Podcasts about english creative writing

Author Teresa Carmody's work is creatively formed as autofiction, playfully structured by procedure and constraint. Wielding language to create space for change, Carmody explores her life experiences, including spirituality, gossip, queer relations, friendship, and much more, re-emerging into a fresh understanding of herself. Carmody also reads excerpts from her work.Carmody is the award-winning author of numerous works of fiction, creative nonfiction, autofiction, and hybrid forms, exploring issues of spirituality, gossip, intersubjectivity and perception, queer relations, friendship, embodiment and the archive, intersectional feminism, and autofiction/autotheory. Their books include Maison Femme: a fiction (published in 2015), The Reconception of Marie (published in 2020), and A Healthy Interest in the Lives of Others (published 2025). They hold a B.A. in interdisciplinary studies from Evergreen State College, an M.F.A. in creative writing from Antioch University, and a Ph.D. in English/Creative Writing from the University of Denver. She currently teaches in the Writer's Workshop at University of Nebraska, Omaha, and in its low-residency MFA program.

– Not what we expectedHell-bound for a summer of adventure in France, we didn't care.David Collins holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and taught English/Creative Writing for forty years. His work has appeared in numerous journals, reviews, magazines, and newspapers. His first full-length book, Accidental Activists: Mark Phariss, Vic Holmes, and Their Fight for Marriage Equality in Texas, won the Mayborn Award for Excellence in Nonfiction in 2016, published in 2017 by the University of North Texas Press.David is the immediate-past president of Charlotte Writers Club and makes his home in Pineville, North Carolina with his wife, Jean, and their rambunctious Labrador retriever pup.

THE DEENA KASTOR SPECIAL On the podcast today is the inimitable Deena Kastor–bronze medal legend and women's distance running record-holder. Deena was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, but went to high school in Agoura Hills, California. Deena has opened up about being adopted at birth and how that has impacted her life. Deena has one daughter. At Agoura High School in California, she won three state cross country titles and two state titles in the 3200m. She competed in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships all four years. She has said in the past that Cross Country is her true passion.After high school, Deena took her talents to the University of Arkansas; as a Razorback, she was a four-time SEC champion and an eight-time All-American. Deena graduated with two degrees in English/Creative Writing and Journalism.Post collegiately, the ASICS-sponsored runner really took off when she went to Colorado to train with coach Joe Vigil. Most recently, she has been under the guidance of her husband, Andrew, since 2015. Andrew runs the Mammoth Track Club.Deena's resume is monumental and includes the following times: 4:07.82 in the 1500m, 8:42.59 in the 3,000m, 14:51.62 in the 5k, 30:50.32 in the 10k, and 2:19.36 in the marathon. Deena's race achievements could fill a book, but notable highlights include winning the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials;winning the 2007 USA Outdoor 10k race; and winning the 2005 Chicago Marathon and the 2006 London Marathon.Deena's talent stretches beyond land locomotion, as she wrote a New York Times Best seller and 2019 Memoir of the Year, Let Your Mind Run. Tap into the Deena Kastor special.  In today's conversation, Deena walks me through lessons from her successful years at every level in the sport of running. We walk through what it took to accomplish the things she did, how to build belief and confidence, how to handle negative thoughts, what Deena wants her legacy to be, and so much more. This was one of my favorite conversations I've ever had. Don't miss it!Tap into the Deena Kastor Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W  N O T E S-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

EPISODE 489 - Author Darlene Campos Shares the Amazing Story of Holocaust Survivor Pete PhilippsHello! Hola! I'm Darlene P. Campos, an Ecuadorian-American author who is also a proud Houstonian.I earned my BA in English-Creative Writing with a Medicine and Society Studies minor from the University of Houston (Go Coogs!) and my MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso (Go Miners!).I am the author of the young adult novels Behind Mount Rushmore, Summer Camp is Cancelled, and Heaven Isn't Me, traditionally published by Vital Narrative Press.Pete Philipps' InterviewPete grew up in Essen, a major industrial city on Germany's Ruhr River. His father worked as a cattle hide dealer for an international trading company in nearby Mühlheim. His mother was a designer for a fashionable women's dress shop. Pete, his younger twin brothers, and parents lived together in an apartment.1933–39: Pete had barely passed his first birthday when the Nazis came to power. His father realized the danger that now faced Jews in Germany, and the family left for Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1936. Pete attended Jewish school there, but the times were unsettling. In fall 1938, the Sudetenland, a region of Czechoslovakia, was incorporated into the Nazi Reich, and the following March, German troops marched into Prague. Shortly thereafter, Pete's family left for Italy, where they settled in the Genoa suburbs. There, they were attacked by local antisemitic fascists. Soon after Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, the Philippses immigrated to Ecuador.1940–45: In Quito, the Philippses joined the growing colony of refugees from Germany. Pete attended a private boys' school. His father set up business making margarine, while his mother did clothing alterations and knitting. In May 1941, just six months before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Philippses arrived in the United States. Pete's father returned to his former company.After the war, Pete learned that his paternal grandmother, who had fled earlier to the Netherlands, had been deported to Auschwitz, where she perished. He completed his education and, after a tour of military duty in Germany, became a journalist for the New York Times.https://www.ushmm.org/remember/holocaust-survivors/volunteers/pete-philippshttps://www.ushmm.org/https://www.darlenepcampos.com/___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

In episode two of this two-part conversation, interdisciplinary scholars Miranda Belarde-Lewis and Temi Odumosu continue to delve into the possibilities that emerge when arts pedagogy is integrated within the STEM-oriented setting of an information school. Belarde-Lewis and Odumosu describe their practices of teaching, curation, and research while discussing insights, methods, and core skills they have developed along the way. Together, they highlight why it's important to move beyond the siloed nature of traditional disciplinary boundaries to seek truly polyvocal contexts and collaborations. The conversation is moderated by David Strand. Miranda Belarde-Lewis (Zuni/Tlingit) is an associate professor of North American Indigenous Knowledge at the iSchool and an independent curator. Indigenous knowledge systems are central to her work as she examines the role of social media and the arts in protecting, documenting and perpetuating Native information and knowledge. Her work highlights and celebrates Native artists, their processes, and the exquisite pieces they create. She has worked with tribal, city, state and federal museums to create Native-focused educational programming, publications and art exhibitions. Belarde-Lewis holds a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Arizona, an M.A. in Museology and Ph.D. in Information Science from the University of Washington. Temi Odumosu is assistant professor at the UW Information School and an independent curator and cultural heritage consultant. Drawing on her training in art history and international teaching experience in media, visual communication, and cultural studies, she takes a creative approach to mentoring information professionals. For over two decades she has been interrogating the visual politics and legacies of colonialism, activating collections as sites of memory and conscience, and collaborating with contemporary artists, designers, and curators to communicate unfinished histories more sensitively. Her current research and curatorial work centers wellbeing, considers the ethics of digitization in the age of AI and big data, and engages Black archival histories and possible futures. Odumosu is author of the award-winning book Africans in English Caricature 1769-1819: Black Jokes White Humour (2017). She holds both a Ph.D. and MPhil in Art History from the University of Cambridge (King's College). David Strand is an editor, curator, and emerging informational professional pursuing his M.A. in Library & Information Science at the University of Washington. He currently works as the graduate research assistant for the Center for Advances in Libraries, Museums, and Archives (CALMA) at the University of Washington Information School. Strand has over a decade of experience working in the arts and museums. He previously worked at the Frye Art Museum as associate curator and prior to that as the manager of exhibitions and publications. Strand holds a B.A. in Visual Art and English-Creative Writing from Seattle University.

Send us a textHappy New Year! It's amazing how things come full circle. After having Steven Dietz' wife, Allison Gregory, on last episode, we were privileged enough to have Laura Annawyn Shamas on Playwright's Spotlight, who happened to work them both in Minneapolis at The Playwright's Center. In this episode, Laura and I discuss a playwright's involvement in a piece, tech and costume "covers" (a term I just learned), "fourth" grade playwriting, inspirations, what makes a great director, and structure and staging.  We also delve into approaching character and the symbology of names,  virtual theatre vs live performance, surprising and caring about the audience, archetypes and character flaws, playing with structure, and developing and trusting a community of playwrights.As always, it's an insightful episode that Laura shares her history and experience in the craft of playwriting. It's a wonderful conversation to motivate and inspire playwrights of every level to get to work. I hope you enjoy this episode of Playwright's Spotlight and, as always... keep writing.Laura Annawyn Shamas (Playwright) is a 2023 winner of the Los Angeles New Play Project Award. Shamas has written over 40 plays, including Circular (published in 2024 by Next Stage Press), Portrait of a Nude, Lady-Like, Chasing Honey, The Other Shakespeare, Talking Leaves (winner, Garrard Best Play Award at Five Civilized Tribes Museum), and Amelia Lives (winner, Fringe First Award at Edinburgh Festival Fringe). Her short play, Seeds, won the Von Marie Atchley Award for Excellence in Playwriting from Native Voices. She worked as a dramaturge for Native Voices at the Autry for their Short Play Festivals  from 2021-2023 and Festival of New Plays (2024). She graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Theatre, the University of Colorado at Boulder with an M.A. in English/Creative Writing, and Pacifica Graduate Institute with an M.A. and Ph.D. in Mythological Studies. She is also on the American Theatre “List of Native Theatres and Theatremakers.” Her newest play Four Women in Red opens January 17th through February 23rd at the Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, CA.To watch the video format of this episode, visit -https://youtu.be/Uiu91mKKG74Links to resources mentioned in this episode -La MaMa New York -https://www.lamama.orgTransformation Theatre -https://www.transformationtheatre.orgRepro Eco Project -https://reprofreedomarts.org/performances/works-in-progress/Websites and socials for James Elden, PMP, and Playwright's Spotlight -Punk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.html  Support the show

