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In this episode, host Nicola Newman interviews Amber Byers, a former attorney who transformed her life by following her creative calling. As an award-winning author and founder of Tadpole Press, Amber shares her journey from the legal world to building a thriving creative business centered around writing and community.Discover Amber's three powerful tenets for authentic creative living:Listen to your authentic voice and trust your body's wisdomHave fun with your creativity without taking yourself too seriouslyBuild a supportive community that champions your unique visionAmber opens up about winning gold at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards for her book "Sophie and Spot," and how she created the popular Tadpole Press 100-word writing contest that now attracts entries from nearly 60 countries worldwide.This heartfelt conversation explores how embracing creativity as a safe playground can lead to personal fulfillment beyond traditional measures of success. Whether you're considering a creative career change or simply looking to reconnect with your authentic self, Amber's story will inspire you to listen to your inner wisdom and follow your heart.Visit www.tadpolepress.com to learn more about Amber's work and the Tadpole Press writing contest.
Welcome to this revisited episode of the True Fiction Project. Traci DeForge, CEO and Founder of Produce Your Podcast, interviews Lynn Moon (CEO) and Shannon Peason (CFO), Co-Founders of the publisher, Indignor House, about Reenita's new book she launched back in July of 2024! Lynn and Shannon share a bit about the type of authors they typically work with, and how they became connected to Reenita. Lynn shares a lot of the history in India from when this book was written and the impact that it can have on future generations of those who read this book. At the end, you will hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita herself about the forbidden love between an Anglo-Indian school teacher and a Muslim student activist against General Dyer's impending tragedy. Get your copy of Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh here! IN THIS EPISODE: [2:42] How did Lynn and Shannon get started on creating Indignor House? [4:12] What type of authors were they looking for when they started Indignor House? [5:53] How did they get connected to Reenita? [12:21] What type of genre do they typically work with? [15:27] What is the history of the time that Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh was written about? [21:35] What is it like to publish a non U.S. historical fiction book in the United States? [25:06] How did the experience of publishing this book impact Shannon (editor)? [27:01] What are Lynn's expectations for this book? [30:14] Is there a screenplay version in development? [31:02] How can people get their hands on the book? [32:21] We hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita Hora. Subscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free or become a paid subscriber to watch the video version of the podcast and be eligible to receive other extras such as exclusive content from podcast guests, short stories, exclusive fiction and more! https://substack.com/@reenitahora KEY TAKEAWAYS: If you are an aspiring author, take your time and wait for the right publishing company and editor. The wait is worth it to ensure that you are able to send your message out to the world in a beautiful way. We need to take care of each other, we need to respect each other. Power is not everything. Disagreement is important, but being able to have a conversation without getting emotional is crucial. The story Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh is a story that everyone needs to get their hands on. It is a tragic historical fiction story, but the lessons show why we must support others to avoid history continuing to repeat itself. Fiction Credits: Written and read by Reenita Hora RESOURCES: Where to buy Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953278523 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vermilion-harvest-reenita-m-hora/1145699636?ean=9781953278524 Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Reenita-Malhotra-Hora/author/B001KHTMSS Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Vermilion-Harvest-Playtime-at-the-Bagh-Hardcover-9781953278517/5976849351?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0 Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/vermilion-harvest-playtime-at-the-bagh_reenita-m-hora/53127072/#edition=71488527&idiq=64643525 Booktopia (Australia) https://www.booktopia.com.au/vermilion-harvest-reenita-m-hora/book/9781953278517.html Hatchards (UK) https://www.hatchards.co.uk/book/vermilion-harvest/reenita-m-hora/9781953278524 Indignor House Website Indignor House Facebook Indignor House Twitter Indignor House Instagram BIO: Bio for Lynn Moon: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor House Lynn is the award-winning author of the Agency Series that follows a government with unlimited power and money. She has worked for state and federal government agencies and uses her long reaching personal experiences to captivate her audience with realistic stories of political corruption. Her novels have won awards including the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, IPPY award, and the Dante Rossetti Book award. Lynn holds an MPA in Public Administration from Troy State University and an MFA in Literature from Lindenwood University. She's the CEO of Indignor House, working to change the publishing environment one book at a time. Bio for Shannon Pearson: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor House Shannon comes to Indignor House with a treasure trove of over 10 years of experience in accounting and administrative services. For the last five years, Shannon has worked in the editorial fields of all genres. With her talent, she gives the numbers and letters a refined breath of fresh air. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Amber Byers is the founder and CEO of Tadpole Press, where she serves as head judge of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, an international writing contest celebrating creativity and community.She blogs regularly at Living a Life Imagined, which is dedicated to positivity and authenticity as a creative. Amber's published works include The Magic Door Origin Story, which is a sci-fi story inspired by her childhood, and Sophie and Spot, which won a Gold Medal for Best First Book in the chapter book category from Moonbeam Children's Book Awards in 2019.Ryan and Amber have a wonderful conversation about starting things, influences in writing, writing for the love, Amber's 100 word writing contest, and much more. Get full access to The Art of Paying Attention at ryanjpelton.substack.com/subscribe
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, I sit down with author Amy Truebloog to discuss her writing career and more. *******Amy True, also writing as Amy Trueblood is a celebrated and award-winning author.In her latest book, “Meet Me in Ivy Falls,” she brings her formidable writing talents to the adult contemporary romance market.Some of Amy's awards include Award-Winning Historical Fiction: Amy True's book (writing as Amy Trueblood) Across a Broken Shore won the 2020 Gold Medal for Historical Fiction in the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Her work has also been recognized by the American Library Association, with “Across a Broken Shore,” being named a 2020 Best Feminist Book in Children's Literature. Junior Library Guild Selections: Both “Nothing But Sky” and “Across a Broken Shore,” were selected as Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections. Amy grew up near Disneyland, which sparked her interest in storytelling from a young age. She graduated with a degree in journalism and has experience in advertising and entertainment. She's an active member of the writing community, extremely active on social media, and a frequent participant at romance conventions. Her journey to publication was not straightforward, facing challenges and rejections before successfully publishing her books. This dedication and perseverance provides an engaging talking point with audiences.Books by Amy True: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amy-True/author/B0CVQZVR27?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueBooks by Amy Trueblood: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amy-Trueblood/author/B07664V7N4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1723756980&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true*******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comThis episode is on YouTube:https://youtu.be/ROlH2MAqQ8EFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomHave a question or want to be a guest on the podcast email: dauna@bettertopodcast.comHave a question for our producer Rich Zei contact him at rich.zei@thirdearaudio.comIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast SuziTo see upcoming guests click here: https://www.dmneedom.com/better-topodcast©2024 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the Show.Support the show
