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Keepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Former Newspaper Journalist
& Columnist/Editor for News/Sports (NFL)
Author - Patrick SangiminoWow! I just had an incredible conversation with Patrick Sangimino! We clicked instantly, and our chat was bursting with energy and laughter. I can’t even begin to describe how fantastic Patrick is. I’m so eager for our second interview! Patrick took a timeout and pulled to the side of the road to have the best conversation with me, which was super awesome. For over forty years, Patrick was a distinguished journalist, making his mark at various newspapers in California and across the Midwest before retiring in 2024. He spent eight seasons covering the NFL...
2025-12-2423 min
Unstoppable MindsetThe Unstoppable Truth About Book Marketing and Media with Mickey Mickelson
What happens when curiosity, resilience, and storytelling collide over a lifetime of building What does it really take to build an Unstoppable career in publishing without shortcuts or hype? In this episode, I sit down with publicist Mickey Mickelson to talk about the real work behind book promotion, author branding, and long-term visibility. Mickey shares his journey from banking into publishing, how Creative Edge grew from one client to over one hundred, and why most authors misunderstand marketing, social media, and publicity. We explore why relationships matter more than bestseller lists, how authors limit themselves by staying...
2025-12-231h 04Keepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"An entrepreneur who has such an amazing personality Liisa Kovala- Author/Book Coach & PodcasterI had a delightful chat with Lisa Kovala, whose vibrant personality truly stands out. It's easy to see why so many are drawn to her; she’s genuinely a treasure! A Finnish Canadian author, book coach, and podcaster, Liisa has released her second historical novel, *Like Water for Weary Souls* (2025). She's also the talented author of *Sisu's Winter War* (Latitude 46, 2022) and *Surviving Stutthof: My Father's Memories Behind the Death Gate* (Latitude 46, 2017), the latter of which earned a spot on the shortlist for the Northern Lit Award and was published in Finland by Docendo in 2020. Liisa lives in Greater Sudbury, On...
2025-12-2222 min
Alive After ReadingAlive After Reading 347 Finale with Mickey MikkelsonThis is it: the final episode of Alive After Reading. This week, I chat with the guy who inspired the founding of this show. Mickey Mikkelson is a publicist, and I've talked to many of his clients on this very podcast. I plan to start another podcast soon. In the months after my mother's passing, I have been going through many other changes. Look for my books going wide across online book stores in ebook format, and print-on-demand variants. More of those are on the way, as well! Even though this is goodbye...
2025-09-2130 min
Castle of Horror PodcastPanel: "Worlds Beneath Our Feet: Fantasy Without Elves" for Readers and WritersJoin our panel on writing, reading, and getting out there with Urban Fantasy, or what we call "Fantasy Without Elves." In honor of the release of TUNNELS OF BUDA (https://amzn.to/4mNSWFs) by Don Sawyer. Panelists:Tricia Copeland -Critically acclaimed and Award-Winning author, Tricia Copeland has been acknowledged as an Award Winners in two separate book categories for the prestigious 2024 Global Book Awards– acclaimed novel, To Be A Fae Queen which is the first book in her Realm Chronicles series was the recipient of the Gold Award in the Teen and Young Adult Action/Adventure category. In addition, Tr...
2025-06-0257 min
Show, don't Tell Writing with Suzy Vadori41. When and How to Work with a PublicistSend us a textIn this episode, Suzy welcomes Mickey Mikkelson, publicist and founder of Creative Edge Publicity which is celebrating 10 years in business, working with creatives. They discuss how publicity efforts can help writers build their brands. Find out more on his website: https://www.creative-edge.services/ 🌟 Grab your spot in Suzy's Inner Circle at www.suzyvadori.com/innercircle ➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Fiction Bootcamp. Enrolling now!🎧💜
2025-04-1435 min
southsidebroadcastingTipperary Tales, Jennie Finch, Mickey Mikkelson & Aimee RavichandranFrom Ireland to Canada, Texas and North Carolina with Jennie Finch, Jessica Burtis, Mickey Mikkelson, Aimee Ravichandran covering topics from tree-planting to publicity, PR and sweet tea with Alex Lewczuk.
2025-03-2152 min
Genuinely YouGina Gardiner & Friends: Mickey Mikkelson Welcome to the 'Gina Gardiner & Friends Show' - this episode features my guest, Mickey Mikkelson whose theme was 'why saying "Aiding writers and giving tools for success'.
About The Show
The Gina Gardiner & Friends Show is an opportunity to hear an inspirational story and the inside track on the amazing expertise of my guests. Relaxed and conversational - why not grab a cup of your favourite brew, draw up a seat and join me and my friend for positive take-aways, tons of inspiration, shifts in perspective, and a sense of hope and possibility!
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2025-03-1429 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"J.M. Shaw-Author/Writer will never stop writing. Writing is her life, her passion and she loves it.On the podcast, it was a great feeling speaking with J.M. Shaw. She explained to me that having a disability can be challenging and hard sometimes but she is not stopping or giving up. She knows exactly what she wants to do for the rest of her life, and that's writing. Writing brings a special joy for J.M. Shaw. She has been writing her series Callum Walker and loving it. The Ascension: First Novel in the Callum Walker Series, The Convergence: Second Novel in the Callum Walker Series, and The Fractured Veil: Third Novel in the Callum Walker...
2024-11-1523 min
Empathy Unbound: Embrace Your SuperpowerMichael Hingson: Escaping the World Trade Center on 9/11 with his Guide Dog, Roselle and so much moreIn this insightful conversation, Michael Hingson, an inspiring author and keynote speaker, discusses his life experiences as a blind person, the societal attitudes towards blindness, and the importance of proper terminology. Questions, Comments, Thoughts - andrew.phipps@emapthyunbound.com Michael recounts his powerful story of escaping the World Trade Center on 9/11 with his guide dog, Roselle, and emphasizes the need for resilience and teamwork. He sheds light on his upbringing, education, and career, including his unexpected induction into Phi Beta Kappa. Michael also highlights the significant role of guide dogs in his life...