In episode one of this two-part conversation, interdisciplinary scholars Miranda Belarde-Lewis and Temi Odumosu delve into the possibilities that emerge when arts pedagogy is integrated within the STEM-oriented setting of an information school. Belarde-Lewis and Odumosu describe their practices of teaching, curation, and research while discussing insights, methods, and core skills they have developed along the way. Together, they highlight why it's important to move beyond the siloed nature of traditional disciplinary boundaries to seek truly polyvocal contexts and collaborations. The conversation is moderated by David Strand. Miranda Belarde-Lewis (Zuni/Tlingit) is an associate professor of North American Indigenous Knowledge at the iSchool and an independent curator. Indigenous knowledge systems are central to her work as she examines the role of social media and the arts in protecting, documenting and perpetuating Native information and knowledge. Her work highlights and celebrates Native artists, their processes, and the exquisite pieces they create. She has worked with tribal, city, state and federal museums to create Native-focused educational programming, publications and art exhibitions. Belarde-Lewis holds a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Arizona, an M.A. in Museology and Ph.D. in Information Science from the University of Washington. Temi Odumosu is assistant professor at the UW Information School and an independent curator and cultural heritage consultant. Drawing on her training in art history and international teaching experience in media, visual communication, and cultural studies, she takes a creative approach to mentoring information professionals. For over two decades she has been interrogating the visual politics and legacies of colonialism, activating collections as sites of memory and conscience, and collaborating with contemporary artists, designers, and curators to communicate unfinished histories more sensitively. Her current research and curatorial work centers wellbeing, considers the ethics of digitization in the age of AI and big data, and engages Black archival histories and possible futures. Odumosu is author of the award-winning book Africans in English Caricature 1769-1819: Black Jokes White Humour (2017). She holds both a Ph.D. and MPhil in Art History from the University of Cambridge (King's College). David Strand is an editor, curator, and emerging informational professional pursuing his M.A. in Library & Information Science at the University of Washington. He currently works as the graduate research assistant for the Center for Advances in Libraries, Museums, and Archives (CALMA) at the University of Washington Information School. Strand has over a decade of experience working in the arts and museums. He previously worked at the Frye Art Museum as associate curator and prior to that as the manager of exhibitions and publications. Strand holds a B.A. in Visual Art and English-Creative Writing from Seattle University.

In this episode, PhD Candidate Mackenzie McGee talks about her process when writing speculative fiction, including how she decides on topics and themes, how her process changes when writing flash versus her novel, and how writers are able to explore politically dangerous topics by leaning into speculative elements. She then tells Jared about her decision to pursue the PhD after finishing her four-year MFA program and how KU is particularly supportive of speculative writers. Mackenzie McGee is a speculative fiction writer from the Midwest. A winner of the 2021 PEN/Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers, her work can be read in Porter House Review, Nat. Brut, Alaska Quarterly Review, and Cease, Cows. Mackenzie earned her MFA from the University of Arkansas and is currently a second-year PhD student in English-Creative Writing at the University of Kansas. You can find her at mackenziemcgee.com. MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack and Hanamori Skoblow. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at MFAwriters.com. BE PART OF THE SHOW Donate to the show at Buy Me a Coffee. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience. Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out our application. STAY CONNECTED Twitter: @MFAwriterspod Instagram: @MFAwriterspodcast Facebook: MFA Writers Email: mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Kathryn Dodson, author of the book Portrait of Deception. Kathryn writes about women who have to become their own heroes - whether they're solving a crime or figuring out the next phase of their lives. She grew up writing and riding horses in far West Texas. She graduated from SMU in English/Creative Writing and went on to get an MBA from Thunderbird and a PhD from Clemson. Now she spends her days writing about women who become their own heroes. She has worked on both sides of the US/Mexico border and has held jobs with governments, chambers of commerce, and other businesses. Kathryn loves to travel and has visited 30 countries and 44 states. This inspires her novels about interesting women in fascinating places. Originally from Texas, Kathryn had the good fortune to live in Spain, Mexico, Tanzania, and several U.S. states, and the good sense to end up in Carlsbad, California. She loves travel, fiery food, hanging out with the neighbors in the front yard on Friday evenings, and reading. In my book review, I stated Portrait of Deception is a wonderful suspense novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Margo, a photographer on her way to fame, soon finds herself entrenched in a madman's attempt to take over first his country and then those countries around him. Although she's hired to take photos of the despot, she soon learns that his plan includes owning her. Unless she can escape, she'll never leave the grounds - at least not alive. Unfortunately, Margo is not completely innocent. Can she figure out how to get free? Save her family and friends? Find a new path forward? This is a gritty story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. But it is also character-driven enough that you cheer Margo as she learns lessons about herself and her past and makes decisions for a better future. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290 You can follow Author Kathryn Dodson Website: https://www.kathryndodson.com/ FB: @kathy.dodson.31 IG: @kathrynbdodson X: @kathydodson   Purchase Portrait of Deception on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3Yym6P8 Ebook: https://amzn.to/3SJTsXo   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #kathryndodson #portraitofdeception #thriller #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

– Not what we expectedHell-bound for a summer of adventure in France, we didn't care.David Collins holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and taught English/Creative Writing for forty years. His work has appeared in numerous journals, reviews, magazines, and newspapers. His first full-length book, Accidental Activists: Mark Phariss, Vic Holmes, and Their Fight for Marriage Equality in Texas, won the Mayborn Award for Excellence in Nonfiction in 2016, published in 2017 by the University of North Texas Press.David is the immediate-past president of Charlotte Writers Club and makes his home in Pineville, North Carolina with his wife, Jean, and their rambunctious Labrador retriever pup.

In this episode of UIndy's Potluck Podcast, where we host conversations about the arts, ENGL 478 students Emma Bond and Ella Harner, with Prof. Barney Haney, interview poet, Maggie Graber, a guest of the Kellogg Writers Series, which is a series that brings writers of distinction to the University of Indianapolis campus for classroom discussions and free public readings. A big thank you to UIndy Music major Gabriel Bynoe for editing this episode. Maggie Graber is a queer millennial poet from the Great Lakes. She is a Luminarts Cultural Foundation Fellow, a graduate of the MFA in Creative Writing program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and a certified Wilderness First Responder. She currently serves as poetry editor for Yalobusha Review and lives and teaches in Oxford, Mississippi, where she earned her Ph.D. in English - Creative Writing at the University of Mississippi.  We thank you for listening to UIndy's Potluck Podcast, which is hosted by students and faculty of the University of Indianapolis. We would like to thank our guests and the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences. To learn more about the Potluck Podcast and hear other episodes, please visit etchings [dot] uindy [dot] edu [forward slash] the [hyphen] potluck [hyphen] podcast. Thank you for your support. 

Full transcription available at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Margaret Anne Mary Moore shares her inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and achieving her greatest ambitions. Born with cerebral palsy, she relies on a motorized wheelchair, walker, and communication device. However, her family has a positive outlook, teaching her to see herself as a kid who could play, laugh, and learn just like anyone else. With the support of her mother, she pursued regular education, athletics, and activities like Girl Scouting. As a recipient of the Gold Award, she created the Yes, You Can Movement, motivating people of all ages and abilities to overcome obstacles and reach their goals. Tune in to hear her powerful journey and how she uses her life experiences to inspire others. More from Margaret: I am a Lifetime Girl Scout and have been in Scouting since Daisies. I have served as a National Delegate for Girl Scouts of Connecticut for two consecutive terms (2014-2017, 2017-2020). I earned my Gold Award in 2015 and was awarded Girl Scouts of Connecticut's Courage, Confidence, and Character Award in 2021. A 2022 graduate of Fairfield University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program and a 2020 magna cum laude graduate of Fairfield University with a bachelor's degree in English/Creative Writing and minor in psychology, I currently work as a book editor and marketing coordinator for Woodhall Press and an ambassador for PRC-Saltillo. My debut disability memoir Bold, Brave, and Breathless: Reveling in Childhood's Splendiferous Glories While Facing Disability and Loss was released in October and became an Amazon Bestseller on publication day, remaining on the bestseller list for several weeks. I am now working on the sequel.   https://www.instagram.com/margaretannemarymoore_author/ https://margaretannemarymoore.com/ Bold, Brave, and Breathless: Reveling in Childhood's Splendiferous Glories While Facing Disability and Loss Key takeaways from the episode: Despite being born with cerebral palsy and facing physical limitations, Margaret's family instills in her a positive outlook on her disability. They taught her that she could play, laugh, and learn just like her able-bodied peers, which shaped her mindset and allowed her to overcome obstacles. Margaret has a strong support system, including her family, friends, mentors, and organizations like Girl Scouts. These individuals and groups provide guidance, encouragement, and opportunities for her to pursue her ambitions and make a difference in the world. Margaret has faced stereotypes and challenges throughout her life, including being told that kids with disabilities don't earn the Girl Scouts Gold Award. However, she persists and finds ways to overcome these obstacles, proving that anything is possible with determination and belief in oneself. Her experiences in running and completing races also highlight her ability to push through fatigue and achieve her goals. Share this show with your friends on Twitter. Click to have an editable, already written tweet! https://ctt.ac/33zKe Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3rx06pr Join our Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/sherylmrobinson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sherylmrobinson/?hl=en Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ  

