Podcast appearances and mentions of Linda Howard

It takes time, energy and financial resources to bring about change within an organization. Healthcare organizations are no exception.  Health systems that are serious about centering health equity need to put their money where their mouth is, says compliance and DEI consultant Linda Howard. In practice, this means centering equity in both their mission statements and their budgets. “You have to allocate resources. When people start seeing resources being allocated towards things, they start to take it more seriously,” Howard says.  Howard speaks with Health Disparities podcast host Christin Zollicoffer about what it takes to bring about real, lasting change in health systems. They also discuss the possible compliance and legal consequences health systems can face if they fail to address health inequities, and why the investment in health equity is worth it. This episode rounds out our 5-part series on Hospitals & Health Equity. Find previous episodes from this series by subscribing to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Registration is now open for Movement Is Life's annual summit! Find all the details at our website, and get signed up today!

Nikki and her mom sit down and talk about dating, relocating, cowboys, nuptials, swimming, family, hamburgers, and other random shit.    More Ways To Watch  http://www.sorrymompodcast.com Show Some Love! www.patreon.com/sorrymompodcast  www.onlyfans.com/sorrymompodcast  Nikki Howard  @Nikki Howard   https://www.instagram.com/nikki_howard   https://www.youtube.com/nikki_howard  https://www.tiktok.com/@nikki_howard   https://www.twitter.com/nikkialexis  https://www.facebook.com/nikkialexishoward   https://www.nikkiahoward.com   Sydney Maler https://www.instagram.com/sydneyamaler  https://www.facebook.com/sydneyamaler  https://www.tiktok.com/@sydneyamaler  sorrymom,nikkihoward, sydneyamaler, sydneymaler,podcast,sorrymompodcast,nikkiahoward, comedy,comedypodcast,femalepodcasts,funnypodcasts,nikkihowardcomedy,Nikki Howard podcast,Nikki Howard, 

Nikki and her mom sit down and talk about being followed, idioms, Florida, new laws, making friends, technology, romance novels, and other random shit.    More Ways To Watch  http://www.sorrymompodcast.com Show Some Love! www.patreon.com/sorrymompodcast  www.onlyfans.com/sorrymompodcast  Nikki Howard  @Nikki Howard   https://www.instagram.com/nikki_howard   https://www.youtube.com/nikki_howard  https://www.tiktok.com/@nikki_howard   https://www.twitter.com/nikkialexis  https://www.facebook.com/nikkialexishoward   https://www.nikkiahoward.com   Sydney Maler https://www.instagram.com/sydneyamaler  https://www.facebook.com/sydneyamaler  https://www.tiktok.com/@sydneyamaler  sorrymom,nikkihoward, sydneyamaler, sydneymaler,podcast,sorrymompodcast,nikkiahoward, comedy,comedypodcast,femalepodcasts,funnypodcasts,nikkihowardcomedy,Nikki Howard podcast,Nikki Howard, 

Crescent Over Crossroads: An African American Muslim Professional Woman's Quest for Identity Paperback – February 24, 2024Step into the world of an African American Muslim woman in "Cresent Over Crossroads: An African American Muslim Professional Woman's Quest for Identity", a powerful memoir that weaves together the threads of race, religion, and gender. This book offers a rare glimpse into the life of a professional woman navigating the complexities of identity in America and beyond.From confronting biases in the legal field to finding solace in spirituality amid personal grief, the author shares her journey with honesty and insight. As an attorney turned diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant, she brings a unique perspective to the challenges and triumphs of balancing faith, career, and personal life.This narrative is not just a personal account; it's a transformative exploration of intersectionality. Whether you're a Muslim woman striving to balance your religion and career, someone seeking to understand the American Muslim experience, a professional grappling with authenticity in the workplace or a diversity and inclusion professionals looking for insights to cultivate more inclusive environments, this book speaks to you.Through engaging stories spanning continents – from America to Morocco, and sacred places like Mecca and Jordan – the author illuminates the resilience and wisdom gained from her experiences. Her story is a testament to the strength found in spirituality and the power of understanding our diverse world.Crescent Over Crossroads: An African American Muslim Professional Woman's Quest for Identity" transcends a mere memoir. It invites you to challenge assumptions, gain a deeper appreciation of race, religion, and gender intricacies, and join a journey towards greater understanding and inclusivity.

Sunday Service - March 10, 2024 - Linda Howard

Paranormal tendencies? Sure. This week's pick is Now You See Her by Linda Howard, a (pretty!) spicy pick from Jordan featuring New York City, murder, and an artist with freakily accurate premonitions.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/420731.Now_You_See_HerIf you're looking for similar books, anything by these authors may scratch the itch:Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21098177.Ali_HazelwoodSarah J. Maashttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3433047.Sarah_J_MaasSuzanne Brockmannhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/32638.Suzanne_Brockmann

Please enjoy our latest episode! This week Rachel covers Linda Howard's Death Angel. There is definitely quite enough death...and then not death...and almost murdering. And OOOHHHHHH MAFIA BOIS?!?!

In the thrilling conclusion to our Western Civ I, we tackle shame. Shameless or shameful, shame has a utility. Is it worth examining in the context of romance? You betcha buckaroo. Saddle up while we unpack this particular pair of chaps.

Is shame productive? This question guides part 2 of a Whoa!mance/Shelf Love convo about A Lady of the West by Linda Howard as we discuss the paradox of enjoying highly problematic books.We interrogate our feelings of shame, enjoyment, and the importance of critically dissecting the pleasures derived from reading, no matter how uncomfortable it may feel.Look at your society, look at your life! Along with me and Whoa!mance, in this crossover episode.Shelf Love:NEW! Substack for original writing and stuff | Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeEmail: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comGuests: Whoa!mance (Morgan and Isabeau)Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Listen on any podcast app!Listen to part 1 of this episode: episode 150 Shelf LoveMorgan & Isabeau joined me in episode 076 to discuss Strange Love by Ann AguirreandEpisode 089 to Problematize Romanceand108 She-Devil (1989): Who's Entitled To Be Selfish in Love & Life? (Whoa!mance spectacular)

Why, it's Andrea Martucci of Shelf Love stopping by the Whoa!mance desk to talk about darling of her childhood, weird uncle of her adulthood - A LADY OF THE WEST by LINDA HOWARD. Victoria leaves Reconstruction behind for The American West, and, its representative, The Major (with her kid sister and cool cousin in tow). The Major got his ranch the old fashioned way. By murdering his boss's enitre family - or so he thinks - and loosing a testicle in the process. His employee, Jake, also wants to get the ranch the old fashioned way - but with a side of revenge. And Victoria. Mostly Victoria. He also doesn't want to lose a testicle. How can we wrestle with a book we enjoy that has harmful ideology? How can we trace the contours of conscientiousness if characters in romance don't share the text's awareness? Is Scarlett O'Hara the white woman's Patrick Bateman? Andrea, Morgan and Isabeau have some big saddlebags to unpack with this one. Which is why it is a two-parter.