2024-11-1558 min
The Stuph File Program#0794: Michele & Sean Kanan; Hugh Asher; & Mickey Mikkelson
The Stuph File Program
Featuring Hollywood couple, Michele & Sean Kanan, authors of Way Of The Cobra Couples; Forest Bathing Guide, Hugh Asher; & PR specialist, Mickey Mikkelson
2024-11-0457 min
Garden of ThoughtGarden of Doom E.254 The House FillerWe don't usually cover historical fiction in the Garden, but this opportunity was too good to pass up. Tong Ge has already won one award for best new fiction, but she's a finalist for yet another prestigious award. Ancestrally biographical (I think I made this term up), she takes us through the Chinese experience of the Japanes invasion and occupation, and how that led to the Maoist Revolution. Tong takes us through those scenarios through the eyes of one family and the protagonist, Golden Phoenix. During the course of our discussions, we cover history, the politics of China, the military...
2024-11-031h 13Garden of ThoughtGarden of Doom E.249 Doctor of Christian HorrorAuthor, speaker, educational consultant, and editor–KatherineHutchinson-Hayes, Ed. D. has had her hand in leadership formany years. She loves speaking to groups and deliveringmessages with a quick wit and real-life stories. Katherine is afreelance writer/content editor, a content editor/writing coachfor Iron Stream Media, and a sensitivity reader for SensitivityBetween the Lines.She is a review board member and contributor to Inkspirations (an online magazine for Christianwriters), and her writing has been published in Guideposts. Her work in art/writing isdistinguished by aw...
2024-10-041h 14
Author TalkAuthor Talk - Mickey MikkelsonJoin us as we chat with Mickey about PR and what's happening in the media.
#mondaymotivation #author #PR #marketing
2024-09-1653 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Don't give up..If you have a disability, still follow your dreams & goals...Steffanie Costigan did..The conversation with Steffanie Costigan was very inspiring. Steffanie spoke about her disability but she never gave up. This is a great example that no matter what disability or conditions you have, you can always be the best you. Steffanie Costigan has always held a strong passion for writing despite her severe disability with dyslexia. She is currently living in Canada, Alberta, with her husband and three children.
Steffanie is a journalist and hopes to continue her passion for writing books and her dream of continuing as a journalist and author.
Steffanie studied creative writing and took her program in...
2024-09-0712 min
Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real ProfessionalsDay in the Life of a PublicistIn this segment of "Time We Discuss" I look at what it's like to be a publicist with Creative Edge's Mickey Mikkelson.Step into the fast-paced world of public relations with "A Day in the Life of a Publicist (2024)." In this video, we take you behind the scenes to explore the daily responsibilities, challenges, and triumphs of a publicist in today's dynamic media landscape. From managing client relationships to crafting compelling press releases, you’ll get an insider's view of the skills and strategies that define this exciting career.Join us as we follow a pu...
2024-09-0421 minGarden of ThoughtGarden of Doom E.244 Terror from the NorthJoel McKay is an economic development professional, author andformer public relations executive and journalist. He is based inPrince George, B.C. where he is the CEO of NorthernDevelopment, and sits on the boards of the University of NorthernB.C. and Destination B.C.Joel is passionate about British Columbia, especially its vast andrelatively misunderstood north. His writing focuses on the people, places and issues relevant tonorthern and rural communities, typically with a healthy dose of the absurd or supernatural. His short story 'Number Hunnerd', a fish tale s...
2024-08-311h 06Keepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"The Author and Writer who will never stop doing what she loves, Rachel Holm...The conversation I had with Rachel was genuine. She has a great support system, and she loves being an independent author. Rachel grew up in Western PA and found her love of reading early in life, supported by her parents with frequent trips to the library and local bookstores. She stumbled into the bookish world in late 2020 and has embraced the lifestyle whole-heartedly, diving headfirst into the Romance genre, becoming a book reviewer and Bookstagrammer. In 2021, she changed careers, took a job at an indie bookstore, and started her first official novel-length writing project.
Now, Rachel is getting an MFA...
2024-06-2117 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"The convo w/Ann Aubitz, the Co-owner and Publisher of Kirk House Publishers & Author, was amazing...Listen to this conversation that Caramel had with Ann Aubitz on Keepin It Real w/ Caramel Podcast. This conversation was like two friends who were catching up on old times. They had a blast conversating about different topics of Ann's life. Caramel do know that Ann loves helping authors publish their books. Ever since Ann was a child, she always wanted to pursue her dream in reading. Ann is a Co-owner and Publisher of Kirk House Publishers. After years of reading everything she could get her hands on, she decided to help others achieve their dream of becoming an author...
2024-05-3129 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Conversation with Emil Rem, an Accountant, Writer & Author who told his story....On Keepin It Real w/Caramel Podcast, Caramel had an interesting and informative conversation with Emil Rem. Emil meets a lot of people, and he is not afraid to speak with strangers. Matter of fact, he makes great friends, so you never know who will meet until you speak them. Emil Rem, an eccentric accountant and he becomes a writer of eccentric characters, in exotic locales—each chapter, taking us on a trip into his fascinating twisted world. Born to a close-knit, middle-class Muslim East Indian family in Dar-es-Salam, Africa, in the 50’s, he is then moved to Maidenhead England at t...
2024-05-0638 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Interview with Bill Hemmig, Author of Americana StoriesKeepin It Real w/Caramel had an interesting conversation with Author Bill Hemmig. Bill was fun to speak with, and we had an amazing time. Bill Hemmig is the author of Americana: Stories and Brethren Hollow, both published by Read Furiously. His short stories appear in Read Furiously’s Life in the Garden State anthologies, The World Takes and Stay Salty, and in the Toho Publishing anthology, The Best Short Stories of Philadelphia, 2021. He has had stories published in the journals The Madison Review, Philadelphia Stories, and Children, Churches and Daddies (cc&d), and he is a three-time finalist in th...
2024-02-2315 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"It has been 2 years, and another great conversation with the Bestselling Author - JP McLeanIt has been 2 years since I spoke with JP McLean. She was very excited to speak with me, and I felt the same way..so the feelings were mutual. When Keepin It Real w/Caramel spoke JP McLean, it was a pleasure speaking with JP. We had a ball catching up. She is full of life, and by way, the conversation was very fun. JP (Jo-Anne) McLean is a bestselling author of urban fantasy and supernatural thrillers. She is a Global Book Award winner, a CIBA finalist, and has received honours from the Eric Hoffer Book Awards, the Wishing Shelf...
