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Season 7: Episode 5 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Jon C. Stott speaking about his book "Wild Blueberry Summer: More Upper Michigan Moments and Memories." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com www.modernhistorypress.com/store/Jon-C-Stott-c132541501 JON C. STOTT has been previously honored for Yooper Ale Trails: Craft Breweries and Brewpubs of Michigan's Upper Peninsula (2023). He is a man with many interests, including the natural world, U.P. history, professional hockey, and of course, a good craft brew. Wild Blueberry Summer: More Upper Michigan Moments and Memories is actually the second memoir of his cottage visits and local ramblings in the Crooked Lake area. The first book, Summers at the Lake: Upper Michigan Moments and Memories, spans several decades, while Wild Blueberry Summer follows his adventures over a single calendar season.

Natasha Lester is a WA based  author of nine book including The Paris Orphan (published in some regions as The French Photographer), The Paris Secret and The Paris Seamstress  which made the New York Times best sellers list. Natasha Lester was talking about her new book, The Chateau on Sunset at the Kiama Pavilion on May 6th presented by The Friends of Kiama Library and Candy Andersen recorded it for KCR.KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Season 7: Episode 4 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Deborah K. Frontiera speaking about her book "Living On Sisu: The 1913 Union Copper Strike Tragedy." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com www.authorsden.com/deborahkfrontiera DEBORAH K. FRONTIERA grew up in Lake Linden with some friends whose fathers worked in the Calumet & Hecla stamp mill, others whose Finnish parents and grandparents farmed the Traprock Valley, and a father and grandfather who were in business and mining engineering. She, like her character Emma, found it difficult to sort out the multiple sides of the 1913 union strike. She taught in Houston public schools from 1985 until 2008 and then taught creative writing part-time for Houston's WITS (Writers In The Schools) program. Upon retirement from teaching, she and her husband moved back to her beloved U.P., but they head south during part of the winter to be with their daughters and grandchildren. She has written for children, young adults and adults, fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Several of her books have won awards.

Glenna Turnbull, author of the recently released novel The Art of Getting Lost and Found, talks to me about the book, her writing process, and the pressure of a self-imposed writing deadline.

OG BOOKS+ author and new friend SAFFRON BROOKS is on a new episode of ijustredthisbook--the podcast to talk about her forth coming novel FORBIDDEN FRUIT + an EXCLUUUSSSIIIVEEE straight from the author on what's next!Pre-order FORBIDDEN FRUIT by Saffron Brooks: https://www.booksplusindy.com/product-page/forbidden-fruit-by-saffron-brooks-book-2Available May 31, 2026LOVING QUEEN NOW AVAILABLE: https://www.booksplusindy.com/product-page/loving-queen-by-saffron-brooksLOVING QUEEN review on ijustreadthisbook--the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0U1fOUaWJw3MhBN69SfQU6?si=hbuzvnbWRimmv1MHGM9DWAThe Black Lizzie McGuire Gone Bad by Taylor J. Bridgeforth: https://www.booksplusindy.com/product-page/better-luck-next-time-coming-up-danaSHOP MY INDIE/INDY/BIPOC BOOKSTORE: www.booksplusindy.comYOU PROMISE NOW AVAILABLE: www.booksplusindy.com/product-page/you-promise-book-1 If you want to know the title and author of future episodes be sure to subscribe to my monthly newsletter--or surprises can be more fun!

The Friends of Kiama Library present author Candice Fox, introduced by president of the FoKL, Perrie Crowshaw. Recorded at Kiama Library by Candy Andersen 16.4.26KCR: live streaming at kcr.org.au or via the Kiama Community Radio App. Contact us: admin@kcr.org.au

Season 7: Episode 3 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Ellen Lord speaking about her book "Vigil." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com www.ellenlordauthor.com ELLEN LORD grew up in the wilds of northern Michigan. Her writing is inspired by exploration of the natural world and by the stories of folks she has met along the way. She is a confessional poet with a penchant for humor and melancholy. She is a Behavioral Health therapist and resides in both Charlevoix and Trout Creek, Michigan. She often leads poetry workshops and readings in Northern and Upper Michigan. Her first chapbook, Relative Sanity (Modern History Press, 2023) is available wherever new books are sold. Learn more at ellenlordauthor.com.

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Ann Livingston has spent decades helping drug user groups organize. In the 1990s, she helped co-found the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, and is currently working with the Nanaimo Area Network of Drug Users (NANDU). “ A drug user group in the simplest mission statement is to improve the lives of people who have not […]

Season 7: Episode 2 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Sue Harrison speaking about her book "Rescuing Crash, The Good Dog." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com https://sueharrison.com/ SUE HARRISON was raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and lives in Pickford with her husband Neil, a retired high school principal. A graduate of Pickford High School and Lake Superior State University, Harrison was named an LSSU Distinguished Alumna and served eight years on the University's Board of Regents. She was an adjunct instructor of creative writing and advanced creative writing and worked in the public relations department as the University writer and acting department head. Sue has written six novels set in ancient Alaska. Her other novels include Sisu, a National Advanced Readers Book, and The Midwife's Touch, which was selected as a semi-finalist in the 2023 Society of Midland Authors' national literary awards adult fiction competition. It was also an Amazon top ten bestseller and named a 2024 Upper Peninsula Notable Book. In 2023, she was inducted into the Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame.

