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A Tale of Resistance... Based on a Real Story  Hannah longs for the days when she used to be free, but now, she is a Jewish prisoner at Theresienstadt, a model ghetto where the Nazis plan to make a propaganda film to convince the world that the Jewish people are living well in the camps. But Hannah will do anything to show the world the truth. Along with other young resistance members, they vow to disrupt the filming and derail the increasingly frequent deportations to death camps in the east. From the author of Cradles of the Reich comes a poignant and inspiring tale about resistance, friendship, and the dangers of propaganda, based on the real story of the Nazi "show camp" Theresienstadt. Jennifer Coburn is a celebrated historical fiction author. Her latest book, The Girls of the Glimmer Factory, is an illuminating tale of resistance and the dangers of propaganda. Her other novel, Cradles of the Reich, is a historical novel about three very different women living at a Nazi Lebensborn at the start of World War ll. She has also published a mother-daughter travel memoir, We'll Always Have Paris, as well as six contemporary women's novels. She has also contributed to five literary anthologies, including A Paris All Your Own. Jennifer lives in San Diego. When Jennifer is not going down historical research rabbit holes, she volunteers with So Say We All, a live storytelling organization, where she is a performer, producer, and performance coach. She is also an active volunteer with Reality Changers, a nonprofit that supports low-income high school students in becoming the first in their families to attend college. Interviewer Jane R. Wood is the author of six award-winning juvenile fiction books where she weaves history and science into stories filled with mystery, adventure, and humor for young readers ages 8-14. She has also written a nonfiction How-To book for authors called Schools: A Niche Market for Authors. (All of her books are available at Jacksonville Public Library.) Wood is a former teacher, newspaper reporter, and television producer, who often speaks at book festivals, conferences for writers and publishers, podcasts, webinars, and at education conferences. Wood has a BA from the University of Florida and an M.Ed from the University of North Florida. She is the past-president of the Florida Authors and Publishers Association and lives in Jacksonville. Her website is www.janewoodbooks.com. Read her books Check out Jennifer's books from the Library! For more books about the Holocaust, read our blog. Did you know that all of our Lit Chat authors' books count toward your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge completion? Find out what authors we're hosting this month and join in on the fun! --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Send us a textIn this episode of “The UMB Pulse,” we hear from Deborah Shlian, MD '72, MBA, an accomplished alumna of the University of Maryland School of Medicine.   Shlian shares her career journey from being a medical doctor to becoming a successful writer in the medical thriller genre. She discusses her early inspirations, partnership with her husband, Joel, and their collaborative ventures in both medicine and writing.   The conversation explores her transition to running a medical management consulting firm, establishing a niche in physician executive searches, and ultimately retiring to focus on her passion for writing. The episode also highlights her contributions to nonfiction literature, especially in spotlighting women leaders in STEM fields.00:00 Introduction to Dr. Deborah Shlian02:25 Early Life and Medical Education03:35 Career in Medical Management10:11 Transition to Writing11:40 Writing Medical Thrillers20:23 Women in STEM and Leadership26:44 Challenges and Future Projects32:19 Advice for Aspiring Physicians and Writers35:22 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsListen to The UMB Pulse on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you like to listen. The UMB Pulse is also now on YouTube.Visit our website at umaryland.edu/pulse or email us at umbpulse@umaryland.edu.

In this week's episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland are joined by author and journalist Renee Garrison, the former president of the Florida Authors and Publishers Association and a passionate advocate for entering your books into some of the many award competitions held across America each year. Renee argues that winning or being nominated for a book award can provide invaluable credibility to your writing, inspire many new readers to take a chance on your work, and deliver powerful free publicity that can help your books stand out among the millions of new titles being published each year. Renee offers practical advice on identifying legitimate awards, understanding the submission process, and strategically incorporating awards into your marketing plan. From cost-saving tips during the application process, to leveraging the power of networking to amplify your reach, Renee demonstrates how seeking literary recognition through book award competitions should be a key part of every author's publishing strategy.   Renee Garrison https://www.reneegarrison.com/   Hidden Gems Need our help publishing or marketing your book? https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/author-services/ All episode details and links: https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast  

Gerald Everett Jones won six book awards in 2020, seven in 2021, and six in 2022: 2022 - Independent Press Award (IPA) Distinguished Favorite in General Fiction and Reader's Choice 5 Star in Fiction for "Harry Harambee's Kenyan Sundowner." National Association of Book Entrepreneurs (NABE) Pinnacle Best in Mystery and TheBookFest Spring Third Place in Mystery Murder & Crime for "Preacher Raises the Dead." TheBookFest Spring Honorable Mention in Literary Fiction for "Clifford's Spiral." International Review of Books Gold in Fiction for "My Inflatable Friend." 2021 - NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in General Fiction, NABE Pinnacle Best in Literary Fiction, Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) President's Award Bronze, Royal Dragonfly Honorable Mention in Literary Fiction, Shelf Unbound Best Indies Top Shelf 100 in Fiction, Book Publicists of Southern California IRWIN Best in Literary Fiction for "Harry Harambee's Kenyan Sundowner." NABE Pinnacle Best in Mystery for "Preacher Finds a Corpse."

Send us your Florida questions!This week the "Florida Spectacular" welcomes Carey Winfrey, the editor of Key West Sketches: Writers at Mile Zero. Carey and Cathy talk about the writers who contributed to the anthology, Judy Blume's Key West bookstore, and what Carey says he wishes people would see instead of Duval Street.Links We MentionedElizabeth Bishop houseKey West SketchesHidden Key West: What To See Off DuvalKey West Literary SeminarThe Tropic CinemaBooks & Books Key West has events, some on the roofKey West Island Books eventsKey West Library readingsImage courtesy of Blair Publishing. Please buy the book.Support the Show.Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad Bertelli and Cathy Salustri.Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Find her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri Question or comment? Email: cathy@floridaspectacular.com. Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...

