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Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity.Not letting 2020 get the best of her, Teri chose to go on an adventure that changed her outlook on life.She and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. She learned she is stronger than she realized and capable of anything she sets her mind to.Teri is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author who loves word games, reading, bumming on the beach, taking photos, singing in the shower, hunting for bargains, ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and mentoring others.Contact Teri Brownterimbrown.comContact Sara Hart:PrimeSparkWomen.com

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Shane Vigeant who will be chatting about marketing with AI in mind. Shane is a digital marketer based in Boise, Idaho, where he helps nonfiction authors build platforms that grow their books and businesses. He's built over 500 websites, managed six figures in ad spend, and focused on making marketing simple so people can actually reach the right audience.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   You can follow Author Shane Vigeant who will be chatting about AI Marketing Website: https://booklaunchers.com/ LinkedIn: @shane-vigeant   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #shanevigeant #booklaunchers #aimarketing #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

“I still have a lot of ideas. I'm not done just because the Social Security Administration says I've only got three years left, doesn't mean that that's all I have left.” – Teri Brown Today's featured award-winning bookcaster is a mother, grandmother, and TEDx speaker, Teri M. Brown. Teri and I talk about her latest book, “Peg, Unhinged”, persevering through personal loss while writing, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:How she managed to publish 9 books in 4 yearsWhat helps fuel her creative process and generate new thoughtsHow her granddaughter inspired her to write "Little Lola in Her Big Dream"Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself and pursue new passionsTeri's Site: https://www.terimbrown.com/Teri's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09NZKWTGG/allbooksTeri's Podcast, “Online for Authors”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/online-for-authors-podcast/id1720748871The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…629 – An Enemy Like Me with Teri Brown (@TeriMBrown1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-629-an-enemy-like-me-with-teri-brown-terimbrown1/555 – Sunflowers Beneath the Snow with Teri Brown (@TeriMBrown1): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-555-sunflowers-beneath-the-snow-with-teri-brown-terimbrown1/561 – Why Retire When I Can Inspire with Donna Maltz (@Soil2Soulutions): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-561-why-retire-when-i-can-inspire-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/992 – Why It's Never Too Late To Thrive & Write A Novel with Margie Zable Fisher (@mzfisher): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-992-why-its-never-too-late-to-thrive-write-a-novel-with-margie-zable-fisher-mzfisher/864 – From Ignoring Heart's Call to Embracing a New Life Chapter with Susan Glenney: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-864-from-ignoring-hearts-call-to-embracing-a-new-life-chapter-with-susan-glenney/1013 – Fabricating Forgotten Treasures Into A Life Of Adventure, Purpose, & Profit with Kira Hartley Klinger: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1013-fabricating-forgotten-treasures-into-a-life-of-adventure-purpose-profit-with-kira-har/332 – Her Perfect Life with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-332-her-perfect-life-with-hank-phillippi-ryan-hankpryan/#GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 1 - Giggles & Joy with Ariane De Bonvoisin (@clickariane): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-1-giggles-joy-with-ariane-de-bonvoisin-clickariane/938 – How to Create a More Colorful and Fulfilling Life with Debbie R. Weiss: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-938-how-to-create-a-more-colorful-and-fulfilling-life-with-debbie-r-weiss/782 – Grab Life By the Dreams with Karin Freeland (@KarinFreeland): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-782-grab-life-by-the-dreams-with-karin-freeland-karinfreeland/

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Hema Gupta, author of the book The Things We Never Said Out Loud. A third-year medical student by day and confessor of silenced truths by night, the author behind the things we never said out loud exists in the liminal space between diagnosis and disclosure, between the clinical and the confessional. With hands trained to heal the body and a pen that excavates the soul, they understand that both medicine and poetry are acts of witnessing, of looking at what others turn away from and naming it with precision and tenderness.   In the things we never said out loud, available through Barnes & Noble, they turn their gaze inward to the unspoken territories we all inhabit: the secrets that calcify in our chests, the truths that live just beneath our tongues, the confessions we rehearse in darkness but never release into light. This debut collection proves that sometimes the most powerful medicine is simply giving voice to what we've kept buried.   As a new voice in contemporary poetry, they are building a community of readers who recognize themselves in these unearthed truths. You can follow their journey at the intersection of scalpel and stanza on social media @hemaabemaa, where healing and writing continue their conversation.   In my book review, I stated The Things We Never Said Out Loud is a book of poetry by Hema Gupta. These poems look at a relationship between a man and a woman focusing on what they think of one another, what others think of them, and what they think of themselves. Although not usually into poetry, I felt this volume was very relatable and down-to-earth. I could see myself, especially as a younger woman. I also found the verses to be fun and flirty, with a bit of an edge that felt slightly dangerous - or at least emboldened.   I don't understand the hows and whys of poetry, but these poems caused me to think back on days of early love. Those days when you want it to last but wonder if it will. When you hope it is going somewhere but sometimes your doubts get in the way. For me, as a newly widowed woman, they made me pine for a love that will never be again.   I'd say, give this book of poems a try. I think you'll like them.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   You can follow Author Hema Gupta IG: @hemaabemaa   Purchase The Things We Never Said Out Loud on Barnes & Noble: Paperback: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-things-we-never-said-out-loud-hema-gupta/1147360260   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #hemagupta #thethingsweneversaidoutloud #poetry #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Author Teri M. Brown returns to The Boomer Woman's Podcast for a conversation filled with laughter, honesty, grief, reinvention, and the wonderfully messy reality of midlife. From menopause rage and dark humour to widowhood, writing through grief, and learning how to keep becoming after life changes everything, Teri shares the deeply human stories behind her newest novel, Peg, Unhinged. In This Episode: Why menopause can feel “like being thirteen again… but worse” Writing humour while grieving the loss of the love of your life The emotional reality of rebuilding life after widowhood Why women should never allow age to define possibility Lessons learned from riding a tandem bicycle across America How historical fiction reveals that human nature rarely changes Sometimes the next chapter begins not because we chose it — but because life insisted — and we discover we are still capable of becoming. Find Teri M. Brown at https://www.terimbrown.com/ Lern more about Teri and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Teri M Brown  

Send us Fan MailSometimes the biggest adventures begin after life falls apart.This week on Here's What We Know, our host, Gary Scott Thomas, sits down with author Teri M Brown about surviving emotional abuse, rebuilding self-worth, and riding a tandem bicycle across America with her husband.Their 3,102-mile journey became more than a cycling trip. It became a story about resilience, relationships, fear, kindness, and discovering what's possible when you stop letting your past define you.This conversation is funny, vulnerable, deeply human, and exactly the kind of unexpected story that reminds us how powerful connection can be.Listen now and discover why Teri says adventure can restore your faith in humanity.In This Episode:How Teri rebuilt confidence after emotional abuseWhat riding across America taught her about resilienceWhy tandem bicycles are called “divorce machines”What cross-country travel revealed about humanityHow adventure changes relationships and identityWhy most people are far kinder than the internet makes us believeThis episode is sponsored by:Dignity MemorialBio:Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown graduated from UNC Greensboro. She began her writing career helping small businesses with content creation and published five nonfiction self-help books dealing with real estate and finance, receiving multiple awards.In 2017, after winning the First Annual Anita Bloom Ornoff Award for Inspirational Short Story, she began writing fiction in earnest, and published her debut novel in 2022, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow, a historical fiction set in Ukraine. Her second novel published in 2023, An Enemy Like Me, takes place during WWII. Her third novel, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, a generational story about Appalachian healers came out in January 2024. 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure (Feb 2025), is an inspirational look at the life lessons she learned riding across the United States on a tandem bicycle. Little Lola and Her Big Dream, is a children's picture book helping children realize that it is okay to have big dreams even in the face of opposition. Her newest work, Peg, Unhinged (April 2026), is a humorous contemporary women's fiction looking at menopause.​Teri is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author who loves word games, reading, bumming on the beach, taking photos, singing in the shower, hunting for bargains, ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and mentoring others.https://www.terimbrown.com/Tags: tandem bicycle across America, emotional abuse recovery, resilience stories, cross-country bicycle trip, adventure podcast, inspirational life stories, healing after trauma, tandem bike journey, overcoming fear, personal growth podcast, cycling across America, relationship stories, life after divorce, podcast interviews, human connection stories, emotional resilience, storytelling podcast, author,Connect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

