Podcasts about when words collide

The conversation revolves around the issue of insurance claims fraud, where independent adjusters allege that insurance companies manipulate damage estimates to save costs. The discussion highlights a case where an adjuster's initial damage estimate was altered, with the adjuster's name still attached, leading to significant financial discrepancies affecting the storm-damaged homeowner. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of such practices, including the need for transparency and proper documentation in the claims process. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding insurance policies and advocating for policyholders' rights. In Episode 119 of The DYOJO Podcast 0:00 Falsifying Insurance Claims 7:26 Stephen Bush deposing insurance adjusters 11:12 60 Minutes investigates claims being altered 20:04 Professional weigh in on 60 Minutes coverage 28:52 Improving the insurance claims process References and guest appearances for this episode include: Sgt Ed from Restoration Crosscheck, David Princeton (Advocate Claim Service), Bill Wilson (book When Words Collide), Stephen Bush, Bebo Crain, Jim Thompson (book My Life is One Disaster After Another), prior episodes of The DYOJO Podcast. LAST EPISODE118 Water Damage Industry Evolution Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast - helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve. Join host Jon Isaacson as we explore contractor stories, experiences, and best practices to help listeners thrive in the skilled trades. THANK YOU SPONSORS: Actionable Insights has built the Actionable Xactimate Profile which provides live estimating guidance while you work in Xactimate to help your estimating team avoid costly mistakes. Create accurate, more complete estimates with the Actionable Profile. It's a no-brainer for anyone looking to upgrade their Xactimate estimating workflow - no more estimating mistakes, no more missed line items. EPIC Estimates - Any estimate, anywhere, anytime. Let the award-winning EPIC Estimates help your team write the next Xactimate or Symbility estimate. Freeing your team up to do what they're good at, while helping your business maximize productivity and profitability. Restoration Industry Association (RIA) - Connect and collaborate with your industry peers through the largest non-profit professional trade association dedicated to the unique plight of restoration contractors. P2T: Preparing 2 Thrive in the Modern Workplace⁠ is the latest book from Jon Isaacson. P2T was written to help young professionals develop the mindsets and habits to thrive in the modern workplace. Employers are handing P2T out to new hires by the DOZENS. MUSICTheme - It's Only Worth It If You Work For It by NEFFEX

#Interviews #amwriting #podcastsMark Leslie and I have a tradition of meeting up and doing conversations at When Words Collide. This took place in a bar in the hotel, so there is some background noise, but in the process we have that chat. We talk publishing in how it has evolved to where it is today, Mark's own career path, and in general, we just catch up. Mark deserves all his success. Take a listen and then support his kickstarter. Mark Leslie LefebvreKickstarterWebsiteYoutubeServicesSubstack - I'm on the road! I'm on substack! You can follow my journey, and if you're so inclined, can support me and follow along for the adventures, struggles, triumphs and tragedies, and time. Take a click and follow along.Editing Services - I have edited novels, comics, short stories and the next book I want to edit is yours. If interested, click on the link for more details.My Course on Podcasting - I have launched a podcasting course. Perfect for those seeking to build their platform, and if you're struggling with putting a show together or having the confidence to speak in front a camera, this course is for you.Available Now:Alice Won? - Available now. Alice escaped the asylum and pursues the Queen of Hearts to the Greek Labyrinth in the underworld, there she must engage in a game of croquet unlike any other, against Jason of the Argonauts. Illustrated by Kenzie Kats, written by yours truly.Support And Subscribe:Buy my MerchBuy Me A CoffeeNewsletterTwitchYoutube

#GuyImmega #Podcasts #BooktubeGuy Immega joins the podcast! This conversation started at When Words Collide, and chatted about AI, and oddly, the humanity of it. Did you know that a machine could lie? We talk about this and other fascinating things about the future,  Guy's Day job, which is damn cool (Science rules!) and talk his book. Take a listen. Guy ImmegaWebsiteCounteract Global WarmingSave Lake ChadSuper-Earth Mother Facebook PageSponsorsFight - Ever wonder about the struggles of veterans trying to get back into civilian life? Betsy Ross has released a 4 book series that details the real life struggles veterans face. Fight IV is available now here. Click that or the link in front to support the series.SupportPatreon - Wondering where Just Joshing is going to go after episode 1000? It has already started. I've recorded new kinds of podcasts that are available now on the patreon. You can join in and see where the show is going months before anyone else, see episodes ahead of schedule, and interact with the podcast in whole new ways as I travel on the adventure I'm heading into. Click the link to join.ServicesAdvertising Services - Let me create your advertising for your next book or campaign. If you're a creative wondering how to create your advertising for your next project, I can create video, audio, written and graphics. Let me help you get your story, and your best story, out there.Available Now:Alice Won? - Available now. Alice escaped the asylum and pursues the Queen of Hearts to the Greek Labyrinth in the underworld, there she must engage in a game of croquet unlike any other, against Jason of the Argonauts. Illustrated by Kenzie Kats, written by yours truly.Support And Subscribe:Buy my MerchBuy Me A CoffeeNewsletterTwitchYoutube

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Host Jennifer Palmer attended the When Words Collide - A Reader/Writer Festival August Long Weekend 2023. Her experience and that of many others is shared here. It's the end of Volume 1 for When Words Collide as the Festival will be in the hands of the Alexandra Writers' Centre Society going forward. August 16-18, 2024 is already 70% sold. Don't delay - you'll want to get your conference and banquet tickets today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onlineforauthors/message

Discussion with David Princeton, Advocate Claim Service, and Bill Wilson, author of When Words Collide, on what contractors and policyholders can do to attempt to equalize the insurance claims games that carriers play. Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast - Helping Contractors Shorten Their DANG Learning Curve