Episode 435 - Amy True - From Swoony Romance Novels to Young Adult Historical NovelAmy Trueblood grew up in Southern California only ten minutes from Disneyland which sparked an early interest in storytelling.Her debut YA Historical novel, NOTHING BUT SKY was a Junior Library Guild selection and was called, “An action-packed first novel exploring the post-World War I époque with visceral period detail” by Publishers Weekly. Her second novel, ACROSS A BROKEN SHORE, also a JLG selection, was named a Best Feminist Book in Children's Literature by the American Library Association. It also won the Gold Medal for Historical Fiction in both the Independent Publisher Book Awards and Moonbeam Children's Awards.Under the name Amy True, she writes swoony romance novels with both heat and heart. The first book in her new Ivy Falls series, Meet Me in Ivy Falls, debuts this summer with another book following in late fall.Now living in Arizona, Amy spends most of her time trying to stay out of the sizzling heat which means hiding in cool little coffee shops, sipping on her favorite iced tea, and dreaming up her next novel.Amy also writes as Amy TrueNew Book: Meet Me in Ivy FallsBook 1: Ivy Falls SeriesIn the gorgeous small town of Ivy Falls, Torran is putting all her passion into building her new career in house restoration, trying desperately to help the town keep its identity and charm. She has no time for love but when her childhood sweetheart, Beck, comes back to town and outbids her on her dream house at auction, sparks fly. This man broke her heart. Can she ever trust him again?For Beck, Ivy Falls means trauma and loss. He knows his sudden departure hurt Torran badly but there are things she doesn't know. He never intended to return to Ivy Falls so why is he there, bidding on his childhood home? His feelings for Torran are as strong as ever but Torran means Ivy Falls and Beck can't go back there. Can he find a way to heal his past and find his future?https://www.amytruebloodauthor.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/
Margo is joined by dynamic artist, entrepreneur, and the visionary CEO, Amber Byers Amber is the CEO and founder of Tadpole Press. She leads with creativity and inclusivity, serving as the head judge of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, an international competition that celebrates the power of words and fosters a vibrant community of writers. Her passion for writing extends beyond the contest; she regularly blogs at Living a Life Imagined, where she shares her commitment to positivity and authenticity as a creative force. Amber's literary works reflect her imaginative spirit and diverse background, including The Magic Door Origin Story, a sci-fi tale inspired by her childhood, and Sophie and Spot, which garnered a Gold Medal for Best First Book in the chapter book category at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards in 2019. Amber shares her journey from attorney to influential writer and entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of creativity, authenticity, and diverse voices in literature and shares her cultural roots with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, and her mission to foster inclusivity through her work. Margo and Amber discuss: Her transition from legal career to writer and entrepreneur The internationally loved 100-word writing contest Her cultural roots with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and how they shape her creative expression How influences like Simone Biles and Liz Gilbert shape her philosophy The significance of cultural heritage, gender identity, and the inclusive mission of Tadpole Press Being unafraid to stand out by not following the rules Discovering abundance in limitless creative expression and joy How identity as an agender and biracial person influenced their approach to writing and editing Connect with Amber: https://www.tadpolepress.com/welcome https://www.tadpolepress.com/100-word-writing-contest https://www.tadpolepress.com/blog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj35X6TwPVA https://www.tadpolepress.com/post/my-pronouns Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill
Christine Fallert Kessides became a first-time novelist at age 70, when her young adult book, Magda, Standing, was published and received significant acclaim. Christine was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was interested in the fact that all her ancestors (those she could identify) were from Germany. After reviewing her family genealogy and reflecting on some of her relatives' experiences, she was inspired to write Magda's story. About the novel Magda, Standing: When her father pulls her out of high school to care for her invalid mother and little brother, sixteen-year-old Magda is devastated—but the greater challenge is saving her family in the face of a war and pandemic. Magda, Standing -- a YA (Young Adult) historical novel released June 2023 from Bold Story Press -- concerns a girl in a German immigrant family in Pittsburgh in 1916-19, confronting the impacts on her family of World War One and the Spanish flu. The novel speaks to many themes that young people confront today: Balancing the demands of family and tradition with their own ambitions; seeking education despite financial obstacles; dealing with mental illness in a family member; feeling public resentment of immigrants; facing first-time independence from home; and confronting violence and death. Awards include: Gold medalist - 2024 Ben Franklin Award from Independent Book Publishers Association, IBPA - for Young Adult Audiobook Silver medalist - 2023 Story Circle Sarton's Book Award - Young Adult category Bronze medalist - 2023 MOONBEAM Children's Book Award - Young Adult Fiction: Historical/Cultural Finalist for the 2023 international Eyelands Book Award for published Historical Fiction/Memoir In this episode, we discuss themes in her book that touch on immigration to the U.S., the effect of pandemics and how the devastation of the Spanish Flu outsized the Covid-19 pandemic in fatalities, the critical importance of nurses, World War I, family and the challenges attendant to coming of age. Takeaways from Magda, Standing, include driving hard to pursue one's dreams and how we can survive almost anything with support, particularly from family. Christine attended college and graduate school at Northwestern University and Princeton University, respectively. She had a career writing policy reports for the World Bank on international development. In her spare time, she volunteers with nonprofits that support women and families and especially enjoys reading, travel, yoga and sharing books with friends. She lives outside Washington DC, in suburban Maryland with her husband, and sees their four children, two grandchildren, and four grand-dogs as often as possible. Christine currently is writing the sequel to Magda, Standing, as well as working on a children's picture book. She spoke about Magda, Standng at the historic Chautauqua Institution (live and on Zoom) in August. Learn more and follow Christine: www.magda-standing.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091383818477 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magdastandingnovel/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support
Creativity through the lens of the CEO of Tadpole Press"Creativity is listening to my own divine spirit and tapping into the authenticity and that creative spirit that's calling for something to be created." Amber Byers is the founder and CEO of Tadpole Press, where she serves as head judge of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, an international writing contest celebrating creativity and community. She blogs regularly at Living a Life Imagined, which is dedicated to positivity and authenticity as a creative. Amber's published works include The Magic Door Origin Story, which is a sci-fi story inspired by her childhood, and Sophie and Spot, which won a Gold Medal for Best First Book in the chapter book category from Moonbeam Children's Book Awards in 2019.Above all, Amber is an artist and entrepreneur. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Washington, a Juris Doctor in law from the University of Arizona, and a passion for diversifying literature.Amber's work is informed by her identity as an agender and biracial person. She is proud to be a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and would love to tell you the story of how she got her Indian name of Nijgan Bamsid Manidog (Friend Who Walks with Spirits).Amber started reading at the age of three and is still in love with the power and beauty of words. She especially relishes those words that surprise, delight, and encourage us to support and inspire one another.Tadpole Press: https://www.tadpolepress.com/welcomeTadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest: https://www.tadpolepress.com/100-word-writing-contestAmber's blog, Living a Life Imagined: https://www.tadpolepress.com/blogExample post from Amber's blog: https://www.tadpolepress.com/post/who-we-are-nowAmber's artist video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj35X6TwPVAAmber's pronouns: https://www.tadpolepress.com/post/my-pronounsSophie and Spot: https://www.tadpolepress.com/sophie-and-spotThe Magic Door Origin Story: https://www.tadpolepress.com/the-magic-door
