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Ladey Adey ShowLadey Adey and Sheila Holt talk books - Trust is the New CurrencyIn this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by Sheila Holt.Sheila’s personality shines through in her business, which is unique in the finance sector as it specialises in building lifelong relationships, trust, and communication. It’s the finance business with heart. Sheila’s lightness and brightness of character together with her high energy, drive, and passion take the serious and often overcomplicated business of finance and turn it into something that flows with ease and clarity.Sheila recognises that she’s both an outlier and a disrupter, which means that the...
2023-03-2120 min
Ladey Adey ShowLadey Adey and David Rogers talk about "Fuelled Fit and Fired UP"In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by David Rogers.David is Chief Business Narrator at Fuelled, Fit and Fired Up. He passionately believes every business has untapped potential, a best-selling success story yet to be written. Using a childlike curiosity to explore the solutions to business challenges, David works with you to create the narrative that allows your people and business to thrive.With an inquisitive nature about people and business, coupled with working for industry-leading organisations, has allowed David to learn from the best. After a...
2023-03-0714 min
Ladey Adey ShowFiona Myles THIS IS ME – No Darkness Too Deep, from addiction, prostitution and challenges to Christian life and hopeIn this episode, Ladey Adey and the book academy are joined by author Fiona Myles.Fiona Myles, born in the mid-60s is married to the amazing Brian, a gorgeous redhead. They share one daughter, Georgie, and a son, Connor.They have called Manchester home for the past 18 years.Fiona started writing and telling stories at a fairly young age, her Mum bought me a typewriter when she was eight or nine years old. From there she battered away at that little typewriter day in and day out. F...
2023-03-0112 min
Ladey Adey ShowSandra Peachey to Lady Adey about 10 years of writing Peachey Letters – Love Letters to LifeIn this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by Sandra Peachey.Ladey and Sandra met through networking. This episode, recorded on 14th February 2023 - Valentine's Day celebrates the 10th anniversary of the book Peachey Letters – Love Letters to Life. Originating from a blog in 2012, Sandra is celebrating this milestone by recording and releasing her first audiobook. Sandra has always felt she was a writer. As a small child when learning my words, she would imitate her father's grown-up, joined up-hand-writing, creating wobbly, meaningless versions of her own.Sandra confesses an obsession wit...
2023-02-2119 min
Ladey Adey ShowJohn David & Ana Gabriel Mann and Ladey Adey “The Go-Giver Marriage” In this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by not just one guest but two, John David & Ana Gabriel Mann.John David Mann is the co-author of more than 30 books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers. His classic 2008 parable The Go-Giver (co-authored with Bob Burg) earned the 2017 Living Now Book Award’s “Evergreen Medal” for its “contribution to positive global change.”Ana Gabriel Mann, M.A., earned her degree in clinical psychology before going on to serve as an educator, therapist, corporate trainer, speaker, and coach. She currently coaches Go-Giver Marriage c...
2023-02-1346 min
Ladey Adey ShowDowns Syndrome Advocate Eleanor Baggaley introduces her books Ava The Mermaid, Oscar the Dragon and Maya The UnicornIn this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by author Eleanor Baggaley.Eleanor is a qualified transformational mindset coach, a busy mum to three children, a carer for my youngest who has Down syndrome, a wife, and a published author.Eleanor admits to hiding her books and the fear that sharing such a personal book could be judged. Eleanor goes on to share "The sense of achievement you feel after publishing a book is more than words can describe. Whether it’s your first, fifth, or fifteenth, it feels immense".Eleanor ta...
2023-01-2418 min
Ladey Adey ShowCarol Harris talks about her books, NLP and writing tipsIn this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by author Carol Harris.Carol lives in mid-Wales with her husband, she has been writing since she was a young child, has published and edited several magazines, house journals, and had books published for over 25 years.Carol has been self-employed since 1986 and runs various businesses, with her main business helping people generate a second income, part-time, from home, with a global health company. Carol coaches and mentors them in personal and business skills with much work based on NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). NLP has been w...
2022-12-1518 min
Ladey Adey ShowDr Amy Jeffs joins the Book Academy chatting with Ladey Adey about Storyland A New Mythology of Britain and WILD: Tales form Early Medieval BritainIn this episode, Ladey Adey and the members of The Book Academy are joined by Dr Amy Jeffs.Dr Amy Jeffs is an art historian and artist, with a PhD in Art History from the University of Cambridge. She has researched at the British Museum and worked in the British Library in the department of Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern manuscripts. Amy talks through her thoughts and feelings behind her book "Storyland A New Mythology of Britain and WILD: Tales form Early Medieval Britain" - It's not straight history but magical realism. It w...
2022-12-0846 min
Ladey Adey ShowSarah McGeough author of The Flamingo Family Series - Eddy Finds A Family - covering adoptionIn this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Sarah McGeough author of Eddy Finds a Family and Eddy feels at Home.Sarah lives on the South Coast with her husband and adoptive son. She is a successful self-published author, a qualified personal performance coach and loves to help new writers ‘release their inner author' through her book coaching. Sarah wants to make a difference. Her tenacity, drive, and passion ensure that she is a driving force that helps children and parents understand the sensitive subject of adoption.The Flamingo Family was cre...
