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Join us on The Writing Community Chat Show as we sit down with the incredible John Marrs, a former freelance journalist turned bestselling author! John has had an illustrious career, interviewing celebrities for top publications, including The Guardian, OK! Magazine, and more. But that's just the beginning!In this live YouTube interview, we'll delve into John's fascinating journey from journalism to the world of fiction writing. Discover the secrets behind his incredible success and hear about his latest book, "The Marriage Act," and his amazing 1 millions plus sales on Amazon!John's literary journey includes bestsellers like "The One," "The Good Samaritan," and "What Lies Between Us," the latter of which has been optioned by Renée Zellweger's production company. Don't miss this chance to hear about his upcoming release, "Keep It In The Family," and his intriguing re-release of "Welcome to Wherever You Are," now titled "The Vacation."Get ready for an engaging conversation with an accomplished author whose works have garnered critical acclaim and worldwide recognition.Find his website here: https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=f70ce14367b8e1e7JmltdHM9MTY5NTE2ODAwMCZpZ3VpZD0xMjgyYjc0ZC02MTUxLTYxYWEtMGRlMS1hNmFiNjU1MTY3NzImaW5zaWQ9NTIxNg&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=1282b74d-6151-61aa-0de1-a6ab65516772&psq=john+marrs&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuam9obm1hcnJzYXV0aG9yLmNvbS8&ntb=1Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/MPOusJ-Azu4#JohnMarrs #JohnMarrsAuthor #Writing #WritingCommunity #Interview #BookLovers #CreativeWriting #InspiringConversations #SuccessStory ______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286Hey! We have spent 3 years using StreamYard. You can see how much we love its features, and how we can make it look great for live streaming. We are huge fans and they are constantly improving their service. Check it out with our link and we could earn from referrals!https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4835638006775808This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5445493/advertisement
Welcome Back to Episode 3 of Boozed and Reviewed! This episode consisted of shit books, strong alcohol, and semi-funny cohosts. We review the pretty average books we each read this month, discuss the book of the month: What Lies Between Us by John Marrs and we do all of the above while sipping on the strongest alcohol we've had thus far! Hope you're ready for chaos, booze, and books; because we're back babyyyyyy! ❗ SPOILERS ARE INCLUDED IN EACH REVIEW ❗ Check out our Instagram page! https://www.instagram.com/boozedandreviewedpod/?hl=en
Nayomi Munaweera is the award-winning author of novels “Island of a Thousand Mirrors” and “What Lies Between Us”. She has been named one of “Twelve Women of Color Writers You Need to Know” by Bustle Magazine and “One of the Asian American Women Writers Who are Going to Change the World” by Electric Literature. Nayomi talks about her Sri Lankan mom Upamali who first immigrated to Nigeria and then to the USA, where she founded and successfully ran Montessori schools. We learn about how important it is to hear our mother's (or anyone's) story, about divorce and finding new happiness in one's 60s, about the resilience of South Asian immigrants in the US, and about arranged marriages. Nayomi also talks about the civil war in Sri Lanka, about patriarchy and healing our mother-wound. She shares her enlightening experience with ayahuasca, which lead her not only to appreciate her mother but also to feel the urgency of honoring and healing Mother Earth. For more about Nayomi and her work, please visit her website. To contact Ana, to be a guest, or suggest a guest, please send your mail to: info@thankyoumama.net For more about “Thank You, Mama" and to subscribe to the newsletter, please visit: http://www.thankyoumama.net To connect with Ana on social media: https://www.instagram.com/anatajder/ https://www.facebook.com/ana.tajder https://www.linkedin.com/in/anatajder/ https://twitter.com/tajder
2/2: BOOKS TO FILM Adam Hamdy (Black 13, Red Wolves) and John Marrs (The One, What Lies Between Us) discuss adapting books to film. What's it like seeing your book come to life on the screen, how TV has changed the way we read and what authors can learn from film.VICTORIA SELMANAmazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3xmvMeSWebsite for news and giveaways: http://www.victoriaselmanauthor.com/Twitter: @VictoriaSelmanWe love to hear from our listeners! Find me on Twitter @VictoriaSelman and join in the chat using #OnTheSofaWithVictoria.Produced by Junkyard DogMusic courtesy of Southgate & LeighCrime Time
We often talk about Saul's "Damascus Road" conversion. But of course, his mind, heart, and actions don't change on the Damascus Road. For that, he needs to be subject to someone else's power, and they must show mercy. Only by being in a place to perceive his own actions through someone else's experience could he be changed.
