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In this episode of the Speak Up Sis Podcast, we shine a spotlight on author Deborah Jefferson in our new Author Showcase series. Deborah opens up about the inspiration behind her book A Rose Wrapped in Thorn, a powerful story of love, loss, and healing. She takes us behind the scenes of her writing process, her journey to publishing, and how her personal experiences shaped the pages of this deeply moving work. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a book lover seeking stories that touch the soul, this conversation offers insight, wisdom, and a reminder that beauty often blooms through adversity.

Dr. Jan Yager is a sociologist, freelance writer, coach, speaker, artist, and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York. Jan has a Ph.D. from The City University of New York Graduate Center and an M.A. in criminal justice from Goddard College. She did a year of graduate work in art therapy at Hahnemann Medical College, took courses in nonfiction writing at the New School and editing and publishing in the NYU Publishing program. Jan majored in fine arts at Hofstra University which presented her with the Art Student of the Year award. Her 50+ award-winning books, translated into 35 languages, include the international hit relationship title, When Friendship Hurts: How to Deal With Friends Who Betray, Abandon, or Wound You, published by Simon & Schuster/Touchstone, and translated into 29 languages, as well as the business books Work Less, Do More: The 7-Day Productivity Makeover (in 10 languages); Productive Relationships (in 3 languages); Friendshifts: The Power of Friendship and How It Shapes Our Lives; the series 365 Daily Affirmations (with 5 books on happiness, relationships, time management, creative weight management, and friendship); Business Protocol; Effective Business and Nonfiction Writing; 125 Ways to Meet the Love of Your Life; Put More Time on Your Side; as well as children's books (The Quiet Dog; The Reading Rabbit; The Cantaloupe Cat); and four novels (On the Run; The Pretty One; Untimely Death; and Just Your Everyday People); and journals including Birthday Tracker & Journal; Friendship Thoughts, Famous Quotes, and a Journal; Personal Journal; and more titles. (See the Books & More section of the site for a more comprehensive list of titles as well as available translations.) Jan has appeared on The View, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, CNN, NPR and other major shows.

In this engaging episode, Alex takes us to the heart of the literary scene in Missouri, moderating the much-awaited Missouri Author Showcase, held at the iconic St. Louis Public Library. This event, sponsored by Dunaway Books, features captivating readings by local authors and an opportunity to peek into their creative minds. Get ready to be taken on a riveting journey through different genres and stories, all proudly penned by talents from the Show-Me State. Listen to readings from local authors Jeff Berney, Fedora Amis, Sally Berneathy, Cynthia Graham, and Piper Punches, followed by a Q & A session. ⁠⁠Special thanks to St. Louis Public Library⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Dunaway Books⁠⁠ for presenting the Missouri Author Showcase. This event and MGO episode would not have been possible without their support and their commitment to local literature. Want to watch the event? Here's a link to the YouTube video:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N-hzngy9eY⁠ Featured authors: Fedora Amis Sally Berneathy Jeff Berney Cynthia Graham J. Alexander Greenwood Piper Punches Want to watch the event? Here's a link to the YouTube video:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N-hzngy9eY⁠⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice, and don't forget to subscribe for more literary journeys! For show notes and more, visit the show website at MGOPod.com. Follow him on Twitter:  @A_Greenwood This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2023, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

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St. Louis Public Library and Dunaway Books proudly present the Missouri Author Showcase moderated by writer and podcaster J. Alexander Greenwood. Come listen to readings from local authors Jeff Berney, Fedora Amis, Sally Berneathy, Cynthia Graham, and Piper Punches. Q & A session to follow. A meet and greet will be held from 5 - 6 pm in the lobby of the auditorium with books available for purchase. The program begins at 6, ending at 8 p.m. This event will be recorded 'live' and featured on Greenwood's podcast "Mysterious Goings On." Learn more at JAlexanderGreenwood.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/j-alexander-greenwood/message

We're back for part 2 of the MicroBook Magic Author Showcase! Hurrah! Party! This week, we'll hear from Sarah Milne, Yinka Ewuola, and Sharon Blue as they read from their upcoming MicroBooks. If you'd like to join us for Season 3 of MicroBook Magic and write your own book by May Day, check the link in the show notes!   Key Takeaways:   [1:20] A little bit about Sarah and her microbook!  [4:50] Sarah reads a bit of her microbook.  [12:15] A little bit about Yinka and why she decided to write this book.  [23:15] Remember to keep writing! The world needs your books.  [23:55] Sharon shares her story and why she wanted to write her book!  [30:30] Vicky loves Sharon's book because we all think we know what self care is, but we actually don't.    Mentioned in This Episode: Website Book Breakthrough Jam Podcast Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast Email Vicky about 1:1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk MicroBook Magic  