2022-11-2118 min
Ladey Adey ShowBest Selling Adam Houge - 100 books, Christian faith, Business and inspirational fictionIn this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Adam Houge.Adam is a preacher, teacher, and novelist. With over 100 books and over 3 million books distributed Adam is a #1internationally, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author. Adam's books are mostly on the Christian faith with his titles ranging from devotionals to prayer books, to Christian inspiration, Business, andinspirational fictionAt 7 am EST on October 12th, 2018 the book for writers which Adam co-authored “Write and Grow Rich” debuted at #6 on the Wall Street Journal and #68 on the...
2022-11-1617 min
Ladey Adey ShowBrad Sugars joins The Book Academy, talking with Ladey Adey about business, books and co-author experienceIn this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Brad Sugars alongside members of the Book AcademyBrad is Internationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, is the founder and chairman of ActionCOACH Business Coach, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world.Throughout his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multi-million-dollar franchise ActionCOACH. Alongside his businesses Brad is working on his 18th book, aiming for one new book each year. During this episode, we he...
2022-11-0934 min
Ladey Adey ShowAre We There Yet? with author Ian Pilbeam and Ladey AdeyIn this episode, Ladey Adey talks with author Ian Pilbeam.Ian originally from Boston, Lincolnshire introduces us to his book Are We There Yet?Ian is addicted to travel. When he is not running his Human Resources and Health & Safety business in his adopted hometown of Edinburgh, he is planning the next trip. The biggest trip of all was the year his family went backpacking around the world. In Ian’s book, he says, “I believe that life is like a book – each one with a chapter and it all depends...
2022-11-0217 min
Make It Click!Ladey Adey - How to Write a Book Despite Your DyslexiaWriting a book is a great way to gain credibility. But if you’re dyslexic writing a book can seem impossible. In this episode of Make It Click! publisher Ladey Adey shares her tips for dyslexic writers that will help all writers. Watch the full Live video interview on Christine's YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/3yLBdTl2XJM
2022-10-3018 min
Ladey Adey ShowThe Real Housewife of the North East Jackie Watson - The Road To Find Out with Ladey AdeyIn this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Jacqueline Watson.Jackie is a real housewife from the North East of England, born in SouthShields, spending most of my life in Jarrow. "The Road to Find Out" is Jackie's first novel. We hear extracts from the book and learn about what inspired it. As an author Jackie wants to highlight issues, we as women, talk about, Providing a platform for short stories to celebrate the amazing women we all know.Favourite quote - Forgive yourself for no...
2022-10-2514 min
Ladey Adey ShowScents and stories, talking books and candles with Jane Pidcock and Ladey AdeyIn this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Jane Pidcock.Jane talks us through her fascinating story of starting her own candle business. Whilst working her day job as a Residential Care Home Manager, a candle-making activity during lockdown developed into a business.Clapperboard Candles brings books and films to life through scents associated with them. Jane can get you transported to a specific scene or moment from them with the wonderful fragrances of her candles.Memories and smells are often linked to older memories that we have in the back...
2022-10-1321 min
Ladey Adey ShowCompass and Carrot with author Nichola Kingsbury and Ladey AdeyIn this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Nichola Kingsbury.Nichola loves the power of nature, she lives on Dartmoor, Devon, and is passionate about the landscape and county. She paints outside, drawing, painting, and photographing the dramatic landscape in all weather. Nichola works with animals and has two children, horses, dogs, cats, and a rabbit.Nichola has taught art for 25 years; she offers art courses on Dartmoor. Nichola also sells her artwork and illustrates books for others During this episode, we hear what inspired Nicholas's first book in her series. C...
2022-10-0414 min
Ladey Adey ShowTop Dog Andy Bounds joins Ladey Adey and the Book AcademyLadey Adey talks with Andy Bounds.Andy was awarded the title of 'Britain’s Sales Trainer of the Year', and described by Astra Zeneca’s Global Communication Director as “a genius, whose advice can’t be ignored”. Andy’s insights and passion stem from the fact his Mother is blind. This has given him a lifetime’s experience in communicating from someone else’s point of view, a critical skill to master when persuading others. Andy’s three books are all international best-sellers, The Jelly Effect, The Snowball Effect and TOP Dog: Impress and Inf...
2022-09-2718 min
Ladey Adey ShowAuthor Jean Hamilton-Fford talks books with Ladey AdeyIn this episode, Ladey Adey talks books with Jean Hamilton-Fford.Jean is a speaker, author, mentor, communications strategist, and Awake TV Host. With over 40 years of experience in business, she has worked with people from Australia to Oregon and from Denmark to India. Referred to by her clients as 'The Great Nudger,' Jean is an active listener, compassionate in her approach, and direct and forensic in her questioning. She helps business owners increase their impact and influence and make more money through the power of intentional language and communication.Jean talks through...
2022-09-2014 min
Ladey Adey ShowStepping into my shoes with author Dr Catherine A Baudino and Ladey AdeyIn this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Dr Catherine A Baudino.Baudino & Co is headed up by Founder and Principal, Catherine Baudino with broad international expertise, in various industries and many languages. Dr Catherine’s career started in Academia (Comparative Literature). She then moved on to the Commercial and Corporate world where she broke the glass ceiling in 1987 (at a salary of £75,000 a year–the equivalent of £220,000 today). From there, she combined her academic and corporate experience as a coach and mentor. Catherine helps people to have effective communication which in turn lea...