In our second episode of the Delete + Reset series, we talk about race, racism, and your role in racial reconciliation as Dr. Lucretia Berry, founder of Brownicity, joins the show. How exactly is “race” defined? What is racism? Who has white privilege? Dr. Berry defines these terms and helps us delete mindsets that are unhealthy and holding back our country (and our relationships!) like the “bootstrap mentality” and staying quiet so we don’t offend people. She also shares three practical ways to talk to your kids about race in a non-awkward way. I love how Dr. Berry talked about how we don’t live in a vacuum so what we do impacts our collective and how silence aligns with complicity because lies don’t mind being loud, obnoxious, and wrong. If you want to know how to talk about race with your kids and friends, how to replace antiquated mindsets with God’s truth, and how to make our country a better place to live, and you’re ready for a conversation about race that’s handled with grace and kindness, listen in. Key Quotes “Race is not biological. It’s policies and practices put in place to hold people in particular categories in relation to power.” - Dr. Lucretia Berry “Race isn’t a topic we learn about; we just live the consequences of it.” - Dr. Lucretia Berry “It does take miracles to intersect and disrupt the system.” - Dr. Lucretia Berry “We all collectively impact each other. We don’t live in a vacuum.” - Dr. Lucretia Berry “If you have the opportunity to contribute and cultivate and create a neighborhood that resonates love for everyone, wouldn’t you want to do that?” - Dr. Lucretia Berry “Our silence aligns with our complicity.” - Dr. Lucretia Berry “Lies don’t mind being loud.” - Dr. Lucretia Berry “We do have to be conduits of love and truth.” - Dr. Lucretia Berry “Silence allows the lies to be loud and obnoxious and wrong… and attractive.” - Dr. Lucretia Berry “Shed the lies. Lean into the truth.” - Dr. Lucretia Berry “When we talk about race, the Holy Spirit is always in the room.” - Jill E. McCormick Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you! Be a part of the Podcast Facebook group for a chance to win a spot in Dr. Berry’s course What LIES Between Us course Brownicity Hidden Figures movie “But slavery was so long ago” timeline Brownicity’s course for kids Books for kids Jill’s book recommendations to learn about race and racial healing Jill’s Inner Critic Challenge About Dr. Lucretia Berry Dr. Lucretia Carter Berry is the founder of Brownicity: Many Hues, One Humanity, an agency dedicated to advocacy, education, and support for racial healing and antiracism that hosts thousands of learners committed to an antiracism learning journey. She is a wife to Nathan and a mother of three girls. A former college professor, she is learning to courageously create the world for which she is designed. Lucretia created a ‘beginners’ course and authored the accompanying study guide called, What LIES Between Us: Fostering First Steps Toward Racial Healing. Lucretia earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and MA in English from Iowa State University, and her BA from South Carolina State University. Lucretia and her family get to be a part of the amazing community that is Mosaic Church, Charlotte. She finds joy in prayer, dark-chocolate covered almonds, and dancing! Here’s how to connect with Dr. Lucretia Berry Dr. Berry's Instagram Brownicity Website Brownicity Twitter Brownicity Facebook Brownicity Instagram Here’s how to connect with Jill Website GraceInRealLifePodcast.com Instagram Facebook group Facebook page Subscribe to Jill’s weekly “the good + the grace” email
In this episode Philippa talks about online bookclubs and 3 podcasts she listens to. Philippa reviews 5 books and interviews author John Marrs! Books reviewed include "What Lies Between Us" by John Marrs, "Remember Me" by Amy McLellan, "The Archers - Ambridge At War' By Catherine Miller, "Platform Seven" by Louise Doughty and "On Borrowed Time" by Adam Croft.
