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The Florida Writer PodcastCuriosity, Ingenuity, and the Timeless Allure of Rivers with David Ladensohn In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, Alison Nissen chats with David Ladensohn, a seasoned entrepreneur and author of a fascinating new book on an unexpected pairing: fly fishing and Leonardo da Vinci. David shares his journey from his Texas roots to summers spent in New Mexico, where his passion for fly fishing first took shape. His book offers a unique blend of stories, weaving together Leonardo's life, his groundbreaking work as a hydraulic engineer, and his remarkable understanding of river currents—skills that David imagines would have made Leonardo an exceptional fly-fishing guide. The discussion re...
2024-11-2324 minFlorida Writer PodcastCuriosity, Ingenuity, and the Timeless Allure of Rivers with David Ladensohn In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, Alison Nissen chats with David Ladensohn, a seasoned entrepreneur and author of a fascinating new book on an unexpected pairing: fly fishing and Leonardo da Vinci. David shares his journey from his Texas roots to summers spent in New Mexico, where his passion for fly fishing first took shape. His book offers a unique blend of stories, weaving together Leonardo's life, his groundbreaking work as a hydraulic engineer, and his remarkable understanding of river currents—skills that David imagines would have made Leonardo an exceptional fly-fishing guide. The discussion re...
2024-11-2324 min
Revel Coach +Revive, Restore, and Ignite: A Strengths Strategy for a Thriving Work Culture with Petra KrebbsRevive, Restore, and Ignite: Customized Solutions for a
Thriving Work Culture with Strengths Strategist Petra Krebbs
Join us for this REVEL COACH+ Conversation with Petra Krebbs.
Some organizations need extra energy at an event and even
throughout the year. Petra Krebbs, as a speaker and consultant, delivers positive, customized content from start to finish.
Work culture is more important than ever. It is important to
identify what you have, define what you want, and ignite the unique strengths of your organization for a competitive advantage.
...
2024-11-1723 min
The Florida Writer PodcastOn Writing Banned Books with Ryan EstradaIn 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 illustrator Ko Hyung-Ju, a graphic novel based on Kim's real-life experiences in 1980s Korea. They also dive into the timely issue of book banning, with Banned Book Club itself being banned in several U.S. states, yet still celebrated globally in schools and libraries. Ryan discusses...
2024-10-1924 minFlorida Writer PodcastOn Writing Banned Books with Ryan EstradaIn 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 illustrator Ko Hyung-Ju, a graphic novel based on Kim's real-life experiences in 1980s Korea. They also dive into the timely issue of book banning, with Banned Book Club itself being banned in several U.S. states, yet still celebrated globally in schools and libraries. Ryan discusses...
2024-10-1924 minRevel Coach +Save time, build confidence, and never wonder what to wear again with Jessica PapineauMarcy and Alison, founders of Revel Coach, sit down with Jessica Papineau, founder of CSJ Authentic Fashion Styling, to discuss her 25-year journey in the fashion industry. Jessica shares her passion for empowering women through fashion, teaching them how to boost confidence and transform their image. From styling entrepreneurs to helping postpartum moms feel their best, Jessica's work emphasizes community building and her unique three-tiered membership model. This conversation highlights how fashion can be a powerful tool for personal and professional growth.
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The REVEL COACH + Conversation Podcast hosts Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt celebrate the journey...
2024-10-1827 min
She Believed She Could™ PodcastHow To Build A Strategy To Live Above Center with Alison Nissen and Marcy StoudtLike many sisters, Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt are similar in some ways and not alike in others. Alison graduated college and settled into a career in academia. Marcy, on the other hand, found success in the corporate world. As their mother entered mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease, they began to chat daily about their dream of launching their own business. They signed off each call with the chant: “It’s better together!” The more they talked, the more excited they became about the future.They designed Revel Coach as an inspirational platform that mentors executives and entrepreneurs who wish...
2024-09-2425 min
Florida Writer PodcastCapturing History in a Memoir with Kevin Hall 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. Hall joyfully adopts the titles of dad, grandpa, and papa. Residing with his wife in Rush, NY—a suburb of Rochester—he is a family man with two married children, six grandchildren, and a beloved dog named Pal. ...
2024-09-1426 minThe Florida Writer PodcastCapturing History in a Memoir with Kevin Hall 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. Hall joyfully adopts the titles of dad, grandpa, and papa. Residing with his wife in Rush, NY—a suburb of Rochester—he is a family man with two married children, six grandchildren, and a beloved dog named Pal. ...
2024-09-1426 min
Florida Writer PodcastEchoes of Creativity: Writing, Music, and Ghosts with Andy NIn 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 the life of a 16-year-old aspiring artist, set in a familiar backdrop that blends fictional characters with real-life elements. Andy also discusses his musical background, highlighting the connection between music and poetry, particularly in their rhythmic qualities. Currently, he is working on a...
2024-09-0817 minThe Florida Writer PodcastEchoes of Creativity: Writing, Music, and Ghosts with Andy NIn 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 the life of a 16-year-old aspiring artist, set in a familiar backdrop that blends fictional characters with real-life elements. Andy also discusses his musical background, highlighting the connection between music and poetry, particularly in their rhythmic qualities. Currently, he is working on a...
2024-09-0817 minRevel Coach +Spearheading Leadership Transformation with Lindsay YellinJoin us in this REVEL COACH + Conversation with Lindsay Yellin, who shares her journey from advertising executive to transformation leadership coach. Driven by a desire to help others navigate their own professional transitions, Lindsay uses her experience to guide clients through personal growth and self-discovery. She emphasizes the importance of aligning one’s career with personal values and aspirations, empowering individuals to take actionable steps toward meaningful change. Lindsay's passion for supporting others shines as she equips clients with the tools and confidence to embrace new opportunities and lead fulfilling careers.
Lindsay is a dynamic leadership and ca...
2024-09-0725 min
Florida Writer PodcastStories From Amish Country: Fact Meets Fiction with Author Marc Crail 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 the conversation, they explored the intersection of fiction and reality, agreeing that stories rooted in personal experiences can be just as powerful as fact. Together, these tie together and coordinate for one successful launch. Send your book into the...
2024-08-2523 minThe Florida Writer PodcastStories From Amish Country: Fact Meets Fiction with Author Marc Crail 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 the conversation, they explored the intersection of fiction and reality, agreeing that stories rooted in personal experiences can be just as powerful as fact. Together, these tie together and coordinate for one successful launch. Send your book into the...
