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  • Ep 130 Writing Works Wonders: Leona Godin Author interview

    Ep 130 Writing Works Wonders: Leona Godin Author interview
    Nov 10 2024
    Show Notes episode 130. Leona Godin Author interview ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** We hope you enjoy this episode as we visit with author and activist , Leona Godin. She is the author of the popular book on BARD, ‘‘There plant eyes: A personal and cultural history of blindness.“. We know this will be a most exciting opportunity to interview Leona Godin, and discuss her work and perspective as a person living with blindness for many years. Topics will include not only her writing, but also her perspective on our ocular centric society, innovation, and advocacy. About Leona Godin Dr. M. Leona Godin is the author of There Plant Eyes: A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness(Pantheon Books, 2021), which The New Yorker called a “thought-provoking mixture of criticism, memoir, and advocacy.” Leona Godin writes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and has been published in many different venues. Several of her recent publications have focused on advocacy for people who are blind. Leona Godin has a most interesting project underway as the founder of Aromatica Poetica, an arts and culture laboratory for the advancement of smell and taste. And she creates scented/tactile performance journeys. Please visit her website at https://drmlgodin.com Writing Opportunities Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!!All details available at our Contact Us Portal Contact Information: Website www.WritingWorksWonders.comMain Book Webpage https://writingworkswonders.com/book/Podcast email info@WritingWorksWonders.comSign up for free writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Click to sign-up for our Email ListSupport this podcast through our Tip Jar or Patreon. Please Follow Us- We want to be social ;) Facebook @WritingWorksWondersTwitter @WritingWksPod Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/ Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017 Streaming and Rebroadcasts We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community, streamed live on ACB MEDIA Channel 5, and rebroadcasted on 986TheMix.com Internet radio station and ACB Media. Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/ Support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/writing-works-wonders Find out more at https://writing-works-wonders.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.
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    52 mins
  • EP 129 Writing Works Wonders Sheldon Siegel Author interview

    EP 129 Writing Works Wonders Sheldon Siegel Author interview
    Oct 6 2024
    Show Notes episode 129 Sheldon Siegel Author interview ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Join Cheryl and Kathy when they welcome SHELDON SIEGAL. Hot topics include in-depth conversation about the writing process, hotspots, or plot, twist, character, development, and transition to independent publishing on the Kindle platform. listen in as the best selling author provides key insights. Sheldon Siegel is the New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author of the Mike Daley/Rosie Fernandez series of critically acclaimed courtroom dramas featuring San Francisco criminal defense attorneys Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez. He is also the author of the thriller The Terrorist Next Door, which features Chicago homicide detectives David Gold and A.C. Battle. His books have been translated into a dozen languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. He has been an attorney for more than thirty-five years,, specializing in corporate and securities law with the San Francisco office of the international law firm of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP. Sheldon began writing his first novel, SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, on a laptop computer during his daily commute on the ferry from Marin County to San Francisco. Sheldon is a San Francisco Library Laureate, a former president of the Northern California chapter and a member of the national board of directors of the Mystery Writers of America, and an active member of the International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. His work has been displayed at the Bancroft Library at UC-Berkeley, and he has been recognized as a distinguished alumnus of the University of Illinois and a Northern California Super Lawyer. Sheldon lives in Marin County with his wife, Linda, and a tabby cat named Betty who sleeps on the desk next to his computer all day. Contact Sheldon: https://www.SheldonSiegal.com Writing Opportunities Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!!All details available at our Contact Us Portal Contact Information: Website www.WritingWorksWonders.comMain Book Webpage https://writingworkswonders.com/book/Podcast email info@WritingWorksWonders.comSign up for free writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Click to sign-up for our Email ListSupport this podcast through our Tip Jar or Patreon. Please Follow Us- We want to be social ;) Facebook @WritingWorksWondersTwitter @WritingWksPod Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/ Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017 Streaming and Rebroadcasts We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community, streamed live on ACB MEDIA Channel 5, and rebroadcasted on 986TheMix.com Internet radio station and ACB Media. Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/ Support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/writing-works-wonders Find out more at https://writing-works-wonders.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.
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    53 mins
  • Ep 128 Writing Works Wonders: Alyson Richman interview