In this month's episode, I talk with author Sharon Bala about her new novel Good Guys, a sometimes-scathing satire of the world of non-profits and well-meaning charity. We both dive a little into personal experience, and we also discuss what Sharon's been reading. Then, Emma joins me for another look at this year's Canada Reads books, where we continue to judge books by their covers.

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Season 7: Episode 1 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Diana Magnuson speaking about her book "Garden Sleeping, Garden Growing." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com https://www.dianamagnuson.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Sleeping-Growing-Around-Year/dp/B0FRCPFPVV Diana Magnuson has illustrated over a hundred children's books, bringing characters to life with brush and pencil. She taught illustration classes at Northern Michigan University and presented in schools. In 2016, she was named Marquette City's Visual Artist of the year. Her gallery work focuses on Nature and Climate Change. She now resides with her husband and dog Annwyn in Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior.

New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra joins the Kindred Spirits today to discuss her new book, Anne of a Different Island. We talk Anne of Green Gables, adaptation vs. homage, and idyllic summers on Mackinac Island. With digressions covering everything from book bans to ADHD representation to the inspiring power of Jonathan Crombie, this is a discussion you won't want to miss. Want more from Virginia Kantra? You can find her on her website, on instagram, on Facebook or on her substack.  And of course you can find Anne of a Different Island anywhere you buy books, but especially at the KSBC bookshop.   Inspired by: Ragon is inspired by the candy shop in Anne of Different Island and recommends the Smitten Kitchen Apple Cider Caramels to make at home.   Virginia is also inspired by that candy shop and her substack offers a Chocolate Fudge Cookie Recipe created just to celebrate the book by her amazing husband!   Kelly is inspired by the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for summer vacation! You can support the pod by shopping through our Bookshop link for any books we've recommended!   If you want to get a free logo sticker from us, either leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share your love for the pod on social media!  Send us a photo of your share or review at either our email: kindredspirits.bookclub@gmail.com or on our KindredSpirits.BookClub Instagram. 

I talk with journalist and author Heather Barrett about uncovering little-known women's history in her new book The Mill Girls. Stay tuned at the end for a little Canada Reads preview in which Emma Cole and I literally judge books by their covers.

Season 6: Episode 11 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Larry Jorgensen, speaking about his book, "Make It Go In the Snow: People and Ideas in the History of Snowmobiles." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com www.amazon.com/Make-Go-Snow-History-Snowmobiles/dp/1615998144 LARRY JORGENSEN first became addicted to the sport and business of snowmobiling after buying his first sled, an Arctic Cat, in 1967. He purchased that Cat from the first Arctic Cat dealer in Green Bay, a local shoe repair shop which had a total available inventory of two machines. Jorgensen was fortunate to become a riding member of the pioneer cross-country snowmobile group, the Peninsula Pathfinders of Upper Michigan. He participated in the club's first three long-distance rides, including the 1970 trip across the giant Mackinac Bridge which connects lower Michigan to the Upper Peninsula. Although he owned the Arctic Cat, he had been convinced to ride an Eskimo snowmobile and it may have been the only time an Eskimo sled crossed the Big Mac.

What I do and what I would have done before being published.Join fellowships and take the grants that are given by said company for your writing.I wish I had known about half of the opportunities I found out about recently o my gosh,I thought people were gatekeeping, but no, it was a lack of researching and knowledgeable information about the subject that equaled missed opportunities for anyone not willing to research or form fellowships or kill their own ego.That does not mean doing anything strange, it means step out side of yourself and being willing to learn from different avenues and people; however, it is many organizations that are only out to take your money, selling falsehoods, so check for yourselfGo by A Conversation with Alexandria August This message is for Tasha, whom I met at an event last year. I pray your writing

Today’s episode is brought to you by…the snow day! It’s been another long while since I posted an episode of my podcast. Being back in the secondary classroom has left me still trying to find my groove. But! Today’s snow day seemed like the perfect opportunity to edit and post another episode. Thanks, Snow! ItContinue reading "Rachel Bird by Becky Citra | Author Talk"

My latest author talk finds me sitting down with Jen Winsor to talk about the joys and perils of working on a cruise ship, unexpected parenthood, and writing your first book. You're going to want to pick up a copy of Jen's book "Ship Moms." Links to where to find it and more info are in the show notes at https://shelfesteem2017.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/episode-63-author-talk-with-jen-winsor/

