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We all worship something, only when we become aware of what we worship can we recognize that the "default setting" isn't always the full picture. There are always alternatives, many of them better than the ones we thought we were stuck with.David Foster Wallace's commencement speech: https://fs.blog/david-foster-wallace-this-is-water/Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Additional Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/digital-altruism/202505/what-if-weve-misunderstood-willpower-all-alongRead Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've talked about this speech before, but today I wanted to share the full thing, for context. We all worship something, only when we become aware of what we worship can we recognize that the "default setting" isn't always the full picture. There are always alternatives, many of them better than the ones we thought we were stuck with. David Foster Wallace's commencement speech: https://fs.blog/david-foster-wallace-this-is-water/Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Additional Resources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/digital-altruism/202505/what-if-weve-misunderstood-willpower-all-alongRead Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Roger Nelson, founder of the Global Consciousness Project, shares how random number generators placed around the world respond when millions of people focus on major events like 9/11, elections, and celebrity deaths. Dr. Nelson started at Princeton University's Engineering Anomalies Research Lab studying whether human consciousness could affect sensitive electronic equipment. They found 15% of people could change random number generator behavior through intention alone. People who could do it were free of conditioning that says you can't. The effects were tiny but accumulated over years of data collection. This led Dr. Nelson to create the Global Consciousness Project in 1997. He placed random number generators around the world to see if major global events would affect them when millions share the same emotional state. The network started with 3 devices and grew to 60-70 by the end of the formal experiment. GCP 2.0 now has 1600 random number generators sending data to cloud servers. The results were undeniable. Across 500 events, the data showed a seven sigma deviation with odds of three parts in a trillion against chance. But what shocked researchers most was the timing. On 9/11, changes started four hours before the first plane hit. Major earthquakes showed patterns eight hours before they struck. Dr. Nelson's explanation: the global mind had premonitions. Liz and Dr. Nelson discuss why random number generators are vulnerable to consciousness when other devices aren't, what the noise problem means for interpreting results, and why some elections produced strong effects while others showed nothing at all. Guest: Roger Nelson, PhD Global Consciousness Project: https://global-mind.org/results.html GCP 2.0: gcp2.net | RNG Observer Buy my Books HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠ |Patreon | Buy me a coffee More at: https://www.wtfjusthappened.net/ Society for Scientific Exploration Conference 2026 June 17–21, 2026 Denver Marriott Westminster Hotel in Westminster, Colorado Join Us Forever Family Foundation Love Knows No Death Summer Grief Transformation Retreat 2026 July 24 @ 4:00 pm - July 26 @ 5:30 pm Chester, Connecticut Join us! Full Show Notes

You are good enough. You've always been good enough. You'll always be good enough. There's always more to do, but that does NOT mean you haven't done enough. If we started truly believing that, the economy as we know it, would crumble. And I dunno, maybe that's a good thing. Decentering your "beauty" makes you more beautiful. Do you know how much time, energy, and money can be freed up when you say "this is good enough"? You are perfect, right here, right now. You have to know this. Don''t ever forget it. Reclaim your attention and focus on the shit that actually matters. Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most people have very small margins. There's very little time/energy/money to focus on anything beyond basic survival. But for those of us with access to any margins (even tiny ones), we must be willing to expound upon them, exploit them, and set ourselves up for even larger ones down the line. Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most successful strikes, boycotts, resistance, and activism has stemmed from people willing to be brave, think differently, and utilize the protection of the margins they're living in. There are certain privileges that some of us are afforded, that can provide us with a "safety net" of protection in our acts of intentional resistance. As more of our safety nets are removed, we are less protected when we rebel against the system. The point is to limit our power through limiting our resources and ability to act freely. Pay attention to the margins and protections you do have access to, and see what you can exploit within them to stretch them for others to exist in the same space. Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"If the machine of government is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then, I say, break the law." - Henry David ThoreauIn a world that shares none of my values, I must be willing to stand apart from it. It is uncomfortable, but less uncomfortable than assimilating to a culture that is in direct opposition to my personal morality. Ideally, our individual search for a "third space", will lead to a collective embracing of it. Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not healthy (or "sane") to follow the social norms of an unhealthy (or "insane") society. There is a third (secret) space available for us to boycott, sabotage, and refuse to align with what is wrong with the current "norms" but we have to be willing to look at the world differently to see it. We don't have to decide between escape and compliance. There is a middle ground that can push back against the worst aspects of our culture, and inspire others to seek out their own freewill and autonomy to do the same. Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contemplation and participation are not mutually exclusive. We need to create space so we can see reality more clearly and orient ourselves towards what we really want. That said, we cannot renounce the world forever, if we want to be a part of a better one. Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pull to escape is inherent in any of us living in our current hellscape, but what if we escaped-in-place by backing out of the future the ruling class is insisting upon, and instead, tapped into a future of our own creation. Utopia doesn't exist. But a better world is available to those of us who are willing to abandon the current reality that curates harm as a way of control."Peace is an endless negotiation between two agents whose will cannot be engineered." - Jenny O'DellGet Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the late 60's a bunch of hippie communes popped up across the US, and the ideals were beautiful... but sadly shortlived and often filled with conflict because they focused on escapism instead of true collaboration. If we avoid politics as a way to resist tyranny, we may end up fostering a different form of tyranny. Similarly to the tolerance paradox: Governance can by tyrannical but so can non-governance. THE SOURCES AND INSPIRATION:Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Info on Walden Two by B.F. Skinner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walden_TwoSome extra information on the 60's commune movement: https://bohotude.com/hippie-communes-of-the-1960s-their-origins-legacy-and-what-we-can-learn-today/Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The focus is on repair. There is a necessity of missing out that allows us The focus is on self care. Self preservation. It's also a way to improve and deepen listening. Productivity isn't just producing something new. It's maintenance + sustenance work. It's care work with no "tangible" numbers to track or changes to measure. Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The labor movement fought and died for our right to time off to just exist. To do what we will. The gig economy is taking that back with the illusion of "freedom" and I have fallen for it. Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Build an attention holding architecture: where it's safe to simply exist. where you can learn to attune to what matters. Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been taught to view "productivity" and "worth" and "value" through a capitalistic lens. What if we change our interpretations of these things? What if we start to include "presence" and "experience" as worthwhile ways to be productive and add value to our lives?Get Jenny Odell's Books Here.Buy Jenny Odell's book here.Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book.Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world is so make it about interaction, instead. The attention economy has spent billions making their product irresistible while convincing us it's our idea to be there. Resist your fear of being perceived. Jump timelines and do something different. Get Jenny Odell's Books Here. Buy Jenny Odell's book here. Listen to a different podcast episode about Jenny Odell's book. Read Julie's Medium Blog.Support JULIE (and the show!)Support + get some bonus stuff over on PATREON.Get an occasional personal email from me: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTune in on INSTAGRAM AND YOUTUBE or TIKTOK.Info on War Tax Resistance.Donate to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and the Sudan Relief FundThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