I am Vactor and this is the Vactor-Verse! My guest today is Tim Costello! English Creative Writing with a minor in communication and the biggest Power Rangers fan I know!Join us as we dive into the morphinominal universe of Power Rangers with the ultimate expert, Tim Costello! In this engaging podcast, Tim shares his captivating journey into the world of Power Rangers, from childhood nostalgia to the dynamic realm of Power Rangers comics. Discover the must-read issues, nostalgic moments, and upcoming releases that make Power Rangers comics an essential for fans and newcomers alike. Get ready for a Morphenomenal adventure that transcends time and space! Tim Costello Links: https://timwritestoday.substack.com/ Vactor-Verse Links: https://linktr.ee/vactor Credits: Our theme song is by shanghai.jacob808 ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shanghai.jacob808/⁠ Every episode is recorded with ⁠Riverside --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vactorverse/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vactorverse/support

Candace Meredith earned her Bachelor of Science degree in English Creative Writing from Frostburg State University in the spring of 2008. Her works of poetry, photography and fiction have appeared in literary journals Bittersweet, The Backbone Mountain Review, The Broadkill Review, In God's Hands/ Writers of Grace, A Flash of Dark, Greensilk Journal, Saltfront, Mojave River Press and Review, Scryptic Magazine, Unlikely Stories Mark V, The Sirens Call, The Great Void, BAM Writes, Foreign Literary, Lion and Lilac Magazine and various others.   Candace lives in Virginia with her son and her daughter, her newborn baby and fiancé. She earned her Master of Science degree in Marketing and Communications from West Virginia University. Candace is the author of various books titled Contemplation: Imagery, sound and Form in Lyricism (a collection of poetry), Losing You (a novella collection), Winter Solstice (book 1 of a 4 book series): The Crone (book 2), The Lady of Brighton (book 3), Summer Solstice (book 4 in progress) and her recently published first children's book A-Hoy Frankie Your Riverboat Captain!

Welcome to our post-Thanksgiving Lit for Christmas party! In this episode, Marty and his friend, Madeline, celebrate an early Krampusnacht as they discuss Brom's yuletide offering, Krampus the Yule Lord.  It's a knock-down, drag-out, to-the-death battle between Santa and Krampus!  BONUS POINTS: Take a shot anytime the word “yule” is said!  Yule be drunk before you know it! GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Yuletide Moon Cocktail (recipe adapted from adirondackwinery.com) Ingredients: 1 shot of Merlot or dry red wine (substitute cranberry juice for virgin version) 1 shot of Bourbon (substitute non-alcoholic bourbon for virgin version) 4 Cherries, pitted (fresh or in jar) 3 tablespoons Orange Juice 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg 1 Lemon Zest (optional) Directions: 1.   Place cherries in a tall glass, then muddle.  Keep the cherries in the glass once muddled. 2.   Add orange juice, maple syrup, Merlot (cranberry juice for virgin version), bourbon (non-alcoholic bourbon for virgin version), and mix. 3.   Pour into an old fashion glass with handful of ice. 4.   Stir then add lemon peel (optional), cinnamon, and nutmeg. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE: Use ingredients and follow above directions, making the substitutions listed above. ⁠ YOUR HOSTS Marty has a Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm.  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor ho puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Madeline has a BA in English Creative Writing and gin drinking.  Currently, she is pursuing a Library Science graduate degree and avoiding the Lizard Man of Bloomington.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading eco-lit, true crime, and Alice Hoffman books. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: "We Wish You a Scary Christmas."  Pipes, Douglas. Krampus Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.  Back Lot Music, 2015. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Brom, Gerald.  Krampus the Yule Lord.  Harper Collins Publishers, New York:  2012.

In our last episode of 7 Minutes in Book Heaven (for now) we meet Dianna Hunter and her new novel Clouded Waters which releases today, October 10!What's it about? When a local water scientist goes missing, newspaper owner Susan B. Ellingson follows a trail of evidence from a tiny, off-grid community into a global tangle of lies, corruption, whistleblowing, and danger. All the while her mother-in-law leads a group of Ojibwe and Métis grandmothers fighting to protect the water, and when after an intriguing new woman comes to town, Susan isn't sure how to feel or act.Dianna Hunter (she/her or they/them) is the author of Wild Mares: My Lesbian Back-to-the-Land Life and Breaking Hard Ground: Stories of the Minnesota Farm Advocates. Both were finalists for the Minnesota Book Award. Dianna was a farmer and farm advocate before beginning a career in writing and college teaching. She earned an MA in English (Creative Writing) from Iowa State University,Buy Clouded WatersVisit our Bookshop at bookshop.org/shop/thisqueerbook or buy directly right now: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781737405160Also, we talked about the poem "Election Season" by Julie Gard. It's in Julie's collection I Think I Know You. Buy it here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781952593338Connect with Dianna HunterWebsite: diannahunter.comBecome an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookQuatrefoil LibraryQuatrefoil has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy these books, then borrow them! Link: https://libbyapp.com/library/quatrefoil/curated-1404336/page-1CreditsHost/Founder: J.P. Der BoghossianExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, Natalie Cruz, Jonathan Fried, Paul Kaefer, Nicole Olila, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Steven Flamm, Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Support the show

For many parents, moms in particular, society perpetuates the idea that we should sacrifice everything for our children. So how do we push that aside and give ourselves permission to write now and pursue our creative dreams? In this episode, you'll hear how Megan Clancy did that—not only for herself but also the writers she coaches. Megan is a writer of upmarket women's fiction and queer contemporary romance, a book coach, a former high school English teacher, and a mother of two young children. Needless to say, she has a lot to say on this topic. So stay tuned to learn how she's overcome these obstacles. And bonus: Find out how to own your identity as a writer today. Topics discussed in this episode: Losing yourself and writing in parenthoodFighting against societal normsChanging your mindsetSetting boundaries with the familyOwning your identity as a writer nowAddressing the impossibility of writing dreams as mothersGetting past mom guiltFinding your confidenceSapphic women's fictionFavorite booksAbout Megan: Megan Clancy is a writer of upmarket women's fiction and queer contemporary romance. She has a BA in English/Creative Writing from Colorado College, an MFA from the University of Melbourne, and worked as a high school English teacher before becoming a full-time writer and book coach. She loves to travel, which frequently inspires her writing, and has lived and worked in Australia, Nepal, and the United States. She currently lives in California with her husband and two young children.Get her book:The Burden of a Daughter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1937818993/ Connect with MeganWebsite: http://www.meganaclancy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclancyauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mclancyauthor/ Books discussed during the show: The No-Show, by Beth O'LearyLessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus Delilah Green Doesn't Care, by Ashley Herring BlakeThe Magic Treehouse, by Mary Pope OsborneDragon Masters, by Tracey WestI Built a House, by Chris Van DunsenMaybe, by Kobi Yamada The Remember Balloons, by Jessie OliverosRobin and Her Misfits, by Kelly Ann JacobsonTinkerbell and Wendy, by Kelly Ann JacobsonLooking for a community of passionate writers who understand your goals and struggles? Join my exclusive Facebook group, Parents Who Write, where you can attend weekly group writing sessions and find writing prompts, writing resources, and free tutorials. Visit Parents Who Write at https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentswhowrite.

WARNING: This episode contains adult language and discussion of a certain guy in red fur that may not be appropriate for small children. Welcome to our first 'ber month Lit for Christmas party of the year! In this episode, Marty and his friend, Madeline, become Merry Prankster's as the discuss Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest in honor of what would have been Kesey's 88th birthday on September 17. BONUS POINTS: Take a drink every time someone says the word “crazy.” GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Surfer on Acide (recipe adapted from Liquor.com)  Ingredients 1 shot of Jagermeister (substitute non-alcoholic bourbon for non-alcoholic version) 1 shot of coconut rum (substitute coconut cream for non-alcoholic version) 1 shot of pineapple juice Pineapple wedge for garnish (optional) Ice Directions: 1.   Add all the ingredients in a shaker with ice. 2.   Shake, strain, and pour into a highball glass with ice. 3.   Garnish with pineapple wedge (optional). GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE: Use ingredients and follow above directions, making the substitutions listed above. ⁠ YOUR HOSTS Marty has a Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm.  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Madeline has a BA in English Creative Writing and gin drinking.  Currently, she is pursuing a Library Science graduate degree and avoiding the Lizard Man of Bloomington.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading eco-lit, true crime, and Alice Hoffman books. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: "O Come All Ye Grateful Dead-Heads."  Rivers, Bob. Twisted Christmas.  Critique/Atco/Atlantic, 1988. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Kesey, Ken.  One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.  Penguin Books, New York:  1962.