Season 2- Episode 50 On this episode, teacher, Ruth, shares the importance of making learning fun, the need to be able to effectively communicate an idea, her catalog of books, the long-term effects of social media, the value in trusting your kids, some of the life skills we should focus on building up in our kids, and ensuring that kids put more focus on the solution than the problem. http://www.artbyruth.com/ Award-winning artist and author Ruth A. Douthitt has been drawing and writing since an early age. An Arizona native, she first was inspired by her fourth grade teacher to learn more about the fine arts and to make it her life's endeavor. Later, her high school English teacher entered her poetry into a contest that she won. Her art teacher gave her many challenging class assignments that helped her win two scholarships to study art in college. She has had a one-woman show in New Bern, North Carolina where she and her husband were stationed with the USMC. It was there that Ruth developed a love of wildlife art and drawing animals. She did "pet portraits" while working at Ballantyne Framing & Art. She also was able to sell her watercolors there as well. Back in Arizona, she began painting portraits of children. First she started painting friend's kids and pets, but that grew into a business. Her commissions increased thanks to positive "word of mouth" reviews from clients. Her clients range from Police officers, lawyers, and Superior court Judges to stay-at-home moms and grandmothers: all wanting realistic portraits of their beloved children or grandchildren. It was around this time that Ruth drafted a story she had in mind ever since her time in North Carolina...a story about dragons. She completed her B.A. in Visual Arts from ASU and a Masters degree in Education from University of Phoenix. Ruth has taught art at Glendale Community College and is a member of the Arizona Watercolor Association. She finally had her first book published in 2011, "The Dragon Forest." Since then, she has had several more books released, including the 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Bronze Medal award-winning "The Children" series. As an award-winning author of books for middle grade readers, Ruth decided to blend her art and her writing. She has illustrated many books: "The White Wolf," "Dragon Games," "Dragon Riders," and "The Road to Home." In 2023, she released her first coloring book! She plans on releasing many more...And, finally after 34 years in the making, she released her first picture book, "Peter and the Dragon Forest," with illustrations by her husband. Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae. Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home. Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/ Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcast Join our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks like'. Introduction Song- ChrisNTeeb -Expect- Manifestation 2*The Manifestation 2 by Chris-n-Teeb on Apple MusicThe Manifestation 2 - Album by Chris-n-Teeb | Spotifychrisnteeb.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeschoolyokids/support
Welcome to Season 5 of the True Fiction Project. We are kicking off this episode with something a little different. Traci DeForge, CEO and Founder of Produce Your Podcast, interviews Lynn Moon (CEO) and Shannon Peason (CFO), Co-Founders of the publisher, Indignor House, about the new book they are launching July 15, 2024, written by our very own Reenita Hora! Lynn and Shannon share a bit about the type of authors they typically work with, and how they became connected to Reenita. Lynn shares a lot of the history in India from when this book was written and the impact that it can have on future generations of those who read this book. At the end, you will hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita herself about the forbidden love between an Anglo-Indian school teacher and a Muslim student activist against General Dyer's impending tragedy. IN THIS EPISODE:[2:42] How did Lynn and Shannon get started on creating Indignor House? [4:12] What type of authors were they looking for when they started Indignor House?[5:53] How did they get connected to Reenita? [12:21] What type of genre do they typically work with?[15:27] What is the history of the time that Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh was written about? [21:35] What is it like to publish a non U.S. historical fiction book in the United States? [25:06] How did the experience of publishing this book impact Shannon (editor)?[27:01] What are Lynn's expectations for this book? [30:14] Is there a screenplay version in development? [31:02] How can people get their hands on the book?[32:21] We hear an excerpt from Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh written and read by Reenita Hora. If you'd like to receive a FREE Chapter 1 of Vermilion Harvest - Playtime at the Bagh or if you are interested in inviting Reenita to connect with you book club (in person or by zoom), please send us a note at https://www.reenita.com/contact.Subscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free or become a paid subscriber to watch the video version of the podcast and be eligible to receive other extras such as exclusive content from podcast guests, short stories, exclusive fiction and more! https://substack.com/@reenitahoraFiction Credits:Written and read by Reenita HoraRESOURCES:Where to buy Vermilion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953278523Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/vermilion-harvest-reenita-m-hora/1145699636?ean=9781953278524Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Reenita-Malhotra-Hora/author/B001KHTMSSWalmartThriftbooksBooktopia (Australia)Hatchards (UK)If you'd like to receive a FREE Chapter 1 of Vermilion Harvest - Playtime at the Bagh or if you are interested in inviting Reenita to connect with you book club (in person or by zoom), please send us a not at https://www.reenita.com/contact.)Guest InformationIndignor House Website Indignor House FacebookIndignor House Twitter Indignor House InstagramGet in touch with Reenita:LinkedInTiktokInstagramFacebookTwitter (X)SubstackThreadsLinkTreeBIO:Bio for Lynn Moon: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor HouseLynn is the award-winning author of the Agency Series that follows a government with unlimited power and money. She has worked for state and federal government agencies and uses her long reaching personal experiences to captivate her audience with realistic stories of political corruption. Her novels have won awards including the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, IPPY award, and the Dante Rossetti Book award. Lynn holds an MPA in Public Administration from Troy State University and an MFA in Literature from Lindenwood University. She's the CEO of Indignor House, working to change the publishing environment one book at a time.Bio for Shannon Pearson: CEO & Co-Founder of the publisher, Indignor House Shannon comes to Indignor House with a treasure trove of over 10 years of experience in accounting and administrative services. For the last five years, Shannon has worked in the editorial fields of all genres. With her talent, she gives the numbers and letters a refined breath of fresh air.Bio for Reenita HoraReenita, the 'Nora Ephron' of South Asian storytelling, spinning yarns as eclectic as Mumbai's iconic 'Bhel Puri' – a tantalizing concoction of flavors with an occasional bug for that extra crunch! Her stories star a motley crew of characters caught in the whirlwind of imperfect scenarios, all while stubbornly refusing to sell out. Her writing, unapologetically Indian, pulses with the colors and rhythms of her culture, deftly blending humor and authenticity. LA Weekly spotlighted her unique approach to weaving Indian humor and culture into the American tapestry, celebrating the innovative narrative of Operation Mom. Read the LA Weekly Article here.In her previous life, Reenita was a journalist, editor, and writer for platforms like National Geographic Kids, Disney India, Cartoon Network Asia, the New York Times, CNN, Radio Television Hong Kong, and Bloomberg. Her awards and accolades include the Eric Hoffer Book Award, IndieReader Discovery Award, Santa Barbara International Screenplay Award, Script2Comic, Launchpad, and Emerging Screenwriters awards, and Sundance Institute Development Slate second rounder. No one-trick pony though, she's the brains behind two podcasts: the True Fiction Project (where reality takes a nose dive into the scripted world) and Shadow Realm (a magical portal to riveting narrative fiction). Dive headfirst into her world fantastical tales, and laugh-out-loud moments at http://www.reenita.com. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
How to use the turn of a page as a cliffhanger, and hey, would you still write if you knew you weren't going to be published? Don't miss this awesome conversation today! Airlie Anderson is the author and illustrator of children's picture books Only: The Bird Who Liked Being Alone, Neither, Cat's Colors, Cat's Seasons, and more. She grew up in California and spent a lot of time reading and drawing, as well as swimming and pretending to ride a horse. Her early influences were animation art, pop art, and comics. Airlie attended the Rhode Island School of Design, where she majored in illustration and focused on children's books, a natural choice given her love for saturated color and expressive characters. She now lives in beautiful, underrated New Jersey with her family, and enjoys the close proximity to New York City (book country)! She is the recipient of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, the Independent Publisher Book Award, and the Practical Preschool award.RETREAT! Writing in the Junkyard is HERE! Ink In Your Veins: How Writers Actually Write (and how you can, too)Writing doesn't have to be so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Come for inspiration, stay for lots more.✏️ Can I email you some writing help?