My guests today on the Online for Authors podcast are Jan Comfort, Karen W. Prescott, Lisa M. Pritchard, Lynda Stoy Stear, Carol Stigger, Jennifer E. Tirrell and myself, authors of the book Carolina Tides.   In my book review, I stated Carolina Tides is a beach-read anthology of short stories by seven authors: Teri M. Brown, Jan Comfort, Karen W. Prescott, Lisa M. Pritchard, Lynda Stoy Stear, Carol Stigger, and Jennifer E. Tirrell. The premise of the anthology is to provide stories for those vacationing on the coast for a week - a story a day for a week-long stay. Each story is vastly different with the coast of North and South Carolina, and authors living on the coast, as the anchor.   Inside you'll find clean romance, adventures, historical fiction, redemption, hurricanes, family ties, and even a creative nonfiction piece on the history of the area. There's something for everyone.   Just as importantly as the stories, 100% of the proceeds from the book are going to support women in need in Brunswick County, NC and Horry County, SC. You don't have to vacation at the beach to love this book, so grab your copy today!   Teri M Brown: Teri is a writer of character-driven fiction and introduces readers to characters they'd love to invite to lunch. Learn more at www.terimbrown.com.   Jan Comfort: Jan enjoys working part-time, reading, volunteering, (occasionally) quilting, hanging out with her faithful cat Boomer, and spending time with family, friends, writer colleagues, and her friends at St. James the Fisherman Episcopal Church in Shallotte.   Karen W. Prescott: Karen is the author of both historical fiction and nonfiction, with a particular interest in place-based stories that blend history, imagination, and human connection. Learn more at www.karenwalczykprescott.com.   Lisa M. Pritchard: Keenly aware that God gifted her with the love of writing, she listens to His voice to guide her work. Learn more: https://www.praying-prodigals.com/media-page   Lynda Stoy Stear: Lynda is a freelance writer living in coastal South Carolina. Lynda is a published nurse author and writes nonfiction, historical fiction, and poetry. Living Seasons Ministry is Lynda's online ministry at https://livingseasonsministry.com.   Carol Stigger: Carol Stigger wrote for international charities and the travel industry before turning to novels. Life has gifted her with friends and adventures across the globe, but the greatest blessing is her family.   Jennifer E. Tirrell: Jennifer E. Tirrell was orphaned by the age of three, and kinship-adopted. Now a transparent and encouraging writer and speaker, she uses her personal story to connect deeply with others. Learn more at www.writingwithjet.com.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Purchase Carolina Tides on Amazon: Paperback: https://www.terimbrown.com/carolina_tides.html Ebook: https://www.terimbrown.com/carolina_tides.html   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #beachread #anthology #carolinatides #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

What happens when everything you thought defined you… starts to fall apart? In this episode, Teri M. Brown joins The MisFitNation to unpack the emotional and psychological journey behind her latest book Peg, Unhinged. From divorce and menopause to identity loss and rebuilding confidence, this conversation dives into the raw truth of midlife transformation. This isn't just about struggle—it's about resilience, reinvention, and finding strength when life forces you to change. If you've ever felt like you're losing control… this episode will show you how to take it back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host Edith welcomes regular guest and co-host Teri M. Brown to discuss her upcoming novel “Peg Unhinged,” releasing April 21, 2026. Brown introduces Peg, a near-50 woman navigating menopause symptoms, brain fog, hot flashes, and anger while her husband abruptly leaves to date younger women. The conversation explores how women's health concerns are often dismissed, cultural pressures on women to stay quiet and “perfect,” and the double standards women face in professional settings. Brown explains the book's inspiration from reading “Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret,” and describes humorous yet realistic scenes including disastrous dating-app encounters and frank “conversations with God” chapters. They also touch on Peg's evolving friendships, her rediscovering self-worth, and Brown's next writing idea involving Incan quipu storytelling, plus where to find her online and the importance of reviews.00:00 Welcome and Introductions01:24 New Book Premise03:02 Menopause Reality Check04:14 From Margaret to Peg05:50 Is Peg Based on Teri10:42 Culture Aging and Freedom15:21 Menopause Rage Moments16:49 Double Standards for Women21:44 Husband Leaves and Dating Apps26:39 Why Peg Stays Likable28:31 Friends Who No Longer Fit31:25 Finding Herself Again32:18 Worth and Wake Up33:45 Romance Not the Point34:45 Hormones and Teen Brain35:22 God Talks Interludes38:08 Writing Humor Tightrope41:39 Making Menopause Funny46:54 Write What You Feel49:27 Boundaries and Parenting54:07 Team Peg Wrap Up54:40 Next Book Quipu Mystery57:41 Where to Find Teri58:23 Reviews and GoodbyeIf you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: Web: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://book-lovers-companion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/book_companion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feedback is always welcome: bookcompanioncontact@gmail.com Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Terry Weaver. We are going to chat about the differences between writing a novel and writing a screen play. Terry grew up in San Bernardino, a suburb of Los Angeles, California. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Military as a Navy Corpsman. He was deployed as a combat medic with the U.S. Marines and served a tour of duty in Kuwait and Iraq from 2002 to 2003. After five years of active duty, Terry received an honorable discharge.  He attended Mays Business School at Texas A&M and received the Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship, established in the namesake of Army Ranger and NFL star player Pat Tillman, who was killed in action while serving his country.   Terry earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2011 and completed his Master of Arts in Biblical Studies in 2020 at Grace School of Theology. He spent over a decade in sales and marketing, and while doing so he founded VEL INSTITUTE, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. Terry has published five books, two non-fiction and three fictional works. His latest book is titled A Long Night Cry.  He's the award-winning lead actor in the television series, Breaking Strongholds. Additionally, he has acting credits and writing credits in television and narrative film and has produced multiple short films and commercials.   In 2025, Terry wrote, produced and directed his first feature film titled The Beast of Trinity Texas, which is available to watch on Amazon and Tubi.  He's happily married to Chelley Weaver. They have four children and reside in a suburb of Houston Texas.  Terry's life mission is to inspire those he loves and the world through his faith, creativity and writing.  Books mentioned during the podcast: The Anatomy of Story by John Truby: https://amzn.to/47t5xHM Consider This by Chuck Palahniuk: https://amzn.to/4cx8vyA The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://amzn.to/4stpGFM Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1  You can follow Author Terry Weaver Website: https://terryweaver.substack.com/ FB: @Terry Weaver FB: @thebeastoftrinitytexas IG: @terryweaverjr IG: @thebeastoftrinitytexas/ Watch Terry's film, The Beast of Trinity Texas, streaming on Amazon, Tubi, and Apple TV - https://thebeastoftrinitytexas.com/  Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors #terryweaver #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview  *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity.Not letting 2020 get the best of her, Teri chose to go on an adventure that changed her outlook on life. She and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. She learned she is stronger than she realized and capable of anything she sets her mind to.Teri graduated from UNC Greensboro with a multitude of degrees – majors in Elementary Education and Psychology and minors in Math and Sociology – she just couldn't settle on one thing! While homeschooling her four children, she began her writing career by focusing on small businesses, writing articles, blog posts, and website content.Upon winning the First Annual Anita Bloom Ornoff Award for Inspirational Short Story for a piece about her grandfather, she began writing in earnest, and published her debut novel in 2022, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow, a historical fiction set in Ukraine. Her second novel published in 2023, An Enemy Like Me, takes place during WWII. Her latest novel, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, a generational story about Appalachian healers came out in January 2024. In June 2024, her short story, The Youngest Lighthouse Keeper, came out in the anthology Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women. Her latest book, 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure (Feb 2025), My first children's picture book, Little Lola and Her Big Dream, came out in April of last year.Teri is a delight. Listen to this!!This episode, like all episodes of If This Is True, brings forth what drives creatives to do what they do. For more of this content and interaction, you can also go to my substack, coolmite25.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2020 Teri M. Brown was an unpublished, expiring author who had spent the previous 14 years in a bad spot. What a difference five year can make! With multiple books to her credit, ranging from self-help to fiction to nonfiction titles, Teri arrives at this moment with a story few can tell. She and her new husband endeavored on a 3200 mile, trans-continental tandem bike ride that ultimately resulted in her latest work, "10 Little Rules for a Double Butted Adventure". We talk about the double meaning of that title and other things in our latest installment. #podmatch #bicycling #doublebutting #homeschooling #toysfortots #writing #communication Theme by David T and Mojo 3https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-Sobri...Teri M. Brown Official Websitehttps://www.terimbrown.com/10 Little Rules for a Double Butted Adventure on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/10-Little-Rules-Double-Butted-Adventure/dp/B0DYJMNXLJ/ref=asc_df_B0DYJMNXLJ?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80058388782323&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=92138&hvtargid=pla-4583657857877361&psc=1&msclkid=912aa1d822df1d7d0687c8b52cf9185fYeah Uh Huh Social Stuff:Yeah Uh Huh on Linktr.eehttps://linktr.ee/yeahuhhuhpodYeah Uh Huh on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@yeahuhhuhpodYeah Uh Huh on Facebookhttps://facebook.com/YeahUhHuhPodYeah Uh Huh on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/YeahUhHuhPodYeah Uh Huh on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7pS9l716ljEQLeMMxwihoS?si=27bd15fb26ed46aaYeah Uh Huh on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yeah-uh-huh/id1565097611Yeah Uh Huh Website:https://yeah-uh-huh.wixsite.com/yeahuhhuhpodYeah Uh Huh WebsiteHome | YeahUhHuhPod (yeah-uh-huh.wixsite.com)Yeah-Uh-Huh on YoutubeYeah Uh-Huh - YouTubeYeah Uh Huh on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yeah-uh-huh/id1565097611