2023-11-2521 min
Gina Gardiner & FriendsGina Gardiner & Friends with Mickey MikkelsonGina Gardiner & Friends with Mickey Mikkelson
2023-11-2129 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Convo with K.T. Anglehart - Award-Winning Author is changing the way historical fiction is scribed!K.T. Anglehart and I conversation on Keepin It Real w/ Caramel was refreshing. I love speaking with entrepreneurs who can be themselves, and that is just what K.T. did.. She was herself. We could've talked for hours. I know we both enjoyed the conversation. Katrina Tortorici Anglehart is known as K.T. Anglehart is an award-winning author from Montreal, with a multilingual prowess in English, French, Italian, and “Spanglish”. A dedicated academic, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a graduate certificate in Scriptwriting, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Inspired by the wizarding worl...
2023-11-0523 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"A Second Amazing and Funny Conversation with Award-Winning Author-Jennifer Anne GordonI had a second great conversation on Keepin It Real w/Caramel Podcast "As We Say 100" with Jennifer Anne Gordon. Jennifer and I spoke back in 2021. It was great to catch up with her to see what she has going on. Jennifer is very funny and amazing to speak with, and by the end of our conversation, we both decided we will have a comedy tour sponsored by our publicist, Mickey Mikkelson. Now, all about Jennifer Anne Gordon - Jennifer is an award-winning author and popular host of the Vox Vomitus podcast. Her novel Beautiful Frightening and Silent won the...
2023-10-2828 min
SAM MagazineE96 - Mickey Mikkelson of Creative Edge PublicityE96 - Mickey Mikkelson is the founder of Creative Edge Publicity.In 2006, he began his work in the literary and bookseller industry as the Special Events Manager for Chapters/Indigo, Canada’s largest bookstore chain, in St. Albert, Alberta. Ten years later, he formed Creative Edge Publicity, an aggressive publicity firm that specializes in advocating for both the traditional and independent artist.Since founding Creative Edge, Mickey has signed some of the top talents in the literary industry, including multiple award-winning authors, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, and successful indie au...
2023-08-2154 min
southsidebroadcastingThe National Portrait Gallery, Mickey Mikkelson & The Actor`s ChurchA triple audio delight with Jessica Burtis & Alex Lewczuk in conversation with Creative Edge Canadian publicist Mickey Mikkelson preceded and followed by more midweek drive audio postcards from London with Cathy Manso, Richard Fitzwilliams Graeme Harper & Victoria Simmonds.
2023-07-2156 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Heart to heart convo w/Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes-Author/Speaker/Educational Consultant/EditorDr. Katherine Hayes and I had a deep conversation on the podcast. The conversation was refreshing, and it gave the opportunity to express ourselves. Dr. Katherine Hayes is an author, speaker, educational consultant, and editor. Dr. Katherine Hayes has had her hand in leadership for many years. She loves speaking to groups and delivering messages with quick wit and real-life stories. Katherine is a freelance writer/content editor, a content editor/writing coach for Iron Stream Media, and a sensitivity reader for Sensitivity Between the Lines. She is a review board member and contributor to Inkspirations (an online magazine for...
2023-07-1630 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Conversation with Author Lori Windows, a champion endurance rider who wrote the novel "Simiakia"I was very happy to have Lori Windows on the Keepin It Real w/ Caramel Podcast.
Lori Windows is a very interesting person to speak with. I really enjoyed our conversation. Actually, I had a wonderful conversation with Lori Windows. We spoke about riding horses, which I know, I will need Lori for help if I rode one of her horses. Lori Windows grew up enamored of the writings of Grey, Brand, Terhune, London, Burroughs, and Farley. Her father set her on a horse when she was two years old, and she has now ridden horses on six continents. In 1982...
2023-07-0327 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Conversation with Kalee Boisvert, the Author of MAKE MONEY YOUR THING!Interviewing with Kalee Boisvert was very inspiring and empowering. Kalee Boisvert told us all about finance, and I feel the world differently needs to know how to save money. Kalee's conversation was very informative to the audience and myself. When I spoke with Kalee and she is very passionate about helping people with their financial situation. Kalee Boisvert has been in the financial industry for over 15 years, but her love of money started very young. Growing up in a single parent household, she watched her mom struggle with finances and wished there was something she could do to help. Around...
2023-06-2826 min
Teatime with Miss LizReunion Teatime with Miss Liz Evening Show EditionJoining us tonight for the reunion were authors and more authors from Canada and the United States. Many other guests from around the globe were shared by Miss Liz due to Internet issues. Be sure to check out all of these incredible Authors and Mickey Mikkelson Creativity Edge Publicist. Jen Nash Doug Lawrence DC Gomez JP McLean J. Lynn Else Birgritte Tan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/misslizsteatimes/messageBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teatime-with-miss-liz--5511005/support.
2022-12-231h 21
Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingEmbracing Imagination with Diane Floyd BoehmMark interviews Diann Floyd Boehm, an award-winning author of children’s books who writes stories to inspire readers to be kind, like themselves, and Embrace Imagination! Prior to the main segment, Mark shares a personal update, recent comments and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During their conversation, Mark and Diann talk about: How Diane started off as a teacher - from 4 year olds all the way up to...
2022-11-1158 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingEmbracing Imagination with Diane Floyd BoehmMark interviews Diann Floyd Boehm, an award-winning author of children's books who writes stories to inspire readers to be kind, like themselves, and Embrace Imagination! Prior to the main segment, Mark shares a personal update, recent comments and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During their conversation, Mark and Diann talk about: How Diane started off as a teacher - from 4 year olds all the way up to 8...
2022-11-1158 min
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with JP McLean Supernatural Fiction AuthorTeatime with Miss Liz joining is the Epic Supernatural Fiction Author JP McLean coming to the table to share her books, writing, life, and her T-E-A with you all.
November 10th, 7 PM EST
LIVE SHOW ON MISS LIZ’S
YOUTUBE CHANNEL & MULTIPLE PODCAST STATIONS
JP (Jo-Anne) McLean is a bestselling author of urban fantasy and supernatural thrillers. She is a Global Book Award winner, a Chanticleer Paranormal Award for Supernatural Fiction, and Page Turner Award finalist, and has received honors from the Eric Hoffer Book Awards, the Wishing Shelf Book Awards, th...