DARK MYSTERIES Tuesday and Friday at 2am CET - Wednesday and Friday at 1pm CET. This program is hosted by Madeleine d'Este. This week, Madeleine talks about the book "What Lies Between Us" by John Marrs.
It has been a heavy few weeks here in the United States, as our country as been rocked by the murder of George Floyd, and people have taken to the streets and to social media to express their anger – and also to listen and to learn from one another. Maybe you’ve felt anxious, overwhelmed, heartbroken, confused, humbled, frustrated, or scared. Or maybe, like me, you’ve felt ALL of that. That’s why I felt it was so important to continue our conversation about racism on the podcast this week by inviting back two women who have profoundly impacted my life and taught me so much over the past year, Dr. Lucretia Berry of First Name Basis (http://firstnamebasis.org/) podcast. I got to know these two brilliant mothers and anti-racism educators when they each came on the podcast last year (epsiode 113 (https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/113-teach-kids-about-racism/) ), and I’m so grateful that our friendships have deepened since that time and they have continued to teach me "off the air" about these super important topics that are dramatically impacting our country right now. Because we have a relationship of trust, I have been able to ask them my uncomfortable and uninformed questions, and having those heartfelt conversations has taught me so much and, really, changed my life. Today, I am asking them YOUR questions, which I’ve gathered from emails and messages I received after these two ladies came on the show. I grouped similar questions together, and then chose THREE that we will focus on today: 1) If children aren't "color blind," why don't my children ever describe people by the color of their skin? 2) I have a Black friend who says he/she has not experienced racism, so it’s hard for me to believe what I hear about racism in the news. Should I listen to my friend, or should I listen to the voices of the media? 3) Is ‘reverse racism’ real? If you are interested in seeing the video of the three of us talking together and hear our entire conversation, which was actually an hour long, I have posted that on YouTube (https://youtu.be/8MVRbb1OIoU) . As you listen to this episode, I hope that you will imagine that I am inviting you into my home to sit with me and be taught by two of my dear friends. That is truly how I think of all 3 in 30 episodes, but especially this one, and I’m so grateful to be part of a community where we genuinely listen, learn, and seek together. Major Takeaways 1) Children won’t discuss what they don’t have the language or the permission to describe. Give them the language by teaching them about melanin and describing the different hues of humanity, and try not to react uncomfortably to conversations about race with your children. 2) Listen to people's experiences and anecdotes, but also dig into the research and the history of systemic racism in this country, and remember that this is not just about overt discriminatory acts; it’s also woven into our country’s major institutions and policies and the way they are enforced. 3) "Racial prejudice" is real and can be harbored by anyone of any race, which is not okay. But the concept of “reverse racism” is not legitimate because racism is "prejudice plus the systemic power to protect or reinforce that prejudice." Next Actions! Join Dr. Lucretia Berry’s five-week online course “ What LIES Between Us (https://join.brownicity.com/courses/what-lies-between-us-live) ” at Brownicity.com. Listen to Jasmine Bradshaw’s podcast about teaching children about race, religion, and culture via Patreon community (https://www.patreon.com/firstnamebasis) to dive in deeper. Further Resources Video of this conversation on YouTube (https://youtu.be/8MVRbb1OIoU) Dr. Lucretia Berry's TED Talk: " Children Will Light Up the World, If We Don't Keep Them in the Dark (https://www.ted.com/talks/lucretia_berry_children_will_light_up_the_world_if_we_don_t_keep_them_in_the_dark) "...
