Episode 413 - Tanya Brockett - Co-Author of Basic Financial Literacy, What You Didn't Learn in School Book: Basic Financial Literacy: What You Didn't Learn in School - Ever wish someone had taught you more about finance and wealth management so you didn’t feel short-changed in conversations about money? Dive into practical wealth management with Basic Financial Literacy: What You Didn't Learn in School . This short read demystifies financial literacy, making budgeting and money ma...
Sep 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 413
Episode 412 - Cathy Gagliardi - Encouraged by Author Robert Munsch, Cathy wrote Bellyflies, a book that takes you from pain to purpose Book: BELLYFLIES - The first of the Yumyum books, by author Cathy Gagliardi of Twinkling Lynx is BellyFlies and achieved #1 Top Hot New Release on Amazon on the same day it was released and quickly became an International Best Selling book. This is a much-beloved book by many children and their parents. It helps children express those feelings and emotions that t...
Aug 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 412
EPISODE 411 - Lorraine Norwood - My Characters Speak To Me - Letting The Story Lead Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you're here. I'm glad you take an interest in writers and writing. And I'm glad you love books. I'm a native of Western North Carolina, home to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in English with honors in creative writing and then pursued ...
Aug 28, 2024•48 min•Ep. 411
Episode 410 - Gary Randolph - Amusing Books and Lively Storytelling Programs From Indiana to Ireland to Outer Space Located in Anderson, Indiana, Gary Randolph is an author and storyteller. His books spin tales (generally with a heaping spoonful of humor) of murder mysteries and wacky aliens in outer space. As a storyteller he performs around central Indiana to both adults and children. He weaves together a mix of stories, songs, poems, and jokes that can transport audiences into another time an...
Aug 26, 2024•35 min•Ep. 410
Episode 409 - Christine Blosdale - Use Your Podcast To Write Your Next Book, Podcastonomics, and Following Your Passions About the author Christine Blosdale is a three time #1 Amazon Bestselling Author, a Social Media Coach and Podcast Expert. She’s also an award-winning radio personality and producer with over two decades of experience in both broadcasting and podcasting. She has been a featured contributor to America Online, The Microsoft Network, Woman’s Day Magazine, Ticker News, Pacifica Ra...
Aug 23, 2024•48 min•Ep. 409
EPISODE 408 - Danielle Ice - The Tides of the Universe Lightning Trilogy - A thrilling space adventure trilogy Danielle was bitten by the writing bug when she was in elementary school and she can’t seem to get rid of it! She’s been the author of six short stories including A Dance of Dichotomies, Alyssum’s Wish, and The Trickster’s Trials. She started publishing full-length novels in 2022. Whenever she isn’t writing, she’s either taking obscenely long walks, watching Disney movies, playing video...
Aug 21, 2024•49 min•Ep. 408
EPISODE 407 - Kathryn Betts Adams - The Pianist's Only Daughter - A Memoir About the author Kathryn Betts Adams, MSW, PhD grew up in St. Paul. Minnesota and now lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. After a decade of clinical social work practice in mental health, nursing home, and substance abuse settings, she served on the faculty of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where she taught social work practice with adults and older adults and received tenure in 2011. She has pu...
Aug 19, 2024•37 min•Ep. 407
Episode 406 - Valerie Fuqua - Developmental Editor, Author, Artist, and Medium I have spent many years writing, editing and learning to connect with readers as an autistic author. We talk about Developmental Editing, Authorship and Austism https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556269745101 ____ Support the show ___ https://livingthenextchapter.com/ podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/ Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks! https://buyme...
Aug 16, 2024•46 min•Ep. 406
EPISODE 405 - Eden Gruger - The Very Important Reader Gang, Ebooks and Helping Authors Write Welcome, I'm Eden Gruger You can find out about my books modern fiction collections, non-fiction guides on how to become a successful author. Get my hints, tips, help and support to write, publish, and market your own work Make Your Book A Reality Masterclass Membership, Eden Gruger The Writer's Mentor It's ok to be overwhelmed by everything you need to know to get your book into the world...
Aug 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 405
Episode 404 - Karin Thompson - My Journey to Enjoying My Life, Wisdom and Strength For Readers Meet Karin - Motivator By Heart As an author, I have a passion for writing books that will keep people turning the pages and giving them something a little deeper to think about long after the last page has been read. My Journey to Enjoy My Life I am honored to share my first book with you. I pray that my book - My Journey to Enjoying My Life, will encourage and motivate you to reach for more and help ...