I humbly asked Morgan and Isabeau to help me understand why A Lady of the West by Linda Howard had a chokehold on my young romance-reading imagination, and they delivered. We discuss how this book has rules for good (white) women, and explores Manifest Destiny, settler colonialism, sexuality, violence, violent sexuality, and being a desirable (white) woman.Button up your white high-necked blouse and gallop on a virile stallion into the wild west with Whoa!mance, in this crossover episode.Shelf Love:NEW! Substack for original writing and stuff | Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeEmail: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comGuests: Whoa!mance (Morgan and Isabeau)Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website | Listen on any podcast app!Morgan & Isabeau joined me in episode 076 to discuss Strange Love by Ann AguirreandEpisode 089 to Problematize Romanceand108 She-Devil (1989): Who's Entitled To Be Selfish in Love & Life? (Whoa!mance spectacular)

This week Jordan gives us a lesson on romantic suspense with her pick of the week, "Cover of Night" by Linda Howard. As Katie says, think the love child of James Bond and Gilmore Girls. We don't have any similar books this week (this one is pretty far in left field!) but another author to check out is Suzanne Brockmann, a romantic suspense author that came from the same publishing era as Howard.

We're thrilled to share our next Trailblazer episode this week—we had a great time talking with Catherine Coulter about her place in romance history as one of the earliest authors of the Signet Regency line—and the author who many believe revolutionized the Regency…by making them sexy. She tells a million great stories here, and we talk about writing historical romance, about sex in romance, about the way she thinks about plot vs. story, about the way she's evolved as a writer, and about revisiting her old books. All that, and Catherine has a lot to say about heroes. Thank you to Catherine Coulter for making the time for us.Next week, we're back with more interstitials, but our first read along of 2023 is Tracy MacNish's Stealing Midnight—we've heard the calls from our gothic romance readers and we're delivering with this truly bananas story, in which the hero is dug out of a grave and delivered, barely alive, to the heroine. Get ready. You can find Stealing Midnight (for $1.99!) at Amazon, B&N, Kobo, or Apple Books.Show NotesPeople Mentioned: publisher Peter Heggie, editor Robert Gottlieb, publisher Bob Diforio, publisher Phyllis Graham, editor May Chen, editor David Highfill, and marketing consultant Nicole Robson at Trident Media. Authors Mentioned: Georgette Heyer, Janet Dailey, LaVyrle Spencer, Linda Howard, Iris Johansen, Kay Hooper, Debbie Gordon and Joan Wolf

Nikki and Sydney sit down with Nikkis mom and talk about sex toys, birth control, thanksgiving food, movie theater hats, fish, and other random shit . Shoutout To Our Sponsor: This episode is #sponsored by Manscaped - Get 20% off + Free Shipping With Code SORRYMOM at Https://www.manscaped.com More Ways To Watch http://www.sorrymompodcast.com Show Some Love! www.patreon.com/sorrymompodcast www.onlyfans.com/sorrymompodcast Nikki Howard @Nikki Howard https://www.instagram.com/nikki_howard https://www.youtube.com/nikki_howard https://www.tiktok.com/@nikki_howard https://www.facebook.com/nikkialexishoward https://www.nikkiahoward.com Sydney Maler https://www.instagram.com/sydneyamaler https://www.tiktok.com/@sydneyamaler https://www.facebook.com/sydneyamaler https://www.sydneymaler.com

Our Trailblazer episodes continue this week with Iris Johansen, who began writing category romance in the heyday of the format at Loveswept. During her varied career, she's written categories, historicals and now writes thrillers and crime novels. In this episode, we talk about the founding of Loveswept, about how she learned to write, and about the power of storytelling. We also talk about the way her career has grown and evolved—about transitioning to thrillers, about writing the Eve Duncan series for 28 books, and about keeping it in the family and writing with her son. We had a wonderful time hearing these stories. Thank you to Iris Johansen for making the time for us.Thanks to Callie Chase, author of Dishonor Among Thieves and Sara Wetmore, author of The Christmas Script, for sponsoring the episode. Our next read along is Claire Kent's HOLD. It's a prison planet romance, so…you know…enter at your own risk. Get it at Amazon or in Kindle Unlimited. Show NotesPeople Iris Mentioned: Loveswept editor Carolyn Nichols, Agent Andrea Cirillo, Sandra Brown, Kay Hooper, Fayrene Preston, Roy Johansen, Catherine Coulter, Linda Howard, Kathleen Woodiwiss, Johanna Lindsey, Jayne Ann Krentz, Ann Maxwell. The story of Roy Johansen's visit to the submarine at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.

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This month librarians Desirae, Sarah and Katie discuss the romantic thriller Verity, which follows a struggling writer who accepts an offer to finish a series by an injured bestselling author. If you like plot twists, this one's for you! Plus, we consider who should be cast in the main roles in a movie adaptation. Also mentioned: Flowers in the Attic and Petals on the Wind by V.C. Andrews, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, Linda Howard, Harlan Coben, the TV series The Fall, the movie Barb & Star Go to Vista del Mar, Firestarter by Stephen King, Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon, Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell and the movie The Gift. Check out books and DVDs at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com and hoopladigital.com. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay

Sydney and Nikki sit down with Nikkis mom, the fabulous Linda Howard, and talk about birthdays, dating, old lady smells, The Pussycat Dolls, thrift stores, Altoids, and other random shit. Shoutout To Our Sponsor: This episode is #sponsored by Manscaped - Get 20% off + Free Shipping With Code SORRYMOM at Https://www.manscaped.com More Ways To Watch http://www.sorrymompodcast.com Show Some Love! www.patreon.com/sorrymompodcast www.onlyfans.com/sorrymompodcast Nikki Howard @Nikki Howard https://www.instagram.com/nikki_howard https://www.youtube.com/nikki_howard https://www.tiktok.com/@nikki_howard https://www.facebook.com/nikkialexishoward https://www.nikkiahoward.com Sydney Maler https://www.instagram.com/sydneyamaler https://www.tiktok.com/@sydneyamaler https://www.facebook.com/sydneyamaler https://www.sydneymaler.com