#202 - What if one hard rule could change the way you face everything from headwinds to heartbreak? I sat down with author and adventurer Teri Brown to unpack how a 3,102-mile tandem bike ride across America helped her leave an abusive past, reclaim her voice, and build a set of life rules sturdy enough to carry her through grief.Starting in Astoria and crossing Lolo Pass into Big Sky country, Teri and her husband Bruce pedaled through pandemic uncertainty, logistics stress, and days so hot the road rippled. Riding tandem forced a new kind of honesty: shared cadence, three-count stand breaks, and zero room for simmering resentment. A Dollar General parking lot became a place to name a hurt and move on. Montana gifted them wonder—horses racing uphill beside them, the Milky Way hanging close, and Comet NEOWISE blazing a tail across the night sky. Those moments of awe refueled their grit when flats stacked up and the wind turned cruel.Out of the ride came Ten Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure. “Never quit on a bad day” stopped a mid-ride collapse after three flats; “Do hard things” later became a mantra as Bruce faced glioblastoma. Terry read from the book at his bedside; he passed as she spoke those words, a final gift that still gets her up when grief says stay down. The finish line in Washington, D.C. unlocked a deeper shift: the question changed from “Can I?” to “What do I want?” She chose authorship, publishing novels that explore identity, war, resilience, and healing.If you're navigating burnout, rebuilding after loss, or wrestling with self-doubt, this conversation offers practical resilience, relationship tools, and a fresh definition of adventure: bigger than your plans, kinder than your fear, and honest about the work. Listen, share it with someone who needs a push, and tell us: which rule will you carry into your next hill?To learn more about Teri and her books visit www.terimbrown.com and check her out on Instagram @terimbrown_author.Subscribe to the Human Adventure for more human stories of grit and growth, leave a review to help others find the show, and connect with us to keep the conversation going. You can find me on Instagram @humanadventurepod or check out the video episodes on YouTube @humanadventurepod. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Ally Machate, owner of The Writer's Ally about loyal fan bases and long-term brand equity. Ally Machate is a bestselling author, expert publishing consultant, and founder of The Writer's Ally. With 25+ years of experience—including as an editor at Simon & Schuster—she and her team of industry pros specialize in helping serious authors create high-quality books that resonate with readers and stand out in a crowded market. Her clients include authors with such companies as Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Rodale Inc., Chronicle Books, Kaplan Publishing, Sourcebooks, and Hay House, as well as independently published bestsellers.   Ally's website states the following:   If you're like most authors, you want someone who will help your work reach its highest potential without changing your style or injecting their own. You want to publish a book you can be proud of and one that will find success in the marketplace, whether you're seeking a book deal with a publisher or planning to self-publish.   Our editorial and publishing packages are carefully constructed to ensure you achieve the results you want without wasting your time, energy, or resources. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation so we can discuss what would work best for you. In the meantime, here's a rundown of the many services we offer:   Developmental editing Manuscript editing Copy editing Proofreading Manuscript evaluations Query letter editing Query letter writing Book proposal evaluations Book proposal editing Cover copy writing Cover copy editing Cover design Print book design and layout Book formatting Publishing assistance Author platform strategies Book marketing strategies Book marketing services Group programs Private mastermind sessions Webinars   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Ally Machate Website: https://thewritersally.com/ LinkedIn: @allysonemachate FB: @allysonemachate   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #allymachate #thewritersally #marketing #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

Send us a textWe sit with author and podcaster Teri M. Brown to explore how fiction builds empathy, why Ukraine's past matters to the present, and how to argue without hate. We challenge media echo chambers, defend real free speech, and make the case for reading widely as an antidote to doomscrolling.• the meaning behind Sunflowers Beneath the Snow• 2014 as the overlooked precursor to 2022• focusing on people over punditry• correcting errors and valuing accuracy• free speech versus threats and incitement• media bias in a 24-hour news cycle• reading fiction to expand empathy• labels versus listening and real debate• civics and argument skills in schools• independent thinking and mixed positions• compromise as a civic habit, not a weaknessGive a like, share, subscribe. If you feel generous, donate $3 a month. I'll start having exclusive episodes, you have your own emotes, you get a shout outFollow Teri M BrownHer websitehttps://www.terimbrown.com/Her Promoted Bookhttps://www.terimbrown.com/10-little-rules-dba.htmlYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQ6p-EOSGd1tEeWijQSl9ATwitterhttps://www.facebook.com/TeriMBrownAuthorPinteresthttps://www.pinterest.com/terimbrownauthor/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/terimbrown_authorLinkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/TeriMBrown/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@terimbrown_authorEpisode 288https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308824/episodes/17492234-288-the-tandem-journey-finding-adventure-beyond-your-box-with-teri-m-brownGround Newshttps://ground.news/Support the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/ Some free goodies Free website to help you and me https://thefreewebsiteguys.com/?js=15632463 New Paper https://thenewpaper.co/refer?r=srom1o9c4gl

Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M. Brown now calls the North Carolina coast home. In 2020, she and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. Teri's debut novel, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow, is a historical fiction set in Ukraine, her second, An Enemy Like Me, is set in WWII, and her third, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, is a generational story about Appalachian healers. Her short story, The Youngest Lighthouse Keeper, came out in the anthology Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women. 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure (Feb 2025), is an inspirational look at the life lessons she learned riding across the United States on a tandem bicycle. Her latest book, Little Lola and Her Big Dream, is a children's picture book helping children realize that it is okay to have big dreams even in the face of opposition. Learn more at www.terimbrown.com.Facebook.com/TeriMBrownAuthorTwitter.com/TeriMBrown1Instagram.com/TeriMBrown_AuthorLinkedIn.com/in/TeriMBrownGoodreads.com/terimbrownTiktok.com/@terimbrown_authorAmazon Author: https://www.amazon.com/author/terimbrownYoutube.com/@TeriMBrown_AuthorBookbub.com/profile/teri-m-brownHosted by Felipe K. Blue, LCAS, LAC, LCMHC, LPC, CCS, CCTP, CMNCS, C-DBTExecutive Director of More Than Therapy201 W Main StreetSuite 316Durham, NC 27701Office: 1-919-729-6300Cell: 1-919-679-2263www.morethantherapy.orghttps://amazon.com/author/mistertherapistGratitude: I live and work on the ancestral lands of Occaneechi, Shakori, Lumbee, Catawba and Cheraw Native American tribes.  I gratefully acknowledge the past and present Native Peoples on whose ancestral homelands I make my life.

In this special 200th episode of Book Lover's Companion, host Edith welcomes back the accomplished author and regular guest, Teri M. Brown. Teri shares details about her recent projects, including an inspirational memoir titled '10 Little Rules for a Double But Adventure', and her children's book 'Little Lola and her Big Dream'. She also opens up about her personal struggles and how they have impacted her writing. Additionally, Teri talks about the process and challenges of contributing to anthologies, her journey as a writer, and the importance of having an editor. This insightful and heartfelt conversation is filled with valuable advice for writers, and fans of Teri's work will gain a deeper understanding of her creative process. Enjoy this engaging discussion about books, writing, and the adventure of storytelling.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:12 Teri M. Brown's Recent Projects03:02 Challenges and Future Plans04:00 Short Stories and Anthologies10:39 The Writing Journey13:51 Reading Habits and Preferences15:33 The Impact of Books22:23 Attention Span and Modern Reading31:10 The Role of Audiobooks and Podcasts35:34 Choosing and Reviewing Books44:47 Overcoming Initial Dislikes in Books45:19 Character Connection and Story Engagement46:16 Challenges with Complex Fantasy Books47:10 Importance of Author-Reader Fit47:59 Discussing Books with Heavy 'Sauce'50:15 Violence and Gore in Literature53:05 The Role of Editors in Self-Publishing55:14 Balancing Historical Detail in Fiction01:07:17 Character Development and Relatability01:13:08 Exploring Different Writing Styles01:16:42 Upcoming Projects and Writing Challenges01:22:02 Podcast Conclusion and Future PlansIf you like what we do, you might consider buying us a coffee. You can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/booklovercom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/bookcompanion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also support us via Paypal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bookcompanion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/bookcompanion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: Web: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://book-lovers-companion.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/book_companion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ez.fiction.7/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/book_companion/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vyAyrh3zzsxNeexfyU0uA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feedback is always welcome: bookcompanioncontact@gmail.com Music: English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny Video Link: https://youtu.be/mDcADD4oS5E

In this heartfelt episode of the Authors on Mission podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Teri M Brown to explore the transformative story behind her book Ten Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure.Teri shares how a 3.5-month tandem bicycle journey across America with her late husband helped her overcome anxiety, embrace vulnerability, and discover her voice as a writer. From “pantsing” her way through fiction to organizing life lessons into a powerful memoir, Teri offers practical tips for aspiring authors, including:Why writing away from home can unlock creativityHow to start writing without waiting for perfectionThe importance of facing fears—on the road and on the pageTune in for a moving conversation about resilience, relationships, and the healing power of storytelling.#AuthorsOnMission #TeriMBrown #WritingTips #MemoirWriting #PodcastInterview #CreativeJourney #AuthorLife #DanielleHutchinson #TenLittleRules

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Christopher Kaufman, author of the book Tales of the Ocean City. Christopher is an author, composer, concert presenter, illustrative artist and performer. In addition to his work as composer for the concert stage and film and as a concert organizer - Kaufman has created an ongoing classic epic fantasy series titled Tales of the Ocean City. Like his other works of this kind, Kaufman's books feature enthralling imaginative story, are graphically illustrated, and include go-with ‘audio albums' rife with cinematic music, narration, and sound design. He offers these works on his store - kaufmantales.com - where one can find them as physical books, audio albums, ebooks and the new video books.   In my book review, I stated Tales of the Ocean City by Christopher Kaufman is a fantasy and a whole lot more. Although not as character-driven as I would have liked, I was fascinated by the multimedia experience created by the author. In addition to the story, Christopher added music and visual art, creating a full-sensory experience. In many ways, Tales of Ocean City reads more like a graphic novel. But the abstract art and epic music takes the idea of graphic novel to a whole new level.   Fantasy readers who love descriptive details about the setting and clothing, and those who love intense battle scenes, will be enthralled with this book. By the time you come to the closing pages, you'll feel as if you have been to Ocean City, battled with Harl'ut and his telepathic pegasus, Vispushin, and been on an epic quest to defeat the enemy - The Vorm.   Although a YA Fantasy, Christopher says adults are welcome! I think everyone should try this immersive experience.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Christopher Kaufman: Website: talesoftheoceancity.com FB: @talesoftheoceancity IG: @kaufmantales   Purchase a copy of Tales of the Ocean City at SoundArtUs Books: https://kaufmantales.com/   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #christopherkaufman #talesoftheoceancity #fantasy #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, award-winning author Teri M Brown shares her transformation from surviving emotional abuse to cycling 3100+ miles across America, rediscovering her strength, and becoming a beacon of resilience. From historical fiction to empowering children's tales, her words are rooted in raw truth and authentic storytelling.00:35- About Teri M BrownTeri is an author.She has written three historical fiction novels, a children's picture book and a memoir titled 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure.

