Лучшие подкасты про Nonfiction Authors Association (2024)

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Fire Eating, Friendship, and Female Empowerment With Cherie Dawn Haas -99 13:53

1d ago13:53

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Curious about the life experiences that fuel a writer's imagination? In today's episode of Author Express, host Kathleen Basi chats with prolific author Cherie Dawn Haas. Cherie wrote her first book in 2016, titled Girl on Fire. It was inspired by her days as a fire eater and tribal belly dancer, and came at a time when she wanted to spend more tim…

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Anything is Possible When You Release the Reins with Author Catherine Matthews -98 16:50

9d ago16:50

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On today’s episode, we will be chatting with Catherine Matthews, a Women’s Fiction author whose recently launched her debut novel, Releasing the Reins. This dual timeline novel follows Bunny O’Kelly’s as she storms off to Alaska to prove her worth, not just as a ranch hand, but as a woman in a world that doesn’t want her. As the title implies, Bunn…

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On Writing Banned Books with Ryan Estrada 24:41

13d ago24:41

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In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with prolific writer and cartoonist Ryan Estrada about the art of comic book writing, including the importance of pacing, concise storytelling, and creative challenges. Ryan shares insights from his experience co-creating Banned Book Club with his wife, Kim Hyun Sook, and illus…

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Talking History and Research with Madeline Martin -97 16:03

16d ago16:03

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Get ready to be inspired on this episode of Author Express as we introduce you to the acclaimed historical fiction and romance author, Madeline Martin. Host Kristi Leonard pulls back the curtain on Madeline’s fascinating journey from being an Army brat in Germany to becoming a New York Times and USA Today bestseller. Discover how Madeline transitio…

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Laughing About Depression with Author Amy Watson -96 12:32

23d ago12:32

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On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Amy Watson, a Women’s Fiction and romance author. One day, at the prompting of her therapist, she went home and told her husband she was going to write a novel. Mind you, she wasn’t a writer at the time. Hadn’t done more than dabble in poetry in college. She took a couple of creative writing courses online, a…

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The Why in Why I Write with Yvonne Battle-Felton -95 20:25

30d ago20:25

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Join Shawna Rodrigues as she chats with Yvonne Battle-Felton on this episode of Author Express, where an exciting narrative journey awaits. Yvonne, a seasoned writer and creative force, reveals snippets of her rich life experiences and their impact on her writing. Discover the inspirations behind her debut, Remembered, and get a preview of her upco…

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A Visit to The Top of The Eiffel Tower with Aimie K. Runyan -94 16:55

1M ago16:55

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Aimie K. Runyan writes to celebrate the spirit of strong women. She has been honored as a Historical Novel Society Editors’ Choice selection, as a five-time finalist for the Colorado Book Awards, and as a nominee for the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer of the Year. Aimie is active as an educator and speaker in the writing community and beyond. Her ne…

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Writing the Truth About Motherhood with Author Hadley Leggett -93 14:20

1M ago14:20

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On today's episode we get to chat with Hadley Leggett, award-winning author of the debut novel, All They Ask Is Everything. A love letter to the messiness of motherhood, the book tells the story of three very different women who each want custody of the same two little girls — and discover they have more in common than the children they’re fighting…

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Capturing History in a Memoir with Kevin Hall 26:12

2M ago26:12

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On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen welcomes Kevin M. Hall. Wondering if his kids would remember their family stories, Kevin wrote a short story for them as a Christmas gift. His grandsons’ reaction inspired him to write multiple books, blending history with memoir to capture the moments of his life in context with the world. Kevin M…

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Author Bella Ellwood-Clayton discusses Mean Girls, Mean Moms, and Social Media -92 16:33

2M ago16:33

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Dr. Bella Ellwood-Clayton is an award-winning author and editor. She has a BA from Concordia University in Montréal and a Ph.D. from the University of Melbourne in sexual anthropology—and, yes, that makes for interesting dinner party conversations. Bella’s novel, Weekend Friends, was published in 2023 by Post Hill Press. Her nonfiction book, Sex Dr…