This episode of the Please Me! Podcast features a deep, intimate conversation with dark romance author Bria Rose, celebrated for her seductive, emotionally rich, and morally gray fairy-tale retellings. Together, we explore how trauma, healing, sexuality, empowerment, and feminine archetypes shape her storytelling and the dark, alluring worlds she creates. Bria opens up about the inspiration behind Her Dark Promise, her twisted Beauty and the Beast retelling, while offering exclusive insight into her upcoming dark Pinocchio retelling and a new morally gray romance currently in development. We also discuss her Disney upbringing, how innocence and darkness intertwine in adult fantasy, and why readers crave complex, flawed, emotionally intense characters. This episode includes a raw, vulnerable role-play segment delving into boundaries, relationships, communication, desire, self-worth, erotic identity, and reclaiming feminine power. Perfect for listeners who adore dark romance, romantasy, adult fairy-tale retellings, erotic storytelling, and trauma-informed character development. Additional Resources Mentioned Sexual Health & Testing • Shameless Care — At-home sexual health testingUse code PLEASME for $15 offhttps://shamelesscare.com/ • SDC.com — Free trial membershipUse code 37340https://www.sdc.com/ Disaster Relief Donations • Support survivors of the recent typhoon and earthquake in the Philippineshttps://www.worldvision.org/ Eve's Communities & Exclusive Content • Patreon (ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive photos):https://pleaseme.online/ • Substack (articles, updates, erotic essays, Q&A):https://pleasemewitheve.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 6: Episode 10 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Patricia Graham, whose husband Loren R. Graham speaking about her late husband's book, "A Face in the Rock: The Tale of a Grand Island Chippewa." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com www.amazon.com/Face-Rock-Grand-Island-Chippewa/dp/0520215672 LOREN R. GRAHAM was a distinguished American historian of science whose research illuminated the intricate relationships among science, technology, philosophy, and society—particularly within Russia and the Soviet Union. As a professor emeritus at both MIT and Harvard University, he was widely admired for his deep understanding of how cultural and political contexts shaped scientific ideas and institutions. Over his long and influential career, Graham authored numerous acclaimed books, including Science in Russia and the Soviet Union, Lysenko's Ghost, and Lonely Ideas, each exploring the ethical and social dimensions of scientific progress. His work bridged disciplines and continents, earning him international recognition as one of the foremost scholars of the history of science and the moral responsibilities of scientific inquiry. cover of the book Eight miles long and four miles wide, Grand Island lies off the south shore of Lake Superior. It was once home to a sizable community of Chippewa Indians who lived in harmony with the land and with each other. Their tragic demise began early in the nineteenth century when their fellow tribesmen from the mainland goaded them into waging war against rival Sioux. The war party was decimated; only one young brave, Powers of the Air, lived to tell the story that celebrated the heroism of his band and formed the basis of the legend that survives today. Powers of the Air lived to witness the desecration of Grand Island by the fur and logging industries, the Christianization of the tribe, and the near total loss of the Chippewa language, history, and culture. Graham charts the plight of the Chippewa as white culture steadily encroaches, forcing the native people off the island and dispersing their community on the mainland. The story ends with happier events of the past two decades, including the protection of Grand Island within the National Forest system, and the resurgence of Chippewa culture.

Osa Atoe is an artist, teacher, and ceramicist operating Pottery by Osa, producing small-batch handmade ceramics. Currently residing in Sarasota, Florida, Osa previously lived in Portland, Oregon, and New Orleans, Louisiana. It was these two cities where she primarily made her punk zine, Shotgun Seamstress. Osa is also a punk musician who performed in numerous bands including VHS, New Bloods, and Firebrand.  Read the Book Place a hold on Shotgun Seamstress in the Library's online catalog. Did you know that any book by a featured Lit Chat author counts toward the Jax Stacks Reading Challenge? Join in on the fun! Find out what authors we're hosting in the next few months.  --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

When the world feels heavy, choosing joy can sound naïve. We think it's the most practical move you can make. In this heartfelt episode, we share how a brutal “year of authenticity” led to a bold decision to claim a “year of joy,” and why that choice reshaped daily life. You'll hear a reading from Small Pearl's Big Wisdom titled We Will Have Joy, then we unpack how gratitude and delight fade without tending, and how to bring them back through simple, repeatable practices.We explore joy as medicine for the soul: the counterweight that steadies your nervous system and expands your perspective during hard seasons. From dance rehearsals that dissolve stress in minutes to tiny present-moment miracles like a dog napping belly-up, we show how nothing outside needs to change for your inner state to shift. Joy doesn't erase facts; it equips you to meet them with more compassion, creativity, and clarity. You'll learn how to set morning intentions, close your day with a quick “what was joyful” check, and use movement, nature, and mindful naming to anchor goodness in real time.This conversation is for anyone who feels stretched thin yet wants a grounded way back to aliveness. We make the case that joy is not a reward for finishing the hard work; it's the fuel that makes the hard work possible. Walk away with practical tools to cultivate joy now, not “someday,” and a gentle nudge to claim even a few drops on the toughest days. If this resonated, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs light today, and leave a review to help more hearts find their way here.Tune in next week for a new episode to support and empower your light--Your Heart Magic is a space where heart wisdom, spirituality, and psychology meet. Enjoy episodes centered on mental health, spirituality, personal growth, healing, and well-being. Featured as one of the best Heart Energy and Akashic Records Podcasts in 2024 by PlayerFM and Globally Ranked in the top 5% in Listen Notes.Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the Award-Winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. A psychologist with a mystic mind, she weaves perspectives from both worlds to offer holistic wisdom.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/books FACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekw INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekw WEBSITE - www.bethannekw.com CONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact

In this episode, local author Dr. Ashley Baker speaks with Ross about her new book The Ashes of Us, which is a novel that navigates themes of trauma, paternal love, and the devastating price of retribution. Dr. Baker talks about her inspiration for the book and how she's utilized her experiences and knowledge to write a book that is ultimately a tribute to her own father, who was a forensic pathologist.  Dr. Baker is a clinical psychologist (PsyD), who practices and lives in Forsyth County, and is author of two psychological suspense novels, including The Furious Others.  Dr. Baker will be at the Sharon Forks Library on October 22, 2025 at 7:00PM for a reading and author talk for The Ashes of Us. We hope to see you there!

