The Writer's Tribe Talk Show

Get ready to be inspired by the awe-inspiring journey of award-winning author Mary Carroll Moore. With beginnings as a food journalist, Mary now pens enthralling tales, her latest novel "A Woman's Guide to Search and Rescue" drawing deeply from her mother's history as a WWII pilot. Her unique vision and passion for storytelling transform real-life into riveting fiction. This episode lets you into Mary's world, revealing her creative process, the challenges she navigates in writing, and her tips for productivity and focus.Strap in as we go from the kitchen to the writing desk with Mary Carroll Moore. Our conversation takes you behind the scenes of her successful transition from a cooking teacher to a celebrated fiction writer. Discover how she skillfully juggles multiple projects, and what it feels like when your work starts to gain recognition. Join us as we discuss her upcoming book and the rewarding experience that is fiction writing. Whether you're a budding writer or an avid reader, this episode is sure to leave you inspired and ready to chase your own passion.Support the showTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.

When Lynne Golodner was a child, she carried around a corduroy-covered journal and filled the pages with stories, poems, and skits. Writing has always been her way of making sense of the world, of seeing the beauty in ordinary moments. She keeps that journal on a shelf behind her desk now to remind her to stay true to the person she's always been.Lynne spent 15 years as a journalist in New York, Washington, D.C., and Detroit. She earned an MFA in Writing from Goddard College, and she has taught writing in universities and around the world for decades. In 2007, she pivoted from journalist to marketing entrepreneur when she created Your People LLC. Just before the pandemic, she pivoted once again, to return to her writing roots and focus on writing books and teaching writing.In the years since, Lynne has completed her first novel, WOMAN OF VALOR, which debuts September 26, 2023. This is Lynne's ninth published book. She also founded SCOTIA ROAD BOOKS, an independent publishing imprint for women over 40 with strong voices that need to be heard.Support the showTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.

Jane L. Rosen is an author and Huffington Post contributor. She lives in New York City and Fire Island with her husband and three daughters.  Her first novel Nine Women, One Dress was translated into ten languages.  Her second novel Eliza Starts a Rumor has been optioned by NBC.  Her latest novel, On Fire Island, is out now!BUY JANE's NEW BOOK: https://amzn.to/3Od7P3CSupport the showTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.

Kiss You Love, Goodbye is the debut book by author Wendy Haller. In this one on one interview, we discuss the inspiration and meaning behind the title, as well as what most affected her from the collection.Buy the Book Here: https://amzn.to/3CicHimVisit Wendy's website here: Wendy Haller, Author Blog | author blog (wendyhallerauthor.com)Support the showTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.

Steve Marks is the author of Braxton's Turn, a compelling, often humorous, tale of a reluctant hero fighting for his son and all who suffer with Type 1 Diabetes.From the book, Braxton's Turn:“Our story starts in 2012 when a couple of unexpected things happen in my life that make me reconsider how I view politics. Prior to 2012, I was totally apathetic. But after these unfortunate events occur, I start to view the realm of politics in a different light. And as a result, I find myself on the road to Washington DC by way of Philadelphia, PA., Tampa, FL. and Cleveland, OH. Unbelievably to all who know me I start playing the game of politics, a game I found repulsive. But if I was going to play, and I decided I would do so only to help my son, it would be with my rules. And off we went...”BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3NEDvA5Support the showTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.

CROSSOVER SHOW (from The Elsa Kurt Show)My very special guest this week is Pastor John Paul Miller of Solid Rock Church at Market Common. We're talking about his faith journey, overcoming obstacles & the grace and goodness of God. Plus, his book, Hell? No?About The Book: In this book we are going to discuss very deep subjects on an easy, enjoyable, and effective level. Heaven, Hell, angels, demons, salvation, the spirit realm, and a few more exciting subjects, are the topics that this book will help you understand without being overly spiritual. If you look at the most popular books, movies, and TV shows that the world is hooked on, you'll notice a similar pattern. It seems that our society is drawn toward the supernatural. There is something in each of us that desires to connect with this spirit realm; mainly because we don't like to feel alone in this world. If you will be willing to open your heart, I can promise that after the three short hours it takes to study this book, your life will be forever changed.Visit Solid Rock's website: https://solidrockmb.com/Watch Solid Rock on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCIKppnhmGhA... Buy Hell? No!: https://amzn.to/3Nc7FKMSupport the showTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.

This week I talk with author Gabrielle Clemens about her book, Marriage is About Love, Divorce is About Money.Buy The Book: https://amzn.to/3ZceAa6Every divorcing person needs an action plan and a comprehensive strategy.Marriage is About Love, Divorce is About Money(R) is a step-by-step guide through the legal and financial aspects of divorce from an attorney and certified divorce financial advisor. You'll learn:How to navigate the legal process, including how to find the right attorney and work with them effectively.How to understand and document your finances, make strategic decisions during financial negotiations, and plan for your financial future beyond divorce.How to build an emotional support system that can see you through grief to a brighter future and enables you to focus on the high-stakes business transaction at the center of every divorce.Marriage is About Love, Divorce is About Money(R) demystifies the divorce process, teaching you how to manage your divorce with confidence and be your own best advocate in the most important business deal of your life.Support the showTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.