Do our fated lovers smell like ambrosia because of the cosmic love connection? How do romance novels use language to convey romantic love? I propose a spectrum that ranges from "fated sex mates" to "perfectly matched" using examples from 4 romance novels (not all of them recommended).Shelf Love:Join the Conversation on Discord: https://www.patreon.com/ShelfLoveSign up for the email newsletter list | Website | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeEmail: Andrea@shelflovepodcast.comThanks to the Shelf Love Discord members for sparking the idea for this episode!Books Discussed:After The Night by Linda Howard (not recommended)Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Holt (not recommended, YMMV)As You Desire by Connie Brockway (recommended)The Other Guys Bride by Connie Brockway (recommended)

We recorded this one in... September, maybe?  Who knows!  Life is weird these days!  Anyway it's December and that's appropriate because this book has cabins! Spies! Amnesia!  It's White Lies by Linda Howard! He's... possibly her ex husband but probably not her ex husband and he's got amnesia and is in full body traction!  She quit her high powered finance job because the FBI is paying her rent so she can let him grab her boobs!  If that sounds bananapants you're right, it's bananapants!  And honestly pretty good.  Amnesia! This book is mostly fine unless soap opera wackitude bothers you - it does have some mild sexual aggression and boner-pestering.

It's October, and you know what that means: the spooky season is upon us! To celebrate, Rachel and Leah spoke with several library staff members about their worst fears & phobias. This episode is a digest of all that dark matter, so listen at your own risk! Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "The Butterfly Garden" by Dot Hutchison. "On Death and Dying" by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and "The Bright Hour: A Memoir of Living and Dying" by Nina Riggs. "Prey" by Linda Howard and "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen. "The Great Pretender: The Undercover Mission That Changed Our Understanding of Madness" by Susannah Cahalan and "Archival Quality" by Ivy Noelle Weir. Movies and TV shows mentioned: The Wicker Man (2006), Director Neil LaBute My Girl (1991), Director Howard Zieff The Walking Dead, AMC Networks The Body Snatcher (1945), Director Robert Wise Over the Garden Wall, Cartoon Network To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Sydney and Nikki sit down with Nikkis mom and talk about horoscopes, near death experiences, veneers, Sydney-Isms, 9 Perfect Strangers, organ donors, and other random shit. More Ways To Watch http://www.sorrymompodcast.com Show Some Love! www.patreon.com/sorrymompodcast www.onlyfans.com/sorrymompodcast Nikki Howard @Nikki Howard https://www.instagram.com/nikki_howard https://www.tiktok.com/@nikki_howard https://www.facebook.com/nikkialexishoward https://www.nikkiahoward.com Sydney Maler https://www.instagram.com/sydneyamaler https://www.tiktok.com/@sydneyamaler https://www.facebook.com/sydneyamaler https://www.sydneymaler.com

Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today Becca and I are excited to be talking about Romance Tropes and Cliches with Renée Gendron.  Renée Gendron is a multi-genre romance author. She is a regular contributor to A Muse Bouche Review and a structural editor.    Resources Mentioned:  Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness 2k to 10k Writing Faster, Writing, Better, and Writing More of What You Love by Rachel Aaron 5,000 Words per Hour by Chris Fox  Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes and Natalie Duke   Renée's recommmended "friends to lovers" reads: Cloak and Silence, Book 7 of The League Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon Conquered by a Highlander by Paula Quinn Running Wild by Linda Howard and Linda Jones The Girl of his Dreams by Susan Mallery Darling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt   Keep up with our guest: Twitter - @reneegendron Instagram - @reneegendronauthor Website - https://reneegendron.com/ Books by Renée Gendron    We will be taking a brief summer break, and will be back with new episodes in August!  _________________ Check out the following books by our Patrons!  Proliferation by Erik Otto Mission 51 by Fernando Crôtte Want to see your book listed? Become a Patron!   

Un asesino imperfecto que mata porque no lo es: "Mister Perfect", de Linda Howard. Es un libro recomendado por Natalia Muses, estudiante de Comunicación Audiovisual.

In this episode, we discuss Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard. On their regular girls’ night out, Jaine and her friends create a list for what would make a man Mr. Perfect. Although it was meant to be a private bit of fun, the list gets shared around at work, and then it spreads to the news. While many think the list is funny, some people are offended, maybe even offended enough to kill. When one of her friends is murdered, Jaine turns to her next door neighbor, police detective Sam, for help. Sparks fly as they work together to figure out who the killer is and stop them. Content warning: Child abuse, murder.