Riding Through Pain, Pedaling Toward Power: Teri M. Brown's Double-Butted AdventureWelcome to The MISOGI Method, where we explore bold, life-changing leaps that push us beyond our limits and lead to transformation.Today's guest, Teri M. Brown, took an extraordinary journey to reclaim her life—by pedaling across the United States on a tandem bike.After surviving a stressful marriage, Teri's ride became a powerful emotional and spiritual adventure, leading her to healing and empowerment.Teri shares her journey in 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure, a book that blends storytelling and life lessons with journaling prompts to help others live boldly.In this episode, Teri talks about overcoming pain, trusting your strength, and embracing adventures that rebuild your soul. Listen now and get inspired to take your own leap of transformation! Resources:Teri's book: 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventurehttps://www.terimbrown.com/Follow Teri: InstagramIncorporating cycling into your routine can be a powerful tool for emotional healing and creative expression. Whether through structured cycling programs or casual rides in natural settings, the physical activity and exposure to nature can promote mental well-being and stimulate creative thinking. As highlighted by Teri M. Brown's journey, embracing such adventures can lead to profound personal transformation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-misogi-method-experience-a-new-comfort-zone--2910681/support.

Send us a textTerry M Brown shares how her 3,102-mile journey across America on a tandem bicycle transformed her life and taught her powerful lessons about resilience, presence, and embracing challenges. From escaping an abusive relationship to finding new purpose as an author, her story demonstrates how stepping outside your comfort zone can reveal strengths you never knew you had.• Riding from Oregon to Washington DC on a tandem bicycle with her husband• Overcoming physical and emotional challenges throughout the journey• Learning to "never quit on a bad day" after pushing through difficult conditions• Finding the courage to "do hard things" even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges• Accepting that life's journey is rarely a straight line but rather a "tandem journey" filled with unexpected turns• Struggling with and learning to appreciate the importance of staying present• Discovering that success doesn't come from becoming someone else but from uncovering strengths already within• Applying these life lessons beyond the bicycle journey to other challenges like grief and personal growth• Converting the experience into "10 Little Rules for a Blissful-Butted Adventure" with guided journaling questions• Finding healing and purpose through adventure after escaping a 14-year abusive relationshipIf there's something big and bold you've been wanting to do, start taking steps toward it today. Don't keep your dreams on a bucket list—turn them into action plans and begin moving in that direction, because you never know what tomorrow will bring.Follow Teri M. Brown atHer websitehttps://www.terimbrown.com/Her Promoted Bookhttps://www.terimbrown.com/10-little-rules-dba.htmlYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQ6p-EOSGd1tEeWijQSl9ATwitterhttps://www.facebook.com/TeriMBrownAuthorPinteresthttps://www.pinterest.com/terimbrownauthor/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/terimbrown_authorLinkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/TeriMBrown/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@terimbrown_authorSupport the showFollow your host atYouTube and Rumble for video contenthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUxk1oJBVw-IAZTqChH70aghttps://rumble.com/c/c-4236474Facebook to receive updateshttps://www.facebook.com/EliasEllusion/Twitter (yes, I refuse to call it X)https://x.com/politicallyht LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliasmarty/

Teri M Brown is an Award-Winning Author of Character-Driven Fiction, TEDx Speaker, host of the Online for Authors podcast, co-host of The Writer's Lounge podcast, and motivational speaker who connects readers with characters they would love to invite to lunch.   She is the author of three novels as well as her recently published book titled “10 Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure,” which is an inspirational account of her tandem ride across the United States, a journey consisting of 3102 miles during the summer of 2020 which helped her heal her heart and her spirit from an emotionally abusive 14 yearlong marriage and also find the courage to publish her first novel.   Teri shares her incredible and inspiring story of how she and her husband, a Marine and a cyclist, made the decision to ride across the continental US on a tandem bicycle in 2020. At the time, Teri was seventy pounds overweight, hadn't ridden a bike since she was a child, had never even seen a tandem bicycle let alone ride one, and was still reeling from her previous emotionally abusive marriage. As a result, she struggled with herself-image, insecurity, and lack of confidence and self-worth. She describes the process of planning and preparing for the trip, which included how to ride in tandem with a partner, and learning to trust each other along the way. Teri also describes the many challenges they faced dealing with the pandemic and the closures and the obstacles they had to navigate along the way.  She shares her remarkable story with open honesty and a remarkable sense of humor, along with the many lessons she learned along the way, including the realization that she could accomplish anything she set her mind to, finding her self-worth and value, regained her confidence, and many other valuable insights which led her to create her “10 Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure.”  Most of all, Teri would like all of us to understand that our happiness matters, that we all need to discover what we are capable of by getting out of our comfort zone, how embracing challenging adventures helps us find our value and self-worth, to never quit on a bad day, and so much more!  Download this positive, uplifting, and inspiring episode to hear Teri's story, and learn how we can apply her “10 Rules for a Doble-Butted Adventure” in every aspect of our lives. Great story, and fascinating conversation!            Connect with Teri: https://www.terimbrown.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TeriMBrownAuthor https://x.com/terimbrown1 https://www.pinterest.com/terimbrownauthor/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQ6p-EOSGd1tEeWijQSl9A https://www.instagram.com/terimbrown_author https://www.linkedin.com/in/TeriMBrown/ https://www.tiktok.com/@terimbrown_author  

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Teri M. Brown. Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M. Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity. Not letting 2020 get the best of her, Teri chose to go on an adventure that changed her outlook on life. She and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. She learned she is stronger than she realized and capable of anything she sets her mind to. Teri graduated from UNC Greensboro with a multitude of degrees – majors in Elementary Education and Psychology and minors in Math and Sociology – she just couldn't settle on one thing! While homeschooling her four children, she began her writing career by focusing on small businesses, writing articles, blog posts, and website content. During this time, Teri published five nonfiction self-help books dealing with real estate and finance, receiving "First Runner Up" in the Eric Hoffman Book Awards for 301 Simple Things You Can Do To Sell Your Home Now, finalist in the USA Best Books Awards for How To Open and Operate a Financially Successful Redesign, Redecorate, and Real Estate Staging Business and for 301 Simple Things You Can Do To Sell Your Home Now, and Honorable Mention in Foreword Magazine's Book of the Year Award for Private Mortgage Investing. In 2017, after finally getting out of an emotionally abusive 14-year marriage, Teri began dabbling in fiction, a lifelong dream. Upon winning the First Annual Anita Bloom Ornoff Award for Inspirational Short Story for a piece about her grandfather, she began writing in earnest, and published her debut novel in 2022, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow, a historical fiction set in Ukraine. Her second novel published in 2023, An Enemy Like Me, takes place during WWII. Her latest novel, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, a generational story about Appalachian healers came out in January 2024. In June 2024, her short story, The Youngest Lighthouse Keeper, came out in the anthology Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women. Her latest book, 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure (Feb 2025), is an inspirational look at the life lessons she learned riding across the United States on a tandem bicycle. In April, her first children's book, Little Lola and Her Big Dream launched. Teri is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author who loves word games, reading, bumming on the beach, taking photos, singing in the shower, hunting for bargains, ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and mentoring others – especially youth and women who are having trouble discovering their worth. To find out more about Teri, you can check out her website at https://terimbrown.com/.

Show NotesBorn in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M. Brown now calls the North Carolina coast home. In 2020, she and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. Her latest work, 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure, launches February 2025 and is an inspirational look at the life lessons she learned riding across the United States on a tandem bicycle. Learn more at www.terimbrown.com.  QUOTE: "⛔ “Don't quit on a bad day. Rest, regroup, and then decide. You'll always wonder if you could've gone on.” - Teri M. BrownFergie's Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:

"Healing and being healed are some of the most human of all activities, and Brown encourages us to dive deeply into their rivers."                                   Scott's Book Review In her new book Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, author Teri M. Brown dives deeply into the healing rivers of the main characters Granny Maggie, her daughter Carrie Ann, and granddaughter Josie May. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent, and author Carla Stockton.   Maggie McCoury, a generational healer woman, relies on family traditions, folklore, and beliefs gleaned from a local Cherokee tribe. Her daughter, Carrie Ann, believes her university training holds the answers. As they clash over the use of roots, herbs, and a dash of mountain magic versus the medicine available in the town's apothecary, Josie Mae doesn't know whom to follow. But what happens when neither family traditions nor science can save the ones you love most? Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Daughters of Green Mountain Gap. Copyright (c)Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved.  