2022-09-1322 min
Ladey Adey ShowLiz Drury - How to read while brushing your teeth!In this episode, Ladey Adey talks books with Liz Drury.Liz Drury is a professionally trained voiceover artist, broadcaster, and actor, based in North Lincolnshire. Liz has been working as a voiceover artist since 2013 and has worked on projects for films, radio and TV commercials, documentaries, telephony, corporate narration, e-learning, and audio tours. Liz has a neutral British accent and has had her voice described as: "Confident and assured with a naturally soothing quality. Perfect for genuine and believable reads".During this episode, Liz talks through her unique reading routine o...
2022-08-2712 min
Ladey Adey ShowGerry O'Brien, his book challenge and Wildlife WhispersIn this episode, Ladey Adey is joined by book lover Gerry O'Brien who has set himself a reading challenge. After discovering he only read 9 books last year, Gerry set himself a goal of reading 40 books this year. Gerry talks of his former military role. He is now a Forest Ranger, Environmental Educator, and Conservation Consultant. In this interview 10 books are mentioned:Flowers For Algernon - Daniel KeysThe Call of the Wild - Jack LondonOn Writing: A Memoir of the Craft - Stephen KingThe Guardians - John GrishamSilent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse - Dave GoulsonVesper F...
2022-08-2311 min
Ladey Adey ShowDiane Hull and Ladey Adey InterviewIn this episode, Ladey Adey and the book academy are joined by Diane Hull. Diane is a retired Primary School Teacher, living in Todmorden on the Lancashire / Yorkshire border. After graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with a B A (Hons) Early Childhood Studies First Class, lead to 30 years in education.Diane worked as a Nursery teacher and Foundation Stage Leader until her retirement. However, she has bought all this experience into her writing.Diane talks us through her series of award-winning books, including Be Happy to Be You, B...
2022-08-1513 min
Ladey Adey ShowLadey talks with author Sue Trusler about her book - Time to Start Your ArtIn this episode, Ladey Adey interviews Sue Trusler.Following retirement in 2018, at age 55, she returned to her passion for art and built her studio, where she creates beautiful watercolor paintings and pen and ink pointillism drawings.Growing up in the Victorian seaside town of Penarth, Sue then married and now lives in Cardiff. After a busy career in Finance, when both children flew the nest, it was time for a new chapter in her life. The opportunity to enjoy her hobbies, photography, reading, playing the piano, and exploring the countryside. D...
2022-08-0817 min
Ladey Adey ShowPortable Magic: A History of Books and their Readers with Emma SmithIn this episode, Ladey Adey interviews Emma Smith. Emma joined a live book academy group call to talk about her experiences as an author, her book, and her studies. This podcast episode is shared from the recording of the session. Dr. Emma Smith is a Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Hertford College. A Fellow Librarian, Director of Teaching, and author.Emma introduces her book Portable Magic: A History of Books and their Readers.We hear about Emma's take on "Bookhood", their physical form, their smell, their presence in ou...
2022-07-2950 min
Ladey Adey ShowI don't talk to dead bodies, with former forensic psychiatrist Dr. Rhona MorrisonIn this episode, Ladey Adey interviews Rhona Morrison about her book - I don't talk to dead bodies - The Curious Encounters of a Forensic Psychiatrist.Doctor Rhona Morrison is a retired consultant forensic psychiatrist from Scotland. Rhona spent more than 30 years working in the NHS with mentally disordered offenders. She was affectionately named ‘Dr. M’ by her clinical team, and it stuck. Following retirement in 2018, at age 55, she returned to her passion for art and built her studio, where she creates beautiful watercolor paintings and pen and ink pointillism drawings.In...
2022-07-2312 min
Ladey Adey ShowJerry Strayve Jr. talks Broken Promises and co-writing with whistle-blower Marine Corps Ted BlickwedelIn this episode, Ladey Adey interviews Jerry Strayve Jr. Jerry talks us through his life, born to a military family, attending nine schools before entering college. Following service in the United States Marine Corps, he raised a family while working as a financial representative and serial entrepreneur.Whilst raising his young children Jerry discovered his love for spinning a spontaneous tale. It wasn't long before his love for history and stories combined and he jumped into writing. Jerry started with fiction, works include the first two books in a four...
2022-07-1817 min
Ladey Adey ShowChris Sissons, Telling Stories: Making BusinessIn this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Chris Sissons.Chris is a Book Academy member, Ladey and Chris talk about their shared love for books.Chris is a marketer and lover of storytelling, he shares an insight into how he supports people to use storytelling techniques within business. Chris invites people to "Try me out with Telling Stories: Making Business"His bio says: "Chris uses a developmental approach to marketing using stories, drawing on over thirty years' experience in economic regeneration, community planning, strategic management andparticipatory methods...
2022-06-2918 min
Ladey Adey ShowEnergy Aware, Live A Life of No Mistakes with author Ildiko SpinFisher and Ladey AdeyIn this episode, Ladey Adey talks with Ildiko SpinFisher.Ildiko is a biofield psychologist, the founder of Life Returning, and a first-time author. Today we hear about Ildiko's book Energy Aware: Live a Life of No Mistakes. The book has been in the making since 2013 but with the pandemic, 2020 bought the perfect time. Energy Aware teaches us how to live better, and how to stop disappointing recurring cycles. The book takes us through 24 energy principles, split into 3 sections,Personal EnergyRelationship EnergyGlo...
