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Writers With WrinklesWriting Scary, Querying Smart: Insider Tips with Agent & Author Carey Blankenship-KramerSend us a textBeth and Lisa sit down with Carey Blankenship-Kramer, literary agent and author of Ghost Scout's Honor, to talk all things publishing—from crafting irresistible query letters to the harsh realities of publishing economics. Carey shares heartfelt insights on the future of middle grade, the evolving horror genre, and what truly makes her heart sing when reading submissions.Guest Bio: Carey Blankenship-Kramer is a literary agent and author whose debut novel Ghost Scout's Honor (Scholastic, April 2025) is a queer, neurodiverse middle grade horror adventure set in ghost-filled Savannah. Since be...2025-04-2835 min
The Authority Podcast — Expert Insights and Fresh Ideas for Education LeadersSupporting Student Executive Functions with Lisa Carey and Alexis ReidToday, we’re joined by Lisa Carey and Alexis Reid for a discussion centered around their book, Supporting Executive Functions: Insights & Strategies for Educators.We talk about:The most important thing to know about executive functionsHow they generally develop over the PreK-12 yearsSigns that learners are struggling with executive functionsWhat makes UDL an effective strategy?Most meaningful supports at different stages from elementary through high schoolHow teachers can “go smaller” with their adjustmentsMetacognition and reflection at different stagesLearning climate and class agreementsFind Supporting Executive Functions: Insights & Strategies for Educators from CAST Publis...2024-07-1550 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesPam: A Rare Diagnosis Led This Adoptee on a SearchPam Uzzell is a documentary filmmaker and podcaster currently living in Oakland, CA. She is the director and producer of four independent documentaries and the host and producer of the podcast, Art Heals All Wounds. Her adoptive parents were loving but saw her as the “oddball” of her family, resulting in a profound sense of loneliness. She turned to reading as a way to find a sense of belonging, which led her to gravitate towards storytelling as a career. She’d often been curious about both of her biological parents, but when she was dia...2024-01-231h 02
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesSally: For This Adoptee, Hard Life Lessons Are Paying OffSally King is an adult adoptee from the foster system. Growing up she knew she did not seem to fit anywhere and just accepted that that was who she was. After marrying and having two biological children a little girl came to her and her husband through the foster care system. This had her embark on a journey of self-discovery and acknowledgment and through the later adoption of her daughter and dealing with social services once again she realized the impact her foster and adoption had on her.Sally has never looked back on her decision and...2024-01-161h 00
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesJane: A Late Reunion Brings Family and AnswersJane is a baby scoop-era adoptee born in 1963 in Delaware to a 14 yr. old mother. After being in foster care for the first 10 months she was adopted and raised by two wonderful parents in Pennsylvania.Shortly after her 2nd birthday, her parents gave birth to a biological son. Jane always knew she was adopted and wondered where she came from but never wanted or needed to search. But, at the age of 58, after both adoptive parents passed, she did a DNA test as well as some other searching. She found that sadly, her birth mother h...2024-01-0949 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesSean: An Adoptee Faces the Rollercoaster of ReunionBorn in 1970, Sean Broderick was adopted at birth and always knew he was adopted as long as he can remember. The fact that he was adopted never seemed to bother him or cause any type of turmoil in his life. Sean seemingly had a happy and healthy childhood although alcoholism existed within one of his adoptive parents, his parents ultimately divorced and he had a lack of discipline and guidance due to being alone often.Growing up, Sean’s adopted mother would remind him from time to time that there will come a day that he will want...2024-01-0255 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesKatherine: A Lifelong Question is Finally AnsweredKatherine Sanford is yet another adoptee caught up in the Baby Scoop Era of U.S. closed adoptions and the restrictive laws that prevent access to birth records. It wasn’t until 2017, with the help of two spit-in-a-tube ancestry kits, that she could finally answer the one crucial question she longed to answer: “Who am I?” Katherine writes about her experience in the award-winning book, Storked! You can follow her at www.kcsanford.comI Would Meet You Anywhere by Susan Kiyo Ito. Use Discount MAKINGOF for 30% off. 2023-12-2650 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesDavid and Moses: Season Five FinaleJoin us for a deep dive into 'loss' with David Benjamin (guest:Season Two) and Moses Farrow (guest:Season Five). To find David BenjaminTo