Aug 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 404
Episode 403 - Corey Croft - Never be boring - I have a passion for storytelling fueled by black coffee, cigarettes, and dread About the author Corey Croft is from Surrey BC, Canada. His use of gallows humor helps to him stumble gracefully in a meaningless world. He avoids eye contact with strangers and doesn’t understand most kinds of science. As a child he was taken to church every Sunday and worried that every time it rained it would flood, biblically. As an adult, the rain is pretty good for ...
Aug 09, 2024•53 min•Ep. 403
Episode 402 - Hannah Levin - The Treasured One, Romantasy Genre, ADHD Impacts on Writing Hannah Levin (she/her) is a neurodivergent dog mom from the East Coast, USA. By day, she writes repetitive marketing copy to pay the bills, and by night, she writes fantasy romance/Romantasy to feed fellow romantics and dreamers. She has several projects in the works at any given time. You can connect with Hannah over Instagram and Threads @authorhlevin; she loves to hear from readers! Experienced readers an...
Aug 07, 2024•44 min•Ep. 402
Episode 401 - Chris Turek - Audiobook Narration Tips for Authors - How To Work With Your Next Voice Over Talent Chris is here to talk about how to work with a voice over talent for your next audiobook - Chris has many credits to his name (voice) and he is available to work with you! Chris' voiceover career began innocuously enough by recording producer tags for a local indie musician. Having spent 4 years in morning radio, Chris is your go-to guy for smooth, velvety narration as well as pun...
Aug 05, 2024•38 min•Ep. 401
Episode 400 - Dominick Domasky - Celebrating 400 Episodes - Beginning, Middle, End and What's the Win It is our 400th episode, and as we have done every 100 episodes, the guy that posed the idea for this podcast returns to share more motivation and to champion authors is back! Dominick Domasky, arrived at writing books and motivational speaking with a unique background. Mr. Domasky doesn’t claim to have climbed Mt. Everest or be an Olympic Gold Medalist; Dominick is proud to say, he’s just ...
Aug 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 400
Episode 399 - Sara Lohse - Author of Open This Book, the art of storytelling for aspiring thought leaders About the author Sara Lohse is a storyteller, marketer, and brand architect with a knack for turning narratives into connections. Through Favorite Daughter Media, Sara uses her passion and talent to help mission-driven brands amplify their impact, proving that authentic storytelling and strategic marketing go hand in hand. Sara's work and expertise, featured on conference stages includi...
Jul 31, 2024•46 min•Ep. 399
Episode 398 - Lea Appleton - Walking & Wayfinding, Create Your Own Mindful Practice, One Step at a Time - Create Your Own Path as You Walk Upon It Join Lea Appleton on an inspiring journey along the coast of Southern California and through the neighborhoods near her home in Walking & Wayfinding: Create Your Own Mindful Practice, One Step at a Time . Originally planning to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain, Lea's path took an unexpected turn due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Undeterre...
Jul 29, 2024•45 min•Ep. 398
Episode 397 - Rachel Fowler - Writer, Actor, Director and Grief Coach - Hold Space For Those That Grieve Grief is transformative. It changes us, moulds us into something new. It takes intention and reflection and being present to fully appreciate the metamorphosis, and to accept it, welcome it, turn towards it. My mission is to give you a safe, comforting space to feel all the big feelings and conflicting emotions around the changes, losses or uncertainty you are facing. I'll guide you thro...
Jul 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 397
Episode 396 - Julia Pearce - The Boy Who Became More Than We Could Imagine, Bringing the Music Back About Me I am Julia. I have lived, volunteered and worked in the disability world for more than 25 years. I am a presenter at local and national conferences. I have written about personal lived experiences, communication, public policy, and advocacy. I know that everyone has something to say and that I can help them communicate and say what needs to be said. Our son, Dallin, is my muse who keeps m...
Jul 24, 2024•51 min•Ep. 396
Episode 395 - Jenny Alexander - Low Content, Relationship Author, Poetry and Self Publishing A voice of hope for the heartbroken - If you're heartbroken, it may be for any number of reasons including but not limited to: Divorce A broken engagement The death of a loved one A friendship breakup If your heart is broken you might feel: Alone in your grief Hopeless and confused Stuck in the past Unsure of your faith If this describes you, you've come to the right place. Hi! My name is Jen...
Jul 22, 2024•38 min•Ep. 395
Episode 394 - Bill Wittur - Climate Fiction, A New Category for Readers EXTINCTION EVENT is a full-length fiction novel set in the present day that belongs in the speculative fiction / dystopian category. Story Synopsis The main character – known only as LP – tries to reinvent himself by going back to school. With some help from his recording instructor and his friends, he discovers a mystery surrounding different ‘glitches’ heard with analog versus digital recordings of popular songs. He invest...