2024-08-2523 min
Spoken LabelAlison Nissen (Spoken Label, August 2024)Latest from Spoken Label features the return of our friend, the wonderful Alison Nissen.Alison is the host of the Florida Writer Podcast and as says on her website "is a writer who does daily battle with dog hair and laundry. She has taught collegiate composition and literature classes for over a decade. Currently, she is the co-founder of Revel Coach, an inspirational platform and managing partner of 3 Dog Tales Productions, a full-service Ghostwriting, Editing, Coaching, and Publishing company."Her website is: alisonnissen.com
2024-08-2238 min
Florida Writer PodcastThe Book Business with Ella Ritchie of Stellar Communications 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 quick tips for marketing (and so much more) in this episode: 1. Build a buzzworthy book. 2. Reach out to your circle of influence. 3, Prep your online presence. 4. Navigate print and online media. 5. Launch your book.
2024-08-0318 minThe Florida Writer PodcastThe Book Business with Ella Ritchie of Stellar Communications 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 quick tips for marketing (and so much more) in this episode: 1. Build a buzzworthy book. 2. Reach out to your circle of influence. 3, Prep your online presence. 4. Navigate print and online media. 5. Launch your book.
2024-08-0318 min
The Florida Writer PodcastLife Happens then Comes a Book with Emily Hill 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 personal writing process. Emily found the writing process challenging but rewarding. Discover some of Emily’s time management tactics, her experiences growing her following on social media, and the challenges she faces in balancing writing and marketing. Emily spends much o...
2024-07-1720 minFlorida Writer PodcastLife Happens then Comes a Book with Emily Hill 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 personal writing process. Emily found the writing process challenging but rewarding. Discover some of Emily’s time management tactics, her experiences growing her following on social media, and the challenges she faces in balancing writing and marketing. Emily spends much o...
2024-07-1720 min
The Florida Writer PodcastDiscover Where Your Book Can Take You with Cathy Fyock 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, benefits of self-publishing and hybrid publishing, and creative ways to find speaking opportunities. Want a complimentary strategy session with Cathy? Visit CathyFyock.com Cathy Fyock provides you with the intensive support you need to get your book DONE. She i...
2024-07-0422 minFlorida Writer PodcastDiscover Where Your Book Can Take You with Cathy Fyock 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, benefits of self-publishing and hybrid publishing, and creative ways to find speaking opportunities. Want a complimentary strategy session with Cathy? Visit CathyFyock.com Cathy Fyock provides you with the intensive support you need to get your book DONE. She i...
2024-07-0422 min
Florida Writer PodcastGo Ahead, Change the Rules: Discover Hybrid Memoir with Lily Iona MacKenzie 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 thoughtfully, she recognizes that working with one's inner life and dreams is key to understanding the changes that come with aging. Lily has published reviews, interviews, short fiction, poetry, travel pieces, essays, and memoirs in over 170 American and Canadian...
2024-06-2118 minThe Florida Writer PodcastGo Ahead, Change the Rules: Discover Hybrid Memoir with Lily Iona MacKenzie 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 thoughtfully, she recognizes that working with one's inner life and dreams is key to understanding the changes that come with aging. Lily has published reviews, interviews, short fiction, poetry, travel pieces, essays, and memoirs in over 170 American and Canadian...
2024-06-2118 minRevel Coach +The Intersection between Mental Health and FoodJoin us for another REVEL COACH+ Conversation with hosts Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt and their guest, holistic health counselor Hilary Tarkington Stowers.
After a long bout of undiagnosed Lyme disease, Hilary transitioned into a new career path, helping others who face the debilitating challenges caused by chronic Lyme disease as well as the complexities of nutritional deficiencies and food sensitivities.
Hilary shares that not only does food nourish the body, but
it also feeds the soul and spirit. Life is unnecessarily difficult when nutrition is not aligned with the whole person.
With a...
2024-06-1731 minRevel Coach +Wines for an Eco-conscious Astrology Lover with Kate Webb.Wine for You, Written in the Stars.
Indulge in a personalized wine experience with Sun Moon
Rising Wine. Co-founded by certified Sommelier and Astrology lover Kate Webb, Sun Moon Rising Wine brings together two ancient arts: astrology and winemaking. For centuries, humans have looked to the stars for self-discovery and understanding and have crafted wine with passion and precision. Sun Moon Rising Wine merged these traditions to create a truly unique experience.
Kate, along with her co-founder Anna London built their
brand for “Sip Sustainably.” The eco-conscious company believes in the power of nature and is co...
2024-04-2123 minRevel Coach +Building Character, Leaders, and Influence with Buck MartinezIn this Revel Coach+ Conversation with co-founders Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt, Buck Martinez discusses how developing strong character and leadership skills takes commitment and determination. When Buck (and his daughter) co-founded Student ACES for Leadership, they focused on helping student-athletes build character, leadership, and influence. Mentoring young leaders is necessary, demonstrating the importance of consistency between on-field conduct and off-field behavior.
Buck focuses on developing his clients' character, honor, and integrity through the ACE Leadership Group. Buck is passionate about working with organizations to develop their leadership skills. He serves as a life coach and executive coach to...
2024-04-0728 minRevel Coach +Teach AI to Work For You with Edwin Jansen of Coachfully.AIJoin us for another Revel Coach+ Conversation with Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt! This week, Edwin Jansen, the Chief Steward and CEO of Fuse Cooperative,
the staffing industry's first and only platform cooperative, shares what's new in AI and the Coachfully.AI chatbot builder.
Many people observe Artificial Intelligence with fear. However, Edwin points out that 70% of people are not engaged in their work, and 99% of people do not love their jobs. With some coaching, AI can do the work you
dislike and focus on what you love. Coachfully.AI helps businesses amplify their Impact by guiding au...
2024-03-1028 minRevel Coach +Helping Businesses Discover Their Value with Carey SumnerOne of the main stumbling blocks new entrepreneurs face is asking clients for money. Carey Sumner of Cresso Consulting suggests replacing the word money with value. Clients purchase based on perceived value: Will I save money? Will I save time? Will I reach my goals? As coaches and consultants, the perceived value of our service is
what we are selling.
Founder and CEO of Cresso Consulting Carey Sumner joins this Revel Coach+ Conversation with sisters and co-founders Alison Nissen & Marcy Stoudt to discover how Carey tackles the tricky conversation of Value.
Cresso Consulting specializes in...