Notes:Fable mentions that this is a continuation of our topic from last week. That episode is:Episode 71: Let's talk about writing physical intimacyFable and the Verbivore reference a lecture about “The 12 Stages of Physical Intimacy” as presented by romance author Linda Howard on showing romantic progression in a relationship. In this episode, we covered the most intimate stages 9 through 12. Here is the link to an article discussing that talk: https://writersinthestormblog.com/2018/05/using-the-12-stages-of-physical-intimacy-to-build-tension-in-your-fiction/ Here are the physical intimacy stages 1-12:1 - Eye to body2 - Eye to Eye3 - Voice to voice4 - Hand to hand (or arm)5 - Hand to shoulder6 - Hand to waist or back7 - Mouth to mouth8 - Hand to head9 - Hand to body10 - Mouth to breast11 - Hand to genitals12 - Genitals to genitalsFable references the romantic development in the Divergent series between Tris and Four which grows and develops throughout the trilogy and culminates with an intimate scene in Allegiant.The Verbivore references an article that we discussed in our Episode 56 on writing suspense and violence. This article is called "Make Violent Scenes Matter" by author Carter Wilson that recommends writing a violent scene in two ways to determine if a more direct (overt/explicit) or subtle (implicit) approach serves the story best. We suggest that this could also be a useful exercise when deciding how best to write romantic scenes.Fable mentions episodes from last year where we discussed creating romantic chemistry outside of physical attraction, and the need for relationships to be dynamic and not stand still. Those episodes are:Episode 15: How to write great romantic chemistryEpisode 16: Writing romantic chemistry part 2Books Mentioned:Intimate Behavior: A Zoologist's Classic Study of Human Intimacy by Desmond Morris The Stories Stars Tell by C. L. Walters Uprooted by Naomi Novik A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Hollow of Fear (The Lady Sherlock Series Book 3) by Sherry Thomas All Souls Trilogy (All Souls Series Book 1-3) by Deborah Harkness Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas HardyDivergent Series Four-Book Paperback Box Set: Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, Four by Veronica RothPersuasion by Jane Austen The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh Music from: https://filmmusic.io’Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Notes:Fable mentions episodes from last year where we discussed creating romantic chemistry outside of physical attraction. Those episodes are:Episode 15: How to write great romantic chemistryEpisode 16: Writing romantic chemistry part 2The Verbivore references a lecture about “The 12 Stages of Physical Intimacy” as presented by romance author Linda Howard. In this episode, we covered stages 1 through 8. Here is the link to an article discussing that talk: https://writersinthestormblog.com/2018/05/using-the-12-stages-of-physical-intimacy-to-build-tension-in-your-fiction/ Here are the physical intimacy stages 1-8:1 - Eye to body2 - Eye to Eye3 - Voice to voice4 - Hand to hand (or arm)5 - Hand to shoulder6 - Hand to waist or back7 - Mouth to mouth8 - Hand to headThe Verbivore mentions the BBC miniseries Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell, but she actually meant North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. The scenes in question are between the characters Margaret Hale and John Thornton.Books Mentioned:Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane Austen Intimate Behavior: A Zoologist's Classic Study of Human Intimacy by Desmond Morris Divergent by Veronica RothSix of Crows by Leigh BardugoThe Wrath and the Dawn by Renee AhdiehMovies Mentioned:North and South - Richard Armitage and Daniela Denby-AshePride and Prejudice - Kiera Knightly and Matthew MacfadyenMusic from: https://filmmusic.io’Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Welcome to our live-recorded event with agent Lizzie Poteet! *****Please note that there are some adult topics mentioned in this episode. We aren't the MPAA, but we'd rate it PG-13.***** Originally from Nashville, TN, Lizzie Poteet is an agent at The Seymour Agency after several years at St Martin's Press/Macmillan. A hopeless romantic, she's eternally grateful she found a way to channel her immense feelings about feelings into a legitimate job where swooning is considered a job skill. A spitfire from an early age, she once tried to write a series of book reports in high school on Nora Roberts, Linda Howard, and Julie Garwood. It did not go over well. Lizzie's addiction to romance only grew from there, which explains why she decided to study abroad at the University of St. Andrews in college. Just on the off chance she would fall back in time and meet her own warrior soul mate. Sadly, she didn't and now lives in New York with her dog, Mr. Darcy, where she watches a lot of TV. Lizzie is looking for Romance, Women's Fiction, New Adult, Religious, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance, and Inspirational Romance. You can follow her on Twitter @lizziepoteet. Learn more about these events here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/member-lounge * * * The questions: 11:00: What are some word count trends in romance and YA contemporary, and does an agent reject based off of low word count? 13:02: Can you talk about how agents edit with their authors? 16:29: What jumps out at you in the first few pages, structure wise, that makes you want to keep reading? 18:06: Are you looking for a one book or career long relationship? 20:50: How do agents feel about writers who've had a full editorial edit before submitting? Is it necessary? How much editing should you do before you submit your work? 23:46: What prompts you to ask for a partial, and what prompts you to ask for a full? What are you NOT looking for? 26:05: Do you ever take on an offer and realize that it's just not working? 29:10: How to prevent that from happening? 31:30: What reader expectations have changed with romance in recent years? When can romance explore deeper issues? 35:19: How do you include heavy topics in your work, and know your agent will accept it? When do you need to include a trigger warning? 41:27: Can you talk about LGBT romance novels? 43:55: Should you write what you love or what's marketable? How do you balance that? What if you're writing more than one book at a time? 48:32: How is New Adult doing? Why is it mostly romance? And is there room for New Adult sci fi? 54:36: What tips do you have for writers?

Wrong Alibi: An Alaskan Mystery : By - Christina Dodd Dodd's gripping voice will appeal to fans of Sandra Brown, Nora Roberts, Linda Howard & Jayne Ann Krentz." --Mystery Tribune Review for WHAT DOESN'T KILL HER Website : https://gobookmart.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

Children's books are the fastest growing segment of publishing in 2020. There was a time a few months ago when The Very Hungry Caterpillar was in the top 10 of all products on Amazon–not only books, but all products in the everything store. The pandemic has caused many parents to spend more time with their […] You can listen to this episode How to Write for Children with Linda Howard on Christian Publishing Show.

Children’s books are the fastest growing segment of publishing in 2020. There was a time a few months ago when The Very Hungry Caterpillar was in the top 10 of all products on Amazon–not only books, but all products in the everything store. The pandemic has caused many parents to spend more time with their […] The post How to Write for Children with Linda Howard appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.

This week Amy and Mike talk with Art Ayris and Linda Howard regarding the new comic/graphic book, The Epic Bible: God’s Story of Redemption and Love from Eden to Eternity. Get swept away by God’s awesome story in this riveting graphic Bible. A stunning visual journey, The Epic Bible tells the central story of the Bible, with dramatic, full-color art created by DC and Marvel artists. Whether you’re reading the Bible for the first time or looking for a fresh perspective, The Epic Bible’s cinematic storytelling will make God’s Word come alive. Perfect for teens, comic book fans, and reluctant readers. Art Ayris is the founder of Kingstone Media and the Executive Editor of the Kingstone Bible which was a Finalist for 2017 Christian Book of the Year, Children’s category. Writing and producing recognition and credit include Best TV Movie Hollywood’s Next Success contest, Best Feature Florida Film & Television, Best Feature Angel Awards, several major motion picture options, over 60 comic book and animation credits to date.  Linda Howard is Associate Publisher for Children and Youth at Tyndale House Publishers. She brings an extensive background working with children and children’s products to her role including teaching, marketing, and product development for several brands. Linda currently leads the kids’ team, developing overall strategy for Tyndale Children and Youth, acquiring projects, and overseeing product development of all books. She has also worked in the marketing arena and built strong relationships with several of Tyndale’s publishing partners. She oversees the Compassion International Publishing partnership and has worked with best-selling authors, Mike Nawrocki, Amy Parker, Ann Voskamp, and more. Linda’s enthusiasm and passion for bringing children to a deeper understanding of Christ is what drives her acquisitions choices. Helping authors to publish and shape products that start children on a path to spiritual maturity is a responsibility she takes seriously, and she is grateful for the opportunity to serve.