Jul 19, 2024•41 min•Ep. 394
Episode 393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy Adam was born during the Eisenhower administration to Leonard and Sandra Zoberblatt Nimoy. He attended the University Elementary School, a “lab school” run by UCLA, where he was subjected to numerous psychological experiments. The experimentation continued at UC Berkeley in the form of mind-altering substances from which he may, or may not, have fully recovered. In a state of absolute certainty, Adam attended Lo...
Jul 17, 2024•46 min•Ep. 393
Episode 392 - Isaac Phoenix - The Different Dimensions of Story, How Game Design Shaped His Writing What are ‘The Three Dimensions of Writing’? I named it the Three Dimensions because A) there are three, maybe I need to find a less creative field, and B) people want three dimensional stories and characters so this is how I create them. Step 1: Every writer needs to read The Hero With A Thousand Faces. It is done by Joseph Campbell who essentially breaks down why the oldest and most popular stori...
Jul 15, 2024•53 min•Ep. 392
How To Be A Great Podcast Guest - Important Guesting Tips You Can Use On Your Next Interview How to Be a Good Podcast Guest: Essential Tips Being a good guest on a podcast is a fantastic way to share your message with a broad audience and build meaningful connections with both the hosts and listeners. A successful podcast interview benefits everyone involved, so it's crucial to come prepared and deliver your best performance. Here are some essential tips to help you shine as a podcast guest...
Jul 12, 2024•22 min
Episode 391 - Gina Coviello - A Great Life Starts with Self-Love - Surviving the Detrimental Effects of Emotional Abuse Coach Gina I have survived the detrimental effects of emotional abuse for 50 years, and I know how it feels to hate oneself, and to feel utterly alone in the world. Through self-love practices I have come to fully embrace and love myself. I have turned my life around and am now a self-love coach. I hope to inspire you with the wisdom I have gained, so that you will learn to lov...
Jul 12, 2024•44 min•Ep. 391
Episode 390 - Brigitte Cutshall - Real Things Living Podcast - Empowering Others From Just Surviving to Thriving Meet Brigitte. Brigitte is the founder of Gemini Media, host of Real Things Living Podcast , a Health Advocate and focuses on delivering the best solutions to her clients. She’s an accomplished business development professional in the communications, publishing and print management industry. One of Brigitte’s goals is to “empower others from just surviving to thriving” and participate...
Jul 10, 2024•52 min•Ep. 390
Episode 389 - Gail Hugman - Helping parents and children work together on their education as a team About You can spend many thousands of pounds on school and tutor fees to ensure that your child gets the best start in life but this investment can be seriously undermined by their lack of motivation, attitude or weak learning skills. I help to put this right. Using exceptional tools and resources, I design and deliver inspirational teaching sessions specifically for your child in your home or via...
Jul 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 389
Episode 388 - Evelyn Garland - Children's Author, Working With An Illustrator and a Message for Parents About the author Evelyn G. is a writer,entrepreneur,poet and an author. This is her first children’s book “The Reason I Held You Close “. Writing is something she has always enjoyed. However timing was not always there. This book started out as a poem she wrote several years ago. Now ready to share her writing with the world and begin a new journey in life. Book: The Reason I Held You Clo...
Jul 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 388
Episode 387 - Kelsey Ellis - Tap Into and Reawaken Wonder - Take the Wonder Challenge We get a little "sappy" in this episode - we turn the wonder up with this great new book - Reawaken Wonder! Reawaken Wonder: Discover joy in the beauty of the everyday Reawaken Wonder is an inspiration for all of those who are currently overwhelmed, but whose hearts spark with hope at the thought of wonder. Through a myriad of stories, Kelsey takes you from the busyness of everyday life to magical mom...
Jul 03, 2024•42 min•Ep. 387
Episode 386 - David Mark Quigley - Tackling Dyslexia by Writing a Book, and Saving Animals A native New Zealander, David Mark Quigley worked variously as a farmer, vineyard owner, clinical hypnotherapist, and serial entrepreneur. Traveling extensively chasing adventure across Europe, Australia, and Africa, he has been obsessed with animals and nature ever since. Inspired by his travels, he decided to tackle his dyslexia by writing a book, Scars of the Leopard and unexpectedly discovered his love...
Jul 01, 2024•37 min•Ep. 386
Episode 385 - Ben Stimpson - Ancestral Whispers, A Guide to Building Ancestral Veneration Practices Ancestral Whispers: A Guide to Building Ancestral Veneration Practices (Llewellyn Worldwide Ltd, 2023) Build a strong, healthy relationship with your ancestors using this guide to the concepts and considerations of ancestral veneration. This tradition non-specific book presents historical and cultural examples of veneration from around the world, the ins and outs of ritual practice, and inspiring ...
Jun 28, 2024•53 min•Ep. 385