    Ep 128 Writing Works Wonders: Alyson Richman interview
    Sep 1 2024
    Show Notes episode 128. Alyson Richman Author interview ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Be ready to learn something new as you enjoy this exhilarating interview with USA Today number one best selling author Alyson Richman! She’s written several compelling historical fiction novels. you might know her because of her well-known novel The Lost Wife, which is being developed into a major movie. Or you might know her for one of her other nine novels. fiction market. This exciting interview as explores not only her books, but also her writing craft. , inspiration, challenges and development ! We also game the inside story on her newest release in FALL 2024, TheTtimekeepers. https://www.alysonrichman.com/the-time-keepers . Don’t miss this opportunity to be encouraged by this accomplished Award-winning author on your favorite Writing zoom call/podcast, Writing Works Wonders. About Alyson Richman Alyson Richman is the USA Today bestselling and #1 international bestselling author of several historical novels including The Velvet Hours, The Garden of Letters, and The Lost Wife, which is currently in development for a major motion picture. Alyson graduated from Wellesley College with a degree in art history and Japanese studies. She herself is an accomplished painter and her novels combine her deep love of art, historical research, and travel. Alyson's novels have been published in twenty-five languages and have reached the bestseller lists both in the United States and abroad. She lives on Long Island with her husband and two children, where she is currently at work on her next novel. for more details visit her website https://www.alysonrichman.com Writing Opportunities Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!!All details available at our Contact Us Portal Contact Information: Website www.WritingWorksWonders.comMain Book Webpage https://writingworkswonders.com/book/Podcast email info@WritingWorksWonders.comSign up for free writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Click to sign-up for our Email ListSupport this podcast through our Tip Jar or Patreon. Please Follow Us- We want to be social ;) Facebook @WritingWorksWondersTwitter @WritingWksPod Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/ Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017 Streaming and Rebroadcasts We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community, streamed live on ACB MEDIA Channel 5, and rebroadcasted on 986TheMix.com Internet radio station and ACB Media. Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/ Support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/writing-works-wonders Find out more at https://writing-works-wonders.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.
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    56 mins
  • Ep 127 Writing Works Wonders: Philip Margolin, Best-selling author interview

    Ep 127 Writing Works Wonders: Philip Margolin, Best-selling author interview
    Aug 4 2024
    Show Notes episode 127 Philip Margolin, best selling author interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King We are so excited to share this episode with you. We had the honor of interviewing award-winning, legal thriller author, Philip Margolin!! This is an information packed episode as Philip discusses his writing career and strategies. certainly not something that you want to miss. Both readers and writers alike will find much to enjoy. Phil answers a host of questions from Cheryl, Kathy, and our ZOOM participants with humor, insight and thoughtfulness. What a fabulous gem of an episode this is because of our talented and kind guest author . Philip Margolin is known for his legal thrillers that have spent many years on the best selling and award winning lists. He was trained as a lawyer and had a very active legal practice before turning his hand successfully to writing fiction. We know you will thoroughly enjoy this newest installment of Writing Works Wonders. About Philip Margolin Philip Margolin earned a bachelors degree in government, and then served several years in the Peace Corps before attending and completing law school. After that, he had a vibrant law practice in. Oregon. Since 1996, he has been writing full-time. All of his full length novels have been best sellers. Philip writes in the genre of legal thrillers. His academic and practical experience in the legal field are evident in his fictional writing. His master full plot twists and compelling characters are evident in all of his work. You may find a list of his books, awards, and volunteer service to the community on his website. For more information visit . https://phillipmargolin.com/ His books are available on NLS BARD as well as wherever books are sold. Writing Opportunities Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!!All details available at our Contact Us Portal Contact Information: Website www.WritingWorksWonders.comMain Book Webpage https://writingworkswonders.com/book/Podcast email info@WritingWorksWonders.comSign up for free writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Click to sign-up for our Email ListSupport this podcast through our Tip Jar or Patreon. Please Follow Us- We want to be social ;) Facebook @WritingWorksWondersTwitter @WritingWksPod Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/ Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017 Streaming and Rebroadcasts We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community, streamed live on ACB MEDIA Channel 5, and rebroadcasted on 986TheMix.com Internet radio station and ACB Media. Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/ Support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/writing-works-wonders Find out more at https://writing-works-wonders.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.
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    52 mins
  • Ep 126 Writing Works Wonders: Round robin storytelling extravaganza