pdf, https://erickimphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/How-to-control-your-life-4.pdfHow To Control Your LifeSo after much thinking and philosophizing,,, interesting question, what matters more, power or control?Control.Why?There are many individuals who have a lot of power influence, resources… Capital, yet, have no control over their lives?For example, if you don't have the control or the power in your life to just take a nap whenever you want to… Or to just turn off your phone or ignore your email… Do you got control?So the truth is, when we think about power the will to power… nietzsches idea,,, ... perhaps the way to think about it is in terms of control. The apex power AS control.For example, if you run a publicly traded corporation… The founder to just have control over his her company. Like to have enough shares in the company to not get kicked out.So the basic person talks about money, but a higher order level of thinking is capital. It's not money we seek, but capital.In fact the very interesting insight I have is, typically… People trying to chase money and things, they are just being baited by the same carrot and stick, that corporations try to sell you. And also the interesting insight is, ... then it is not capital or capitalism which is the enemy, but rather… Consumer consumerism. It doesn't matter if you are left or right or center… As long as Asya you're on Instagram or TikTok or YouTube, or Amazon prime… You're being suckered by the same game.In fact, you could simply see who somebody is by just asking them to look at the home screen of their phone. Trust no man or woman who is on Instagram TikTok YouTube or any social media app. Also, trust no man or a woman who has a Netflix subscription. or any streaming subscription. Typically the more capital you have, the more control you have over your life. The very simple idea I have is, bitcoin is digital capital, digital capitalism perfected. With bitcoin anything is possible. Like for example, assuming you have a Coinbase account, there's like 1 trillion things you could do with your bitcoin. Simply put, you could post your bitcoin as collateral, cash out some money, Untaxed,, and either withdraw a small amount a month like $5000 a month, to fund your living expenses, even lower if you live in Southeast Asia… Or, you could cash that out and buy a stock like MSTR, MSTU, MSTX etc. The simple way to have financial control over your life is to just not finance anything. Actually if you studied the ancient etymology of finance it meant “ransom“, or hostage in French. For example you don't want to finance your car, your home or your yacht, assuming you want freedom. Once again… Everyone's a little bit confused… Some people want more power influence money or whatever's… But, the true goal and the endgame is gaining more control. Infinite. ERICDo it with EK:Control your future:April 19th, Sunday: CONQUER NYC STREET PHOTO WORKSHOP 2026May 9th, Saturday: DOWNTOWN LA PHOTO ARTIST WORKSHOPJune 26, 27th, 28th: Phnom Penh Cambodia: The Workshop of a LifetimeJuly 25-26th, CONQUER HONG KONG STREET PHOTO WORKSHOPAugust 8-9th: CONQUER TOKYO STREET PHOTO WORKSHOPNever run out of ideas: EK NEWS >Do and become the change you wish to be in the world.Check out my new EK STOIC CHATGPT AI BOT >Or,BOOKS HERE >Control whatCapital, capital controls?The differenceWhy does this matterfinancial controlSo why does this matterhow much control is enough control?control and master your lifeNow what