2024-02-2624 minRevel Coach +Creating Connections through Alumni Engagement with Julie TuckerThe entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in today’s college students. Denison University’s Julie Tucker, Director of Family Engagement and Professional Network, ensures that students and alumni have the tools to
clear a path to success. Revel Coach’s cofounders Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt credit their success to connecting with Julie, the Denison Network, the innovative Denison Red Frame Lab, and the ReMix Entrepreneurial Summit (a program for alums by alums).
Julie recently moved from Denison’s Division of Student Life to the Division of Institutional Advancement to fill the newly created director of family en...
2024-02-2621 minRevel Coach +Travel to the Best and Most Unexpected Places with Virgina BalchJoin us for another Revel Coach+ Conversation with Alison
Nissen and Marcy Stoudt! This week, peek into the network of world-class hotels, memorable experiences, and creatively curated itineraries with luxury designer Virginia Balch. Virginia creates travel that ensures that every trip is thoughtfully executed and guaranteed to exceed expectations.
Virginia shares her strategies for time management and organization and her plans to grow her business. The conversation includes travel tips, such as booking through a travel advisor and using the Packr app.
Virginia also emphasized the importance of self-advocacy and goal setting. Since lea...
2024-02-2622 min
Florida Writer PodcastUse Your Own Psychic Abilities to Help Your Writing with John Russell How can you become more attuned to your intuition? Have you ever wondered if you can train yourself to receive psychic messages? John Russell, a professional psychic and paranormal investigator, discusses his writing journey, his latest non-fiction book about enhancing psychic abilities, and the practice of psychometry with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen. He and Alison chat about his book 20 Ways to Increase Your Psychic Abilities and how these techniques could benefit writers. John Russell is an internationally known professional psychic and medium. As a paranormal investigator, he has experienced over 1,000 physical supernatural manifestations. He has...
2024-02-2221 minThe Florida Writer PodcastUse Your Own Psychic Abilities to Help Your Writing with John Russell How can you become more attuned to your intuition? Have you ever wondered if you can train yourself to receive psychic messages? John Russell, a professional psychic and paranormal investigator, discusses his writing journey, his latest non-fiction book about enhancing psychic abilities, and the practice of psychometry with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen. He and Alison chat about his book 20 Ways to Increase Your Psychic Abilities and how these techniques could benefit writers. John Russell is an internationally known professional psychic and medium. As a paranormal investigator, he has experienced over 1,000 physical supernatural manifestations. He has...
2024-02-2221 minRevel Coach +Revel Coach + Adrian Smude: Creating Memoriable Marketing CampaignsCreating Memorable Marketing Campaigns
Professional real estate investor Adrian Smude joins this Revel Coach Conversation with co-founders Marcy Stoudt and Alison Nissen. Adrian shared his philosophy of Marketing to Your Personality.
Adrian started his real estate career in 2002. He attributes
much of his success to his passion for lifelong learning, which has led him to continue education courses and fostered relationships with respected mentors. He implemented what he learned, took action, and now has a successful business that fits his personality and lifestyle.
Through sharing his ideas, success, and failures Adrian hopes to...
2024-01-1923 minRevel Coach +"Unlock Your Purpose" with Katie MontbriandPurpose isn't something that can be engineered but emerges from a deeper understanding of yourself. In this Revel Coach+ Conversation, Marcy Stoudt and Alison Nissen chat with Katie Montbriand about how to ensure all the major gems of your life, the things that excite you, fit together as a kaleidoscope.
Each colorful stone represents those things. As you turn the
kaleidoscope different images emerge. Occasionally one stone can replace another as our lives change because we're humans. We're not completely static. But all of these different images are our purpose because they're all made of the things...
2023-12-1927 minRevel Coach +Do You Operate at Peak Performance? With Corie WightlinJoin us for another exciting Revel Coach + Conversation with co-founders Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt who chat with Executive Functioning Coach Corie Wightlin. They discuss how individuals can understand and overcome challenges related to time management, organization, and motivation to achieve optimum personal performance.
Corie’s journey began as a special education teacher, eventually transitioning to coaching after recognizing the need for individualized solutions. She emphasized the importance of mindfulness in building these skills and the need to understand each client's unique needs and motivations. Marcy asked about Corie's process with clients, particularly with middle and high sc...
2023-12-1230 minRevel Coach +Learning to Lead with Steliana EconomuJoin this Revel Coach Conversation with Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt, who interview Steliana Economu about her
experiences coaching executives, writing, and teaching future leaders while valuing yourself as a parent. Steliana discussed her book Mothers as Leaders, which emphasizes the importance of honest, humorous stories that women can
relate to. But it’s not just women who need to recognize their role in corporate America, but the need for companies to recognize the potential leadership and value of all parents with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Steliana van de Rijt-Economu is a Diversity & Inclusion leader and a se...
2023-10-3123 minRevel Coach +The Perfect Morning: Flowers & CoffeeImagine your perfect morning routine, Coffee and Flowers. Navi Coffee & Flowers, the upcoming Coconut Grove coffee & flower shop will be a bird feeder for the neighborhood. A place where locals have a third space—it’s not work, it’s not home, it's their gathering spot where they have a consistent, high-quality experience enjoying a cup of their favorite coffee surrounded by beautiful flowers for purchase. This week’s Revel Coach+ Conversation is joined by Razzy Ghomeshi who shares his vision for his local community.
An investor and entrepreneur, Razzy highlights the importance of balancing daily tas...
2023-10-1223 minRevel Coach +Entrepreneurs...It's Time to Create a Better Workplace! with Merritt Sukala
Are you a small business not sure how to handle payroll? Payroll Taxes? What about Benefits? You don’t need to spend all your energy mired in HR issues. This week’s Revel Coach+ Conversation Podcast with Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt is joined by Paychex Strategic Business Consultant, Merritt Sukala.
Merritt helps entrepreneurs turn into employers by providing them with effective administrative processes and benefit selections for their specific workforce. She partners with them to understand their needs, goals, and challenges and offers them customized solutions that enable them to focus on running their busi...
2023-09-2823 min
The Florida Writer PodcastWhen Main Characters Take Over the Writing ProcessIn this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen asks Bryan Carrier about shifting genres from children's author to writing about a female boxer in the novel Rise Up! Against Domestic Violence, where the protagonist, a survivor of childhood domestic abuse, uses her boxing prowess to propel her to challenge the reigning world champion. Alison and Bryan discuss how the main character took over his plot to reveal her true motives. A Cleveland, Ohio native, Bryan Carrier acted in leading Community Theatre roles before shifting to stage design and set building. He also wrote children's stories and historical...