If you're a business owner navigating the entrepreneurship journey and wondering whether writing a book could be the key to connecting with clients and fostering growth, then this episode is for you.Join Kay as she welcomes Richard Ballo for a thought-provoking conversation that delves into the art of writing and the resilience of the human spirit. As an award-winning author, widower, and national speaker specializing in grief and bereavement, Richard brings a wealth of experience. Having made notable appearances on radio, TV, and stages nationwide, he shares insights into writing, mainly when crafting one's books. Beyond his literary accomplishments, Richard's involvement as a former board member of Avow Hospice of Naples in Florida, a board member of the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, and vice president of the Florida Drowning Prevention Foundation reflects his commitment to community and advocacy. Despite life's challenges, Richard's story takes a positive turn as a happily remarried individual and a proud grandfather.Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:Diverse Writing JourneyImpact of Writing Books on BusinessValue of Physical BooksHuman Touch in WritingInsights for Aspiring AuthorsAnd so much more!About Richard Ballo:Since 1972, Richard Ballo has been a published writer, turning professional in 1980. An award-winning author and national speaker on grief and healing, he earned an MBA in Business Management in 2014 and holds a B.S. in Journalism and Technical Communications. A certified Parent Educator, Richard's writing journey began with caring for his two sons after his late wife's 1993 cancer diagnosis. His grief journal evolved into the award-winning book "Life without Lisa." After 20 years as a widower, Richard remarried and now resides in Southwest Florida with his wife Terri, enjoying their blended family of three adult children and three grandchildren.Check Richard Ballo on…Website: https://richardballo.com/about-richard-ballo/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-ballo-14455930/Connect with Kay Suthar!Website: https://makeyourmarkagency.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-suthar-make-your-mark/Go ahead and check out my podcast agency: https://makeyourmarkagency.com/For more info, please feel free to email me at kay@makeyourmarkagency.com

Note: This podcast episode will only be available for one week from the date of publishing [10/6/23] Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Firekeeper's Daughter is her debut novel, and was an instant #1 NYT Bestseller. The book has been named the Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children's Literature, the Printz Award, the William C. Morris award for YA debut literature, and was an American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor Book. Interviewer Stacey Horan writes about things that scare her, and her goal is to keep writing until nothing scares her anymore. She is the indie author of seven young adult novels, including two paranormal thrillers (Sycamore Lane and Inland) and a five-book adventure/mystery series (The Elixir Vitae Adventures). Stacey was awarded a silver medal in Young Adult Fiction for Inland by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, and one of her short stories, “The Bench at the End of the Dock”, was the winning entry in Jacksonville Magazine's Fiction Writing Contest. Stacey also hosts a podcast called The Bookshop at the End of the Internet, which is dedicated to helping book lovers discover new authors and has over 185 episodes released to date. You can learn more about Stacey at her website at www.staceyhoran.com or on social media at @staceyleehoran. READ Check out all of Angeline's work from the library! https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22angeline+boulley%22&te=  THE LIBRARY ALSO RECOMMENDS More teen books with a focus on social issues: Code Talker, by Joseph Bruchac The Black Girls Left Standing, by Juliana Goodman Anatomy, by Dana Schwartz --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Today's conversation is a profound privilege, as I introduce you to the trailblazing Dr. Miriam Zillerglade. A triple board-certified powerhouse in internal medicine, geriatrics, and obesity medicine, she's the visionary behind Virtual Wellbeing MD. A sanctuary of holistic, evidence-based care that foresees and rectifies medical and emotional challenges to bolster both present and future quality of life. But Dr. Zillerglade isn't just a practitioner; she's a guiding light. Her insights illuminate the pages of her award-winning, best-selling masterpiece, "The Three Cycles of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-Being." With roots tracing back to Peru, and a heart firmly rooted in Florida, Dr. Zillerglade's mission resonates across borders and generations. As we dive into our dialogue, get ready to experience a paradigm shift. We'll uncover how mental health, cardiovascular well-being, and the pursuit of true belonging intertwine to shape our lives. Dr. Zillerglade's journey from striving to belong to embracing her true self offers profound lessons. These lessons extend to parenting in the digital age, fostering open lines of communication and nurturing authentic connections. Are you curious about carving your path to a future rich in health and joy? Dr. Zillerglade's insights unveil the blueprint. Discover how her story resonates with yours, as we explore the potency of well-being, the audacity of individuality, and the impact that ripples through generations. About Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr. Z): completed a fellowship in Leadership Education and Development, certification as Mental Health Ally, and training as Physician Wellness Advocate. Dr. Z has been recognized for multiple achievements, including Mentor of the Year (American Medical Women Association 2021) and American College of Physicians Young Achiever (2017). Dr. Z's #1 Best Seller Book "The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-being, has been awarded by the 17th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards (NIEA-2023), and the Florida Authors and Publishers Association's Annual President's Book Awards (FAPA-2023).  Dr. Z lives in Florida with her caring husband, two awesome sons, and supportive family.  RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Virtual Wellbeing MD 3G Cycle Award Winning Book 3G Cycles of Life: The Secrets for Joy, Meaning and Wellbeing Follow Miriam at: Follow Dr. Miriam Zylberglait on LinkedIn CREDITS Theme Music by lesfm from PixabayProduced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First pages are impossible… so we're hearing from authors about how they got them right. In this episode, Amina Gautier discusses the first pages of “Lost and Found,” the first story in her collection The Loss of All Lost Things. She explains how the story prepares the reader thematically and stylistically for the stories that follow, how she manipulates voice, avoids graphic representations of abuse and violence, and how she has produced a record-number of published short stories (hint: it has to do with working on many stories at once).Gautier's first pages can be found here.Help local bookstores and our authors by buying this book on Bookshop.Click here for the audio/video version of this interview.The above link will be available for 48 hours. Missed it? The podcast version is always available, both here and on your favorite podcast platform.Amina Gautier is the author of three award-winning short story collections: The Loss of All Lost Things, which won the Elixir Press Award in Fiction, Now We Will Be Happy, which won the Prairie Schooner Book Prize, the USA Best Book Award in African American Fiction a Florida Authors and Publishers Association Award Gold Medal in Short Fiction, and was Long-listed for The Chautauqua Prize in Fiction, and At-Risk, which won the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction, and received an Eric Hoffer Legacy Award and a First Horizon Award. Gautier has published a record number of one hundred and forty-five short stories for which she has received numerous prizes, fellowships, and grants. For her body of work, Gautier has been the recipient of the PEN/MALAMUD Award for Excellence in the Short Story.Thank you for reading The 7am Novelist. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

What was it about Key West that inspired one of the world's greatest playwrights to call this place home from the early 1940s for more than 35 years? Find out when host Elizabeth Harryman Lasley and producer Jason Paton take you to the Tennessee Williams Museum. Founder Dennis Beaver reveals details about some of the playwright's famous works including “The Rose Tattoo” and its film version shot in Key West. Learn about Tennessee Williams the painter, his quirks, his 'Madhouse' writing studio and his annual birthday celebration in the southernmost island city. For more information on Tennessee Williams' life in Key West, go to kwahs.org. For more details and travel inspiration, visit Fla-Keys.com. To call from the United States or Canada, dial 1 (800) FLA-KEYS or contact your travel advisor. Produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry.