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Meg Donohue, author of The Memory Gardener! Elle and Meg talk about the power of scents and grounded magic, whimsy, portuguese water dogs, and more. Enjoy! Meg's Bio: Meg Donohue is the USA Today bestselling author of The Memory Gardener (coming 11/25/25 from Gallery Books / Simon & Schuster), You, Me, and the Sea, Every Wild Heart, Dog Crazy, All the Summer Girls, and How to Eat a Cupcake. Her novels have been translated into Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish. Meg has an MFA from Columbia University and a BA from Dartmouth College. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she now lives in San Francisco with her husband, three daughters, and dog. She is working on her next novel. Find Meg's Website and Books Here: https://www.megdonohue.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Jenna Levine, author of the “My Vampires” series culminating in Roadtrip with a Vampire! Elle and Jenna talk about embracing the author dream, “cozy romance,” and of course, wacky roadtrip encounters. Happy listening! Jenna's Bio: By day, Jenna Levine works to increase access to affordable housing in the American South. By night, she writes humorous contemporary and paranormal romances where the endings are always happy and the characters always find love, no matter who (or what) they are. When Jenna isn't writing she can usually be found starting knitting projects she won't finish, imagining she is someone capable of hiking long distances, or spending time with her family and small army of cats. You can find Jenna on Instagram at @jennalevinewrites. Find Jenna's Website and Books Here: https://jennalevine.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Rebecca Thorne, author of many magical books including Alchemy and a Cup of Tea! Elle and Rebecca talk about writing humor, genre fluidity, the importance of touching grass, and so much more. Enjoy! (And note: Elle's audio is a bit muffled on this one, but you can find subtitles on the video version by finding Cozy Alchemy on YouTube if needed.) Rebecca's Bio: Rebecca Thorne is a USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times Bestselling author, specializing in fantasy, sci-fi, and romance. She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, lives near Denver, Colorado, and uses her ADHD as a superpower to write multiple books a year. When she's not writing (or avoiding writing), Rebecca can be found traveling the country as a flight attendant, hiking with her dogs and lovely wife, or basking in the sun like a lizard. Find Rebecca's Website and Books Here: https://rebeccathorne.net/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Emily Krempholtz, author of the upcoming cozy fantasy romance Violet Thistlewaite is Not a Villain Anymore! Elle and Emily talk about redemption arcs, the joy of side characters, the ultimate scrapbook of stories, and more. Happy listening! Emily's Bio: Emily Krempholtz is an author, editor, book coach, ghostwriter, and storyteller. When she's not writing, Emily loves to hike, travel, ride horses, bake bread, decorate cakes, play board games, and drink more tea than is probably healthy. She reads just about as many fantasy and romance novels as she can get her hands on, and spends a lot of time camped out in her neighborhood cafes, writing. Emily lives in sunny Colorado, where you can usually find her in the mountains—either hiking (and pretending to be a character in a novel) or curled up in a hammock with a good book (and also pretending to be a character in a novel). She's on a lifelong quest to discover the magic in the world, and has a sneaking suspicion that the written word is where she'll find it. Find Emily's Website and Books Here: https://emilykrempholtz.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com

In this episode, Bill Elliff uses the story of Joseph to show how forgiveness, chosen by faith and empowered by God's grace, brings freedom and purpose. Receive practical guidance that: forgiveness is a willful choice, it looks beyond temporary pain to God's greater purposes, and it opens the way to healing, joy, and restored relationships.   Please share this podcast with your friends and let us know how the OneCry Podcast has impacted your own story by emailing us at podcast@onecry.com. You can Purchase Bill's Books Here - https://www.billelliff.org/products/lifting-lifes-greatest-load https://billelliff.org/products/healing-the-harbored-hurts-of-your-heart Find more resources and join the movement at www.onecry.com

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Sylvia Mercedes, author of the upcoming romantasy The Seventh Champion! Elle and Sylvia talk about coziness versus darkness, plotting versus pantsing, and the romantic power of foam noodles. Enjoy! Sylvia's Bio: Sylvia Mercedes makes her home in the idyllic North Carolina countryside with her handsome husband, numerous small children, and a menagerie of rescue cats and dogs. When she's not writing she's . . . okay, let's be honest. When she's not writing, she's running around after her littles, cleaning up glitter, trying to plan healthy-ish meals, and wondering where she left her phone. In between, she reads a steady diet of fantasy novels. But mostly she's writing. Sylvia is the author of more than 20 popular Fantasy Romance novels, including the internationally bestselling BRIDE OF THE SHADOW KING trilogy. Find Sylvia's Website and Books Here: https://www.sylviamercedesbooks.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Jen DeLuca, author of the cozy rom-com Ghost Business! Elle and Jen talk about the joys of setting, fountain pens, and all things paranormal. Happy (spooky) listening! Jen's Bio: Jen DeLuca is the USA Today bestselling author of the Well Met series, inspired by her time volunteering as a pub wench with her local Renaissance Faire, as well as the Boneyard Key series, set in a haunted Florida tourist town. Jen loves Publix chicken tender subs, cold brew coffee, and the Oxford comma. She lives in the Arizona desert with her husband, their rescue dog, and almost too many cats. Find Jen's Website and Books Here: https://www.jendeluca.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