Season 6: Episode 9 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Carol Schultz speaking about her book "The Story of Journey: The Great Horned Owl." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com www.amazon.com/Story-Journey-Great-Horned-Book/dp/B0CMDJCMPJ CAROL L. SCHULTZ grew up in the beautiful Upper Peninsula, where she was the middle of 6 children in her family. In a neighborhood full of kids, there was always someone to spend time with outdoors. After marrying, raising children, and working outside of the home, she retired and found the time to write and paint (almost) as much as she would like to. She is a self-taught artist and author of children's books. Her nature-inspired children's books gave her the outlet to write and illustrate the wonderful area in which we live. The beauty of the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin, with its abundant wildlife, wooded areas, and multiple lakes and rivers, has always been an inspiration for her work. Winter is her time of year to create my artwork, with the summers spent outdoors as much as possible. It is her fondest hope that readers will enjoy her work and that it will inspire them to create their own.

We're closing out this season of All My Relations with something new and something we're deeply proud of: the launch of our Author Talk series — the first step in the All My Relations + NDN Girls Book Club.In this debut Author Talk, Matika and Temryss sit down with poet and memoirist Sasha LaPointe (Upper Skagit, Nooksack), whose work explores trauma, healing, punk rock, and the power of ancestral memory. Together, they dive into Sasha's acclaimed books Red Paint and Thunder Song, weaving in stories of lineage, belonging, and the courage it takes to write the things we're told not to say.This tender conversation is an intimate exploration of Sasha's life as an author, where we deep dive into storytelling as a form of Indigenous resistance and remembrance, and the challenges of writing through trauma with clarity and care. Sasha reflects on what it means to be a prolific Indigenous woman author and, reveals the hidden histories beneath the tulip fields of the Skagit Valley, and shares how the stories of her ancestors—and sea maidens—still live in her writing and spirit.This episode is not only the season finale—this episode is big medicine, and it's also an invitation. We hope you'll read along with us, join our hybrid book discussions, and help us build a community that supports Indigenous authors. Sign up for the All My Relations Book Club at allmyrelationspodcast.com/book-club to get invites, books,  background materials, and access to our live events.Resources: – Support Sasha's books: Red Paint, Rose Quartz, and Thunder Song– Join the Book Club: allmyrelationspodcast.com/book-club – Support us on Patreon to watch the full video version of this Author Talk– Learn more about NDN Girls Book Club and the good work they're doing to support Native authors and youthLove this episode? Text the link to a friend or tell your auntie.Send us your thoughts!Support the showFollow us on Instagram @amrpodcast, or support our work on Patreon. Show notes are published on our website, Allmyrelationspodcast.com. Matika's book Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is available now! T'igwicid and Hyshqe for being on this journey with us.

Looking Out and Beyond set in the early 1950s during the dark Apartheid era, in a small rural town in South Africa, with flashbacks to the battle fields of the Second World War in North Africa. Two girls constantly encounter each other on the farm: Ada, is the only daughter of the farm owner, Jonah Courtnay and his war time bride Johelia. Nicky is a young girl of mixed descent, and daughter of the help on the farm. The harshness of those times, tests this relationship further, when the homestead is raided by the brutal, vengeful policeman, Koos.Buy the book from Woodslane PressToby's WebsiteTeacher's NotesGet from Amazon Click to join my mailing listTeachers Pay Teachers StoreGrab a copy of History, Her Story, Our Story from Amazon!If you would like to support the podcast, you and Buy Me a CoffeeWrite a review on Podchaser, Apple or Spotify.The History Detective Season 1 & 2 Album is now available on Spotify and all of your music streaming services.Contact: Instagram @HistoryDetective9, email historydetective9@gmail.comHistory Detective WebsiteAll music written and performed by Kelly Chase.

Season 6: Episode 8 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Sharon Dilworth speaking about her book "To Be Marquette." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com www.sharon-dilworth.com/tobemarquette SHARON DILWORTH is an award-winning novelist and short story writer whose work is deeply rooted in place, memory, and transformation. A graduate of Northern Michigan University, she now teaches creative writing at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. She is the author of three acclaimed story collections—The Long White, Women Drinking Benedictine, and Two Sides, Three Rivers—as well as the novels Year of the Ginkgo, My Riviera, and her newest release To Be Marquette (CMU Press). Her fiction has been recognized with the Iowa Short Fiction Prize, a Pushcart Prize, and grants from both the National Endowment for the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. In To Be Marquette, Dilworth draws on her own college years in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, weaving a heartfelt coming-of-age story of friendship, identity, and environmental activism against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Superior.