2022-06-2113 min
Ladey Adey ShowFlip It! Michael Heppell, Author, Motivational Speaker talks with Ladey AdeyIn this episode, Ladey Adey interviews Michael Heppell. Michael joined a live book academy group call to talk about his experiences as an author and his latest book. This podcast episode is shared from the recording of the session. Michael Heppell is the international best-selling author of seven books, including, How to Be Brilliant. His books have been translated into twenty-seven languages and include the Sunday Times No.1 Best Seller Flip It, endorsed by Chris Evans. Michael works with his wife and business partner Christine, and in 2001 they set a go...
2022-06-1637 min
Sterling's Business Success & Coffee PodcastEpisode 172 - Ladey Adey - Your Book Is Your Friend...How To Improve Your Business Networking Capabilities with Ladey Adey The first step towards improving your business networking is understanding your WHY and building your product around it. People want to know the WHY, not the what or how, before they can hire you. It is always about knowing what your audience wants and providing […]
2022-06-1537 min
Ladey Adey ShowAuthor Chat with Shelley Wilson - The Last PrincessIn this podcast episode I explore the subject of writing with author Shelley Wilson, The Last Princess – to be released on 24 May 2022. What is the story about? – here is a sneak preview.Northumbria, 866 ADEdith still has much to learn about the art of ruling a kingdom, but when her family is murdered, she's faced with the challenge of staying alive.As a young woman in Anglo-Saxon England, Edith finds it hard to be heard above the Eldermen who are ripping the kingdom to pieces, but nothing can prepare her for t...
2022-05-1911 min
Ladey Adey ShowInterview with Jamie & Charlott McAnsh about writing books with Patrick Smith & Amanda HarrisInterview by See No Bounds Hosts, Jamie and Charlott McAnsh to celebrate World Book Day March 3rd 2022Talking about the process of writing and introducing two of Ladey’s authors. They talk about the editing process and the need to have confidence from their Publisher.Patrick Smith – The Dummy Passhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Dummy-Pass-Patrick-Smith/dp/1913579301/https://patricksmith.uk/books/the-dummy-pass/Amanda Harris – She’ll Never …https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-harris-138a2699/Ladey Adey – Successful Bu...
2022-05-1128 min
Ladey Adey ShowInterview with Angela Garry - Author & Helene Hanff BiographerIt is wonderful to meet Angela Garry who is an author in her own right and as a biographer of Helene Hanff. The Book Academy members had read 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff and although Helene is not with us any longer were delighted to find Angela had set up a facebook group dedicated to Helene and is in the process of writing her biography. This was the first book to be reviewed by The Book Academy Angela became interested in Helene Hanff’s writing when she was unive...
2022-05-0527 min
Small Business, Big NetworkSuccessful Business Networking Online - An Update!An interview with Ladey Adey the author of Successful Business Networking Online.The original book was written in 2020 and Ladey has updated it for 2022 with new content and new contributors.The book is available as a hardback, paperback and e-book and launches on 19th January. For the first month the e-book is available to download for only £2.21!Available on Amazon.
2022-01-1722 min
Talk PAD- Talk Positively about DyslexiaTalkPAD - talking positively about dyslexia with Ladey AdeyLadey Adey is an author, publisher, motivational speaker, passionpreneur, and grand-mum.She runs a family-owned publishing company, Ladey Adey Publications, with her daughter Abbirose, and husband Denis.Ladey has been a lover of books ever since her childhood when books were her friends! Back in the late 1990s Ladey was a typesetter for a printing company and editor of their in-house magazine. Her career moved into the Charity sector where she held CEO and Chair positions. At the same time, she ran her own business in education, secretarial services and networking, before writing her first...
2021-08-1932 min
The Imperfect BrandPatrick Smith, serial - but not self-titled - entrepreneurFor episode three of The Imperfect Brand, I'm joined by Patrick Smith, who has spent 20 years in the world of marketing and business.Patrick is a serial entrepreneur (though he wouldn't call himself that) outsourced marketing director, and also Chief Executive of the Donr Foundation, which gives charitable causes a leg up in digital fundraising.Patrick also has a life-changing bombshell decision to kick the episode off with. Though, actually, not one that prevents our conversation from being directly linked to his business experience.Find Patrick on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com...
2021-04-1927 minSmall Business, Big NetworkLadey Adey - author of Successful Business Networking OnlineIn this episode I chat to author, publisher and founder of International Online Networking Day, Ladey AdeyLadey has always loved meeting people and learning more about their businesses – and as her networking prowess has grown she has learnt how to benefit both their businesses and her own. She says, “My life wouldn’t be so rich without business networking. I use business networking offline and online as an integral strategy to helping more people publish the book inside them. Within networking I’ve given as many talks as I’ve had hot dinners!”To buy Ladey's book...
2021-01-2629 min
LinkedIn Simplified and Business Guests Expert TipsInterview with an Online Business Networking Expert Ladey AdeyIn this podcast, I interview Ladey Adey who is an online expert in the world of online business networking as well as being an author / publisher, and motivational speaker.
Along with her daughter, they have written over 10 books, individually and together, with many more planned or in production. You can visit her site at https://www.ladeyadey.com/.
In this interview, we discuss business networking and how to use business networking effectively online in 2021. We discuss among other things how to use Zoom effectively and its chat feature.
