketches of the creatures he meets. We will be delighted to see it once it is released. Quote mentioned "To a man with imagination, a map is a window to adventure" - Sir Francis ChichesterUseful linksGuest: Gerry O'BrienWebsite: http://www.gerryobrienconsultancy.com/Special Book/author mentioned: Tom McCaughren - http://www.tommccaughren.net/ Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

In this episode, Ladey Adey and the book academy are joined by Diane Hull. Diane is a retired Primary School Teacher, living in Todmorden on the Lancashire / Yorkshire border. After graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with a B A (Hons) Early Childhood Studies First Class, lead to 30 years in education.Diane worked as a Nursery teacher and Foundation Stage Leader until her retirement. However, she has bought all this experience into her writing.Diane talks us through her series of award-winning books, including Be Happy to Be You, Be Proud to Be Blue, and We're On Our Way to School. Be Proud to Be Blue book has been awarded a Purple Dragonfly Award and is dyslexic inclusive. Baby Bird series of books helps start conversations with children about being self-aware, accepting who they are, and helping children develop their potential and celebrate their differences. Diane's favourite quote "Today you are you, That is truer than true. There is no one aliveWho is youer than you" - Dr Seuss.Diane's Top Tip: Picture books are a partnership between text and illustrations. The rhythm of the story has to sound right and children love to join in with repeated refrains.We look forward to hearing Diane's next book in the Baby Bird series... And, also a new series of life's little lessons, each book teaching children about manners. Useful linksGuest: Diane HullWebsite: https://dianehull.co.uk/Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Be-Proud-Blue-Dyslexic-Inclusive/dp/1643723707/ Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

In this episode, Ladey Adey interviews Sue Trusler.Following retirement in 2018, at age 55, she returned to her passion for art and built her studio, where she creates beautiful watercolor paintings and pen and ink pointillism drawings.Growing up in the Victorian seaside town of Penarth, Sue then married and now lives in Cardiff. After a busy career in Finance, when both children flew the nest, it was time for a new chapter in her life. The opportunity to enjoy her hobbies, photography, reading, playing the piano, and exploring the countryside. During this episode, we hear how purchasing a small Narrow Boat, with an expectation of relaxing cruises and appreciating a slower pace of life, leads to fate playing a wild card. To complete her dream, Sue wanted traditional roses reinstated on their boat. With no previous art skills, she not only painted their boat but went on to paint canal roses everywhere.Sue's new passion lead to exciting opportunities and experiences. When an artistic door opened, it revealed a whole new skill set to be explored. At the start of this journey Sue discovered there was a gap in the market, she couldn't find a book to assist with painting her Narrow Boat. After a Zoom talk, it was suggested that Sue write a book to help others. Within 5 months Sue designed, wrote, and published her book - Time To Start Your Art. Sue's book starts at the very beginning, introducing Canal Art and techniques. The book is designed for amateur artists, inspiring and arming them with knowledge for them to start their art.Sue is proof that her advice is true "Write about something you feel passionate about and it will resonate throughout your book"Sue's favourite quote “ For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them” - ArtistotleBook 2 is currently in post-it notes, we look forward to hearing when it's ready for release, Finding Magic - Painting With PassionUseful linksGuest: Sue TruslerWebsite: https://suetrusler.com/#news Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-start-your-art-passion/dp/1789632676/ Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

In this episode, Ladey Adey interviews Emma Smith. Emma joined a live book academy group call to talk about her experiences as an author, her book, and her studies. This podcast episode is shared from the recording of the session. Dr. Emma Smith is a Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Hertford College. A Fellow Librarian, Director of Teaching, and author.Emma introduces her book Portable Magic: A History of Books and their Readers.We hear about Emma's take on "Bookhood", their physical form, their smell, their presence in our lives, and the feelings that books can ignite in readers. Portable Magic unfurls an exciting and iconoclastic new story of the book in human hands, exploring when, why, and how it acquired its particular hold over us.Within Emma's book, she dedicates chapters to exploring historic and difficult topics, discussing where these fit in our life now and whether profits should be made from them. Useful linksGuest: Emma SmithBook: Portable Magic: A History of Books and their ReadersBook link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Magic-History-Books-Readers/dp/0241427266/ Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