This week Phil is delighted to welcome Brittany from the Royal News Network to discuss the secret lives of European royal families, especially those of Spain, Belgium and Norway. Brittany has a remarkably detailed knowledge of royalty - and a great flair for storytelling. And we'll also hear what she thinks of Harry and Meghan's current level of popularity in the USA.You can check out Brittany's excellent channel here...https://www.youtube.com/@RoyalNewsNetworkSeveral Australia listeners have asked for a full list of where Phil is speaking there in October. And so here are five opportunities to see him and say ‘G'Day'.1) Melbourne with Prof Clare Wright 10 October...Phil Craig in conversation with Clare Wright.https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/14247562) Day Long conference in Melbourne 11 October...Fighting to the Finish: Australia in 1945 – Strategy, Victory and Legacy – MHHVhttps://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fighting-to-the-finish-australia-in-1945-strategy-victory-and-legacy/3) Sydney with Chris Masters 12 OctoberAuthor Talk: 1945 The Reckoning - Phil Craighttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/author-talk-1945-the-reckoning-phil-craig-tickets-12487638492894) Sydney with Michaela Kalowski 12 October...Author Talk and Book Launch - Phil Craig ‘1945: The Reckoning'https://events.humanitix.com/author-talk-and-book-launch-phil-craig-1945-the-reckoning5) Canberra with Christine Helliwell 15 October...Marking the end of the Second World War | Australian War Memorialhttps://www.awm.gov.au/the-end-of-the-second-world-warLooking for the perfect gift for a special scandalous someone - or someone you'd like to get scandalous with? We're here to help...https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScandalM...THE SCANDAL MONGERS PODCAST is also available to watch on Youtube...https://www.youtube.com/@thescandalmongerspodcastThe Scandal Mongers...https://x.com/mongerspodcastPhil Craig...https://x.com/philmcraigYou can get in touch with the show via...team@podcastworld.org(place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this month's #LiteraryAnything episode, we're sharing Hannah Kent in conversation with Pip Williams talking about Hannah's much anticipated autobiography 'Always Home, Always Homesick'. Written in rich detail and humorous and poignant anecdotes (some Hannah shares in this author talk), 'Always Home, Always Homesick' is both a memoir of her experiences of living in Iceland, and a wider consideration of the centrality of literature to the nation's culture and identity. Have you read it? You'll definitely want to after listening to Hannah talk about it! Listen wherever you get your pods.

Phil's old pod pal Andrew has written a groundbreaking and highly controversial new book on the Yorks - and he is returning to the pod with all the best stories! He's also going to share just how hard it was to get this book across the line, and the various obstacles put in his way.This book - for Andrew - is the culmination of years of fighting to get access to royal records, especially financial ones and so to connects to his work on Lord Mountbatten too.You can buy Entitled at our own bookshop here...https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/entit...Several Australia listeners have asked for a full list of where Phil is speaking there in October. And so here are six opportunities to see him and say ‘G'Day'.1) Perth 9 October...Was Australia Always the Good Guy in 1945? With Phil Craighttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/13793372) Melbourne with Prof Clare Wright 10 October...Phil Craig in conversation with Clare Wright.https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/14247563) Day Long conference in Melbourne 11 October...Fighting to the Finish: Australia in 1945 – Strategy, Victory and Legacy – MHHVhttps://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fighting-to-the-finish-australia-in-1945-strategy-victory-and-legacy/4) Sydney with Chris Masters 12 OctoberAuthor Talk: 1945 The Reckoning - Phil Craighttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/author-talk-1945-the-reckoning-phil-craig-tickets-12487638492895) Sydney with Michaela Kalowski 12 October...Author Talk and Book Launch - Phil Craig ‘1945: The Reckoning'https://events.humanitix.com/author-talk-and-book-launch-phil-craig-1945-the-reckoning6) Canberra with Christine Helliwell 15 October...Marking the end of the Second World War | Australian War Memorialhttps://www.awm.gov.au/the-end-of-the-second-world-warLooking for the perfect gift for a special scandalous someone - or someone you'd like to get scandalous with? We're here to help...https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScandalM...THE SCANDAL MONGERS PODCAST is also available to watch on Youtube...https://www.youtube.com/@thescandalmongerspodcastThe Scandal Mongers...https://x.com/mongerspodcastPhil Craig...https://x.com/philmcraigYou can get in touch with the show via...team@podcastworld.org(place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 6: Episode 7 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Joseph Heywood speaking about his book "Limpy's Adult Lexicon." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com JOSEPH HEYWOOD is a 1961 graduate of Rudyard High School in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Following a BA in Journalism and an Air Force career, he pursued a graduate degree in English Literature at Western Michigan University. Heywood is a former adjunct professor of professional writing at Western Michigan University. Author, cartoonist, painter, poet, photographer, fisherman, hiker, Heywood spends up to a month a year in trucks on patrol with Michigan conservation officers to gather information for the Woods Cop mystery series. He has worked in 15 counties in the Upper Peninsula with them under all kinds of conditions during all times of the day. All of the hiking he does alone is to prepare himself for the outings he does with the conservation officers. The experience helps make the stories authentic. Almost everything in the series has happened to a CO somewhere in the state.