2022-11-111h 00
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion with JP McLean Supernatural Fiction AuthorTeatime with Miss Liz joining is the Epic Supernatural Fiction Author JP McLean coming to the table to share her books, writing, life, and her T-E-A with you all.November 10th, 7 PM ESTLIVE SHOW ON MISS LIZ’SYOUTUBE CHANNEL & MULTIPLE PODCAST STATIONSJP (Jo-Anne) McLean is a bestselling author of urban fantasy and supernatural thrillers. She is a Global Book Award winner, a Chanticleer Paranormal Award for Supernatural Fiction, and Page Turner Award finalist, and has received honors from the Eric Hoffer Book Awards, the Wishing Shelf Book Awards, the NIEA Awards, and the Wh...
2022-11-111h 00Keepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Podcaster to Podcaster - Over the phone conversation with Author/Podcaster- S. A. SchneiderSpeaking with Stephen aka S.A Schneider over the phone was brilliant. It was like a long lost brother. Our conversation was very fun. We spoke about so many things. S.A. Schneider has a wolf, so of course he writes middle grade fantasy. Since S.A. Schneider's lego and action figure days, he’s crafted worlds and stories within those worlds. This pursuit S.A. Schneider to continue to write his books today. Now, he shows kids, and their parents, the joy of writing as a lifelong pursuit and how to turn it into a career. Its not only bo...
2022-09-2325 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Spoke w/Joel McKay - Author & Economic Development Professional - Former Journalist & P.R. ExecutiveJoel and I had a great conversation, it was a chance to get to know Joel McKay a little more. Once we started talking the conversation became very clear that we have the same mindset in many ways. I was excited to speak with Joel. Joel McKay is an economic development professional, author and former public relations executive and journalist. He is based in Prince George, B.C. where he is the CEO of Northern
Development, and sits on the boards of the University of Northern B.C. and Destination B.C.
Joel is passionate about British Columbia, especially its...
2022-09-0539 min
Write or Die ShowRead - Mickey Mikkelson - AutismMickey is a publicist and owner of Creative Edge. He works with amazing authors (like the host). As well he is the father of a talented child with autism.
https://www.creative-edge.services/
2022-08-2449 min
Author TalkAuthor Talk - Top ShelfJoin us as we talk with Mickey Mikkelson the co-owner of Top Shelf magazine.
#TopShelf #magazine #podcast #writers
2022-08-2244 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Keepin It Real had an over the phone conversation w/a prolific Canadian mystery Author-Diane BatorKeepin It Real had an interesting conversation with Diane Bator. Diane Bator is a prolific Canadian mystery writer, who's a mom of three kids, two cats and a step-dog as well as author of Wild Blue Mysteries, Gilda Wright Mysteries, Glitter Bay Mysteries, and the Audra
Clemmings Mysteries from Books We Love Ltd. with many more books and plays to come. Diane Bator has been a writer since she was able to hold a pencil and tell a story. Diane is an avid hiker, Reiki Master and martial artist, she loves to make a mess in the kitchen and putters...
2022-07-2721 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"A beautiful over the phone conversation with Multi-Published Author & Coordinator Kim LenglingThis was a great conversation. Kim and I had a deep conversation and I just love her heart. Her heart is very special. Kim is a multi-published author, writer, podcast host of Let Fear Bounce, and
TV show host of The Write Stuff, The Authors Voice with the Believe In Your
Dreams TV Network.
In addition, she is an active speaker sharing her story of being a female veteran living with PTSD and spreading a message of Hope. She regularly speaks for
local veteran and women's organizations in her hometown area and across numerous global organizations.
She has been writing...
2022-07-2428 min
Let Fear Bounce - Tossing out nuggets of hopePublicist Mickey Mikkelson talks about branding, hard work and amazing authors S2 EPS 27Mickey Mikkelson is the founder of Creative Edge Publicity.
He shares:
Publicists do not have a magic wand
How to be marketable
Leave the ego at the door
What's up next for Creative Edge Publicity
BIO
In 2006, he began his work in the literary and bookseller industry as the Special Events Manager for Chapters/Indigo, Canada’s largest bookstore chain, in St. Albert, Alberta. Ten years later, he formed Creative Edge Publicity, an aggressive publicity firm that specializes in advocating for both traditional and independent artists.
Since founding Creative Edge, Mickey has...
2022-07-0632 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Over the phone conversation w/ NY Times Bestselling Author Michael Hingson- Impossible is PossibleMichael Hingson is a great example of the impossible is always possible. Michael has been blind all of his life and he is doing remarkable things. Running With Roselle: How a Blind Boy and a Puppy Grew Up, Became Best Friends, and Together Survived
One of America's Darkest Days
A dedication like no other between a Man and his Dog as told by New York Times Bestseller, Michael Hingson-Michael Hingson wrote the runaway bestseller, Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero. Michael lives on the water in...
2022-07-0424 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Over the phone interview with EX- Rock Star and now Author - Paul BahouPaul was a fun interview. He loves having fun and saying dad jokes. He is a down to earth and a very genuine entrepreneur. Paul Bahou is the author of Sunset Distortion: The Pyramid at the End of the World. Paul holds a B.A. (Bachelor Associate) in
Political Science from Cal State University Long Beach with a minor in music. He began his career writing
grants while playing in his rock band, eventually moving out of music and into the sustainability sector. He lives
in Southern California with his wife Melissa, daughter Sophie and son Harrison. He writes fiction...
2022-06-2418 min
Teatime with Miss LizTeatime with Miss Liz T-E-A Open Discussion Jennifer Lieberman Actor Producer AuthorTeatime with Miss Liz joins me to share her T-E-A is Jennifer LiebermanActor/Writer/ProducerAward-Winning & Amazon #1 Best Selling AuthorJune 16th, 3 PM ESTAbout Jennifer: Her one word to describe herself is TenaciousJENNIFER LIEBERMAN is from Maple, Canada and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from York University in Toronto.She has appeared in over thirty stage productions in Toronto, New York City, Los Angeles, Europe and Australia; including her Award-Winning solo show Year of the Slut, which her novel Year of the What?was adapted from.In...
2022-06-161h 01Keepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Over the phone interview with Meg Hafdahl an Author of Horror & Suspense NovelsI spoke with Meg on April 25, 2022 and we had a very interesting conversation. She told me about her love for horror & suspense and why she loves writing horror & suspense novels. Meg always loved horror movies since she was a little girl. Meg and her co-host/best friend is writing together and they are doing such an amazing job. Sometimes its hard to find a person who you can connect with and make something magical happen. Congrats to you both!! Meg continue to tell Keepin It Real about all the things she loves to do when it comes to witchcraft and...