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Echoes of Creativity: Writing, Music, and Ghosts with Andy N 17:44

2M ago17:44

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In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with author Andy N, who shares insights from his diverse writing journey. Andy has penned ten full-length novels, including Changing Carriages at Birmingham, New Street, a poignant love story, and a memoir detailing his struggles with diabetes. His debut novel, Birth, explores …

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Explore Genre-Crossing Success with Award-Winning Author Mindy McGinnis -91 16:15

2M ago16:15

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In this riveting episode of Author Express, Kathleen Basi chats with Edgar award-winning novelist Mindy McGinnis. If you’re fascinated by the balance between a cheerful personality and dark, compelling writing, Mindy’s story will captivate you. Get a glimpse into her life in a small Ohio town, marked by historical tragedies and quirky facts. Mindy’…

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Exploration vs. Exploitation: Diving into Dark Literature with Author Deirdre Swinden 14:51

2M ago14:51

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On today’s episode we get to chat with Deirdre Swinden, a dark fiction author with a penchant for ghost stories. After twenty+ years as a leader in corporate communications, Dee took a leap of faith and set out to build her creative writing skills. She dove into the realms of sci-fi, horror and speculative fiction during her MFA. Her thesis novel, …

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Stories From Amish Country: Fact Meets Fiction with Author Marc Crail 23:24

2M ago23:24

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On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Marc Crail, a debut author in his seventies who began writing during the pandemic. His first book, Tales Out of School, draws from his experiences working in Amish country. Mark has since published three more books in the series, and a novel inspired by his mother-in-law's life. During t…

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Novelist Mindy Friddle Works with a Constellation of Perspectives -89 13:31

2M ago13:31

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On today’s episode, we get to chat with southern novelist Mindy Friddle, whose third book (and first domestic thriller) Her Best Self is out now from Regal House Publishing. Her Best Self includes the perspectives of a constellation of characters, including first-person point-of-view from the protagonist, a small-town matriarch, as well as third-pe…

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Amy Neff on her debut novel The Days I Loved You Most -88 13:37

3M ago13:37

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Once every few years, a great love story sweeps readers off their feet and becomes a runaway sensation. Amy Neff’s stunning debut The Days I Loved You Most is perfectly poised to become that next great love story for the ages. The book asks the question: Could you live without the love of your life? And centers on a couple in a coastal Connecticut …

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Master Class in Tenacity with Author Christine Gunderson -87 18:12

3M ago18:12

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In today's episode, we chat with Christine Gunderson about her ten year journey to a traditional publishing deal, tenacity, and how to deal with rejection. She wrote her debut novel, Friends with Secrets, in her mini van in the school pick up line, at piano lessons, during drama rehearsals, at swim team practice, basketball practice, crew practice,…

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The Book Business with Ella Ritchie of Stellar Communications 18:49

3M ago18:49

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Do you treat your book as a business? On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen interviews Ella Ritchie, the founder of Stellar Communications, a company that specializes in non-fiction book publishing, marketing, and PR for self-publishing authors. There is so much that needs to happen to create a successful book launch. Ella offers 6 qui…

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Building an Extended Universe with Casey Dembowski -86 13:26

3M ago13:26

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On today's episode, we have Casey Dembowski, the author of three award-winning romance novels, When We're Thirty, The Corey Effect, and Get A Room. Her fourth novel The First Love Myth is coming soon from Red Adept Publishing. Kirkus called her debut "absorbing and satisfying" while Midwest Book Reviews labeled Get A Room "A study in humor, irony, …

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Deeply Rooted and Diverse Christian Romance with Jenny Erlingsson -85 17:44