Welcome to a bonus episode in which Kt and Laurel have award winning author, screenwriter and essayist, Barret Baumgart, in the Smoke Circle. Together we discuss his newest book Yuck: The Birth and Death of the Weird and Wondrous Joshua Tree, Yucca Brevifolia. You might not believe it, but the Joshua Tree has a strange little part to play when recounting the history of the American West and Westward Expansion and Barret is here to tell us about it.In addition to Yuck, he has also authored some more strange nonfiction--China Lake, his debut novel, is about one of the strangest places in America: China Lake, which is the US Navy's largest single landholding. The top secret base researches and develops about 85% of the country's weapons and armaments...and sits on top of THOUSANDS of Native American pictographs.He is currently working on a book that might take the care in "weird"--the history of the United State's worst nuclear disaster in Los Angeles in 1959 (no! It's not Three Mile Island! I know! We were shocked too!) that was covered up by the government until the late 1970s and the land is now owned by Boeing....so....nothing weird at all. We had a blast having Barret on the show! Please check out his Substack and his books, especially if you love your history on the weird side!We will be back in two weeks with episode 109, back on track for the rest of the season!~~~~~~~~~~~*Barret's WebsiteBarret's Substack "Dumpster Fires"Barret's Instagram ProfileBuy Barret's Books Here!~~~~~~~* Intro/outro music: "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (⁠incompetech.com⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Welcome to a bonus episode in which Kt and Laurel have award winning author, screenwriter and essayist, Barret Baumgart, in the Smoke Circle. Together we discuss his newest book Yuck: The Birth and Death of the Weird and Wondrous Joshua Tree, Yucca Brevifolia. You might not believe it, but the Joshua Tree has a strange little part to play when recounting the history of the American West and Westward Expansion and Barret is here to tell us about it.In addition to Yuck, he has also authored some more strange nonfiction--China Lake, his debut novel, is about one of the strangest places in America: China Lake, which is the US Navy's largest single landholding. The top secret base researches and develops about 85% of the country's weapons and armaments...and sits on top of THOUSANDS of Native American pictographs.He is currently working on a book that might take the care in "weird"--the history of the United State's worst nuclear disaster in Los Angeles in 1959 (no! It's not Three Mile Island! I know! We were shocked too!) that was covered up by the government until the late 1970s and the land is now owned by Boeing....so....nothing weird at all. We had a blast having Barret on the show! Please check out his Substack and his books, especially if you love your history on the weird side!We will be back in two weeks with episode 109, back on track for the rest of the season!~~~~~~~~~~~*Barret's WebsiteBarret's Substack "Dumpster Fires"Barret's Instagram ProfileBuy Barret's Books Here!~~~~~~~* Intro/outro music: "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (⁠incompetech.com⁠) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Audrey Goldberg Ruoff, author of the cozy romantasy Hopelessly Teavoted! Elle and Audrey talk about the perils of squirrel-watching, the role of family in romance, cozy magic, and more. Enjoy! Audrey's Bio: Audrey Goldberg Ruoff writes contemporary and speculative romcoms and fantasy. She lives in a suburb of Washington, DC with her spouse, two children, a scrappy but loyal little dog, and a whimsical and witchy cat. Find Audrey's Website and Books Here: https://audreyruoff.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Travis Baldree, author of the upcoming cozy fantasy novel Brigands and Breadknives--and more! Elle and Travis talk about the roots of the genre, the magic of mundane life, the importance of community, and more. Enjoy! Travis's Bio: I love stories, and I love telling them. I'm the author of Legends & Lattes, a low-stakes cozy fantasy novel. I'm a narrator too, and I've loved the art since I first heard Frank Muller's legendary work. I've lent my voice to hundreds of books (including my own). I live in the Pacific Northwest, and I get up every morning excited and grateful to do this job. Find Travis's Website and Books Here: https://www.travisbaldree.com/books ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Jenn McKinlay, author of Witches of Dubious Origin--and more! Elle and Jenn talk creative brainstorming, how to keep a story interesting, the delights of cozy genres, and more. Happy listening! Jenn's Bio: Jenn is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of several mystery and romance series. She is also the winner of the RT Reviewers' Choice Award for romantic comedy and the Fresh Fiction award for best cozy mystery. A TEDx speaker, she is always happy to talk books, writing, reading, and the creative process to anyone who cares to listen. She lives in sunny Arizona in a house that is overrun with books, pets, and her husband's guitars. Find Jenn's Website and Books Here: https://jennmckinlay.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