Welcome to our very, very, very late Lit for Christmas in July party! In a day's time, look for our August Lit for Christmas party! In this episode, Marty and his friend, Madeline, charm some Copperheads and discuss opioid addiction, foster care, and Kingsolver love. BONUS POINTS:  Take a drink every time Marty or Madeline make a bad exorcism pun. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Copperhead (recipe adapted from https://www.thedrinkkings.com/copperhead-recipe/)  Ingredients ·      2 shots of vodka (omit for nonalcoholic alternative) ·      5 shots of ginger ale (7 shots for nonalcoholic alternative) ·      Lime wedge or 1 shot of lime juice ·       Ice Directions: 1.   Add all the ingredients in a shaker with ice. 2.   Shake, strain, and pour into a highball glass with ice. 3.   Squeeze the lime wedge into drink (or add lime juice), drop wedge into drink, and serve. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE: Use ingredients and follow above directions, omitting vodka and using 7 shots of ginger ale. YOUR HOSTS Marty has a Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm.  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Madeline has a BA in English Creative Writing and gin drinking.  Currently, she is pursuing a Library Science graduate degree and avoiding the Lizard Man of Bloomington.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading eco-lit, true crime, and Alice Hoffman books. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: "Christmas Time's A Comin'."  O'Connor, Mark.  An Appalachian Christmas.  OMAC Records, 2011. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Kingsolver, Barbara.  Demon Copperhead.  HarperCollins Publishers, 2022.

Jennifer Predny, the parent of four military-connected children talks about the impact of multiple transitions and how they have affected her family. She gives insight on how parents can assist their children navigate being the new kid at school.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Hanscom Spouses' Club.  To learn more, visit https: https://hanscomsc.org/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes:   Bio: Jennifer Predny is an Army wife of 17 years and has four children, ages 16, 15, 11, and 9. Over the years Jennifer has learned how to navigate advocating for a child with a 504 plan in several different school systems, homeschooling for elementary, middle, and high school kids in two different states, transitioning kids from homeschool to public school, and everything in between. Jennifer is an avid volunteer, former PTO President, and Senior Advisor to her husband's unit. She has a B.A. in English Creative Writing and will graduate with her MFA in Creative Writing this fall.    Resources:   MCEC Back to School Toolkit: https://www.militarychild.org/backtoschool   MCEC is the national advocate for Purple Star Schools. Interested in learning more? Visit: https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools

The pod team is wrapping up our summer vacation. In the meantime, we're rereleasing one of our favorite episodes from our first season. We'll be back with new and exciting episodes in two weeks.  How is the zombie of Haitian folklore a poetic metaphor for how society treats Blackness? Bryan Byrdlong of the Helen Zell Writers' Program at the University of Michigan tells Jared about his project on the traditional and modern conceptualization of zombies, whether poetry can transcend fake news, and how his MFA program gave him an inner editorial voice. Bryan Byrdlong is a Black poet from Chicago, Illinois. In high school, he was part of Chicago's Louder than a Bomb poetry slam competition. He graduated from Vanderbilt University where he received an undergraduate English/Creative Writing degree and was the co-recipient of the Merrill Moore Award for Poetry upon graduation. He has been published in the Nashville Review, Heavy Feather Review, and Pleiades Magazine. Most recently, he received the Gregory Djanaikian Scholarship from The Adroit Journal. He is a graduate of the Helen Zell Writers' Program at the University of Michigan and a current Zell Fellow. You can find him on Twitter @BByrdlong. MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack and Hanamori Skoblow. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at MFAwriters.com. BE PART OF THE SHOW — Donate to the show at Buy Me a Coffee. — Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. — Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience. — Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out our application. STAY CONNECTED Twitter: @MFAwriterspod Instagram: @MFAwriterspodcast Facebook: MFA Writers Email: mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com

In this Writers' Room interview with pilot and author Pat Valdata, she talks about her writing journey and offers advice for other aspiring writers from critique groups, exploring poetry, attending conferences, writing competitions, to dealing with rejection but pressing on. Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

Let's get into the marketing side of writing a book to fuel your business from how you get and sustain the energy to do what it takes to reach more people to how you can find the funding to pay for the marketing tactics you can use to build awareness around your book.  Also, there's a ton you can do so how do you prioritize what you will do if you are running a lean business or are a solopreneur. Pay close attention to how you can pivot from one audience into another if that's also your specific situation – and you're writing a book for an audience that is not on your email list yet. Meet Becky. Becky Robinson is the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in supporting authors, business leaders, coaches, trainers, speakers, and thought leaders. Founded in 2012, Weaving Influence services include strategic consultation/coaching for authors and thought leaders, social media management, public relations, virtual meeting facilitation, and book launch services. Under Becky's leadership, the firm has helped clients launch more than 150 books, enabling authors to build their brands, acquire more business customers, and increase book sales. Becky hosts the Book Marketing Action Podcast, where she shares actionable advice to help authors achieve their goals to reach more readers and enhance their brand. She has created many resources and events to help authors including the Reach More Readers Workshop. In April 2022, Becky published her first book with Berrett-Koehler titled, Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause. Becky holds an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College and received her B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Miami University. When she's not working or writing, Becky is a distance runner. She has completed 10 full and 11 half marathons. She also ran a 50K to celebrate her 50th birthday. Becky and her husband of nearly 30 years, Eric, live in Lambertville, Michigan. They have three children. Get ready to be inspired as we dive into the highs and lows of the book marketing journey, with Becky's experience and advice about the potential costs of producing a book trailer. We discuss how authors can be creative and scrappy in their book marketing without needing to spend thousands of dollars, and how crowdfunding can work with the right message. Tune in, and let's explore the world of unimaginable wellness together! In this episode, you will hear: It's not possible to compartmentalize so what are other ways to clear our head? Parenting through different stages: Ways to make our commitment sustainable based on the season of motherhood we are shared What can you use to refuel yourself? Running, yoga, meditation Is there a mindset shift between writing the book vs. marketing the book? A book is not a magic tool by itself --- use it to deliver value… What if you don't yet have an audience? How can you use the book to build one? How can you approach book-writing when you are pivoting into a new audience? Let's discuss the final mile or first when writing a book. How does paying for a book work? What are other authors doing out there? The ROI of writing a book and having a consultancy business? Ways to market your book from DIY vs. all-in Author book marketing investment Is a Kickstarter helpful for the marketing costs of a book? An important nuance is shared What's the key to leveraging the word of mouth that moms have? Prioritize the things that light you up as it relates to marketing Building relationships for mobilization  SHARE this episode with a mom founder, entrepreneur, or creator who seeks work-life integration while in the act of writing and/or marketing her own book Similar episodes: Romper Room Style: Your Very Own Chapter Read of Fertile Imagination, Episode 147 https://www.melissallarena.com/you-can-learn-how-to-play-again-try-this-moms-episode-147/   Welcome To Motherhood: Going From Playing The Lead To The Supporting Role In Your Life, Episode 182 / The Risks and Consequences of Taking On A Supporting Role In Your Mom Life https://www.melissallarena.com/the-risks-and-consequences-of-taking-on-a-supporting-role-in-your-mom-life-episode-182/ Supporting Resources: https://weavinginfluence.com  https://beckyrobinson.com/  Instagram: @beckyrbnsn Twitter: @beckyrbnsn Facebook: www.facebook.com/beckyrbnsn  Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Book Launch Fall 2023! Join the Collective Of Moms Who Seek More Imaginative Solutions For Maximum Impact While Inspiring Their Kids To Do The Same Introducing: Fertile Imagination: A Guide For Stretching Every Mom's Superpower for Maximum Impact – Get on the list and grab your FREE Chapter today: https://www.melissallarena.com/waitlist/ Join the waitlist for Fertile Imagination to be the first to See the book cover and vote on your favorite Get a sneak peek at the behind-the-scenes book-writing process Join my Imagination to Impact 21-Day challenge first to bring my three-stage method of reawakening your imagination, playing with your imagination, and stretching your imagination to your daily life and see what using your fertile imagination can look like and how this can turnaround your relationship with your kids too Learn first-hand about playful and fun book launch events (online and offline) Snag a FREE chapter today and start your journey towards becoming the fun parent through a series of imagination warm-ups created for the most ambitious moms who feel like they lost a big piece of themselves (along with their placentas – literally or figuratively) Praise For Fertile Imagination Book participants/podcast guests   “Melissa is an inspiring display of tenacity and motivation. Whenever you're feeling stuck, peruse Melissa's thoughtfully compiled tips and exercises and you'll be creating magic in no time.” – Suzy Batiz, Chief Executive and Visionary Officer, ~Pourri, The Makers of Poo~Pourri, supernatural, Alive OS®   “Melissa's words are authentic and important. She is a great listener and now shares reality-based strategies for imagining your own imperfect, fulfilling life.” – Martha Hennessey, Former New Hampshire State Senator / House of Representative   “This is the book for a mom who wants a second jet engine to embark on her own journey from thinking she will have to wait another lifetime to dream big to knowing she can take steps right now to uncover and do what she would find more fulfilling at this life stage. Melissa writes both intimately and conversationally about topics that many moms around the world can relate to (some dads too). She invites the reader into a personal and deep journey about topics that are crucially important to uncover what would make a mom truly happy to work on...even after the kids are in bed. It was an honor and a pleasure to speak with her for an interview, which she has included excerpts of in this book, too!” - Ken Honda, Japan's bestselling zen millionaire, author of Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money Moms like us with big dreams and school-age kids: For moms like me, the pandemic was an opportunity to re-evaluate and course-correct things in our lives we weren't thrilled with. Coming out of this period, sluggish yet motivated, so many of us can use this book to help us wake up! If you're looking to refresh, reenergize, and yes, reimagine a better version of your life, this book is for you. 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Welcome to our May Lit for Christmas party! In this episode, Marty and his friend, Madeline, enjoy Sex on the Beach and tackle the stigma of mental illness talking about Sonya Sones' Saving Red. BONUS POINTS:  Take a drink every time Marty says “you know”! WARNING: YOU WILL GET VERY DRUNK! GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Sex on the Beach (recipe adapted from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sex-on-the-beach-cocktail_n_596f74dfe4b0a03aba86b779) Ingredients 1 1/2 shots vodka (omit for Cuddles on the Beach) 1/2 shot peach schnapps (substitute peach nectar for Cuddles on the Beach) 1 1/2 shot cranberry juice 1 1/2 shotss orange juice Ice Directions: Add all the ingredients in a shaker. Shake, strain and pour into a highball glass. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry if you're feeling fancy. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE (CUDDLES ON THE BEACH): Use ingredients and follow above directions, omitting vodka and substituting peach nectar for peach schnapps. Marty has a Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm.  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Madeline has a BA in English Creative Writing and gin drinking.  Currently, she is pursuing a Library Science graduate degree and avoiding the Lizard Man of Bloomington.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading eco-lit, true crime, and Alice Hoffman books. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: "California Dreamin'."  The Mamas & the Papas.  If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears.  RCA Victor, 1965. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Sones, Sonya.  Saving Red.  HarperCollins Publishers, 2016.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of physical and emotional trauma and abuse. Welcome to our St. Patrick's Day Lit for Christmas party! In this episode, Marty and his friend, Madeline, indulge in a wee drop of Irish Cream, Crème de Menthe, and vodka and get serious (and seriously drunk) talking about Claire Keegan's Small Things Like These. BONUS POINTS:  Take a drink every time Marty tries on a bad Irish accent! GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT: Bailey's Mint Martini (recipe adapted from lemontreedwelling.com) Ingredients: 1 shot Bailey's Irish Cream 1 shot Creme de Menthe liqueur 1 shot of vodka 2 shots of Half & Half ice Garnish: Whipped cream and chocolate shavings Directions: 1.    Fill cocktail shaker with ice.  2.    Add ingredients; cover and shake well.  3.    Strain into a martini glass.  4.    Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings as desired. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE: Use ingredients and follow above directions, substituting mint simple syrup for Crème de Menthe, Bailey's Coffee Creamer for Bailey's Irish Cream, and Arkay's Zero-Proof Vodka for vodka. Marty has a Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press.  For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm.  Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Madeline has a BA in English Creative Writing and gin drinking.  Currently, she is pursuing a Library Science graduate degree and avoiding the Lizard Man of Bloomington.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading eco-lit, true crime, and Alice Hoffman books. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" byM agic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: "The Christmas Reel." The Chieftains.  The Chieftains 10.  Claddagh Records Ltd., 1981. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Keegan, Claire.  Small Things Like These.  Grove Press: New York, NY, 2021.