Mark shares the keynotes given by Hank Phillippi Ryan and Edward Willett from an event he hosted on August 12, 2022 for the virtual When Words Collide 2022 annual conference. Prior to the main segment, Mark shares a few words about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway.   Hank Phillippi Ryan shares discusses ten things that she learned during the pandemic that she realized she already knew   Edward Willett shares his life-long dream of being a writer, the circuitous journey and the multiple unexpected stops along the way The full video of these keynotes, as well as the ones by Terry Brooks and Susanna Kearsley (plus the conversation and Q&A that followed the talks) can be found here on YouTube.   Links of Interest: When Words Collide Hank Phillippi Ryan Edward Willett YouTube Video of FULL Keynote Talks EP 262 - Rambling Hometown Reflections EP 263 - Terry Brooks & Susanna Kearsley - WWC Keynotes Part 1 Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 

Mark shares the keynotes given by Terry Brooks and Susanna Kearsley from an event he hosted on August 12, 2022 for the virtual When Words Collide 2022 annual conference. Prior to the main segment, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, welcomes a new patron and then says a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway.   Terry Brooks talks about a topic he hates to answer or discuss: "Where do you get your ideas?" and explains why   Susanna Kearsley explores the concept of an author's supposedly "solitary" life that may actually be filled with relationships. The full video of these keynotes, as well as the ones by Hank Phillippi Ryan and Edward Willett (plus the conversation and Q&A that followed the talks) can be found here on YouTube.   Links of Interest: When Words Collide Terry Brooks Susanna Kearsley YouTube Video of FULL Keynote Talks EP 262 - Rambling Hometown Reflections The Fantastic Comic Fan Podcast EP 57 - Author Mark Leslie Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 

Mark has a conversation with Sarah Kades and Adrienne Kerr about how their relationship as a writing and editing team, about Sarah's recent release, Kiss Me in the Rain and about their pathways into the writing and publishing world. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word about this episode's sponsor: Stark Publishing and his books for writers. In their conversation, Mark, Sarah, and Adrienne talk about: How Sarah got into writing and how Adrienne got into editing The first book that Adrienne edited and the intriguing story behind it Sarah's first experience with a nurturing editor and how that led to a positive experience ensuring she stuck with writing The importance of having a solid connection and relationship with an editor who understands your goals How Adrienne and Sarah first met and the huge faux pas Sarah made trying to connect with Adrienne The airport pickup story and how Sarah and Adrienne bonded in the car on the way to the conference hotel The way the two helped one another at mutually critical junctures in their lives A bit about the novel Kiss Me in the Rain and the elements Sarah likes to include in her novels How the setting in Kiss Me in the Rain is a character in the novel Earning your right to criticize as an editor Sarah's writer voice and confidence growing stronger by working with Adrienne Keeping in mind a book in a series as a stand-alone story for readers of that book as well as the readers of the entire series And more... After the conversation Mark reflects on the importance of a solid writer/editor relationship as well as the value of being specific when offering both positive and negative feedback.   Sarah's Website Adrienne's Website Kiss Me in the Rain Mark's Books for Writers Findaway Voices SelfPubCon 2021: The Writing Craft Conference (ALLI) - The Craft of Writing Short Books The 2021 NaNoWriMo Writing Tools Storybundle Patreon for Stark Reflections The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Sarah Kades writes action adventure thrillers with strong environmental themes as Sarah Kades and socially responsible narrative nonfiction as Sarah Graham. She is passionate about culture, landscapes, knowledge accessibility, the arts and Momma Earth. She loves writing books that remind us of the natural nature within each of us, a re-wilding to our true, authentic, best awesome self! She has studied in the United States, Canada and Scotland, and for the last twenty years her day job has been as an archaeologist and Indigenous Knowledge studies and engagement facilitator. In 2020, she received her first literary arts grant and was a two-time Energy Futures Lab Banff Summit storyteller. When she is not writing you can find her running, bumping into her next adventure or trying to figure out where in the garden to put the makeshift wood fired pizza oven.   Adienne Kerr has more than twenty years of experience in book publishing, with expertise in retail, sales, acquisitions, and editing. As Senior Editor at Penguin Random House Canada from 2009 to 2015, she acquired and edited thirty national bestsellers and in 2011, The Canadian Booksellers Association named her Editor of the Year. ​Since 2016 as a freelance editor Adrienne has worked with publishers, literary agents, and private clients. She speak at events such as the Surrey International Writers' Festival, Calgary's When Words Collide, and the Ontario Writers' Conference and lectures on publishing topics at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada.     The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

This solo episode features a recording of a talk Mark gave at When Words Collide 2021. Prior to the talk, Mark shares a personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Findaway Voices. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway.   Links of Interest: Episode 99 - Getting Your Book into Libraries Episode 191 - Insights from the Immersive Media & Books 2020 Consumer Survey Episode 177 - Author Insights from Youth Services Librarians Episode 110 - A Conversation About Working with Bookstores and Libraries Episode 87 - You, Your Book, and Bookstores Episode 193 - Showcasing Indie Author Books in an Indie Bookstore Episode 167 - Bookseller Insights with Laura Hayden The Relaxed Author Publishing Pitfalls for Authors Patreon for Stark Reflections An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City     The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