This week on PROFOUND CONVERSATIONS......Covid-19's Impact on 21st Century Higher EducationMaintaining Dynamic Learning Environments During a Global Pandemic Does COVID-19 threaten or enhance the academic community's ability to close the gap in diversity and cultural inclusiveness for students seeking higher education? Are we in a better or worse position regarding the recruitment of the very best talent within vulnerable populations? What solutions are institutions grappling with to remain competitive in this ever-evolving environment?This weeks host is Linda Howard and our Profound Conversationalists are Dr. Marcus Lambert and Dr. Rachel J. Thornton. Profound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute, a national community building organization whose mission is to establish pathways to lifelong learning and healthy communities at the local, national and global level.   MLPN.lifeThe Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com

Let's listen in and hear all about OCPL's new playaways! Leah and Rachel celebrate this new collection by dishing out the details of their favorite audiobooks. Check out what we talked about: Audiobooks mentioned: “To Die For” and “Drop Dead Gorgeous” by Linda Howard, "The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul” from the "Dirk Gently" series by Douglas Adams, the "Arcane Society" series by Jayne Ann Krentz / Jayne Castle / Amanda Quick, “Dune” by Frank Herbert, "The Others" series by Anne Bishop, and “Night Film" by Marisha Pessl. TV shows and movies mentioned: Dirk Gently, BBC Four Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, BBC America Dune, Director Denis Villeneuve Dune, Director David Lynch Tremors, Director Ron Underwood To access complete transcripts for all episode of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

This week we discuss the need for making informed decisions as we listen to politicians' campaign speeches or read news stories about the people running for office.  Part of being an informed voter is being familiar with down ballot candidates and understanding the referendums which impact local elections.  Has your family discussed a vote plan?  Are you an early voter intending to mail your ballot?  Have you checked to ensure you are registered to vote in your district?  These and other timely considerations will be part of the Profound Conversations.Our host is Linda Howard and our Profound Conversationalists are Dr. Charles Lewis, Aura Vasquez, and Jamiah Adams.Profound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute, a national community building organization whose mission is to establish pathways to lifelong learning and healthy communities at the local, national and global level.   MLPN.life The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com

https://amzn.to/2PydyD6From Linda Howard comes a thrilling and sensual new novel of romance, suspense, intrigue...and memories that can kill.Lizette Henry wakes up one morning and makes a terrifying discovery: She doesn't recognize the face she sees in the mirror. She remembers what she looks like, but her reflection is someone else's. To add to the shock, two years seem to have disappeared from her life. Someone has gone to great and inexplicable lengths to keep those missing years hidden forever. But the past always finds a way to return. Strange memories soon begin to surface, and, along with them, some unusual skills and talents that Lizette hasn't a clue about acquiring. Sensing that she's being monitored, Lizette suddenly knows how to search for bugs in her house and tracking devices in her car. What's more, she can elude surveillance - like a trained agent. Enter a mysterious and seductive stranger named Xavier, who claims he wants to help - but who triggers disturbing images of an unspeakable crime of which Lizette may or may not be the perpetrator. With memories returning, she suddenly becomes a target of anonymous assassins. On the run with nowhere to hide, Lizette has no choice but to rely on Xavier, a strong and magnetic man she doesn't trust, with a powerful attraction she cannot resist. As murky waters become clear, Lizette confronts a conspiracy that is treacherous and far-reaching and a truth that, once revealed, may silence her and Xavier once and for all.https://amzn.to/2PydyD6

https://amzn.to/2PydyD6From Linda Howard comes a thrilling and sensual new novel of romance, suspense, intrigue...and memories that can kill.Lizette Henry wakes up one morning and makes a terrifying discovery: She doesn't recognize the face she sees in the mirror. She remembers what she looks like, but her reflection is someone else's. To add to the shock, two years seem to have disappeared from her life. Someone has gone to great and inexplicable lengths to keep those missing years hidden forever. But the past always finds a way to return. Strange memories soon begin to surface, and, along with them, some unusual skills and talents that Lizette hasn't a clue about acquiring. Sensing that she's being monitored, Lizette suddenly knows how to search for bugs in her house and tracking devices in her car. What's more, she can elude surveillance - like a trained agent. Enter a mysterious and seductive stranger named Xavier, who claims he wants to help - but who triggers disturbing images of an unspeakable crime of which Lizette may or may not be the perpetrator. With memories returning, she suddenly becomes a target of anonymous assassins. On the run with nowhere to hide, Lizette has no choice but to rely on Xavier, a strong and magnetic man she doesn't trust, with a powerful attraction she cannot resist. As murky waters become clear, Lizette confronts a conspiracy that is treacherous and far-reaching and a truth that, once revealed, may silence her and Xavier once and for all.https://amzn.to/2PydyD6

In this, the third part and final part of their 1985 comedies series, Eric & Sannah talk about “Lost in America,” written and directed by the one and only Albert Brooks. It's not only one of their favorite comedies of 1985, it's one their favorites, period. Also starring the funny and charming Julie Hagerty, this film has wealthy married couple David and Linda Howard modeling their lives after Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper in “Easy Rider,” dropping out of society in a “bold” experiment that leads to some predictably disastrous results, especially for the couple's precious “nest egg.” Listen as Eric & Sannah go through the film and reminisce about their favorite parts. Eric is on Twitter @ConFilmBuff and Sannah is, too, @SannahMcDonough.

Our hosts discuss the Summer Reading Challenge, cookbooks, the importance of vegetables, and silly cat videos. Imagine Your Story by registering for Oak Creek Public Library's 2020 Summer Reading Challenge: oakcreeklibrary.org/src Check out what we talked about: The 2016 movie "My Life as a Zucchini," directed by Claude Barras. "Vegetable Literacy: Cooking and Gardening with Twelve Families from the Edible Plant Kingdom, with Over 300 Deliciously Simple Recipes" by Deborah Madison and "Harvest: Unexpected Projects Using 47 Extraordinary Garden Plants" by Stefani Bittner. The "Uncharted" video game franchise, "The Fourth Labyrinth” by Christopher Golden, and "Prey" by Linda Howard. For more information on National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day, visit: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-sneak-some-zucchini-into-your-neighbors-porch-day-august-8/ To access complete transcripts for all episode of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