Henri de Lubac is not well known by most Catholics, but the upcoming documentary is hoping to change that... See More of the De Lubac Film Here: https://m9b.185.myftpupload.com/ Purchase Henri De Lubac's Books Here: https://ignatius.com/authors/henri-de-lubac/   Cardinal Henri de Lubac was a French theologian who lived in Europe during the tumultuous 20th century. He survived the front-line trenches of World War I and participated in the French Resistance of World War II. He lived to see the murder of the last Tsar of Russia, all the way to the fall of the Berlin Wall. During his life, he was known as a controversial theologian who was eventually elevated to a Cardinal by Pope Saint John Paul II and participated in the Second Vatican Council. Today, we are joined by Geoffrey Zokal and Sam Soruch, who are creating a detailed documentary about Henri de Lubac. In this episode, they not only comment on the extraordinary life of Henri de Lubac, but also touch on some of the more controversial elements of his theology. They remark on both his profound wisdom and theological insight as well as his great personal humility and holiness.   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Watch Things Hidden: The Life and Legacy of René Girard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-vB1HaBsog&t=44s   Lumen Christi Institute: https://lumenchristi.org/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Lucy Jane Wood, author of Rewitched and Uncharmed! Elle and Lucy talk about magic systems, pineapple on pizza, healing through our characters, and the big warm hug that is cozy fantasy. Enjoy! Lucy's Bio: Oh, hey! I'm Lucy, author of Rewitched, Uncharmed, and perhaps some other mysterious, magical projects bubbling away in the background. I'm originally from the Wirral, UK, but these days you'll find me living in London, giant coffee in hand, probably being headbutted by my cat. Rewitched and Uncharmed were both written to be cosy, comforting, joyful books that envoke the 90s witches I loved so much growing up. They're soft, kind stories (full of absolutely terrible jokes) to lead you by the hand into spooky season and rewind your mind back to a precious, nostalgic time. Find Lucy's Website and Books Here: https://www.lucyjanewood.co.uk/books ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

Today on the podcast, meet Joanna Campbell Slan, author of many mysteries including the Kiki Lowenstein series! Elle and Joanna talk about using cozy to write about social issues, tips for writing a long-running series, the magic of turtles, and more. Happy listening! Joanna's Bio: Joanna is a New York Times and a USA Today bestselling author who has written more than 70 books, both fiction and non-fiction. Currently, she writes four ongoing mystery series: the Kiki Lowenstein cozy mysteries (Agatha Award finalist/first novel/contemporary); the Jane Eyre Chronicles (Daphne du Maurier Award for Literary Excellence winner/historical); the Cara Mia Delgatto mysteries (contemporary); and the Friday Night Mystery Club mysteries (set in 1980s). She's also the editor and co-author of the Sherlock Holmes Fantasy books. Find Joanna's Website and Books Here: https://joannacampbellslan.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Melissa Westemeier, author of cozy mysteries like the Nun the Wiser series! Elle and Melissa talk about writing characters of different ages, the importance of teamwork, building a setting, and more. Enjoy! Mel's Bio: Melissa Westemeier grew up around the edge of nerd culture, but marriage and motherhood with three sons immersed her in it. She's fluent in Marvel, DC, Dr. Who, Star Wars, Godzilla, and more thanks to their influence. Recently, she's thrilled to realize her childhood dream of writing murder mysteries. Her new series features AJ Lewis, a Gen Z detective with an Xbox and comic book collection, and Sister Bernadette Ohlson, a retired nun who taught middle school English. This unlikely pair bridges the generation gap while solving murders in the witty and fast-paced Nun the Wiser Mysteries. Find Mel's Website and Books Here: https://www.melwestemeier.com/ And Check Out Mel's Podcast! https://www.melwestemeier.com/podcast ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Leah Cutter, author of magical cozy mystery like The Water Witch mysteries and delicious cozy fantasy like the Ice Elf series–and many other books besides! Elle and Leah talk about Leah's writing process, water magic, quirky characters, and the joy of discovering a new world. Happy listening! Leah's Bio: Leah Cutter writes page-turning, wildly imaginative fiction set in exotic locations such as a magical New Orleans, the ancient Orient, Hungary, the Oregon coast, rural Kentucky, Seattle, Minneapolis, and many others. She writes fantasy, mystery, science fiction, literary, and horror fiction. Her short fiction has been published in magazines like Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine and Talebones, anthologies like Fiction River, and on the web. Her long fiction has been published both by New York publishers as well as small presses. Find Leah's Website and Books Here: https://www.leahcutter.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Online: https://ellehartford.com/

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Rachael Herron, author of the upcoming The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland and many other great books, both fiction and memoir! Elle and Rachael discuss literally-found family, using tarot for inspiration, and the balance of being highly organized vs. trusting intuition. Enjoy! Rachael Herron's Bio: Rachael Herron is the internationally bestselling author of more than two dozen books, including thrillers (under R.H. Herron), mainstream fiction, feminist romance, memoir, and nonfiction about writing. She received her MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland, and she's taught writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford. A dual New Zealand and American citizen, she lives in Wellington, New Zealand with her banjo-playing wife and brick-eating dog. Find Rachael's Website and Books Here: https://rachaelherron.com/ And Find Rachael's Podcast Here: https://rachaelherron.com/category/podcast/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Hartford Online: https://ellehartford.com/

What happens when we strip away heart from agriculture? When cherishing, healing, and loving the land are replaced by metrics, units, and profit margins? Join me in this in-person yarn with my friend, Mansal Denton, as we explore this living and sacred harvest.Learn more about Mansal HERE.Visit Episode website HERE.Buy Daniel's Books HERE.