Jared Knott has had numerous articles published in national magazines alongside some of America's most famous writers--including in American Greatness Magazine, Human Events Magazine, The Mensa Bulletin, The American Thinker, and BPR. He was a decorated combat infantry officer in Vietnam in the First Air Cavalry Division. In his civilian career, he has served as a vice president of sales + marketing and marketing director in the home improvement industry. A father of five, he lives in the Atlanta area with his wife, Kathryn.BUY TINY BLUNDERS/BIG DISASTERS: https://amzn.to/3I9rRsASupport the showTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.

*CROSSOVER EPISODE FROM THE ELSA KURT SHOWSimone operates a number of companies, invests in startups, and regularly lectures on the topic of management techniques (including at Stanford GSB, Harvard, and Carnegie Mellon).About The Pragmatists Guide To Crafting Religion:Humanity consists of co-evolving software (our religion and culture), firmware (our hard-coded proclivities, such as language acquisition), and hardware (our brains). Ripping out a third of the equation has led to innumerous unintended—and typically negative—consequences. This book offers a guide to rebuilding or fortifying this increasingly neglected aspect of the human condition. Specifically, The Pragmatist's Guide to Crafting Religion serves as a playbook for those looking to strengthen traditional cultures in the face of collapsing birth rates or craft entirely new cultures designed to impart strategic advantages to adherents.Buy the Book: https://amzn.to/3DND0hqTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.Support the showTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.

Blaine Pardoe is a New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author of numerous books in the true crime, science fiction, military non-fiction, political thriller, paranormal, and business management genres. He has appeared on a number of national television and radio shows to speak about his books.In 2013 Mr. Pardoe won the Harriet Quimby Award from the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame for his contributions to aviation history. Mr. Pardoe has been a speaker at CrimeCon 2018 speaking about the Colonial Parkway Murders. He and his daughter run the true crime podcast, Tantamount.GET THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3jjDjd0Try Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.MusicSupport the showTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.

Elsa sits down with Ret. USAF Col., Brian "Patton" Searcy to talk Situational Awareness: what it is, why it's so crucial now more than ever, and the many scenarios when having this skill can quite literally save your life. Buy Brian's life changing book: Prepare For the Real World: The World Is Not A Safe Place*This is a crossover episode from The Elsa Kurt ShowSupport the showTry Hiatus: https://hiatus.pxf.io/RyABng#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.

Elsa sits down with retired Army Infantry LT. Col, 5 tour Veteran, & 3 time Bronze Star recipient, Clay Novak, to discuss his breakout novel, Keep Moving, Keep Shooting. About the book:Combat veteran Terry Davis traded a life of adventure and violence for the quiet of the Midwest prairie. But when he catches wind of a potential terror threat to the country he swore to protect as a young man, his instincts make it impossible to stay on the sidelines.Dusting off his years of training and experience-and his guns-to protect himself, his loved ones, and his nation, the aging warrior winds up in Tampa, making friends and meeting enemies along the way. As the threat slowly takes shape and reveals itself, Terry relies on the smarts and skills that kept him alive through years of combat.Yet the threat is much bigger than he realized, and he's not sure who he can trust. The one thing he knows for sure is that if he wants to stay alive, he needs to Keep Moving, Keep Shooting.Unapologetic Patriot & Police Wife, Elsa Kurt weekly show.#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.Support the showSupport the show

BUY THE BOOK Crushed By Rubber Soul is my new compilation of thoughts, emotions, trials and tribulations. Throughout the past few years, I have been exposed to true adulthood and had a hard time believing I am not a kid anymore. Responsibilities, relationships and death have circled around me and I am finally ready to share those feelings with the world outside my keyboard. However, what I found was a new perspective. The world is not always in black and white. In fact, some parts of it are rather beautiful. I want to share it all with you and hope you enjoy it.This book has inspirations from music of various genres. The structure and presentation is something I have studied and wanted to implement here. My goal is to show the world something that is different and hopefully inspires others to want to explore their inner consciousness.Support the show