Many adoptees - myself included - delay the search for our birth mothers for fear of rejection. We don't believe we could handle it. We are still feeling the aftershocks of the initial rejection. Lori shares what she's learned about surviving rejection, underestimating our emotional resilience and ability to bounce back. We both loved this deep and profound conversation and hope you do too.Here's a bit about Lori and her book:Jakiela is a Professor of English/Creative Writing at The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, where she directs the Creative & Professional Writing Program. She writes a monthly column, "Stories of Our Neighbors"–modeled on the work of the great oral historian Studs Terkel–for Pittsburgh Magazine, and is the recipient of multiple Golden Quill Awards from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania. She has taught in the graduate MFA program at Chatham University, in the undergraduate writing program at The State University of New York at Purchase, classes and workshops for Creative Nonfiction Foundation, and is currently on the adjunct faculty of the Doctor of Ministry program in Creative Writing at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.  A former international flight attendant, she lives in her hometown, Trafford, PA, with her husband, the author Dave Newman, and their children.  After her adoptive mother's death, Lori Jakiela, at the age of forty, begins to seek the identity of her birth parents. In the midst of this loss, Jakiela also finds herself with a need to uncover her family's medical history to gather answers for her daughter's newly revealed medical ailments. This memoir brings together these parallel searches while chronicling intergenerational questions of family. Through her work, Jakiela examines both the lives we are born with and the lives we create for ourselves. Desires for emotional resolution comingle with concerns of medical inheritance and loss in this honest, humorous, and heartbreaking memoir.https://www.amazon.com/Belief-Its-Kind-Truth-Maybe/dp/1938769422https://twitter.com/lorijakielahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-jakiela-2555716https://www.lorijakiela.net/

Susan's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Positivity, Includer, Empathy, Developer & Context  Susan is  the mother of three adult daughters, one of whom is married and one about to be married.She lost her husband to cancer in 2021, so she is a widow. She is a follower of Jesus, and is  involved in her wonderful little church. She plays a lot of tennis and tries to get to yoga a couple times a week. Currently she is in a certificate program for graphic design. Susan graduated from SMU with a BA in English/Creative Writing and a BFA in Communications/Advertising. After college, she joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ, now called CRU, and was assigned to their Headquarters in San Bernadino because they needed a promotional writer and she had the goods. That is  where she met her amazing husband. She lost her husband and soulmate to cancer in 2021 after a 4-year battle that was often intense but especially fierce the last nine months. Find out your strengths by taking the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment   Workshops and Coaching with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

How do you reach an expanded audience, and what does it mean once you do?Joining me for this conversation is Becky Robinson, the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in digital and integrated marketing services and public relations for book authors, including business leaders, coaches, trainers, speakers, and thought leaders. Since launching more than a decade ago, under Becky's leadership, the firm has provided a wide range of services to help clients launch more than 150 books, enabling authors to build their brands, acquire more business customers, and increase book sales. In April 2022, Becky published her first book with Berrett-Koehler Publishers titled, “Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause.” The book takes an in-depth look at what it takes to achieve the greatest possible influence, provides valuable advice for targeting key audiences, offers a variety of practical steps for cutting through the noise, shares best practices for cultivating community, and reveals effective strategies for growing an online presence. Within days of its launch, it rose to be a top-ranked Amazon hot new release best seller. Becky holds an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College and received her B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Miami University.Becky gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:30] How to reach a new audience in a significant way [6:10] Must-know tips for using social media to drive your reach [8:00] Becky's Four Reach Commitments [10:30] The importance of having systems in place to support consistency [20:40] Becky's book review Resources mentioned in this episode:The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan DibConnect with Becky here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook www.beckyrobinson.com  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com 

How do you reach an expanded audience, and what does it mean once you do? Joining me for this conversation is Becky Robinson, the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in digital and integrated marketing services and public relations for book authors, including business leaders, coaches, trainers, speakers, and thought leaders.  Since launching more than a decade ago, under Becky's leadership, the firm has provided a wide range of services to help clients launch more than 150 books, enabling authors to build their brands, acquire more business customers, and increase book sales.  In April 2022, Becky published her first book with Berrett-Koehler Publishers titled, “Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause.” The book takes an in-depth look at what it takes to achieve the greatest possible influence, provides valuable advice for targeting key audiences, offers a variety of practical steps for cutting through the noise, shares best practices for cultivating community, and reveals effective strategies for growing an online presence. Within days of its launch, it rose to be a top-ranked Amazon hot new release best seller.  Becky holds an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College and received her B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Miami University. Becky gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:30] How to reach a new audience in a significant way [6:10] Must-know tips for using social media to drive your reach [8:00] Becky's Four Reach Commitments [10:30] The importance of having systems in place to support consistency [20:40] Becky's book review Resources mentioned in this episode: The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib Connect with Becky here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook www.beckyrobinson.com  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com 

Welcome to our out of this world Lit for Christmas party! In this episode, Marty and his friend, Madeline, drink alien secretions and have a close encounter of the Christmas kind with Whitley Strieber's Communion: A True Story. BONUS POINTS: For any listener who's been abducted by aliens! GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT SPIRIT: Alien Secretion (recipe courtesy of Tipsy Bartender) Ingredients: 2 oz. (60ml) Coconut Rum 2 oz. (60ml) Melon Liqueur 3 oz. (90ml) Pineapple Juice Rim: Blue Sugar Garnish: Cherry Directions: Rim the edge of your glass using blue sugar. Set aside. In a shaking glass with ice, combine coconut rum, melon liqueur, and pineapple juice. Shake well. Strain mix into rimmed glass over ice and garnish with a cherry. SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE: Use ingredients and follow above directions, substituting melon syrup for melon liqueur and coconut and rum extract for coconut rum. Marty has a Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Madeline has a BA in English Creative Writing and gin drinking. Currently, she is pursuing a Library Science graduate degree and avoiding the Lizard Man of Bloomington. In her spare time, she enjoys reading eco-lit, true crime, and Alice Hoffman books. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. Other music in the episode: "I Want an Alien for Christmas." Fountains of Wayne. I Want an Alien for Christmas. Atlantic, 1997. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Strieber, Whitley. Communion: A True Story. Walker & Collier, 1987.