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this new podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet A. R. Capetta, author of Costumes for Time Travelers and many other fun, fantastical books! Elle and A. R. discuss time and productivity (of course), cozy fantasy as a perspective break, and keeping the joy in your writing practice. Happy listening! A. R. Capetta's Bio: A. R. Capetta is an award-winning and bestselling author of wild magic. A.R.'s next release is Costumes for Time Travelers, a cozy romantic fantasy coming May 2025 from Candlewick Press. Other magic-infused novels include The Lost Coast, The Brilliant Death, Lambda Award winner The Heartbreak Bakery, and the national bestseller Once & Future co-authored with spouse Cory McCarthy. A. R.'s short fiction has appeared in The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy and The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror. For young readers, A. R. pens the Hocus and Pocus series. Find A. R.'s Website and Books Here: https://onceandfuturestories.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Hartford Online: https://ellehartford.com/

Good books are hard to come by, especially for your kids. But today Rose Trabbic talks to one of the best living Catholic novelists Fiorella De Maria to discuss her newest novels. Get Your Copy of Fiorella's Books Here: https://ignatius.com/authors/fiorella-de-maria/ “May Day: A Father Gabriel Mystery” https://ignatius.com/may-day-mdfgp/ Vision Series: https://ignatiusnovels.com/vision-series/   Fiorella De Maria is a wife, mother, novelist, and soon to be canon-lawyer. And today, we had the opportunity to talk to her not only about her newest novel, “May Day! A Father Gabriel Mystery,” but also about her process and inspiration for writing, her words of advice for new authors, and why she believes every Catholic should read fiction. Fiorella's insights provide a rare glimpse into the creative process of a successful writer. Whether you're an adult looking for a gripping mystery, a teen searching for a new fiction book, or a parent wondering what book to give your children, Fiorella De Maria has a book for you!   SUBSCRIBE to our channel and never miss an episode of the Ignatius Press Podcast. You can also listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IgnatiusPress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignatiuspress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ignatius_press/   Music from Pexels, Gregor Quendel. https://www.classicals.de/legal

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this new podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Casey Blair, author of the Tea Princess Chronicles, Sundered Realms, Diamond Universe, and–drumroll please–the recently-released Sage's Sanctuary series! Elle and Casey discuss serialized stories and Kickstarter campaigns, world-building, being the art director for your book, and of course, the promise of cozy stories. Enjoy! Casey Blair's Bio: Casey Blair is a bestselling author of hopeful fantasy novels about ambitious women who dare, including the Tea Princess Chronicles, Sundered Realms, and Diamond Universe: Sierra Walker series. Her own adventures have included teaching English in rural Japan, taking a train to Tibet, rappelling down waterfalls in Costa Rica, and practicing capoeira. She now lives in the Pacific Northwest and can be found dancing spontaneously, exploring forests around the world, or trapped under a cat. Find Casey's Website and Books Here: https://caseyblair.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Hartford Online: https://ellehartford.com/

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this new podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Sarah E. Burr, author of four cozy mystery series with varying degrees of magic and fantasy. Elle and Sarah discuss the strengths and drawbacks of magic in a mystery, finding your voice, and that most wonderful cozy trope: found family! Happy listening! Sarah E. Burr's Bio: Sarah E. Burr is the award-winning author of the Glenmyre Whim Mysteries, Trending Topic Mysteries, Book Blogger Mysteries, and Court of Mystery series. She co-hosts It's Bookish Time TV, a cozy web channel featuring live author chats. When she's not crafting twisty whodunits, Sarah can be found reading mysteries and manga, playing video games, or strolling around with her adorable rescue pups, Eevee and Itto. Want to stay connected and snag free short stories? Join her newsletter on her website! Find Sarah's Website and Books Here: https://www.saraheburr.com/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Hartford Online: https://ellehartford.com/

LET THEM FIGHT! In honor of the lovely month of #Kaijune I invited buds and fellow Kaijui lovers SHAWN PRYOR (Kaiju Unleashed), and Balasz Lorinczi (A Bite Of Pepper, Wolfpitch) to come chat about how the found Kaiju films, what their favorite non-Godzilla Kaiju films are, and then we do a very loose and all in good fun discussion about the best Godzilla Films from each era! 00:00:00 - Start00:02:06 - How Shawn found Kaiju00:08:42 - How Balasz found Kaiju!00:15:51 - How Don found Kaiju00:40:42 - Balasz Talks Heisei Gamera!00:49:42 - Heisei Era Godzilla01:09:37 - Shawn talks Daimajin!01:15:53 - MIllenium/Zilla Era01:33:26 - Don talks Pacific Rim (of course)01:41:22 - Legendary Era01:50:25 - Reiwa/Anime EraGet Shawn's KAIJU UNLEASED here: https://www.amazon.com/Kaiju-Unleashed-Illustrated-Strange-Beasts/dp/0760392897Get Balasz's Books Here: https://balazslorinczi.carrd.co/COMICS-COFFEE-METAL is hosted by DON CARDENAS Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/doncardenasart.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/doncardenasart ⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.doncardenasart.com⁠⁠⁠ EMAIL: comicscoffeemetal@gmail.com