Buy the BookLieutenant Kevin M. Hallinan's adventure-packed and insightful journey through the evolution of law enforcement, the rise of counterterrorism, and the birth of modern sports security.From his hardscrabble NYC upbringing, through the NYPD ranks, to command of America's first ever joint task force on terrorism alongside the FBI, Kevin M. Hallinan lived a lot of history. From beat cop to detective, Hallinan maneuvered through some of America's most volatile decades and saw from the inside the tenuous gray line between law and order. The job proved to be extremely isolating. And it was almost always hair-trigger.Early in his career, Hallinan became embroiled in deadly mob cases, which pulled him under the scrutiny of the feared and historic Knapp Commission on police corruption. In extreme danger and under pressure, he persevered and kept his integrity intact. Higher-ups took notice and brought him into the chief of detectives' office where he helped reorganize robbery squads and create innovative and responsive new police initiatives. One such effort helped bring awareness and sensitivity to sexual assault investigations and contributed to the creation of the revolutionary Special Victims Unit. And that was only the beginning.As the 80s unfolded and deadly attacks on police, diplomatic missions, and corporate targets escalated throughout the city, Hallinan relied on the mentoring of a growing network of law enforcement notables. It was compiling this amazing human network that made him the perfect choice to help pull together and lead the pioneering FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force. The JTTF, as it came to be known, would go on to create many of the counterterrorism tools and tactics that keep America safe to this very day. After retiring from law enforcement, Hallinan began a new chapter as Executive Director of Security and Facilities Management for Major League Baseball.His fascinating inside look at a life in law enforcement spans layers of history, explores evolutions in national security, and features game-changing heroes and eye-opening innovations. Kevin M. Hallinan's life and learning are at once informative, thrilling, entertaining—and perhaps most of all, truly inspiring.#ifounditonamazonTRY AUDIBLE PLUSElsa's BooksEverything Else ElsaElsa Kurt is an American actress, comedian, podcast producer & host, social media entertainer, and author of over twenty-five books. Elsa's career began first with writing, then moved into the unconventional but highly popularized world of Tik Tok, where she amassed an organic following of 200K followers and over 7 billion views of her satirical and parody skits, namely her viral portrayal of Vice President Kamala Harris, which attracted the attention of notable media personalities such as Michael Knowles, Mike Huckabee, Brit Hume, and countless media outlets. She's been featured in articles by Steven Crowder's Louder with Crowder, Hollywood in Toto with Christian Toto, and JD Rucker Report. In late 2022, Elsa decided to explore more acting opportunities outside of social media. As of August 2022, Elsa will have appearances in a sketch comedy show & an independent short film series in the fall. Elsa is best known for her comedic style and delivery, & openly conservative values.Support the show

A WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY NATIONAL BESTSELLERNEW BOOK CLAIMS DONALD TRUMP WILL RUN AND WIN IN 2024!A riveting account of the HOAX that sent a presidential campaign chairman to solitary confinement because he wouldn't turn against the President of the United States.The chief weapon deployed by the government-corporate-media Establishment against the Trump presidency was propaganda. Time and again, allegations from anonymous sources were disseminated by a partisan media, promoted by a dishonest Democrat Party leadership, and ultimately debunked when the facts surfaced. But by the time the truth came out, it was too late. There had already been casualties.One of the highest profile casualties was Paul Manafort.Desperate to defeat Donald Trump—or hamper his presidency after he won—Democrats and their Establishment allies colluded with foreign operatives to concoct a completely false narrative about Paul's supposed conspiracy with pro-Russian elements in Ukraine to further Vladimir Putin's efforts to influence the 2016 presidential election. But it wasn't just defamation of Paul's character. They took the unprecedented step of enlisting the US intelligence and law enforcement communities in using their power against President Trump and his campaign team.Political Prisoner finally exposes the lies left unchallenged by media who pronounced Paul guilty long before his case ever saw the inside of a courtroom. Not only is it untrue that Victor Yanukovych or any of Paul's clients were “pro-Putin,” it is the opposite of the truth. Paul's work in Ukraine and throughout his career was 100 percent aligned with US interests in the countries he worked in, sometimes even acting as a back channel for the White House itself.Neither was Paul guilty of laundering money, evading taxes, or deliberately deceiving the US government by failing to register as a foreign agent—which he wasn't. These were all politically motivated charges manufactured by the Special Counsel's team for one reason and one reason only: to get Paul to testify against Donald Trump about a conspiracy that never existed. When they hear the basis of these spurious charges, Americans will wonder what country they are living in and what has happened to our system of justice.BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3rGtMNm#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQ Support the show

 Peter Navarro is one of only three senior White House officials who remained with President Trump from the 2016 presidential campaign to the end of his first term in office. Navarro was director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, served as policy coordinator for the Defense Production Act during the pandemic, and was a principal architect of Trump's tariff, trade, and “tough on China” policies.Navarro is a noted China scholar, sought-after public speaker, and award-winning professor emeritus at the University of California-Irvine. His numerous books include the bestselling In Trump Time and The Coming China Wars, and he has delivered keynote speeches to audiences around the world.Navarro holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University, a master's in public administration from the Kennedy School of Government, and a B.A. from Tufts University. He has appeared frequently on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, Fox, Bloomberg, and CNBC.FIND HIS WEBSITE HERE:FIND HIM ON TWITTER HERE:FIND HIS GETTR HERE:Peter Navarro author of Taking Back Trump's America: Why We Lost the White House and How We'll Win It BackSupport the show

#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNO TRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3 Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQ Elsa At the Connecticut Book Fest: Connecticut Book Festival | FacebookBook Recommendations from the show: MIKE BARON Path To Authorship Audio Course: https://avid.fm/authorshipwithelsa/take-the-first-steps-on-your-path-to-authorshipMike Baron is the creator of Nexus (with artist Steve Rude) and Badger two of the longest lasting independent superhero comics. Nexus is about a cosmic avenger 500 years in the future. Badger, about a multiple personality one of whom is a costumed crime fighter. Baron has won two Eisners and an Inkpot award and written The Punisher, Flash, Deadman and Star Wars among many other titles.Baron has published fifteen novels: Helmet Head, Banshees, Whack Job, eight in the Biker series, Skorpio, Florida Man, and Florida Man 2: Hogzilla. Florida Man 3: Catfish Calling. Helmet Head is about Nazi biker zombies. Whack Job is about spontaneous human combustion. Biker is hard-boiled noir about a reformed motorcycle hoodlum turned private investigator. Skorpio is about a ghost who only appears under a blazing sun. Banshees is about a satanic rock band that returns from the dead.Baron is working on three novels: Far Horizon, a military science fiction novel with co-writer Major Diggs Brown, the second Nexus novel, and the ninth Josh Pratt novel, Kahn, about a renegade Siberian tiger.Baron has written for The Boston Phoenix, Boston Globe, Creem, Fusion, Oui, and Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. He got his first motorcycle in 1966. He lives in Colorado with his wife Ann and three dogs.Support the show