This week, join us for a MicroBook special! To celebrate the end of MicroBook Magic Season 2, Vicky hosted an Author Showcase for MicroBook authors to read a snippet from their upcoming books. Join us for part 1 this week, as we hear all about what a MicroBook actually is, then listen to Hillary Weiss, Clara Callís Lewis, Sara Walka, and Sophie Blackmore entertain and delight us. Enjoy!   Key Takeaways:   [3:30] Is a big book too daunting for you? That's okay! Write a microbook. [5:45] Hillary talks about the microbook that she created.  [8:15] Hillary reads a snippet from her book.  [13:30] Clara shares her story and why she wanted to write a microbook. [20:25] Sara is next! She shares her story and why she wanted to write a book.  [27:10] Sophie shares why she wanted to write a book and why she struggled so hard to write one until now.  [33:55] What stops people from writing a book that's been ‘overdone' in a particular industry?    Mentioned in This Episode: Website Book Breakthrough Jam Podcast Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast Email Vicky about 1:1 coaching at: vicky@moxiebooks.co.uk Microbook Magic  

Sharon C. Jenkins is the Principal for The Master Communicator's Writing Services. She has provided writing and coaching services to authors for the past 15 years and worked as an editor for a major, minority-owned communications and marketing company where she supervised over 50 contributing authors. Author of 20 books, eBooks, and an audiobook. Board member for the award-winning Brilliant Women in Film, who directed and produced her mini-documentary, The Birthing of a Book Baby. She has been the conference host for multiple writers' conferences. She has also been a featured panelist or speaker at national, regional, and local events such as the Authors Marketing Guild, Houston's Writefest, Living Your Dreams Conference, 2019 Marketplace Fair's Author Showcase, Houston Independent Authors' Writers Lunch, Nonfiction Authors Association, and the Houston Writers Guild, and the Urban League and NAACP National Conferences. Sharon is a graduate of the NHPO Leadership Institute and a member of NHPO Houston. She is also a Ladies Lifegroup Leader at Lakewood Church.

Tune in to meet the Co-Authors of the upcoming book collaboration, PEARLS- Wisdom, and advice from emerging women leaders. Watch the  Amazon LIVE -  https://www.amazon.com/live/broadcast/bc4443ee-99ac-46a8-bbfa-e28bc88391a0?ref=cm_sw_al_YRAcO7x8A3VLg Pre-Order PEARLS at https://mitchellproductions.my.canva.site/ Interview schedule (pictured in order of appearance): Erika Brooks 1) 10:05 am - 10:15 am EST -  Patricia Witherspoon-Dyer 2) 10:15 am - 10:25 am EST Dr. Tamara Dias 3) 10:25 am - 10:45 am EST Valarie Harris 4) 10:50 am - 11:00 am EST Katherine L. Staten 5) 11:00 am - 11:10 am EST LTomay Varlack-Butler 6) 11:10 am - 11:20 am EST Penny McPherson 7) 11:20 am - 11:30 am EST Carmen Jimenez-Pride 8) 11:30 am - 11:40 am EST Natalie Bryan 9) 11:45 am EST - 11:55 am EST Sharvette Mitchell, Visionary Author & Host PEARLS is a collection of advice and guidance for women who want to excel in various areas of their life, career, and business.  In this engaging combination of intimate stories, thought provoking guidance, strategic advice, and practical tips, 11 emerging leaders share pearls of wisdom. By the end of PEARLS, you'll walk away with a collection of invisible pearl necklaces that will make you feel empowered. You will have a renewed sense of direction and confidence to face what's next for YOU.