3M ago17:44

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On today's episode we will be chatting with Jenny Erlingsson, a Nigerian-American born author and speaker. After serving on the pastoral staff of a church in Huntsville, Alabama for twelve years, her family lives in a small village on the southern coast of Iceland, the land of Fire and Ice. She is married to a joyful viking and mother to four adora…

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Life Happens then Comes a Book with Emily Hill 20:02

4M ago20:02

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It’s not uncommon for people to use their emotional journey to springboard their careers into authorship. Emily Hill is no exception. In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and Emily chat about Emily’s journey from social work and ministry to becoming a published author, discussing her self-publishing strategy and her per…

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Amy Dressler Brings Shakespeare's Women to the 21st Century -84 16:21

4M ago16:21

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Amy Dressler writes contemporary fiction featuring heroines who wrestle their emotional baggage while maintaining a sense of humor. How to Align the Stars, Amy's debut novel, is a feminist, body-positive spin on Much Ado About Nothing. It is the first book in the Shakespeare Project, a series in which Amy will reimagine Shakespeare's classic comedi…

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Exploring the Theme of Found Families with Author Pamela Stockwell -83 14:08

4M ago14:08

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Award-winning author Pamela Stockwell was born in Texas and raised in South Carolina. In between, she lived in the Philippines and, along with her big sister, became fluent in Tagalog name-calling. She abandoned her foreign language studies at age five and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina. Pame…

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Discover Where Your Book Can Take You with Cathy Fyock 22:52

4M ago22:52

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Alison Nissen and Cathy Fyock, the Biz Book Strategist, share a conversation about using books as a business strategy. Cathy explains that she works with professionals who want to write a book as a strategic move to establish themselves as thought leaders in their field. Covering the topics of crafting compelling book blurbs and author bios, benefi…

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Author Heather Osoy’s Confrontational Alter Ego Writes Her Books -82 12:55

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An avid reader and writer since she was a child, Heather Osoy found her voice through literature. She wrote a number of plays, poems, short stories and even a screenplay during her formative years. The passing of a beloved family member right before the pandemic encouraged her to use that voice to publish her first novel, To Hold Oneself. She chose…

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Where Fiction Meets Reality with Author Sharon J. Wishnow 15:37

4M ago15:37

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On today’s episode we’re traveling south to Virginia to speak with Sharon Wishnow, a women’s fiction author who is more than a little obsessed with pelicans and writing about what is outside her back yard. Sharon’s writing career spans thirty years, starting as a freelance writer in the Netherlands where she established a beat in the supermarket an…

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Go Ahead, Change the Rules: Discover Hybrid Memoir with Lily Iona MacKenzie 18:38

4M ago18:38

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Lily Iona MacKenzie chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about her latest work, Dreaming Myself into Old Age. This hybrid memoir blends personal anecdotes with critical writing on topics such as poetry and art. Now, in her eighties, Lily is challenged by facing old age and all that comes with it. Determined to age gracefully and tho…

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Women's familial stories and the fantastical, with Nancy Taber 12:59

4M ago12:59

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On today’s episode we chat with Nancy Taber, an author whose stories are inspired by women’s forgotten histories, her military service, and her love of the fantastical. Nancy grew up in a military family, joined the military herself, graduated from military college, and served as a Sea King helicopter Tactical Coordinator. When she completed her se…

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From Fan Letters to Bestsellers: Kimberley Woodhouse and Tracie Peterson's Partnership 22:09

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Join host Shawna Rodrigues on this exciting episode of Author Express as she welcomes bestselling and award-winning authors Kimberley Woodhouse and Tracie Peterson. You'll learn about this dynamic duo's long-standing friendship and collaboration that has produced nearly 200 books. Discover intriguing facts about their hometowns and learn how a fan …

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The Balance Between Conflict & Empathy with Kyle Shoop 25:57

5M ago25:57

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Novelist and attorney Kyle Shoop chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about adding conflict and empathy to build characters. A number of his novels also include lyrics—as a singer and songwriter, he adds links to his books for the audience to hear the songs for that character. Instead of just reading the lyrics, Kyle recorded that s…