2022-05-1315 min
Sci-Fi Saturday NightTalkCast 522 – We’re Going To Talk To This Guy….
In tonight’s ‘Cast, we get a surprise guest and get to spend the time with Mickey Mikkelson, Owner and Operator of Creative Edge Publicity, a company that Sci Fi Saturday Night has forged at strategic alliance with over the past four years. We met Mickey when one of our friends/favorite authors mentioned us to him, he listened to us and the rest is muddied in history. Mickey has brought us a myriad of interesting guests over the years so we though is appropriate to bring out the man behind the curtain and talk to him for...
2022-05-0700 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Author Christine Milkovic Krauss interview with Keepin It Real..Christine was so fun to interview. We talked about her new children books and how much she loves her cat Teddy. Teddy is an inspiration to the family... just like my cat Khloe is an inspiration to my family. We had a great conversation and it was a natural conversation. It is wonderful when you can interview someone and the conversation just flow. OH! We laughed alot... more about Christine. Christine is a full-time essential services worker and mom of two primary school-aged children. Her kids enjoy choosing
books from the school library and she is always genuinely impressed with...
2022-04-0519 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Author, Zachary Hagen made a change in his life. Our 2nd interview and he tells Keepin It Real.This will be Zachary and I second interview and he was such a pleasure speaking with Zachary again. He has made a major change in his life and he told Keepin It Real. Zachary is a person with a lot of ambition and dedication to what he loves to do. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. NOW ALL ABOUT ZACHARY HAGEN is an Minnesota based author and editor. Writing has always been a
passion for him since he was little kid when he put together little books from scrap
paper. The earliest story he remembers writing was about a dragon who gave...
2022-03-0615 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Interview with Jesse Sternberg, Author of Enlightened Dog Training and A Master Dog TrainerI had a very interesting conversation with Jesse. He told me things that blow my mind. First of all, I asked him to tell me something that we didn't know and he said he believe in aliens..I guess we all have something we believe in. ABOUT JESSE STERNBERG: Jesse Sternberg is a mindfulness teacher, meditation instructor, and master dog trainer. The
founder of the Peaceful Alpha Project, he has been working with animals for more than 30
years. He lives in Toronto, Canada.
Jesse is a great author and his book "Enlightened Dog Training
" is
a soulful way of communicating...
2022-02-1200 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Conversation on the telephone with Award Winning & Bestselling Author JP McLeanYou have to listen to this interview...I can't explain but JP and I had the most amazing conversation. We had a great time. When I asked JP her fun fact, she told Keepin It Real that she and her husband just received their scuba diver license on their honeymoon. AWESOME.. I would love to scuba dive but I'm afraid of sharks. Therefore, JP has been writing fulltime for 12 years and she loves every moment. I think the best part is sitting in her pajamas and drinking coffee is a dream..lol JP has always loves fantasy and supernatural since...
2021-10-3018 min
The Writer's BlockJim Christina, Richard Paolinelli,Mickey MikkelsonThursday's show was quite interesting, Richard and I talked about publishing, what to expect, how to navigate publishers and etal. New writers should give a listen because we also talk about publicity and what a publicist can bring to you, talked about with publicist Mickey Mikkelson, owner and publicist with Creative Edge Publicity. This truly is a must listen for new or newer writers. Give a listen right here!
2021-10-2955 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Conversation with an Author & English Teacher - Zachary HagenZachary is a very down to earth person and when I asked him his fun fact, he told me that when he writes his dog cuddles with him. Awww, I think that is so cute and adorable. Zachary also told Keepin It Real that he has been writing for a long time, since he was a little kid. You have to listen to the dragon story... I asked Zachary why did he want to be a English teacher, he said because he enjoys language and he feels like he is putting together a puzzle. Zachary gave great advice to the...
2021-10-2214 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Conversation with Gary Wietgrefe, an serial entrepreneur - Author, Inventor, Husband and many more..Gary has the inspiration and motivation to be whomever he wants to be. I love speaking with Gary. His is very smart, intelligent and creative. Gary lives in South Dakota and he loves hiking and biking. When I asked Gary, why did he love writing so much, he gave me one word "SATISFACTION" and I love it..Gary has traveled the world by cycling and he has seen some dangerous animals along the way, grizzlies, deers, moose, wolves and many more. I will give Gary 20 thumbs up because it couldn't be me. Gary wrote a book called "Destination North Pole-5,000...
2021-10-1419 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Interview with the uplifting & beautiful soul Bestselling Author of Mystery - Stephanie LaVigneStephanie and I interview was so uplifting. We spoke about the passing of so many people that is important in both of our lives. We spoke about things that is going on in the world today. Stephanie is very passionate. Stephanie lives in South Florida in the Fort Lauderdale area and she loves it. She has done every water sport and job, she also use to do underwater photography. Stephanie always love to write but she didnt realize how much until she reached adulthood. She has several novels out and she is writing more novels for the world to enjoy...
2021-10-0828 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Interview the amazing Award Winning Publisher Shahid MahmudInterviewing Shahid was really fun. Shahid is a man with a lot of passion for publishing. He is a man who has been married for 30 years or more with 3 children. He decided he wanted to be happy in his mid-life crisis. Shahid quits his job in finance and decides that he wanted to do something that keeps him going and a career that would make him excited every day, books and publishing makes Shahid happy. SHOUT OUT TO HIS WIFE FOR SUPPORTING SHAHID DREAMS TO REALITY. Shahid company Arc Manor Publishing is now the Award Winning Small Press based in...
2021-10-0723 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Interview with the creative and outgoing Author Nicole FanningNicole has a very outgoing personality. Our interview was amazing. She has a great future ahead of her and I know she will be doing great things in the near future. Nicole is from Michigan and now she lives in Central Florida. When I asked Nicole about her fun fact she told Keepin It Real that she is a rescue mom of 3 dogs. I think that this is so awesome. Even though, they are not kids, animals needs love too. When Nicole was a child she use to write her own episodes for the old tv show A-Team. Her mother...