Show Notes, Episode 37, Celebrating Our Authors Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Need fresh ideas for your reading or shopping lists? We have the event for you! In this special Author Showcase episode, authors from our American Council of the Blind (ACB) Community, Behind Our Eyes, and beyond share their books and where to find them. Hear firsthand from many authors - all in one episode! Books of all genres and formats make great holiday and special gifts. And how fun it is to give books of authors you know or have heard! From mystery to inspirational memoire, children's books poetry, holiday books, and more, discover some new titles for your reading and shopping pleasure! So make some hot chocolate, open your shopping list, and enjoy the Writing Works Wonders Holiday Author Celebration and Showcase. Our Guest Authors (In order of Apperance) Alice Jane-Marie Massa Book title: The Christmas Carriage and Other Writings of the Holiday Season. Spanning from Thanksgiving through January, this 101-page holiday book sparkles with short stories, poems, memoirs, essays, and even two "how-to" pieces. Available in several formats Audio from BARD as DBC 08305 Braille from Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE from Milwaukee, Wisconsin): http://www.ablenow.org Print, with a festive cover, from Amazon. Author web page-dldbooks.com/alicemassa/ Author weekly blog: http://alice13wordwalk.wordpress.com e-mail: alicejmassa@gmail.com ====== Ann Chiappetta, M.S. Books available at Amazon, Smashwords, Audible, NLS BARD and Bookshare links for books by title. All titles are listed on Amazom and www.smashwords.com, additional formats and buying links below. Upwelling:Poems © 2016 Poetry ISBN 9781537464909 Available in all eBook formats and Amazon/Kindle editions ($2.99) and softcover ($7.95). Audible link; Bookshare link NLS BARD catalog: DBC03812 Follow Your Dog: A Story of Love and Trust © 2017 nonfiction ISBN 1978341679 Available in all eBook formats, and Amazon/Kindle editions ($ 3.99); softcover ($11.95). Audible link; Bookshare link NLS BARD catalog: DBC11582 Words of Life: Poems and Essays © 2019 creative nonfiction ISBN: 9781795513845 Available in all eBook formats, and Amazon/Kindle editions ($3.50); softcover ($9.95). Audible link; Bookshare link NLS BARD catalog DBC03790 A String of Stories: from the heart to the future C 2020 Short Story Collection ISBN 9798613205684 Available in all eBook formats, and Amazon/Kindle editions ($3.50); softcover ($9.50). Audible.com link; Bookshare link NLS BARD catalog DBC 03767 For reviews, interviews, audio, and video performances, go to website www.annchiappetta.com Contact me: anniecms64@gmail.com mobile: 914.393.6605 (US) ====== Marlene Mesot Poetry, Mystery Book Titles/Series: Cat Stalker's Sonnets Edgey Poetry 4 Elements of Mystery – A four book series Purging Fire Snowball Effects Whirlwind of Fear Terra Terror Available on Amazon, and Christianbooks.com Website: https://www.marlsmenagerie.com/ email: Marlmesot@gmail.com Marlene's Interview, Episode 26 on Writing Works Wonders ====== Valerie Ries-Lerman Book title "Between Two Worlds" Poems, prose, and paintings with a message of hope. From the author - Being born premature, I was not given much chances of survival. Despite challenges, sometimes daunting, I persevered and prospered. I would like this book to be an inspiration, reminding us all that there is always light that follows the darkest of nights. Order your copy by emailing the author. email: betweentwoworlds2021@yahoo.com ====== Carol Farnsworth Chap book- Leaf Memories. Includes photos. The book includes photos. Available on Smashnooks, Amazon ebook, and print Amazon author's page: https://www.amazon.com/Carol-Farnsworth/e/B09BMJ44YK%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Author's Blog: Blindontheliteside.com Author email: carolfarn@aol.com ====== Peter Altschul Three nonfiction books - memoire, short essays, and self help. Breaking Barriers, Working and Loving While Blind (2012) Breaking It Down and Connecting the Dots: Creating Common Ground Where Contention Rules (2017) Riding Elephants: Creating Common Group Where Contention Rules (2021) Available on Amazon - Kindle and print (all books) NLS Talking Books/BARD (first two books) Bookshare (all three books) web: Dldbooks.com/peteraltschul Peter's Interview Episode 34 on Writing Works Wonders ====== Abbie Taylor Why Grandma Doesn't Know Me. Her sixth book. A holiday season book which includes family coping with older adults' changing health. Available on Amazon - Kindle, Smashwords - audio books Bookshare NLS Talking Books/ BARD - soon web: abbiejohnsontaylor.com ====== Cheryl McNeil Fisher Children's books, reading grades 1st-4th grades Cindy and Sammy series - Fun adventures with her guide dog. Learning about guide dogs and visual impairment. Sister series- Apple Batter Up History mystery book coming summer 2022 Time Capsule- memoire of an older woman. Available through Audible Smashwords - some titles Print books best price, through author. web: https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com ====== DeAnna Quietwater Noriega Book title: Fifty Years of Walking with Friends. Poetry and essays, memoire. Chronicle of my life with nine guide dogs. Available at Amazon, & Smashwords com web: dldbooks.com/dqnoriega/ Email: dqnoriega@gmail.com ====== Patty Fletcher Campbell's Rambles: Pathway to Freedom, 2nd edition Literary fiction. Available on Amazon Website: Pattysworld.com Writing Opportunities Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders! All details available at our Contact Us Portal Contact Information: Website www.WritingWorksWonders.com Podcast email WritingworksPodcast@gmail.com Phone or text 347-467-0221 (Not a toll-free number) Writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Sign-up for our Email List Support this podcast through our Tip Jar or Patreon. Please Follow Us- We want to be social ;) Facebook @WritingWorksWonders Twitter @WritingWksPod Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/ Dr. Kathleen P. 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In part five of the Author Showcase, we have in the guest chair a returning guest to the show who is now a first-time author, Karen "Joy" Langley.Joy Langley is an online course creator,  stress management coach, cognitive behavioural therapist, and author of the book, "Navigating Stress". Joy says her sole purpose on this earth is to help 1 million people in the only way she knows how to  – help them remember what ‘joy feels like … using humour, playfulness, curiosity and an appetite for life.  She uses her 3 part Joy T.E.A system to helps clients question their thought process, recognise they have choices, and that their biggest choice is the one to ‘change’ and move on. She equips her clients with this and other tools and strategies that help them develop a better attitude towards stress, build greater resilience and reduce the impact of daily life events. This means they experience more joy and less emotional pain.The Empowering Insights You'll Learn In This EpisodeThe compelling WHY that inspires her great workHow the book "Conversations with God" helped her to reconnect with her spiritual selfWhy we experience stress in our bodyThe biological responses our body undergoes when we are stressedHow she reframed the stress she experienced while writing her first book to complete itHow to repurpose your energyCoping strategies for navigating stressWhat she learned about herself from writing her first bookThe superpower that enabled her to write her first bookThe theme songs she associates with her bookAnd much more...Contact Karen "Joy" LangleyEmail: joy@stopfeelingstressedout.comWebsite: https://www.stopfeelingstressedout.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenjoylangley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stopfeelingstressedout.communitySubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the fourth segment of the Author Showcase, Author Toretha Wright is in the guest chair.Toretha Wright is a writer of prose, plays, and poetry. Her works include ten celebrated novels and poetry books, three children’s books, several performed plays, and essays on the human condition.  She's been writing professionally for 18 years.She has been honored twice as a “Living Legend” for “phenomenal writing” and recently won  a National Book Award for Historical Fiction/Romance for my book  "The Secrets of the Harvest." My latest book is "Ties That Bind Us - Part II: Cleo's Song" published September 27, 2020She is the owner of WrightStuf Consulting, LLC. The company provides assistance to literary artists who would like their voice in print. Our services include editing, proofreading, and general assistance to others in the arts and entertainment industry. Empowering Insights You Will Gain from this EpisodeThe childhood experiences that inspired her to love writingThe book that was her prized possession growing upThe benefits of becoming a member of a writer's groupWhat she gained from being a guest of a reader's groupWhy she doesn't struggle with writer's blockWhat she would tell her younger self when she first embraced the path of becoming an authorKey insights and strategies from her creative writing processHow she uses stories told to her, and her experiences to create award-winning fiction booksAnd so much more ... Contact Toretha WrightWebsiteFacebookRecent Book: Ties That Bind Us - Part II: Cleo's Song" Subscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