As social consciousness shifts towards demanding inclusivity and diversity, the need for multicultural competency in workplaces is more and more apparent. Today’s guest, Linda Howard, CEO of Alturnative and President of the Board of Directors of the National Wellness Institute, has been working to highlight the tools needed to create a culture of inclusivity and train wellness professionals on how to develop and hone them. With over 30 years of combined experience in law, compliance, and managed care operations, Linda provides thought leadership to esteemed organizations and educates thousands of professionals annually in multicultural competency and social responsibility.  In this episode, Linda discusses forming the Multicultural Competency Committee at the National Wellness Institute and their goals for the future. She explores the tools needed to create a culture of inclusivity in workplaces and how to use the multicultural competency wheel that the Committee developed.  Linda shares what she’s most proud of accomplishing through the Committee, including the new Multicultural Competency Certificate Course training. Finally, she touches on what she thinks the wellness industry as a whole needs to do to be more inclusive and provides a jumping off point for professionals looking to move their organizations towards multicultural competency. This episode is sponsored by Workplace Money Coach. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on employees’ financial lives has been dramatic. It runs the gamut from severe hardship as a result of job loss to excessive cash flow surpluses due to limited spending opportunities.  Whatever our employees’ financial situation might be during these uncertain times, Workplace Money Coach is here to help them stay on track to meet their financial life goals.  In order to serve your employees in a safe and healthy way, Workplace Money Coach has launched the Living Paycheck to Purpose program as a virtual option with a focus on maintaining the group discussions and thought-provoking activities that make their program dynamic.  Now, your employees can engage in your wellness offerings and stay on top of their financial goals from the safety and convenience of their home office.  As a bonus to their Living Paycheck to Purpose virtual program, Workplace Money Coach is offering Redesigning Wellness listeners a complimentary coaching session for all participants of the program so employees can get individualized attention for their financial situation. Just mention that you heard about the program through the Redesigning Wellness Podcast.  You can learn more about Workplace Money Coach’s financial empowerment program at www.workplacemoneycoach.com. Schedule a call to see if the Living Paycheck to Purpose program is right for your employees. For links mentioned in today's episode visit: http://bit.ly/Redesignpod To join the Redesigning Wellness Community visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rdwellnesscommunity/

We are in the midst of events that highlight health disparities and inequities. Preliminary data has shown that African Americans are dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than whites, even though they make up a smaller percentage of the population. The pandemic is bringing to light health inequities that have existed for many years. Protest around the world are also calling attention to other inequities. These health disparities, as well as, existing and historical inequities are the foundation for distrust of American institutes, including those connected with healthcare systems. How do we build trust and the competencies to serve all?Today's host is Linda Howard and the panelists are Dr. Marwan Abouljoud, Kelly Ranum, Dr. Tyler Amell, Andrea Johnson, and Barry Massa.The Profound Conversations Podcast is produced by Erika Christie https://www.ErikaChristie.comThe Profound Conversations Series can be found athttps://www.profoundconvos.com/series

Nikki and Sydney celebrate their 100th episode by talking to their moms about growing up, bad knees, alligators, pinwheels, butt babies, lying to your kids, smoking weed, salad, and other random shit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Protests that originated in Minneapolis after a white police officer killed George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, quickly spread around the country. The reality of social inequality create anger and despair that is now playing out on the streets of cities throughout the country. How did we get here and what is the way forward? What are specific health impacts on individual, family and communities from both physical and mental perspectives? What are effective pathways to breakthroughs in enforcement and judicial policies and civic engagement? How do we begin to transform our social contract to include those who have been dehumanized, commoditized and under represented?Today's panelists are Pastor Melvin Russell, Adar Ayira, Major Neill Franklin, Justin Hodge, DeBorah Ahmed, Dr. Charles Lewis, and the host is Linda Howard. The Profound Conversations Podcast is produced by Erika Christie https://www.ErikaChristie.comThe Profound Conversations Series can be found athttps://www.profoundconvos.com/series

Protests that originated in Minneapolis after a white police officer killed George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, quickly spread around the country. The reality of social inequality create anger and despair that is now playing out on the streets of cities throughout the country. How did we get here and what is the way forward? What are specific health impacts on individual, family and communities from both physical and mental perspectives? What are effective pathways to breakthroughs in enforcement and judicial policies and civic engagement? How do we begin to transform our social contract to include those who have been dehumanized, commoditized and under represented?Today's host is Linda Howard and the panelists are Muhammad Bashir, Ameedah Rashid, Darnell Blackburn, Diane Bell McKoy, Pastor John Arnold, and Latif Rasheed.The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com/podcastsProfound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute  MLPN.lifeYour donation supports original content that promotes Profound Conversations. Any amount is helpful and greatly appreciated!DONATE HERE

How has the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced, and in some instances influenced medical decisions which require physicians and nurses to grapple with the principles of health care [medical/bio] ethics? In a post COVID-19 pandemic world are traditional standards for making medical choices, which in some cases weigh life and death in the balance, sufficient for rendering the best possible benefits for both patient and society? How is our understanding of the relevant nuanced principles advanced through a prism of Islamic bioethical concerns?Today's host is Linda Howard and the Panelists are Dr. Abdulaziz Sachedina and Dr. Joseph Carrese.The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com/podcastsProfound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute  MLPN.lifeYour donation supports original content that promotes Profound Conversations. Any amount is helpful and greatly appreciated!DONATE HERE

US businesses will reopen in a new reality. Social distancing regulations may make it difficult for some establishments to realize profit margins sufficient to support growth and long-term viability. We are likely to see a continued increase in online transactions. Some macro strategist suggests that cryptocurrencies will replace the US dollar as the world's reserve currency. With Profound Conversationalists Jameel Aalim-Johnson and Yaya J. Fanusie, we explore MLPI's new visions for equity and inclusion in the development of capital markets, investments, and wealth-building in a post COVID-19 pandemic world.Today's host is Linda Howard and the Panelists are Jameel Aalim-Johnson and Yaya J. FanusieThe Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com/podcastsProfound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute  MLPN.lifeYour donation supports original content that promotes Profound Conversations. Any amount is helpful and greatly appreciated!DONATE HERE

COVID 19 could bring a profound or notable transformation in how Americans spend, save, and invest their money; how busi- nesses function; and how people engage. The impact of COVID 19 could reverberate for decades. Some predict that it will be like the Great Recession of 2008. Others draw comparisons to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Are either one of these accurate comparisons? We know for sure that we are in an economic, social, and political crisis. We will explore with our conversation- alist: The way forward for Main Street, the social-political economic nuances necessary to carve out effective pathways to re- covery, and whether there are conceptual roadmaps that hold the key to re-imagining a thriving US workforce and economy.Today's host is Linda Howard and the Panelists are Mike Bonifer, Donna Pahel, and Rasul Sha'ir. The Profound Conversations podcast is produced by Erika Christie www.ErikaChristie.com/podcastsProfound Conversations Executive Producers are the Muslim Life Planning Institute  MLPN.lifeYour donation supports original content that promotes Profound Conversations. Any amount is helpful and greatly appreciated!DONATE HERE

Leslie's learning new Chilean slang, Adam's meeting invitation is NSFW, we have a clumsy character, we're still trying to figure out the year, we wander down the cousin path, clumsy girls and horses might not be the best idea, Linda Howard's writing strategy is revealed, and Russell Brand may or may not be too annoying for Leslie.