How do you reach an expanded audience, and what does it mean once you do? Joining me for this conversation is Becky Robinson, the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in digital and integrated marketing services and public relations for book authors, including business leaders, coaches, trainers, speakers, and thought leaders.  Since launching more than a decade ago, under Becky's leadership, the firm has provided a wide range of services to help clients launch more than 150 books, enabling authors to build their brands, acquire more business customers, and increase book sales.  In April 2022, Becky published her first book with Berrett-Koehler Publishers titled, “Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause.” The book takes an in-depth look at what it takes to achieve the greatest possible influence, provides valuable advice for targeting key audiences, offers a variety of practical steps for cutting through the noise, shares best practices for cultivating community, and reveals effective strategies for growing an online presence. Within days of its launch, it rose to be a top-ranked Amazon hot new release best seller.  Becky holds an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College and received her B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Miami University. Becky gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:30] How to reach a new audience in a significant way [6:10] Must-know tips for using social media to drive your reach [8:00] Becky's Four Reach Commitments [10:30] The importance of having systems in place to support consistency [20:40] Becky's book review Resources mentioned in this episode: The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib Connect with Becky here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook www.beckyrobinson.com  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com 

Welcome to our really lit Lit for Christmas November party! In this episode, Marty and his friend, Madeline, enjoy Thanksgiving Snoop Dogg-style while talking about Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower. WARNING: This episode contains some adult language and themes. DISCLAIMER: All cannabis and delta-9 products consumed on this podcast were legally purchased. BONUS POINTS: Say "This edible ain't sh*t!" GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT SPIRIT: Strawberry Fields edible from True North Confections Contains: 50 mg THC per gummi Nonalcoholic Alternative: Gummi worms Marty has a Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Madeline has a BA in English Creative Writing and gin drinking. Currently, she is pursuing a Library Science graduate degree and avoiding the Lizard Man of Bloomington. In her spare time, she enjoys reading eco-lit, true crime, and Alice Hoffman books. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. This month's Christmas lit: Chbosky, Stephen. The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Simon & Schuster, 1999.

Welcome to our Christmas in September party! In this episode, Marty and his friend, Madeline, are haunted by Liquefied Ghosts and Louise Erdrich's The Sentence. BONUS POINTS: Count how many times Madeline talks about the Lizard Man in the sewers of Bloomington. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT SPIRIT: Liquified Ghost Ingredients: 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. vanilla simple syrup (or regular simple syrup if you use cream soda instead of club soda) 1 oz. cream 2 oz. club soda (or cream soda) Directions: Mix all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and stir just to blend. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Nonalcoholic Alternative: Substitute 2 oz. of cream soda for the 2 oz. of vodka. Marty has a Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Madeline has a BA in English Creative Writing and gin drinking. Currently, she is pursuing a Library Science graduate degree and avoiding the Lizard Man of Bloomington. In her spare time, she enjoys reading eco-lit, true crime, and Alice Hoffman books. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. Other music in the episode: "I Put a Spell on You." Simone, Nina. Phillips Records, 1965. This month's Christmas lit: Erdrich, Louise. The Sentence. Harper Collins, 2021.

Turn your book into a best seller. Join Laura Gassner Otting as she hosts this week's episode of LGOtv with guest, Becky Robinson. Becky Robinson - Founder/CEO, Self-Taught Marketer, Marathoner.Becky Robinson is the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in digital and integrated marketing services and public relations for book authors, including business leaders, coaches, trainers, speakers, and thought leaders. Since launching more than nine years ago, under Becky's leadership, the firm has provided a wide range of services to help clients launch more than 150 books, enabling authors to build their brands, acquire more business customers, and increase book sales. In April 2022, Becky is publishing her first book with Berrett-Koehler Publishers titled, “Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause.” Becky holds an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College and received her B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Miami University.Timestamps:1:30 Reach is the users manual to becoming a thought leader.4:07 We are promoting the value, not ourselves.9:52 The reality of what it means to be a best times seller.10:30 “What do you want your book to do for you?”15:08 Traditional publishers vs. Hybrid Publishers.18:50 The working phase.24:25 Getting book reviews.30:47 Four Commitments: Value, Consistency, Longevity, Generosity.31:32 Value isn't the same for everyone. Who is your audience?41:22 Who is your book for and who is it not for?43:29 We really don't have competition, people usually will buy more than 1 book of the same topic.48:47 Own your own domain - the place you own and control.58:52 How to get in touch with Becky Robinson post episode.https://www.instagram.com/beckyrbnsn/https://www.facebook.com/BeckyRbnsnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyrbnsn/https://twitter.com/beckyrbnsnUpcoming Book Launch – Reach - https://amzn.to/3rUWIk0 Becky Robinson - www.beckyrobinson.com Weaving Influence - www.weavinginfluence.com

Welcome to our Christmas in July party! In this episode, Marty is joined by his friend, Madeline, as they both get hammered on sherry and hammer on Alex Haley's A Different Kind of Christmas. BONUS POINTS: Place bets as to when Marty will throw up during the episode. GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT SPIRIT: Sherry (sweet or dry) NONALCOHOLIC ALTERNATIVE: Nonalcoholic sherry OR fruit juice Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Madeline has a BA in English Creative Writing and gin drinking. Currently, she works the Reference Desk at a library, but she will soon become a graduate student studying for her Masters of Library Science. In her spare time, she enjoys reading eco-lit, true crime, and Alice Hoffman books. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. Other music in the episode: "I've Been Working on the Railroad." K. H. Lee. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1QfUz9dEn8) This month's Christmas lit: Haley, Alex. A Different Kind of Christmas. Doubleday, 1988.

Hi there, Today I'm so excited to be arts calling Leticia Urieta! Leticia Urieta is Tejana writer from Austin, TX. Leticia is a graduate of Agnes Scott College with a BA in English/Creative Writing and holds an MFA in Fiction writing from Texas State University. She works a teaching artist in the Austin community with a focus on the pedagogy of equity in creative writing. She is the Regional Program Manager for Austin Bat Cave and is the director of Barrio Writers in Austin, a free college level youth writers workshop founded by author and activist Sarah Rafael Garcia in Santa Ana, CA. Her creative work appears in PANK, Chicon Street Poets, Lumina and many others. Her fiction explores the intersections of Latinx identity with the folklore, traditional stories and the supernatural or speculative. Her mixed genre collection of poetry and prose, Las Criaturas, is forthcoming from FlowerSong Press. Leticia loves living in Austin with her husband and two dogs who are terrible work distractions. Despite all, she is fueled by sushi and breaks to watch pug videos on Instagram. Las Criaturas now available here: https://www.flowersongpress.com/store-j9lRp/p/lascriaturas -- Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro at cruzfolio.com. If you like the show: consider reviewing the podcast and sharing it with those who love the arts, your support truly makes a difference! Check out cruzfolio.com for more podcasts about the arts and original content! Make art. Much love, j

Becky Robinson, author of "Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause," joins host Olivia McCoy to discuss how to build an audience for your brand, grow your reach, and create influence as an author. Becky Robinson is the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in digital and integrated marketing services and public relations for authors, business leaders, coaches, trainers, speakers, and thought leaders. She holds an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College and received her B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Miami University. Learn more at weavinginfluence.com and beckyrobinson.com.Discover more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.

