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Ask Win is a podcast where you are a VIP. Win wants to focus and teach people more and Cerebral Palsy. You’re welcome to ask questions about anything that you want. CP questions but mainly life questions on how to deal with CP or not. Win can ask you base questions if you want. Please let us know or there will be no base questions. If you have any questions for Win please email her at askingwkelly@gmail.com. In 2018 let be open and honest on Ask Win. To learn more about Ask Win visit http://askwin.weebly.com. Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To learn more about Challenge Aspen go to https://challengeaspen.org. To learn how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel at amanda@bridgingbionics.org. On AsK Win today (Monday, January 22, 2018), Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Kris Baker Dersch. Kris is a mom, writer, and librarian, sometimes in that order. She learned to read at age 4 and since her mom gave her an old typewriter on which she composed “Amy and the Ship” at age 6, she has been scribbling short stories. She once spent six months working as an organic farm worker and full-time Girl Guide in New Zealand, for which she was published in a now-defunct travel magazine and made enough money to see a movie. She also produces the podcast “Attagirl: women and girls in baseball.” To learn more about Kris visit http://noextrawords.wordpress.com/. To learn more about Win Kelly Charles visit http://wincharles.weebly.com/. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. To follow Win on Instagram go to winkcharles. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. To follow Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. To see Win's art go to https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/2-win-charles.html. Interview with Mel Marton: http://traffic.libsyn.com/winwisdom/LAF3494_08172017150526412_1189015.mp3. "Books for Books," you buy Win's books so she can purchase books for school. "Getting through school is a 'win' for her fans and a 'win' for her." Win is a professional writer and in 2018 she is going to get a new MacBook to write her books and do the podcast. With every book she sells and the donations from Butterflies of Wisdom will go to her new MacBook. Please support her in getting her new MacBook. Win Kelly Charles’ book “She is CP” will get to the New York Times somehow and to help her either by voting or send her good vibe. Please vote at https://soopllc.com/blog/book-ideas/cp-win-charles/. Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go to http://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/bow2017. If you would like to support Ask Win go to https://www.patreon.com/wcharles. If you want to check out what Win’s friend, Dannidoll, is doing (a.k.a. Dannielle) go to https://www.facebook.com/dannidolltheragdollclown/?notif_t=page_invite_accepted¬if_id=1492366163404241. To learn more about Danielle visit http://www.dancanshred.com. For iOS 11 update: https://www.youtube.com/embed/HNupFUYqcRY. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Ask Win, please send a PayPal donation to aspenrosearts@gmail.com or aspenwin@gmail.com. Please donate to Challenge Aspen or the Bridging Bionics Foundation. Please send a check in the mail so 100% goes to Bridging Bionics Foundation. In the Memo section have people write: In honor of Win Charles. Please donate to the charity of your choice thank you in advance, Win. Send to: Challenge Aspen PO Box 6639 Snowmass Village, CO 81615 Or donate online at https://challengeaspen.org. Bridging Bionics Foundation PO Box 3767 Basalt, CO 81621 Thank you Win
Happy holidays! Today we start a 3-part series where we revisit favorite moments from the show's history. Our first repeat is Episode 6: The Microfiction Triumvirate. This episode, the shortest in the show's history, contains only stories less than 400 words long. In “On/Off” by Taylor Eaton, a small boy uses a magical power no one else can see. Copyright 2015 by Taylor Eaton, used with permission. Read Taylor's bio. In “Selkie” by Lisa Falzon, a mythical creature does not do what the myth says she will do. Copyright 2014 by Lisa Falzon, used with permission. Read Lisa's bio. In “Requiem: for piano” by Nancy Stohlman a man’s true love is becoming something he loves, but her transition will come between them. Previously published in “Literary Oprhans,” copyright 2012 by Nancy Stohlman, used with permission. Read Nancy's bio. The story featured in the commentary is "Semicolon," by Kris Baker Dersch, copyright 2015. You'll hear the episode in its entirety with all-new commentary by the producer/editor. Stay tuned for more reruns coming in December!