“And the point is, you can do it. You have more strength than you think you do. You can go through these tough situations. You move through that adversity, and you move through those struggles. And you keep going.” - Pat Black-Gould, Ph.D., clinical psychologist award-winning children's book author, fiction author, playwright, and today's guest on Fierce Conversations with Toby Head to https://www.youtube.com/@fierceconversationswithtoby to find all video interviews! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ Some of our fierce topics today: [09:19] The Paperclip project, is a teacher's desire to show her students just how big a number is. [11:43] Turning a children's book into a ballet performance… [13:04] Creating a staged production with a dramatic reading of the book, an artistic collage, music and dance. [14:42] Pat discusses her work as a prison psychologist and discusses the problems faced by those who never had a mentor figure to look up to. About Pat Black-Gould, Ph.d: Pat Black-Gould, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and an award-winning children's book author, fiction author, and playwright. Her children's book The Crystal Beads, Lalka's Journey, tells the story of a hidden child of the Holocaust. The book is the recipient of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award, the Northern Lights Book Award, and the Vinnie Ream Award. Pat is currently turning her book into a stage performance featuring dance and music composed specifically for her work. Pat and co-author Steve Hardiman will publish their first novel in 2024. All The Broken Angels is a coming-of-age story set during the Vietnam War era. As a psychologist, Pat has worked on an inpatient Deaf unit and, along with co-author Dr. Neil Glickman, published in the field of mental health and Cultural Deafness. Pat has also worked as a neuropsychologist and a forensic psychologist in an inpatient forensic unit and at a men's state correctional prison, working primarily with maximum security level inmates. In addition, Pat worked for the Veteran's Administration with a special focus on Vietnam Veterans. She was also the coordinator for the LGBTQ+ veteran population. In her early career, Pat was a director and playwright in professional theater and ran a summer stock theater company and a murder mystery theater company. Links mentioned in this episode: Pat Black-Gould: https://www.patblackgould.com/ ____________________________________ Toby Dorr: Books and Audiobook Website Patreon YouTube Instagram Facebook Or head to https://linktr.ee/fierceconversations for all things Fierce Conversations with Toby. Credits: Created by Toby Dorr. Produced by Number Three Productions, a division of GracePoint Publishing. Theme song: Lisa Plasse: Composer, arranger, and flutist Caroline Parody: Piano Tony Ventura: Bass For more information on these fabulous musicians, please go to https://tobydorr.com/theme-song/
Have you ever considered abandoning the career you spent years building to chase a dream? That's exactly what Reyna did, trading her lawyer's briefcase for a pen and paper. Embark on an intimate voyage with us as Reyna, a former lawyer with a newfound vocation in writing, divulges the intricacies of her career metamorphosis. Her narrative isn't solely about making a change; it's a celebration of passion and the profound experiences that writing unlocks. We delve into the solitary yet fulfilling life of a writer and how community can be found in unexpected places like writing workshops and classes, underscoring the beauty and bravery in sharing one's work and embracing feedback.Our exploration doesn't stop at personal transformations. We navigate the varied terrains of a writing career, discussing everything from weaving personal essays into novels to the unique flavor of children's literature. She shares her ambition to piece together interlinked short stories, revealing the hurdles in crafting a woven tapestry of narratives. We unravel the value of feedback from writing classes and workshops, emphasizing the importance of community and constructive criticism for growth. For those standing at the precipice of their own creative endeavors, we offer up our insights on taking that first valiant step into storytelling.The conversation takes a turn towards the significance of neurodiversity in literature as we discuss Reyna's book that beautifully portrays dyslexia. We reflect on the Moonbeam Children's Book Award her work garnered and the overarching message of empathy and inclusion it champions. Books have a transformative power to shift perspectives and cultivate compassion, and Reyna's work stands as a testament to this truth. Discover the enchanting world of her storytelling, from the allure of her book covers to her dedication to inclusivity, and join us in looking forward to the impactful narratives she has yet to share.Support the show
Zeke Peña is a Xicano cartoonist and illustrator who, for most of his professional life, has focused on the lives and stories of El Paso, TX, where he grew up and lived for decades. A self-taught artist with an undergraduate degree in art history from UT Austin, he has built a rich portfolio of varied works that, as he describes them, are “a mash-up of political cartoons, border rasquache and hip-hop culture.”He has illustrated several award-winning books, including “My Papi Drives a Motorcycle,” which The New York Times called a best children's book of 2019, and “Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide,” a Boston Globe–Horn Book Nonfiction Award Winner and a Moonbeam Children's Book Gold Award Winner. Both were written by Isabel Quintero, who has become a close collaborator. In 2023 he illustrated bestselling author Jason Reynolds' “Miles Morales Suspended: A Spider-Man Novel.” His editorial work has appeared in a wide array of publications, including VICE, ProPublica and Latino USA. Here he describes the evolution of his ambitious journalistic endeavor, “The River Project,” about the increasingly politicized Rio Grande and all it represents. He also discusses how he's adapted to the latest moral book-banning crusade and how he wishes for publishers to honor their writers' and illustrators' collaborative spirits. https://www.zpvisual.com/
In this fun interview, we celebrate Renée M. LaTulippe's wonderful poem picture book The Crab Ballet (Cameron Kids/Abrams, 2022) and talk about her career and thoughts about children's literature, the importance of poetry in lyrical writing, her love for theater, and advice for aspiring authors. Renée's upcoming book is Limelight: Theater Poems to Perform (Charlesbridge, 2025). She also has poems published in many anthologies including the upcoming No World Too Big (Charlesbridge, 2023) as well as Night Wishes and School People (ed. Lee Bennett Hopkins), National Geographic's The Poetry of US and NatGeo's Book of Nature Poetry (ed. J. Patrick Lewis), One Minute Till Bedtime (ed. Kenn Nesbitt), Poems Are Teachers (ed. Amy Ludwig VanDerwater), ThankU: Poems of Gratitude (ed. Miranda Paul), A World Full of Poems (ed. Sylvia Vardell), several editions of The Poetry Friday Anthology books (ed. Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong), nine award-winning leveled educational readers (Moonbeam Children's Books Silver Award, Mom's Choice Gold Awards), a collection of poetry titled Lizard Lou: a collection of rhymes old and new (Moonbeam Children's Books Silver Award for poetry), and the workbook All About Homophones (Finalist, IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards) for All About Learning Press, where she is also the editor. Renée developed and teaches the online course The Lyrical Language Lab, provides free lessons and Peek & Critique sessions for children's writers on her YouTube channel, and blogs on children's poetry at NoWaterRiver.com. She earned her BFA in acting/directing from Marymount Manhattan College and her MA in English Education from NYU; worked and played in the theater for almost two decades; and taught English, theater arts, and public speaking in NYC. Originally from upstate New York, she lives by the sea in Italy with her family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