    Ep 126 Writing Works Wonders: Round robin storytelling extravaganza
    Jul 3 2024
    Show Notes episode 126 Round robin storytelling extravaganza Summer 2024

    Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King

    It’s back! A Writing Works Wonders round robin storytelling event :-) Yu don’t want to miss the fun and creativity packed into this episode! Everything from aliens to talking dogs, and so much more. We start off the story, each person continues the story in succession. We never know where we will end up! Tremendous activity to stir up the creativityi muscles :-)

    If you’re looking for something to make you smile or to boost your imagination, listen to this episode 126 of Writing Works Wonders. Our participants make this a fabulous listening event every time.

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    Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/

    Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017

    Streaming and Rebroadcasts We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community, streamed live on ACB MEDIA Channel 5, and rebroadcasted on 986TheMix.com Internet radio station and ACB Media.

    Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/

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    Find out more at https://writing-works-wonders.pinecast.co

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.
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    45 mins
  • Ep 125 Writing Works Wonders: dr. Joel Snyder - Author & Audio description interview

    Ep 125 Writing Works Wonders: dr. Joel Snyder - Author & Audio description interview
    Jun 4 2024
    Show Notes episode 125 Dr. Joel Snyder interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Audio description is the topic ! We have the founder of the audio description project, Dr Joel Snyder , joining us for a lively and informative interview. Dr Snyder is the author of The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description. In addition to his other achievements, he has trained people in audio description n in over 40 states. in this fun, and informative episode, we answer such question as what is audio description? How far has it reached across different media? How do we access audio description? Why is audio description important? Who benefits from audio description? And how is Writing interwoven into the industry and meaning of description? About Joel Snyder, Ph.D One of the first audio describers, Joel Snyder, Ph.D. is a true pioneer in the audio description field. He began describing theater events and media in 1981. A member of the Actors’ Equity Association, the American Federation of TV and Radio Artists, and the Screen Actors Guild, and a 20-year veteran of work as an arts specialist for the National Endowment for the Arts, he is perhaps best known internationally as one of the first “audio describers” at the world’s first audio description service (c. 1981). His contribution and impact to the field of audio description is vast and unparalleled. He is currently President, Audio Description Associates, LLC as well as the Founder/Senior Consultant, Audio Description Project, American Council of the Blind. A few of his recognitions include Author of The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the History and Applications of Audio Description Fulbright Scholar 2019 – For teaching in Audio Description in Athens, Greece with workshops in Malta and Ukraine Winner of the 2015 American Foundation for the Blind Access Award Winner of the 2014 Career Achievement Award in Audio Description of the American Council of the Blind Winner of the 2014 Vernon Henley Media Award for promoting and furthering the availability of audio description. Writing Opportunities Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!!All details available at our Contact Us Portal Contact Information: Website www.WritingWorksWonders.comMain Book Webpage https://writingworkswonders.com/book/Podcast email info@WritingWorksWonders.comSign up for free writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Click to sign-up for our Email ListSupport this podcast through our Tip Jar or Patreon. Please Follow Us- We want to be social ;) Facebook @WritingWorksWondersTwitter @WritingWksPod Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/ Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017 L Streaming and Rebroadcasts We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community, streamed live on ACB MEDIA Channel 5, and rebroadcasted on 986TheMix.com Internet radio station and ACB Media. Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/ Find out more at https://writing-works-wonders.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.
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    59 mins
  • Ep 124 Writing Works Wonders: Laurie Alice Eakes Author interview