Buy Matthew's Book#ifounditonamazon TRY AUDIBLE PLUSElsa's BooksPath To Authorship CourseLiving beyond Asperger'sMatthew Kenslow was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, which is within the autistic spectrum, when he was six years old. He shares its common symptoms, such as lacking social and conversational skills, and having poor eye contact with others. In school he had difficulty with certain subjects, but others (like math and science) came easily to him. He has the ability to remember a myriad of facts and the events in his life-some he would rather forget!Juggling the Issues: Living With Asperger's Syndrome is a collection of short stories from his life. He describes many of the issues that those with autism and Asperger's face each day. He also talks about some of the positive aspects of having Asperger's as well. What is life like living with Asperger's? Matthew describes it as having "an enhancer" plugged into his brain, which accelerates his thoughts and even his emotions. "Asperger's will deepen everything's significance, causing us to take things to a more intense level," he confides.If you want to better understand those living with Asperger's, you need to read this book. The insights Kenslow shares come from his deep experience of living with it and making the most of life's opportunities.Support the show

#ifounditonamazon TRY AUDIBLE PLUS Elsa's Books Path To Authorship Course About Jack:Jack Matthews, a retired college professor, spent seven years writing his first novel—Arte Perdida. Research for this historically rich work of fiction took him throughout Germany and the Azores. He also spent a week in Portugal Cove, Newfoundland, exploring background material for the book.Matthews grew up in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, where he sailed and fished on Buzzards Bay, the setting for much of the novel. He is also a crew member of the Half Moon, an 85-foot replica of the ship that Henry Hudson sailed on the river that now bears his name. On one cruise, Matthews served as the ship's cook on this square-rigged, three-masted wooden sailing vessel. He also sings with several groups and plays the trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn. Matthews is available for book talks and signings at libraries, book clubs, bookstores, seminars, and other venues. He can be contacted at:JackMatthewsAuthor@gmail.comSYNOPSISMattapoisett was a quiet New England town on Buzzards Bay — until body parts started showing up in the most unlikely places. Manny Pereira, a decorated and disabled Vietnam War Veteran, races to find the killer in an investigation that spans from Nazi Germany to the Azores and Newfoundland, and finally to the neighborhoods of this once peaceful harbor town. With more than a few possible suspects, Manny works quietly behind the scenes and uncovers a decades old scheme of greed, revenge, and murder. The allure of art and love compound the challenges for Manny, and as he closes in on the killer, not even he could have anticipated thefrightening twist in his investigation or its shocking conclusion.Support the show

#ifounditonamazon TRY AUDIBLE PLUS Elsa's Books Path To Authorship Course About VeronicaVeronica Jeans is an Ecommerce business consultant, Speaker, Shopify Partner, and Bestselling Author.She has had extensive experience helping eCommerce businesses grow in the global marketplace - from startups to brick-and-mortar stores that want to start their own online outlet for additional revenue streams and to help businesses grow to over $10+million.Founder & Host of Virtual Ecommerce Summit Live in 20202 & 2021.Bestselling author of the series Shopify Made Easy books.Support the show

BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3SFSoSJTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3oxX92XCHECK OUT ELSA'S BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/Elsa-Kurt/e/B0...About Angie & her Book:Welcome to Running in Slippers, a humorous memoir about how Angie plummeted into despair after a failed relationship and the death of her father, taking you through the totally raw and vulnerable rollercoaster of severely misguided attempts to fill the voids, reading like a train wreck that you can't look away from.Between social masks, social media facades, and the COVID pandemic, our society has become increasingly disconnected. Much of what we see in-person and online is profoundly filtered and edited. What we don't see are the everyday struggles and imperfections of real life.It feels terrifying to allow our deepest, authentic selves to be seen, and possibly rejected, but that is exactly why she is doing it: to break out of the masks and encourage connection through vulnerability.Support the show

BUY THE BOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/3OY5K9OTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3 Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQAbout Adam: the author of the Cassidy Chronicles novels and stories (collectively, the Cassidyverse). Sci-fi is my main genre, but I've been known to dabble in others. And the beauty of SF is that it encompasses all other genres, so if I want to write a noir detective story all I have to do is set it in my Cassidyverse...I do all sorts of deep issues in my books and stories. I want to entertain people, of course, but I also hope to make them think. Think about prejudices. Think about possibilities. Think about differences and similarities.And then come back for more because they love the characters.Support the show

Are you leaving money on the table? People in the United States are wasting money every year by not managing their health insurance effectively. Being knowledgeable of insurance features such as claim filing deadlines, pretax contributions, appeals processes and how to manage your financial relationship with your doctor can help you stay ahead of the game. Insurance can be complicated. Whether you get your health insurance through your employer or on the open market, everyone can benefit from being an active consumer of their health insurance. “Maximize Your Health Insurance” can help you increase your health insurance literacy. Anyone can learn to proactively navigate the complicated insurance waters and keep more money in their pocket.Support the show