My guest for this episode is Becky Robinson. Becky is the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in digital and integrated marketing services and public relations for authors, non-profit and business leaders, coaches, trainers, speakers, and thought leaders. Since launching nearly a decade ago, the firm has provided a wide range of services to help clients launch more than 150 books, enabling thought leaders to build their brands, acquire more business customers, and increase book sales. In April 2022, Becky published her first book with Berrett-Koehler Publishers titled, “Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause.” The book takes an in-depth look at what it takes to achieve the greatest possible influence, provides valuable advice for targeting key audiences, offers a variety of practical steps for cutting through the noise, shares best practices for cultivating community, and reveals effective strategies for growing an online presence. It quickly rose to be a top-ranked Amazon hot new release best seller within days of its launch. Becky began her career working for a nonprofit supporting disabled adults. In her work at Weaving Influence, she has supported nonprofit leaders with marketing their organizations. Becky holds an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College and received her B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Miami University. Here's what to expect during the episode: What does REACH mean for nonprofit organizations and leaders? How does the 'Influence Gap' apply to nonprofit organizations? What are the 4 commitments that nonprofit leaders can make to increase the audience and impact of their organizations? How often should your nonprofit post on social media? Connect with Becky Robinson! Website: https://beckyrobinson.com/ Book: https://beckyrobinson.com/book/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeckyRbnsn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyrbnsn/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyrbnsn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeckyRbnsn Go to: https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding to get your free: Trust Building Action Plan.   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

Rosaleen Bertolino was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and is currently living in Mexico. She received her B.A. from the University of California at Santa Cruz and her M.A. in English/Creative Writing from San Francisco State University. Her awards include a Marin Arts Council Individual Artist Grant and an Honorable Mention for the James D. Phelan Award. She has twice been a finalist for Glimmer Train's Very Short Fiction Award, and has been a writer in residence at the Writer's Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, during 2008, 2007, and 2006. She is co-founder and host of the reading series Prose Cafe, based in San Miquel de Allende, Mexico, and the winner of the 2019 Many Voices Project Prose competition. Her debut collection, "The Paper Demon and Other Stories," was released New Rivers Press in the fall of 2021 and was a handpicked book at Small Press Distribution.

Upon graduating from college Becky Robinson happily focused on her marriage, home and raising her children.  After turning 40 she shifted her focus from homemaking to business.  Motivated by her love of helping people, a flexible work/life balance and her experience in social media, Becky's ambition led her to create a company that combined all of these elements. Becky is the Founder and CEO of  Weaving Influence, a full service marketing agency that specializes in digital and integrated marketing services and public relations for authors, business leaders, coaches, trainers, speakers and thought leaders.  Since launching a decade ago, the firm has provided a wide range of services to help their clients launch over 150 books, enabling authors to build their brand, acquire more business customers and increase book sales.  This past April, Becky published her own book called Reach! Create The Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book or Cause, which shares how to create the biggest possible audience for your idea, book, business or cause.  Becky holds a masters in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College and received her BA in English Creative Writing from Miami University.   What You Will Hear in This Episode:  Becky's personal story. Launching Weaving Influence. Inspired to think bigger by Whitney Johnson. Lessons learned early on about starting your own business. Values, culture and  service. Challenges faced.  Hiring and cultivating the right team. Writing and publishing her first book. Prioritizing time. Tips on getting published. Advice on finding a PR partner. Quotes “I wanted to build my business in my own way, furled by my own metrics for success and my own values.” “I would rather, at 10 years, own my own business completely, than to have chosen to take on investors who could dictate how I wanna run my business.” “I'm capable of more than I had ever imagined.” Mentioned: Weaving Influence BeckyRobinson.com Reach Book Plate Paul@weavinginfluence.com Whitney Johnson https://bonniemar cusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:  ***If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.  5/31/2022

Welcome to this Mental Health Awareness Month Lit of Christmas party. In this episode, Marty is joined again by his friend, Madeline, as they get blitzed on scotch and sodas, talk about J. D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, and all that David Copperfield crap. BONUS POINTS: Count how many times Marty says he's sweating. Marty would like to dedicate this episode to his good friend, Lon Emerick, who was NOT a phony. Godspeed, my friend! RECIPE FOR SCOTCH AND SODA: Ingredients: 4 oz. of scotch of choice 4 oz. of soda of choice (Diet Coke, club soda) Fill a high ball glass with ice and add scotch. Top with soda and gently stir. RECIPE FOR VIRGIN SCOTCH AND SODA AND TONIC: Follow recipe above, but substitute non-alcoholic whiskey such as Spiritless's Kentucky 74 for scotch. Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Madeline has a BA in English Creative Writing and gin drinking. Currently, she works the Reference Desk at a library, but she will soon become a graduate student studying for her Masters of Library Science. In her spare time, she enjoys reading eco-lit, true crime, and Alice Hoffman books. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. Other music in the episode: "Comin' Thro the Rye." Siobahn Miller. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLrIG51x3Jg) This month's Christmas lit: Salinger, J. D. The Catcher in the Rye. Little, Brown, 1951.

Book time to chat with Jeff Utecht Lyndsey D'Arcangelo I never set out to be a sports writer. I grew up in Buffalo, New York wanting to be the next Judy Blume and a bestselling author. But life had a different plan. After graduating from Randolph Macon College in 2000 with a degree in English/Creative Writing, I set off on a twisty writing journey. I spent time as a web writer for a college, a high school sports journalist for a small town weekly paper, and a copywriter at The Buffalo News. Eventually, I combined all of the skills I learned along the way, and began a career as a freelance writer — writing articles for print, taglines for advertising companies, feature profiles for a national lesbian magazine, and working on my first young adult LGBTQ fiction book.  Twitter handle https://twitter.com/darcangel21 Lyndsey's website https://lyndseydarcangelo.com/

Hey friends, It's Tamara here. I hope you enjoyed the previous 3 audio fiction episodes from the Food for Thought project. As you know, Artist Soapbox produces original scripted audio fiction such as the three FFT projects, as well as interviews with artists about their creative process.  We're back to the interview/conversational format with this episode and most of the ones to follow for this season. Today, I'm dipping in to introduce 2 of our new podcast hosts – Lormarev Jones and Griffin James. If you've been a long time listener of Artist Soapbox, then you will likely know them and you can also read their https://artistsoapbox.org/about/#team (bios on the Artist Soapbox website). Have you looked at our beautiful website? I am so in love with it.  Now, Lormarev and Griffin contain multitudes of course, but here are some bread crumbs for your to follow into their conversation: Lormarev Jones is an Educator, Director/Choreographer, and Actor and Intimacy Director. Lormarev currently teaches at Meredith College while continuing to freelance in all her areas of expertise. She has been interviewed on the Soapbox several times, acted in an episode of ASBX shorts and will be super featured in the upcoming scripted audio fiction piece: Jesus Pancake. She is well-known as a hydration advocate.  Griffin James is an interdisciplinary theatre maker and writer local to the triangle area. They have a degree in English Creative Writing from NC State where they were involved with the university theatre as a performer, stage manager, and more. Griffin was the production manager for all six of the ASBX Shorts and all 3 of the Food for Thought Projects. Whew, my blood runs cold thinking about all of that logistical management. You can also catch them voicing the Drunk College Student in I'm Not Here Right Now. (Griffin was not type cast in that role.) In this episode, you'll hear these two friends introduce themselves and each other. You'll get a sense of their style and vibe, and what they'll be focusing on in their own episodes this Season. Lormarev and Griffin are two of my favorite people, and I know you will love them too. I'm so grateful that they have agreed to step in as hosts. And guess what? In the next episode, you'll hear me introduce two more of my favorite people and guest hosts, Juliana Finch and the inimitable Mara Thomas. So stay tuned for that.  Enjoy this episode with Lormarev and Griffin. https://share.descript.com/view/jEq0hKyrNbK (Transcript) https://www.grammarly.com/blog/saying-no/ (How to Say No) LISTEN TO ASBX AUDIO DRAMAS:https://artistsoapbox.org/masterbuilder/ (Master Builder) https://www.thenewcolossuspodcast.com/ (The New Colossus) https://artistsoapbox.org/declaration-of-love/ (Declaration of Love audio anthology) https://artistsoapbox.org/audio-dramas/asbx-shorts/ (ASBX Shorts) CONNECT AND FOLLOW: Artist Soapbox on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/artist_soapbox (@artist_soapbox) Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/artistsoapbox/ (artistsoapbox) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/artistsoapboxpodcast/) CONTRIBUTE: Soapboxers are the official patrons of the Artist Soapbox podcast. http://www.patreon.com/artistsoapbox (Get on the Soapbox with us at Patreon )or make a one-time donation via Ko-fi at https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox (https://ko-fi.com/artistsoapbox) or via PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/artistsoapbox?ppid=PPC000628&cnac=US&rsta=en_US(en_US)&cust=A55YE26SQPDL8&unptid=bcec7a46-337d-11e8-9bbe-9c8e992da578&t=&cal=cb540804e2cda&calc=cb540804e2cda&calf=cb540804e2cda&unp_tpcid=ppme-social-user-profile-created&page=main:email&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys (PayPal.Me/artistsoapbox.) If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, please consider our...