In this episode, Ladey Adey interviews Rhona Morrison about her book - I don't talk to dead bodies - The Curious Encounters of a Forensic Psychiatrist.Doctor Rhona Morrison is a retired consultant forensic psychiatrist from Scotland. Rhona spent more than 30 years working in the NHS with mentally disordered offenders. She was affectionately named ‘Dr. M' by her clinical team, and it stuck. Following retirement in 2018, at age 55, she returned to her passion for art and built her studio, where she creates beautiful watercolor paintings and pen and ink pointillism drawings.In addition to her passion for art, Dr. Rhona has recently completed writing her memoir, "I don't talk to dead bodies... the curious encounters of a forensic psychiatrist". It is due for publication in the summer of 2022.During this episode, Dr. Rhona shares insights into the making of a forensic psychiatrist and some of the bizarre, hilarious, and heart-warming encounters along the way. She is passionate about de-stigmatisation of mental illness and invites us to meet the human beings behind the headlines who have learned to live with their illness.Rhona confesses to being a reluctant academic but her favourite quote is "I came, I saw, I conquered" - Julius Caesar". Rhona wrote this in all of my medical textbooks after she passed her exams. Rhona's tip for writing: Write with honesty and integrity and people will engage with you.Useful linksGuest: Dr. Rhona MorrisonWebsite: http://www.rhonamorrison.com/Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Talk-Dead-Bodies-Psychiatrist/dp/1912300788/?fbclid=IwAR06tP1jIvO-jkeguflX_4mYLyow0kIaDFnYTsCuXS0CWqk5u9mBFHsjKdcLadey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

In this episode, Ladey Adey interviews Jerry Strayve Jr. Jerry talks us through his life, born to a military family, attending nine schools before entering college. Following service in the United States Marine Corps, he raised a family while working as a financial representative and serial entrepreneur.Whilst raising his young children Jerry discovered his love for spinning a spontaneous tale. It wasn't long before his love for history and stories combined and he jumped into writing. Jerry started with fiction, works include the first two books in a four-book series, Broxton's Century. Book three in the series will be published in February 2023.During this podcast predominantly hear about the book Broken Promises. 40 years previously Jerry had served with Ted Blickwedel when they were both young lieutenants in the Marine Corps.When their paths crossed again, they combined their knowledge and experiences to write the book Broken Promises, "Witness the Heroic yet devastating crusade by WHISTLEBLOWER, combat veteran and retired Marine Corps LtCol Ted Blickwedel"Tips for Writers and ReadersWrite your passion and to your market.Read for pleasure interspersed with the genre to which you are writing.Jerry's favourite quote"The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see." Winston ChurchillUseful linksGuest: Jerry Strayve JrWebsite: https://jrstrayvejr.com/Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Broken-Promises-Jerome-R-Strayve/dp/1737124327/ Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Chris Sissons.Chris is a Book Academy member, Ladey and Chris talk about their shared love for books.Chris is a marketer and lover of storytelling, he shares an insight into how he supports people to use storytelling techniques within business. Chris invites people to "Try me out with Telling Stories: Making Business"His bio says: "Chris uses a developmental approach to marketing using stories, drawing on over thirty years' experience in economic regeneration, community planning, strategic management andparticipatory methods. These days local marketing can be supported online to even greater effect using websites, social media, mobile phones, emails and others.Chris guides you through the pitfalls and help you build your own strategies based on your business narrative, using approaches like referral marketing, networking, productdevelopment and launches.He helps you work out your strategy, the resources you need and how to get them. Local businesses and organisations need the most economic approaches and so I am mindful ofthe constraints on your resources." Chris' Tips on writing books: Write about becoming aware of reality – the world does not revolve around you but it does have a perspective different from yours. You're welcome to argue or embrace … or both.Chris' Favourite Quote: "Sin, young man, is when you treat people like things. Including yourself. That's what sin is." Granny Weatherwax via Terry PratchetBooks mentioned in this podcastAudiobooks by Michael HeizerA Spotter's Guide to Countryside Mysteries: From Piddocks and Lynchets to Witch's BroomBy John Wrighthttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1788168267/Terry Pratchett Discworld novelshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/discworld-novel-collection-fantastic-sourcery/dp/9123631120/Useful linksGuest: Chris SissonsWebsite: https://storiesinbusiness.org.uk/Programme link: https://markettogether.co.uk/telling-stories-making-business/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/communitywebconsultantLadey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