About Douglas:I'm a 20-year retired US Air Force Veteran. I served as an Armament Systems Specialist on both the A-10 & F-16 Aircraft. My career took me to Tucson, AZ, South Korea, Sumter, SC, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and other smaller training Temporary duty assignments.What made me decide to start writing children's books? Well, we read a lot of books to our children, and I always felt I could write one, I just had no idea what to write about. Then one day my son caught a little rabbit in our backyard. Consequently, it spent the night in our house and was released the next morning and my son named him "Jasper" and a story was born! I couldn't help but think about the little rabbit's perspective and what his woodland friends would think when he told them, and "The night I spent in a people house" was born. Sales and reviews were so good and even though I really had no plans to write a follow up book, so many asked me about one, so I wrote my newest book "A Day at the Beach with Jasper and Friends".Support the show

After retirement from a fulfilling career, Linda Hansen decided to take up watercolors as a hobby. But when a friend encouraged her to write a book - something she'd never before considered - Linda decided to combine both new interests and wrote & illustrated her first children's book (Otto the Otter)... at age 77!She's an inspiring example that there's no such thing as too late or too old. Take a listen to this inspiring & enjoyable conversation about her book & her journey.About Linda (From her website)Linda Hansen grew up in St. Louis and currently lives in Florida. She works in watercolor and acrylics. Her style is often filled with bold color and though her work is not abstract, it is often thought of as being like the work done by the Fauve artists of Paris.Linda has a lifelong love for animals. Currently, Linda and her husband own two dogs, ‘our girls'. Since moving to Florida, Linda has helped save a great grey heron, an anhinga, a snowy egret, and a grackle nestling. Recently, they rescued a lost dog and found him a loving home.Support the show

He's a Veteran, educator, author, speaker coach, husband, father of 5... just to name a few things Dan Blanchard can list as accomplishments. He's also a huge-hearted man with a passion for helping others, especially at-risk youth, strive and achieve their goals. I'm grateful to call him friend & I think you'll see why in this episode.Support the show

*SHARED FROM THE ELSA KURT SHOWAn in-depth conversation with author & commentator, Christopher Adamo about his book, Rules for Defeating Radicals: Countering the Alinsky Strategy in Politics and Culture.  About the book:Americans who hold to our nation's founding principles are increasingly under assault from the political left. This book gives a comprehensive account of the left's motivations, its guiding philosophy, and operating strategy. Most importantly, you will learn the true nature of the assault, as well as how to defend our country and its values against political and cultural attack as strategized by Saul Alinsky and other members of the leftist counterculture.Support the show

Janae Sergio, best-selling author of Perfectly Flawed went from homelessness to US Navy, to entrepreneur. Hear her amazing story on this inspiring episode.Support the show

Andrew Allen Smith is a West Michigan Author with a passion for life. As an author he has explored multiple genre's and feels at home with each of them. His first book was a book of poetry which has recently become more popular while his “Masterson Files” series has achieved a positive success.Since 2016 Andrew has continued growing as an author thanks to the fantastic input of his readers. The journey has been interesting and informative and has included adding more structure as well as a support group of fine editors and people to assist in making his craft more successful.In 2021 Andrew released his first non-fiction book that was not a textbook or validation document with “What NOT to Say to People who are Grieving” with his sister. That book reached number 47 on Amazon in the Death and Grief category.Andrew continues to write and is currently focused on multiple projects including his continuation of the “Masterson Files”, a new series called “The Eternal Forever” and a series of anthologies including the recently released “Another Slice of Fear”.Support the show

About Shari's book, Aunt Sadie's Letters of Hope & HealingIn 1941, Sadie Kleinberg's ten-year-old niece, Rhoda was quarantined in the children's polio ward at St. Giles Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Rhoda was immobilized and bedridden. Visiting hours were restricted to two days a week for one hour. Aunt Sadie took it upon herself to be Rhoda's cheerleader, advisor, comfort giver and entertainer by writing her niece daily letters. Each letter included at least one poem Sadie composed just for Rhoda. These 101 letters, written from November 1941 to March 1942, offer light, love, and coping lessons during a dark and frightening time.Through these letters, my Aunt Sadie taught my mother how to be a kind and good person despite adversity. Sadie brought the outside world to that hospital room in small but significant ways. At a time when there were no cell phones or computers, a letter every day was warm and meaningful. I know each one brought my mother great comfort and connection.May these beautiful poems and letters, written to an isolated ten-year old girl eighty years ago, bring solace to those who are going through hard, isolating times today.Support the show