This episode features a 2021 When Words Collide Keynote given by New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Steena Holmes. The talk was recorded on Friday August 13, 2021. After the talk, Mark shares a couple of reflections and thanks patrons of the podcast who support it at patreon.com/starkreflections. He also shares that the presentations he gave at When Words Collide will be shared in video and audio formats for patrons.   Links of Interest: Episode 17 - Focusing on Your Readers with Steena Holmes When Words Collide The Relaxed Author Patreon for Stark Reflections Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City   Steena Holmes is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author with over 2 million copies of her titles sold world wide, including The Forgotten Ones, Saving Abby and The Memory Child. Named in the Top 20 Women Author to read in 2015 by Good Housekeeping, she won the National Indie Excellence Award in 2012 for Finding Emma as well as the USA Book News Award for The Word Game in 2015. Steena has been featured in various newspapers and magazines, websites such as Goodreads, BookBub, RedBook, Glamour, Coastal Living and Goodhousekeeping. To find out more about her books and her love for traveling, you can visit her Website: http://www.steenaholmes.com/ The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Jon Isaacson, The Intentional Restorer, was invited to present a breakout session for the 2021 IA Path Virtual Job Fair. What is the IA Path Adjuster Job Fair? The IA Path Adjuster Job Fair is an online platform for adjusters and companies looking for adjusters to find each other. This is adjuster-specific networking designed for insurance adjusters and those looking to recruit and hire insurance adjusters. https://virtual.adjusterjobfair.com This is a twice-annual event. Dates for the two upcoming events are, * January 10th-12th 2022 * July [TBD] 2022 This event was created by Chris Stanley and his team. Chris was a guest on The DYOJO Podcast Episode 38 where, among other topics, we discussed how to work with an insurance adjuster's "box". Chris explained his process for working insurance claims in the automobile wing and how those principles can apply to property insurance as well. For this presentation, How To Go Toe-To-Toe With A Contractor And Win Every Time During Insurance Claim Negotiations, we played off of the title of a presentation that Bill Wilson, author of When Words Collide, used to use to share his process for doubtful and disputed claims. We had the pleasure of diving into this topic with Bill and David Princeton (Advocate Claim Service), on The DYOJO Podcast Episode 48. Sample dialogue from this presentation: In insurance work, where Xactimate is the common estimating platform, the first step is to establish the agreed-upon scope (based on data capture) and then build an estimate that reflects this approach (data input). Thorough data capture leads to accurate data input. These are also fundamental elements of a contract. Insurance is a bit unique in this aspect, where the scope is negotiated between the contractor and the insurance carrier which establishes the agreed-upon scope whereby the contract between the customer and the contractor will be created. The primary goal (aka the standard) for insurance claims repairs is: To restore the property to resemble pre-loss conditions, no more and no less. This is the standard by which all efforts should be judged. This standard is critical to remember during all phases and starts with the estimating process. The property restoration estimator, insurance adjuster, and homeowner/insured should have a “meeting of the minds” to confirm the scope of work relevant to that standard. The DYOJO Way of the Intentional Adjuster: Use this standard as your opening statement to the client as well as your introduction to the contractor, take the lead on the conversation and establish the process for your discussions. (see more - thedyojo.com/scope) In insurance work, the agreed scope of work is a foundational element. While many people focus on the price, in insurance the standard estimating tool is called Xactimate which helps create a common language between contractors and carriers. Xactimate estimates are constructed based upon quantities and are composed line by line and room by room. While Xactimate is often over-utilized as a guide for the insurance claims repair process, it is also blamed when either party doesn't agree with the output. Thorough data capture leads to accurate data input. The software's role should be understood as communicating a fair and reasonable price in relationship to the scope of work necessary: To restore the property to resemble pre-loss conditions, no more and no less. The DYOJO Podcast airs Thursdays at 9am PST, you can WATCH on YouTube or LISTEN on Spotify. The podcast for the intentional restorer, helping you shorten your DANG learning curve for personal and professional development. thedyojo.com/listen

In the debut episode of Season 2, we spend some time with Bill Wilson, the founder, and CEO of  www.InsuranceCommentary.com, a website dedicated to property & casualty commentary; a site we all have saved to our favorites here at the PGI home office.  Mr. Wilson is also the author of six books, two of which are insurance-themed, “When Words Collide: Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes” and “20/20 Vision: Why Insurance Doesn't Cover the COVID-19 Pandemic.” If that is not enough to convince you of Mr. Wilson's expertise, Bob Rusbuldt, CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America says, “Bill Wilson is the nation's foremost leading expert on form, coverage, and technical issues.” So what are you waiting for? Come join the fun, information-filled conversation now!We get into some very interesting coverage conversations on policy language, if you can hold on long enough, you are in for some incredible, industry learnings. Put the podcast on 2x speed and get to the parts of the conversation that will make you a better, more informed, professional.  I don't suggest this but if you are scared to commit to the whole Podcast, I've highlighted some funny topics you can jump to for a shorter faster, fun, informative listen:  0:00 - Welcome to the show Bill!1:30 - I see the guitars behind you, Do you play?6:00 - We both have Elvis stories, will you share yours with us?8:30 - Shawn's Elvis story12:21 - Who is Bill Wilson?13:15 - College life.14:20 - Professional life with ISO.16:30 - Leaving ISO. 18:25 - What do you love about the insurance industry?21:30 - Funniest insurance story.27:25 - Let's get on the topic of your book When Words Collide.32:30 - Can you give us some examples of when words collide?38:00 - So is this what you do now?41:23 - I want to ask you about a quote from the book.45:44 - How can we translate your knowledge to the everyday agent?50:58 - Agents who understand the value of coverage knowledge cater to a different clientele. 51:42 - What did you learn from an insurance perspective when COVID-19 hit?55:45 - Are the courts agreeing with your interpretation?58:30 - What projects are you working on right now?1:01:35 - My wife and I have been married for 42 years. 1:03:05 - I hope my books are something that is left of me when I'm gone. 1:04:51 - Who is Don Malecki?1:09:00 - What are your thoughts on Insurtech?1:13:00 - It's interesting to see how carriers are looking outside LexisNexis for data curation. 1:16:00 - What are your thoughts on using credit as it relates to generating premium points?1:20:00 - Advice for young people in insurance?Honorable Mentions: Elvis Presley ISO COVID-19Don MaleckiInsurtech LexisNexis Premier Group Insurance is providing this podcast for informational uses only. This podcast should not be relied on as legal or medical advice. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Premier Group Insurance. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Premier Group Insurance employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of Premier Group Insurance. Copyright ©2021 Premier Group Insurance, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Law Offices Of Quibble, Squabble & Bicker bring forth a true legend in the entertainment world to help barely address their newest client, When Words Collide. Bruce Vilanch, multiple Emmy award-winning writer for the Oscars, Emmys, Tonys and a myriad of A-Z list celebrities talks with the never attorneys about a brand new smile, George Lucas' betrayal, wookies in blackface, Lupita Nyong'o, 18 mermaids, mommy issues, charming chubs, the mumu hut, John Waters, hard drinking newsmen, sewer rat Barbie, Whoopi Goldberg, narcissist central, heathen interloper, a farting pug, kiss me where it smells, boner garage, executive transvestite, Chadwick Boseman, almost famous, and why not me too. For other episodes, go to www.qsblaw.org. They are also internettable on: Instagram - @lawofficesofquibble; Twitter - @qsblaw; TikTok - @qsblaw; Uhive - www.uhive.com/z/QTTCLFU; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quiblle.bicker.3 or watch them on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LawOfficesofQuibbleSquabbleBicker --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/qsb/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qsb/support