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Mark Sowersby, author of the book Forgiving the Nightmare. In 2019 Pastor Mark went through a time of great healing.  He began speaking about the nightmare of abuse and years of suffering he experienced in his childhood.  And how condemnation, shame, and guilt were replaced with forgiveness, joy, and life in abundance.     He now speaks about his story and his testimony of healing, forgiveness and freedom through his ministry, Forgiving The Nightmare.     In my book review, I stated Forgiving the Nightmare is more than an abuse memoir or Christian instruction - it's a story of grace, overcoming, and forgiveness. Mark doesn't sugarcoat the truth, whether that truth is about his childhood abuse or about his difficulty moving beyond that abuse. In fact, he is so honest that he will be the first to admit that forgiveness will be a lifelong journey.   What I loved most about this book is the hope. Each page leads the reader down a path to something better. No matter what trauma you've suffered - and haven't we all had some trauma in our life - there is light on the other side. For Mark, this comes by way Jesus Christ. And Mark shares ten trail markers to help those who are seeking to forgive the nightmares in their own lives.   Do you know what happens when you hold a nightmare to the light? It loses power. And that's exactly what Mark discovered. It's a beautiful book that will fill you with the desire to do better, be better, love better, and forgive fully.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Mark Sowersby https://forgivingthenightmare.com/ FB:@forgivingthenightmare IG: @forgiving_the_nightmare_/ X: @SowersbyMark LinkedIn: @Mark-Sowersby   Purchase Forgiving the Nightmare on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/41gr585 Ebook: https://amzn.to/41gr585   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #marksowersby #forgivingthenightmare #memoir #christianmemoir #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Today on the Online for Authors podcast, special guest host Carol Pearson is flipping the script and interviewing me, Teri M Brown, author of the book 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure.   Carol Pearson is the founder of indie publishing house 10 Little Rules, creating books filled with personal narrative and guided journaling inspiration. The books are written by a growing community of authentic and inspiring authors who share their stories to empower others and share their wisdom. At 10LRs we believe in the unbreakable connection between all of us, and relish those "me too" moments that lead to insights and powerful change.   As an author of character-driven fiction, my goal is to introduce readers to characters they'd love to invite to lunch. I do this through my writing (Sunflowers Beneath the Snow, An Enemy Like Me, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, and 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure), through my book reviews on my blog (www.terimbrown.com/blog), and through my podcasting as host of this show.   In addition to telling a great story, I want those who read or hear my words to contemplate difficult aspects of life such as racism, xenophobia, fear of change, family dynamics, loss, and war. My TEDx talk relates my experiences with racism (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxYidJsL_Wc), while my books always tackle hard topics.   In their book review, the Book Commentary stated that 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure by Teri M Brown is a wonderful exploration of personal growth, transformation, and the quest for adventure. The book is an inspiring guide wrapped around the author's journey of cycling across the United States on a tandem bike with her husband, Bruce. Through this adventure, Brown discovers new geographical locations and insights about herself, her relationships, and life at large. She shares those insights in this life-transforming book! The book's central message is about embracing life's challenges and uncertainties to foster personal growth and healing. Brown emphasizes that everyone can achieve extraordinary feats, regardless of age or circumstances, if they break it into manageable segments and stay focused. Her tale is not just about the physical act of cycling but signifies a mental and emotional metamorphosis that empowers her to redefine her potential.    Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Guest-Host Carol Pearson Website: https://10littlerules.com/ FB:@10 Little Rules IG: @10littlerules LinkedIn: @10 Little Rules   Purchase 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure on Amazon: https://10littlerules.com/   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #terimbrown.com #10littlerules #doublebuttedadventure #memoir #inspirational #selfhelp #guidedjournaling #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Janis Daly, author of the book The Path Beneath Her Feet and creator of #31titleswomeninhistory, along with four additional authors from the list.   The compiled list of historical fiction represents thirty-one titles to read, discover, learn, and celebrate women who've made history, individually or collectively. Their achievements languish in the shadows, awaiting authors to write their stories and readers to embrace them.   According to Janis, developing the list wasn't easy because there are far more books than she could include. But this is how she made her final decision:   Had to be historical fiction Had to be written by a woman Looked for diversity in authors – cultural, type of publishing, and name recognition Looked for diversity in the subject – cultural, setting, field of recognition Ratings on Goodreads   Here is the list of books Janis has included for the 31 days of March in 2025: Akmaral by Judith Lindbergh - Amazon Warrior Women, Ancient History Asia American Daughters by Piper Huguley - Progressive political daughters and friends, Alice Roosevelt, Portia Washington, early 1900s America Can't We Be Friends by Denny S. Byce & Eliza Knight - Entertainers Ella Fitzgerald, Marilyn Monroe, 1950s America Circling the Sun by Paula McLain - Aviator Beryl Markham, 1920s Africa The Dark Lady's Mask by Mary Sharratt - Writer Aemilia Bassano Lanier, late 1500s England Daughters of Green Mountain Gap by Teri M. Brown - Women Healers of Rural America, late 1800s North Carolina Finding Margaret Fuller by Allison Pataki - Philosopher & Women's Rights Activist Margaret Fuller, mid 1800s Massachusetts & Italy Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray - Writer & Editor Jessie Redmond Fauset, 1920s New York Hild by Nicola Griffin - St. Hild of Whitby, Dark Ages England Illuminating Darwin by Jill George - Writer, Editor & Anthropologist Arabella Buckley, mid/late 1800s England The Invincible Miss Cust by Penny Haw - Veterinarian Aleen Cust, late 1800s Great Britain Katharine, the Wright Sister by Tracey Enerson Wood - Aviator Advisor & Business Manager Katharine Wright, early 1900s Ohio Katharine's Remarkable Road Trip by Gail Ward Olmsted - Civil War Nurse & Educator Katharine Prescott Wormeley, early 1900s New England Lady Flyer by Heather B. Moore - Aviator Nancy Harkness Love - World War II United States The Last Twelve Miles by Erika Robuck - Codebreaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman, 1920s Washington DC / Florida Lily of the Nile by Stephanie Dray - Princess Selene of Egypt, First Century BC, Rome Madame Pommery by Rebecca Rosenberg - Jeanne Alexandrine Pommery, mid/late 1800s France Mademoiselle Eiffel by Aimie K. Runyan - Claire Eiffel, late 1800s France The Mesmerist by Caroline Woods - Social activist Abby Swift Mendenhall, late 1800s Minnesota Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles - Librarian Jessie “Kit” Carson, World War I France A Pair of Wings by Carole Hopson - Aviator Bessie Coleman, 1920s Chicago / France / Germany The Path Beneath Her Feet by Janis Robinson Daly - American Women's Hospitals, 1930s/40s United States The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict - Mystery Writer Dorothy Sayers, 1930s London Saving Vincent by Joan Fernandez - Art Curator and Seller Jo van Gogh, 1890s Paris Scandalous Women by Gill Paul - Romance Writers Jackie Collins, Jacqueline Susann, 1960s New York & London The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana R. Chambers - Espionage Agent Julia McWilliams Child, World War II Asia Solitary Walker by N. J. Mastro - Mary Wollstonecraft Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly - Nurse & Abolitionist Georgeanna Woolsey, Civil War United States The Vow by Jude Berman - Artist Angelica Kauffman, 1700s Italy The Women by Kristin Hannah - Vietnam War Nurses, 1960s/1970s Women of the Post by Joshunda Sanders - Women's Army Corps First Black Unit & Major Charity Adams Earley, World War II   To learn more, head over to: https://janisrdaly.com/women-in-history-2025/   For your chance to win one of these amazing books, fill out this survey: https://us20.list-manage.com/survey?u=a032c3f5608248aaa0896e0d3&id=acbb9b45d9&attribution=false   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #janisdaly #31titleswomeninhistory #womenshistorymonth #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Teri M Brown has written 5 self-help books, a number of historical stories…  but this last one… about double butts – two mid-age people on a tandem bike cycling across the US, well, the title made me chuckle but the story caught my attention. For Teri, it was an epic adventure.  Today she shares: Why, and how, an epic adventure came to pass Never quit on a bad day You get a lot of junk out through tears Becomes an author The research that goes into writing a novel set in another place and time Her writing process Teri has great thoughts for us all when I ask what she wants you, dear listener, to think about.  She is a true inspiration. Listen now and then share this episode. Find Teri M Brown at https://www.terimbrown.com/ Learn more about Teri and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-teri-m-brown/  

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS "You do not want to leave this earth with things on a bucket list and wishing you had done something." - Teri M Brown What do you do when life has beaten you down? When you question your place in the world? After a bad 14 year marriage ended, Teri M Brown found herself questioning everything. It was during this tumultuous time that she met the man who would become her champion and would challenge her to reach new heights. It was time for a grand adventure. Teri and her new husband Bruce created a plan and in 2020 during the height of Covid-19 they set out on a tandem bike ride across the United States. 3102 miles later she found that she could conquer absolutely anything life would throw at her. Fast forward 5 years and Teri has published three novels as well as her latest book "10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure," featuring the lessons learned on her bike ride of a lifetime. Take it from Teri, throw out your bucket list and create a "do list" for as she learned, life is short and there is no time to waste. Get out there and do hard things! images: ©teri m brown - used with permission teri m brown website MORE ART UNKNOWN PODCASTS.fusion-portfolio-wrapper#fusion-portfolio-1 .fusion-portfolio-content{ padding: 25px 25px 25px 25px; text-align: center; }.fusion-portfolio-1 .fusion-portfolio-wrapper .fusion-col-spacing{padding:20px;}Crave Magazine2025-02-27T02:21:48-07:00 Ep63 Teri M Brown Ep63 Teri M BrownCrave Magazine2025-02-18T10:39:45-07:00 Ep62 DJ Windy M Ep62 DJ Windy MCrave Magazine2025-01-15T10:14:17-07:00 Ep61 Ant Boogie Ep61 Ant BoogieCrave Magazine2023-07-26T15:08:23-06:00 Ep60 Isabel Hülya Ergül Ep60 Isabel Hülya ErgülCrave Magazine2022-10-31T22:31:21-06:00 Ep59 Afro Preachah Ep59 Afro PreachahCrave Magazine2022-09-21T16:21:41-06:00 Ep58 Sofia Zolezzi Ep58 Sofia ZolezziCrave Magazine2022-08-17T06:48:23-06:00 Ep57 Janet Dossigny Ep57 Janet DossignyCrave Magazine2022-08-01T09:28:24-06:00 Ep56 Laura Viola Preciado Ep56 Laura Viola PreciadoCrave Magazine2022-07-19T13:26:00-06:00 Ep55 Suzanne Frazier Ep55 Suzanne FrazierCrave Magazine2022-02-14T08:10:16-07:00 Ep54 John Bacon Ep54 John BaconCrave Magazine2022-01-13T16:18:18-07:00 Ep53 Heidi Luerra Ep53 Heidi LuerraCrave Magazine2021-11-18T08:12:58-07:00 Ep52 Murat Germen Ep52 Murat GermenCrave Magazine2021-10-15T08:49:37-06:00 Ep51 Monalicious Ep51 MonaliciousCrave Magazine2021-10-08T13:41:28-06:00 Ep50 Jim Wills – part 2 Ep50 Jim Wills – part 2Crave Magazine2021-09-28T15:59:08-06:00 Ep49 Angel Espino Ep49 Angel EspinoCrave Magazine2021-09-28T12:32:43-06:00 Ep48 Jesse Doyle Ep48 Jesse DoyleCrave Magazine2021-08-11T05:02:21-06:00

Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity.Not letting 2020 get the best of her, Teri chose to go on an adventure that changed her outlook on life. She and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. She learned she is stronger than she realized and capable of anything she sets her mind to.Teri is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author who loves word games, reading, bumming on the beach, taking photos, singing in the shower, hunting for bargains, ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and mentoring others. https://www.terimbrown.com/bio.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/10-Little-Rules-Double-Butted-Adventure/dp/B0DR33PLQR/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w...

Join The MisFitNation as host Rich LaMonica welcomes back Teri M. Brown, an award-winning author and inspiring adventurer. From her early days as an Air Force brat in Athens, Greece, to homeschooling four children while building a writing career, Teri has embraced resilience and storytelling. She shares her journey from nonfiction success to publishing historical fiction, including Sunflowers Beneath the Snow and An Enemy Like Me. Teri's latest works, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap and 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure, highlight themes of strength, healing, and self-discovery. She also reflects on her cross-country tandem bicycle ride, raising funds for Toys for Tots and proving that adventure has no age limit. Tune in for a conversation on overcoming adversity, writing powerful stories, and inspiring personal growth. Whether you're a writer, an adventurer, or someone seeking motivation, this episode will leave you ready to embrace your own journey. Learn more about Teri here www.terimbrown.com Facebook.com/TeriMBrownAuthor Twitter.com/TeriMBrown1 Instagram.com/TeriMBrown_Author LinkedIn.com/in/TeriMBrown Goodreads.com/terimbrown Tiktok.com/@terimbrown_author Amazon Author: https://www.amazon.com/author/terimbrown Youtube.com/@TeriMBrown_Author Bookbub.com/profile/teri-m-brown Threads: @terimbrown_author

Phantom Electric Ghost With Teri M Brown: Author of Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, An Enemy Like Me On being an author Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity. Not letting 2020 get the best of her, Teri chose to go on an adventure that changed her outlook on life. She and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. She learned she is stronger than she realized and capable of anything she sets her mind to. Teri graduated from UNC Greensboro with a multitude of degrees – majors in Elementary Education and Psychology and minors in Math and Sociology – she just couldn't settle on one thing! While homeschooling her four children, she began her writing career by focusing on small businesses, writing articles, blog posts, and website content. During this time, Teri published five nonfiction self-help books dealing with real estate and finance, receiving "First Runner Up" in the Eric Hoffman Book Awards for 301 Simple Things You Can Do To Sell Your Home Now, finalist in the USA Best Books Awards for How To Open and Operate a Financially Successful Redesign, Redecorate, and Real Estate Staging Business and for 301 Simple Things You Can Do To Sell Your Home Now, and Honorable Mention in Foreword Magazine's Book of the Year Award for Private Mortgage Investing. In 2017, after finally getting out of an emotionally abusive 14-year marriage, Teri began dabbling in fiction, a lifelong dream. Upon winning the First Annual Anita Bloom Ornoff Award for Inspirational Short Story for a piece about her grandfather, she began writing in earnest, and published her debut novel in 2022, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow, a historical fiction set in Ukraine. Her second novel published in 2023, An Enemy Like Me, takes place during WWII. Her latest novel, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, a generational story about Appalachian healers came out in January 2024. In June 2024, her short story, The Youngest Lighthouse Keeper, came out in the anthology Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women. Her latest book, 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure, is an inspirational look at the life lessons she learned riding across the United States on a tandem bicycle and will be published in February 2025. Teri is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author who loves word games, reading, bumming on the beach, taking photos, singing in the shower, hunting for bargains, ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and mentoring others – especially youth and women who are having trouble discovering their worth. Learn more at www.terimbrown.com. Link: http://www.terimbrown.com/

Our guest on today's episode of the Mental Toughness podcast is Teri M. Brown.  Teri is an author, podcast host-“online for authors” - connecting readers with characters they'd like to invite to lunch. Winner of 2024 Positive Change Podcast Award.  Teri is based in North Carolina. She and her husband have ridden a tandem bicycle across the United States. Join us as we learn about Teri's story. https://www.terimbrown.com/ https://www.terimbrown.com/online-for-authors.html 5:04 Reading from day one 9:38 Creativity across writers 11:14 The Process Of Developing Characters 15:52 The Hinge Moment Of Biking Across America  22:11 Key Moments In That Journey 26:46 Learning The Most On The Bike 30:15 The Mental Toughness Of Dealing With All Sorts Of People 34:24 Using The Experience Of Riding Across America To Better Life After 39:38 The Key Question: What Is Something You Aren't Doing And What's Holding You Back    Don't forget you can also follow Dr. Rob Bell on Twitter or Instagram.  Follow At:  Twitter @drrobbell Instagram @drrobbell Download Your Daily Focus Road Map! https://drrobbell.com/ If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Barbara Dullaghan, author of the book, Secrets in the Hollow.  Barbara Dullaghan grew up in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown and is enthralled with the magic and energy of the towns. She is published in gifted education with Kendall Hunt and Prufrock Press and her short stories and poetry can be found in three anthologies. She and her husband, Jack, now live in coastal North Carolina and love spending time at the beach with their three children, spouses, and six energetic grandchildren. In my book review, I stated Secrets in the Hollow is a debut mystery set in the small town of Sleepy Hollow. Not only does the storyline follow Carrie Peters - a woman of forty who has yet to figure out her life because she has been hiding her past, but it also provides readers with a great sense of place. Throughout the story, we learn of the history of Sleepy Hollow, its cemetery, and its ghosts. At the same time, we learn of Carrie's secrets - her own personal ghosts that haunt every waking minute. ​What happens when secrets finally come out? Do friendships remain? Can Carrie find her happily-ever-after? I enjoyed Barbara's first novel, and those who enjoy mystery will certainly find this to be a good read. You can follow Author Barbara Dullaghan: Website: barbaradullaghan.com FB: @BarbaraDullaghanBooks/ X: @DullaghanBooks Youtube: @BarbaraDullaghan Pinterest: @BarbaraDullaghan IG: @barbara.dullaghan TikTok: @barbaradullaghan Linkedin: @barbaradullaghan   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #barbaradullaghan #secretsinthehollow #mystery #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Catherine Butterfield, author of the book, The Serpent and the Rose. Catherine was born in Manhattan but raised primarily in Minnesota and Massachusetts. (The Three M's) She was a skinny kid with miserable allergies and spent most of her youth indoors reading books. Her two biggest influences at that point were J.D. Salinger and Anne Frank. As an actress, she spent her early career acting regionally and then started writing for the stage. Her first break as a playwright came with the Manhattan Theatre Club production of JOINED AT THE HEAD, which she wrote and starred in, leading to other productions of her plays in the city and the beginnings of her TV career. Though relocated to Los Angeles, she never stopped writing plays; so far ten of them have been produced and published. During the pandemic she and husband RON WEST created over 60 short films for a series entitled LIFE DURING LOCKDOWN, which can be seen under her name on Youtube.  Recently, she has written her first novel, "The Serpent and the Rose," about the French queen Marguerite de Valois and her lifelong battle with her mother, Catherine de Medici. She lives in Santa Monica with Ron West and their cat, Pandita. Her daughter is the actress Audrey Corsa. In my book review, I stated that Marguerite began life as a French princess, became the Queen of Navarre through marriage, and chose to remove herself from that marriage as her husband became King of France. We follow Marguerite's life through journal entries, allowing us to see her dysfunctional family and the craziness of court life from her point of view. I loved that this was written in first person and in present tense - an unusual POV for a historical fiction novel - because I became quite attached to Marguerite and her quick wit and dry sense of humor. I typically do not care for books written about this period of time because I get slogged down in the details of a history I can't keep straight and names that mean nothing to me. However, Butterfield did an amazing job keeping readers engaged with salient facts, a quick tempo, and dashes of humor. I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone who loves historical fiction and a good laugh. You can follow Author Catherine Butterfield: Website: www.catherinebutterfield.com FB: @catherine.butterfield.129 IG: @catherine.butterfield LinkedIn: @Catherine Butterfield YouTube: @catherinebutterfield6347   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #catherinebutterfield #theserpentandtherose #historicalfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Joel David Bond, author of the book As Large As Your Spirit: A Reverse Refugee Memoir.  A born explorer, Joel has spent over two decades living and working around the world, from farm work in Italian vineyards to jet-setting as a London-based flight attendant. His recent work in Iraqi Kurdistan built bridges between some of the region's most elite students and the locally marginalized refugee community through service-learning. He holds a Master's in Education from the University of Nottingham, UK. His essay, “Amazing Grace,” was shortlisted for the 2022 Annie Dillard Award for Creative Nonfiction. Bond is available for interviews as well as speaking engagements and events on topics of refugee rights, education in post-conflict societies, life & culture in Iraqi Kurdistan, or travel-related topics. In my book review, I stated As Large as Your Spirit looks at Joel's life during a five-month forced stay on a Greek Island during the pandemic. Although at first glance, being stranded on a Greek Island sounds idyllic, readers soon realize that being trapped anywhere against your wishes is difficult. Though the setting is beautiful, Joel finds himself without friends, without access to funds, and with limited access to the internet during a time when governments limited a person's ability to travel or even interact outside their own home. In essence, Joel found himself a refugee, but one wishing to go back to the east while most refugees were leaving the east to head west. The book is about finding a place to call home - both physically and within oneself. It showcases the plight of refugees, unlike Joel, who had to flee from their home and must now find ways to make new lands their own. We even get a peek at Roma's, people who, though they live in a country, are not accepted as true citizens. This is a great memoir that will make you think about what it means to be a refugee and what you can do to eliminate your own biases. Great read. You can follow Author Joel David Bond: Website: joeldavidbond.com FB: @joeldavidbond IG: @joeldavidbond LinkedIn: @joeldavidbond   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #joeldavidbond #aslargeasyourspirit #memoir #refugee #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Dani Pettrey, author of the book One Wrong Move.  Dani has sold nearly 800,000 copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance. Her novels stand out for their "wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters" (Publishers Weekly), "gripping storyline[s]," (RT Book Reviews), and "sizzling undercurrent of romance" (USA Today). Her Alaskan Courage, Chesapeake Valor, and Coastal Guardian series have received praise from readers and critics alike. She's been honored with multiple awards, including the Daphne du Maurier Award, two HOLT Medallions, a two-time Christy Award finalist, two National Readers' Choice Awards, the Gail Wilson Award of Excellence, and Christian Retailing's Best Award. From her early years eagerly reading Nancy Drew mysteries, to paging through Agatha Christie novels or watching on-the-edge-of-her-seat adventure movies, Dani has always enjoyed mystery and suspense. She considers herself blessed to be able to write the kind of stories she loves--full of plot twists and peril, love, and longing for hope and redemption. Her greatest joy as an author is sharing the stories God lays on her heart. She researches murder and mayhem from her home in Maryland, where she lives with her husband. In my book review, I stated that One Wrong Move is a Christian Mystery and Suspense with a great side of romance. Andi is ex-FBI because of what the higher-ups called a botched job. She now works as an investigator for an insurance company. After a gallery heist, she meets Christian, a security expert and private investigator who installed the gallery's security system. Immediately, the two find themselves in the middle of some strange game with the thief or thieves who leave riddles for them to find. Unfortunately, the object of the "game" seems to include the demise of both Christian and Andi. As they dodge one attempt on their life after another, Andi and Christian have to face their feelings for one another as well as the mistakes in their pasts. Will Andi be vindicated? Can Christian convince Andi that he is on the up and up? Or will those intent on killing them win before they know? You can follow Author Dani Pettrey: Website: www.danipettrey.com/ FB: @DaniPettrey IG: @authordanipettrey X: @authordpettrey Goodreads: @danipettrey   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #danipettrey #onewrongmove #thriller #suspense #christian #romance #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