find Moses FarrowMagic Mind - The World’s First Productivity Shot™Use code: ADOPTION20 to save on your subscription.Available in all Sprouts in January 2024To find NPE StoriesThank you to our sponsor S12F.2023-12-1956 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesVicky: Starting a Family Led to Deep DiscoveriesA few kismet moments in her early twenties led her on a journey of discovering who she looks like. Vicky Heydon was adopted through a private county adoption right after birth in 1987 and then raised in the same county. Although she believes she crossed paths with her biological family a few years prior, it wasn't until she was in her late 20s when she was helping to pack up her parents to move out of state that led her to her biological family. When the idea of building her own family came into focus, Vicky began facing h...2023-11-1442 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesMoses: Adoptee. Advocate. Therapist. Educator.Moses Farrow, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has 20+ years of working in the mental health field. Farrow has spent the last decade within the population of adopted people and their families. As an activist and speaker, he is mission-driven. In 2018, he wrote a blog article speaking out about his personal life as a survivor of abuse and suicide loss. Since then, he has started several initiatives in the fight against anti-Asian hate, suicide, human rights violations, child abuse, mental health stigma, and child trafficking. Throughout the past decade, Farrow has volunteered with a number of...2023-11-071h 11
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesHaley: Podcaster, Community-Builder, ConnectorHaley Radke is an adoptee advocate and the creator and host of the popular podcast, Adoptees On, where adopted people share their adoption experiences. Adoptees On has more than 250 episodes featuring adoptees and adoptee therapists and has been downloaded over 1.2 million times in 140+ countries worldwide. www.adopteeson.com To go directly to Haley's interview, you can go to the timestamp: 9:42Also in this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss The Baby Thief by Barbara Bisantz Raymond.Thank you to our sponsor S12F.Joe Soll & ot...2023-10-3157 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesGregory: An Adoptee Gives BackGregory D. Luce is a Minnesota-based attorney born and adopted in the District of Columbia. He is the founder of Adoptee Rights Law Center, where he represents US-born and inter-country adoptees on issues involving identity, records, and US citizenship. He is also a co-founder and the executive director of Adoptees United Inc., a national nonprofit adoptee rights organization. A graduate of Boston University and the University of Minnesota Law School, he lives in Minneapolis with his spouse and two children.To find Gregory Luce: Adoptee Rights Law Center...2023-10-2447 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesAllison: An Adoptee Who Adopts Discusses the ComplexitiesAllison Olson is an adoptee from a closed adoption in 1979. She is also an adoptive parent, raising awareness of current harmful narratives in children’s adoption books. To Find Allison: Social Media = @kidsbooksbyallisonolson (FB, Instagram, and TikTok)IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award WinnerA Mom’s Choice Awards® RecipientSurrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story on Amazonwww.ouradoptionbooks.comKirkus ReviewLearning about My Friend's Adoption on AmazonTo go directly to Allison's interview, you can go to the timestamp: 14:13Also in thi...2023-10-171h 11
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesAndy: When Reunion Doesn't Provide ClosureAndy was born Anthony in April 1970 in Paisley just outside Glasgow, Scotland in 1970. Although in a material sense, his childhood was relatively affluent emotionally, he struggled with adoption and having nobody to talk to about it. His persistent loneliness was brought on by his adoption and the distance from his adoptive parents.Attending a strict Catholic private school made the problems worse as there were no "safe" adults to talk to and it helped to contribute to the emptiness he felt.Thankfully attending University and moving out really helped as he had a great set...2023-10-1053 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesJessica: Now What Do I Do? An Adoptee Finally Finds Answers.Adopted in California in 1975, Jessica's family moved to Pennsylvania around the age of two. As a child, she slowly moved in with the neighbors when she realized her adoptive parents were not able to raise her. Recently, she has reunited with her birth mother and several members of that side of the family. She did not tell her Pennsylvania family about her search until after returning from meeting her birth family in Kansas City. It’s been an adventure ever since.To go directly to Jessica's interview, you can go to the timestamp: 10:21...2023-10-0345 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesSeason Four Finale - American Baby with Gabrielle Glaser and Margaret Erle