Welcome back to this special Saint Patrick's Day Lit for Christmas party! In this episode, Marty is joined by his friend, Madeline, venture into the land of gin again to discuss Irish writer Sally Rooney's novel Normal People. There may be a pot of gold at the end, or some aspirin and Alka-Seltzer. BONUS POINTS: Count how many times Marty almost refers to Madeline as Amanda! (Hint: It's a lot!) RECIPE FOR GIN AND TONIC: Ingredients: 2 oz. of gin of choice 4 oz. of tonic water 2 lime wheels or other seasonal garnish Fill a high ball glass with ice and add gin. Top with tonic water and gently stir. Garnish with lime wheels or seasonal garnish of choice. RECIPE FOR GIN AND TONIC: Ingredients: 2 oz. of juniper syrup* 1 oz. of lemon juice 4 oz. of tonic water lemon wheel Fill high ball glass with ice. Add juniper syrup and lemon juice. Add tonic water and gently stir. Garnish with lemon wheel. * Juniper Syrup: In a heatproof bowl, add the peel and pith of one large lemon, two tablespoons of juniper berries (lightly crushed), and a pinch of loose black tea. In a saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil, then pour over lemon peel mixture and let set for 15 minutes to infuse. Strain the infused water into a measuring cup, and return two cups of the mixture to the saucepan over medium heat. Add one cup of sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before using. Will keep in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to three weeks. RECIPE FROM imbibemagazine.com Marty has an Master's in fiction writing, MFA in poetry writing, and teaches in the English Department at Northern Michigan University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He served two terms at Poet Laureate of the Upper Peninsula, and has published the poetry collection The Mysteries of the Rosary from Mayapple Press. For more of Marty's thoughts and writing visit his blog Saint Marty (saintmarty-marty.blogspot.com) or listen to his other podcast Confessions of Saint Marty, also on Anchor.fm. Marty is a writer, blogger, wine sipper, easy drunk, and poetry obsessor who puts his Christmas tree up in mid-October and refuses to take it down until the snow starts melting. Madeline has a BA in English Creative Writing and gin drinking. Currently, she works the Reference Desk at a library, but she will soon become a graduate student studying for her Masters of Library Science. In her spare time, she enjoys reading eco-lit, true crime, and Alice Hoffman books. Music for this episode: "Jingle Bells Jazzy Style" by Julius H, used courtesy of Pixabay. "A Christmas Treat" by Magic-828, used courtesy of Pixabay. A Christmas Carol sound clips from: The Campbell Theater 1939 radio production of A Christmas Carol, narrated by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore. Other music in the episode: "People Are Strange." The Doors. Elektra Records, September 1967. "White Christmas" found on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPiAkpZ_6pA) This month's Christmas lit: Rooney, Sally. Normal People. Faber & Faber, 2018.

Marney Sullivan's earliest memory is of the big open sky of Idaho. That experience began her journey toward embracing the mantra “be free” as she works to let go of the “shoulds” in her life. Marney has suffered some incredible tragedies which gave her a deep appreciation for the importance of leaning in with friends who are suffering and being present to her own truths.  Join us as we hear about Marney's incredible journey along with her perfectly imperfect path.   Trigger warning: This episode includes a discussion of suicide and abortion.   Rumi: Gamble everything for love, if you are a true human being. If not, leave this gathering. Half-heartedness doesn't reach into majesty.   Bio: Marney Sullivan is boundlessly energetic, curious, and relentlessly authentic.  A certified yoga teacher since 2001, writer, and risk-taker, she leads insightful and inspirational classes and yoga retreats.  Marney finds purpose in assisting others to live their most magnificent lives. She holds a BA from the University of Washington in English/ Creative Writing and a Master Certification in NLP, which she earned while guiding adolescents in the wilderness.  Marney possesses a great enthusiasm for nature, connection, her family and friends, mischief, and fun. Marney lives and plays in the mountains in Sun Valley, Idaho with her fiancé, and their three children. She recently jumped into the real estate world and joined Berkshire Hathaway Sun Valley. She loves to help her clients find the hidden gems in the Wood River Valley and share her passion for the amazing place she lives.   You can find more out here:  www.marneysullivan.com www.superstarretreats.com www.gatheryogastudio.com

Though Heath Wilcock started copywriting almost 10 years ago, his love for writing goes back much further. With a bachelor's in English/Creative Writing, a master's in Fiction and a love for comedic improv, Heath is able to expertly adapt the voice of his copywriting to market products from healthy and beauty to Magnetic Marketing offers such as the MIFGE and the No BS Newsletter (discussed in episode 603!). How does he do it? Despite his love for creativity in writing, Heath heavily emphasizes to Dave the need for copywriters to remove the frills and research their audience in order to best speak truth to the product. Heath also reveals to Dave some of his specific methods for researching his audience and using the data he collects to communicate the right message using the right words. He's not on social media (gasp!), but you can connect with Heath by visiting: www.heathwilcock.com Join our Messenger Tribe! https://m.me/clickfunnels?ref=cfpodcast-join-CF-tribe

Chris sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Taylor Byas, author of Bloodwarm (Variant Lit), for a conversation about passions, process, pitfalls, and poetry! Taylor Byas is a Black poet and essayist. Originally from Chicago, she moved to Alabama for six years, where she received both her Bachelor's degree in English and her Master's degree in English (Creative Writing concentration) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Taylor currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio where she is a third year PhD student and Albert C. Yates Scholar at the University of Cincinnati studying poetry. She is also an Assistant Features Editor for The Rumpus. She has received five Pushcart and six Best of the Net nominations, and has won a Best Microfiction Award. She is also the 1st Place Winner of the 2020 Poetry Super Highway Contest, the 2020 Frontier Poetry Award for New Poets, the 2021 Adrienne Rich Poetry Award, a finalist for the 2020 Frontier OPEN Prize, and an Honorable Mention for the 2021 Ninth Letter Literary Award in Poetry. Her chapbook, BLOODWARM, is out now from Variant Lit (2021). Her debut full-length poetry collection, I Done Clicked My Heels Three Times, is forthcoming from Soft Skull Press in the Spring of 2023. She is represented by Rena Rossner of The Deborah Harris Agency. The Poetry Question Website The Poetry Question Merchandise --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Noah & Ross sit down with poet Taylor Byas to talk about her chapbook BLOODWARM. Links of interest: Taylor Byas website BLOODWARM  Variant Literature  Taylor Byas is a Black poet and essayist. Originally from Chicago, she moved to Alabama for six years, where she received both her Bachelor's degree in English and her Master's degree in English (Creative Writing concentration) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Taylor currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio where she is a third year PhD student and Albert C. Yates Scholar at the University of Cincinnati studying poetry. She is also an Assistant Features Editor for The Rumpus. She has received five Pushcart and six Best of the Net nominations, and has won a Best Microfiction Award. She is also the 1st Place Winner of the 2020 Poetry Super Highway Contest, the 2020 Frontier Poetry Award for New Poets, the 2021 Adrienne Rich Poetry Award, a finalist for the 2020 Frontier OPEN Prize, and an Honorable Mention for the 2021 Ninth Letter Literary Award in Poetry. Her chapbook, BLOODWARM, is out now from Variant Lit (2021). Her debut full-length poetry collection, I Done Clicked My Heels Three Times, is forthcoming from Soft Skull Press in the Spring of 2023.She is represented by Rena Rossner of The Deborah Harris Agency. Thank you for listening to The Chapbook!Noah Stetzer is on Twitter @dcNoahRoss White is on Twitter @rosswhite You can find all our episodes and contact us with your chapbook questions and suggestions here. Follow Bull City Press on Twitter https://twitter.com/bullcitypress Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bullcitypress/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bullcitypress 

In this episode, Q chats with her friend Cornell Woolridge about civics, the impact of digital media on our engagement with the political process, and the need to unplug once in a while. Cornell Woolridge, is Founder/President of CivicSolve LLC, a Civic Empowerment Consultant Firm founded in Building Better Communities Through Civic Empowerment. Raised in the South and educated in the North, Cornell often walks the line between Southern Hospitality and Brutal Honesty. When he's not working with various communities to build community and civic capacity, Cornell is known to write creatively, inhale non-fiction podcasts and documentaries, cook, sing and generally enjoy people. Cornell has run political campaigns in Texas and Massachusetts, coordinated issue campaigns in New Hampshire, Pennsylvania as well as national grassroots advocacy for the Epilepsy Foundation of America and served as a civic engagement consultant for the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities. He holds a B.A. in English (Creative Writing) from Skidmore College, M.S. in Ethics & Public Policy from Suffolk University and Graduate Certification in Transformative Leadership from Maryland University of Integrative Health. Find Cornell online: CivicSolve.com Twitter: @CivicSolve Facebook: facebook.com/CivSolve/ Twitter: @RenaissanceXM (Personal)  

Welcome to "Let's Deconstruct a Story!" This week I'm talking to Wandeka Gayle about a story called "Prodigal" from her new collection, "Motherland and other Stories." First, please read "Prodigal" by Wandeka Gayle And then enjoy our discussion! Kelly Fordon Bio: Wandeka Gayle is a Jamaican writer, visual artist, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Spelman College and the author of Motherland and Other Stories (Peepal Tree Press, 2020). She has received writing fellowships from Kimbilio Fiction, Callaloo, the Hurston/Wright Foundation, and the Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing. She has a Ph.D. in English/Creative Writing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Other writing has appeared in Prairie Schooner, The Rumpus, Transition, Interviewing the Caribbean and other journals and magazines. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Motherland and Other Stories is available at Peepal Tree Press, Amazon, and Bookshop.