Phil has just returned from a week Northern Ireland - a place where he worked during ‘the Troubles'. It prompted him to think about the peace process there, today's fashionable support for the pro-IRA (and allegedly pro Hezbollah) band called Kneecap, and why history tends to be kind to extremists.Then Sam Kelly joins from America to discuss his fantastic, often scandalous and sometimes very funny book on why drugs explain all human history. It's a little tongue in cheek but it reveals so many terrific new angles on some of the most celebrated figures of all time - from Alexander the Great through George Washington to Queen Victoria!Sam's book is available here...https://www.amazon.co.uk/Human-Histor...Several Australia listeners have asked for a full list of where Phil is speaking there in October. And so here are six opportunities to see him and say ‘G'Day'.1) Perth 9 October...Was Australia Always the Good Guy in 1945? With Phil Craighttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/13793372) Melbourne with Prof Clare Wright 10 October...Phil Craig in conversation with Clare Wright.https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/14247563) Day Long conference in Melbourne 11 October...Fighting to the Finish: Australia in 1945 – Strategy, Victory and Legacy – MHHVhttps://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fighting-to-the-finish-australia-in-1945-strategy-victory-and-legacy/4) Sydney with Chris Masters 12 October Author Talk: 1945 The Reckoning - Phil Craighttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/author-talk-1945-the-reckoning-phil-craig-tickets-12487638492895) Sydney with Michaela Kalowski 12 October...Author Talk and Book Launch - Phil Craig ‘1945: The Reckoning'https://events.humanitix.com/author-talk-and-book-launch-phil-craig-1945-the-reckoning6) Canberra with Christine Helliwell 15 October...Marking the end of the Second World War | Australian War Memorialhttps://www.awm.gov.au/the-end-of-the-second-world-warLooking for the perfect gift for a special scandalous someone - or someone you'd like to get scandalous with? We're here to help...https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ScandalM...You can get in touch with the show via...team@podcastworld.org(place 'Scandal Mongers' in the heading) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 6: Episode 6 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Joan H. Young speaking about her book "How to Hike the North Country Trail: Not Quite a Guide." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com booksleavingfootprints.com/index.htm JOAN H. YOUNG has enjoyed the outdoors her entire life. Highlights of her outdoor adventures include Girl Scouting, which provided yearly training in camp skills, the opportunity to engage in a 10-day canoe trip, and numerous short backpacking excursions. She was selected to attend the 1965 Senior Scout Roundup in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, an international event to which 10,000 girls were invited. She rode a bicycle from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean in 1986 How to Hike the North Country Trail is a planning guide. She writes an award-winning outdoor column for the Ludington Daily News and Mason County Press. For the past 12 years, she has also written fiction, including short stories, mysteries, and mysteries for children.

Celebrating PRIDE in rural places with Phil Stamper with my first episode in a while. Hope you'll join us.

Presented on June 4, 2025Shirley Russak Wachtel, East Brunswick author of the bestselling A Castle in Brooklyn, discusses the subject of generational trauma and how a daughter of the second generation of Holocaust survivors carries the parents' heartbreaking loss in her latest novel, THE BAKER OF LOST MEMORIES (Little A). A question and answer session will be held after Shirley's presentation along with a book signing.Shirley Russak Wachtel is the author of A Castle in Brooklyn (Little A), and her latest book, The Baker of Lost Memories (Little A). She is the daughter of Holocaust survivors and was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Shirley holds a doctor of letters degree from Drew University and for over thirty-five years has taught English literature at Middlesex College in Edison, New Jersey. Her podcast, EXTRAordinary People, features inspiring individuals who have overcome obstacles to make a difference. The mother of three grown sons and grandmother to three precocious granddaughters, she and her husband, Arthur, have lived in East Brunswick, New Jersey for thirty-seven years.

Season 6: Episode 5 --The UP Notable Book Club presents J.D. Austin speaking about his book "The Last Huck." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com www.amazon.com/Last-Huck-J-D-Austin/dp/1615998055 J.D. AUSTIN was raised in St. Louis, Missouri and has been moving gradually north since the age of fourteen. After dropping out of college in November of 2019, he worked as a kayak guide, a wedding server, bar security, lighting designer, stage carpenter, ski technician, and in the nursery department at a Home Depot. His fiction has appeared in The Incandescent Review and U.P. Reader Volume #7. The Last Huck is his first novel and his most recent book What You Find in the Woods is a collection of short stories about the Uppper Midwest.

Season 6: Episode 4 --The UP Notable Book Club presents Sharon M. Brunner speaking about her book "Michigan Indian Boarding School Survivors Speak Out." The Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) presents author events with winners of the UP Notable Book List. Make sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss any future UP Notable Book Club speakers! For more information please visit the links below www.UPPAA.org www.UPNotable.com https://www.amazon.com/Michigan-Indian-Boarding-School-Survivors/dp/1615998020 SHARON M. BRUNNER has worked with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians as an Education/Disabilities Coordinator for the tribal Head Start Program and as an Education Coordinator for the Johnson O'Malley Program. Sharon served as a private consultant for the Department of Health and Human Services as a federal reviewer of tribal Head Start Programs in the U.S. and was a professor for the Bay Mills Community College, a tribal college. As a member of the aforementioned tribe, she served on the Child Welfare Committee for many years. Sharon has spent a good portion of my life either providing service or writing about Native Americans. On May 17th, 2025 she will be presenting a workshop on “Addressing the Needs of Native Americans in Literature.” at the 27th annual Spring Conference of the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette, Michigan.

To thine own self be true: Sharon Brous has let this advice illuminate her path to becoming a rabbi. She was raised with a strong social, but not religious, Jewish identity. The more she studied and admired the humanity in the sages' writings, the more Brous felt her voice was silenced simply because she is a woman. Today, as an ordained rabbi, Brous's decades of hands-on pastoral care in Los Angeles has cleared “a path to become myself.” Her book, The Amen Effect—and how to get it—is embraced by seekers of every stripe and urges us to seek human connection in an increasingly isolated and divided world.

For this month's #LiteraryAnything episode we're sharing our author talk with Paul Flavel in conversation with Georgina McGuinness, where together they discussed Paul's book 'John Martin's: The Story of South Australia's Beloved Department Store'. The passing of the years has not dulled SA's loved for 'Johnnies', with thousands of people working there and even more loyally shopping there. It was amazing to see so many people join us for this author talk who still had very fond memories of the store.