You can visit my blog w...
2020-12-1318 min
The Next 100 Days Podcast#242 – Ladey Adey – Online Business NetworkingA brief summary of this episode
2020-09-2546 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowCodewords & CoronavirusHi, My name is Ladey Adey from Keep Unfrozen Ministries and Pink Parties Press. It's good to be with you today, the sun is shining, but the news is not good. It's interesting, isn't it how the Coronavirus creates a different way for people, the way they respond, what they do, how they behave and observing their ways - and then observing how you (I) behave. Two topics today, Codewords and Coronavirus. There is a link, but we'll come to that later.For the full transcript - email me ladey@ladeyadey.com Hosted on...
2020-03-1309 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowHave we put God on auto pilot?I got to thinking the other day about automation and the reason I was thinking about it was because we had problems with our car and we had to change it. But I'll come back to that in a minute. So can you imagine what it's like if God is on automation, if God is on autopilot as it were. Denis - Ladey's husband joins her as they continue this discussion and they invite you to join them in the Lord's prayer but saying it with a different intention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
2020-02-2909 min
Ladey Adey ShowCould your book be the next JoJo Rabbit?I find the choice between which I prefer book or film so difficult (so I'm glad I don't really have to make a choice!) Sometimes I'd just love to curl up under a blanket by a fire and read a good book or even read a book in the bath and there's other times and I just want to get out and watch the film.Recently, we were watching the Oscars and had seen the BAFTAs before then. And I was really taken by the writer/director of Jojo Rabbit and as he took his award, he th...
2020-02-1004 min
Ladey Adey ShowDo you want Credibility? Write a book.Author and Marketing Guru Robert Middleton talks to Ladey about writing his first book and manual back in the last century! Well, 1999! The success of this as an e-publication and how he uses it in his marketing for helping self-employed professionals.He shares his knowledge and expertise for those starting out as authors of printed and e-book.He has a down-to-earth approach – when Ladey mentions that a lot of authors just want to do the writing and not the marketing of the book, his response was, “they need to get real!”An advoc...
2020-01-1734 min
Ladey Adey ShowIs Your Book On or Under the Table?2020 could be the Year of Your Book.Is your book on the table or under the Table?When your book is ‘underneath the table’ it means your book is still an idea. It's not quite there yet. It's not into fruition. You might have certain doubts:· Is it good enough? · Will people really want to read it? · Plus other doubts and all the things that just keep attacking us and stop that creativity. Or it just might be the, well, I'm going to do it one day, but a...
2020-01-1105 min
Ladey Adey ShowAuthor Mythbusters #1-5What myths are there around being an Author?Ladey explores these and blast aside some of these Myths, such as Authors have to live in garrets and starve for their art!Insightful and fun, see if you recognise any of these myths surrounding the art of writing and being an Author.Also mentioned is Kanban and George Bernard Shaw - see how they flow in the podcast!contact ladey on ladey@ladeyadey.com if you would like to chat or have the video/full transcript ...
2019-06-0711 min
Ladey Adey ShowAuthor Deadline - love or hate it?What is it about deadlines that makes you freak out?Or do you love them and work towards them steadily and with dedication?Perhaps you are somewhere between the two?Why are they important - and how can you set a realistic deadline which can move you comfortably into focussing and concentrating on getting the work done?Do you set up a series of mini deadlines or one main goal which you HAVE to meet?Let's explore these questions and more in Author Deadlines...
2019-05-3108 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowIs it Time to Go Searching?Have you ever gone searching for something and found so much more? It happened to me when I needed some more money. So what would happen if we applied this technique to God? I even think the words “Gone Searching” could be one of those plaques you find to put on the door – like, ‘Gone Golfing’ or ‘’Search for me in the Garden’Wouldn’t that be a conversation opening? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-2405 min
Ladey Adey ShowTime to write THE ENDGetting to write the magic words THE END at the end of your manuscript.How do you know that you have finished the writing of your book?Is the writing really finished and complete?Ladey talks through the Danger Signs and Warning which catch you out and stop you from writing your book.She features Steven Pressfield's incredible book - The War of ArtFinally she gives Great Tips for finishing your manuscriptFeaturingResearchWord and...
2019-05-2410 min
Ladey Adey ShowWhat's the deal about Ghostwriting?Ghostwriting What’s it all about? Believe me it has nothing to do with Halloween!Is it something you might consider rather than spending the time writing yourself? Or advise someone else to use a ghostwriter?Ladey interviews Joanna Collie who is a published author, content creation coach AND a ghostwriter.She helps business people to animate their writing by showing them how to apply fictional techniques to factual narratives. She says, “Fresh, creative campaigns are not only for big bu...
2019-05-1726 min
Ladey Adey ShowGet your COPY donePart 3 on the Series: Start to Write Your Book – Your CopyTips for Writing your Copy, Getting that Manuscript done and your book written.Classic Tip about saving copies of your Manuscript – who can remember the scene from Little Women when Jo lost her whole manuscript?Recommended book by Steven Pressfield – The War of Artwww.stevenpressfield.comContact ladey@ladeyadey.com for a full transcript Become a member at https...