Edward R. Rosick is a writer and physician living in the urban wilds of southern Michigan. His works of speculative fiction, covering the spectrum from sublime to surreal, have been published over the years in multiple award-winning magazines and anthologies including Pulphouse, Sick Cruising, and The Half That You See. He's also an accomplished poet, with his works published in prestigious literary magazines such as The MacGuffin; his latest poems can be found in the award-winning The Horror Zine. In terms of non-fiction, he's published hundreds of articles on health and wellness, and his latest medical book, Optimal Prevention, details how all people can help prevent, with common-sense methods, chronic diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's.When he's not writing, reading, or taking care of patients, Dr. Rosick loves to spend time with family and friends and enjoy the beauty and wonders of the outdoors with his hyperactive Labrador retriever.About the book:Thirty-year-old Kevin Ciano, just released from Fairview State Penitentiary in Northern Michigan, is trying to find his way back into society when he develops a strange, painful lesion on his right shoulder, close to the tattoos and scarifications that were forced on him in Fairview by a charismatic but psychopathic prisoner, Charles Readona.At first, Kevin ignores the growth as he works on rebuilding his life and embarking on a new relationship with Sherri Musgrave, a member of up-and-coming performance group, the Motor City Fire Masters. But Kevin's hope for a brighter future are shattered when more lesions appear, followed by the bloody emergence of painful, hair-like projections. As Kevin's life spins out of control, the answers he seeks will force a confrontation with the one person he swore he would never see again and change Kevin's life…forever.Deep Roots is set in the decaying urban heart of Detroit, where the horror is not just what lies above the surface, but below, as Kevin's metamorphosis may not only be deadly to him and those he loves, but to the entire world.Support the show

This spotlight author truly is an inspiration. I enjoyed this heartwarming conversation about the dog who changed Connie Bombaci's life and the lives of so many others.A heroic deaf dog reveals, through his perseverance of overcoming the challenges, prejudices, and death sentences plaguing deaf dogs, that anyone's dreams can come true and the world can be filled with steadfast faith, pure joy, and unconditional love. Hogan's Hope is the heartwarming and valiant story that offers the inspiration to always choose hope.Support the show

They say that authors write the books they want to read. If so, the poignant memoir 'Choosing Magic' delivers author Karina Pacific much of the insight and guidance she so desperately needed as a child.Born in Mexico to a father she never knew and an overworked, reticent mother, Karina's story unveils a childhood filled with colorful characters, dark secrets of abuse, and a nomadic existence that bounced her all over her native country, eventually leading her to the land of opportunity - America.Armed with inherent optimism, a love for Bruce Springsteen, and a blossoming relationship with God, Karina embraced her new life as an immigrant in the States with gusto, while meeting angels and 'numbnuts' along the way. With each experience she walked away armed with knowledge and lessons that her silent mother was unable to provide her. Learning to choose the magic of love and forgiveness, Karina's touching and funny memoir reveals her journey to reconcile her relationship with God, her mother, and herself.Support the show

This week I talk with Fred Galvin (Ret. Maj., USMC) about the upcoming (June 7th) release of his book: A Few Bad Men.Quote from Journalist, Andrew DeGrandpre's 5 part series on Galvin's mission to restore the honor of his team after being falsely accused & tried for war crimes:Galvin has been in fights aAll his life. As a kid growing up in Kansas City, he challenged an abusive father because he was sick and tired of enduring the pain and destruction this man inflicted on his family. As a commander in combat, he battled for his very survival and that of his men, whether pulling the trigger against enemy forces or risking the wrath of superior officers to demand the resources his team required. And for the past eight years, Galvin has been on a lonely, emotional mission to restore honor to members of his elite commando unit who were wrongfully branded as war criminals during one of the most notorious criminal cases brought against U.S. service members during America's 13-year war in Afghanistan.About the Book:A Few Bad Men is the incredible true story of an elite team of US Marines set up to take the fall for Afghanistan war crimes they did not commit—and their leader who fought for the redemption of his men.Ambushed in Afghanistan and betrayed by their own leaders, these elite Marines fought for their lives again, back home.A cross between A Few Good Men and American Sniper, this is the true story of an elite Marine special operations unit bombed by an IED and shot at during an Afghanistan ambush. The Marine Commandos were falsely accused of gunning down innocent Afghan civilians following the ambush. The unit's leader, Major Fred Galvin, was summarily relieved of duty, and his unit was booted from the combat zone. They were condemned by everyone, from the Afghan president to American generals. When Fox Company returned to America, Galvin and his captain were the targets of the first Court of Inquiry in the Marines in fifty years.Support the show

An interview with the author of I Have Time For You, Lisa Carmichael.I Have Time for You reminds us we are all important…and we all deserve time. Do you search for what it takes to create a fulfilling life?  You are not alone! The weekly affirmations will lead you on that journey–and help you find your own confidence. Take the time to face your biggest challenges using affirmations so you can learn what it means to truly live.  Through affirmations, Lisa embraces the emotions most people feel. By embracing the seven principles, Lisa guides you in creating your own journey by helping you gain confidence through affirmations–and this starts simply with a journal. In I Have Time for You, Lisa shares her own affirmations in hopes that you'll create your own. Leaning into her own transparency and vulnerability allowed her to realize that the only person that held her back was herself. Lisa Carmicheal is an entrepreneur and marketing professional who lives in Minnesota.  She's a dedicated wife and the mother of three adult children whose transition into adulthood and the step into an empty nest was part of this journey. You will avoid the disadvantages of control and bring more love into your life.Support the show