2023-09-0917 minFlorida Writer PodcastWhen Main Characters Take Over the Writing ProcessIn this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen asks Bryan Carrier about shifting genres from children's author to writing about a female boxer in the novel Rise Up! Against Domestic Violence, where the protagonist, a survivor of childhood domestic abuse, uses her boxing prowess to propel her to challenge the reigning world champion. Alison and Bryan discuss how the main character took over his plot to reveal her true motives. A Cleveland, Ohio native, Bryan Carrier acted in leading Community Theatre roles before shifting to stage design and set building. He also wrote children's stories and historical...
2023-09-0917 min
The Second Degree with Emily MerrellThe Second Act with sisters and Revel Coach co-founders Marcy Stoudt & Alison NissenMeet Marcy Stoudt and Alison Nissen, the dynamic sister duo and co-founders of Revel Coach. Marcy, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in staffing, joins forces with Alison, a published author and writing expert, to create a platform that empowers and supports women in achieving their professional and personal goals. With their shared passion for mentorship and a focus on the importance of mindset and time management in entrepreneurship, Marcy and Alison are the perfect team to guide others towards success.In this episode, you will be able to:Explore the intertwined relationship...
2023-05-1143 min
Just a Widow TalkRemarried widow Alison Nissen of Fla.: "Being a widow is part of me but not all of me."In this episode, we chat with remarried widow, mother, blogger and professor Alison Nissen of Florida who says, "I can't erase their father's memory just because I have someone new in my life...I think our creator (and spouses) would be so sad for us if we weren't trying to get the most out of life."Alison was married for 14 years before ALS took her first husband from their young family. Revel Coach co-founder, professor, and storyteller, Alison Nissen is the executive director of Branded Interviews, a platform that creates video business cards, webinars, and courses for authors, coaches...
2022-04-0830 min
Florida Writer PodcastUncovering Medusa with Raegen PietruchaRaegen Pietrucha's Head of a Gorgon is a narrative in poems that reimagines the myth of Medusa, transporting this ancient tale of sexual violence into contemporary times and examining it through a survivor-centric, feminist lens. Listen to the Florida Writer Podcast episode with host Alison Nissen as she and Raegen talk about this dark tale. Raegen Pietrucha writes, edits, and consults on professional and creative bases. She received her M.F.A. from Bowling Green State University, where she served on the staff of Mid-American Review. Her debut poetry collection, Head of a Gorgon, is forthcoming with Veget...
2022-03-0320 minThe Florida Writer PodcastUncovering Medusa with Raegen PietruchaRaegen Pietrucha's Head of a Gorgon is a narrative in poems that reimagines the myth of Medusa, transporting this ancient tale of sexual violence into contemporary times and examining it through a survivor-centric, feminist lens. Listen to the Florida Writer Podcast episode with host Alison Nissen as she and Raegen talk about this dark tale. Raegen Pietrucha writes, edits, and consults on professional and creative bases. She received her M.F.A. from Bowling Green State University, where she served on the staff of Mid-American Review. Her debut poetry collection, Head of a Gorgon, is forthcoming with Veget...
2022-03-0320 minFlorida Writer PodcastThe Business of Writing with Atlanta Self-Publishing Conference Chair JM TompkinsIn this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen talks with JM Tompkins, the Atlanta Self-Publishing Conference Chair about some simple strategies for writers from proof of concept to outsourcing to marketing. The nuts and bolts of writing is tricky but with help, very rewarding. J. M. Tompkins started her own publishing company and began focusing on her true passions. As an author, she first published at the age of sixteen, had a popular poetry blog, published in several magazines, and began working on what would become the Habitual Humanity Series in 2012. She finally took the plunge in 2019 to...
2022-02-2816 minThe Florida Writer PodcastThe Business of Writing with Atlanta Self-Publishing Conference Chair JM TompkinsIn this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen talks with JM Tompkins, the Atlanta Self-Publishing Conference Chair about some simple strategies for writers from proof of concept to outsourcing to marketing. The nuts and bolts of writing is tricky but with help, very rewarding. J. M. Tompkins started her own publishing company and began focusing on her true passions. As an author, she first published at the age of sixteen, had a popular poetry blog, published in several magazines, and began working on what would become the Habitual Humanity Series in 2012. She finally took the plunge in 2019 to...
2022-02-2816 minThe Florida Writer PodcastWrite the Novel! Letting Go of the Inner Critic with Fiction Author Cooper Levey-BakerWe all have ideas for stories, but if our inner critic has a say, our stories might stay trapped forever. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Cooper Levey-Baker, author of the new dystopian book Dead Fish Wind about how he turned a 3-minute free-writing exercise into a novel...after he calmed his inner critic. Cooper Levey-Baker is a writer and journalist. His fiction has appeared in the Sierra Nevada Review and Burrow Press's Fantastic Floridas series, and his journalism has won multiple awards from the Florida Magazine Association and the Flo...
2022-02-1322 minFlorida Writer PodcastWrite the Novel! Letting Go of the Inner Critic with Fiction Author Cooper Levey-BakerWe all have ideas for stories, but if our inner critic has a say, our stories might stay trapped forever. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Cooper Levey-Baker, author of the new dystopian book Dead Fish Wind about how he turned a 3-minute free-writing exercise into a novel...after he calmed his inner critic. Cooper Levey-Baker is a writer and journalist. His fiction has appeared in the Sierra Nevada Review and Burrow Press's Fantastic Floridas series, and his journalism has won multiple awards from the Florida Magazine Association and the Flo...
2022-02-1322 minThe Florida Writer PodcastWe Really Do Judge Books by Their Covers with Book Designer Tamian WoodOn this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Tamian Wood about the 3 biggest mistakes Do-It-Yourselfers make when designing their own books covers. Listen, learn, and enjoy--and check out her beautiful creations at BeyondDesignBooks.com Tamian Wood has been creating book covers that sell for over 25 years. Her cover design clients include several publishing houses and a growing number of independent authors. As a digital artist, she specializes in melding art, photography and special effects together to create a unique, custom cover for each project. She also creates beautiful interior design, layout and formatting for h...