In this fun interview, we celebrate Renée M. LaTulippe's wonderful poem picture book The Crab Ballet (Cameron Kids/Abrams, 2022) and talk about her career and thoughts about children's literature, the importance of poetry in lyrical writing, her love for theater, and advice for aspiring authors. Renée's upcoming book is Limelight: Theater Poems to Perform (Charlesbridge, 2025). She also has poems published in many anthologies including the upcoming No World Too Big (Charlesbridge, 2023) as well as Night Wishes and School People (ed. Lee Bennett Hopkins), National Geographic's The Poetry of US and NatGeo's Book of Nature Poetry (ed. J. Patrick Lewis), One Minute Till Bedtime (ed. Kenn Nesbitt), Poems Are Teachers (ed. Amy Ludwig VanDerwater), ThankU: Poems of Gratitude (ed. Miranda Paul), A World Full of Poems (ed. Sylvia Vardell), several editions of The Poetry Friday Anthology books (ed. Sylvia Vardell and Janet Wong), nine award-winning leveled educational readers (Moonbeam Children's Books Silver Award, Mom's Choice Gold Awards), a collection of poetry titled Lizard Lou: a collection of rhymes old and new (Moonbeam Children's Books Silver Award for poetry), and the workbook All About Homophones (Finalist, IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards) for All About Learning Press, where she is also the editor. Renée developed and teaches the online course The Lyrical Language Lab, provides free lessons and Peek & Critique sessions for children's writers on her YouTube channel, and blogs on children's poetry at NoWaterRiver.com. She earned her BFA in acting/directing from Marymount Manhattan College and her MA in English Education from NYU; worked and played in the theater for almost two decades; and taught English, theater arts, and public speaking in NYC. Originally from upstate New York, she lives by the sea in Italy with her family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward - a special NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY BROADCAST - features award-winning author Lynn Slaughter who discusses her writing process, and brand new adult mystery novel, "Missed Cue." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9NJi6mb9oGI "Mised Cue" finds Lieutenant Cailtin O'Connor in a theatrical mess when a prima ballerina fails to awaken during the final act of Romeo and Juliet. With multiple suspects, infidelity, and a twisted plot of romantic entanglements while also dealing with Caitlin's personal love life, "Missed Cue" is a fast-paced Agatha Christie-style mystery that twists and turns to the final act.Winner of multiple awards including the Silver Falchion Book Award, Moonbeam Children's Book Award, Imadjinn Award and recognized by the Agatha Christie awards and the CIBA awards, Lynn Slaughter is no stranger to creating captivating narratives shrouded in mystery. More: https://lynnslaughter.comMore about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, Vanessa and I have fun talking about her writing process and her debut YA fantasy trilogy called the Heartmaker trilogy. At the end of the video, she shows everyone all three books, including Heartrender, which launched on October 5, 2022. Grab some refreshments and come hang out with us, while we talk about Jesus, writing, and our love of fantasy. V. Romas Burton grew up bouncing up and down the East Coast where she wrote her first story about magical ponies at age seven. Years later, after studying government and earning an M.A. in Theological Studies, V. Romas Burton realized something even bigger was calling out to her--stories that contained great adventures and encouraging messages. Her debut novel, Heartmender, has won several awards including: First Place in Young Adult for the 2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Second Place in Juvenile/ Young Adult for the 2021 Illumination Book Awards and tied for Third Place for Young Adult Fiction- Fantasy/ Sci- Fi in the 2020 Moonbeam Children's Awards. You can find future updates and news on her website: www.vromasburton.com The Third book in the Heartmaker trilogy is entitled Heartrender. Eman is gone. Silas is gone. Claire is gone. When Addie returns to Ramni after her devastating encounter with Ophidian, she finds her heart broken from her recent losses. Yet, even though she is grieving, Addie continues her journey through the Twelve Lands of Decim to unite the Twelve Magisters. With the aid of Romen and Lyle, she travels to each Northern Land to find that Ophidian is no longer harvesting Decim's hearts, but their souls. With this new power, Ophidian will be all but impossible to defeat. Will Addie be able to complete her promise to Eman before darkness rules? A sweeping bookend to a remarkable allegorical trilogy, Heartrender will have you believing that, someday, in the not-too-distant future, it will be time for the reign of darkness to end. Purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Heartrender-V-Romas-Burton-ebook/dp/B0B6QCHBKM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=FE8A901IAU2U&keywords=heartrender+v.+romas+burton&qid=1663889270&sprefix=Heartrender+v%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-3 Connect with V. Romas Burton at the following links: Website: https://vromasburton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vromasburton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vromasburton If you're looking for high quality content editing services at reasonable prices, send queries to theplotstitch@gmail.com Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with a monthly donation: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support or you can give a one-time donation via PayPal at: https://paypal.me/annHarrisonBarnes?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message
Reyna Marder Gentin grew up in Great Neck, New York. She attended college and law school at Yale. For many years, she practiced as an appellate attorney with a public defender's office before turning to writing full time. Reyna has studied at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, and her work has been published widely online and in print. Her debut novel, Unreasonable Doubts, was named a finalist for the Women's Fiction Writers Association Star Award in 2019. Her first middle grade novel, My Name Is Layla, came out in January, 2021, and School Library Journal noted that "Layla's struggles at school and home are authentically depicted, and readers who face their own challenges will relate." Layla won the 2021 gold medal in the Moonbeam Children's Awards in pre-teen fiction. Reyna's latest novel, Both Are True, was published in October, 2021. Nicola Krauss, co-author of THE NANNY DIARIES, called Both Are True a "moving novel that examines what it means to start over – with surprising consequences." Reyna lives with her family in Scarsdale, New York. To learn more, please visit reynamardergentin.com. The Storytellers hosted by Grace Sammon, focuses on individuals who choose to leave their mark on the world through the art of story. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the story behind the story of authors, artists, reporters and others who leave a legacy of storytelling. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to listeners an intimate one-on-one experience with her guests. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GSammonWrites On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ #TheStorytellers #Storyteller #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #BookishRoadTrip #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #author #writing #bookcoach #developmenteditor #editor #penguin #redpenguin #publisher #TVhost #books #communitycollege #marketing #publishing #wfwa #womensfictionwriter #womensfictionwriterassociation #lawyer #YAfiction The Storytellers is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.
Reyna Marder Gentin grew up in Great Neck, New York. She attended college and law school at Yale. For many years, she practiced as an appellate attorney with a public defender's office before turning to writing full time. Reyna has studied at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, and her work has been published widely online and in print. Her debut novel, Unreasonable Doubts, was named a finalist for the Women's Fiction Writers Association Star Award in 2019. Her first middle grade novel, My Name Is Layla, came out in January, 2021, and School Library Journal noted that "Layla's struggles at school and home are authentically depicted, and readers who face their own challenges will relate." Layla won the 2021 gold medal in the Moonbeam Children's Awards in pre-teen fiction. Reyna's latest novel, Both Are True, was published in October, 2021. Nicola Krauss, co-author of THE NANNY DIARIES, called Both Are True a "moving novel that examines what it means to start over – with surprising consequences." Reyna lives with her family in Scarsdale, New York. To learn more, please visit reynamardergentin.com. The Storytellers hosted by Grace Sammon, focuses on individuals who choose to leave their mark on the world through the art of story. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the story behind the story of authors, artists, reporters and others who leave a legacy of storytelling. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to listeners an intimate one-on-one experience with her guests. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GSammonWrites On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ #TheStorytellers #Storyteller #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #BookishRoadTrip #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #author #writing #bookcoach #developmenteditor #editor #penguin #redpenguin #publisher #TVhost #books #communitycollege #marketing #publishing #wfwa #womensfictionwriter #womensfictionwriterassociation #lawyer #YAfiction The Storytellers is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.