KatzSarah and Louise have a powerful and meaningful discussion with Gabrielle Glaser, author of American Baby, and Margaret Erle Katz, whose story is the focus of the book.American Baby by Gabrielle Glaser.Thank you to our sponsor S12F.Joe Soll & other adoptee resourcesIf you want to support our show, you can go to our Patreon Page.Our Patrons: Laura Christensen, Barbara Frank, Ramona Evans, Linda Pevac, Blonde Records, Daphne Keys, D...2023-09-1954 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesElle: For This Adoptee, the Truth Led to an AwakeningElle Klassen is a Canadian who was born to a young woman of nineteen years of age in 1970. She was relinquished and then placed with her adoptive family when she was five days old. She grew up in a very conservative Canadian evangelical family where adoption was spoken of as God's plan. Much of her religious background didn't sit well with her, including the narrative around adoption. As an adopted person whose big goal in life was to fly under the radar as much as she could, she never challenged the common narrative surrounding adoption that she grew up...2023-09-121h 00
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesPatrick: A Lonely Childhood Led to a Search for IdentityPatrick Hawes was born in North Carolina on August 10, 1970, and officially adopted in September 1970. From an early age, Patrick knew he was adopted because his adopted mom was Japanese and his adopted father was American but he didn’t look at all Japanese. Patrick never really desired to search for his birth family during his childhood. He was raised in a good home and was well taken care of but there was a distance between him and his adopted mom which led to many of his adoption issues including loneliness, fear, and pain. He often thought of searching for hi...2023-09-0559 min
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesJanet: A Spouse and a Podcast Led This Adoptee to ReunionJanet M was born in Virginia in the late 1970’s to a 16-year-old mother. At 6 weeks old she was placed via a closed adoption into a loving home with her parents and older adopted brother. She always knew she was adopted but it wasn’t a topic that was discussed openly or often in her family. Not knowing her origin story fueled her curiosity around the subject of pregnancy and birth. She became fascinated with childbirth and the beautiful relationship between new moms and their babies. She became a labor and delivery nurse in the year 2000 and has been help...2023-08-291h 05
Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee StoriesRivi: An Open Adoption Still Leaves QuestionsRivi Shocket was born in Baltimore Maryland in 1987. She was adopted two days after she was born and had an open adoption. From the time she was a toddler, her adoptive parents would take her to spend time with her birth family (mom, dad, siblings, cousins, and grandparents) every couple of years. Throughout Rivi's teenage years and into adulthood, she developed strong bonds with her immediate birth family--especially her mother. Her birth mother struggled with addictions, so it was difficult to have a consistent relationship with her, but she cherished the times and talks they had up until her...2023-08-2237 min
The Russell Moore ShowJustin Giboney on Juneteenth, Pluralism, and the GospelOn June 19, 2023, the United States of America will celebrate its newest federal holiday: Juneteenth, which marks the anniversary of some slaves in Texas being told that they were free. But this is far from the first time that Juneteenth, which today’s guest refers to as “a second Independence Day,” has been celebrated. On this episode of The Russell Moore Show, Justin Giboney shares his memories of celebrating Juneteenth. Drawing on his expertise as a political strategist, attorney, and co-founder of the AND Campaign, Giboney speaks to the history and cultural narratives regarding systemic injustice in America. He and...2023-06-1447 min
DLA Piper's Beyond the CurveBridging the Justice Gap in AmericaMicrosoft’s Beth Henderson and DLA Piper’s Lisa Dewey open this episode, a recording of a recent panel discussion on the access to justice crisis in America held at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Professor Rebecca (Becky) Sandefur of Arizona State University’s School of Social and Family Dynamics and Jim Sandman of the Future of the Profession Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School join Beth and Lisa in a discussion on the growing movement to provide equal access to legal services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-02-2145 min
Last Word On Sports Media PodcastRoxy Bernstein Conversation + NFL, College Football, Notre Dame, MLB & NHL Talk | Announcer Schedules PodcastThis week on Episode 11 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin are joined by accomplished play-by-play announcer Roxy Bernstein (ESPN, Pac-12 Network, Oakland A’s) for a wide-ranging conversation with topics including: - How Bernstein’s career evolved from Cal-Berkeley to ESPN- His recent experience with Auburn Men’s Basketball in Israel- What it’s like to work with Bill Walton - A trip with Walton to a Dead and Company concert- Working as a local MLB announcer (A’s, Giants and Marlins)2022-08-181h 15