In this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Ildiko SpinFisher.Ildiko is a biofield psychologist, the founder of Life Returning, and a first-time author.  Today we hear about Ildiko's book Energy Aware: Live a Life of No Mistakes. The book has been in the making since 2013 but with the pandemic, 2020 bought the perfect time. Energy Aware teaches us how to live better, and how to stop disappointing recurring cycles. The book takes us through 24 energy principles, split into 3 sections,Personal EnergyRelationship EnergyGlobal Energy.We are taught how to switch to empowered choice outcomes and bright choices and how new pathways open up due to aligned choices. Ildiko also talks about her plans for her next book about rewilding humans.  Useful linksGuest: Ildiko SpinFisherWebsite: https://www.liferetuning.com/Book link - Signed copy: https://www.liferetuning.com/energy-aware-ildiko-spinfisher-author/ Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

In this episode, Ladey Adey interviews Michael Heppell. Michael joined a live book academy group call to talk about his experiences as an author and his latest book. This podcast episode is shared from the recording of the session. Michael Heppell is the international best-selling author of seven books, including, How to Be Brilliant. His books have been translated into twenty-seven languages and include the Sunday Times No.1 Best Seller Flip It, endorsed by Chris Evans. Michael works with his wife and business partner Christine, and in 2001 they set a goal ‘To positively influence one million lives.We hear from Michael about his journey so far, his challenges, and tips for new authors. Michael kindly answered questions from Book Academy members.  Useful linksGuest: Michael HeppellWebsite: https://www.michaelheppell.com/ Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flip-How-get-best-everything/dp/0273761218Ladey Adey: https://www.ladeyadey.com/ Book Academy: https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ Vicky Galbraith - Podcast VA: www.podcastva.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

Interview by See No Bounds Hosts, Jamie and Charlott McAnsh to celebrate World Book Day March 3rd 2022Talking about the process of writing and introducing two of Ladey's authors. They talk about the editing process and the need to have confidence from their Publisher.Patrick Smith – The Dummy Passhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Dummy-Pass-Patrick-Smith/dp/1913579301/https://patricksmith.uk/books/the-dummy-pass/Amanda Harris – She'll Never …https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-harris-138a2699/Ladey Adey – Successful Business Networking Onlinehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Successful-Business-Networking-Online-Entrepreneurship/dp/1913579182/www.ladeyadey.comCheck out previous Podcasts – Discussing Helene Hanff with Angela Garry and soon to come podcasts with Michael Heppell, Andy Bounds and Brad Sugars and lots of other authors and avid book readers.TIPS for Writing a Book:Ladey – Just write it!Amanda – Don't be bothered about whether you actually like what you have written, it's communicating the message with others – your reader - which is important.Patrick – Think and plot out your story, like your characters (good or bad), and talk to Ladey!The Book Academy – is it for you - “A Book Club on steroids” for authors, avid readers, writers and creatives.https://www.ladeyadey.com/the-book-academy/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

It is wonderful to meet Angela Garry who is an author in her own right and as a biographer of Helene Hanff. The Book Academy members had read 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff and although Helene is not with us any longer were delighted to find Angela had set up a facebook group dedicated to Helene and is in the process of writing her biography. This was the first book to be reviewed by The Book Academy Angela became interested in Helene Hanff's writing when she was university and joined the Cinema Society. One of the films shown was 84, Charing Cross Road which had been released the year before, This was back in 1988, and Angela says, “I loved the film and at the end of the film, I sat and watched the credits as you do, to realise it was based on the book by her Helene Hanff, she's was real person. And I rushed out and bought the book. This book was coupled with the book of the Duchess of Bloomsbury Street in one small volume. The latter is Helene's diary of traveling to London, on the strength of publishing 84. And then I returned to the bookshop another day and found more of her books and just started buying whatever I could of her six books for adults. This was the start of my relationship with this author – as a reader.” Angela went on to write to Helene and then met her in New York.In this podcast Angela reveals more about the visit and her continual interest in Helene Hanff's legacy.  https://www.angelagarry.com/helenehanffScattered Leaves by Angela Garry about the life of Helene Hanff will be published later in 2022. Angela's own books are worth considering too. I would like to quote from her short story collection “Twisted Tales” In it Angela says, “Being a writer isn't something you just do. It's something you are, it comes from within” Later for my birthday in April, my daughter Abbirose and I visited the site of 84 Charing Cross Road (now a MacDonalds) and the plaque is there.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.