Brian P. Swift's life was changed as a result of a tragic football accident when he was 17 years old. A C6 quadriplegic, he now lives life fully from a wheelchair as a personal development coach, speaker, best-selling author, radio personality, alumnus of Moraine Valley and graduate of DePaul University's College of Law.

https://nancykricorian.net/In vivid, poetic prose Nancy Kricorian's THE BURNING HEART OF THE WORLD tells the story of a Beirut Armenian family before, during, and after the Lebanese Civil War. Returning to the fabular tone of ZABELLE, her popular first novel, Kricorian conjures up the lost worlds and intergenerational traumas that haunt a family in permanent exile. Leavened with humor and imbued with the timelessness of a folktale, THE BURNING HEART OF THE WORLD is a sweeping saga that takes readers on an epic journey from the mountains of Cilicia to contemporary New York City.“Like colorful miniatures—from a childhood of elders haunted by the Armenian genocide, to girlhood and adolescence amidst war in Beirut, to marriage and children in New York at the time of 9/11—Nancy Kricorian finds just the right scale to bring her heroine's passage to vivid, reverberating life.” —Aram Saroyan“An arrestingly beautiful novel of how families draw us together, but also push us apart. Set amidst the backdrop of displacement and war, THE BURNING HEART OF THE WORLD illuminates how we carry history deep into even the most forgotten corners of ourselves. Once you start reading about Vera and her family you won't be able to put this book down.” —Marie Myung-Ok Lee, Author of The Evening Hero

Welcome to Monday Night Talk podcast for March 3, 2025! Guests and topics for this podcast includes a round table discussion with Duxbury resident Megan Driscoll, Select Board member Fernando Guitart, Fire Chief Rob Reardon and School Committee member Matt Gambino about the upcoming vote for the town's FY2026 budget and a $5.8 million dollar Proposition 2 1/2 override vote on March 8, the Annual Town Meeting, and March 22, the Annual Town Election. Josh Cutler, former State Rep, current undersecretary of Labor and book author stops by to talk about his new book, Under the Golden Dome. Finally, NY Times Bestselling author Dave Wedge provides details on an Author Talk at the Bridgewater Public Library where he'll share insight on the books he's written. Do you have a topic for a future show or info on an upcoming community event? Email us at mondaynighttalk@gmail.com If you're a fan of the show and enjoy our segments, you can either download your favorite segment from this site or subscribe to our podcasts through iTunes & Spotify today!  Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci, Copyright © 2025.

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccentSupport the show

Podcast Show Notes: The Power of Play: A Conversation with Rae PicaIn this eye-opening episode of Author Talk, Victoria sits down with Rae Pica to explore the transformative power of play in child development and education. Rae, an expert in early childhood education, shares insights from her new book, Why Play? offering valuable perspectives on it's essential for learning and growth.Key Topics Discussed:Importance of Play: Understanding why play is vital for cognitive and emotional development in children.Educational Approaches: How schools and parents can integrate play into learning routines for optimized educational outcomes.Challenges and Misconceptions: Addressing common misconceptions about play in education and the challenges of implementing play-centric learning.Practical Tips: Rae's practical advice for educators and parents to foster an environment where play is encouraged and nurtured.Quotes:“Play is the work of childhood.”“Children learn best when they are moving, exploring, and interacting with their environment.”About Rae Pica: Rae Pica is a renowned author and advocate for children's active learning and play. With decades of experience in the field, her works focus on the critical role movement and physical activity play in child development.Resources Mentioned:Rae Pica's books and articles on play and child development.Why Play? By Rae Pica COUPON CODE: PICAOC (Teachers College Press)Websites and tools for educators and parents to incorporate play into learning experiences.Call to Action:Subscribe to our podcast, on your favorite podcast platform, for more enlightening conversations with authors and experts in education.Explore Rae Pica's resources and start incorporating play into your child's daily routine for enriched learning experiences.Connect with Us:Website: www.outdoor-classrooms.comSocial Media: Follow us on Instagram and Outdoor Classrooms Facebook community for updates and community interactions.Support: If you have any questions or need assistance, contact us at victoria@outdoor-classrooms.com

I had so much fun talking with Sarah about the latest in her book world. To follow her go to @scmerrittauthor on Instagram.

In today's episode I am going to be chatting to the author of a new Historical Fiction murder mystery The Death of Dora Black, Lainie Anderson.  Lainie has made Kate Cocks the star of her new Historical fiction murder mystery novel, the Death of Dora Black. Kate Cocks, was the first policewoman in the British empire employed on the same salary as men and given the same powers of arrest as her male counterparts. The real Kate Cocks forced abusive husbands onto their knees to repent and recite the lord's prayer and her team were jujitsu experts.Get your copy of The Death of Dora BlackLainie Anderson's Website Click to join my mailing listTeachers Pay Teachers StoreGrab a copy of History, Her Story, Our Story from Amazon! If you would like to support the podcast, you and Buy Me a CoffeeWrite a review on Podchaser, Apple or Spotify.The History Detective Season 1 & 2 Album is now available on Spotify and all of your music streaming services.Contact: Twitter @HistoryDetect, Instagram @HistoryDetective9, email historydetective9@gmail.comHistory Detective WebsiteAll music written and performed by Kelly Chase.