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this new podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Elle Wren Burke, author of multiple paranormal cozy mystery series. The two Elles discuss EWB's latest release, What the Spell, as well as the merits of writing “cozy,” advice for authors starting out, and crowd-sourcing details for a book. Enjoy! Elle Wren Burke's Bio: Elle Wren Burke is a paranormal cozy mystery author who writes witty, fun books with strong females as protagonists. Elle also lives with fibromyalgia and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disease. She has Master's degrees in Geography and Business. She lives in Arizona with her husband and fur babies. She enjoys puzzles, baking, board games, and bubble baths. Find Elle Wren Burke's Books Here: https://www.elleburkeauthor.com/books ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Hartford Online: https://ellehartford.com/

In this episode, I sit down with retired Navy SEAL commander and performance expert Rich Diviney who reveals the revolutionary "Mastering Uncertainty Method" - a science-backed approach that elite military operators use to thrive under pressure when things don't go according to plan.Drawing from over two decades of experience leading and training top performers (including founding the SEALs' "Mind Gym"), Rich breaks down how anyone can harness uncertainty as an advantage rather than a liability. We explore how Navy SEALs develop mental toughness, make decisive decisions under extreme pressure, and leverage their innate human capabilities to excel in chaotic environments.Rich shares practical strategies to:Transform uncertain moments into opportunitiesTap into your body's natural performance engine during difficult challengesMaintain composure under pressureImprove performance when stakes are highestUnderstand your "raw self" to determine optimal actions in any scenarioAvoid the traps causing 95% of teams to underperformBuild the four domains of trust essential to high-performing teamsWhether facing uncertainty in your personal or professional life, this conversation provides actionable insights to develop the mindset of an elite operator.As Simon Sinek says about Rich's work: "Easy to understand and simple to implement, Masters of Uncertainty is essential for any person or team that wants to operate even better than they do now."As Andrew Huberman writes in the foreword to Rich's latest book, and the focal point of today's podcast, Masters of Uncertainty: "This book is a practical guide for how to wake up and be the most effective version of yourself, how to bring that to all your life's challenges, and (most importantly) how to perpetually bounce upward and forward when pushed back or under pressure... and in so doing, exceed your previous self and performance—over and over and over.""People like Rich Diviney are rare: because of what they know, for what they have proved capable of doing, and for their ability to teach it to others... This book will powerfully shift how you view and approach life—its challenges and its less challenging moments too—for the better."Grab a Copy of The Books Here:- Masters of Uncertainty: https://amzn.to/41RdlB1- The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance: https://amzn.to/42aEdLhSpecial Offer:Unlock Your Leadership Potential. Use the code PETERBELL15 to get a 15% discount on The Attributes Assessment at theattributes.com.Enjoyed the podcast? Subscribe now!Host: Peter BellGuest: Rich DivineyPete's Socials:Website ▹ https://www.purposemade.uk/LinkedIn ▹ https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-george-bell/Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/thepeterbell/Rich's Socials:Website ▹ https://theattributes.com/all-attributes/LinkedIn ▹ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richdiviney/Instagram ▹ https://www.instagram.com/rich_diviney/?hl=enThis podcast was recorded and produced by Purpose Made, dedicated to helping you achieve your highest potential. Join our tribe and lets grow together https://plus.acast.com/s/purpose-made-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Put the headphones in for this one! Sarah and Skye are talking about the steamy bits in books, and we are explicit!  Skye recently polled her newsletter and Facebook group to learn what readers want in their steamy romances. Do you agree? We break down the "dirty" data and discuss how it informs our writing.  Join Skye's the Limit by clicking here. Read Sarah's Books Here.    

For The Other Side NDE Videos Visit ▶️ youtube.com/@TheOtherSideNDEYT Today, a skilled pilot shares the gripping story of his near-death experience following a plane crash that should have claimed his life. In the moments beyond consciousness, he entered a space where time and reality blurred, encountering a presence that offered him a choice—to move on or return. Faced with this life-altering decision, he gained powerful insights into the interconnectedness of fate, free will, and the unseen guidance shaping our lives. ⭐ Check Out More Of Jim's Near Death Experience NDE On His Website

What's up, folks? It's your boy Brad Lea back again with another episode of Dropping Bombs! Today, I've got a powerhouse in the studio, and you're going to want to pay attention—Travis Hearn is in the house! If you don't know this guy yet, trust me, you're about to. He's the pastor at Impact Church in Scottsdale, Arizona—a megachurch pulling in 10,000 every Sunday that started as bible study for the Arizona Cardinals and evolved into a 10,000-member church! That's an impressive number! We also get into some heavy topics, such as Travis' health scare, questioning one's faith, understanding miracles, and how to stay grounded through life's roughest storms. I also reveal to Travis and viewers my own miracle in this episode. This episode has some big takeaways that I know you are not going to want to miss! What You'll Learn: The episode conveys that hope is a powerful tool for overcoming adversity, whether it's health-related, emotional, or spiritual.   Highlights: Travis Hearn's Church Journey Miraculous Stroke Recovery Faith in Action The Significance of Worship Facing Life's Fires Generational Blessings Book Release Miracles and Personal Testimonies Resources Mentioned:  Find Travis' Books Here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Travis-Hearn/author/B00O3SGGB2?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true    You can follow today's guest at: https://www.instagram.com/travishearn/?hl=en  https://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialTravisHearn       