2021-10-0733 min
The Author Library NetworkMickey Mikkelson - Founder of Creative Edge PublicityMickey and I talk about what it means to be represented by a publicist, the benefits and the doors having representation can offer. Do you need a publicist? If your wondering about taking the leap, Mickey does a wonderful job explaining all about the in's and out's of his company, and what he does for his clients.
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2021-09-1231 min
Writers Showcase PodcastWriters Showcase Featuring Jennifer Liebermanmakeyourownbreak.wordpress.com/
www.jenniferliebermanactor.com/
Make Your Own Break was founded by Award-Winning Writer/Performer and Producer Jennifer Lieberman to help writers and performers realize their creative goals by providing the tools to learn how to produce independent productions with little to no resources.
After years of pounding the pavement and knocking on doors with no success of breaking into the entertainment industry, Jennifer decided to take matters into her own hands and created the solo-show Year of the Slut. This show proved to be her break and the play Year of...
2021-08-2642 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"The Creative & Fun Writer, Author, Actress, Producer, Vlogger & Standup Comic - Jennifer LiebermanThis is amazing I really believe that Jen is definitely my soul sister. When we have conversations, we never want to stop talking. Jen is a very creative person and she does the same things, I love doing. Our conversations are very genuine and fun. I have been on Jen's vlog "I Never Thought I Would" and it was great. Therefore, Jen wants to help people especially authors to come out of their shells. She wants authors to get out of their comfort zone and put themselves out in the world more. I totally agree...A LITTLE MORE ABOUT JEN...
2021-08-2635 minWriters Showcase PodcastWriters Showcase Pulp Literature Panel With Nola NashPulp Literature
pulpliterature.com/pulp-literature/
Jennifer Landels is the Managing Editor of Pulp Literature. She holds a BA in Mediaeval English Literature from UBC and may some day return to her doctorate in Arthurian Romance at University College London. She has been a freelance editor since 2003, and co-founded Pulp Literature Press in 2013. She is a frequent lecturer, blue penciller, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator at local writing events such as Write Vancouver, the Golden Ears Writers Lobby Nights, The Royal City Literary Arts Society, VCON, and the Creative Ink Festival. She has travelled to France...
2021-08-1325 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"One on One conversation with Rachael Tamayo, Author and Former 911 Emergency OperatorRachael is a great person. Her fun fact is that she sings karaoke. She may not be good at it but she has fun do it. In the beginning of our conversation she was hard to break and finally I made her laugh..and I mean alot. She explained that she is a former 911 emergency operate and it's hard sometimes.She spoke about how much she loves writing and she can't life without writing. She told Keepin It Real that she was published when she was 38 and she never looked back. She has a couple of projects in the near...
2021-08-0720 minWriters Showcase PodcastWriters Showcase - Marilyn KrieteAbout the Author
After a colorful life spanning four continents and 16 cities, earning her keep as cook, chambermaid, waitress, fisherwoman, missionary, speaker/teacher, tutor, and academic writing editor, MARILYN KRIETE now lives in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, with her charitable husband Henry and three demanding cats.
Her poetry and nonfiction have appeared in The Lyric, Storyteller, The Eastern Iowa Review, The English Bay Review, and Brevity Blog.
PARADISE ROAD is her debut memoir and was selected as the International Pulpwood Queens and Timber Guys Book Club’s International Book of the Month for Ma...
2021-08-0627 minWriters Showcase PodcastBestselling author Anne Charles, interviewed by author Jennifer Anne Gordonhttp://anncharles.com/
Ann Charles is a USA Today Best-Selling author who writes award-winning mysteries that are splashed with humor, romance, and whatever else sounds fun.
Ann has a B.A. in English with an emphasis on creative writing from the University of Washington. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and Western Writers of America. She is currently toiling away on her next book, wishing she was on a Mexican beach with an ice-cold Corona in one hand and a book in the other. When she is...
2021-07-2632 minWriters Showcase PodcastAuthors on the Air Global Radio Network Writers Showcase - Urban fantasy and horror writer Ace Antonio Hall, interviewed by author Nola NashAce Antonio Hall (born July 4th, 1966) is an American urban fantasy and horror writer. His novel Oware Mosaic won the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Young Adult fiction.
Among his many short stories that were published in anthologies and print magazines, Hall’s short story, “Raising Mary: Frankenstein”, was nominated for 2016 horror story of the year for the 19th Annual Editors and Preditors Readers Poll. Additionally, three of his short stories were on the Horror Writers Association Reading list for the 2017 Bram Stoker Awards.
A former Director of Education for NYC schools and the Sy...
2021-07-2338 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Conversation with Bestselling Author and Owner of Silver Dawn Publishing - Anna J. WalnerAnna and I had a great conversation. Anna is from Houston, Texas and Anna wasn't afraid to tell me her fun fact. She told me that she was adopted and she lived on a cattle ranch in East Texas. Yes! she was a country gal (as they say) now she lives in the city and she loves it. We spoke about her likes about vampires and wolves. I asked Anna what does writing mean to her which she told me that writing gives her an experience to a new world with her characters. Everything Anna does is for her daughter...
2021-07-1320 min
Writers of the Future Podcast132. Mickey Mikkelson on the value of a publicistMany questions over the years on the need to promote oneself have been addressed. But I’ve never addressed the role of an actual publicist. In this show of the Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast, meet Mickey Mikkelson from Creative Edge Publicity and we will discuss how having a “brand” works, when does it become important for an author or artist, and what is the role of a publicist to boost your career?
2021-07-1057 minWriters Showcase PodcastAuthor Mark Leslie interviewed by author Jennifer Anne GordonMark’s first short story appeared in print in 1992, the same year he started working in the book industry.
He has published more than twenty-five books under the name Mark Leslie that include thrillers and fiction (Evasion, A Canadian Werewolf in New York, One Hand Screaming), paranormal non-fiction (Haunted Hospitals, Spooky Sudbury, Tomes of Terror) and anthologies (Campus Chills, Tesseracts Sixteen, Obsessions). Under his full name he writes books to help authors navigate publishing. And they include The 7 P’s of Publishing Success and An Author’s Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores.