Today’s author interview guests are Linda Howard and Linda Jones, authors of After Sundown. USA Today Bestseller Danger brings together two guarded hearts in a battle for survival in this irresistible story from New York Times bestselling authors Linda Howard and Linda […]

This week, Liberty and Patricia discuss Days of Distraction, Hurricane Season, We Want Our Bodies Back, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations; ThirdLove; and Ritual. Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Days of Distraction: A Novel by Alexandra Chang More Myself: A Journey by Alicia Keys Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor, Sophie Hughes (translator) How to Make Friends with the Sea by Tanya Guerrero Look by Zan Romanoff We Want Our Bodies Back: Poems by jessica Care moore Almost, Maine: A Novel by John Cariani Wow, No Thank You.: Essays by Samantha Irby WHAT WE'RE READING: Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Vivek H. Murthy Sex and Vanity: A Novel by Kevin Kwan Malorie: A Bird Box Novel by Josh Malerman The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue by V.E. Schwab MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: Godshot: A Novel by Chelsea Bieker August: A Novel by Callan Wink Hour of the Assassin: A Novel by Matthew Quirk Young Guns: Obsession, Overwatch, and the Future of Gaming by Austin Moorhead The Gaming Mind: A New Psychology of Videogames and the Power of Play by Alexander Kriss Being Property Once Myself: Blackness and the End of Man by Joshua Bennett Once & Future, Vol. 1 by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora Come the Slumberless To the Land of Nod by Traci Brimhall What Stars Are Made Of by Sarah Allen A for Anonymous: How a Mysterious Hacker Collective Transformed the World by David Kushner, Koren Shadmi Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me: Depression in the First Person by Anna Mehler Paperny Last Stop on the Red Line by Paul Maybury, Sam Lofti The Sword and the Shield: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. by Peniel E. Joseph Repetition Nineteen by Mónica de la Torre After Sundown: A Novel by Linda Howard, Linda Jones Death in Mud Lick: A Coal Country Fight against the Drug Companies That Delivered the Opioid Epidemic by Eric Eyre Wink by Rob Harrell Hello Now by Jenny Valentine The Woman of a Thousand Names: A Novel by Alexandra Lapierre Kairos by Ulysse Malassagne Murder at the Mena House (A Jane Wunderly Mystery) by Erica Ruth Neubauer Threshold by Rob Doyle Code Name Hélène: A Novel by Ariel Lawhon Swing Kings: The Inside Story of Baseball's Home Run Revolution by Jared Diamond Imagine Me (Shatter Me) by Tahereh Mafi The Essence of Perfection by Nita Brooks Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for Everyone by Minna Salami Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros Music from Another World by Robin Talley The Sisters Grimm: A Novel by Menna van Praag Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife by Bart D. Ehrman The Other Bennet Sister: A Novel by Janice Hadlow Michael Kohlhaas by Heinrich von Kleist, Michael Hofmann (translator) Jane Goes North by Joe R Lansdale We Are the Wildcats by Siobhan Vivian The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel We Are Totally Normal by Rahul Kanakia Hex: A Novel by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight Devoted by Dean Koontz The Year After You by Nina de Pass I Want You to Know We're Still Here: A Post-Holocaust Memoir by Esther Safran Foer Anthropocene Rag by Alex Irvine My Wild Garden: Notes from a Writer's Eden by Meir Shalev, Joanna Chen (translator) Night of the Dragon (Shadow of the Fox) by Julie Kagawa American Animals: A True Crime Memoir by Eric Borsuk Amelia Fang and the Rainbow Rangers by Laura Ellen Anderson Artforum by César Aira, Katherine Silver (translator) Always Home: A Daughter's Recipes & Stories: Foreword by Alice Waters by Fanny Singer and Alice Waters Valentine: A Novel by Elizabeth Wetmore It's Not All Downhill From Here: A Novel by Terry McMillan You Call This Democracy?: How to Fix Our Government and Deliver Power to the People by Elizabeth Rusch Trust Me by Richard Z. Santos Procrastibaking: 100 Recipes for Getting Nothing Done in the Most Delicious Way Possible by Erin Gardner The War Went On: Reconsidering the Lives of Civil War Veterans by Brian Matthew Jordan Cage (Reykjavik Noir trilogy Book 3) by Lilja Sigurdardottir, Quentin Bates (Translator)

A thriller with a difference...a horrific murder spree brings Marlie the alpha male of her dreams(?). This week we're looking at one of Sally's book choices, Dream Man by Linda Howard. This book is a quarter century old. How did it age? We take a look...

In this special teaching we talk about breaking destructive financial cycles & we tap into the importance of the subconscious. You'll want to give this one a listen! (Taught by Rachel Johnson & Linda Howard)

Ellen and Mom talk about the romantic suspense of Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard. It is both romantic and suspenseful! Go figure! Plus, we do Rom Com Talk to determine how well Sixteen Candles holds up today.