There are thousands and thousands of schools in the United States, so getting your books into the education market can be quite lucrative and rewarding, knowing that you're inspiring the next generation of readers. So what is the process of getting your books into schools? What kinds of books are marketable to schools? How do you set up school author visits? Author, educator, and speaker Jane Wood joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to answer these questions and many more!PARTICIPANTSJane R. Wood is the author of a series of five juvenile fiction books where she weaves history and science into stories filled with mystery, adventure, and humor for young readers ages 8-14. Her sixth juvenile fiction book, Finding Family Treasure, was released in January 2022 and was co-authored with genealogist and author K. I. Knight. She has also written a book, Schools: A Niche Market forAuthors, to help other authors and publishers market and sell their books to the school market.Wood is a former teacher, newspaper reporter, and television producer. She has a BA from the University of Florida and an MEd from the University of North Florida. Wood serves as the past-president of the Florida Authors and Publishers Association and often speaks at schools, libraries, book festivals, publishing events, and education conferences. To learn more about her and her books, please visit her website at janewoodbooks.com.Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke helps guide the 4,000+ members as they travel along their publishing journeys. As one of his major projects, he oversees the IBPA NetGalley program, which generates buzz and garners reviews for indie publishers' titles. He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSTo learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association, visit here https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/membershipFollow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineTwitter – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/

J.C. Bruce, is a journalist and author of a series of books recounting the misadventures of Alexander Strange whose weird news column is published by Tropic Press.The five books chronicling Strange's adventures are, in sequence, THE STRANGE FILES, FLORIDA MAN, GET STRANGE, STRANGE CURRENTS, and MISTER MANNERS.They are available as hardcovers, trade paperbacks and eBooks at all major online book retailers. Mister Manners is also now available as an audiobook.Recently, STRANGE CURRENTS, GET STRANGE, and MISTER MANNERS received top honors in the Royal Palm Literary Awards for Best Mysteries published by a Florida author. MISTER MANNERS was also awarded by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association. Bruce regularly writes and broadcasts about current affairs, news of the weird, arts, culture, politics, books, movies, and whatever else strikes his fancy.He has served as an editor, managing editor, or reporter at numerous newspapers including the Naples Daily News, the Dayton Daily News, the Austin American-Statesman, the Miami Herald and the St. Petersburg Times. He was also the journalist in residence at Wright State University

Law enforcement officers are tasked with a difficult mission that, different from so many other professions, causes them to be exposed to the risk of trauma, injury, or even death. Often, the public is unaware of acts of selflessness, courage, resilience and heroism by those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving their communities.  In this episode of Policing Matters, host Jim Dudley speaks with Donna Brown, a 26-year veteran of the Tallahassee Police Department in Florida who since her retirement, has dedicated herself to chronicling acts of officer heroism. Donna is the author of the Behind and Beyond the Badge series, which helps drive negative conversations around policing toward a positive outlook on law enforcement. Volume I was published in 2017 and won two gold medals in the Florida Authors and Publishers (FAPA) International book awards contest. Donna Brown graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor of science in criminology in 1979. A few months later, she was hired by the Tallahassee Police Department, one of only five women on the force at the time. Her assignments were patrol officer, field training officer, training unit, patrol sergeant, FTO sergeant, detective bureau where she supervised the burglary/financial crimes unit, sex crimes unit, victim advocate unit and 10 years supervising the homicide unit. Sgt. Donna Brown retired after 26 years of service. This episode of the Policing Matters Podcast is sponsored by Polco. Polco's National Law Enforcement Survey provides a comprehensive, accurate and representative picture of resident opinions related to police services. Compare your results with other agencies around the nation. Align your priorities with community sentiment, build trust, and improve safety services. Visit info.polco.us to learn more. 

My guest today is the author of a series of juvenile fiction books and one nonfiction How-To book for authors called Schools: A Niche Market for Authors. In 2022, she co-authored her sixth juvenile fiction book called Finding Family Treasure that encourages young readers to discover their family's roots and learn about the melting pot that is America – both past and present. She's a former teacher, newspaper reporter, and television producer who weaves history and science into stories for young readers ages 8-14. She has a BA from the University of Florida and an Masters in Education from the University of North Florida. She serves as the past-president of the Florida Authors and Publishers Association. Welcome Jane R. Wood to Authors Over 50.Jane R. Wood's websiteJane R. Wood's Facebook  Jane R. Wood's Instagram Jane R. Wood's PinterestJulia Daily's Website Julia Daily's InstagramJulia Daily's FacebookJulia Daily's TwitterAuthors Over 50 Podcast LinksAmazon MusicSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts - authors over 50WebsiteThank you, Holly Shannon, Zero to Podcast coach and host of Culture Factor 2.0. https://hollyshannon.com and  Sean McNulty, Sound Engineer.