2022-02-0626 minFlorida Writer PodcastWe Really Do Judge Books by Their Covers with Book Designer Tamian WoodOn this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Tamian Wood about the 3 biggest mistakes Do-It-Yourselfers make when designing their own books covers. Listen, learn, and enjoy--and check out her beautiful creations at BeyondDesignBooks.com Tamian Wood has been creating book covers that sell for over 25 years. Her cover design clients include several publishing houses and a growing number of independent authors. As a digital artist, she specializes in melding art, photography and special effects together to create a unique, custom cover for each project. She also creates beautiful interior design, layout and formatting for h...
2022-02-0626 minThe Florida Writer PodcastExploring the Dark History of Florida with Poet John Davis, Jr.In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, Push-Cart nominated poet John Davis Jr and host Alison Nissen discuss how he explores the dark secrets of the Dozier School for Boys in his latest book The Places That Hold. John Davis Jr. is the author of Hard Inheritance (Five Oaks Press, 2016), Middle Class American Proverb (Negative Capability Press, 2014) and two other books of poetry. He has been nominated multiple times for the Pushcart Prize, and he holds an MFA from the University of Tampa. His writings are published in literary journals throughout the South and around the world. He teach...
2022-02-0423 minFlorida Writer PodcastExploring the Dark History of Florida with Poet John Davis, Jr.In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, Push-Cart nominated poet John Davis Jr and host Alison Nissen discuss how he explores the dark secrets of the Dozier School for Boys in his latest book The Places That Hold. John Davis Jr. is the author of Hard Inheritance (Five Oaks Press, 2016), Middle Class American Proverb (Negative Capability Press, 2014) and two other books of poetry. He has been nominated multiple times for the Pushcart Prize, and he holds an MFA from the University of Tampa. His writings are published in literary journals throughout the South and around the world. He teach...
2022-02-0423 minThe Florida Writer PodcastUsing Improvisation to Move from Stuck to Complete with Poet Victoria DymFrom Clown College to MFA, Victoria Dym uses the principles of improvisation to tap into the emotions needed to bring a work in progress to life. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen, Victoria shares with us how the simple words of "Yes, and" help authors write deeper, more meaningful content. Victoria Dym is a graduate of Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Clown College with a degree in Humility, a Bachelor of Arts, in Philosophy, from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Masters of Fine Arts, Creative Writing-Poetry from Carlow University. Her t...
2022-01-1621 minFlorida Writer PodcastUsing Improvisation to Move from Stuck to Complete with Poet Victoria DymFrom Clown College to MFA, Victoria Dym uses the principles of improvisation to tap into the emotions needed to bring a work in progress to life. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen, Victoria shares with us how the simple words of "Yes, and" help authors write deeper, more meaningful content. Victoria Dym is a graduate of Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Clown College with a degree in Humility, a Bachelor of Arts, in Philosophy, from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Masters of Fine Arts, Creative Writing-Poetry from Carlow University. Her t...
2022-01-1621 minThe Florida Writer PodcastUse Your Research to Get it Right with Crime Thriller Author David RabinFear of getting "it" wrong forced new author David Rabin to research and connect with subject matter experts to make sure he gets it right in his first published novel. In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen, David reveals the lessons learned during his pivot from fact-based trial law to creative writing. David Rabin’s debut novel, IN DANGER OF JUDGMENT, is a crime thriller set in 1980s Chicago, and will be published by Black Rose Writing in August of this year. David was born in Chicago and raised in its Lakeview ne...
2022-01-0817 minFlorida Writer PodcastUse Your Research to Get it Right with Crime Thriller Author David RabinFear of getting "it" wrong forced new author David Rabin to research and connect with subject matter experts to make sure he gets it right in his first published novel. In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen, David reveals the lessons learned during his pivot from fact-based trial law to creative writing. David Rabin’s debut novel, IN DANGER OF JUDGMENT, is a crime thriller set in 1980s Chicago, and will be published by Black Rose Writing in August of this year. David was born in Chicago and raised in its Lakeview ne...
2022-01-0817 minFlorida Writer PodcastWriting authentic place-as-a-character southern fiction with Susan SandsWhen author Susan Sands sits down to write her romance novels, she doesn’t just bring characters to life, she uses PLACE as a catalyst to shape character motivation and in the process allows the setting to have a mind of its own. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen interviews self-described late bloomer, Susan Sands who began writing her first novel at age forty. She compares her challenging journey to publication as “raising another child—a difficult one.” Susan has published five southern, contemporary women’s fiction novels, with another four comin...
2022-01-0118 minThe Florida Writer PodcastWriting authentic place-as-a-character southern fiction with Susan SandsWhen author Susan Sands sits down to write her romance novels, she doesn’t just bring characters to life, she uses PLACE as a catalyst to shape character motivation and in the process allows the setting to have a mind of its own. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen interviews self-described late bloomer, Susan Sands who began writing her first novel at age forty. She compares her challenging journey to publication as “raising another child—a difficult one.” Susan has published five southern, contemporary women’s fiction novels, with another four comin...
2022-01-0118 minThe Florida Writer PodcastLayering Drafts Like a Slow Building Topography with George WeinsteinImagine building a world in a place that history forgot to bring to life that which would otherwise not be remembered. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen, Alison talks about worldbuilding with George Weinstein. George begins with place, then layers, one at a time, the setting, dialogue, senses, to build a topography that is vivid and lush. George Weinstein is the author of the suspense thriller Watch What You Say; the Southern historical novel Hardscrabble Road; the Southern mystery Aftermath; the novel of forgotten U.S. history The Five Destinies of Carlo...
2021-12-1820 minFlorida Writer PodcastLayering Drafts Like a Slow Building Topography with George WeinsteinImagine building a world in a place that history forgot to bring to life that which would otherwise not be remembered. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen, Alison talks about worldbuilding with George Weinstein. George begins with place, then layers, one at a time, the setting, dialogue, senses, to build a topography that is vivid and lush. George Weinstein is the author of the suspense thriller Watch What You Say; the Southern historical novel Hardscrabble Road; the Southern mystery Aftermath; the novel of forgotten U.S. history The Five Destinies of Carlo...
2021-12-1820 minThe Florida Writer PodcastCreate Backstory and Motive to Build Realistic Villains with Suspense/Thriller Novelist Liz LazarusUsing few words to say a lot is how suspense/thriller novelist Liz Lazarus writes her kill-scenes. In one novel, it's only 5 words. Enjoy this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast as host Alison Nissen and Liz chat about leaving more to the imagination to build tension, finding mentors to help your writing journey, and using real-life stories to create villains. Liz Lazarus graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology with an engineering degree and Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management with an MBA. Liz initially ignored the calling to become a novelist until her first book...