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2021-07-1037 minWriters Showcase PodcastWriters Showcase - Media Panel Special with host/author Nola NashFeaturing:
Christina Castaneda, host of the Savvy Creative Podcast
www.savvy-creative.com/
Anna Walner, host of the Author Library Podcast
annajwalner.com/
Matthew Harms, host of the Pen For Hire Podcast
penforhirenyc.com/
Brook Wright, host of the She Blurbs radio show
sheblurbs.wixsite.com/sheblurbs/she-blurbs-podcast
Jim Jackson, host of Radio Creative
podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/radi…ISwpQYiZit37YJE
Hosts:
Christie Stratos christiestratos.com
Jennifer Anne Gordon www.JenniferAnneGordon.com
Heather Go...
2021-07-081h 08Writers Showcase PodcastCritically acclaimed author Miles Cameron, interviewed by author Nola Nashhttps://christiancameronauthor.com
Miles Cameron is a full-time writer who lives in Canada with his family. He also writes historical fiction under the name Christian Cameron. His works include both the critically acclaimed Chivalry and Tyrant series. Artifact Space is his newest novel.
Host: author Nola Nash https://nolanash.com
Thanks to Pam Stack - Executive Producer - Authors on the Air Global Radio Network www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsontheair
Thanks to Roman Sirotin - Video/Audio Producer / Media Coordinator - Authors on the Air Global Radio Network www.romansirotin.com
2021-07-061h 26Writers Showcase PodcastMarie Powell interviewed by H. M. GoodenAbout the Author
Marie Powell’s adventures in castle-hopping across North Wales resulted in her award-winning historical fantasy series, Last of the Gifted, which won the 2020 Moonbeam Bronze medal for Best YA Fiction.
Marie is the author of more than 40 children’s books, along with award-winning short stories and poetry. She holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from UBC, among other degrees.
Marie is also an experienced speaker/panelist, and presents her specialty "Castles of Wales" talk to audiences ranging from Regina’s St. David's Day banquet to middle-grade classr...
2021-07-0234 minWriters Showcase PodcastMarc Watson interviewed by H. M. GoodenABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Marc Watson is an author of genre fiction of all lengths and styles. He began writing at the age of 15 and continues to be a part-time writing student at Athabasca University. He has been published on flash fiction site www.101words.org (find his stories here) as well as comedy site www.thecorrectness.com.
Marc Watson is also a Calgarian, husband, and proud father of two. He is an avid outdoors-man, martial artist, baseball player, and lover of all Mexican foods.
He can be found at online www.marcwatson.ca...
2021-07-0138 minWriters Showcase PodcastWriters Showcase - Edward M. Lerner interviewed by H. M. GoodenABOUT EDWARD:
“Irresistibly compelling. Edward M. Lerner has given us the ultimate archeological mystery.” —Jack
McDevitt, Nebula Award-winning author of The Academy Series
Edward is a physicist and computer scientist (among other
things). After thirty years in industry, working at every level
from individual technical contributor to senior vice
president, he now writes full-time. Mostly he writes science
fiction and techno-thrillers, now and again throwing in a
straight science or technology article.
More information about Edward can be found at: Edward M. Ler...
2021-07-0133 minWriters Showcase PodcastWriters Showcase - Author Terry Shepherd, Interviewed by Author Jennifer Anne Gordonhttps://terryshepherd.com/
Terry Shepherd grew up in Michigan and began writing fiction in high school. After a long career in the corporate world, he took up the craft full time in 2018. He writes detective fiction for both adults and kids from his home on the Atlantic Ocean in Jacksonville, Florida.
For over 4 decades, Terry's voice has been heard on radio, television and film. He's also the host of the popular Authors on the Air Podcast. As a narrator, he breathes life into the characters in each story, adding a whole new dimension of performance...
2021-06-2048 minWriters Showcase PodcastAward-winning authors of Lucid House PublishingGregory Erich Phillips lives in Seattle, Washington where he is also an accomplished dancer and musician. His third novel, A Season in Lights, won the Somerset grand prize at the Chanticleer International Book Awards.
gregoryerichphillips.com/
Marilyn Kriete lives in Kelowna BC, Canada, and is the author of the Indie Excellence Award winning memoir Paradise Road. Her poetry and nonfiction have appeared in The Lyric, Storyteller, The Eastern Iowa Review, The English Bay Review, and Brevity Blog.
marilynkriete.com/
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2021-06-1350 minWriters Showcase PodcastAuthor Kristine Raymond, interviewed by author Jennifer Anne Gordonwww.kristineraymond.com
It wasn't until later in life that Kristine Raymond figured out what she wanted to be when she grew up, an epiphany that occurred in 2013 when she sat down and began writing her first novel. Sixteen books in multiple genres later, she's added the title of podcasting host to her resume, thus assuring that she will never be idle.
When a spare moment does present itself, she fills it by navigating the publishing and promotional side of the business. When not doing that, she spends time with her husband and furbabies (not...
2021-06-1244 minWriters Showcase PodcastRich Daviscultofdracula.com/
From the nightmares of Rich Davis comes a unique re-imagining of perhaps the most famous tale of gothic horror ever written. Davis weaves vampire mythologies & occult traditions from around the world into the tragic tapestry of a fallen bloodline. It's Witchy! It's Wyrd! It's Helter Skelter within a hippie cult dedicated to an ancient blood goddess! You may know Bram Stoker's horror classic by heart, but you have no idea where Cult of Dracula will take you!
Host: author Jennifer Anne Gordon
www.jenniferannegordon.com
Thanks to Pam Stack...
2021-05-2241 minWriters Showcase PodcastDr. Bruce Olav SolheimBruce Olav Solheim was born on September 3, 1958, in Seattle, Washington, to hard-working Norwegian immigrant parents, Asbjørn and Olaug Solheim. Bruce was the first person in his family to go to college. He served for six years in the US Army as a jail guard and later as a helicopter pilot. He earned his PhD in history from Bowling Green State University in 1993.
Bruce is currently a distinguished professor of history at Citrus College in Glendora, California. He also served as a Fulbright professor in 2003 at the University of Tromsø in northern Norway. He teach...
2021-05-1548 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"FULL OF LIFE- Author/Kristine RaymondKristine is full of energy. I love her positive energy. She didn't realize that writing would be her passion. Kristine loves writing so much that she can't stop thinking about it. I asked Kristine about a fun fact about her and she told me she loves chickens. She almost have a chicken farm. This interview is full of fun and life. ALL ABOUT KRISTINE: It wasn’t until later in life that Kristine Raymond figured out
what she wanted to be when she grew up, an epiphany that
occurred in 2013 when she sat down and began writing her first novel. Ov...
