Diann shares her thriller novel writing experiences with her first draft, describing the thriller genre and three narrative devices: the MacGuffin, Red Herring and Cuttlefish. She refers to the Story Grid. Use the Story Grid and write a successful novel. Interested in an interview on "In the Know!"? Please complete the Interview Request Form and send to Diann@DiannAbroadcom DiannAbroad.com...
I began podcasting in January, 2016, one year after I left the country to travel the world and before I actually named my podcasting the "In the KNOW!" show. This episode is a rerelease of my very first podcast in which I describe that travel bug, that gadfly-like travel bug that latched on to me until I could no longer ignore it. I just had to give in to it, embrace it, even nourish it and commence my truly amazing, worldwide adventure. I've been traveling for 4 years, over 45 countries in 5 co...
Everyday, so many people ask me about "In the Know!" as well as podcasting in general. This episode answers those general questions. Enjoy! Thank you so much for your support of 2019...which is quickly coming to an end. I'm excited about gearing up for 2020 with an expanded mission that includes interviews with writers and authors of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, blogs, and more. "In the Know!" will help interviewees reach a different audience and enhance their marketing strategies. If you would ...
You will enjoy Peggy Best's interview. See details below. Thank you so much for your support during 2019...which is quickly coming to an end. I'm excited about gearing up for 2020 with an expanded mission that includes interviews with writers and authors of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, blogs, and more. "In the Know!" will help interviewees reach a different audience and enhance their marketing strategies. If you would like to be interviewed, please complete this Interview Request Form and send t...
Robert K. Goddard grew up in Georgia and after 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, he earned degrees from Georgia State University and Georgia College. In 2012, he retired from a career in the long-term care industry, and is now pursuing a writing career. In addition to 3 novel manuscripts, Bob has also written 2 stage plays and poetry. He also founded the Black Rose Theatre Company in Brandon, MIssissippi in 1991. Bob is a fascinating prolific writer, in all genres. He reads 2 of his allegorical poe...
Diann Schindler is back in Amelia Island, Florida. Why? She reveals she contracted a yet-to-be diagnosed illness while in Thailand and needed to return to begin to heal. Listen as Diann talks about this strange illness, her road to recovery, her exciting new goals, and a special partnership with Dr. J., Ph.D., retired sex therapist turned erotica writer. Together they have created The Di’Na Zing Experience. To learn more about Dr. J., go here: Dr. J., Author. Her profile photo is included below....
Singing Bowls have been used for centuries for healing and meditation purposes. It's said that the sounds generated by these bowls can promote healing, reduce stress, create calm, and address dis-ease. What an interesting concept. I'm new to this, obviously, but totally captured! I bought 2 singing bowls during my visit to Myanmar and have been mesmerized with their sounds. This podcast focuses on what I have learned about my bowls, how I use them to ground myself as I begin my meditation, as we...
Among all the crushing images I saw at the Auschwitz-Birdenau Memorial and Museum, it was the hair that had the most immediate and lasting effect. Actual hair sheared from the heads of every man, woman, and child prisoner; disinfected; wound in balls; and placed in net bags. I saw a roomful of this hair, discolored by the years, but unmistakably human brown, gray and white hair. My recording, I admit, was very emotional, but important for me to record. Compassion for those who lost their lives b...
This is a meditation is designed for the Charter for Compassion course entitled "Cultivating Compassion through Travel." However, it is useful for anyone interested in receiving and sending compassion from and to loved ones, acquaintances, and people all over the world. This Course and this meditation will assist you in becoming more compassionate. Why choose to act compassionately? Compassion reduces suffering, opens your heart, improves your health, and you become a part of the global compassi...
This guided meditation is designed for my "Cultivating Compassion through Travel" course offered online by the Charter for Compassion. WHEN THE COURSE IS OFFERED IS YET TO BE DETERMINED. For course participants, be sure to compete the previous activity in the Course so that you will be prepared for the meditation. Please spend some time thinking about your intentions for travel with regard to cultivating compassion. During this meditation, I will ask you to reflect on your overall intention rega...
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. This meditation is designed to experience, embrace, and practice mindfulness. When we are mindful, our mind is fully attending to what is happening, to what we are doing. The benefits of mindfulness include: Higher brain functioning A sense of well-being. Increased immune function Lowered blood pressure Lowered heart rate Inc...
This podcast is one in a series of podcasts designed especially for my "Cultivating Compassion through Travel" online course, which will be offered by the Charter for Compassion . This is a simple guided meditation for Giving and Receiving Compassion. It is designed to allow for relaxation and absorption of self-compassion and compassion for others, such as friends, person(s) you know who may be struggling, and/or to more than one person. Compassion is so important in our lives. It enables the i...