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From Memoir To Historical Fiction with author LL Kirchner 14:14

5M ago14:14

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After running marketing and communications campaigns for organizations like The Andy Warhol Museum, Carnegie Mellon University, and the The TriBeCa Film Festival, L.L. Kirchner ditched the corporate world and moved to India. She moved to New York City to write and teach yoga, and how she’s an award-winning screenwriter and Pushcart-nominated author…

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Surrealism and Authenticity in the Oral and Written Story with Angie Elita Newell 20:33

5M ago20:33

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Angie Elita Newell chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about the challenges of writing about Canada's Indigenous history, Angie's modern-day colonialism experience, the significance of stories from various cultures and religious texts, and the power of shared experiences expressed through storytelling. As a trained historian, Angie…

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Prickly Company is Good Company with Kitty Johnson 13:25

5M ago13:25

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On today’s show we get to meet Margaret Johnson, who’s published by Lake Union Publishing under the pen-name Kitty Johnson. Margaret doesn’t mind whether people call her Margaret or Kitty – she answers to both names! Margaret first started writing in her twenties after finishing a Fine Art degree. Faced with an uncertain future – making money from …

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Is It Speculative Fiction or Real Life with Dr. Roger Smith 23:17

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You might be surprised to know that surgical robots are used for over one million procedures every year. In this episode, Dr. Roger Smith chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about his medical thriller series on robotic surgeons in the year 2050 and his real-life work with surgical robots over the last ten years. His novels include …

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Elizabeth Goddard Writes for the Thrill of it 12:05

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Elizabeth Goddard was an avid reader from a very young age and always longed to write, but it wasn’t until she had her first child at age 29 that she resigned from corporate America and finally answered the call of her heart. She started the long and arduous road to publication. Elizabeth chose the traditional route and attended writing conferences…

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Using Ancestery.com to Discover the Story You Thought You’d Never Know with Edward DiGangi 21:53

5M ago21:53

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Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with Edward DiGangi about his memoir, The Gift Best Given, a son's search and mother's journey, a timeless story of adoption, search, discovery, and reunion set against the backdrop of the glamorous ice skating shows of the 1940s. Edward shares how his hunt for clues about his adoption opened doors to…

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The Art of Storytelling: Author J. Marie Rundquist Shares the Joy of Literary Twists 15:02

6M ago15:02

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J. Marie Rundquist believes a day isn't complete without time spent reading. Stories she loves best—to read and to write—feature characters from all walks of life who learn from one another. When she isn't writing, you'll find J. Marie exploring all the K‐12 public education world has to offer through teaching, learning, and supporting others in th…

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Complex Characters and Authentic Dialogue with Mark Shaiken 21:31

6M ago21:31

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Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with legal and financial thriller author Mark Shaiken. Writing a heart-racing legal and financial thriller has exhilarating consequences. Mark Shaiken draws on his 40-year career in law to create his fictional characters. In his latest novel, Cram Down, inspired by his volunteer work with marginalized…

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Mixing Cybersecurity and Domestic Suspense with Author Janet Roberts 14:33

6M ago14:33

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On today’s episode we get to chat with Janet Roberts, a Women’s Fiction author and poet in Pittsburgh, PA, who has a background in cybersecurity. After fifteen+ years as a global leader in cybersecurity awareness and education, Janet transitioned to full time writer and part-time consultant in 2023, to be able to chase her dream of focusing nearly …

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Sweet Scoops: Dishing on "Love on a Whim" with Author Suzanne Woods Fisher 15:44

6M ago15:44

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Suzanne Woods Fisher is known for her heartwarming Amish fiction and contemporary romance novels. where faith, community, and love take center stage. Through her enchanting storytelling, she whisks readers away to charming settings and introduces them to unforgettable characters. When she's not weaving captivating tales, Suzanne enjoys life with he…