In this episode, recorded from a live video chat, Mark interviews James Kademan, owner of Calls On Call, a shared receptionist service, Draw In Customers Business Coaching, and the author of The BOLD Business Book. This episode is sponsored by Findaway Voices. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In this live chat, Mark and James talk about: James' background as an entreupreneur, which started in 2006 The multiple businesses that James has created, and the numerous mistakes he has made along the way in order to find success The infinite number of ideas that you have compared to the actual implementation How most entrepreneurs, like most authors, can be overly optimistic The implementation of "Whatever Blooms" an automated online flower-ordering business to save people time Riding the "hope train" and the comfort in complacency James' decision to self-publish THE BOLD BUSINESS BOOK Releasing the book in hardcover, paperback, eBook, and Audiobook How James never anticipated that you have to practically "claw your way" to get people to leave reviews for your book The way that people often don't value time The importance of "done" and finishing something How important "inbox zero" is for email management And more... After the interview, Mark reflects on the value of getting work done and how he is adapting the "Inbox Zero" strategy. He also shares some info about a free workshop he is doing with James at When Words Collide in August 2021, as well as the full day workshop... Authoring Boot Camp Basic Training (Full Day Workshop) Want to take your author career to the next level? Business Coach James Kademan and Author Consultant Mark Leslie Lefebvre team up to help authors define and achieve their goals, from shaping-up their writing practice and effective scheduling, to publishing and marketing strategies, Mark and James unpack Authoring and help authors understand how they can create their own plan. Author Sarah Kades Graham joins as moderator, as well as prototype—hear how the Authoring Boot Camp has changed her career! Links of Interest: Draw in Customers Business Coaching Calls on Call James' Business Books "Inbox Zero" YouTube Video When Words Collide Full Day Authoring Boot Camp Workshop Patreon for Stark Reflections Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City   James Kademan has been an entrepreneur since 2006. He owns several businesses, including Calls On Call Extraordinary Answering Service for those ready to outsource, and Draw In Customers Business Coaching where he helps entrepreneurs achieve more time, more money and more fun, while enjoying what they do. James is the author of The BOLD Business Book, A Strategy Guide to Start, Run, and Love Your Soon to Be BOLD Business. He is a Certified Business Coach and Professional Speaker and continues to release blogs, podcasts and videos at his website www.drawincustomers.com.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Mark Leslie Lefebvre - Author, Speaker, Consultant Here's the thing about most authors, they don't make much, if any, money.  Why?  There are a few reasons.  Certainly the barrier to becoming a published author has been lowered.  Also, authors are not typically marketers. So what is an aspiring author to do? Play the game as it was meant to be played.  You know the rules, you know the crowd you want to attract and you know the big players already in the game. Mark Leslie Lefebvre has been in the game for decades.  He has worked in all levels of book selling, buying, writing, publishing and marketing.  He has helped launch Kobo, Draft2Digital and countless other.  The man knows books. Listen as Mark Leslie Lefebvre tells us a few tricks and tips on not only publishing your books, but actually selling your books. On top of all of that, Mark and I will be presenting the Author Boot Camp at the When Words Collide event in August 2021.  You can check that event out, remotely, here: Day 1: https://businesstodolist.com/product/wwcday1/ Day 2: https://businesstodolist.com/product/wwcday2/ Enjoy! Visit Mark at: http://markleslie.ca/  

Guest: Bill Wilson Founder and CEO at InsuranceCommentary.com Author of When Words Collide (and many more) Co-Host: David Princeton Former guest of TDP & Pro vs Joe Principal Consultant, AdvocateClaimService.com We will be discussing Bill's phenomenal book, When Words Collide: Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes, with an emphasis on property claims. RTFP The role of the agent and the adjuster in insurance claims disputes Educating insured's on the process of insurance claims disputes and denials * The role of the restorer in insurance claims disputes The DYOJO Podcast - the INFOtainment podcast for the skilled trades, helping you shorten your DANG learning curve for professional development. New intro and outro featuring "Get Lifted" by Suganuts from his album Mr. Inappropriate and clips of the original TDP opening created by Ed "The Restoration Lawyer" Cross thedyojo.com/listen

This month's storytime theme are presentations from When Words Collide. This one talks about Podcasting, what you need, the formula with an emphasis on Zoom. If you missed my presentation during WWC, now is your chance to hear it. Sofia Evangelina Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcbNZ508Hh4 Alice Zero: https://www.amazon.ca/Alice-Zero-Pandemic-Book-ebook/dp/B08GM4Y8DD/ The Cloud Diver: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0881HR54T Merchandise: https://jpantalleresco.redbubble.com Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/ea0a0d561d56/lets-get-dangerous

A Dickensian serial and When Words Collide.