    Ep 124 Writing Works Wonders: Laurie Alice Eakes Author interview
    May 4 2024
    Show Notes episode 124 Laurie Alice Eakes Author interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Navigating obstacles, evolving careers, writing process, and more: we know you will enjoy this exciting episode as Laurie Alice Eakes discusses the development of her successful career from a Christian romance fiction author into a young adult mystery author. As an award-winning fiction, author of many volumes, Alice has abundant experience and insight which she generously shares with our listeners. Tune in to this inspirational and informative episode. About Laurie Alice Eakes Although the name under which she publishes is Laurie Alice Eakes, she prefers to answer to simply Alice. Many years ago, she chose to publish under her full name because a publicist told her it was a good name. She always liked it, and now, after over 30 books have been published, the time has come for that version of the author to retire. Nearly all of Alice'sbooks are still in print,--seven are on audible The library of Congress bard system has recorded three books and put another one into braille. In addition, Alice has written a short story in an anthology called artificial divide which is also available at Audible and BARD. She has written numerous articles that have been widely published including in the Huffington post. Alice loves to come up with new plots, new characters, and new settings. Now she's ready to write in a new genre. When she isn't scheming in her brain or on virtual paper, ,She likes to watch movies, listen to music, attend live concerts and theater. She loves being in nature, especially if it involves being near or on water. She lives just north of Chicago and just west of Lake Michigan with her husband, her guide dog, Two cats, and another dog. Writing Opportunities Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!!All details available at our Contact Us Portal Contact Information: Website www.WritingWorksWonders.comMain Book Webpage https://writingworkswonders.com/book/Podcast email info@WritingWorksWonders.comSign up for free writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Click to sign-up for our Email ListSupport this podcast through our Tip Jar or Patreon. Please Follow Us- We want to be social ;) Facebook @WritingWorksWondersTwitter @WritingWksPod Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/ Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017 Streaming and Rebroadcasts We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community, streamed live on ACB MEDIA Channel 5, and rebroadcasted on 986TheMix.com Internet radio station and ACB Media. Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/ Find out more at https://writing-works-wonders.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.
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    44 mins
  • Ep 123 Writing Works Wonders. Travel author interview, Kristen Combs

    Ep 123 Writing Works Wonders. Travel author interview, Kristen Combs
    Apr 7 2024
    Show Notes episode 123 Travel author interview, Kristen Combs

    Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King

    Join Cheryl and Kathy for this very special episode of Writing Works Wonders: as we interview a Travel Writer., Copywriter, and communications Director. We discuss travel writing, social media, marketing, and much much more.

    Author Kristen Combs discussesalternative writing careers and ideas for publishing. Terrific questions and answers. Buy her book , 100 things to do in Knoxville before you die, online at amazon.com or at your local retail bookstore.

    Follow Kristen Combs on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/100thingsknoxville/ Visit her website https://www.sawthisdidthat.com/ Also visit the website visitknoxville.com.

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    • Website www.WritingWorksWonders.com
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    • Sign up for free writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Click to sign-up for our Email List
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    Please Follow Us- We want to be social ;)

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    Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/

    Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017

    Streaming and Rebroadcasts We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community, streamed live on ACB MEDIA Channel 5, and rebroadcasted on 986TheMix.com Internet radio station and ACB Media.

    Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/

    Find out more at https://writing-works-wonders.pinecast.co

    Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code writing for 40% off for 4 months, and support Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond Barriers.
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    50 mins