Plant Strong Podcast: Championing Women in Church PlantingBeth Backes -The Faithfulness of the 'Yes'Meet Beth Backes, the lead pastor of The Table, a new church plant officially launching in the Spring of 2022! Listen in as Beth and Lisa discuss the trials and triumphs of female leadership including tips for keeping ourselves connected to Jesus while leading others to do the same. Beth inspires us to keep an eternal perspective even when the results of our obedience don’t look like earthly success. At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy and Priorities working in Your Favor by Carey Nieuwhof Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod E...2022-02-021h 05Plant Strong Podcast: Championing Women in Church PlantingBeth Backes -The Faithfulness of the 'Yes'Meet Beth Backes, the lead pastor of The Table, a new church plant officially launching in the Spring of 2022! Listen in as Beth and Lisa discuss the trials and triumphs of female leadership including tips for keeping ourselves connected to Jesus while leading others to do the same. Beth inspires us to keep an eternal perspective even when the results of our obedience don’t look like earthly success. At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy and Priorities working in Your Favor by Carey Nieuwhof Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory by Tod E...2022-02-021h 05
Folk on FootFestival of LOVE: The Covers23 amazing folk acts each performing a cover version of a love song for the Folk on Foot Festival of LOVE on Valentine’s Day 2021, featuring Heidi Talbot: I Love You/Tom Waits and Allelujah/First of a Million Kisses/Fairground Attraction; Seth Lakeman: Beeswing/Richard Thompson; Lady Nade: I Remember Everything/John Prine; Kris Drever: Michelle/The Beatles; O’Hooley and Tidow: Teardrop/Massive Attack; Chris Wood: I Second That Emotion/Smokey Robinson; Bella Hardy: And I Love You So/Don Maclean; Sam Lee: Dream A Little Dream of Me/Mamas and Papas; Rachel Newton: I Will/The Beatles; Eliza C...2021-02-151h 55
Experience Literature in a New Way, Full Audiobook Brighten Your DayNantucket Affair Audiobook by Pamela M. KelleyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 446647
Title: Nantucket Affair
Author: Pamela M. Kelley
Narrator: Karissa Vacker
Format: Unabridged
Length: 04:43:04
Language: English
Release date: 07-14-20
Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC
Genres: Romance, Fiction & Literature, Holiday, Contemporary Women
Summary:
Lisa Hodges has always thought her best friend Sue had a dream marriage. She'd married Curt, her high-school sweetheart and current business partner. After thirty-five years of marriage, shed never doubted him onceuntil blonde and beautiful Brandi Morgan joined their thriving insurance company. All the clients love her and business is up. Sue liked her quite a...2020-07-144h 43
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Dj M.A.M MusicWatch Me Dance01 Puppet Theatre (Original Mix) Claptone ft. Peter Bjorn & John
02 Night Life (Original Mix) Meth-P
03 Trust Me (Tosel & Hale Remix) Olej & Stereoteric ft. Kristina Tiurina
04 People On A Party (Original Mix) Mark Lower
05 Under My Skin (Dani Zavera Remix) Love Vibes ft. Valentina
06 Look In Your Eyes (Original Mix) Mr.Nu & Gurkan
07 Feel so Good (Original Mix) Lovebirds
08 Between (Jaytor, AndrewT Remix) Melih Aydogan
09 Humanity (Original Mix) Pedro Mercado, Na Te, Aves Volare
10 Message Of Peace (Original Mix) Kevin Yost
11 Can't Let You Go (Yvonne Turner Remix) Loleatta Holloway
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Experience Full Audiobook in Romance, ContemporaryB Is for Baby by Lisa Jackson | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: B Is for Baby
Author: Lisa Jackson
Narrator: Amy Rubinate
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-19-16
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Summary:
In one night of loving, legendary rodeo rider Jenner McKee had stolen Beth Crandall's heart. Now, with a chip on his shoulder as daunting as the mighty McKee fortune, Jenner could rob Beth of something even more precious - the son he'd unwittingly fathered.
For someone had nearly destroyed proud Jenner, left him feeling like half a man. And Beth...2016-01-197h 18
How to Grab Free Audiobook in Fiction, ContemporaryLove Anthony by Lisa Genova | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Love Anthony
Author: Lisa Genova
Narrator: Debra Messing
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-25-12
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Summary:
From the award-winning New York Times best-selling author of Still Alice and Left Neglected, comes a heartfelt novel about an accidental friendship that gives a grieving mother a priceless gift: the ability to understand the thoughts of her eight-year-old autistic son and make sense of his brief life.
Two women, each cast adrift by unforseen events in their lives, meet by...2012-09-259h 11