Join us this episode with Cliff Samuels talking all about When Words Collide. Biggest literary conference in Canada. We talk about collaboration, writing panels and some of the best Canadian writers out there. • www.mirandaoh.com • www.jennagreene.ca • https://www.whenwordscollide.org/ Listen & watch our Episodes on the following platforms: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheai... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nZK7Ln... Blubrry: https://blubrry.com/authorsontheair/ *This is a copyrighted podcast owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and Creative Edge Publicity*

Connecting with Jonas in Greece.Jonas Saul is an International Bestselling Author, the author of the Sarah Roberts Series and has written and published over thirty thrillers. His recent releases are, THE FUTURE IS WRITTEN, published by pioneering media company Adaptive Studios, and THE IMMORTAL GENE, published by Vesuvian Books. Saul has traveled extensively throughout the world to scout settings for his thrillers, spending several years between Greece, Italy, Denmark, and Hungary. He is regularly invited to be a guest speaker, teacher, or workshop presenter at international writing conferences. "Sarah Roberts is one in a million. If you're her friend, she'll crawl through Hell to protect you. If you're her enemy, she'll send you there." - Reviewer Jonas shares his When Words Collide experience as a presenter/guest of honor, his disciplines as a writer and running a business as an author. Love his quote "It's Art, It's Personal, and It's Business."Considers When Words Collide his home conference. Loves it as he finds it more personable, feels the caring and as a presenter finds it like family. www.jonassaul.comThe Future is Written https://amzn.to/2PRlgv9​THE IMMORTAL GENE https://amzn.to/313vWI0​www.whenwordscollide.orgConnect with Jonas about his Freelance Services. http://jonassaul.com/freelance/​Mention Online For Authors for a discount offer. www.onlineforauthors.org*Copyright owned by Online For Authors*Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onlineauthors)

What does classic rock music have to do with COVID-19 and business interruption coverage? Nothing, actually. But that never stops insurance policy guru and When Words Collide policy author Bill Wilson from mixing up a little right/left brain conversation. A long-time educator and founder of Big “I” Virtual University, Bill is a staunch believer in “RTFP,” or “read the [insert a likely adjective here] policy” to truly understand what coverage you’re selling, buying, claiming or defending. And, based near Nashville, Bill is a decent guitarist in his own right. He describes his band and dives into the memory banks of his concerts – first, best, loudest, most surprising, and more. If you’re looking for a break from stressful COVID coverage, you’ll have fun with this recording, whether you know Bill or are hearing him for the first time. The post “When Words Collide” with Classic Rock appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

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My final When Words Collide podcast is with Tony Phillips. The theme of the podcast is change. We talk the impending paradigm shift of the United States. We talk about the problems that plague the nation, how it must change, and how our own perspectives have been forced to change as everything changes around us. Plus, I promised a smile. Here is Smile from Sofia Evangelina. I hope you like it.

I had the chance to talk to Kat Flannery at When Words Collide. We talk about success, turning weaknesses into strengths, what we were hoping to achieve at WWC,and more. Kat is one of the chillest, coolest people I've chatted with. Check this out.

Tracy Cooper-Posey joins the podcast in our first When Words Collide interview. We talk science fiction which leads us talking about Peter Hamilton, Frank Herbert, which leads us to talk about Rome, we also talk her work rate with her books, celebrating her 100th release, and much, much more. Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/ddd9de4daad0/indieimprintjustjoshing

Recorded at When Words Collide, I interview Jessica Renwick and Calvin Jim as I celebrate 300 episodes. Plus, the last ten minutes I destroy Jim Jackson's cynicism, and maybe yours too. Thanks for 300 episodes.