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Examining the Balancing Act in Life with Marie W. Watts 15:08

6M ago15:08

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On today’s episode, we get to chat with Marie W. Watts, a Women’s Fiction author with one crazy back story from which she draws heavily to create her quirky, well-developed characters facing and overcoming obstacles in life. Her own journey began with what appears to be a perfectly normal middle-class childhood for the 1950s and 60s in Baytown, Tex…

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Power, Greed, and Corruption in Washington, DC with Steve McGuire 20:29

6M ago20:29

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Power, Greed, and Corruption in Washington, D.C. with Steve McGuire Steve McGuire, a retired Federal judge with a 32-year legal career in Washington, DC, joined Alison Nissen on the Florida Writer Podcast. Steve writes political thrillers inspired by his experiences in Washington. He believes that politics has always been about the same issues, but…

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How to Find Your Unique Creative Voice with Author Davon and Greene 12:36

7M ago12:36

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Growing up as the son of author and composer BB Johnson AKA Joseph Greene (Together Brothers, Across the Alley from the Alamo) DaVon and Greene (the pen name of Jonathan Greene) knew writing was in his blood. Drawn towards cartels, crime, and drugs DaVon and Greene completed his first serious undertaking in his early teens and gave it to his father…

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Author Michele Kwasniewski Explores The Darker Side of Fame 12:55

7M ago12:55

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Michele Kwasniewski translated her career behind the scenes in entertainment into an award-winning young adult trilogy that shines a spotlight on the darker side of fame. Starting out as a set production assistant on movies such as INDEPENDENCE DAY and EVITA, Michele moved to the small screen and worked her way up the ladder to production manager, …

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Writing Funny with Tim O'Leary 20:28

7M ago20:28

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Insert comedy into any story by sticking to the truth but changing one part. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Tim O’Leary about his strategy to write an entirely true story, except for inserting a fictional narrator. Tim O'Leary is a Pacific Northwest-based short story writer who has published two collections of short s…

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When Real Life Inspires Fiction 13:51

7M ago13:51

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Jill Hannah Anderson first began writing in eighth grade when a friend gave her a large notebook with Donny Osmund on the cover. She started using it as a diary, and added several more diary notebooks over the years. She also started writing notes for stories in notebooks. Cruddy, haphazard plot ideas… but the writing bug had burrowed in. Then “lif…

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Want to Know How Hip Hop Can Build Emotionally Well Balanced Kids? Meet Modello Brown 22:36

7M ago22:36

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Meet Modello Brown! On this Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with the multi-media artist as he shares the evolution of Hip Hop Littles. What started with writing lyrics, Modello Brown turned his songs into life lessons by writing children’s books. Today Modello is creating an immersive experience to build strong, emotionally resilien…

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Ghosts, unlikely friendships, and snarky humor with Author Tracey Buchanan 11:32

7M ago11:32

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Tracey's journey pursuing the right words has been both straight-forward and circuitous. She wrote nothing but the facts as a journalist and has created worlds out of pure imagination as a novelist. Either way she loves telling stories because stories are connectors that bridge our experiences and help us understand each other better. Tracey's stor…

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Author Heather Dixon Shares the Power of Persistence & Universal Experiences 15:18

8M ago15:18

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This week on Author Express we welcome upmarket women's fiction author Heather Dixon from outside Toronto, Canada. Heather has published three novels filled with compelling themes of family, friendship, and secrets. Discover the incredible story behind her debut novel, "Burlington," and how the setting of the book ties into a thought-provoking meta…

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Mining Life's Small Moments for Big Meaning with Erin Bartels 16:33

8M ago16:33

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On today's episode we got to chat with Erin Bartels, an award-winning author who is endlessly fascinated with why people do and say the things they do and say. Her preoccupation with human nature has led her to write character-driven novels that book clubs adore for their layered storytelling and loads of discussion starters. Whether she's delving …

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