Today, Online for Authors will be hosted by an amazing guest host, Carole O'Neill. Her guest is Maryann McFadden, author of the book The Book Lover. In 2007 Maryann McFadden “won the literary lottery” according to writing blogs when her previously self-published novel, The Richest Season, sold at auction to Hyperion Books. It became a Target Breakout Novel and an Indie Next Pick by the American Booksellers Association. Her next 2 novels, Cape Cod Light and The Book Lover are also Indie Next Picks. Her 4th novel, The Cemetery Keeper's Wife, is a historical novel set in her NJ hometown and has become a book club sensation. It is a novel she believes she was destined to write. Maryann's books have been translated into multiple languages and her unusual publishing journey has inspired many aspiring authors. You can reach her at maryannmcfadden.com. The Christmas Star is her fifth novel. In Carole's book review, she stated that if you love to read, and especially if you love to discover independent bookstores, you'll enjoy The Book Lover by Maryann McFadden. Her bookstore owner, Ruth, is not only believable, but you'll find yourself encouraging her to find her way to the second chance she doesn't think is possible. In fact, the book if full of second chances. Just as you're sure you know where the story is going, you'll be surprised by a new twist you never saw coming. Any writer who is struggling with a decision of whether to self-publish or wait for an answer from an agent, will recognize Lucy's dilemma and be amazed at how she solves her problems. This is an easy and enjoyable read that I recommend you add to your list of TBR's. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290 You can follow Author Maryann McFadden Website: www.maryannmcfadden.com   FB: https://www.facebook.com/maryannmcfaddenauthor IG: https://www.instagram.com/maryannmcfaddenauthor/   Purchase The Book Lover on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3WuyC0w Ebook: https://amzn.to/4fdOwnx   Carole O'Neill, Author and Podcast Guest Host: https://caroleoneillauthor.com/   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #maryannmcfadden #thebooklover #contemporaryfiction #womensfiction #romance #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview #caroleoneill *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Patti Frye Meredith, author of the book South of Heaven. Patti's debut novel came out late in life and for her, that's right on time. She could not be happier. She grew up in Galax, Virginia. Most of her stories are set in her beloved Blue Ridge Mountains, but South of Heaven takes place in the North Carolina Sandhills, in Carthage where her family's roots run deep. Please know that the Carthage in South of Heaven was born from long ago visits to see her grandmothers, a Carthage formed from hazy childhood memories that have become more imaginary than real. If you know the real Carthage, she apologizes for misplaced landmarks and fictitious churches. After living all over over the South—Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana—she and her husband, Lee, have settled back in Chapel Hill with their Springer Spaniel, Maggie. Nothing could be finer. In my book review, I stated South of Heaven is a contemporary family fiction that is filled to the brim with amazing characters, as well as a delightful and though-provoking storyline. In fact, if you have family - and we all do - you'll relate to miscommunications, slights, white lies, bold-faced lies, and reinventions of the past that often occur between those we love. Fern made a poor choice when she was barely accountable for such things and has lived with the consequences every single day since. Except for her son, her aunt, and one friend, she has kept to herself, hoping to somehow atone for her sins. Her sister, Leona, on the other hand, seems to have it all, moving beyond their rotten childhood. But what happens when truth - old and new - becomes headline news? ​I love this story because it is one of redemption and love. We all make mistakes. We all try to cover those mistakes up, usually with disastrous results. We all find a way to love family, despite it all. This is a wonderful novel, and I highly recommend it. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 You can follow Author Patti Meredith: Website: www.pattimeredith.com   Purchase South of Heaven on Amazon: Purchase the paperback. Purchase the ebook. Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #pattimeredith #southofheaven #familyfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Traci Odom, an audiobook narrator and voice-artist who is going to chat with us about audiobook production – where to find a narrator, how to pick the right one for your project, the timeline for production, and her experiences when creating audio for authors. Traci, an American-born actor and voice artist, has built a successful career that spans decades. As a stage, film, and television actor, she has played everything from a tree to an Irish Setter to a lawyer, but it is as a veteran narrator of more than 350 audiobooks that she has truly found her voice, inviting her listeners into the worlds of romance, witchcraft, devilry, and vampirism. Working in close collaboration with her authors, she brings their creations to life with dynamic energy and commitment. Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290  You can follow Audiobook Narrator Traci Odom: Website: www.traciodom.com FB: @ traci.odom.12  IG: @ traciodomvoiceartist  Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 #traciodom #tieranwilder #audiobook #audiobooknarrator #narrator #voiceartist #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Leslie K Simmons, author of the book Red Clay, Running Waters.  Leslie K. Simmons writes about extraordinary people at the center of crucial turning points in American history. She is particularly fascinated by outliers and the lesser known (but no less incredible) stories that slip through history's cracks. After decades of research, she followed a path marked by serendipities to the true story of John and Sarah Ridge and her debut novel, Red Clay, Running Waters. In my book review, I stated Red Clay, Running Waters​ is a masterful account of John Ridge, a Cherokee statesman and his wife, Sarah Northrop. Simmons' research is phenomenal and gives readers a glimpse into what it was like as Georgia tried to force the Cherokee from its borders. Quite honestly, I had trouble reading and could only take the novel in small doses. Not because of the writing - which was flawless - but because of what I learned about how my government treated the Cherokee - lying, slandering, stealing, and killing. In addition to the heartless treatment of a great People, the book also looks at love. The relationship between Sarah and John is beautiful, though in no way perfect. Despite having continual trials, this couple found a way to keep moving forward. It certainly gave me hope. This is not a book for the faint of heart, but one that should be on everyone's TBR list. You can follow Author Leslie K Simmons: Website: leslieksimmons.com FB: @leslieksimmons-author IG: @lksimmonsauthor LinkedIn: @leslie-k-simmons-author   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 #leslieksimmons #redclayrunningwaters #historicalfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, sponsored by Maryland Pickers, Rich welcomes back author Teri M. Brown. Teri discusses her latest book, "Daughters of Green Mountain Gap," set in the 1890s Appalachian Mountains. She delves into the intriguing world of granny women—mountain healers using roots, herbs, and mountain magic—and the generational clash between traditional and modern medicine. Teri also shares her journey of research, writing challenges, and the importance of marketing for authors, offering listeners a captivating glimpse into her unique storytelling process.Teri M Brown, AuthorSponsor Message:This episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett is sponsored by Maryland Pickers. Since 2012, Maryland Pickers has been your go-to for professional junk removal and hauling services in Harford and Baltimore Counties. Whether you need residential or commercial junk removal, heavy lifting, or a dumpster rental, Maryland Pickers offers friendly, affordable, and reliable service. Contact them today for a free, no-obligation onsite estimate and experience the difference of working with a family-owned business that values customer satisfaction. Visit marylandpickers.com for more details.Send us a Text Message.EMILY ANNE PHOTOGRAPHY – "everyday is a day worth capturing all of life's precious moments, one photo at a time." (emilyadolph.com)Maryland PickersFamily Owned & Operated - Maryland Pickers Junk Removal & Hauling - Serving Harford & Baltimore CouDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingFacebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingInstagram – Harford County LivingTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Recorded at the Freedom Federal Credit Union StudiosHosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email ...