2019-05-0313 min
Ladey Adey Show22 Start Writing Your Book - Choose your GenrePart 2 on the Series: Start to Write Your BookIt is the most important task in writing your book - what will it be about?Ladey takes you through some questions to help you and talks about Genre.What Genre will you write under and can BISAC code or categories help you to choose?http://bisg.org/page/bisaceditionContact ladey@ladeyadey.com for a full transcript Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.
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2019-04-2608 min
Ladey Adey ShowTop 10 Reasons to START Writing Your bookThe two questions I am asked the most are:How do I start to write a book, and then conversely once writing has begun,How do I know when it is finished?This is a series of four articles about how to start writing a book and how to finish a book and hopefully both questions will be answered.First of all why a book? Why write a book in the first place? What is it that makes you think “I want to write a book?” ...
2019-04-1806 min
Ladey Adey ShowRead for Good - the organisation bringing reading fun into schools and hospitalsAn organisation every Children's author and budding Children's author should know doubt.Ambassador for Read for Good - Debbie Young, talks with me about the charity, its aims and impression on children. Their role is to provide books for children in schools and hospitals of all descriptions to encourage the joy of reading.From Readathon to Storytellers – Read for Good wants to expand children’s reading, helping parents and carers to give example for children and sponsor their reading.At their website: www.readforgood.org there...
2019-02-0819 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowWhat are you Missing?What are you Missing? Have you missed me? I’ve missed you with your comments and feedback on the blogs I have done. Am I back? I do hope so, this video or podcast gives you an insight on what has happened over the time I’ve been away.It explores my relationship with God and how I missed Him too when I was not doing regular blogs inspired by Him. The following verse made quite a lot of sense to me.She...
2019-02-0708 min
Ladey Adey ShowChoosing a Good Pen Name or Nom de PlumeWhat is the mystery around a Pen Name?Can Authors choose any name they would like?Interview with Glenn Salter or Author Simon Fairfax, www.simonfairfax.com about how he choose his pen name and what advantage and disadvantage it gives him.Remember if you are interested in publishing your dream book give Ladey a call - and yes this is my real name - I am a publisher and author who mentors you through each stage as only an author can who has got the T-shirt so knows all...
2019-01-3109 min
Ladey Adey ShowALLi - its significance and importance for ALL AuthorsALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors)Why is joining this alliance important for authors?I explore this in the interview with Debbie Young, Author Advise Centre Manager.The modern form of self-publishing which is the new global wave of publishing for authors.Huge number of resources for Authors is the self-publishing advise blog, guidebooks, community of authors, conferences and so much more which the podcast explores.Discounts for Authors...
2019-01-2530 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowYour Hindsight is God's InsightYour Hindsight is God's Insight. What has God got in store for you?Do you know God's plans for your life? I know it is something exciting and He uses everything for good. Quick look back on some journeys I've had and a shared journey with my friend Linda Zupancic - our latest Author.There’s an old Scottish saying, ‘If it’s for ye, it cannae go by ye.’ My dad was Scottish and my mother English, yet I can remember my mother quoting this a lot! For me, I think it is truer t...
2018-05-3016 min
Ladey Adey ShowHow to Read with ChildrenReading with Children - perspectives from Wendy Bell, Primary School Teacher, Donnington, Lincolnshire and former Primary School Headmistress.Wendy talks about the joy of reading with children, including her own children and grandchildren. How children react to being read to and howLittle Unicorn - What's Your Name is structured for reading with children.She says: "Children are natural sponges and they soak up new words, new ways of putting words together. The author of a book has carefully thought through the language and it is great...
2018-05-2512 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowLessons from Prince Harry & Megan Markle's Royal WeddingLessons from the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - featuring the address from Bishop Michael Curry.It leads me to ask the questions. Are you being true to yourself andAre you letting God use you?You remember many things about a wedding, but it is often not the preacher's address.This Royal wedding was different and for me the one who stole the show was the Preacher, Bishop Michael Curry from the Episcopal Church, USA.Why and how - listen the po...
2018-05-2308 min
Ladey Adey ShowWhat's so special about ISBN'sISBN is International Standard Book Number and it is a unique identifier of books.Why is this important?Authors ask: Do I really need an ISBN on my book, can't I just print it?Ladey answers this question in her unique way and calls on the analogy of having a baby!!This podcast is a 101 into the necessity of putting the ISBN to register your book.links promisedNielsen - the UK providerBowker - the USA provider
2018-05-1808 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowHow do YOU negotiate the bends in Life's Road?Today, I’m talking about the learning curve and how important it is to enjoy each and every moment – no matter how frustrating they can be.I don’t know about you, but I find that each time I start something new, I learned a little more until I get to a point when I think, “that's enough” and I’m happy to stay at that level and go no further.Sometimes, I want to go all the way on the learning adventure and know as much as I can possibly learn about that subject. How...
2018-05-1707 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowThe Greatest Showman - God and BarnumThe Greatest Showman—God and Barnum—Detecting Ribbons of TruthOnce more, I am using the Greatest Showman as my metophor and yes my tally of seeing this wonderful film at the cinema now totals 11 times! Each time I watch this movie or sing the songs, I learn something new and love it a little more. I’d go again tomorrow but it’s long run at the cinema has now concluded. I think special ones over the summer will continue especially outside viewings or sing-a-longs, so for me the appetite for further big screen view...