Wellness is a buzzword that gets thrown a lot these days - but at its core, what does wellness really mean? And how do we design homes, towns, and entire cities where the wellness of residents is a top priority? In this special episode of Biophilic Solutions, we're sharing Dr. Phill Tabb's author talk from the Biophilic Leadership Summit, focusing on his latest book, Wellness Architecture and Urban Design, co-authored with Lahra Tatriele. In this talk, Phill provides some helpful definitions of wellness and demonstrates how certain design choices lay the groundwork for a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Wellness Architecture and Urban Design will be available for pre-order on August 16, 2024. Show NotesWellness Architecture and Urban Design by Phillip James Tabb and Lahra TatrielePresentation SlideshowGlobal Wellness InstituteMini-Forest Revolution: Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Restore the World by Hannah LewisSerenbeTerra School at SerenbeFivelements Retreat BaliKey Words: wellness, urban planning, urban design, biophilic design, biophilia, wellness real estate, real estate, nature, climate change, climate solutions, architecture, green architectureBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

In this episode: Aaron and his cat interviews author, "Madix-3!" Author Talk! Have a listen! Simply AMAZING! Madix-3's site: https://linktr.ee/madix3   Aaron's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aaronfrale Aaron's Horror Show: EMAIL: AARONSHORRORSHOW@GMAIL.COM FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/AaronsHorrorShow/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AaronHorrorShow Copyright holder is Aaron Frale: All songs provided by Spiral Copyright 2023 Spiral. You can check out their music at http://thespiral.bandcamp.com   Shows on The RPA Podcast/Network: Mondays: Real Paranormal Activity - The Podcast Tuesdays: Aaron's Horror Show with Aaron Frale Wednesdays: Terry's Mysterious Moments with Terry from Texas First Thursday (Bi-Monthly): Soul Stories with Tiffany Warren Thursdays: Strange Reality with Dave Emmons Fridays: Two "Entertaining Short Films"   REAL PARANORMAL ACTIVITY - THE PODCAST/NETWORK: Get our new App for iOS and Android! Its FREE! Download it now from the App stores! If you would like to listen to the archives, become a Premium Access member! For $3.99 a month you get unlimited access to the past Bonus, Listener Stories, Interviews and even audio books of Folklore from around the world! We use the funds for the show bills and to improve the show like the Apps! You can go to the website and click on the "Get Premium Access" button or you can register and also log into your existing account through the App! In the App just go to a Premium Episode and in the listing will be a "Padlock" icon. Tap on that and you will be brought into the Register/Login screen! You can then just use the App to log into your account or you can always go to the website! Thank you in advance and please enjoy yourselves!   Where else to find The RPA Podcast/Network: We're on all the major streaming audio platforms such as: Pandora, iHeart Radio Network, Spotify, Radio Public, etc, etc..    Ad Placement On RPA:  Have a product, service or book to promote? Have RPA brand you to the world at a fraction of the cost that others charge! Priced to fit any budget! You'll receive maximum exposure from RPA's listener audience of 161 countries! No Ad? No problem! We'll create one for you! Contact Aaron today! What have you got to lose? For details email: Aaron@RealParanormalActivity.com   Facebook Page: www.Facebook.com/Rpapodcast/ Website: www.RealParanormalActivity.com Twitter: @RPAPodcast Skype: RPAPodcast Hashtag: #RPAPodcast   Please take the RPA Survey. It'll help the show with future advertisers.

How can fiction help us avoid catastrophic futures and shape a better world for generations to come?In episode 443, Admiral James Stavridis shares insights from his latest novel, "2054," the second installment in a cautionary fiction trilogy. He shares the potential impact of artificial intelligence on society and the military, the need for sovereign states to control this powerful technology, and the importance of bridging political divides to address the challenges facing our nation. Through his writing, Admiral Stavridis aims to inspire readers to imagine dangerous futures and work towards reverse-engineering them to avoid potential catastrophes.[00:00 - 12:30] The Power of Cautionary FictionIntroduction of the Moderator Rickey BevingtonIntroduction of Admiral James StavridisAdmiral Stavridis explains his motivation for writing cautionary fiction novels[12:31 - 23:21] The Purpose of the TrilogyThe trilogy explores the challenges of the 21st century, including war, AI, and climate changeDifference between predictive fiction and cautionary fictionWhy use fiction to deliver this message?[23:22 - 27:58] The Singularity and the Future of AIThe concept of the singularity, where biology merges with technology, is introducedAI has the potential to be both enormously beneficial and malevolentThe novel explores the implications of AI and the race between nations to control it[27:59 - 00:35:45] The Future of Geopolitical Power and AI ControlNon-state actors, such as big tech and criminal enterprises, are now in the sandbox with governmentsThe importance of controlling AI early The U.S. is in a foot race with China regarding AI[35:46 - 42:12] The Need for a Cyber ForceThe importance of creating a dedicated cyber force within the U.S. militaryThe military faces challenges in recruiting due to competition with the civilian economyDespite the difficulties, young men and women will continue to serve their country[42:13 - 48:43] Finding Hope in a Divided NationThe U.S. will find its way out of the current political divisionsHe emphasizes the importance of listening to the other side and engaging in civil conversationsThe path forward lies in finding candidates who are willing to reach across the aisle and generate compromiseThe third book in the trilogy, "2084," explores the effects of climate change on geopoliticsKey quotes: "Like all new technologies, AI can be of enormous benefit and it can be enormously malevolent." - Admiral James Stavridis"The path is not in surrendering your positions on policies. It's about listening to the other side." - Admiral James StavridisDid you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click here to listen to our previous episodes.The Tactical Leader is powered by Advancing the Line for Veterans, a 501c3 supporting veteran entrepreneurship. If you or someone you know is passionate about supporting the veteran community, please head over to ATLVets.org and get...