Episode 105 Notes and Links to Nikesha Elise Williams' Work         On Episode 105 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Nikesha Elise Williams, and the two discuss, among other things, her early aptitude for, and interest in, the written word, her varied and prolific reading habits, formative books and writers for her, her days as a television producer, her fantastic podcast and its seeds, and her prolific publishing history, with special emphasis on her award-winning Beyond Bourbon Street.           Nikesha Elise Williams is a two-time Emmy award winning producer, an award-winning author, and producer and host of the Black & Published podcast. Her latest novel, Beyond Bourbon Street, was awarded Best Fiction by the Black Caucus of African-American Librarians in the 2021 Self-Published eBook Literary Awards. It also received the 2020 Outstanding Book Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. Nikesha's debut novel Four Women received the 2018 NABJ Outstanding Literary Work Award and the Florida Authors and Publisher's Association President's Award for Adult Contemporary/Literary Fiction. Nikesha is a Chicago native. She attended The Florida State University where she graduated with a B.S. in Communication: Mass Media Studies and Honors English Creative Writing. Nikesha writes full time with bylines in The Washington Post, ESSENCE, and VOX. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her family.    Nikesha Elise Williams' Website   Black and Published Podcast Home   Buy Nikesha's Books   "How Local Author Nikesha Elise Williams Uses the Library to Write Books That People Check Out" From the Jacksonville Public Library At about 2:40, Elise talks about her early relationship with words, her home being full of books, and an inversion of preschool “nap time”   At about 3:55, Elise talks about a fateful and inspirational autograph signing with Connie Porter of the American Girls' series    At about 5:20, Pete references the notes often found in used books   At about 7:05, Nikesha references Robert Jones, Jr.'s quest to buy first-editions of his favorite texts-here's Nikesha's episode with him!   At about 8:45, Nikesha talks about the vast swath of books she read as a kid, and the singular exuberance of the Scholastic Book Fair-she mentions reading above her grade level with John Grisham, Roots, and Eric Jerome Dickey, E. Lynn Harris, and Zane    At about 11:00, Pete and Nikesha talk about the powerful impact of reading Roots at young ages, and the need to re-read to take in the full experience and context   At about 13:05, Pete poses a tough question: Which is Nikesha's favorite Toni Morrison book?   At about 14:50, Pete asks Nikesha about memorable reading from college and early adulthood, and then asks her the question she uses on her wonderful podcast: “When did you know you were a writer?” This brings up Nikesha's kind words about the wonderful Eric Jerome Dickey and his encouragement    At about 17:00, Nikesha refers to important books for her, like TP Carter's Lovestoned, Erica Simone Turnipseed's A Love Noire, An American Marriage, and Deesha Philyaw's short-story collection The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, and Heavy by Kiese Laymon   At about 18:35, Nikesha gives a highly-complimentary explanation of the greatness of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies   At about 21:35, Pete wonders about any career-starting moments and/or “ ‘Eureka' moments”-Nikesha talks about doing early writing after entering the workforce   At about 24:10-26:35, Pete asks Nikesha about what she did as a television producer    At about 26:35, Nikesha responds to Pete's questions about objectivity in news in the Age of Trump, and Nikesha recounts her memories of Election Night 2016   At about 31:00, Nikesha describes her writing for Essence and VOX   At about 32:45, Pete asks about seeds for the Black and Published Podcast and its serendipitous early days   At about 38:30, Pete wonders about Nikesha feeling represented in what she read-she points out Flyy Girl by Omar Tyree as a first   At about 42:00, Pete asks about positive feedback that Nikesha has recived, from both listeners and writers   At about 43:00, Nikesha describes the “journey” of Four Women and the excitement that came with its publication   At about 43:45, Pete inquires about the epigraph for Beyond Bourbon Street, and Nikesha talks about “living abundantly”    At about 48:10, Pete and Nikesha talk about the book's beginnings and New Orleans as a “character” in the story   At about 53:00, Nikesha talks about how an early iteration of the book, and Pete and her reflect on the power of perspective that strengthens the book    At about 54:25, Pete asks about the main character Graigh and Bombei and their marriage issues    At about 57:40, Pete and Nikesha talk about sympathy and empathy as it is portrayed in the book   At about 58:45, Nikesha compliments her editor for helping her best involve thoughts in the book   At about 1:00:00, Pete outlines the ways in which “wanting to be seen and heard” intersects with history and personal stories   At about 1:01:31, Pete asks Nikesha about the writing of the sex scenes, and she connects her days in television with this writing   At about 1:04:00, Pete highlights some standout themes and writing and a key quote involving the burdens that women can carry   At about 1:07:20, Nikesha talks about her beloved grandparents and their connections to the book   At about 1:10:19, Nikesha reads from Chapter Four of Beyond Bourbon Street   At about 1:15:00, Pete stans over Nikesha's usage of “Sisqo Blond"   At about 1:15:30, Nikesha gives out contact info and talks about future projects, inclusing an exciting one for LSU Press        You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.  This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.    Please tune in for Episode 106 with Daniel Olivas, Daniel Olivas, a second-generation Angeleno, is a playwright and the author of nine books including, most recently, The King of Lighting Fixtures: Stories and How to Date a Flying Mexican, a story collection published on February 22.       His first full-length play, Waiting for Godínez, was selected for the 2020 Playwrights' Arena Summer Reading Series. Widely anthologized, he has also written for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, El Paso Times, Jewish Journal, La Bloga, and many other print and online publications. By day, Olivas is an attorney in the Public Rights Division of the California Department of Justice.      This episode will air on March 1.

Today host Cathy Salustri welcomes Colette Bancroft, book editor for the Tampa Bay Times. Listen in as they talk about the Tampa Bay Times annual Festival of Reading (the Festival takes place over seven days this year, via Zoom, Nov. 8-14), why Florida has so many writers, and which book in this year's lineup will make you remove your mindfulness app from your phone. About Colette: Colette Bancroft grew up in Tampa and has been the book editor of the Tampa Bay Times for 15 years. She edited the anthology Tampa Bay Noir, and the short story she wrote for that book won an award from the Mystery Writers of America.Follow her on Twitter at @colettemb.Want more Florida? Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com.Support the show (https://paypal.me/floridaspectacular?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

This week's episode is devoted to Craig Pittman's new non-fiction book, "The State You're In: Florida Men, Florida Women, and other Wildlife."Joining Chadd Scott this week to talk to Craig about the book is environmental journalist and author of The Sound of the Sea: Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans. Also: Mirage; Blue Revolution; and Rain: A Natural and Cultural History, long-listed for the National Book Award. Cynthia was our guest on "Welcome to Florida" episode #55 all about her seashell book.

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Top ranked because of YOU, the listener and supporter. Please give us that 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it. A big shout out to all the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and be safe. Such an honor to be partnered with Detectachem. This amazing company is helping keep our brave men and women safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com Such and honor to have Donna Brown on the show. She is a successful author, speaker and retired Police Sergeant. In Donna's own words. I had an idea for a book for quite some time but never chose to put "pen to paper" until 2017. "Behind and Beyond the Badge" was born out of passion for all of the good, honest and hardworking law enforcement officers who put on the uniform each day. And that goes for all first responders. The book took two gold medals in nonfiction at the Florida Authors and Publishers Presidents Book awards, a national competition. With that and the overwhelmingly positive feedback I received I decided to write Volume II. People don't know what it's like to do the job but they truly want to know more. The books are a collection of stories about individuals who have done or are doing the job. Police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, EMTS/Paramedics, crime scene technicians and victim advocates. They have truly opened their hearts to let people in and talk about "the good, the bad and the ugly." Their stories might surprise you. In 2018, Volume I won gold medals in two non-fiction categories in the Florida Authors and Publishers President's Book Awards, a national competition. In 2019, Volume II was a finalist in Non-Fiction:True Crime in the International Book Awards and won two medals in the Florida Authors and Publishers President's Book Awards in Non-Fiction and Political/Current Events. Both Volume's are now available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles in eBook, paperback and hardcover. Visit behindandbeyondthebadge.com for reviews and excerpts! Donna and I hit on a lot of different topics in the law enforcement realm. From the challenges law enforcement faces, to developing the proper mindset. Such a great show. You can find Donna here: http://behindandbeyondthebadge.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnabrownsigfla/ https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Beyond-Badge-II/dp/B08J1GPSXN/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=donna+brown&qid=1626286269&s=books&sr=1-1   Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com  

Mark Barie is the Co-Founder of CDC Real Estate in Rouses Point, NY, as well as a former Economic Titan of the North Country.  He currently is an avid author of several books.  His debut novel, War Calls, Love Cries, has attracted national and international accolades.  The Civil War love story was a Finalist in the prestigious Eric Hoffer Book Competition, and most recently, the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, awarded its gold medal for Historical Fiction to the novel.   Check out Mark's work at markbarie.com or to connect with him, email:  authormarkbarie@gmail.com .