2018-05-1009 min
Ladey Adey ShowBeta Reading 101 with Founder Paul KilpatrickFantastic Indepth interview about Beta Reading, Beta Readers and how BetaBooks.co works. Ladey interviews Paul Kilpatrick - Co Founder of Betabooks.co and How Authors Work.com. Paul alongside his business partner Andrew Burleson produce the online service for authors - Beta Books.This web-base service organises and aids an Author in their writing prior to publishing. Beta readers (assigned by the Author) give comments on the manuscript and the Author uses this tool to produce a higher quality of writing.
2018-05-0432 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowCan you escape from your Worry Wormhole?We know that Worry does not help us - and yet sometimes we are dragged down the Worry Wormhole. Can we choose not to go there? What does God have to say about this?How easy it is to travel down the worry wormhole? Something happens: a good event happens in your life, a great invitation is offered to you, a friend gives you a compliment. You have a choice...
2018-05-0108 min
Ladey Adey ShowDo You Remember Being Read To as a Child?Fee-fi-fo-fumI smell the blood of an EnglishmanBe he alive or be he deadI'll grind his blood to make my breadIt is a little grim perhaps for a 3-4 year old but I, and my daughters in their turn, loved it!We listened to it, through a Glaswegian accent and in the arms of a loving father and grandfather.· What is your best memory of being read aloud to you?· What books do you or have you enjoyed most reading aloud to oth...
2018-04-2608 min
Ladey Adey ShowErewash Sound Radio Interview - Ladey Adey and Abbirose AdeyTo celebrate National Unicorn Day, Ladey and Abbirose were interviewed by David O'Connell on Erewash Sound Radio about their book - Little Unicorn - What's Your Name?Hear the fun as they talk with David about Unicorns, Your Own Unicorn Name, and the importance of reading with children at a young age.This shows the mother and daughter author relationship and our love for writing books - especially children's books.
2018-04-1711 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowAre you Living with Your Eyes Wide Open?The eye has been called the window of the soul and much is perceived through them. We gain information through our sight (physical and internal). Living with your eyes wide open, can appear childlike – but didn’t God ask us to come to him with hearts and minds of a child? To be eager to learn and know more of him. Do you still see God, Jesus and Holy Spirit in this way? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-04-1708 min
Ladey Adey ShowKeep Your Author's VoiceWhat is Your Author's Voice?I'm not talking about audio books here, but the author's style and way of communicating through their writing.Can too much editing and correcting destroy this?What about the 'feedback inspired edits' as Paul Kilpatrick of BetaBooks.co terms it, do these encourage, improve or destroy the author's 'voice'?Ladey talks through the need to believe in your own writing style and be strong in maintaining your writing or Author's ‘voice’. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/lade...
2018-04-1409 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowWatch Your Data and Keep It SafeWe need to be Watchful, over ourselves and our Data. It leads to questions like:Who is really to blame for the Facebook fiasco?Are You Facebook Protected?Who is really responsible for Your Data Going AWOL?How watchful do You and I need to be?Where is God in all of this?Do you, like me, find the timing of the Facebook data leaking news interesting? It has coincided with the timing of new data protection laws and regulations. We are told that our data (within Facebook) is not as secure as we f...
2018-04-1311 min
Ladey Adey ShowBeta Readers - Author Terry Stafford Reveals All!What is Beta Reading and why is it a great tool for Authors?Constructive feedback is great and now Authors can get this in the middle of their writing.
2018-04-0922 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowComplying with GDPR for a ChristianWe all hate spam. Even the Spammers hate spam! What is your inbox like? Wouldn’t you like to receive emails only from people you know, trust and have specially asked them to contact you?So have you asked your list, if they still want to hear from you?You need to send an email to them by 25th May asking them this question. It is all about stay compliant with the new regulations, General Database Protection Regulations, known at EU GDPR or GDPR.This is what I sent o...
2018-04-0509 min
Ladey Adey ShowAn Author's Struggle between Organisation and CreativityAs an Author I was struggling today. I had got stuck in the middle of writing a chapter in my book. It’s a non-fiction book on how to become a published author, but the areas making me pause were on the order of the sub chapters...... my struggle was between organisation v creativity.Have you had similar problems?Explore with me the need for both organisational skills and creative time when...
2018-03-2905 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowBetrayed, Belittled & Buried - The Easter StoryEaster Sunday is such a joyous day, it is enraptured by Sunshine, Easter Eggs and Holidays and yet it is so much more.Before the joy came the pain, and it was the pain of betrayal, belittlement and burial. It might be that you have experienced some of this in your own life?The Easter story is about Jesus who comes through all of this and does it so you and I can have eternal life.Moaning, Mourning and Misconceptions were dispersed and distress turned into delight.We c...
2018-03-2908 min
Ladey Adey ShowWhy Authors need to go to Literary FestivalsWhy Authors need to go to Literary FestivalA place every author needs to investigate, to network, make contact and ultimately have their books featured.Literary Festivals or Book Fairs are a feast for those who love books, reading and authors. You need to be there too.A great website providing details of over 350 festivals around the UK and Ireland, and you can even arrange for emails giving you updates of which one and where directly to you inbox.Around the world there are many, the Writers...
2018-03-2604 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowIs it Time to Simply Pray?The full Blog is available: Our FatherWe begin with Our Father as a good reminder that we share in this loving God. ‘Our’ gives the true relationship, an opening statement that you share this Father with Jesus. Already Jesus in his opening words connects with you and says you are my sister or brother, because we share the same spiritual Father. To explore this subject deeper listen to the podcast I gave entitled “Who is Your Family” based on Matthew 12:50 on Mothering Sunday.Father: He is there for us and w...