Today With LuAnn Nigara: Hi, welcome! In this episode of Window Treatments for Profit, I dive into the concept of "slow down to go fast." As the year wraps up and we prepare for a new one, it's the perfect time to strategize and strengthen our businesses. Drawing insights from industry leaders like Kate O'Hara and Rick Baker, I discuss essential strategies for creating efficient processes, establishing routines, and defining your vision, whether you have a small team or are looking to scale. Join me as we explore how taking the time to refine your operations now can lead to faster growth and success in 2025! What's new with LuAnn Nigara The Power Talk Friday Tour Watch the Docuseries! http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn's Website LuAnn's Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Resources This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here! AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design Find LuAnn's Books Here! Kravet Workspace in Basking Ridge, New Jersey BADG & Cooper Hewitt Event Info & Link to Reserve Tickets!

Today With LuAnn Nigara: Hi! Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today, we're talking about the art and strategy of effective marketing through compelling lead magnets and persuasive follow-up email sequences. What's new with LuAnn Nigara The Power Talk Friday Tour Watch the Docuseries! http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn's Website LuAnn's Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Resources This podcast supports the Savvy Giving Design Coalition. Learn more about it here! AWDB #717 Susan Wintersteen: Interior design firm standards in a nonprofit passion project AWDB #164: Susan Wintersteen- Savvy Giving by Design Find LuAnn's Books Here! Managing for Profit Workshop - SD Nov 11th & ND Nov 12th Kravet Workspace in Basking Ridge, New Jersey BADG & Cooper Hewitt Event Info & Link to Reserve Tickets! Other Shows Mentioned AWDB #556 Kae Whitaker: #BLM Grace For Lack Of Understanding, Grace for Anger AWDB #274: Power Talk Friday: Kae Whitaker- Part 2 of Email Marketing for your Interior Design Firm AWDB 259: Kae Whitaker – Get New Clients with the Right Email Sequence AWDB 466: Power Talk Friday: Nicole Heymer: You've Defined Your Brand…Now What? AWDB 317: Nicole Heymer: 6 Keys to Planning A Website That Makes Things Happen AWDB 125: Nicole Heymer- How To Brand Your Business. Yes, again! Do not miss this one!!! WTFP #167: Nicole Heymer: How to Find and Highlight Why Someone Should Buy From You WTFP #140: Nicole Heymer: Demystifying SEO for Window Treatment Businesses

On Today's Episode We welcome back Dan Sullivan from Strategic Coach. A returning guest to the show and one of the most influential people on host Dr. Mark Young, the guys cover a variety of topics. Tune in for more - Get Dan's Books Here - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dan-Sullivan/author/B003ZFP2L4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1713965028&sr=8-3&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Dan Sullivan is founder and president of The Strategic Coach Inc. A visionary, an innovator, and a gifted conceptual thinker, Dan has over 40 years' experience as a highly regarded speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to entrepreneurial individuals and groups. Dan's strong belief in and commitment to the power of the entrepreneur is evident in all areas of Strategic Coach® and its successful coaching program, which works to help entrepreneurs reach their full potential in both their business and personal lives. He is author of over 30 publications, including The Great Crossover, The 21st Century Agent, Creative Destruction, and How The Best Get Better®. He is co-author of The Laws of Lifetime Growth and The Advisor Century. Dan is married to Babs Smith, his partner in business and in life. They jointly own and operate The Strategic Coach Inc., with offices in Toronto, Chicago, and the U.K. Dan and Babs reside in Toronto.

Paul “Roscoe” White is a retired Air Force fighter pilot turned F35 instructor, championship-winning football coach, and dedicated father. Roscoe brings a wealth of experience from his military career, starting as an enlisted Airman and retiring as an officer, flying iconic jets like the F15E and F16. Paul shares invaluable insights from his latest book, "WORK HARD DONT SUCK: Strategies and Tactics for Loving with Honor, Character, and Discipline," a Hail Mary of wisdom for the younger generation transitioning to adulthood. We discussed the hard-earned lessons of life, discipline, and the importance of earning your stripes, both in the skies and on the ground, and explored the parallels between military discipline, sports coaching, and raising a family, and uncover the no-nonsense truths about success and character. Check out Paul's Books Here:⁠ https://paulroscoewhite.com/⁠ The Speed of War Comic Series: ⁠https://www.thespeedofwar.com/⁠ Sign up for the new G14 newsletter here: ⁠https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/exclusive⁠ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: ⁠https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/⁠