Nikesha Elise Williams is a two-time Emmy award winning news producer and author. Her latest novel, Beyond Bourbon Street, received the 2020 Outstanding Book Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. Nikesha also received the 2018 NABJ Outstanding Literary Work Award for her debut novel Four Women. The Florida Authors and Publisher’s Association awarded Four Women the 2018 Florida  President’s Award in the category of Adult Contemporary/Literary Fiction. Nikesha is a Chicago native. She attended The Florida State University where she graduated with a B.S. in Communication: Mass Media Studies and Honors English Creative Writing. Nikesha is a full time writer and writing coach and has freelanced for several publications including The Washington Post, ESSENCE, and VOX. Nikesha lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her family, but you can always find her online at contact@newwrites.com, Facebook.com/NikeshaElise or @Nikesha_Elise on Twitter and Instagram.

This week's episode begins with more "bigfooting" by the state legislature, once again in the pocket of developers, attempting to curtail the amount of impact fees local municipalities have accessed homebuilders in order for them to build the infrastructure necessary for all the new residents. Craig Pittman and Chadd Scott are joined this week by Jeff and Ann VanderMeer. The married couple live in Tallahassee. Jeff is the best selling author of the Southern Reach Trilogy (Annihilation, Authority and Acceptance). His new book is a thriller, "Hummingbird Salamander." In a wide ranging conversation, we discuss:St. Marks National Wildlife RefugeVanderMeer Creative and the couple's philanthropic effortsHow to rewild your yardFlorida Native PlantsKeep Tallahassee Wild Facebook PageJeff's virtual book tour for "Hummingbird Salamander"Follow Jeff and Ann on Twitter."Welcome to Florida" is presented by Hipcamp. Start using your property in Florida to generate side income by listing it on Hipcamp. Hipcamp members around the nation want to visit Florida and Hipcamp needs more properties to welcome more guests. Hipcamp takes care of all the details. Contact them today at Hipcamp.com/land.

Meet William McKeen, who shows us the bookish history of Key West in his book, Mile Marker Zero. He's written a bunch of other stuff, too:  Everybody Had an Ocean, a nonfiction narrative; Asshole: A Memoir, a blog; Homegrown in Florida, an anthology; Outlaw Journalist, a biography; Highway 61, a memoir; and Rock and Roll is Here to Stay, an anthology. He lives in Boston but we love this book enough that we'll forgive him. He's written nine books, two more than he has children.  williammckeen.comTwitter & Insta: @wmckeenFacebook: William McKeenSupport the show (https://paypal.me/floridaspectacular?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

Darryl Bollinger and his wife, June, live in western North Carolina. He has a master’s degree in health care administration from Trinity University and spent twenty-eight years working in the health care industry. He has always loved reading. As a child growing up in middle-class surroundings, books offered an escape and a chance to experience the world in ways he never thought possible. A successful businessman and entrepreneur, he finally decided to pursue his first love of writing. Darryl’s wish is that his readers will be transported and entertained in the same way that he still is today. He is on the board of the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, a member of the Florida Writers Association, and former president of the Tallahassee Writers Association. His new novel, "The Healing Tree", and the topic of this podcast, opens in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is his second novel set in the area. Read MORE about all of his novels. Also, email Darryl at darryl@darrylbollinger.com for questions and/or comments. And be among the first to have a copy of “The Healing Tree” before it is available for the general public by letting Darryl know you’d like to order an advanced copy. You can purchase Darryl’s books on Amazon. Here’s his author page. Click HERE to purchase "The Healing Tree." And you can purchase at the Blue Ridge Books, 428 Hazelwood Ave., Waynesville, NC 28786. (828) 456-6000  Darryl mentioned “Trails of Tears” by John Ehle. You can find it HERE. "The Healing Tree" Virtual Book Launch. Please help Darryl choose a date and time for his Virtual Book Launch which will take place on Zoom in late March, either March 23, 24, or 25. Time? Either 2:00, 4:00 or 6:30. He wants to hear from you!  Click HERE to access the form. Fill it out and send it to Darryl@DarrylBollinger.com. Thank you so much!  Intro and Outgo music is Rafael Javadov’s “The Amelia Island Sun” Interlude music is “Dusk” by Dream Machine.  "Eagle Feather" Pan Flute by Kerri Lake Comments: Diann@DiannAbroad.com  www.DiannAbroad.com Thank you for listening.

Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning podcast, episode #78 with David A. Sousa, an international educational consultant and author of more than 16 books that suggest ways that educators and parents can translate current brain research into strategies to improve learning. Watch the interview on YouTube here. It was David Sousa’s How the Brain Learns book Series[i]  that is now in its 4th Edition (that includes How the Brain Learns, How the Brain Learns to Read, How the Gifted Brain Learns, and How the Special Needs Brain Learns) that I was given by an educator when I was urged to add the most current brain research to my programs. When reading this series, I was told from other respected colleagues that this book series is one that every educator should read. It also helped me as a parent of a struggling reader to understand how my own child learns to read and gave me more understanding and patience to help put into practice some of the secrets for accelerating literacy that I will share throughout this interview.I also discovered How the ELL Brain Learns[ii]  that helped me to create a webinar for an educational publisher called “Nine Brain-Based Strategies to Skyrocket Literacy and Achievement”[iii] and there’s also Differentiation and the Brain and How the Brain Learns Mathematics. The Leadership Brain suggests ways for educators to lead more effectively in today’s schools.He also has a book for educators, Engaging the Rewired Brain that examines how technology changes the way students' brains function and how educators can adapt instruction to keep students motivated and The Power of Student Teams[iv]: Achieving Social, Emotional and Cognitive Learning in Every Classroom Through Academic Teaming[v] that describes a path to predictable success for every student, in every classroom, in every school—all backed by student data, neuroscience research, and experiences from superintendents, school leaders, teachers, and students who have made the shift, teaching through the power of student teams. David is a member of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society[vi], has conducted workshops in hundreds of school districts on brain research, instructional skills and science education at the K-12 to University levels.Welcome David, thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me today. It feels surreal after studying your books for the past 6 years.Q1: David, I really don’t think that I would have understood how the brain learns, enough to teach it to others without your How the Brain Learns Series that I was given 6 years ago, but at first, it wasn’t like I read the books and understood the workings of the brain instantly. I was a bit intimidated by the memory charts and thought that understanding this topic might a bit over my head without a degree in neuroscience. I was lucky to have a neuroscience researcher to help me with my questions, and with time, I really started to understand this fascinating organ that I had never really thought of before.  Can you go back a bit to BEFORE you wrote these books and share where this series originated from, in addition, how did you take into consideration that many people, like me, at first glance, might be afraid of the complexity of this topic?Q2: I love how each book starts with a practitioner’s corner, assessing your current knowledge of reading, or myths about giftedness, or the special needs brain, to bring out some important differences with how the brain learns to read. Can you explain what happens (in the brain) when a child is learning how to read, and perhaps some of the secrets that we can look for to accelerate reading, like “how quickly and successfully the brain learns to read is greatly influenced by the student’s ability to speak?” and how is the Gifted Brain Different than the Special Needs Brain, or the ELL Brain when it’s learning to read?Q3: We’ve all heard the statistics about the importance of reading proficiency by 3rd grade.2/3 of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare.Over 70% of America’s inmates cannot read above a 4th grade level.1 in 4 children in America grow up without learning how to read.Students who don't read proficiently by the 3rd grade are 4 times likelier to drop out of school.I’ve got a struggling reader, going into 4th grade this year, and we’ve been on top of her reading, but can you explain how a child can get behind with reading (what happens that one child can read easily and another child finds it really difficult) and what do you suggest parents, teachers do to stay on top of a child who is struggling to read, so they don’t become one of these statistics?Q4: Can you explain how we can build a child’s vocabulary or “mental lexicon of spoken vocabulary” and how the brain “stores clusters of closely associated words in tightly packed networks?”  This idea really helped me when working with my daughter and her reading, as I could see words that she didn’t have in her mental lexicon giving her trouble, (I was picturing the word cluster map that you had in your book, with the new word not connecting to the words she knew) until it was eventually added and she could read the new word fluently.Q5: Can you share the concept that you and Michael Toth write about in The Power of Student Teams,[vii] where you show how student-led academic teaming elevates core instruction to a level of rigor far beyond that of traditional classrooms and familiar grouping strategies? What is the main idea of this book, and how is it empowering students and teachers in the classroom?Q6: How can a student improve their learning and increase their confidence levels with an understanding of how their brain works? Why do you think it is so important for teachers, parents, and anyone else to understand how their brain works?Q7: What are some myths that you think are still out there that we should all be aware of?Q8: Is there anything important that I might have missed? Maybe from your books that we haven’t mentioned?Thank you so much for taking to time to speak with me today. If anyone wants to find your books, I have put links to them in the show notes. Thank you for creating these books to help parents, like me, educators and students all over the world to understand how their brains work, to improve our results at school, home or the workplace.Q9: David surprises Andrea with a question: What would you like to know about the brain that I can help you with? Andrea asks, “Why are some habits more difficult to break than others?”RESOURCES:Dr. Madelaine Hunter https://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/2074/Hunter-Madeline-Cheek-1916-1994.htmlBrain Tools Podcast with Samuel Holston “Your everyday addictions and neuroscience.” https://braintools.podbean.com/e/your-everyday-addictions-and-neuroscience-braintools/REFERENCES:[i] How the Brain Learns by David A. Sousa https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/how-the-brain-learns/book252012[ii] How the ELL Brain Learns by David A Sousa https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/how-the-ell-brain-learns/book235077[iii]“Nine Brain-Based Strategies to Skyrocket Literacy and Achievement” by Andrea Samadi for Voyager Sopris Learning https://www.voyagersopris.com/webinar-series/andrea-samadi-webinar-form[iv] RECENT AWARD from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association https://myfapa.org/book-awards/[v]The Power of Student Teams: Achieving Social, Emotional and Cognitive Learning in Every Classroom Through Academic Teaming https://www.learningsciences.com/authors/michael-toth/the-power-of-student-teams [vi] Cognitive Neuroscience Society https://www.cogneurosociety.org/[vii] The Power of Student Led Teams: Achieving Social, Emotional and Cognitive Learning in Every Classroom Through Academic Teaming  https://www.learningsciences.com/authors/michael-toth/the-power-of-student-teams 

For those who are keeping a keen eye out for rising talent, you are in for a treat. Today’s podcast features a very talented young lady who has an extremely bright and creative future ahead of her. Nikesha Elise Williams is a two-time Emmy award winning news producer and author. Born and raised in Chicago, she graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Communications and a passion for writing. While Nikesha began her career as a news producer, she is now a full time writer and has authored four books including the acclaimed Four Women. Four Women was awarded a 2018 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Award and also recognized by the National Association of Black Journalists as an Outstanding Literary Work. She’s a millennial and she is courageously finding diverse ways to deliver her creative talents.

Diann interviews Marilyn R. Atlas – Film Producer/Personal Manager, a charismatic and down -to-earth professional with great tips for writing regarding character development; and creating bold, complex and memorable characters.  She is a delight!    Marilyn R. Atlas is a talent and literary manager, author, and award-winning producer. Among her credits as a film producer are “Real Women Have Curves” for HBO, which won the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival; “A Certain Desire,” starring Sam Waterston; and “Echoes,” which won the Gold Award at the Texas International Film Festival. In addition to producing a variety of programming for the cable/pay TV market, Marilyn’s also produced live theater. She co-produced the West Coast premiere of the musical “God Bless You Mr. Rosewater” by Ashman and Menken (the writers of “Enchanted” and “Tangled”). And, her list of credit goes on! Purchase her book  “Dating Your Character…a Sexy Guide to Screenwriting for im and TV”: http://www.stairwaypress.com/bookstore/dating-your-character/   for the hard copy - http://ccwc.papertrell.com/id005100004/    for the e-book   Click here for book flyer and more information:   https://twitter.com/DatingCharacter DYCcharactersystem@gmail.com *** Darryl Bollinger is the award-winning author of six novels, all medical thrillers, and is currently working on number seven.  His last novel, The Cure, is set in Western North Carolina. In 2018, The Cure won a gold medal from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association in their President’s Book Awards national contest. Kirkus Reviews had this to say about the book: "The author continues his streak of engrossing medical tales with this winner." darryl@darrylbollinger.com     www.darrylbollinger.com   “The Cure” TAGLINE:   If you already have the cure, all you need is the disease. When the FDA denies approval for a new flu vaccine, Dr. Eric Carter desperately searches for a way to save the drug and the company. Little does he know, others are crafting a man-made virus. When the virus appears, Carter must race to find a solution before it's too late. Buy your copy here: https://cutt.ly/Xr0gL5P  *** Dr.J. Retired Sex Therapist Turned Erotica Writer:  What happens when thirteen erotica authors become tempted with aphrodisiac chocolates? They create bite-sized erotic treats guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning tastes. From mythic lovers to well-dressed hunks, and breaking down barriers, to taming a beast, each story is delightfully infused with sexy shenanigans. Chemical [se]X 2 delivers the desserts.    drj@drjauthor.com      http://drjauthor.com     “Chemical [se]X 2”  Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-just-more-Oleander-Plume-ebook/dp/B07RJJ5RGT/ *** Thank you for listening!  Diann@DiannAbroad.com - www.DiannAbroad.com  Music for this Episode: Rafael Javadov "The Amelia Island Sun." "Sunrise" Music by Ilya Marfin from Fugue "Family Table" Music by Ilya Truhanov from Fugue Tiny People    Music by Alexei De Bronhe from Fugue  