In this episode I interview Kris Baker Dersch from the No Extra Words podcast. Kris talks to me about what it was like to lose her mom suddenly at a young age and how she has dealt with the loss in the 20+ years since her mom has been gone. Check out Kris' podcast No Extra Words: the flash fiction podcast- https://noextrawords.wordpress.com/
What do you see when you look into the eye of humanity? A chance encounter with a stranger on a train makes a woman wonder who is friend and who is stranger in "The Good Samaritan." By Mary J. Breen, copyright 2011, used with permission. Read Mary's bio. First round of a new segment! "I'm a Meme Writer" features "After I Finished my Salad..." by Kris Baker Dersch, copyright 2017. Rental of a place sight unseen leads to "The Lonely Key." By Joan MacIntosh, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read Joan's bio.
I had a conversation with Kris Baker Dersch or the No Extra Words flash fiction podcast. We give you a look under the hood about what the challenges of fiction podcasting are and why we love it. Check out Kris and No Extra Words at noextrawords.wordpress.com and wherever you get your podcasts! If you like this show, you'll definitely like hers too so give it a listen.
Up late wondering if they know what they are doing to memories of "My Last Husband." By Mary J. Breen, copyright 2013, used with permission. "My Last Husband" first appeared in The Waterhouse Review in January 2013. Read Mary's bio. Today's episode features a silly campfire story by Kris Baker Dersch. The three guardians of this podcast are Submissions, Promotion, who would like to introduce you to the wilds of Instagram and YouTube, and Support. Writing spaces for Episode 83 features Steven Mayoff, who was previously with us on Episode 47 and Episode 56. Click here to see his writing space. Our second Writing Spaces contributor is Rachel Lyon, whose work can be heard on Episode 46. Click here to see her writing space. You can also see detailed photos of the balloon, the lion, the angel, and the novel-in-progress featured in her piece. It's always hard to explain a dream. "I Had Children in a Dream" is by Stacy Stepanovich, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read Stacy's bio. The Google poem featured in this episode is by Kris Baker Dersch and is the launch of our fundraising campaign on Patreon. You can view the video of the Google poetry writing technique by becoming a Patreon sponsor to the show. The poem is called "Lost Sleep" and is inspired by the stories of this episode. We've all had that middle of the night feeling like it's "Three in the Morning and You Don't Smoke Anymore." By Peter J. Stavros, copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Peter's website.
A little history of the No Extra Words podcast and a story I really want to share with all of you. "Mother's Day in the NICU," by Kris Baker Dersch, is copyright 2015. I shared the true story from this time in my own life on the New Parent podcast back in April. This is the fictionalized version.
"How May I Help You?" is by Kris Baker Dersch, copyright 2015. Inspired by the #FridayFlash hashtag, which I won't link because some people...don't use it as intended. Another new segment! "Social Media Snippets," as inspired by Episode 14 contributor Jake Bible and his fun podcast "Writing in Suburbia." How many times have you been asked to "Please Hold?" By Genelle Chaconas, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read Genelles' bio. Always always always hold on to your "Passport." By Marina Rubin, copyright 2008, used with permission. Visit Marina's website. I want to be the customer service rep who reads this "Complaint Letter to Bloomingdale's Cosmetics Department." By Sally Stevens, copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Sally's website. http://noextrawords.wordpress.com
For today's new content, I go into my own archives and share a personal story, "Green Angels," copyright 2000. The books mentioned on this episode are: The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell, copyright 1946. There have been many editions of this book, but our copy is illustrated by Sergio Leone and published by Watertower Books. A Cup of Christmas Tea by Tom Hegg, illustrated by Warren Hanson. Copyright 1982, published by Waldman House Press. Santa's Crash-Bang Christmas by Steven Kroll, illustrated by Tomie DePaola. Copyright 1977, published by Xerox Education Publications. For photos of the books and angels discussed, please visit our website at https://noextrawords.wordpress.com/2016/12/19/episode-72-a-christmas-serial-remix-part-4/ This episode ends with the conclusion of A Christmas Serial. Parts 1-3 were featured in Episodes 69-71. A Christmas Serial is written and read by Kris Baker Dersch and the current version is copyright 2015. The version of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" featured on this episode is by the U.S. Marine Corps Band. It is in the public domain and comes to us courtesy of the Free Music Archive.