As part of our third segment of the Author Showcase, we have in the guest chair today, David C. Squires, author of How I Became Beanie Dave.  He asserts, "Just be yourself because no one can be a better you than you!"David Christian Squires was born May 23, 2004. He always knew he was special. One day his grandmother told him the story of his birth. His umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck; but God made sure he was born without incident.David was always extremely insightful into the needs of his brother and everyone around him. It's as if God gifted him to care for everyone.Always asking questions. Always full of life and love David really fell in love with sports. Today David is a great student, notable football player, regional champion wrestler, track and field athlete, and an asset to anyone who has the pleasure of meeting him.Beanie Dave is a fictional character David and his mom developed to share some of his real-life experiences with other kids who struggle with being unique too.Empowering Insights You'll Gain from This EpisodeWhat he learned about himself with all the school changes he has had to endure due to the COVID pandemicWhy it's important to him to stand out and accept that he is differentHow he and his mom developed the fictional character Beanie Dave for his first two booksBeing different doesn't mean that something is wrong with youWhy he wore the same pair of black jeans every day during his 5th-grade yearWhy Spider-Man is his favorite superhero and how he emulates him in everyday lifeHis marketing strategy for his booksAdvice he would give to teens and adults aspiring to write their first bookAnd so much moreContact David C. SquiresFacebookBook: How I Became Beanie DaveSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the second part of the Author Showcase podcast series, we have a returning guest to the show, Dr. Julianna Hynes. She says, " A lot of what we want isn't a destination, it's a process."Dr. Julianna Hynes is the CEO of Julianna Hyness & Associates. She's the author of Living on Purpose: The Black Woman’s Guide to Shattering The Glass Ceiling.  She's a coach, speaker, career, and leadership coach.In our conversation, we dive into her writing process to complete writing projects while discussing key insights from her book and how we can navigate career success with greater clarity and focus.Empowering Tangible Takeaways You Will Receive from this EpisodeHow her book was birthed out of her own experience of navigating her careerThe challenges she faced at the start of her career as a black womanWhy her book is so on time for this moment in our collective historyInsights she gained from her research for the bookA key lesson about embracing the process of writing to get into a flowKey insights from her book and why they are relative today, especially for black womenWhy relationships are the secret sauce to advancement in the workplace and in business Two key actions that are necessary to navigating career successThe advice she shares with black women to move forward and shatter glass ceilingsAnd so much more...Contact Dr. Julianna Hynes Cell: 925.207.1578 Website BookFREE Career Strategy CallSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Guest(s): Charelle Lans, author of author of “The Roadmap To Success: Moving From the 95 Who Fail To The 5 Who Succeed.” This book is an inspiring piece of literary work. Author, Charelle Lans illustrates practical steps to building the momentum needed in getting things done. “The Roadmap To Success” is a mustread how to succeed by associating mentally inconceivable difficulties with executional physical feats. Charelle’s “The Roadmap To Success” is a great depiction of how to transfer energy to pursuing one’s goals and abilities. Charelle provides an inspirational interview.