Dr. Katie Strong, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Central Michigan University talks with Dr. Thomas Broussard about broadening the importance of aphasia advocacy and awareness. Thomas G. Broussard, Jr., Ph.D. is an awarded author, public speaker, and three-time stroke survivor.  He was a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, naval officer, naval shipbuilder, and a business owner in career development and training. He received his Ph.D. at The Heller School at Brandeis University in 2006.  His work was focused on helping people with a disability find work. Dr. Broussard was associate dean at The Heller School at Brandeis University until his stroke in 2011.  He lost his language and could not read, write or speak well, but kept a 500-page diary using metaphorical drawings with text that didn’t make any sense. He started his company, Stroke Educator, Inc. in 2015. He is conducting a national “Aim High for Aphasia” awareness campaign dedicated to educating people about aphasia, an impairment of language. This is the fourth year of the campaign and he has spoken in 24 states so far. Dr. Broussard has written three of the Stroke Diary series: Stroke Diary, A Primer for Aphasia Therapy (Vol I); The Secret of Aphasia Recovery (Vol II) and Stroke Diary, Just So Stories, How Aphasia Got Its Language Back (Vol III) which won the 2018 Gold Medalist Award for the President’s Book Award from the Florida Authors and Publishers Awards. In this episode you will: hear Tom’s stroke story learn that awareness is its own modality learn about the Aim High for Aphasia campaign Download the Full Show Notes

Quizmasters Lee & Marc are joined by Seth to suss through some of their favorite pub trivia questions of the week. Round One VOCABULARY - An ungulate is characterized as having what? ART - Jasper Johns is an American painter known for his depictions of what? ACRONYMS - On formal invitations, what is R.S.V.P. an acronym for? U.S. HISTORY - Who was president when the National Prohibition Act, also known as the Volstead Act, went into effect? SPORTS - Wheelchair rugby goes by what nickname that was used as a title for a 2005 documentary about the sport? STRANGER THINGS - The logo and font for Stranger Things was specifically influenced by the original cover to which Stephen King novel, which starred protagonist Charlie McGee, portrayed by Drew Barrymore in the movie version? Missed Corrections The manhunt movie based on The Most Dangerous Game story which stars rapper Ice-T is called ‘Surviving the Game.’ Sally Field’s famous “You really love me” award acceptance speech was for 1984’s Places In The Heart. Round Two BUSINESS - What clothing company’s founder, Chip Wilson, resigned after making comments about finding humor in Japanese people try to pronounce the company’s name, and saying they don’t produce plus-sized clothes because it costs too much money? EARTH SCIENCE - According to EarthSky.org, scientists believe that 50-85% of the world’s oxygen is produced by what? U.S. GEOGRAPHY - Name the states that border Oklahoma. MIDDLE EAST GEOGRAPHY - How many emirates make up the United Arab Emirates? DISNEY - What is the only Disney title character that has no lines of dialogue or vocalizations whatsoever in their original animated film? YOUTUBE - What is the name of the YouTube star who recently passed away and channel where an old man cooked large portions of food for orphans in India? Final Questions NOBEL PRIZE - Until the year 2000, what type of dessert was traditionally served at the Nobel banquet? WORLD WAR I - In what year did the U.S. enter World War I? LGBTQ+ HISTORY - In 2012 Tammy Baldwin became the first openly gay person to be elected to the U.S. Senate by what state? Weekly Wrap Up November 11th, 2019 @ Palace - Sorority Girls, 69 pts. November 12th, 2019 @ Gather - Tarpon Charlies - 71 pts. Novemver 14th, 2019 @ No. 3 Craft Brews & Beer Bar - As You Wish 111 pts. Upcoming LIVE Know Nonsense Trivia Challenges November 11th, 2019 – Cape Coral FL – 7:00 PM @ Palace Pub & Wine Bar. Categories for the quiz will include DOG BREEDS, FILM NOIR, MUSIC OF THE 60’s, HUMAN ANATOMY, THE WALKING DEAD, NBA, NHL & MLB & more. Final question category will be ‘STEVEN SEGAL’ selected by last week’s biggest learners Idiot Sandwich. November 12th, 2019 – Cape Coral FL – 7:00 PM @ Gather. Categories for the quiz will include WORLD HISTORY, TRAVEL, BASEBALL, HOCKEY, CLASSIC TV & FILM, MUSIC and more. The final wager question that evening will be a question about 1950’s MUSIC selected by ‘Nauti Girls & Boy’. November 14th, 2019 – Cape Coral, FL – 7:00 PM @ No. 3 Craft Brews & Beer Bar. Categories for the quiz will include NATIONAL PARKS, FLORIDA AUTHORS, GRAMMAR, as well as a bevy of TV TOPICS such as GAME OF THRONES, STAR TREK, MARRIED WITH CHILDREN, FRIENDS, DOCTOR WHO, THE MANDALORIAN and more. The final wager question that evening will be a question about THE OFFICE selected by ‘Peanut and the Silent Chairs’. Thank you Thanks to our supporters on Patreon. Thank you, Quizdaddies – Tommy (The Electric Mud) and Tim (Pat's Garden Service) Thank you, Team Captains – Rachael, Aaron, Kristen & Fletcher Thank you, Proverbial Lightkeepers – Matthew, Nicole, Luc, Spencer, Hank, Dylan, Justin, Cooper, Elyse, Sarah, Brina, Karly, Kristopher, Josh, Gil, Shaun, Lucas and Max Thank you, Rumplesnailtskins – Manu, Jeff, Eric, Steven, Efren, Mike J., Mike C. If you'd like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content, please visit http://theknowno.com and click "Support." Special Guest: Seth.