New content! Two people who start off one Christmas "Perfect Strangers." By Connie Armstrong, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read Connie's bio. We are pleased to bring you Part 1 of the four-part Christmas serialized story. Serialized fiction has a long, proud history, carried on this day by a number of sources including our friends at channilllo.com. A Christmas Serial is by Kris Baker Dersch, copyright 2015. http://noextrawords.wordpress.com
Highlights of Our Conversation: Favorite children's books and authors How she got into writing when her son was a year old What exactly is flash fiction? Her inspiration to start her podcast Her experiences with NaNoWriMo The great thing about being the editor of your own podcast Her Christmas serial in December, a fanciful trip to the North Pole at Christmas How and why she podcasts while having a toddler Keeps her energy up for the things she has to do “Writing time” for our kids Starting out part time… “You kind of wake up one morning and realize you're running out of somedays, and if you're gonna do this, you might as well start now.” Ira Glass on creativity… Doing the work to get better Permission to suck, practicing for the time we won't suck What a Native American basket weaver told her that she's never forgotten The value of “productive struggle” and why it's good to make mistakes How are culture is hard on moms Starting a blog or podcast when others don't totally get it “You can't get discouraged by the numbers… If it's not worth it to you to do for you, then it's not gonna be worth it because you're not going to get a huge audience and you're not gonna get all that right away.” What drew her to podcasts and why she became even more into them when her baby was little How we listen to podcasts The surprising criteria she uses to judge other podcasts Too many podcasts, too little time… Her main goal in podcasting New show idea! Women Belong in Baseball Three great pieces of advice for other moms: find your village, trust your instincts, & find moments of joy and creativity in the mundane The hardest part of the SAHM gig Embracing the “verb” of homemaking Quotes from This Episode by Kris Baker Dersch: “You will fit in what you make a priority.” “Stop listening to the negative.” “There's something to be said for just doing it.” “It's nice to not know everything; it's nice to learn by doing.” “Just do a paragraph. Just do a page.” “Some days, some months, it just doesn't happen.” Links and Books Mentioned In This Episode: No Extra Words, Kris's Website: www.noextrawords.wordpress.com Connect with Kris on Twitter: www.twitter.com/noextrawords Women Belong in Baseball Facebook Group Dan Carlin's Hardcore History Fat Fitness Girl with Katrina M. Thom She Podcasts with Elsie Escobar and Jessica Kupferman Brain Burps about Books with Katie Davis The Brain Science Podcast with Dr. Ginger Campbell Marketing for Hippies with Tad Hargrave Ira Glass on Creativity www.happinessmama.com/mindful-holiday Free Guide to a Mindful Holiday Spread the Word: If you enjoyed the podcast and want to help other mamas be happier, too, visit iTunes and kindly leave me a rating, review, and subscribe. More ratings and reviews can lead to more eyes and ears seeing and hearing the podcast. Thank you! How to Subscribe to the Happiness Mama Podcast: Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Stay in Touch: Never miss an episode! Click here to get the Happiness Mama Newsletter and your free gift. Thank you so much for listening! I hope this podcast helps you be a little bit happier, and helps you go from striving to thriving!
Very short stories on becoming who and what you really are. In "On/Off" by Taylor Eaton, a small boy uses a magical power no one else can see. Copyright 2015 by Taylor Eaton, used with permission. Find out more about Taylor at littlewritelies.com In "Selkie" by Lisa Falzon, a mythical creature does not do what the myth says she will do. Copyright 2014 by Lisa Falzon, used with permission. Check out Lisa's visual storytelling at flashwounds.tumblr.com In "Requiem: for piano" by Nancy Stohlman a man's true love is becoming something he loves, but her transition will come between them. Previously published in "Literary Oprhans," copyright 2012 by Nancy Stohlman, used with permission. Read more about Nancy at www.nancystohlman.com Editor's commentary features the six word short story "Semicolon," an homage to Ernest Hemingway. Copyright 2015 by Kris Baker Dersch, all rights reserved. Thank you to our show sponsor, The Catapult Podcast. Join us August 5th for Love and Heartbreak in the 21st Century, our "flash fiction summer beach reads" episode featuring a story from BlondeWriteMore.
Starting with one of the oldest forms of storytelling...the annoying camp song! Today's campfire theme is "What Summer Camp Means to Me." Thank you to our marvelous listeners and friends for sharing their thoughts. In "A Not-so-Ghostly Ghost Story" by Kris Baker Dersch, the looming specter of a mysterious shape in the woods is terrifying, but not what it seems. Campfire closes with a piece of microfiction called "What Summer Camp Means to Me," submitted by listener Mrs. J. Join us July 22 for the Microfiction Triumvirate Episode featuring flash fiction by Taylor Eaton, Lisa Falzon, and Nancy Stohlman. Check us out at http://noextrawords.wordpress.com for all the fun stuff coming up!