This episode provides a glimpse of my challenges having faced 4 eye surgeries, which reduced my perfect vision of 20/20 to 80 percent loss of vision. And, my vision deterioration was not over and stress and worry consumed me to the point that my blood pressure skyrocketed into the danger zone. I HAD to address my brain-screaming fear. I HAD to get control back before my blood pressure problems seeped over and created havoc in other parts of my body. Of course, the thought of THAT only caused my ...
The Mediterranean coastline is known as the Italian Riviera, includes Cinque Terre and Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, as well as Sanremo. And then, there is Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus, and gateway to the sea. Twenty-five miles north of Genoa, deep into the Liguria Alps is a small village of a mere 2000 residents: Rossiglione. I arrived in Rossiglione by bus from Genoa and settled in my Airbnb B&B, housed in a narrow 5 story building, originally built in 1700 in the com...
This episode is an excerpt from my book, "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel: the ABC's of International Travel." While this reading is about my experiences in this lovely Italian city, it is also about compassion. I meet Bernard at a Puccini concert. His small, but kind gesture of compassion began our friendship. We remain friends today. “Compassion is the greatest form of love humans have to offer.” Rachael Joy Scott You may want to read a related blog, capturing our excursion to Barga, I...
Listen to this informative podcast about Quito, Ecuador. I share some confessions and discuss Quito facts, as well as fun personal stories, especially about meeting Lea (above) and her family. For a pictoral view, access DiannAbroad.com Contact me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com . Copyright 2019 DiannAbroad All Rights Reserved.
This episode is a RErelease of my second episode that I recorded in Quito, Ecuador in Februay of 2017. But, still useful to travelers everywhere. I discuss nine items I use every single day when I travel. I can't do without them. People are always asking me all sorts of questions about my adventures, including what do I use for this, what do I use for that, etc. My podcast show is an effort to respond to all of those questions. Take a listen to hear some answers. And, please comment and tell me ...
Diann reads from her women's-literature-genre book, "Just A Girl: A coming-of-age novel about innocence, isolation, love, heartbreak, and discernment. Chapter 22 marks the middle of the story about Paula. This chapter tells of the story of Paula's father when he is suddenly taken ill. "Just A Girl" was ranked 6th best coming-of-age fiction by Amazon in 2017. You can purchase on Amazon, both in paperback and ebook formats. "Just A Girl" is also available at these fine independent bookstores: Stor...
Do you know about myopia? Do you know it can affect more than just the quality of your eye sight? Do you know it can affect the health of the retina? Do you know a frequent error that occurs during cataract surgery? Do you know that frequent error can serverely affect the health of the retina? I learned from my eye doctor in Prishtina, Kosovo, what my eye doctor in Amelia Island, Florida, failed to tell me about myopia, cataract surgery, and potential retina complications....complications that c...
Among all the crushing images I saw at the Auschwitz-Birdenau Memorial and Museum, it was the hair that had the most immediate and lasting effect. Actual hair sheared from the heads of every man, woman, and child prisoner; disinfected; wound in balls; and placed in net bags. I saw a roomful of this hair, discolored by the years, but unmistakably human brown, gray and white hair. Read the rest of the story HERE. For more photos, click HERE. DiannAbroad.com Please comment at Diann@DiannAbroad. Tha...
Diann from DiannAbroad reads a chapter from her novel "Just A Girl: a coming-age-novel about innocence, isolation, love, heartbreak, and discernment." Paula's father threatens her and her sister, dangling them dangerously over the Jefferson Ohio bridge. Find out what happens! For more information about the novel, click HERE. You can buy the novel on Amazon: "Just A Girl" Thank you for listening! Please leave your comments and questions and reviews! Diann@DiannAbroad.com...
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! Diann of DiannAbroad tells her story...the truth...about a 7-year relationship. But, it's not what you think. Oh no... They met in Amelia Island, Florida in the Lounge of the Ritz Carlton hotel at the Concourse d'Elegance car show. You know, where the "swells" dwell. That's how it all started. It's a love story, of sorts. Please comment, review, and write to me. Diann@DiannAbroad.com Thank you so much for listening! DiannAbroad.com Copyright 2018 DiannAbroad All Rights Res...
World solo traveler, Dr. Diann Schindler, recently published "The Essential Guide to a Life of Travel: the ABC's of International Travel" on Amazon, in paperback and ebook formats. She introduces her new book and reads and excerpt: A Vignette: Fez, Morocco. Diann Schindler, Ph.D. diann@diannabroad.com DiannAbroad.com Facebook Author Page: Diann Schindler Author...
My very first podcast, introducing myself and and my website DiannAbroad . Please tell me what you think and also tell me what you would like to hear in the future! Email me: diann@DiannAbroad.com I look forward to hearing from you!