Sunday Service - March 10, 2019 - Linda Howard

USA Today Bestselling author Naima Simone’s love of romance was first stirred by Johanna Lindsey, Sandra Brown and Linda Howard many years ago. Well not that many. She is only eighteen…ish. Though her first attempt at a romance novel starring Ralph Tresvant from New Edition never saw the light of day, her love of romance, reading and writing has endured. Published since 2009, she spends her days—and nights— writing sizzling romances with a touch of humor and snark. She is wife to Superman, or his non-Kryptonian, less bullet proof equivalent, and mother to the most awesome kids ever. They all live in perfect, sometimes domestically-challenged bliss in the southern United States. You can learn more about Naima and sign up for her newsletter at: https://naimasimone.com   And for more about host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION HONORS BROOKE ABBOTT, SHAWN LACY BULLEN AND ROXY SOWLATY AT TENTH ANNUAL WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON Los Angeles, CA– The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will celebrate its 10th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon on May 17, 2017 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Each year the foundation recognizes women who are successful in their fields and celebrate their commitment to philanthropy. The 2017 Honorees include: Brooke Abbott, creator/blogger for The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles and owner of The Crazy Creole Mommy Life, Inc; Shawn Lacy Bullen, Owner/Managing Director, Biscuit Filmworks; and Roxy Sowlaty, Beverly Hills based interior designer. Past honorees include Jamie Lee Curtis, Mary Hart, Wendy Goldberg, Joyce Brandman, Mindy Weiss, Amy Brenneman, Judy Felsenthal, Evelyn Heyward, Linda Howard, Bobbe Joy Dawson, Barbara Herman, Lisa Greer, Tina Finkelman Berkett, and Janice Bryant Howroyd. We are pleased to announce that Bloomingdale's Century City, last year’s fashion show presenter, has agreed to partner with us once again and present the 2017 fashion show. In addition, Sprinkles Cupcakes of Beverly Hills has generously donated cupcakes for each guest. “Since 1967, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation has been a leader at the forefront of research in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, committed to innovation and collaboration through uniting all patients, caregivers, providers, donors, and researchers to find cures for these diseases. As a volunteer driven organization, we rely on the generous support of local people and businesses to fuel our programs. Without the sponsorship of Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills and the support of Bloomingdale’s Century City, we simply couldn’t support the 90,000 patients in our community”, said Ashley Atkins, Executive Director. The Women of Distinction Luncheon is a highly anticipated event of the Beverly Hills social season and is attended by 500 prominently influential leaders and philanthropists in the Greater Los Angeles community. For tickets and information: (310) 478-4500 or visit bit.ly/wod2017la. About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation For the past 50 years, the Foundation has supported the IBD community with the goal to ultimately achieve our vision – a future free of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. One out of 200 Americans has Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (also called Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD), and 5% of all those diagnosed are under the age of 18. Proceeds from the Women of Distinction Luncheon fund cutting-edge medical research, education programs for patients and healthcare professionals, and support programs such as Camp Oasis, the foundation’s summer camp for children who suffer from IBD. More than 82 cents of every dollar received goes directly to support our mission. For more information about the foundation, visit www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org. Media Contact Ashley Atkins Executive Director Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Greater Los Angeles Chapter (323) 369-6409 aatkins@ccfa.org Information on the 2017 Women of Distinction Luncheon Honorees: In 2008, Brooke Abbott was diagnosed with left-sided ulcerative colitis. Though it was a mild case at diagnosis, the disease rapidly advanced over a period of four years. In 2009, Ms. Abbott traded in her film and television production notebook for a diaper bag with the birth of her son, Jaxon Lee Coltrane. While navigating through motherhood, Abbott began to tweet about her adventures with her newborn with the hashtag, #CrazyCreoleMommy. The stories behind her tweets and Facebook statuses grew larger than the allotted 140 characters and by 2011, her new life needed its own vehicle. In January 2012, The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles were born. In April 2012, Abbott was given a total colectomy after spending weeks in the hospital fighting a losing battle with her diseased colon. She was given an ostomy for five months, as a transition into receiving her JPouch. She now lives with an internal J-Pouch and her health continues to change for the better. Still without insurance, arthritis, and the inability to work as much as she could before, Abbott advocates for all those with severe and mild cases of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Abbott continues to photograph, working under the name, bonzaibaby Photography, having photographed celebrities including Holly Robinson Peete, Alfonso Riberio, Valarie Pettiford & Arthel Neville. Abbott is the creator and blogger for The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles & The HollyRod Foundation Influencer Circle. She is an advocate often representing The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation & The Digestive Disease National Coalition on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Abbott is a single mother of one son, Jax Lee Coltrane, and they currently reside in Los Angeles. Shawn Lacy Bullen is the co-founder and managing director of Biscuit Filmworks and Biscuit UK. She grew up in Washington DC to architect parents who fostered her entrepreneurial spirit and appreciation of art. Armed with a double major in French and political science from Duke University, she ignored the advice of family friend Jay Chiat to avoid advertising altogether, and immediately moved to New York to work at Young & Rubicam. Her journey in advertising, first in New York and later in Los Angeles with HKM, led her to work with then up-and-coming director Noam Murro. The two immediately hit it off and in 2000 co-founded Biscuit Filmworks, which today represents some of the top creative talent in advertising and is one of the most awarded commercial production companies in the world. As managing director, Shawn continues to expand the company’s roster, cultivate new talent relationships and oversee the production of an acclaimed portfolio of work. Her solid creative instincts have helped build Biscuit’s reputation for fostering and growing talent from within, and serving as a trusted partner for top advertising agencies around the world to deliver standout commercial projects. A consummate multi-tasker, Shawn is also the proud mother of four children, one in college, one in high school, and twin first graders. Her son Jett was diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2013, and she then became involved in the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation to help raise awareness and funding for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Roxy Sowlaty is a Beverly Hills native that has been working in design since the age of 16, when she started a clothing line with her sister Tara called RoxTar. Upon earning her undergraduate degree from USC’s Marshall School of Business, she decided to re-focus her design interests from fashion to interiors. She enrolled at Parsons New School of Design to obtain her masters degree in interior design. During this time in New York, she freelanced on a number of residential projects in Manhattan, as well as a home in Aspen – which certainly confirmed her love for interior design! Now back in California, she has opened her own interior design firm specializing in high end residential projects and is simultaneously launching an online 'do-it-yourself' interior design website and home goods product line. She had a stint on one of E!’s top hit shows for three seasons, displaying her entrepreneurial spirit in getting her line off the ground. It is with deep gratitude that Sowlaty is involved with such a high honor, as both her father and sister are affected by Crohn’s disease. She is determined to use her voice to make a difference and shed light on this otherwise very difficult subject matter.

David Yaskulka (HALO) joins Tracie to celebrate the 500th episode of Dog Talk; breeding/training police dogs; Linda Howard on Goldens and her book, Troublemaker

We have a fun and outgoing massage therapist with us today. Her name is Linda Howard.  We will be talking about why massage therapy is more than a luxury, it is a necessity. Linda Howard is the owner and manager of Total Restoration Massage Therapy LLC – She received her Clinical Massage Therapy certification in 2006 from Soma Institute – The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy in Chicago, Illinois. Linda is also certified by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and licensed by the state of Illinois. She is also an insured member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals. Linda’s clinical massage therapy training has prepared her to administer a wide range of massage therapy techniques such as: Swedish massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Myo-Fascial Release and Sports massage.Linda believes that part of her purpose in this earth is to utilize the gift of healing touch to liberate others from distractions in their lives that come to rob them of fully manifesting optimal health and wellness and prevents them from living out their God-given destiny – spirit, soul and body. 32 Chicago AvenueOak Park, IL 60302Phone: 708-717-8686Email:contact@mytotalrestoration.comWeb: www.mytotalrestoration.comBook Appointments at: www.totalrestoration.simplybook.me   For additional podcast from Healthy Living With Eric Su visit www.ericwsu.com/podcasts.   Remember, Eric Su’s FREE Results Coaching Strategy session: www.ericwsu.com/freecoachingcall Watch Eric Su on Facebook Live.  Visit www.facebook.com/ericwsutrainer every Friday at 9:30am CST. Remember rate and review this episode on itunes See you at the next episode The post #126 Linda Howard – Massage Therapy… it’s more than a luxury, it is a NECESSITY! #hlwes appeared first on Eric W Su.