2021-12-1119 minFlorida Writer PodcastCreate Backstory and Motive to Build Realistic Villains with Suspense/Thriller Novelist Liz LazarusUsing few words to say a lot is how suspense/thriller novelist Liz Lazarus writes her kill-scenes. In one novel, it's only 5 words. Enjoy this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast as host Alison Nissen and Liz chat about leaving more to the imagination to build tension, finding mentors to help your writing journey, and using real-life stories to create villains. Liz Lazarus graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology with an engineering degree and Northwestern’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management with an MBA. Liz initially ignored the calling to become a novelist until her first book...
2021-12-1119 minFlorida Writer PodcastMake Money and an Impact by Writing YOUR Book with Dr. Cindy ChildressBefore you write your book, ask yourself 2questions: Who is the ONE person who needs to read this book? Why do they need to read it NOW? Dr. Cindy Childress and Florida Writer Podcast host Alison Nissen discuss the important questions of audience, book type, and first chapters when writing non-fiction. Using her years of experience, Dr. Cindy helps clients find their voice and rhythm and superpower as authors. Unsure if you have an author superpower? Check out her simple quiz @ CindyChildress.com Dr. Cindy, The Expert’s Ghostwriter, is a ghostwriter and book editor for...
2021-12-0418 minFlorida Writer PodcastDiscover the Secret to Writing Self-Help Books with Mary JoyeThe secret to writing self-help books? Life Experience! Helping people get in touch with their emotions is song-writer turned best-selling course creator and author Mary Joye's passion. On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and Mary chat about how you can't fake your emotions, but you can avoid burnout by checking your motives. If you are doing too much for too many, you'll risk becoming overwhelmed. Mary Joye, a solution-focused therapist who works most often with trauma, grief, and life-changing events to help those in need process change. Discover more at https://www.winterhavencounseling.com/
2021-11-2718 minFlorida Writer PodcastDiscover How to Finish that Work-in-Progress with Kerry EvelynWant to give a gift to a writer in your life? Give the gift of a book review. Sweet romance and non-fiction author Kerry Evelyn shares how book reviews and a journal help keep her going when she's struggling to finish that Work-in-Progress in this Florida Writer Podcast conversation with host Alison Nissen. Kerry Evelyn is the author of the Crane’s Cove series, #sweetresortromance set in Coastal Maine, a Guest Author for the Cat’s Paw Cove series, and several short stories that span multiple genres. Kerry received a Bachelor of Science in Education and Sociology from Br...
2021-11-2022 minFlorida Writer PodcastGet Comfortable Being Naked with Memoirist Mark Scarbrough What happens when someone who is addicted to books decides to write a memoir? He gets naked. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and bestselling author Mark Scarbrough discuss how to make a story compelling for the audience by getting nakedly honest. Mark Scarbrough is the author of more than 30 cookbooks, has made countless national television appearances cooking up a storm and laughs, and hosts three successful podcasts. But behind all the food, spotlights, and fun lies a deeper story told in his new memoir Bookmarked: How the Great Works of Western Literature F*ucked...
2021-11-1322 minFlorida Writer PodcastBuilding Believable Characters with John ChaplickJohn Chaplick's fundamental writing principle is that each story should take the reader on an intriguing journey to a new and different place with unique characters facing unexpected obstacles. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and John chat about learning to climb the metaphorical writing mountain and mastering the character arc through perseverance. John Chaplick, BA, MBA CPA, CBA is a member of the Florida Writers Association and leader of two Tampa, Florida writing groups. John Chaplick has written four award-winning fiction adventure novels in mystery, women’s fiction, and thriller/suspense genres.
2021-11-0616 minFlorida Writer PodcastThe Top 3 Must Haves for Publicizing Your Book with Katie SchnackPublicist turned author Katie Schnack stops by the Florida Writer Podcast to chat with host Alison Nissen about giving birth to a book and raising it from idea to market. Katie Schnack is the author of The Gap Decade: When You're Technically An Adult But Really Don't Feel Like it Yet, a quirky and honest chronicle about the awkward realities of living in that gap between adolescence and adulthood. Katie writes because she loves making people laugh and feel less alone. KatieSchnack.com
2021-10-3018 minFlorida Writer PodcastExploring the Dark Shadows and Corners in Mystery Writing with Shannon WorkDoes each of your characters have enough motivation to be the antagonist? Take a tip of mystery novelist Shannon Work, and make sure all the characters can be found guilty...then work backward from there. In this conversation with Florida Writer Podcast host Alison Nissen, Shannon shares her techniques to ensure the audience remains guessing whodunit throughout the entire novel. Shannon Work grew up in Del Rio, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University, earning an undergraduate degree in Journalism and a master’s degree in Land Economics and Real Estate. Most of her worki...
2021-10-2313 minFlorida Writer PodcastNice Writers Finish First with author Mark NewhouseAfter reaching 350 Amazon Reviews for his Devil's Bookkeeper series, Florida Writer Podcast host Alison Nissen chats with Literary Fiction and Children's author Mark Newhouse about writing about hard things, self-promotion, social media, and the Florida Writers Association Youth group. Mark Newhouse's journey begins when he was born in Germany after his parents were freed from Auschwitz and Buchenwald. Their nightmare inspired THE DEVIL'S BOOKKEEPERS, a gripping story of love and survival in the ghetto his parents miraculously survived. Visit Mark at NewhouseCreativeGroup.com
2021-10-1626 minThe Florida Writer PodcastWriting Is Hard! Start with What Is Easy with Book Coach Chrissy DasWriting Non-Fiction is HARD! You are writing your book to share something with the world. Start with what is easy then build that muscle. You can't run a marathon on the first day of training. In this edition of The Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen and non-fiction ghostwriter & book coach Chrissy Das, Alison and Chrissy chat about non-fiction blogging, ghostwriting, and flexing a "writer's muscle." Chrissy Das is the lead ghostwriter and founder of (i)nvisible writer, a content marketing company that services creative professionals who want to find their voice and use their words to...
2021-10-0917 minFlorida Writer PodcastWriting Is Hard! Start with What Is Easy with Book Coach Chrissy DasWriting Non-Fiction is HARD! You are writing your book to share something with the world. Start with what is easy then build that muscle. You can't run a marathon on the first day of training. In this edition of The Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen and non-fiction ghostwriter & book coach Chrissy Das, Alison and Chrissy chat about non-fiction blogging, ghostwriting, and flexing a "writer's muscle." Chrissy Das is the lead ghostwriter and founder of (i)nvisible writer, a content marketing company that services creative professionals who want to find their voice and use their words to...