“I’M A BLACK WOMAN WHO WRITES FOR BLACK WOMEN ABOUT BLACK WOMEN. PERIOD.” — Nikeshia Elise Williams Damien Lamar was compelled to speak more with this week’s guest who he originally met at a PB&J (Party Benefit & Jam) Jam Session at the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida a few weeks ago. There, Nikeshia Elise Williams presented her 20x20 slide and “spoke about the state of education and how despite decades of attempts at integration, schools are still segregated which has led specifically to the situation that Duval County School finds themselves in; with the fight over the half-cent sales tax, [and] the schools that it would benefit, and the political wrangling in the city over that issue.” She discussed the parallels of the education system in Chicago and feels the root cause are based on issues surrounded by race. “I feel like across the United States, teachers are taken for granted. They’re not protected. They don’t get paid well enough. They don’t get the credit for what they do (especially at the elementary or secondary level.) … We, as a nation need to take better care of our teachers because are literally taking care of our children.” About Nikeshia Elise Williams Nikesha Elise Williams is an Emmy award-winning news producer and author. She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and attended The Florida State University where she graduated with a B.S. in Communication: Mass Media Studies and Honors English Creative Writing. Nikesha’s debut novel, Four Women, was awarded the 2018 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Award in the category of Adult Contemporary/Literary Fiction. Four Women was also recognized by the National Association of Black Journalists as an Outstanding Literary Work. Nikesha is a full-time writer and writing coach and has freelanced for several publications including ESSENCE, Very Smart Brothas, and Shadow and Act. Both Four Women, The Appeal of Ebony Jones and Adulting are available on Nikesha Williams’ on Amazon. Visit her website, or follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+ or contact her on good old-fashioned email. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tastetestlive/message

The Two Gay Geeks chat with author Jonathan LaPoma, who writes novels and screenplays. We have been in mutual orbit around Patricia Chica for some time now but have never had the opportunity to connect with Jonathan. We have now and he has a fascinating back story that has informed his books and his writing is intriguing. Have a listen and enjoy.   About Jonathan LaPoma Jonathan LaPoma is an award-winning, best-selling novelist, screenwriter, songwriter, and poet from Buffalo, NY. In 2005, he received a BA in history and a secondary education credential from the State University of New York at Geneseo, and he traveled extensively throughout the United States and Mexico after graduating. These experiences have become the inspiration for much of his writing, which often explores themes of alienation and misery as human constructions that can be overcome through self-understanding and the acceptance of suffering. Twitter: @JonLaPoma Website: JonLapoma.com About Jonathan's books LaPoma has written five novels, thirteen screenplays, and hundreds of songs and poems. His screenplays have won over 160 awards/honors at various international screenwriting competitions, and his black comedy script HARM FOR THE HOLIDAYS was optioned by Warren Zide along with Wexlfish Pictures (AMERICAN PIE, FINAL DESTINATION, THE BIG HIT) in July 2017. LaPoma's novels have been recommended by Kirkus Reviews and Barnes and Noble (B&N Press Presents list), have hit the #1 Amazon Bestseller lists in the "Satire," "Urban Life," "Metaphysical," "Metaphysical & Visionary," and "Religious & Inspirational" Kindle categories (USA, Canada, and Australia), and have won awards/honors in the 2018 Eric Hoffer Book Award, the 2016 and 2017 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Awards, and the 2015 Stargazer Literary Prizes. He lives in San Diego, CA and teaches at a public secondary school. In our second segment we chat about our recent concert experience seeing Queen with Adam Lambert and some other craziness (as usual). We also highlight recent articles posted to the tggeeks.com in the past week. As always we have our birthdays and we have the ever popular feedback segment. We welcome your feedback. Please, let us know what you think. Good or bad, we want to know and you could receive a shoutout in the feedback segment. Thank you for listening, we really do appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend with us.     Our YouTube channel is audio only:   Show Notes / Links: TG Geeks Episode 226 TG Geeks Episode 230 Ben’s Breakdown | Late Night is a movie that fails to talk or laugh Ben’s Breakdown | Toy Story 4 is like a defective toy out of the box Jan Dee Gordon - Photographer, Releases LGBTQ of Steel Dr. Zombie – Monster Family Physician #57 Ben’s “Gay” Book Breakdown | Big Bad Wolf series is a surprisingly sophisticated murder mystery, but not a guilty pleasure! Five Questions With... Naomi McDougall Jones Andrea's Angle | The Art of Self Defense: Message Heavy Handed News Sushi #71: Morsels of News from Japan and Beyond Brunch at Perch LA | A Rousing Rooftop Repast SDCC 50 Hall H Panel | Terminator: Dark Fate SDCC 50 Hall H Panel | Top Gun: Maverick     Visit Hero Within Store    Visit Uncharted Regions Website  Thank You to our Web Hosting Partner Visit Hero Within Store Travel To Uncharted Regions Geektitude   Featured Podcast     Thank You: The Arkle Times Post Dispatch News - The Human Arkle on Twitter @arkle --- Be sure to take a look at Arkle’s other venture: Arkle Studios presents Shameless Cash Grab Special thanks go the Facebook Group moderators of "Gay Geeks Afterhours" for encouraging us to share our content there, and there URL is www.facebook.com/groups/gaygeeksafterhours/. Here's a special shout out to “The Gay Geek” for graciously allowing us to post our episodes in their Fa...

Nikesha Elise Williams is an Emmy award winning news producer and author. She was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and attended Florida State University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Communication: Mass Media Studies and Honors English Creative Writing. Nikesha’s debut novel, Four Women, was awarded the 2018 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Award in the category of Adult Contemporary/Literary Fiction. Four Women, was also recognized by the National Association of Black Journalists as an Outstanding Literary Work. She has subsequently published two additional novels: The Appeal of Ebony Jones, and her latest, Love Never Fails. She joins Darlyn on Scribbler's Corner at River of Grass to talk about her writer's journey, including the inspiration of Nina Simone, the importance of being heard, the "Jacksonville Renaissance" and how she lost the first draft of her first novel, Four Women, and had to start over. Her advice for new writers: Start writing, and don't ever stop.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/bkuhnfl)

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Amina Gautier is the author of three award-winning short story collections: The Loss of All Lost Things, which won the Elixir Press Award in Fiction, Now We Will Be Happy, which won the Prairie Schooner Book Prize, the USA Best Book Award in African American Fiction a Florida Authors and Publishers Association Award Gold Medal in Short Fiction, and was Long-listed for The Chautauqua Prize in Fiction, and At-Risk, which won the Flannery Oâ??Connor Award for Short Fiction, and received an Eric Hoffer Legacy Award and a First Horizon Award. Gautier has published a record number of short stories.