Brooklyn to Baghdad is the true story of a retired NYPD intelligence sergeant applying his street-cop tactics and interrogation skills against a lethal insurgency that had infected Iraq. A group of retired Special Forces soldiers and law enforcement experts came together to form the counterinsurgency group code-named “Phoenix Team.” Exposing the corruption of both the Iraqi and US governments, the team faced serious setbacks and challenges. Brooklyn to Baghdad shows the effectiveness of Phoenix Team, their ability to process forensic evidence and human intelligence gleaned through interrogations at the point of capture to provide direct targeting for follow-on missions. This memoir also illustrates the politics of Washington, DC, and the US Army in the war-fighting effort, which continually hampered complete success while simultaneously preserving career aspirations. Throughout are many humorous and emotional anecdotes that reveal the men behind the missions and the toll the theater of war takes on real human lives.About the AuthorChris Strom is a former US Marine and retired sergeant with the NYPD Intelligence Division. In October 2007, Chris was recruited by the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), a government agency that devised top-secret strategies for combating IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan. As the lead tactical debriefing officer, he participated in over 110 combat missions and 91 captures of high-value targets (HVTs) in southern Iraq and performed more than 200 battlefield interrogations. Chris is married with two children and lives in Roanoke, Virginia.Support the show

A native of New Jersey, Lynn Sheft earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and established herself as a professional copywriter and creative director in South Florida. During her career, she won ADDY and CLIO awards for her campaigns for regional and national consumer accounts. In addition, she wrote articles for magazines, provided editing services and was an adjunct instructor teaching ESL classes.When she relocated to Connecticut, she turned to writing fiction full time, including short stories and novels. Her short story, “A Tryst with Fate” was published in Seascape: The Best New England Crime Stories. THE DEADLY GAME is her debut novel.She is a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime and lives in Madison, Connecticut with her husband Barry.About The Deadly GameSupport the show

An interview with Greg Dillon author of Thin Blue Lie: An Honest Cop vs. the FBI.A former FBI agent, now assigned to a federal fugitive task force, discovers FBI misconduct and reports his concerns to his boss, the head of all law enforcement for the state of Connecticut.When Dillon is subsequently removed from the task force, he is reassigned, demoted, harassed at home and work, then threatened with termination.Dillon finally files a federal civil action against his employer, leading to a contentious trial that ultimately involves testimony from renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee and the most famous police whistleblower of all time, former New York city detective Frank Serpico.Even after a major courtroom victory and landmark decision, Dillon realizes retaliation has only just begun.Support the show

This week Elsa talks with author and book marketing coach, Mark Albert. He shares his own writing & authorship journey as well as important tips and advice for new and aspiring authors (and us seasoned ones, too!) from his book, The Six ElementsSupport the show

This week's spotlight author is Corey Toomey, author of Heather's Mannequin.THE HEART-STOPPING DEBUT FROM ATHENA'S DREAM PUBLISHING-AN ACTION-ADVENTURE COMBINING NEW ADULT FICTION AND CLASSIC LITERATURE.Cast out of a world that destroyed half of her body and much of her mind, Heather Zlamanowski retreats to a forested haven, getting by with the aid of prosthetic limbs.The world can't take what is left of me. Or so she thinks.Outside her home, a war draws near. Outside the forest, evil forces conspire against her.One day, she is forced to make an impossible choice to save a young child-a refugee of the approaching conflict. She must venture into a war zone at the risk of destroying her broken body. And shattering her fragile mind.With surprising twists, lyrical prose, and unforgettable characters, Heather's Mannequin is an unflinching examination of trauma and the attendant victimhood of our times.____Everyone has to start somewhere, and if you want to be an author, here's how you start. Welcome to the Writer's Tribe Talk show, where we'll be talking all things writing, publishing, and promoting. Have questions? We'd love to hear from you. Want to be a guest? We'd love to hear from you, too! Elsa is an author of over 20 books, speaker, and Vice President of the Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association. Don't forget to watch the show on YouTube, too!Support the show

Author Katie Civitelli joins the show this week to share the story behind her fantasy series, Fallen Light. From her fabulous book covers to the deeply personal motivation & inspiration behind the series to her insights and advice for new and aspiring authors, Katie's interview is a must watch (even with a couple audio glitches!)Check out Katie's Books HERE and HEREWatch this episode and more HERESupport the show

Congrats! Elsa has some invaluable tis for you to make it a great experience for both you and your host! Don't forget to watch the show on YouTube, too!Support the show

"Be brave. Be kind. Fight fires." That's the motto of firefighters, like Hersch Wilson, who spend their lives walking toward, rather than away from, danger and suffering. In this unique collection of true stories and practical wisdom, Wilson shares the Zen-like techniques that allow people like him to stay grounded while navigating danger, comforting others, and coping with their personal response to each crisis. As in Zen practice, firefighters are trained to be fully in the moment and present to the heartbeat, the life at hand. Each of five sections applies the firefighter's experience to everyone's lives. Listeners learn to maintain perspective and equilibrium even in the midst of urgency and to prepare for adversity as well as aftermath and recovery. Finally, six key strategies for thriving in the face of difficulty include practical exercises and real-world advice. Every life contains the unexpected and the unwelcome. Since how we cope with those inevitable events, more than the events themselves, defines the quality of our lives, Firefighter Zen is an invaluable guide to meeting every day with our best calm, creative, and optimistic selves.Support the show

The week's Spotlight Author is Johan Jansen Van Rensburg. Watch the show on YouTubeSupport the show