I find the choice between which I prefer book or film so difficult (so I'm glad I don't really have to make a choice!) Sometimes I'd just love to curl up under a blanket by a fire and read a good book or even read a book in the bath and there's other times and I just want to get out and watch the film.Recently, we were watching the Oscars and had seen the BAFTAs before then. And I was really taken by the writer/director of Jojo Rabbit and as he took his award, he thanked his mum. But actually he was saying thank you because of the writer. Thank you because he won the best adapted screenplay and what he said and he being Taika Waititas.What was really great is not only did he thanked his mom, he thanked his mom for giving him the book and he said if he hadn't read the book and the book, was based on Caging Skies by Christine Leunan.And it was just wonderful because it made me think, yeah, without the book you couldn't have the film. Now, that doesn't always happen in some genres the film comes first and it's only film and then they produce books (like my all time favourite Frozen & The Showman!!). In the main, films are made from books.So what if the book inside you was made into a film, can you imagine that? And it's imagining where your book will go that is so important. Even before you've even got it on paper, to know that your book has got a life, your book might go somewhere that you can't even imagine at the moment.So I really want to encourage you to keep writing, keep getting your books out there. And maybe you will be mentioned in the Oscars or the BAFTAs one day! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author and Marketing Guru Robert Middleton talks to Ladey about writing his first book and manual back in the last century! Well, 1999! The success of this as an e-publication and how he uses it in his marketing for helping self-employed professionals.He shares his knowledge and expertise for those starting out as authors of printed and e-book.He has a down-to-earth approach – when Ladey mentions that a lot of authors just want to do the writing and not the marketing of the book, his response was, “they need to get real!”An advocate of hard work bringing success and nothing is an overnight happening, Robert talks about how a book can transform a business, make it easier for the business person to be booked for speaking engagements with little haggling over fees – as a book makes a person an expert in their field.“To have credibility – there is nothing like writing a book,” says Robert, “and it adds to your community value”The best quote through the interview is “A book is your ultimate ticket for authority”. How true this is and if people want to have more clients, attend more meetings then a book is a really good way.Robert is the author of hundreds of reports and articles, indeed Ladey has had regular e-zines, and emails from him for over 20 years. Check out Robert’s newest website and see how his work can help you in your marketing of your book and for your Booksbusiness.www.actionplan.club is the new website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2020 could be the Year of Your Book.Is your book on the table or under the Table?When your book is ‘underneath the table’ it means your book is still an idea. It's not quite there yet. It's not into fruition. You might have certain doubts:· Is it good enough? · Will people really want to read it? · Plus other doubts and all the things that just keep attacking us and stop that creativity. Or it just might be the, well, I'm going to do it one day, but actually I'm too busy at the moment or this is happening and that's happening and therefore I'm going to postpone it. For me, that's a bit of a danger zone because while it is under the table, you can't see it and it can't develop. It can't grow because the thing about a book is when you start writing it, it takes on its own life and things that you never imagined that you would talk about and communicate through that written word happens, but it can't happen until you start it.Can I help? Mentoring you and your book gives you someone to be accountable too and means your book WILL be born!Contact me ladey@ladeyadey.com and let's chat about your book See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What myths are there around being an Author?Ladey explores these and blast aside some of these Myths, such as Authors have to live in garrets and starve for their art!Insightful and fun, see if you recognise any of these myths surrounding the art of writing and being an Author.Also mentioned is Kanban and George Bernard Shaw - see how they flow in the podcast!contact ladey on ladey@ladeyadey.com if you would like to chat or have the video/full transcript See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is it about deadlines that makes you freak out?Or do you love them and work towards them steadily and with dedication?Perhaps you are somewhere between the two?Why are they important - and how can you set a realistic deadline which can move you comfortably into focussing and concentrating on getting the work done?Do you set up a series of mini deadlines or one main goal which you HAVE to meet?Let's explore these questions and more in Author Deadlines - love or hate them?also referred to previous podcast on 25: Time to write THE END See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting to write the magic words THE END at the end of your manuscript.How do you know that you have finished the writing of your book?Is the writing really finished and complete?Ladey talks through the Danger Signs and Warning which catch you out and stop you from writing your book.She features Steven Pressfield's incredible book - The War of ArtFinally she gives Great Tips for finishing your manuscriptFeaturingResearchWord and Page CountDeadlinesCharacters have said all they need to say and plots are