Betty can be purchased from Loganberry Books online at https://store.loganberrybooks.com/betty-novel Betty is the second novel written by Tiffany McDaniel, a coming of age story about a girl born to a white mother and a Cherokee father in rural Ohio, and how she manages the brutal secrets of her family's past as they come to light. Loganberry elsewhere: Website: loganberrybooks.com; Online store: store.loganberrybooks.com; Bookshop.org affiliate page: bookshop.org/shop/loganberrybooks; Hummingbird Digital Media affiliate page for eBooks: loganberry.papertrell.com; Libro.fm audiobooks: Libro.fm; Facebook: @loganberrybooks; Twitter: @loganberrybooks; Instagram: @loganberrybooks Theme music attribution: Ambient Corporate by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6188-ambient-corporate License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loganberrybooks/support

Join us for our latest episode featuring 3 Authors from "Something Or Other Publishing!" We talked about their books and their stories. Welcome to the "Man at 50 Podcast!" - KristaLyn Vetovich / Eric Mondschein & Kate Seger! Connect with them online & get Your Copy of their Amazing Books at the links below! https://www.kristalynavetovich.com https://www.ericmondschein.com https://kateseger.com https://soopllc.com *** Your Host - Brad Richard Scars & Stripes Coffee: https://www.ss.coffee/bradrichard Pure Green: https://puregreenfranchise.com/our-story-1 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y7uzojak Website: https://www.bradrichard.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manat50/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/manat50/support

This book is an inspiring piece of literary work. Author, Alicia Newton, provides a literary piece of work that will touch your soul. Believe, Begin, Become, is a must-read to help us through these difficult times. Alicia Newton’s Believe, Begin, Become. provides that inspiration. Alicia Newton provides an unforgettable and insightful interview.

Crown Holders Conversations Day 12 Crown Holders Transmedia is the parent company of EDC Creations Media Group, the Sankofa Literary Society, the Black Authors Network Radio Show and Black Pearls Magazine. The Sankofa Literary Society empowers independent and/or self-published authors through mentoring programs. The popular BAN radio program offers new authors a chance to showcase their books to thousands of international readers weekly. Black Pearls Magazine, is an online literary destination for thousands bookclubs and social network fans around the globe. Saturday Night May 16, 2020 Featured Authors and Books -  Carolina Soul: The Down Home Taste of the Carolinas by Chef Jerome Brown  -  Courage to Pursue: A Guide to Greatness by Lisa Blackmon -  Toschia Moffett, Prosperity Publications Chief Operating Officer -  Dr. Loren Alves, Prosperity Publications Founding Partner READ MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS AT:  http://crownholderstransmedia.com Crown Holders Transmedia and EDC Creations Media Group has evolved from a one-person event planning operation to one of the nation’s leading African American, woman owned, Internet publicity and book promotion firms. Crown Holders Transmedia and EDC Creations are a marketing, branding, and PR firm that specializes in book promotion, Internet 3.0 marketing campaigns for artists in film and music, brand coaching and RSS feed syndication for businesses, new authors and entrepreneurs. 

A bit late due to *gestures at everything*, but this episode Jon ends the Indie Author Showcase with another spacefaring story in Jim Hanson's Champagne Brunch of the Insectivores. Stay tuned to the end to hear about the future plans for Living in the Stacks.

We have a wonderful author and book for our Author Showcase Series. Author Vicki Wright Hamilton joined us to talk about her new book, “Game Face: Corporate Success Strategies of a Trail-Blazing Tech Warrior.” Vicki talked about her and why it is needed by professionals. She provides an awesome interview on her book. Do you have your “Game Face” on? You need to get her book!

As we hunker down during the pandemic, Dexter leads the discussion on P.J. Friel’s urban fantasy romance set in Akron, A Twist of Wyrd.

This month, Max leads our discussion with one of their favorite novels, the galactic epic Dancing with Eternity by John Patrick Lowrie.

Note: This month’s book is not available for purchase at this time, but if anyone’s interested in being a beta reader, you can contact the author here: msadprice@gmail.com.This month’s episode begins Jon’s theme, the Indie Author Showcase, where we read books from independent authors we know and have them on the show to discuss them. First up, Melody has us read A.D. Price’s Stelvei: The Lavender Project, and we interview her about the book and her writing process.

Today we are showcasing Christopher Rosin who won two writing awards in high school and has a bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He lives in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, with his family of four and two dogs. This is his first book: The Immortality Recipe is available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/ChristopherRosin. Listen for a short sneak peak out of his his new book.

This is a little sneak peak into my new children's book Smile Poem Feel. Take a free sneak peak to listen to excerpts of the book. Please check into www.Souphistication.Tumblr.com for information on where to purchase the audiobook, the paperback and the ePub. Thank you & Enjoy!