2021-10-0917 minFlorida Writer PodcastFinding the Good through Writing about Adult Trauma with Wendy SamfordWriters often dive into research. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Wendy Samford, author of the upcoming book The First Wrinkle about adults who were raised in the foster care system in the United States. Wendy believes there's a whole lot more good than bad in the world and we can find a way to be a part of the change in the hidden epidemic we call abuse. Wendy Samford's book "The First Wrinkle" is the follow-up book to "Bloom Where Planted” showcasing stories of individuals who were raised in fos...
2021-09-2514 min
Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine LiMove Past the Comparison Factor and Pursue Your Vivid Vision with Alison Nissen and Marcy StoudtSend Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.Have you ever wondered how you could make things in life and business go much more smoothly and easily? Alison Nissen and Marcy Stoudt discovered that by joining forces in building their coaching business, Revel Coach, and in supporting each other in their individual efforts as well, they were making faster progress and having way more fun. In this three-way conversation, you’re going to hear how the fact that Alison and Marcy are sisters has been the...
2021-09-2335 minFlorida Writer PodcastHow to Become Immortal with YA Fantasy Author Ann BrooksHow do you become immortal? Be a student in Ann Brooks's 3rd-grade class. Psychological Thriller author Ann Brooks has branched into the territory of Young Adult Fantasy inspired by her students. When they discovered she was an author, they wanted in--of course, they aren't quite YA readers yet, but in a few short years, they will discover themselves on the page. Listen to the whole story in this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen. Ann Brooks grew up in a small town off the Gulf Coast of Florida, where she cultivated a passion...
2021-09-1819 minFlorida Writer PodcastMystery Writers Think DifferentlyMystery writers think differently. When they walk to the beach, they consider multiple ways a body or two might wash up on a beach. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with 2019 RPLA Mystery and Suspense Writer of the Year JC Gatlin. Discover his process for plotting and avoiding writer's block and some lessons on creating your own book tour, the 2021 edition. Award-winning author JC Gatlin lives in Tampa, Florida and has written six mystery-suspense novels set in the Sunshine State. His novel H_NGM_N: Murder is the Word was...
2021-09-1116 minFlorida Writer Podcast#PitchWars & #PitMad with Sarah NicolasCurious about #PitchWars and #PitMad on Twitter? Don't know what it is or want to learn more? In this week's edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Sarah Nicolas about these Twitter events along with Sarah's top 4 things every writer's website needs and how to create spectacular book covers. Sarah Nicolas is a recovering mechanical engineer, library event planner, and author who lives in Orlando. Sarah writes YA novels as Sarah Nicolas and romance under the name Aria Kane. Sarah has published both traditionally and independently, and has also worked in the publishing industry as an edi...
2021-09-0423 minFlorida Writer PodcastMeet Badass Black Girl Author MJ FievreWhat do you do when you look at the bookshelves and don't see any books that "speak to you?" You write them! In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with MJ Fievre about her self-empowerment books for black girls and young adults: The Badass Black Girl series. MJ Fievre is the bestselling author of the Badass Black Girl series which addresses issues of concern for Black girls and young women. The seminal title, Badass Black Girl, released in 2020, has reached the top-ten bestselling spot in three categories on Amazon’s rankings for th...
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Chasing The InsightsAlison Nissen on the journey of becoming a writerIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to entrepreneur and award-winning author Alison Nissen. Alison talks to us about her journey of becoming a writer. Alison Nissen is the co-founder and president of Revel Coach, a career growth platform focused on professional presence and turning dreams into action.
2021-08-2734 minFlorida Writer PodcastUsing Music to Develop Characters with Author CJ JuliaoHear an interesting lyric? Have an earworm stuck in your head? Try using CJ Juliao's technique of crafting a story around music. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with CJ about how his characters evolve as he has in both his writing and personal life. CJ Juliao has always been someone lost in his imagination. Where others around him are usually grounded in reality, his mind constantly wanders to various worlds and universes that live within his mind. Visit @Fallen_Chaos_Writing on Instagram to discover more.
2021-08-2122 minFlorida Writer PodcastWorld Building is Messy with Dystopian Author EJ WenstromE.J. Wenstrom, author of FWA's 2016 Florida Writer Published Book of the Year for MUD is at it again with a new Young Adult dystopian world. In this Florida Writer Podcast episode, host Alison Nissen and E.J. discuss the messiness of world-building and the satisfaction of getting it right by sticking with it, using Beta readers, multiple revisions, and encouraging rejections. E.J. Wenstrom believes in complicated heroes, horrifying monsters, purple hair dye and standing to the right on escalators so the left side can walk. She writes dark speculative fiction for adults and teens, including Royal Pa...
2021-08-1423 minFlorida Writer PodcastPublishing Tips with Silver Grove Publication's Marketing Manager Jennifer QuickBuilding your platform and gathering reviews are taxing, but often writers find writing the back cover blurb to be the most challenging. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Silver Grove Publication's Marketing Manager Jennifer Quick about how to get out of your head and think like a consumer. Jennifer Quick is the Social Media and Marketing Manager for Silver Grove Publications. Silver Grove Publications strives to combat the unfairness in traditional publishing houses and the stigma around independent publishing methods by providing a comfortable middle ground between both worlds: higher r...
2021-08-0723 minFlorida Writer PodcastConfidently Market Your Book with Author and Marketing Expert Vince WarnockDon't be shy! In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen speaks with Vince Warnock, author of Chasing the Insights, on digital marketing, overcoming imposter syndrome, and growing your tribe. As both a marketing expert and published author, Vince helps us discover ways to build a team that will champion our book. Vince Warnock is an award-winning marketer, author, marketing strategist and a sought-after public speaker. Vince is a Fearless50 recipient, a program that recognizes the top 50 marketers in the world who are driving bold, fearless marketing and digital transformation. Discover more at ChasingtheInsights.c...