Today, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: seasonal reading vibes and buddy reads during quarantine Current Reads: bookish serendipity books and books from repeat authors (that we’ve read before) Deep Dive: how to respond to the “I don’t have time to read” comments Book Presses: one of few authors that gets a second book on the press list and a contemporary WWII classic. Ha! As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down! *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!* . . . . . Bookish Moments: 4:41 - East of Eden by John Steinbeck Current Reads: 7:05 - The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins 7:42 - The Hotel Neversink by Adam O’Fallon Price (Meredith) 8:11 - The Shining by Stephen King 8:15 - The Body by Richard Backman 10:38 - Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 11:32 - What Lies Between Us by John Marrs (Kaytee) 11:57 - Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel 14:01 - The One by John Marrs 14:02 - The Passengers by John Marrs 17:32 - Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson (Meredith) 21:02 - The Secret History by Donna Tartt 21:05 - Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith 21:28 - Book of the Month 21:34 - The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver (Kaytee) 23:58 - One Day in December by Josie Silver 24:38 - The Whispered Word (Secret Book and Scone Society #2) by Ellery Adams (Meredith) 25:35 - The Secret, Book, and Scone Society by Ellery Adams 26:42 - The Book of Candlelight (Secret Book and Scone #3) by Ellery Adams 27:07 - Untamed by Glennon Doyle (Kaytee) 28:24 - Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Deep Dive -I Don’t Have Time to Read: 39:42 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 40:04 - 168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam 43:08 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 43:23 - David Sedaris Books: Calypso and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim 43:29 - Liane Moriarty Books: What Alice Forgot and Big Little Lies 43:42 - The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz (Meredith) 44:08 - The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz 44:17 - The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 47:53 - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (Kaytee) 50:13 - The movie (that I haven’t watched yet) on Netflix Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com
Guest: Adele Stan is a columnist for the American Prospect and the editor of Right Wing Watch. Guest: Nayomi Munaweera, award winning writer of the novel Island of a Thousand Mirrors and What Lies Between Us. She writes mostly about the perils of living in a female body in the midst of misogynistic patriarchy. She is finishing her third novel, psycho sexual literary thriller. The post Feminists on the Warren Campaign appeared first on KPFA.
Here are a few incredible resources that we personally recommend: Brownicity.com Books/workbooks: "Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America" by Dr. Jennifer Harvey, "The Hate You Give" Angie Thomas, "What Lies Between Us" by Dr. Lucretia Carter Berry Children's books: "ColorFull" by Dorena Williamson, "All the Colors We Are" by Katie Kissinger, "The Skin You Live In" by Michael TylerThe Liturgists Podcast Season 6 Episode 2 "Is All History White History?"Documentaries: "Race the Power of An Illusion" by California Newsreel. Netflix has: "The 13th", "Hello Privilege it's me Chelsea", "Explained" series "The Racial Wealth Gap" episode, "When They See Us"
Meet Lucretia Berry. She has a PhD, rocked a TedTalk, is raising three beautiful daughters and has been called to create and cultivate racial healing through anti-racism education. Lucretia is the co-founder of Brownicity and the author of What Lies Between Us. Lucretia’s story will help you pay attention to the Holy Spirit’s leading and not be ruled by doubt but belief in your own story. She has experienced God’s transformation and revelation in every area of her life so it could be God’s story and not her own. Lucretia knows sometimes Jesus changes your direction to get you to your promised land.
As people around the country prepare to celebrate Mother's Day, we contemplate the reality that U.S. women are having fewer children than ever before. What are the social conditions and personal decisions leading to this development, and how does it change our concepts of family and even of womanhood? We speak with Jenny Brown, organizer with National Women's Liberation and author of Birth Strike: The Hidden Fight Over Women's Work; Nayomi Munaweera, author of Island of a Thousand Mirrors and What Lies Between Us; and Grace Talusan, author of The Body Papers. Then we lighten it up with comics Diane Amos, a mom and grandmother (and the internationally renowned Pine Sol Lady), and Lisa Geduldig, an honorary Jewish mother. They'll be performing Thursday night at Ashkenaz, along with comic moms Emily van Dyke, Karinda Dobbins and Brandi Brandes. The post Four Non-Moms (and one who is) appeared first on KPFA.
Cheri and Amy couldn't fit all the questions they had to ask Lucrecia Berry, author of What Lies Between Us, into one episode. In this follow-up, Lucrecia shares practical advice for how to handle conversations about race when you just don't know what to say. It's possible to create safe places to build unity, and Lucrecia Berry gives us the tools!