Celebrating Our Featured Authors on #SeducingThePenTour FEATURED AUTHORS AND BOOKS - Failure to Protect by Pamela Samuels Young - The Wolf Queen Duology by Cerece Rennie Murphy - The Key to My Pain by Antoinette Davis  - Unfortunately Francine by Joan Vassar - Seeds of Deception by Arlene L. Walker - Unveiled by La Rhonda Crosby-Johnson - Out of the Shadows: Love, Lies & Consequences (Book 4) by Natasha D. Frazier    #UnwrappedLit, #CrownHoldersLead, #CrownHoldersTransmedia, #SedcucingThePen     You can find out more about each of the authors on the Seducing the Pen Tour at:   https://www.smore.com/9yzf-seducing-the-pen-book-tour If you would like to be a guest on BAN Radio Show, visit our website to reserve your spot at:  http://www.edc-creations.com/banradiofaq.html About the Host Ella D. Curry is the president of EDC Creations Media Group. She brings more than twenty-five years of PR and marketing experience to clients in film, music, publishing and corporate event planning. Her expertise, as well as her love for all things literary has earned her a reputation as a respected leader in the publishing/marketing industry. Widely recognized as a leading expert on African American Internet book promotion she is asked to speak and/or moderate panels at literary events and conferences across the nation. Ella uses the latest technology and proven business models to create golden success behind every project and book she launches into the world!  

Join Daisa, Jade and Jemma in 'the morning after the night before' where we have a catch up about the incredible Author Showcase and Celebration Evening at Water's Edge. Thank you once again for all the support, it was a great night had by all.  

Celebrating Our Featured Authors on #SeducingThePenTour You can find out more about each of the authors on the Seducing the Pen Tour at:   https://www.smore.com/9yzf-seducing-the-pen-book-tour If you would like to be a guest on BAN Radio Show, visit our website to reserve your spot at:  http://www.edc-creations.com/banradiofaq.html   Featured Authors Reading from their Books:  *  Miami Beat: The Secret Society by Frederica P. Burden *  Miami Beat II: Dilemmas by Frederica P. Burden *  Miami Beat III: Illusions by Frederica P. Burden *  Unveiled by La Rhonda Crosby-Johnson *  Loving You by Jessica Tilles *  Unfortunately Francine by Joan Vassar *  Black Series Volume 1-3 by Joan Vassar *  Elbert: The Uncaged Mind by Joan Vassar *  Emancipating James by Joan Vassar *  Passport Wife by Terri D. * Seeds of Deception by Arlene L. Walker About the Host Ella D. Curry is the president of EDC Creations Media Group. She brings more than twenty-five years of PR and marketing experience to clients in film, music, publishing and corporate event planning. Her expertise, as well as her love for all things literary has earned her a reputation as a respected leader in the publishing/marketing industry. Widely recognized as a leading expert on African American Internet book promotion she is asked to speak and/or moderate panels at literary events and conferences across the nation. Ella uses the latest technology and proven business models to create golden success behind every project and book she launches into the world!

Celebrating Our Featured Authors on #SeducingThePenTour You can find out more about each of the authors on the Seducing the Pen Tour at:   https://www.smore.com/9yzf-seducing-the-pen-book-tour If you would like to be a guest on BAN Radio Show, visit our website to reserve your spot at:  http://www.edc-creations.com/banradiofaq.html   Featured Authors Reading from their Books *  My Son's Fugacious Life: Two Murderers, One Conviction by Tonda Wright *  Maxine’s New Job by Dr. Lynda J. Mubarak *  Maxine Listens by Dr. Lynda Mubarak *  Shorty and The Sullivans by Lynda Jones-Mubarak *  Stripped For Greater: Walk By Faith by Michele Nicole *  There Is Sunshine After The Rain: Making It Through Life’s Struggle by Patricia A. Saunders *  LongTales for ShortTails Children Stories by Duane Lance Filer *  Overcoming Bias and Racism in Your Workspace by Gregory L. Harris   About the Host Ella D. Curry is the president of EDC Creations Media Group. She brings more than twenty-five years of PR and marketing experience to clients in film, music, publishing and corporate event planning. Her expertise, as well as her love for all things literary has earned her a reputation as a respected leader in the publishing/marketing industry. Widely recognized as a leading expert on African American Internet book promotion she is asked to speak and/or moderate panels at literary events and conferences across the nation. 