2021-07-3127 minFlorida Writer PodcastScreenwriting with Award-Winning Author Jennie JarvisWant to write a screenplay but don't know how to get started? Do you want to be taken seriously as a screenwriter? Should you publish a novel before selling your screenplay? Discover the answers to these questions and more as Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with screenplay writer and award-winning author Jennie Jarvis about screenwriting and more! Jennie Jarvis is an award-winning author, story consultant, and college educator. Her work appeared in Writer’s Digest Magazine, The Florida Writer, Bad Apple Zine, Qu Literary Magazine, and more. Her textbook, Crafting the Character Arc: A Practical Gu...
2021-07-2423 minFlorida Writer PodcastBuilding Prose with Texture with Jose Pablo IriarteJose Pablo Iriarte’s short story success lies in his ability to create texture from memories. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Jose about his new position of Director-at-Large for the Science Fiction Writers of America and how to build layers of quality prose by combining past experiences and today’s emotions. José Pablo Iriarte is a Cuban-American writer, high school math teacher, and parent of two. Their fiction can be found in magazines such as Uncanny, Lightspeed, and Strange Horizons, and has been nominated for the Nebula Award, longlisted for t...
2021-07-1724 minFlorida Writer PodcastOvercoming Challenges by Learning Haiku with Andy NIn this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with poet Andy N about how he used his creativity to overcome dyspraxia by focusing on the benefits of writing poetry and ambient music. Andy N is the author of five poetry collections, the most recent being Haiku of Life and an ambient musician recording under the name Ocean in a Bottle. He also hosts the podcasts Spoken Label, Reading in Bed, Wrestle Up and the Koll, the Andy and Amanda show to name but a few. Discover more at OneWriterandHisPC.blogspot.com
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Spoken LabelAlison Nissen (Spoken Label, July 2021)Latest from Spoken Label is the wonderful Alison Nissen.
Alison is the host of the Florida Writer Podcast and as says on her website
"is a writer who does daily battle with dog hair and laundry. She has taught collegiate composition and literature classes for over a decade. Currently, she is the co-founder of Revel Coach, an inspirational platform and managing partner of 3 Dog Tales Productions, a full-service Ghostwriting, Editing, Coaching, and Publishing company."
Her website is: alisonnissen.com
2021-07-0936 minFlorida Writer PodcastFinding an Agent is Not Mysterious with Elle IreThere's no secret formula to finding agent representation. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Elle Ire about publishing, strong protagonists, and how she generates fresh ideas. Elle Ire writes science fiction featuring kick-ass women who fall in love with each other. Her first novel, Vicious Circle, released from Torquere Press in November, 2015, and was rereleased in January, 2020, by DSP Publications. The novels in her Storm Fronts series, Threadbare, Patchwork, and Woven, were released in 2019 and 2020 by DSP Publications. Look for The Dead Things trilogy and Reel to Real Love coming soon. Her work...
2021-06-1923 minFlorida Writer PodcastUsing Plottr to Plan Your Next Book with Cameron Sutter & Ryan ZeeNo longer do you need to worry about Plotting or Pantsing your next book! In this week's Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with the Plottr team of Cameron Sutter (creator) and Ryan Zee (marketer) about how writers can outline their books with this easy-to-use program. Plottr offers drag & drop visual timelines to help you create eye-pleasing plots that are built to help you outline better and faster. Plottr.com
2021-06-1219 minFlorida Writer PodcastThe Value of Finding Sensitivity Readers when Writing Intercultural FictionThe challenge to writing authentic intercultural fiction is not only conducting massive amounts of research but finding individuals who will help you decipher how you address sensitive topics. Author Hannah Edington Tekle talks with Florida Writer Podcast host Alison Nissen about the challenges of finding sensitivity readers who help ensure her work's credibility and sincerity. Hannah Edington Tekle uses fiction to illuminate life in developing nations and to show the multi-dimensional elements of foreign aid, charity, and economic empowerment in a way that both educates and entertains. In addition to her own work, Hannah has worked as a...
2021-05-0820 minFlorida Writer PodcastTurning Setting into a CharacterBuilding a house and creating a character--and turning a house into a character with speculative fiction is Ian Kirkpatrick's specialty. Join host Alison Nissen as she uncovers Ian's simple plotting techniques, creative website name, and desire to build a community of writers. Ian Kirkpatrick is a speculative and satirical author with interesting credentials: an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Tampa and a BA in Theater from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She's lived in a high desert, the frozen tundra, and the subtropics, so, she's got most extreme climates covered. The things she writes c...
2021-05-0122 minFlorida Writer PodcastShining a Light on the Abilities of the Disabled with author Marc O'BrienIs a disability something that is subjective or is it objective? Is a diagnosis opinion or fact? The Final Fence: Sophomores in the Saddle authored by Marc O'Brien takes a creative and honest look into a life filled with support due to well meaning individuals that think before they speak. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Marc O'Brien about growing up with a disability that led to a career in writing. austinmacauley.com/author/obrien-marc
2021-04-1719 minFlorida Writer PodcastHarnessing IdeasIdeas come from everywhere. In this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen sits down with author Tom Lee to chat about how writing a series of tongue-in-cheek emails and the encouragement of friends led to a love of writing.
2021-04-0318 minFlorida Writer PodcastOne Writer's Journey from a Learning Deficiency to PublicationHow can brackets help you write faster and more efficiently? Discover Kristin Durfee’s writing and editing process of search and find in this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison NIssen. From overcoming a learning deficiency in third grade to becoming a published author, Kristin believes that books help transport and heal us and give us a window to a world other than our own. Kristin’s primary hope? That her audience will pull out a cozy blanket, make a warm mug of tea, and enjoy her books! Kristin’s book Mass was released March 23, 2021. Visit Kristin...
2021-03-2818 minFlorida Writer PodcastMake Money with Your Writing Skills in Under-Tapped MarketsListen to this edition of the Florida Writer Podcast as host Alison Nissen and guest Mike Lutz discuss the untapped market of writing audio descriptions for museums, sporting events, movies, and more. Mike Lutz is the author of the Blovel “Skimming Thru Life.” A Blogging Novel found on his website skimmingthrulife.com.
2021-03-2319 min
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2021-03-0401 minFlorida Writer PodcastUnderstated Heroes are Like Teabags, Only SexierHave your characters ever taken on a life of their own, as if by magic? Romance writer McKenna Dean shares how her characters steal the scene--as if they have control of a Ouija Board. In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and McKenna discuss strong characters and McKenna's favorite place to bring characters to life. McKenna Dean has been an actress, a vet tech, a singer, a teacher, a biologist, and a dog trainer. She’s worked in a genetics lab, at the stockyard, behind the scenes as a props manager, and at a p...
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