come to natural conclusionsChapters are logically placed and completedWhat's next for you as a writer with a finished manuscript?Ladey Adey is a Publisher and Author. She has written 5 books (include co-authored with her daughter, Abbirose) and published numerous of books for other authors. She has been featured on the ALLi (Alliance for Independent Authors) blog and is the host of Ladey Adey Show – a podcast all about books.She started her professional career in the 1980s as a layout artist and designer for technical publications and editor of Company Newsletters. She is amazed at how far technology has moved since then, currently she has fallen in love with Indesign and Subtitling software.When she is not publishing books for clients, or writing her own books you can find her in the garden. Activities include brick building, dry stone walling or mosaics as she designs and builds features in her garden.Facebook: Ladey AdeyTwitter: Ladey AdeyLinked In: Ladey AdeyInstagram: LadeyadeyPodcast: The Ladey Adey ShowYou Tube: LadeyAlli: Member-Alliance of Independent AuthorsWebsite: Ladey Adey See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ghostwriting What’s it all about? Believe me it has nothing to do with Halloween!Is it something you might consider rather than spending the time writing yourself? Or advise someone else to use a ghostwriter?Ladey interviews Joanna Collie who is a published author, content creation coach AND a ghostwriter.She helps business people to animate their writing by showing them how to apply fictional techniques to factual narratives. She says, “Fresh, creative campaigns are not only for big businesses with budget to burn. Every business has a story to tell, a target market to help and money to make with the right message.”Jo’s books, short stories, features and award-winning radio work have been published and broadcast internationally. So do you lack the time or skills to do write the book that is inside you?Do you want your dream to still become a reality?Have you considered using a ghostwriter?The podcast discusses the advantages of using the services of a ghostwriter and how your book, or your report, blog or an article can be transformed from a dry boring read, into something exciting, readable and possible emotive!Courses – https://www.writers-online.co.uk/writing-courses/tutors/details/joanna-collieFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/joannacollieauthor LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannacollie1. BIOLadey Adey is a Publisher and Author. She has written 5 books (include co-authored with her daughter, Abbirose) and published numerous of books for other authors. She has been featured on the ALLi (Alliance for Independent Authors) blog and is the host of Ladey Adey Show – a podcast all about books. website https://www.ladeyadey.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 3 on the Series: Start to Write Your Book – Your CopyTips for Writing your Copy, Getting that Manuscript done and your book written.Classic Tip about saving copies of your Manuscript – who can remember the scene from Little Women when Jo lost her whole manuscript?Recommended book by Steven Pressfield – The War of Artwww.stevenpressfield.comContact ladey@ladeyadey.com for a full transcript See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Part 2 on the Series: Start to Write Your BookIt is the most important task in writing your book - what will it be about?Ladey takes you through some questions to help you and talks about Genre.What Genre will you write under and can BISAC code or categories help you to choose?http://bisg.org/page/bisaceditionContact ladey@ladeyadey.com for a full transcript See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The two questions I am asked the most are:How do I start to write a book, and then conversely once writing has begun,How do I know when it is finished?This is a series of four articles about how to start writing a book and how to finish a book and hopefully both questions will be answered.First of all why a book? Why write a book in the first place? What is it that makes you think “I want to write a book?” Now there might be a whole host of reasons and I'm going to give you a few and I'm really interested to know which is the one that applies to you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An organisation every Children's author and budding Children's author should know doubt.Ambassador for Read for Good - Debbie Young, talks with me about the charity, its aims and impression on children. Their role is to provide books for children in schools and hospitals of all descriptions to encourage the joy of reading.From Readathon to Storytellers – Read for Good wants to expand children’s reading, helping parents and carers to give example for children and sponsor their reading.At their website: www.readforgood.org there is a treasure chest of ideas, musings and inspiration from some of the people who experience Read for Good: from schools running Readathon, to children in hospital discovering books and storytellers.Interested in becoming an Children's Author and need some pointers, mentoring and a publishing deal. Give me a call: Ladey Adey 01400 231745 ladey@ladeyadey.com and lets make this dream come true. www.ladeyadey.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is the mystery around a Pen Name?Can Authors choose any name they would like?Interview with Glenn Salter or Author Simon Fairfax, www.simonfairfax.com about how he choose his pen name and what advantage and disadvantage it gives him.Remember if you are interested in publishing your dream book give Ladey a call - and yes this is my real name - I am a publisher and author who mentors you through each stage as only an author can who has got the T-shirt so knows all the ups and downs of indie-publishing. 