Bringing change into the charged issues of race in America is an area in which many of us feel unsure. Lucretia Berry, the fierce-hearted author of What Lies Between Us, shares how to build our vocabulary and muscles for having difficult but transforming conversations about race. In this riveting episode, Lucretia shares her personal journey of discussions in her family and equips us for these conversations in our own lives. This is for every person who has watched the problems of race on the news and thought, I wish I knew what to do to help.
In this episode, we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for March 2018, What Lies Between Us by Nayomi Munaweera, a story about a girl from Sri Lanka, and the tragic series of traumas that shape her life. It's a story about the pressures of growing up female in a culture steeped in misogyny, coming of age as an immigrant in a new country, and the tension of never feeling good enough. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums. This Month's Book Club Panelists: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo) Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books & Boba April 2018 pick is One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter by Scaachi Koul This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Sorry for the wait this month, but here is our monthly news episode for March 2018 featuring updates on new releases, publishing deals, and newsworthy stories. Don't forget! The Books & Boba March 2018 pick is What Lies Between Us by Nayomi Munaweera. We'll be releasing our discussion episode next week! For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads group. Follow the hosts: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo) Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow the Book Club: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
In this episode, we discuss the Books & Boba Book Club pick for February 2018, *Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too * by Jomny Sun, An intrspective picture book about a cute alien's journey to find out what it means to be "human." Our hosts recap their favorite characters and storylines, as well as their thoughts on the book's approach to imposter syndrome, artistic endeavors, and what gives life meaning. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums. This Month's Book Club Panelists: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo) Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books & Boba March 2018 pick is What Lies Between Us by Nayomi Munaweera This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Jeff is joined by author Nayomi Munaweera, whose second novel – What Lies Between Us – was recently released. They discuss writing, elephants, and travel to Nayomi's native Sri Lanka, now that the 32-year civil war has ended. We visit with musical polymath Jef Stott, and hear an original story by travel writer Lavinia Spalding.
Rachel shares with us her realization that her unhappiness could no longer be borne. She describes her method of working through her decision to end her marriage. She rises victorious and happy in her new life. Rachel also shares her excitement about her new project, SPARK: Cards for Humanity. Rachel Rosen is the Founder of SPARK: Cards For Humanity, a fun, relationship-building activity, for leaders and communities who want to strengthen bonds and believe that meaningful conversations have a lasting impact. She also currently works for an educational nonprofit, where she coaches leaders to create powerful, equitable learning conditions for their schools and communities. Rachel’s extensive training in leadership and coaching, as well as her personal experience in an interracial same-sex relationship, has shaped her deep belief that—when space is created for meaningful connection, transformation ignites, community is built, and new possibilities emerge for a more hopeful tomorrow. What was the one thing that was holding you back from accepting self love? Everybody’s influence. There was so much fear about what other people were going to think or judge. Who is one person who has changed your life for the better? My current partner, Leah. She is one of the most incredible human beings I’ve ever met. What is the best advice that you have ever received? “Listen first. Speak second.” What is your favorite self care habit? Yoga and tending to my body mindfully. I also journal my goals and intentions each week. What is your favorite quote? Cornell West, “Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public.” What is your favorite app or resource to help with our own for self care Every once in a while, Oprah and Depak have 21 day meditation challenges that are free. I think they are phenomenal. What book are you reading right now? What Lies Between Us, by Nayomi Munaweera.
Nayomi Munaweera's debut novel, Island of a Thousand Mirrors was long-listed for the Man Asia Prize and won the Commonwealth Regional Prize for Asia . It was short-listed for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature and the Northern California Book Prize. The New York Times called the book "luminous" and Publisher's Weekly has compared her voice to that of Michael Ondatjee and Jhumpa Lahiri. Nayomi’s second novel, What Lies Between Us has been one of the most anticipated releases of 2016, having been featured on both Buzzfeed and Elle Magazines Best of 2016 lists. She lives in Oakland, California and is working on her third novel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.