44. Interview with Author, Editor, and Writing Coach Amber Byers Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Live Curious Die Wild podcast. Today, I'm fortunate to share with you a fascinating and insightful conversation with award-winning author, editor, writing coach, and speaker, Amber Byers. Amber is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. And she is the founder and CEO of Tadpole Press. She delights in helping writers reignite their passion for writing so they can create the story that's burning inside of them. Her book, Sophie and Spot, won a Gold Medal for Best First Book in the chapter book category from Moonbeam Children's Book Awards in 2019. Sign up here for updates on Amber's writing journey, thoughts on the creative process, inspiration about the power of words, tips on overcoming obstacles and limiting beliefs, and encouragement to live the life you've always imagined. Check out the Tadpole Press events, including: 100-Word Writing Contest, which awards $1,000 USD to the most compelling story of 100 words or less every April 30 and November 30. Want to play with words in an upcoming poetry workshop? Or boost your confidence as a writer? Explore Amber's current workshops at Tadpole Press. Subscribe to the Tadpole Press Newsletter to keep up with Amber and Tadpole Press. Hi! Join me here every Monday morning at 6 AM EST. We'll discuss a topic related to mindfulness to help you stop cruising on autopilot and start taking the wheel. You deserve to fiercely and joyfully live your dreams with courage, self-confidence, and an abundance mindset. If you enjoyed the podcast give it a follow, and please share it with your friends and networks, subscribe on your favorite listening channel, and rate and review on your favorite podcast. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I look forward to sharing more episodes with you. Follow me on your favorite listening platform and click the notification bell to know when the new episode is out. Find me on Anchor, Apple, Spotify, Breaker, Google, and, Radio Public. Instagram @livecuriousdiewildpodcast Click here to buy my poetry book, i am not lost, on Amazon. Cover photo from Pexels and design by Jane Malone. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janemalone/message
Grab a Blanket is hosted and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @theskylarkbellMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle - http://www.cannellemusic.comWe've all lived through some trying times in the past couple of years. We've had to find new ways of doing things, creative solutions to problems we'd never dreamed of. We've had to revisit our relationships with work, family, friends, and even ourselves – and when things became overwhelming, we had to dig deep to find ways to bring a feeling of comfort, joy, and safety into our lives.In this podcast, we'll explore the different ways we find solace and peace of mind. This is your moment to settle in, get cozy, relax, light a candle, grab a blanket... and spend a little time with us as we explore the various paths that people take to add comfort to their lives.My guest today is Katy Tessman. With a voice full of the wisdom she's gained through breast cancer survival, heartbreak, and motherhood, Katy Tessman's straight-from-the-heart songwriting style moves passionately over a diverse emotional and musical terrain. Katy is also an award-winning children's book author and named Changemaker by Minnesota Women's Press.Before becoming a mom, Katy performed her original contemporary folk music for nearly a decade both in the Twin Cities area and on national tours that allowed her to grace stages from Seattle to Sioux Saint Marie.Katy has fought the battle of her life -- finishing the fight with children who stayed optimistic gave her the courage and confidence to self-publish her book “Our Mama is a Beautiful Garden”, a breast cancer book for children. For this, Katy received the Mom's Choice Awards Gold Medal and Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Silver Medal.Katy is passionate about helping schools transform their libraries to be future-ready media centers. She builds relevant and diverse book collections for new schools across the country and believes every school library should host a MakerSpace - an outlet for students, fueling engagement, creativity, and curiosity at the same time.As promised, each episode of Grab a Blanket features a recipe provided by our guest. Katy has chosen to share her recipe for Corn SouffléKaty's Easy Corn SouffléIngredients8 ounces Jiffy Corn Muffin mix15 ounces whole kernel corn (drained)15 ounces creamed corn (not drained)1 cup sour cream1/2 cup melted butter1 egg1 tsp of sugar (optional)InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees.In a bowl, mix all of the ingredients together and pour into a greased 8"x8" baking pan.Cook uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned.Find Katy's Music, Writing, and more here:Website: www.katytessman.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2DSon508YhuZhVLR-TPfwSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/katy-tessmanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurMamaIsABeautifulGardenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katytessmanmusic/Literacy & MakerEd Blog: https://katytessman.home.blog/My book trailer: https://youtu.be/cdBRhTk7i8EAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Jonathan Ellerby for a conversation with Chief Willie Sellars. Willie Sellars was born and raised in Williams Lake, BC and is a member of the Williams Lake First Nation (“WLFN” or “T'exelc”) of the Secwepemc Nation. Elected onto WLFN Council at the age of 24 in 2008, Willie was one of the youngest elected Councilors in WLFN history. After serving 10 years on Council he was elected as the Chief of the Williams Lake First Nation in 2018 and is currently in his first term. In his previous work experience, Willie worked as a Wildland Firefighter for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations before returning to his community to assume the position of Special Project Coordinator in the WLFN Economic Development Department. During this time he was responsible for new business initiatives flowing from Impact Benefit Agreements, engagement with proponents in the traditional territory and community consultation for major WLFN projects. Willie is also a published author of “Dipnetting with Dad,” which won a Moonbeam Children's Book Award, and was shortlisted for the Chocolate Lily, Shining Willow, and Ontario Library Association awards. His next book, “Hockey with Dad,” is due to be released in the Fall of 2021. Willie enjoys his family time with his three kids, playing hockey with the Williams Lake Stampeders, attending community events at WLFN, dipnetting, and playing fastball. Find out abut Chief Willie Sellars and Williams Lake First Nation here Find out about Jonathan Ellerby, Ph.D. books, products, and events here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jenna Greene is a teacher and author, whose hobbies include dancing, dragonboating, and napping. Her novel, Reborn, won the 2019 Moonbeam Children's Book award.http://jennagreene.caJudy Foreman is a former Boston Globe health columnist and the author of three works of nonfiction. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wellesley College. She spent three years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Brazil and has a Masters from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She was a Lecturer on Medicine at Harvard Medical School, a Fellow in Medical Ethics, also at Harvard Medical School, and a Knight Science Fellow at MIT. She was a Senior Fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University. She has won more than 50 journalism awards including a George Foster Peabody Award and a Science in Society award from the National Association of Science Writers. She swims competitively with U.S. Masters and sings with Boston's Back Bay Chorale. CRISPR'd is her first novel.https://judyforeman.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow
Everyone knows I love a good mystery, so when I discovered that Antony Barone Kolenc had written a youth adventure and mystery series, the Harwood Mysteries, I knew I had to learn more about them. In this episode, we chat about his inspiration for the 12th-century series, the themes of the books, and the many (MANY) awards they've won! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. What Happens When You Mix Fascinating History & Mystery? Great Books! When I discovered that Antony Barone Kolenc wrote mysteries and what they were about, I knew this would be a great episode. Antony writes about 12th century England in what he calls "Harry Potter meets Brother Cadfael" but without the magic. There are supernatural-feeling elements that he describes as Scooby Do-esque. All the appearance of the inexplicable... right up until the story explains them. Full of history, adventure, friendship, and faith, the Harwood Mysteries have everything I love about mystery. No, I haven't read them yet, but thanks to a generous publisher in Loyola, I have an entire set sitting here just taunting me to put them next on my reading list. The first book is also sitting on my Audible account, just waiting for me to listen. The narrator... wonderful so far. It opens with a bang, and I love the writing style. Oh, and speaking of audio... it's that time when families start taking long car trips. What a great way to pass the time, listening to a good mystery. So far, Antony has three books available, but the fourth is coming out soon! I'm so excited about this because he says he has as many as nine in his head. NINE! SQUEE! Something about the series reminds me of my Wynnewood series. CAVEAT: I have not read these books yet, but I have listened to some of the audio. The opening of the book describes a bandit raid which includes fire, a mace-wielding bandit and his victim, etc. I wouldn't play this for younger children without listening first to be certain it fits your family's comfort levels. Antony Barone Kolenc also has a podcast! For families looking for uplifting content, Antony does some of the legwork for you on Shepherd's Pie. As the website says, "The Shepherd's Pie is an uplifting, ecumenical show that airs weekly on radio and podcast channels. With engaging conversations and fun entertainment reviews, we offer positive insights and media resources for families and youth leaders, while we discuss issues that impact young people at home, in school, and in the world today." Shadow in the Dark by Antony Barone Kolenc An attack by bandits in the middle of the night leaves a young boy with no memory of who he is or where he is from. Nursed back to health by the devoted monks in a Benedictine abbey, he takes the name Alexander, or Xan for short. Aided by the kindly Brother Andrew, Xan commits himself to finding out who he really is. Does he have a family? Are they still alive? And who--or what--is the shadowy figure creeping around the abbey in the dead of night? Illumination Book Awards, Gold Medal: Juvenile/Young Adult Fiction (2021) Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Gold Medal: Young Adult Fiction - Mystery (2020) International Book Awards, 1st Place: Religious Fiction (2021) Independent Publisher Book Awards, Bronze Medal: Religious Fiction (2021) Catholic Media Association Book Awards, 3rd Place: Escapism (2021)ACP Excellence in Publishing Awards, 3rd Place: Young Readers (2021) You can find out more about Antony Barone Kolenc on his WEBSITE and more about the Harwood Mysteries (and the short stories he's written about Lucy) at the Harwood Mysteries WEBSITE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!