01400 231475 or ladey@ladeyadey.com website link is here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors)Why is joining this alliance important for authors?I explore this in the interview with Debbie Young, Author Advise Centre Manager.The modern form of self-publishing which is the new global wave of publishing for authors.Huge number of resources for Authors is the self-publishing advise blog, guidebooks, community of authors, conferences and so much more which the podcast explores.Discounts for Authors with Ingram Sparks and with other services which are part of an author’s team, editors, proof-readers, cover artists, layout artists etc. A place for every author – and there is even a way to get your membership fee back.Join today. www.allianceindependentauthors.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reading with Children - perspectives from Wendy Bell, Primary School Teacher, Donnington, Lincolnshire and former Primary School Headmistress.Wendy talks about the joy of reading with children, including her own children and grandchildren. How children react to being read to and howLittle Unicorn - What's Your Name is structured for reading with children.She says: "Children are natural sponges and they soak up new words, new ways of putting words together. The author of a book has carefully thought through the language and it is great for children to experience this."She speaks about the child's imagination being stimulated by being read too - especially younger children - and how it benefits the parents too (albeit finding time to do it in busy lifestyles of today). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ISBN is International Standard Book Number and it is a unique identifier of books.Why is this important?Authors ask: Do I really need an ISBN on my book, can't I just print it?Ladey answers this question in her unique way and calls on the analogy of having a baby!!This podcast is a 101 into the necessity of putting the ISBN to register your book.links promisedNielsen - the UK providerBowker - the USA providerTo recap· It registers your book into a published book· It can be identified by booksellers and stocked in their shops· It can be logged in Libraries· It can be sold online.· It means you are now a published author. Any questions or help –just let me know. Pink Parties Press wants to treat authors with as much respect as possible and as Authors as well as publishers to treat our author clients like we want to be treated. Keep Writing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fantastic Indepth interview about Beta Reading, Beta Readers and how BetaBooks.co works. Ladey interviews Paul Kilpatrick - Co Founder of Betabooks.co and How Authors Work.com. Paul alongside his business partner Andrew Burleson produce the online service for authors - Beta Books.This web-base service organises and aids an Author in their writing prior to publishing. Beta readers (assigned by the Author) give comments on the manuscript and the Author uses this tool to produce a higher quality of writing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fee-fi-fo-fumI smell the blood of an EnglishmanBe he alive or be he deadI'll grind his blood to make my breadIt is a little grim perhaps for a 3-4 year old but I, and my daughters in their turn, loved it!We listened to it, through a Glaswegian accent and in the arms of a loving father and grandfather.· What is your best memory of being read aloud to you?· What books do you or have you enjoyed most reading aloud to others?· Would you like to join the 'Reading to Children' campaign?Let me know ladey@ladeyadey.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To celebrate National Unicorn Day, Ladey and Abbirose were interviewed by David O'Connell on Erewash Sound Radio about their book - Little Unicorn - What's Your Name?Hear the fun as they talk with David about Unicorns, Your Own Unicorn Name, and the importance of reading with children at a young age.This shows the mother and daughter author relationship and our love for writing books - especially children's books. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is Your Author's Voice?I'm not talking about audio books here, but the author's style and way of communicating through their writing.Can too much editing and correcting destroy this?What about the 'feedback inspired edits' as Paul Kilpatrick of BetaBooks.co terms it, do these encourage, improve or destroy the author's 'voice'?Ladey talks through the need to believe in your own writing style and be strong in maintaining your writing or Author's ‘voice’. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is Beta Reading and why is it a great tool for Authors?Constructive feedback is great and now Authors can get this in the middle of their writing.Author Terry Stafford talks to Ladey about how Beta Readers has helped him write his book Kentro.Using a wonderful app from the guys at Beta Books Authors can put chapters up, when they are read for their Beta Readers to comments.Those who love reading new books - Beta Books give them the opportunity to help authors.Terry's book Kéntro is out Summer 2018. For more information go to Terry Stafford's website.Listen to the insights Terry gives to the process of Beta Reading and let us know of your experience of Beta Reading ladey@ladeyadey.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As an Author I was struggling today. I had got stuck in the middle of writing a chapter in my book. It’s a non-fiction book on how to become a published author, but the areas making me pause were on the order of the sub chapters...... my struggle was between organisation v creativity.Have you had similar problems?Explore with me the need for both organisational skills and creative time when writing.What kind of dilemmas do you experience in your writing - let me know ladey@ladeyadey.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.