Celebrating Our Featured Authors on #SeducingThePenTour You can find out more about each of the authors on the Seducing the Pen Tour at:  https://www.smore.com/9yzf-seducing-the-pen-book-tour   If you would like to be a guest on BAN Radio Show, visit our website to reserve your spot at:  http://www.edc-creations.com/banradiofaq.html   Featured Authors Reading from their Books:  * Two 'Til Midnight: A Novel by Bernard L. Dillard   * Josephine Baker’s Last Dance by Sherry Jones * Telling Stories by Cheri Paris Edwards * The Caged Butterfly by author Marian L. Thomas * Unlawful Seduction by Sassy Sinclair    About the Host Ella D. Curry is the president of EDC Creations Media Group. She brings more than twenty-five years of PR and marketing experience to clients in film, music, publishing and corporate event planning. Her expertise, as well as her love for all things literary has earned her a reputation as a respected leader in the publishing/marketing industry. Widely recognized as a leading expert on African American Internet book promotion she is asked to speak and/or moderate panels at literary events and conferences across the nation. Her client list reads like the Who's Who Elite of publishing and with good reason! Ella uses the latest technology and proven business models to create golden success behind every project and book she launches into the world! The popular Black Authors Network radio program offers new authors a chance to showcase their books to thousands of readers weekly. 

Celebrating Our Featured Authors on #SeducingThePenTour You can find out more about each of the authors on the Seducing the Pen Tour at:  https://www.smore.com/9yzf-seducing-the-pen-book-tour If you would like to be a guest on BAN Radio Show, visit our website to reserve your spot at:  http://www.edc-creations.com/banradiofaq.html   Featured Authors Reading from their Books:  * Delayed But Not Denied 3 by Asia Williams * The Other Side of Cancer by Annette Leeds * Broken Conditions (Volume 1 of the Clean Colored Girl Chronicles)  by Jo Lena Johnson * Stripped For Greater: Walk By Faith by Michele Nicole * Men and Intimacy, Real Talk. Real Answers by Therez Fleetwood * Falling Through The Ceiling: Our Family ADHD Memoir by Audrey R. Jones and Larry A. Jones, M.D. * My Last Baggage Call Aboard Air Force One: A Journey of Sacrifice, Service, Family, and Friendship by Glenn W. Powell * My Son's Fugacious Life: Two Murderers, One Conviction by Tonda Wright * Family Is Not Everything: How to Minimize Their Mess, Maximize Your Happiness and Enjoy Emotional Baggage Breakthroughs by Anita Washington  * Invisible No More: Empowering Young Black Women and Girls to Rise-Up as Leaders by Dr. Raye Mitchell * There Is Sunshine After The Rain: Making It Through Life’s Struggle by Patricia A. Saunders #CrownHoldersLead, #CrownHoldersStoryTime, #UnwrappedLit  

Celebrating Our Featured Authors on #SeducingThePenTour You can find out more about each of the authors on the Seducing the Pen Tour at:  https://www.smore.com/9yzf-seducing-the-pen-book-tour   Featured Authors Reading from their Books:  * Seeds of Deception by Arlene L. Walker * The Key to My Pain by Antoinette Davis * Unveiled by La Rhonda Crosby-Johnson * Love for Liberty by Ann Clay - Love Like It’s Hot * Heat at First Sight by Barbara Keaton - Love Like It’s Hot * Sweet Heat Rising by Nicki Night - Love Like It’s Hot     If you would like to be a guest on BAN Radio Show, visit our website to reserve your spot at:  http://www.edc-creations.com/banradiofaq.html   About the Host Ella D. Curry is the president of EDC Creations Media Group and Crown Holders Transmedia. She brings more than twenty-five years of PR and marketing experience to clients in film, music, publishing and corporate event planning. Her expertise, as well as her love for all things literary has earned her a reputation as a respected leader in the publishing/marketing industry. EDC Creations is the parent company of the Sankofa Literary Society, the Black Authors Network Radio Show and Black Pearls Magazine. The Sankofa Literary Society empowers independent and/or self-published authors through mentoring programs. The popular Black Authors Network radio program offers new authors a chance to showcase their books to thousands of readers weekly. Black Pearls Magazine, is a online literary destination for thousands bookclubs and social network fans around the globe.  

Hey there everybody, thank you so much for checking out this episode of the Author Showcase presented by colincanhelp.com Today’s episode we talk to Canadian Author, Raquel Rich. What originally brought Raquel to my radar was her twitter description: Author of Hamartia, loves dogs and most people. Travel addict. Despises turtlenecks, balloons, and winter. Check out the full write up at: https://www.colincanhelp.com/podcasts/raquel-rich/ Support the author: https://amzn.to/31kZf9M --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/colins-conversations/message

Marvel's Runaways Season 2 will soon be on Hulu: catch up with Sara and some graphic novels here at the library. Need help signing up for Health Insurance? Nicole discusses our drop in services. Plus join us for our first Local Author's Showcase...Gilda is here with the details.