2021-05-1525 minWriters Showcase PodcastV. S. Holmesvsholmes.com
V. S. Holmes is an international bestselling author. They created the BLOOD OF TITANS series and the NEL BENTLY BOOKS. Smoke and Rain, the first book in their fantasy quartet, won New Apple Literary's Excellence in Independent Publishing Award in 2015 and a Literary Titan Gold in 2020. Travelers is also included in the Peregrine Moon Lander mission as part of the Writers on the Moon Time Capsule. In addition, they have published short fiction in several anthologies.
As a disabled and non-binary human, they work as an advocate and educator for representation in SFF...
2021-04-1739 minWriters Showcase PodcastWriters Showcase- Shane Wilson interviewed by H. M. GoodenShane Wilson is a storyteller born in Alabama and raised in Georgia; a child of the southeastern United States where he feels simultaneously at-home and out-of-place. He graduated from Valdosta State University in south Georgia with a Masters in English and taught college English in Georgia for four years before moving to North Carolina in 2013.
Shane plays guitar and writes songs with his two-man-band, Sequoia Rising. He writes songs as he writes stories--with an emphasis on the magic of human experience.
Shane's novels are A Year Since the Rain (Snow Leopard Publishing, 2016) and The S...
2021-04-0246 minWriters Showcase Podcast{Explicit Language} Writers Showcase - S.A Cosby & Eryk Pruitt interviewed by Jennifer Anne GordonHS.A. Cosby is an Anthony Award-winning writer from Southeastern Virginia. He is the bestselling author of Blacktop Wasteland, Amazon's #1 Mystery and Thriller of the Year and #3 Best Book of 2020 overall, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, and a Goodreads Choice Awards Semifinalist. He is also the author of the upcoming Razorblade Tears. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and magazines, and his story "Slant-Six" was selected as a Distinguished Story in Best American Mystery Stories for 2016. His short story "The Grass Beneath My Feet" won...
2021-03-2037 minWriters Showcase PodcastWriters Showcase- Melissa Bobe interviewed by H. M. Goodenhttp://www.abookbumble.com
Melissa Bobe is a fiction writer living in New York. After a decade of teaching college English, during which she earned a PhD in literature along with a few other degrees, Melissa now works as a youth librarian.
She's the founder and organizer of The Writing Hive, a Municipal Liaison for the New York City region of National Novel Writing Month, and a cohost for Word Magic Chat on Twitter. Melissa and her fiancé have four rescue cats who, despite their humans' best efforts, have little reverence for the many wonderful b...
2021-03-0735 minWriters Showcase PodcastLiese O'Halloran Schwarz interviewed by Jennifer Anne Gordonhttps://www.lieseschwarz.com
Liese O'Halloran Schwarz grew up in Washington, DC after an early childhood overseas. She attended Harvard University, and then medical school at University of Virginia. While in medical school, she won the Henfield/Transatlantic Review Prize for her short fiction, and also published her first novel, Near Canaan.
She specialized in emergency medicine, eventually returned to writing, and published her second novel, The Possible World , in June 2018. Her third novel, What Could Be Saved, published in January 2021.
She currently lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is at work...
2021-02-2347 minWriters Showcase PodcastPaul Tremblay interviewed by Jennifer Anne Gordonwww.paultremblay.net
Paul Tremblay has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Massachusetts Book awards and is the author of The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, A Head Full of Ghosts, the crime novels The Little Sleep and No Sleep Till Wonderland, and the short story collection, Growing Things and Other Stories.
He is currently a member of the board of directors of the Shirley Jackson Awards, and his essays and short fiction have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Entertainment Weekly online, and numerous year’s-best anth...
2021-02-1628 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingNurturing Opportunity with Nadine WilliamsIn this episode Mark interviews Nadine Williams, a storyteller, a writer, a poet, keynote speaker and entrepreneur. Prior to the interview Mark shares some recent personal comments, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor.You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their conversation, Mark and Nadine talk about: How being a writer, speaker, and poet was something that Nadine stumbled upon after life threw her some curve balls The way that writing became...
2021-02-0556 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingNurturing Opportunity with Nadine WilliamsIn this episode Mark interviews Nadine Williams, a storyteller, a writer, a poet, keynote speaker and entrepreneur. Prior to the interview Mark shares some recent personal comments, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor.You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their conversation, Mark and Nadine talk about: How being a writer, speaker, and poet was something that Nadine stumbled upon after life threw her some curve balls The way that writing became...
2021-02-0556 minKeepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Interview with Folk Singer & Songwriter/Well Known/ICON Melanie SafkaMelanie is a ICON and she is so fabulous. She has been in the music industry for a long time. She definitely knows the entertainment world. Melanie landed in the New York City music and radio scene in the late 1960’s. Her first single,
Beautiful People immediately became a turntable hit. Her first tour began with an impressive
40-day run of shows at Paris’world-famous L’Olympia Theater at the invitation of Bruno
Coquatrix. In the years to come, she would entertain millions: at an Aquarian Exposition (the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival), at Carnegie Hall, the Isle of Wight and Glastonbury music...
2021-01-2529 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingReflections on The Creative Penn Podcast Episode 517This is a special "Reflections on Other Podcasts" style episode. Mark reflects on Episode 517 of The Creative Penn Podcast, where Joanna Penn interviews Holly Worton. The description from that episode, which is highly recommended that you listen to is this: How can you prevent self-doubt and fear from blocking your creative expression? What if you've built an audience for your books, but then you want to change direction? Joanna Penn discusses these issues and more with Holly Worton in Episode 517 (November 23, 2020) of The Creative Penn Podcast. Holly Worton is the author...
2020-11-2750 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingReflections on The Creative Penn Podcast Episode 517This is a special "Reflections on Other Podcasts" style episode. Mark reflects on Episode 517 of The Creative Penn Podcast, where Joanna Penn interviews Holly Worton. The description from that episode, which is highly recommended that you listen to is this: How can you prevent self-doubt and fear from blocking your creative expression? What if you've built an audience for your books, but then you want to change direction? Joanna Penn discusses these issues and more with Holly Worton in Episode 517 (November 23, 2020) of The Creative Penn Podcast. Holly Worton is the author...
2020-11-2750 min