Steve Dragon started telling his daughter these stories when she was 3 years old. With the help of her older brother Steven Jr. she believed the stories as much as she believed in Santa Claus. Steve has been a volunteer firefighter and fire service instructor since 1975. Steven Jr. now has 2 sons and the stories are being told to them.Watch on YOUTUBEAre you an author struggling to get noticed? Book a Spotlight Author Interview & start building your media presence!Support the show

Although born in La Jolla, California, Patricia spent half her childhood in Washington, D.C., the home of several generations of her mother's family. In 1961, her mother died. Only 18, Patricia returned to Vassar College with a year at the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, and earned a B.A. degree in Philosophy. Later, as a single parent of three children, she raised, raced, and showed Thoroughbred horses. She also completed a Masters degree followed by a PhD. Patricia has taught English and writing, written for magazines, had a newspaper column, and sold many of her paintings. She now lives in Virginia with her husband and menagerie of dogs, horses, and cats. Author of five books, she was the 2002 winner of San Diego Book Awards Association, recipient of the 2004 Woman of Achievement Award, Best Books Award Finalist, and 1st runner up trophy winner JADA Award Winning Novel Contest 2006. Please visit www.literarylady.comSupport the show

Author and former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, Barbara  Wheeler, has written "Cuahi Li Hix," an often times hilarious, charming, and touching account of her time in Belize as part of the Peace Corps.Are you an author struggling to get your book noticed? Why not book a Spotlight Author interview with Elsa? One of the best ways to get the word out about your book is to snag author interviews, but they're hard to come by ... until now.As a low cost option, I offer authors the opportunity to come on the show and promote their books WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK!How it works: We interview via Zoom.You'll need:Good internet connection A quiet space to record (Don't worry, we know life happens! Dogs barking, kids interrupting. We'll edit if need be.) If connecting via phone/tablet, be sure to have device in landscape mode rather than portrait You get:Up to 30 minutes of interview/promotion time Access to produced video & audio links for your personal and promotional use on any & all platforms Promo graphic to promote your appearance Support the show

Meet sci-fi author Adam Gaffen, creator of the Cassidy Chronicles Universe!Meet Aiyana and Kendra, two women who will change the world and humanity's place in the universe with their discoveries and exploration of the stars. Begin with Volume 1, which contains three gripping tales that will draw you into an incredible adventure.Follow the author of this LGBTQ Science Fiction Series, Adam Gaffen, on FB and IGWatch the Show on Youtube!Support the show

This week's guest is Author, Freelance Editor, and Writing Instructor, Stacy JubaStacy is sharing her knowledge & experience in the wonderful world of authorship. Take a listen (and watch the show on our Youtube channel, too!About Stacy:Award-winning writer Stacy Juba loves reading novels as much as writing them and has authored titles ideal for book clubs or the beach. She loves to write stories that are crisp, fresh, and satisfying and that feature characters at a crossroads in their lives. She has authored books about reality TV contestants targeted by a killer, an obit writer investigating a cold case, teen psychics who control minds, a theme park Cinderella finding her Prince Charming, twin high school hockey stars battling on the ice, and teddy bears learning to raise the U.S. flag: she pursues whatever story ideas won't leave her alone. Stacy has made bestseller lists including GalleyCat's Barnes & Noble Bestsellers, GalleyCat's Mystery and Thriller Bestsellers, and multiple Amazon Top 100 lists, and she has also been ranked as one of the Most Popular Authors in Mysteries on Amazon. She has had books ranked as #5 and #11 in the Nook Store and #30 on the Amazon Kindle Paid List.Stacy's first novel Face-Off, about twin brothers competing on the hockey rink for their father's approval, was originally published when she was 18 years old under her maiden name, Stacy Drumtra, and has been re-issued for a new generation of readers. She released the sequel, Offsides, 26 years after the publication of Face-Off. She is a past recipient of the William F. Deeck – Malice Domestic Grant for new mystery writers.Stacy has written more than 3,000 articles and won over a dozen writing awards, including recognition from the New England Press Association, Parenting Publications of America, Suburban Newspapers of America, and the Stuttering Foundation of America. She is also a winner of the American Cancer Society New England Chapter's Sword of Hope Media Award. She features books and authors on her blog, and also reviews books, apps, and other resources that support families raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes.After years of working as a reporter and freelance writer, Stacy now concentrates on writing books and helping other authors through her editing and online course business Shortcuts for Writers and her international Facebook group for writers. Her signature course, Book Editing Blueprint: A Step-By-Step Plan to Making Your Novels Publishable, empowers fiction writers to think like an editor so they can save time and money. Support the show

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Our guest this week shares the moving story of ...Accountability: Facing The Truth To Discover Self-EmpowermentA look inside:Laura Strobel has written and published a riveting story of personal growth and self-empowerment through a terrible ordeal that she believes will inspire many others.At sixty-one years old and having been married now for over thirty years, the incident that happened early on in Laura's marriage irrevocably impacted her life. But she survived. And her marriage survived. It has taken her over twenty years to finally finish this body of work. Now Laura Strobel wants to reach out in her quest to help others. This is her story, but she feels sure that countless women will identify and connect to it as if they were reading their own truth.Told in three parts, written under a pseudonym, Accountability follows the journey of perseverance through a labyrinth of trials that evolves into an enlightening experience.Support the show