In this episode, Mark interviews Stacey Kondla about her life as a book lover and about the recent transition into the role of literary agent. Prior to the interview, Mark announces the winners of David Wind's book The Indie Writer's Handbook via a random draw for comments on Episode 88. He also reads and reacts to comments from Episode 90 with Craig Martelle and reminds listeners they can win one of 4 copies of Craig's new book Successful Indie Author Release Strategies. Listeners can leave a comment or reflection on Episode 90 of the podcast at starkreflections.ca for a chance to win one of 2 copies. And all patrons will also be entered in a chance to win one of 2 other copies of the book. Mark then welcomes new patron Linda Hill to the podcst, and reminds folks that for $1, $3, or $5 a month, they can become a patron and get access to additional content and audio via patreon.com/starkreflections. After a personal update, where Mark talk about his new standing desk and office layout as well as being a recent guest on Mark Dawson's Self Publishing Show Podcast, he then shares a word from this episode's sponsor... You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their chat, Mark and Stacy talk about: The love of books that has been a major part of Stacey's entire life The veterinarian path she had been on, which didn't work out The "magical time" of a school book fair, and how much Stacey loved her work organizing Scholastic Book Fairs in the Calgary region Managing the kids departments for Chapters/Indigo and the thrill of working closely with kids books Meeting Sam Hiyate (President and CEO of The Rights Factory literary agency) at When Words Collide and how that led to discussions about Stacey's desire to learn more about agenting, and the path towards becoming an Associate Agent with the firm How, in the first year and a half, Stacey has aquired 30 clients and already sold 5 books, the first of which was to Scholastic US Stacey's experience attending Book Expo America for the first time and how that led to selling a book to Dottir Press in New York The best part about being an agent, which is being an author's champion and cheerleeder and the special thrill that comes with informing an author that a deal with an aquiring editor has been struck The joy of being a matchmaker between different people in the book industry Some of the definite "do not do's" when trying to pitch your book to an agent and one of Stacey's pet peeves What Stacey looks for in a face to face pitch from an author The typical day in Stacey's life as an agent, and how she has to compensate for being 2 hours behind New York's time zone The fact that Stacey still reads for pleasure, but in different ways now that she is an agent Some of the best things that a writer can do to prepare for submission their manuscript How an agent's job isn't just reading queries and submissions, but that it involves so much more downstream in the process The priceless value of networking at a literary conference After the interview, Mark reflects on the way Stacey divides reading for work VS reading for pleasure and explores ways that writers can use similar divisions between writing and editing or even different physical spaces as cues for a way to break through or get over "walls" they face in their own writing. Links of Interest: The Rights Factory Literary Agency Stacey Kondla's The Rights Factory Profile Stacey on Twitter Episode 20 - Lessons Learned on my Writer Journey (Part One) Episode 88 - Indie Publishing, Not Self-Publishing with David Wind Episode 90 - Craig Martelle on Successful Indie Author Release Strategies Self Publishing Podcast - Episode 187 - The 7 P's of Publishing Success with Mark Leslie Lefebvre Findaway Voices Patreon for Stark Reflections Monty Python's LIFE OF BRIAN   Stacey Kondla has worked in the book business for 16 years. Her experience includes being a Field Representative for Scholastic Book Fairs, managing the IndigoKids department at two different Chapters/Indigo (Canada's largest book retailer) stores, freelance editing, and serving on the organizing committee of When Words Collide (A Festival for Readers and Writers). Stacey is an associate agent with The Rights Factory and specializes in children's books – picture books through to young adult and graphic novels, fiction and non-fiction.   The music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Mark interviews bestselling science-fiction author Craig Martelle about his journey into and through writing, the 20Booksto50K™ group and conferences, and his new book Successful Indie Author Release Strategies. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update about his recent visit to Calgary, Alberta for the When Words Collide conference, where he sat on panels, did 1:1 author consultations, and gave a couple of presentations, including a new one on The 7 P's of Publishing Success based on his book of the same name. Mark then shares comments on Episode 88 from Michelle Norry and Tracy Arial, discusses the comments, and reminds them that they are now entered into a chance to win a signed copy of David Wind's book The Indie Writer's Handbook. (Contest is over end of day Friday August 16, 2019 and winners will be announced in Episode 91). He also thanks patrons of the show, and reminds them that they are all already entered in a chance to win the other one of two signed copies. This is one of the bonuses for patrons, which include the additional "Stark Reflections on other Podcasts" special episodes. Mark shares that he recently pushed out a special patron-only reflection on other podcasts for Episode 85 of The Career Author Podcast where hosts J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon talked about using pen names. Mark then shares a word from this episode's sponsor... You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their chat, Mark and Craig talk about: Craig's belief in working hard, putting in 12 to 14 hours a day for seven days a week Being close to the epicenter of the origin of Dungeons and Dragons and the influence that had on Craig's reading and creative mind The "Amateurs talk tactics and professionals talk logistics" philosophy from the Marine Corp that influences Craig's author business approach Applying a business consultant approach to writing and the 100,000 word first novel that Craig wrote that took 61 days The importance of practice Craig's experience selling the rights to his first book to a traditional publisher (an imprint of Simon & Schuster) How Craig uses data to help him make decisions, and how data that doesn't help a person make decisions isn't necessarily important data Why he put an editor on salary early in his career so that the waiting period on an editor was as short as possible The origin of the 20Booksto50K(TM) movement initiated by Michael Anderle and the in person writing conferences that Craig runs Why the 20Booksto50K Facebook group is so locked down in terms of comments/self-promotional posts, etc. How if you want to be carried that this business isn't for you How writing his non-fiction books is mostly Craig's way of saving himself a lot of time answering the same questions repeatedly Elements from Craig's book SUCCESSFUL INDIE AUTHOR RELEASE STRATEGIES, such as what is far more important than the volume of books you produce in a particular time period: consistency and establishing and keeping your promise to the reader The recent overseas conference plus writing retreat that Craig ran which went well above his initial expectations How this year's 20Booksto50K conference will have a significant number of live-streamed videos to the Facebook Group so that those authors unable to attend can benefit from it   After the interview, Mark talks about how Craig's experience playing Dungeons & Dragons reminded him of his own experience playing that game as a youth, and how it inspired the very first book he wrote at the age of 14. Mark reflects on the cartoon to text process he used when imagining the story, changing the main character's name from Conan to Aaron (in recognition of copyright), and the struggle to sit at the typewriter over his summer vacation as a young teen instead of being outside and playing. He reflects on how indie authors today can and often might release a book that isn't yet ready for prime time and what that impact can be; particularly in relation to a book he recently read. He is thankful that this first terribly written novel never saw the light of day because of when it was written. In the midst of reflecting on this trunk novel, he fondly remembers the first young woman to truly capture his heart, and the important role that she played as a creative spirit and fellow writer, in helping to shape and guide him into a writing life. He thinks about how there are people in your life who likely never come to learn just how much of a positive impact they have had on you. Mark then shares how listeners can win one of 4 copies of Craig's new book. Listeners can leave a comment or reflection on Episode 90 of the podcast at starkreflections.ca for a chance to win one or 2 copies. And all patrons will also be entered in a chance to win one of 2 other copies of the book. Entrants will be collected until Sept 1, 2019 and the winners will be announced in the next week's episode.   Links of Interest: Craig Martelle's Website 20Booksto50K™ Facebook Group 20 Books Vegas Craig's Book - Successful Indie Author Release Strategies Episode 88 - Indie Publishing, Not Self-Publishing with David Wind Findaway Voices Patreon for Stark Reflections The Career Author Podcast - Episode 85 - Using Pen Names Stephen Graham King (not that other guy) BOC (Blue Oyster Cult) Conan the Barbarian   The music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0    

Coming to you live from When Words Collide 2018, Kevin and Jeremy build a world that is just...incredibly frustrating.

Coming to you live from When Words Collide 2018, Kevin and Jeremy build a world that is just...incredibly frustrating.