We are the ORIGINAL Written Apocalypse. Started as a show on Prepper Podcast in 2017. It was swiftly welcomed to the podcasting world as one that showcased Authors of the Apocalypse. Here we are a year later and much has evolved to engage the readers, continue to showcase authors, and emerge as a central location to find out about these authors of the apocalyptic/dystopian genres. The Written Apocalypse grew and mid year expanded to include the exclusive "Author Showcase" at events around the nation. A singular place where you can find authors at select events. Hobnob, sit down and chat them up. Watch a scene or a reading or have some quick photo ops while getting the next installment of your favorite series. With a desire to engage the readers and  discover more about the audience we have so much more and will now, offer prizes and giveaways, discuss topics of interest, and generally just hang out with fans. On this show the Written Apocalypse introduces you to the Authors of the Apocalypse. Who are they that are part of the quest to engage the readers and showcase the post-apocalyptic/dystopian genres. Chat with them, join in the special presentation of the Emergence! Call in to chat witht he Chosen 13 and win some prizes! (713) 955-0518 Check out the archives on Prepper Podcast's Written Apocalypse show page.  

Author Showcase at your local library. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shequitalee/support

Join the Hash's David Downs on September 17 at Rock Steady in uptown Oakland (1741 San Pablo)for a night of conversation with some of the Bay Area's most prominent names in cannabis lit: Stephen DeAngelo, Ellen Komp, Cheri Sicard and Michael Backes.

Living Life on Purpose features expert guests on a wide variety of topics including Sustainability, Spirituality, Optimal Health & Well Being and Inspirational Nonfiction Authors, Musicians and Entertainers.Every author has a story to tell  or message to share. Listen to each of these authors share what makes them tick and the magic of their written works.My 1st Guest 12:00-12:15pm PST: LAWRENCE ELLIOTT ~ PRACTICAL PROVERBS FOR EVERYDAY LIVINGMy 2nd Guest 12:15-12:30pm PST: JUDY MORGAN DVM ~ FROM NEEDLES TO NATURALMy 3rd Guest 12:30-12:45pm PST: CARLOS CEDILLO ~ SOUL KIN JOURNEYSMy 4th Guest 12:45-1:00pm PST:  ~ JANNA BEATTY ~ QUINTESSENTIAL STYLEMy 5th Guest 1:00-1:15pm PST: TWANA LAWLER ~ MY LIFE: FROM TRAGEDY TO DESTINYMy 6th Guest 1:15-1:30pm PST: MARY ELLEN CIGANOVICH ~ HEALING WORDS, LIFE LESSONS TO INSPIREMy 7th Guest 1:30-1:45pm PST: DIANE BRANDON ~ DREAM INTREPRETATIONS FOR BEGINNERSMy 8th Guest 1:45-2:00pm PST:  ~ HEIDI SIEFKAS ~ WHEN ALL BALLS DROP To learn more about being a guest, book promotion services or to sponsor for this show, contact Suzanne@YourNextStepCoach.com Show music provided to us by Mona Garcia. www.MonaGarcia.com

Living Life on Purpose features expert guests on a wide variety of topics including Sustainability, Spirituality, Optimal Health & Well Being and Inspirational Nonfiction Authors, Musicians and Entertainers.Every author has a story to tell  or message to share. Listen to each of these authors share what makes them tick and the magic of their written works.My 1st Guest 12:00-12:15pm PST: LAWRENCE ELLIOTT ~ PRACTICAL PROVERBS FOR EVERYDAY LIVINGMy 2nd Guest 12:15-12:30pm PST: JUDY MORGAN DVM ~ FROM NEEDLES TO NATURALMy 3rd Guest 12:30-12:45pm PST: CARLOS CEDILLO ~ SOUL KIN JOURNEYSMy 4th Guest 12:45-1:00pm PST:  ~ JANNA BEATTY ~ QUINTESSENTIAL STYLEMy 5th Guest 1:00-1:15pm PST: TWANA LAWLER ~ MY LIFE: FROM TRAGEDY TO DESTINYMy 6th Guest 1:15-1:30pm PST: MARY ELLEN CIGANOVICH ~ HEALING WORDS, LIFE LESSONS TO INSPIREMy 7th Guest 1:30-1:45pm PST: DIANE BRANDON ~ DREAM INTREPRETATIONS FOR BEGINNERSMy 8th Guest 1:45-2:00pm PST:  ~ HEIDI SIEFKAS ~ WHEN ALL BALLS DROP To learn more about being a guest, book promotion services or to sponsor for this show, contact Suzanne@YourNextStepCoach.com Show music provided to us by Mona Garcia. www.MonaGarcia.com

Join Marsha and Willow on Wednesday October 22 at 11 AM EST 10 AM CST 9AM MT 8 AM PST for a very special show featuring Jo Michaels. Jo Michaels has been The World of Ink Networks sponsor for the month of October.  Jo is a graphic artist, editor and fascinating blogger. Her wonderful heartfelt imagination will become your guide as you read about the magical world that her characters live in. Her female characters are powerful beyond compare and her writing makes you proud to be a woman and also makes you want to share everything about Jo's writing. Her blog is terrific especially for new authors because she explains her technique and that is so very helpful to new writers. Join the fun. Call in number # 714-242-5259 Jo's Links Personal Interestshttp://jomichaels.blogspot.com/ http://www.twitter.com/writejomichaels https://www.writejomichaels.com/ https://www.amazon.com/author/jomichaels