Jenna talks about her growth into an author, how to deal with rejection and how she turns her difficulty into a super power. Jenna Greene is an elementary school teacher by day and an author by night. Her novel, Reborn, won the 2019 Moonbeam Children's Book Award. She is also the co-host of Quill and Ink: A Podcast for Booklovers which is part of the Authors on Air Network. https://www.jennagreene.ca/
I had a great conversation with Jenna. As you all should know, I am always asking my entrepreneurs about a fun fact and Jenna told me that her fun fact is that she can take a nap anywhere and anytime.(Now that is a fun fact). Jenna is a teacher and she loves teaching her students and she loves writing. Jenna told me that being a teacher and an author goes hand and hand. That is definitely true statement. We spoke about Jenna series of Reborn and we spoke about Renew (you have to go and get these books). I am always supporting other podcasts and Jenna is a Co-Host of a podcast called "Quill & Ink with the wonderful Miranda Oh. When I asked Jenna what advice would she give someone who would like to become an author, she told me the best advice and I must agree with Jenna, "write and don't look back" (sometimes you just have to go for it). Jenna has some amazing news she is writing her first picture book. This is definitely great news (Good Luck!). A little more Jenna - ALL ABOUT JENNA: Jenna Greene is a teacher and author, whose hobbies include dancing, dragonboating, and napping. Her novel, Reborn, won the 2019 Moonbeam Children's Book award. She is the co-host of “Quill and Ink: A Podcast for Booklovers” which is part of the Authors On The Air Network. Read Renew to find out if being branded a reborn is a myth, a curse...or a destiny. Released and published by Foundations Book Publishing The book is available electronically and print across all platforms! ISBN: 978-1645830498. 266 pages Amazon.ca: Renew: Amazon.ca: Greene, Jenna: Books Amazon.com: Renew (The Reborn Marks): Greene, Jenna: 9781645830498: Amazon.com: Books REBORN: The marks on Lexil's skin state she is a Reborn - someone who has lived before. As such, she must toil in service to those who have only one chance at life. Sold at auction, she is fearful but accepting of her new life. Everything changes when she must save a young child from a fate worse than death. With the help of a new ally named Finn, she flees to the Wastelands. There she struggles to survive, while discovering more about herself, the world, and what it truly means to be Reborn. Further information about the book and Jenna can be found at: JENNA GREENE - Jenna Greene Jenna is available for interviews, media appearances, speaking engagements, and/or book review requests - please contact mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com by email or by phone at 403.464.6925. We look forward to the coverage! You can also contact Jenna at www.jennagreene.ca or on all social media Jenna Greene.
Episode Notes This is an exciting episode for 2 reasons! First, I share the amazing story of how children in Iceland rescue thousands of baby puffins (pufflings) every year. Second, the book I wrote about this true story just won a children's book award! I won the silver medal for (second) best children's picture eBook at the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards! "Lundi the Lost Puffin" is on sale right now to celebrate the award. See the book on Amazon! RA Anderson also won a Moonbeam award for her book series about ... puffins in Iceland! Here is the first of her books on Amazon! As always, check out IcelandWithKids.com/podcast for more show notes and freebies!
Award-winning author Tobie Easton was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where she's grown from a little girl who dreamed about magic to a twenty-something who writes about it. Her debut novel, Emerge, is a Gold Medal Winner (Young Adult – Sci-Fi/Fantasy) of the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards and is Book 1 in the acclaimed Mer Chronicles series. The trilogy follows the descendants of the Little Mermaid and offers fans a peek into a world where Mermaids aren't just real, but live secretly among us on land. Tobie and her very kissable husband enjoy traveling the globe and fostering packs of rescue puppies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dallas-woodburn/support
ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode Megan chats with award-winning author Monique Gray Smith about her two most recent books Lucy and Lola, which is part of The Journey Forward, a compilation of two novellas co-written with Richard Van Camp, and her new novel for adult readers Tilly and the Crazy Eights. In addition to talking about Monique's beautiful books the pair also discusses the wrote of writing and books in truth and reconciliation. ABOUT MONIQUE GRAY SMITH: Monique Gray Smith is of Cree, Lakota and Scottish ancestry and is the proud mother of twins. She is an international speaker, an award-winning author and a sought-after consultant who lives in Victoria, British Columbia. Her board book, My Heart Fills With Happiness, won the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize and her nonfiction book, Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation, won the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award. Her new novel, Tilly and the Crazy Eights came out his fall. ABOUT MEGAN COLE: Megan Cole is a writer based in Powell River, British Columbia. She also works at the Powell River Public Library as the teen services coordinator where she gets to combine her love for books and writing with a love for her community. Megan has worked as a freelance journalist and is working on a memoir which tackles themes of gender and mental health. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com ABOUT THE PODCAST: The BC and Yukon Podcast, tentatively titled *Writing the Coast*, is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Sean Cranbury and Megan Cole.
Rannah Gray is a Louisiana public relations consultant whose career highlights include two of her state’s favorite pastimes—politics and sports. Politics Magazine named her one of the Top 100 Influencers in Louisiana; and she was honored as Marketer of the Year and one of Baton Rouge’s Influential Women in Business by the Baton Rouge Business Report. She previously served for 13 years as Associate Athletic Director at LSU, managing marketing, promotions, radio, television, and ticket sales for 20 college sports. Prior to that she was Undersecretary to the Louisiana Secretary of State. Rannah currently provides expertise in advertising and public relations to a broad base of clients. She is a graduate of LSU with a B.A. and a Master’s degree in Journalism. Her first book, Familiar Evil, sent shock waves from Louisiana to London and follows the international search for TV personality that exposed his dark side as a child predator. Familiar Evil has won 13 national and international book awards, including eight Gold Medals for Best True Crime and Best New Nonfiction. It was the subject of the premiere episode of Lies That Bind, a 2019 primetime television series on the Investigation Discovery (ID) Network. Rannah serves on a committee of experts for the National Center for Child Policy; and was a presenter at the 10th International Congress on Child Abuse held in Coventry, England in 2018. She conducted workshops on how dark side personalities use power, fear and deception to manipulate others at the 2018 Krimes Against Kids Conference held at Walt Disney World and the 2019 National Association of Social Workers Louisiana Conference. Her second book, Case of the Missing Poodle, a junior mystery based in New Orleans, was written with her 9-year-old twin great nieces. Released in December 2018, it was named Best Chapter book by two national independent publisher awards and received the Silver medal for Best Children’s Mystery at the 2019 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeman-means-business/support
How does a 62-year-old woman who's never been married find happiness with a two-time widower seeking his third wife on . . . Craigslist!? Does she throw caution to the wind and relinquish her freedom, or should she take a crash course in compromises? B. Lynn Goodwin owns Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com. Her memoir, Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62 was released in December. It was a National Indie Excellence Award Winner and a two-category finalist at Next Generation Indie Book Awards. In addition, she has written You Want Me to Do WHAT? Journaling for Caregivers and Talent, which was short-listed for a Literary Light box Award, won a bronze medal in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards and was a finalist for a Sarton Women’s Book Award. Goodwin's work has appeared in Voices of Caregivers, Hip Mama, Dramatics Magazine, Inspire Me Today, The Sun, Good Housekeeping.com, Purple Clover.com and many others. She is a reviewer and teacher at Story Circle Network, and an editor, writer and manuscript coach at Writer Advice. At any stage of writing, if you find yourself stuck, Lynn can help you. She knows what agents are looking for and will assist you in editing, proofreading, etc. In addition, enjoy her story and share it with anyone who thinks it may be too late for love:
Andrea Debbink is an editor and author with more than a decade of experience in the publishing world. Currently she’s an editor at American Girl where she creates nonfiction content that empowers girls to explore their creative potential. Her new book Spark: A Guide to Ignite the Creativity Inside You just won a 2018 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award. We chatted with Andrea about what it looks like to take a creative risk, her favorite books on creativity, and what creative risks Ashley and I are taking in 2019. You can connect with Andrea on Instagram, Goodreads, or at andreadebbink.com. Grab a copy of Andrea's book, SPARK: A Guide to Ignite the Creativity Inside YOU, illustrated by Emily Balsley. People & Things We Mentioned: The Lovely Drawer has 25k followers on Instagram and still struggles with getting her posts seen. Leif Enger writes slowly. Ashley highly recommends this novel, and his halfway through his current. And Leif is on Instagram! That book we couldn’t remember the name of that Ashley read about the cycles of creativity? It was Ryan Holliday’s Perennial Seller that she talked about in this episode. Ashley recommends the #amwriting podcast. Anthony Trollope worked as a mail carrier and wrote before he went to work each day. If he finished a novel before heading to work, he started a new one. Woah. Books We Talked About: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Daily Rituals by Mason Curry Scratch: Writers, Money, and the Art of Making a Living by Manjula Martin How to Be a Happier Parent by KJ Dell’Antonia
In the epic conclusion to the award-winning Continuum Trilogy, Aero leads a group insurgents from the Second Continuum to overthrow his rival Supreme General Vinick and unite his space colony’s military forces, while Seeker takes on a secret mission back to her home colony to reinforce Earth's defenses and protect the First Continuum against an even greater threat. Meanwhile, Myra’s nightmares have become a reality as the Dark Thing hurtles toward Earth with designs on eradicating the planet’s fledgling populace. The only thing standing in the way are the three Carriers and those who would join them to fight against a second coming of the Doom. Praise for The United Continuums "Dystopian done right! Jennifer Brody takes readers on an incredible journey filled with new worlds, life altering decisions, and the human spirit's need to persevere. Fast paced and brilliantly written! Five stars!"—Kelly Anne Blount, USA Today bestselling author "Wow. Jennifer Brody has done it again, creating another spectacular read that had me on the edge of my seat—I simply couldn't turn the pages fast enough! The United Continuums is a breath-taking and satisfying conclusion to The Continuum Trilogy, packed to the brim with characters of great emotional depth, stunning world-building, and beautiful writing. A must-read for science fiction fans. Brody is now one of my auto-buy authors."—Madeline Dyer, author of the Untamed series "Jennifer Brody just keeps getting better and better! Packed with non-stop action and a sweeping, intricate world, The United Continuums delivers a satisfying conclusion to a sci-fi adventure that you don't want to miss."—Pintip Dunn, New York Times bestselling author of Forget Tomorrow Jennifer Brody’s award-winning novel The 13th Continuum sold in a 3-book deal and is being packaged into a feature film. The book is a Gold Medal Winner (Young Adult – Sci-Fi/Fantasy) from the Independent Publisher‘s Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Return of the Continuums and The United Continuums complete this epic trilogy. She is a graduate of Harvard University, a creative writing instructor at the Writing Pad, and a volunteer mentor for the Young Storytellers Foundation. After studying film at Harvard University, she began her career in Hollywood. Highlights include working on The Lord of the Rings films and The Golden Compass. Find her online at http://www.jenniferbrody.com/. Elizabeth Briggs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Future Shock trilogy and the Chasing The Dream series. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in Sociology and has worked for an international law firm, mentored teens in writing, and volunteered with dog rescue groups. Now she's a full-time geek who lives in Los Angeles with her husband and a pack of fluffy dogs. Find her online at www.elizabethbriggs.net. Xach Fromson is a Los Angeles native who has been obsessed with horror and dark fiction from a very young age. After a brief and ill-advised attempt at being a theater major, he received his BA in Creative Writing from California State University Northridge in 2009. He earned his MFA in Creative Writing from the University of California Riverside’s Palm Desert program. He appeared on stage at Dirty Laundry Lit in February, 2013, and has a short story in the anthology Halloween Tales, out in 2014. He is currently in various stages of working on a ton of projects. Asking him his favorite book will earn you as blank a stare as asking him his favorite wine or whiskey. And once, he slew a dragon. Find him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @_mythogenesis_. Event date: Sunday, July 16, 2017 - 5:00pm
Mahin, SIM and new host Summer talk to Omar Khawaja, author of the popular children's books 'Ilyas and Duck'. We discuss his inspirations, parenting and going beyond the 40 hour work week. Omar is a Muslim American born in Saudi Arabia with family roots in Pakistan. He grew up in New York and now lives in the Washington D.C area with his wife, three young children, and lots of noise. Omar is the founder of Little Big Kids and creator of the Ilyas & Duck cartoon characters. Ilyas & Duck Search for Allah is his first children's book. Ilyas & Duck Search for Allah - 2014 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Silver Medal (Religion/Spirituality) Ilyas & Duck and the Fantastic Festival of Eid-al-Fitr - 2015 Moonbean Children's Book Awards Silver Medal (Multicultural - Non-Fiction picture book) Twitter: IlyasandDuck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IlyasAndDuck/
Join us as Sister Jenna welcomes Author Fernando (F.T.) Camargo to the America Meditating Radio Show! "I believe there can be no peace where there is prejudice, greed and lack of freedom." - Fernando Camargo Author Fernando Camargo is an Italian-Brazilian living in Sao Paulo, Brazil. An award-winning architect, he has a degree in Arts and Media and is devoted to animals and has been deeply involved in causes for their protection and freedom. He is a world traveler, speaks four languages - English, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish and has published a travel book entitled Rio, Maravilha! For many years Fernando has been practicing yoga and meditation and studying the Kabbalah. His exploration of spiritual teachings motivated a commitment to self-development, which in turn created a new path and goal in life. His new book entitled, "Shanti and the Magic Mandala" was born from his inner journey and recently won a Bronze Medal at the 2014 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. This is the first in a series of many more exciting books to come. Visit www.ftcamargo.com and watch the Book Trailer.
Celebrate Moon Day with Award-Winning Illustrated Childrens Book (GRAND RAPIDS) Storytellers for centuries have told exciting and imaginative stories of the moon from ancient tales to space exploration and aliens attacking from the unknown, which is why people landing on the moon for the first time was such a monumental moment for all of mankind. Moon day is celebrated every year on July 20 to commemorate this exciting event. For many cultures the stars, moon and planets play an important role in their day-to-day lives. Thousands of Native American stories have been written about the moon, including many that cover relevant topics that exist today like bullying. Nearly 75 percent of U.S. students will eventually fall victim to bullying done by acquaintances, classmates, or even kids from across the country, but no matter where they are from they can seriously damage the victims self-confidence. An award-winning illustrated childrens storybook by Janet Heller, How the Moon Regained Her Shape (Sylvan Dell Publishing), is a tool that allows parents and educators to discuss bullying with children. Influenced by Native American legends, Hellers story portrays a full moon who shrinks due to bullying. Through the book, bullied children learn how to rebuild their self-esteem. How the Moon Regained Its Shape is a favorite in the childrens fiction category, having recently won a Childrens Choices award for 2007 as well as the 2007 Benjamin Franklin Award in the category of Interior Design--Children's/Young Adult. Most recently, the book won a Gold Medal in the Moonbeam Children's Book Award competition for a Picture Book for 4- to 8-Year-Old Children. Janet Heller was born and raised in Milwaukee and currently teaches for the English and Womens Studies Departments at Western Michigan University. Heller has a Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago. Many media outlets have published Hellers works that include 2 books, 38 literary articles, 150 poems and numerous reviews. She is a member of the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators and is President of the Michigan College English Association. How the Moon Regained Her Shape also won a Book Sense Pick in 2006.
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