2018-03-2414 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowWho is Your Family?MaximThey say, you can choose your friends but you can’t choose your family.
2018-03-1512 min
Ladey Adey ShowEasy Ways to Combat Writer's BlockWriter's BlockWhat is it?If inflicted on a Writer - it can be devastating as they experience Creative Slowdown.Great ways to combat it, declare war and succeed.Wonderful words as a Letter from a Future Reader to the Author by Bonnie Johnston from write smarter not harder .com
2018-03-1408 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowAre you living in the moment?Living in the MomentHow easy is it to live in the moment?What difference does it make?Can you concentrate on today without worrying about yesterday or tomorrow?When was Jesus' moment?Ladey reads the poem by W H Davies - 'No Time to Stop and Stare' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-1411 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowWhat happens when God 'ups the Anti?'What happens when God upps the Anti, Takes you up a Gear or pushes your buttons?Ladey explores from just drifting along, doing the same thing week after week, to the Light bulb going off in your head - the Eureka moment if you like!Things look the same... but they are not.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-03-1313 min
Keep Unfrozen ShowWho is Your 'Billy Graham'?The news headlines were filled on February 21st 2018 with the death of the evangelist Billy Graham. He had lived a full 99 years and had changed thousands if not millions of lives – for the better and for God.
2018-03-0209 min
Ladey Adey ShowSpotted Harry Potter or Elsa lately?Have you spotted Harry Potter or Elsa wandering around your town?Could they be celebrating World Book Day?What is World Book Day all about? It’s the day given over to the joy of encouraging Children to read.You may notice something strange going on this week – in the village or town in which you live, children and a few grown ups are dressed in peculiar clothing!HRH Duchess of Cornwall supports children reading with a yearly children's competition hosted by BBC Radio 2.
2018-02-2805 min
Ladey Adey ShowIn Conversation with Rev Dr Clifford Hill and Monica HIllLadey talks with Rev Dr Clifford Hill and Monica Hill, Authors of the newly published Living in Babylon and Living Victoriously in Babylon the Workbook.Clifford Hill MA BD PhD is a sociologist and a theologian. He has written more than 40 books and Monica has written 3 books with 6 additional books edited and chapters written so they have a wealth of experience of being an Author and what it takes to go from writer to published author.Topics include: Reason why an Author needs to writeThe importance of researchTop 3 tips for would be...
2018-02-2224 min
Ladey Adey Show5 Tips every Author needs to know about the Craft of WritingWhat do you need to know about the Craft of Writing? Go back to being a Beginner There are no Shortcuts! Which Authors do you most admire? Roald Dahl, JK Rowing, CS Lewis, David Walliams, Stephen King, Nora Roberts, Charles Dickens, Dan Brown, Arthur C Clarke, Max Lucado They are great for inspiration When you read them you are experiencing the finished completed books. Your favourite authors has spent hour upon hour honing their craft. Note: You have not seen their first draft They are not you. Yo...
2018-02-1510 min
Ladey Adey ShowKeep Calm and Keep WritingWriting is the single most important thing an Author can do - sounds obvious, right? However, blocks can get in the way or the hurry to edit.How editing can interfere with the writing process is the essence of today's podcast, along with some great tips:-How to keep writing goingHow to unblock yourself and much moreLadey writes for new and existing Authors from a prospect of being an author herself and a publisher via Pink Parties Press.Do you want to be a published Author? Co...
2018-02-0812 min
Ladey Adey ShowWhat's the Best Relationship between Author and Reader?Ladey explores the relationship between Author and Reader—the good relationships and the not so good. She has received some great responses from some Authors in the past, like Catherine Cookson and she shares this story in this podcast. This leads to the best ways to engage more fully with readers. Does an Author have a responsibility to their Readers when they are contacted? As a Reader what sort of response would you like from a favourite Author? As an Author how can you maintain good relationships with your readers? Ladey also explores Beta Reading and...
2018-02-0208 min
Ladey Adey ShowWriting Books with Kris Cavanaugh Castro - Author and CoachLadey interviews Author and Coach Kris Cavanaugh Castro from Shift Inc about: the process of writing how to stop procrastination value of being an author and much more. Kris has an amazing ability to pull her clients through difficult changes to remain on top of their game and produce more consistent results - at home and at work. She and Ladey share their love of working with people who have a dream of writing a book and how to overcome some common Author problems. Become a member at https://plus.acast.c...
2018-01-2424 min
Ladey Adey ShowDoes Everyone have a Book Inside them?Let's explore why books are important What is it that makes you want to write a book? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/ladeyadeyshow.
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2018-01-1506 min
Ladey Adey ShowWant to get rid of the 'old wood' in your mind?Being Unfrozen is about getting rid of past attitudes, problems and ways which prevent us from moving forward and I believe the conifers are ready to give a vital lesson. What is in your life that needs to be sorted through and ‘got rid’? What is or even who is doing you harm, discouraging you and keeping your true potential hidden? Is it time to take action, have a clear out and find a new view to your life? Today's life issue is about getting rid of the 'old wood' in your mind? Become a membe...
2017-05-1207 min