Mark interviews Alberta writer Samantha Davidson a writer he met at the recent When Words Collide conference in Calgary about the author branding of hers that immediately caught his attention immediately and about her next plans while being just at the point of finishing the first novel she plans on publishing. They also talk about the way that she helps to inspire creative people, not just writers but creatives from all pursuits. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, including a few of the talks he presented at WWC. Knowing the Basics and Steering Clear of the Pitfalls of Digital Publishing What 25 Years as a Bookseller and Industry Rep Taught Me About the Business of Writing & Publishing The 2nd presentation is a bit of an early look at the non-fiction book on writing and publishing that Mark plans on releasing later this year. Links to PDFs of both presentations are available to all Patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Mark also shares some info about a talk he did on the art and business of telling ghost stories, as well as the #FreeFridayFrights performed at WWC in front of a live studio audience and a chat about audiobook options for writers. This episode is sponsored by Findaway Voices. You can learn more about them via www.starkreflections.ca/findaway In their chat, Mark and Samantha talk about How Samantha has always been interested in writing and other creative pursuits, including photography; and the suspense novel that she finished years ago that is still sitting on a shelf The way that NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) re-inspired her to get most of the first draft of a YA novel completed after being previously disheartened about her writing (with that book being the “first act” of something that appears to be a four-act series of books Samantha's experience at When Words Collide, including details on how much value she took away as well as a negative experience with the “Live Action Slush” editor panel critique sessions (a live critique of anonymous submissions of first page readings of various submitted pieces), and how, this time around, with another year of experience writing under her belt, she has been able to recognize some of those writing rookie mistakes that she hadn't been able to see the first time through Why Samantha did not give up even after getting her writer ego beat up a little Some of the highlights from Samantha's experience at When Words Collide, which include recognition of how important that sense of community can be for a writer The author branding that Samantha has already started on, which comes from her experience as a graphic designer and her long-time desire to create a community of followers sharing meaningful things and feeling inspired Samantha's podcast “The Inspired Author” The mentoring and coaching program where Samantha helps creative people with how to adapt their creative passions into a sustainable career, and the fact that she has a few open spots starting at the end of September The “bookish soap company” that Samantha operates called “A Novel Idea” – soaps and similar products all inspired by classic literature - http://shopanovelidea.com/ The important things Samantha has learned about writing, including getting over the “downward” moment that comes right after that initial “getting-started high” that new writing and creating projects can come with as well as the risks that come with the pursuit of perfection The recognition of the “sometimes it's not okay” dark moments and struggles that writers regularly deal with (but which usually stay hidden) The next steps that Samantha is taking with her YA series, including the process of working with her editor, the query process and the open-ended approach   After the interview, Mark reflects upon perfection, sharing the darker sides, "the good, the bad and the ugly" of a writer's life and the struggle of introversion that he regularly faces when at conferences.   Links of Interest Samantha Davidson Website Facebook (AuthorSamanthaDavidson) Instagram Twitter Podcast YouTube When Words Collide Jonas Saul Darren Lacroix Stark Reflections Survey Patreon for Stark Reflections Findaway Voices   Samantha Davidson is a world-travelled photographer, who began her career as an editorial journalist for a weekly publication in British Columbia, Canada. After touching many of the arts, her heart brought her back to the written word.  She is currently working on her debut series – a young adult fantasy due to be published in 2019. Samantha offers mentoring and coaching services to “creatives” who are looking to build a career in writing, photography, or any creative business endeavour; truly believing her purpose is to inspire aspiring authors and artists in their dreams of marrying their passions and career.  Samantha lives in Alberta, Canada with her husband. Her work is the result of passion, positivity and perseverance.

This is a special episode of Profiles in Risk. The audio for this episode is derived from a video webcam recording we did with Bill Wilson to announce the release of his new book When Words Collide-Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes. If you want to watch the Carly, Tony and myself discuss the book in video format, follow this link to our YouTube channel (and subscribe while you are there!) When Words Collide is the culmination of 30 years of Bill's work. Bill is a sought-after policy interpreter and is the go-to person when there is a claims dispute. Bill outlines the steps he takes in order to analyze the situation and when coverage is or is not offered by the policy. It is essential reading for agents, brokers, underwriters, adjusters, litigators and product developers., Basically anyone who touches a policy and needs to understand the nuance behind the complicated language often structured within a policy. When Words Collide can be ordered here: https://shop.insnerds.com/product/when-words-collide/ Subscribe at: Stitcher iTunes Google Play YouTubeBuzzsprout RSS HOW TO CONNECT WITH: LinkedInTwitterEmail MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:John EubankRTFP - Read The F- PolicyKevin Grudzien's podcast on BI accounting and Insurance CSIOxford Comma Claim BOOKS: How to Draft and Interpret Insurance Policies by Kenneth Wollner and Richard Scislowski and W. Jeffrey WoodwardGeneral Liability Insurance Coverage by Randy Maniloff

  Suzy Vadori is an Operations executive by day, Writer by night. The Fountain was her debut novel for Young Adults, and was an Aurora Award Finalist in 2016. The West Woods is Book 2 in The Fountain Series, a prequel telling the story the year before The Fountain takes place. Suzy is an involved member of the Calgary Writers' community, service as Program Manager for Young Adult at When Words Collide (a Calgary festival for readers and Writers) since 2013. Suzy lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with her husband and three kids. https://suzyvadori.wordpress.com/       Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/     This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC

Episode 93 includes a series of short interviews that KWL Director, Mark Lefebvre conducted at the 2017 When Words Collide conference in Calgary, Alberta. Mark speaks with authors Robert J. Sawyer and C.C. Humphreys as well as marketing consultant Mickey Mikkelson about digital publishing, global eBook pricing, author promotion strategies and successful author readings.   Robert J. Sawyer Robert J. Sawyer — called "the dean of Canadian science fiction" by The Ottawa Citizen and "just about the best science-fiction writer out there these days" by The Denver Rocky Mountain News — is one of only eight writers in history (and the only Canadian) to win all three of the science-fiction field's top honors (the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award and The John W. Campbell Memorial Award) for best novel of the year. Rob talks about how he sold the North American rights for his twenty-third novel, Quantum Night, to Penguin Random House, but retained the rest of world rights and took advantage of Kobo Writing Life to publish the international eBook edition of the book. (Link to the book in UK used) He shares the wisdom of lower eBook prices, comparing his own global sales of the title at $4.99 USD version the $18.99 price point that Penguin Random House set. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH ROB Mickey Mikkelson (Creative Edge Publicity) Creative Edge Publicity specializes in arranging events such as book signings, library or school presentations, or any  event related to the arts in general. They represent many book events including When Words Collide and have a strong belief and advocate for the independent and traditional artist. In his role at Creative Edge supporting authors with their marketing efforts, Mickey shares some of the things his company does helping both traditionally published and self-published authors. Mickey offers advice on what authors should consider before approaching a marketing team for support for their efforts and the fact that there is always a unique approach for each individual author. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH MICKEY C.C. Humphreys Chris (C.C.) Humphreys has acted all over the world and appeared on stages ranging from London's West End to Hollywood's Twentieth Century Fox. He has written ten historical novels, including the most recent Plague and Fire. Tales of religious fundamentalist serial killers set against the wild events of 1665 to 1666, London, Plague won Canada's Crime Writers' Association Best Crime Novel Award, the Arthur Ellis in 2015. In the Summer of 2016, both novels spent five weeks in the Globe and Mail Top Ten Bestseller list. Along with being a bestselling author, Chris is also a stage, film and television actor, who shares some tips for writers on doing public readings of their work. He suggests that an author's goal in doing a reading should be to really engage with that audience and also to remember that the audience is there to “love” and cheer for the author's success. He also suggests selecting a passage that is active and character driven as well as modulating the tone of their voice throughout the reading. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS   Mark then talks about the concept of authors taking full advantage of both traditional publishing and independent publishing opportunities, going into a full breakdown of the revenues earned from a single short story of less than 900 words. "Almost" the story in question, appeared in several self-published collections but also is contained in Bumps in the Night, One Hand Screaming and the Crimes, Capers & Rule-Breakers Bundle. but he also sold non-exclusive reprint rights to the story to McGraw-Hill Ryerson for their iLit program. Based on the fact that the professional rate for a short fiction rates is typically somewhere in the $0.05 to $0.6 per word range for most writers, Mark calculates what the per word earnings for this story have been, landing somewhere between $0.40 and $1.15 per word depending on the various income streams for that story. Ultimately, a story whose original pro fiction rate sale would have been approximately $44.00 ended up earning more than $1000. Of course, this is only a single short story, but as part of a larger strategy with plenty of other assets in play, consider how that might add up for authors who take full advantage of exploiting their rights and exploring all options available for earning money on their writing.  (See the original blog details here)   Links of Interest: Robert J. Sawyer's eBooks on Kobo Robert J. Sawyer's audiobooks on Kobo (Listen for FREE with Kobo Audiobooks trial) Robert J. Sawyer's website (SFWriter.com) C.C. Humphrey's eBooks on Kobo C.C. Humphrey's website Creative Edge Publicity website When Words Collide Website   If you enjoy this podcast and would like to automatically download episodes as they go live – even before the show notes are posted to the Kobo Writing Life website – subscribe to the RSS feed via your favourite pod-capturing platform (such as iTunes) using this link: RSS feed for Kobo Writing Life Podcast.

  Episode 87 of the Kobo Writing Life podcast features a keynote address from When Words Collide's 2016 Guest of Honour, Eve Silver. She is a national bestselling author of books for adults and teens, has won the Ontario Library Association's “Forest of Reading White Pine Award” and has been praised for her “edgy, steamy, action-packed” books, darkly sexy heroes and take-charge heroines. Eve is introduced by Randy McCharles, When Words Collide chair, and who happens to also be a successful author. In her keynote talk from When Words Collide, Eve talks about: Writing her first book at the age of 9 The first form-letter rejection she received at that same age, which crushed her “little writer's heart” A short story she wrote at the age of 16 for a high school assignment which led to a teacher calling out her talent The next teacher she encountered who wasn't as fond of the fiction Eve was writing for her homework assignments and how that represented the second time her “little writer's heart” was crushed The first romance novel she wrote, which was a historical romance novel Advice from her parents that writers don't make any money, which led to her university degree in science Her supportive husband who recognized that her heart was never in science, but in writing The writing course she took, which re-ignited the spark in her “littler writer's heart” The manuscript that shall remained buried in her back-yard The fact that if you are a writer, you write, no matter how many times your “little writer's heart” is crushed The regular process of submission, rejection, submission, rejection that Eve persisted through An important look at the sixteen editors from seven different publishing houses she has worked with (and how most of them had originally rejected her in her early attempts) – but she persisted The fact that writing and publishing is a business and the importance of not holding grudges The post-apocalyptic trans-Siberian trucker romance novel that she originally couldn't sell, but which did eventually sell and went on to receive a stared review in Publishers Weekly and was chosen as Library Journal's best genre fiction for that year Doing what you have to do in order to keep writing – because writers write and authors sacrifice The challenge of getting rid of the “doubt weasel” that can sit on a writer's shoulder The fact that writing isn't just what you do, but it's who you are   Mark then shares a few thoughts on the concept of what can happen to the “little writer heart” with all the types of rejection (either from publishers or from lack of sales), as well as a reminder about the important theme in Eve's message, that writers write, no matter what.   Links of Interest: Eve Silver's Website Eve Silver's Books on Kobo When Words Collide Website

Julie Czerneda, an international bestselling science fiction and fantasy author from Canada, was one of the Author Guests of Honour at the 2016 When Words Collide conference which takes place in Calgary each year in late summer.   When Words Collide is an annual non-profit festival designed to bring readers and writers together in a celebration of the written word. Up to 10 tracks of programming, beginning at 1 PM on Friday and running through 5 PM Sunday, offer informational, educational, and social activities covering a wide spectrum of literature including Mystery, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Historical, Literary, Script-writing, Poetry, Comics, and Non-fiction. Roughly 650 readers, writers, editors, publishers, agents, and artists attend with over 200 presenters. Kobo Writing Life has been a proud sponsor of When Words Collide for the past several years and are delighted to present one of the inspiring keynote talks from 2016 by Julie Czerneda addressing the “Dreamers” who were there attending the conference. Julie's keynote talk at When Words Collide addresses the world of dreamers and dream-weavers who are completely at home when at a book-related conference and how putting readers and writers together matters. That the things they revel in matters. Julie Czerneda has written more than 20 books in multiple series, including The Trade Pact Universe, The Clan Chronicles, The Web Shifters Series,  Night's Edge,  Stratification and The Reunification Series, with THE GATE TO FUTURE'S PAST (Book 2 in the series) being her most recent novel. (Look for Book 3, TO GUARD AGAINST THE DARK in the fall of 2017) After the keynote talk by Julie, Mark talks to Julia Nethersole who oversees the Author Support Community at Kobo about some of the most common questions that authors write in to writinglife@kobo.com as well as some insights about better self-service tools and an author community forum that has recently been created to help authors help themselves as well as another way to connect with others from the community.