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Rebecca Hodge, author of the book Wildland.  Rebecca is a former veterinarian and clinical research scientist who lives and writes in North Carolina. Her novels WILDLAND and OVER THE FALLS both place memorable characters in situations filled with suspense. She has three grown sons, one crazy dog, and one patient husband. When not writing on the back porch or brewing yet another mug of tea, she loves hiking, travel, and (of course) curling up with a good book. In my book review, I stated that Wildland is a contemporary suspense that will have you gripping your seat and praying for Kat Jamison and those in her care. Kat heads to the Blue Ridge Mountains to get away for a while. She needs to make a big decision about the return of her breast cancer. Does she continue to fight, as her daughter wants her to do, or does she allow the cancer to take her life, as she believes she wants to do. Within moments of her arrival, her peaceful, alone time is transformed by two dogs, and two families staying nearby. Add a drought and a summer lightning storm, and Kat's survival is in question long before she intended - as is the survival of others now in her care. ​This book made me think about life, living it fully, and what I would do if faced with a battle. Definitely a great read. You can follow Author Rebecca Hodge: Website: www.rebeccahodgefiction.com/ FB: @ rebeccahodgefiction IG: @ rhodge.fiction     Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1 #rebeccahodge #wildland #suspense #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Bookologist Stephanie Affinito of A Lit Life. She's going to chat with us about a new concept called Bookology, which is the study of books and reading and notebooks and writing, mixed with mindfulness and creativity to bring you restorative reading and writing. Stephanie states on her website that “books and reading have the power to transform our lives. We meet new friends, travel to locations, experience new perspectives and learn valuable life lessons with each turn of the page. And, when we explore the themes of the book in our own lives, from love and relationships to baking and gardening, magic happens. The book leaves us a better person than when we started.” Stephanie is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of books and writing. Through her blog, podcast, and coaching endeavors, Stephanie delves into the profound impact of literature on our lives, weaving together stories of personal growth, healing, and empowerment. Her journey from a childhood immersed in books to navigating through life's challenges with the solace of literature showcases the profound influence of reading and writing on our well-being. She has an inspiring vision and commitment to fostering restorative reading practices for a brighter, more connected future. She blogs about the power of leading literate lives at www.alitlife.com and podcasts weekly on books and reading, writing and notebooks and everything in between on Get Lit(erate). She also chats with a new children's literature author every week on her KidLit Love podcast, too. You can follow Stephanie Affinito: Website: www.alitlife.com FB: @AffinitoLit IG: @AffinitoLit X: @AffinitoLit Threads: @affinitolit Patreon: www.getliterate.co   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #stephanieaffinito #bookology #bookologist #notebooking #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

On this episode, you'll meet a multi-talented author with a passion for storytelling and empathy. From homeschooling four children while writing nonfiction self-help books on real estate and finance.  Then transitioning to fiction, crafting compelling narratives like "Sunflowers Beneath the Snow" and "An Enemy Like Me," exploring historical events with a focus on understanding and compassion. You; 'll also hear about an inspiring journey that extends beyond writing, including a transformative 3102-mile tandem bicycle ride across the US, raising $34K for charity, and hosting podcasts. That amazing lady is Teri M, Brown, Someone You Should Know.TABLE OF CONTENTS00:00:00 Interview with Teri Brown about her company00:00:19 Exploring Patriotism Through Teri Brown's Military Upbringing00:02:10 Patriotism and Military Service in the Family00:05:56 Interview with Teri Brown: Exploring Career Transitions and Academic Background00:06:45 Exploring Teri Brown's Diverse Writing Career00:08:40 Transitioning from Nonfiction to Fiction: Gaining Confidence Through Accolades00:09:23 Interview with Teri Brown about Writing and Overcoming Obstacles00:12:14 Exploring the Ukraine Conflict Through Fiction: A Conversation with Author Teri Brown00:14:40 Exploring Historical Fiction Novels with Teri Brown00:18:02 Discussion on Historical Fiction Books by Teri Brown00:19:00 Exploring the Healing Powers of Granny Women with Teri Brown00:22:11Tandem Bicycle Ride Across the United States in 202000:27:10 Teri Brown's Charity Bike Ride for Toys for Tots Raises $34,00000:29:31 Interview with Teri Brown on The Writer's Lounge Podcast00:35:18 Interview with Teri Brown about her musical career Tip Jar:Click here to buy the Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to Teri's website Click here to purchase Teri's latest book Click here to go to Teri's  Online For Authors podcast Click here to go to Teri's  Writer's Lounge podcast Click here to go to Teri's Facebook Click here to go to Teri's Instagram Click here to go to Teri's Twitter /X Click here to go to Teri's LinkedIn Click here to go to Teri's YouTube Click here to go to Teri's Pinterest Here's the email address to ask Teri a question:  teri@terimbrown.comSponsor Link:Click here to check out SummarAI zeAll music used by permission from the artistSomeone You Should Know 2024 // CaHow to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Edward Trayer, organizer of The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, and author of 18 children, YA, and adult books under the pen names of Billy Bob Buttons and Hickory Crowl. Today, Edward and I are chatting about book awards – what they are, what makes a good award, why you want to enter, and what to do if you win. Edward is a young talented author. On top of being a secondary school English teacher, he is also a pilot. Born in the Viking city of York, he and his wife, Therese, a true Swedish girl from the IKEA county of Småland, now live in Stockholm and London. Their twin girls, Rebecca and Beatrix, and little boy, Albert, inspire him every day to pick up a pen and work on his books. When not writing, he enjoys tennis and playing 'MONSTER!' with his three children. He is the author of the much loved, The Gullfoss Legends, Rubery Award finalist, Felicity Brady and the Wizard's Bookshop, UK People Book Prize runner-up, TOR Assassin Hunter and TOR Wolf Rising. I Think I Murdered Miss' is his ninth children's novel and recently won The UK People's Book Prize.   You can follow Edward, aka Billy Bob Buttons: Website: https://www.bbbuttons.co.uk/ and https://www.thewsa.co.uk/   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #edwardtrayer #billybobbuttons #hickorycrowl #thewishingshelfbookawards #wishingshelfawards #bookawards #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jennifer Manocherian, author of the book Alpha Bette.  Alpha Bette is Jennifer's first novel. She put much of her personal and professional life experience into writing it, having been a family therapist, divorce mediator, Broadway and Off-Broadway producer, musical book writer, screenwriter & producer, and screenwriting teacher. She co-wrote and produced the films Family Blues and Boundary Waters (in production) as well as wrote the book of two musicals that are streaming online: Marry Harry, a full-length musical, and Cockroaches & Cologne, a short musical. She is a proud board member of New York Stage and Film, The Peace Studio, and 18by Vote. She is married with five children and many grandchildren—great source material! In my book review, I stated Alpha Bette is a contemporary fiction told from the viewpoint of several characters who revolve around the matriarch Bette Gartner. At ninety-five, Bette has lost her husband, most of her friends, and even her granddaughter. She has to rely on help from her housekeeper and night nurse after a fall that left her reliant on her wheelchair. One morning, after what she is sure is a sign from her dead husband, Bette orchestrates a dinner party. The entire story takes place in one day giving readers a glimpse into the past and present of Bette and those around her: housekeeper, aide, two neighbors, daughter and son-in-law, great-granddaughter, and what Bette hopes to be her eventual great-grandson-in-law. Throw in a cremated parrot, political prisoners, a spoiled puppy, a cancer scare, and a medium who Bette believes can speak to her husband, George, and you have a dinner party you'll never forget. This book reminds me a bit of My Grandmother Told Me To Tell You She's Sorry by Fredrik Backman and The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley. I think it is because we get into the heads of so many characters and see how they touch one another's lives. ​Jennifer states that people either love or hate the ending. I'm in the love category, but that may be because I saw it coming! This is another must-read. You can follow Author Jennifer Manocherian: Website: https://jennifermanocherian.net/ FB: @ jmanocherian IG: @jennifermanocherian LinkedIn: @jennifer-manocherian-2421855   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #jennifermanocherian #alphabette #contemporary #familyfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview