Topic: ChapBooks Panel Part Two
Guests Ann Chiappette and Abbie Johnson Taylor
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
This portion of the Chapbooks focuses on publishing opportunities. From strategies and options to challenges, Annie Chiappetta and Abbie Johnson Taylor join Kathy and Cheryl to discuss how ChapBooksoffer insight on many aspects of publishing, designing and printing chapbooks. Remember from Part One, these can be short stories, essays, poems and more! This is a fast-paced episode which moves quickly! Don’t miss this discussion of innovative ideas for emerging and experienced authors! Gain insights and answers on marketing, pilot-testing, and/or distributing your work inexpensively! From a stepping stone strategy, to a ‘Calling card”, experimental publication, serial or thematic editions of poems, short stories, essays and more. We cover the landscape of chapbooks- e-books, blogs, hard copy… you’ll just have to listen.
Part Two – (Episode 15)
Publishing posibilities
Accessible options for publishing
Accessible/large print options
More printing strategies and options
Considerations for submitting to contests
[PRIOR EPISODE. Part One- (Episode 14). ]
What are the benefits for authors and readers?
A festival of Chapbooks?
How could authors use them?
what can be published in Chapbooks?
How do you publish them?
Where did they origimate?
Our Featured ChapBook Authors
**Abbie Johnson Taylor ** Email: abbietaylor945@gmail.com Abbie Johnson Taylor is the author of two novels, two poetry collections, and a memoir. Her work has appeared in Magnets and Ladders, The Weekly Avocet, and other publications. She is visually impaired and lives in Sheridan, Wyoming. Please visit her website at: www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com
Ann Chiappetta M.S. author and poet. Email: Anniecms64@gmail.com Facebook: Anniedungarees Ann’s poems, creative nonfiction, essays and fiction regularly appear in journals, online magazines, blogs and small press reviews. Ann’s poetry has found a place in the pages of Breath and Shadow’s 2016 debut anthology, Dozen: The Best of Breath and how Shadow. Four books fill Ann’s authorly shelves and a fifth book is on its way in 2021. One overarching goal for Ann is to offer her books in all eBook, print and audio and file formats. Besides reading and writing, Ann spends time with her two- and four-footed family in New York’s historic and beautiful lower Hudson valley and continues to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with her assistive technology. Find her on the web: http://www.annchiappetta.com and read her blog: www.thought-wheel.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
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.
Topic: Chapbooks Panel Part One
Guests Ann Chiappette and Abbie Johnson Taylor
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
What arre Chapbooks? Why consider them, and if not, what might you be missing? Don’t miss this quick, fast-paced episode on innovative strategies for emerging and experienced authors! Gain insights and answers on marketing, pilot-testing, and/or distributing your work inexpensively! Ann Chiappetta and Abbie Johnson Taylor join Kathy and Cheryl to discuss how Chapbooks have beeb used for so many purposes. From a stepping stone strategy, to a ‘Calling card”, experimental publication, serial or thematic editions of poems, short stories, essays and more. We cover the landscape of chapbooks- e-books, blogs, hard copy… you’ll just have to listen.
Part One- (Episode 14)
What are the benefits for authors and readers?
A festival of Chapbooks?
How could authors use them?
What can be published in Chapbooks?
How do you publish them?
Where did they originate?
Part Two – (Episode 15)
Publishing/printing options
Republishing your blog or not?
Copyright issues- plagiarism!
Questions and Answers
Our Featured Chapbook Authors
**Abbie Johnson Taylor **
Email: abbietaylor945@gmail.com
Abbie Johnson Taylor is the author of two novels, two poetry collections, and a memoir. Her work has appeared in Magnets and Ladders, The Weekly Avocet, and other publications. She is visually impaired and lives in Sheridan, Wyoming. Please visit her website at: www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com
Ann Chiappetta M.S. author and poet.
Email: Anniecms64@gmail.com
Facebook: Anniedungarees
Ann’s poems, creative nonfiction, essays and fiction regularly appear in journals, online magazines, blogs and small press reviews. Ann’s poetry has found a place in the pages of Breath and Shadow’s 2016 debut anthology, Dozen: The Best of Breath and how Shadow. Four books fill Ann’s authorly shelves and a fifth book is on its way in 2021. One overarching goal for Ann is to offer her books in all eBook, print and audio and file formats. Besides reading and writing, Ann spends time with her two- and four-footed family in New York’s historic and beautiful lower Hudson valley and continues to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with her assistive technology.
Find her on the web: www.annchiappetta.com and read her blog: www.thought-wheel.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
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.
Title- Open Mic Poetry Reading PART 2 Co-host: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as you listen to this exciting program of talented poetry writers. Writing Works Wonders’ inaugural Open Mic was held on June 4, 2021 and included 17 differemt poetry readers. Most were reading their original works..4
Enjoy this special series of episodes of Writing Works Wonders which features contemporary poets and their creative work. Join this exciting celebration and share it with friends and colleagues. This Open Mic Poetry Reading is a special event sponsored by Writing Works Wonders and hosted by ACB Community.
PART 1 EPISODE 12 BEGINS HERE
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1 Abbie Johnson Taylor Email: abbietaylor945@gmail.com**
Abbie read 3 poems
Dad, Fats, and Me
Cribbage, 1971
I’m a Star
Abbie Johnson Taylor is the author of two novels, two poetry collections, and a memoir. Her work has appeared in Magnets and Ladders, The Weekly Avocet, and other publications. She is visually impaired and lives in Sheridan, Wyoming. Please visit her website at: www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com
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**2 Jean Philipson-Zeeb **
Zeeb read 2 poems.
Wedge
Cookie Fortune
Enough All this Worrying
Zeeb has been writing fiction, memoir, and poetry for the past 40 years. Zeeb writes about existential questions and the inner life, informed by her 35 years as a psychotherapist and her 30 years of spiritual practice.
Bio: I am a Dominican American who finds writing to be one of many passions. You meet me at an interesting point in my life as I am working on my very first book and doing the initial legwork for my dream project podcast. Looking forward to meeting more writers along my journey.
I Am More
Chosen
Remembering Me
Cachet Wells a Writer, Poet, Motivational Speaker and Published Author whose focus is inspiring others. Wells uses her life experiences to encourage others through self love, confidence and independence. Extending her passion to advocate for Blindness.
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5 Ann Chiappetta Email: Anniecms64@gmail.com
Facebook: Anniedungarees
Ann Chiappetta M.S. author and poet.
Cat and Dog
Poo Haiku
In Those Dark Moments
Ann’s poems, creative nonfiction, essays and fiction regularly appear in journals, online magazines, blogs and small press reviews. Ann’s poetry has found a place in the pages of Breath and Shadow’s 2016 debut anthology, Dozen: The Best of Breath and Shadow. Four books fill Ann’s authorly shelves and a fifth book is on its way in 2021. One overarching goal for Ann is to offer her books in all eBook, print and audio and file formats. Besides reading and writing, Ann spends time with her two- and four-footed family in New York’s historic and beautiful lower Hudson valley and continues to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with her assistive technology.
Find her on the web: www.annchiappetta.com read her blog: www.thought-wheel.com
All Dogs Love Attention (Quatrain)
Silent Communication (Ballad)
Poor Pet (Limerick)
Marlene Mesot writes contemporary Christian mysteries, suspense, romance, short stories and poetry. She has loved writing since early childhood .
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7. Barbara Ouellet
Haiku readings collection, Color me Guide Dog.
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8. Christine Diaz Email: 168soprano@gmail.com
The Day I Heard the Church Bells Ring
By the Sound of Your Voice
I have been a poet for many years and I have a poetry book titled Light and Dark: Poetry from the Blind Community. This book can be found on Amazon and it is available on Kindle and paperback version.
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9 Nancy B. Davis
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10 Mary Hiland Email: mary.hiland@wowway.com
Mary Hiland read two works.
Peace
My mother lives (A 91-word memoir, inspired by a contest of that name.)
Mary has been writing since her first publication in Red Book Magazine in 1978. She has independently published two memoirs, The Bumpy Road to Assisted Living, a Daughter’s Memoir, and Insight Out, One Blind Woman’s View of her Life. Both are available at Amazon, both in paperback and on Kindle. Mary writes for her blog, “Seeing It My Way.”
Mary lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her guide dog, Dora. She is the retired executive director of ACB-Ohio. When she is not writing, she is corresponding with friends, cycling, swimming, or taking a walk.
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11 Annie Davis Email: annedonnellon@gmail.com
Facebook: Annie Donnellon Davis
Twitter @donnellino86
True Love by Judith Viorst
True Love by Annie Davis
The Peach Poem
PART 2 EPISODE 13 BEGINS HERE
Acceptance
Dancers
Hey Mama
DeAnna Quietwater Noriega is half Apache, and a quarter Chippewa. She is the mother of three. As a result of congenital glaucoma, she became totally blind at the age of eight. DeAnna and her husband met while attending college and he joined her in the Peace Corps. They worked together to establish a school for blind children in Western Samoa. She has been a poet/writer since childhood. Her most recent publication is a book titled Fifty Years of Walking with Friends. The book chronicles in poetry and prose the story of her life with nine guide dogs.
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*13 Patty
Window Existence by Doug Nash
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Braille And Talking Book Library: Reader Advisor
Challenge and Triumph
Ride the Wind
Born premature and legally blind has had it’s challenges but has not kept me down. I would like those who view my works to be inspired and assured that life can be affirming and an adventure.
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**16 Jean Philipson-Zeeb **
Comfort food- Bagel
See Zeeb’s details above.
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17 Annie Davis Email: annedonnellon@gmail.com
Facebook: Annie Donnellon Davis
Twitter @donnellino86
Annie read three limericks
I have been a poet for many years and I have a poetry book titled Light and Dark: Poetry from the Blind Community. This book can be found on Amazon and it is available on Kindle and .paperback version.
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
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.
Title- Open Mic Poetry Reading
Co-host: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as you listen to this exciting program of talented poetry writers. Writing Works Wonders’ inaugural Open Mic was held on June 4, 2021 and included 17 different poetry readers. Most were reading their original works.
Enjoy this special series of episodes of Writing Works Wonders which features contemporary poets and their creative work. Join this exciting celebration and share it with friends and colleagues. This Open Mic Poetry Reading is a special event sponsored by Writing Works Wonders and hosted by ACB Community.
* 1 Abbie Johnson Taylor Email: abbietaylor945@gmail.com *
Abbie read 3 poems
Dad, Fats, and Me
Cribbage, 1971
I’m a Star
Abbie Johnson Taylor is the author of two novels, two poetry collections, and a memoir. Her work has appeared in Magnets and Ladders, The Weekly Avocet, and other publications. She is visually impaired and lives in Sheridan, Wyoming. Please visit her website at: www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com
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** 2 Jean Philipson-Zeeb **
Zeeb read 2 poems.
Wedge
Cookie Fortune
Enough All this Worrying
Zeeb has been writing fiction, memoir, and poetry for the past 40 years. Zeeb writes about existential questions and the inner life, informed by her 35 years as a psychotherapist and her 30 years of spiritual practice.
Bio: I am a Dominican American who finds writing to be one of many passions. You meet me at an interesting point in my life as I am working on my very first book and doing the initial legwork for my dream project podcast. Looking forward to meeting more writers along my journey.
I Am More
Chosen
Remembering Me
Cachet Wells a Writer, Poet, Motivational Speaker and Published Author whose focus is inspiring others. Wells uses her life experiences to encourage others through self love, confidence and independence. Extending her passion to advocate for Blindness.
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** 5 Ann Chiappetta Email: Anniecms64@gmail.com **
Facebook: Anniedungarees
Ann Chiappetta M.S. author and poet.
Cat and Dog
Poo Haiku
In Those Dark Moments
Ann’s poems, creative nonfiction, essays and fiction regularly appear in journals, online magazines, blogs and small press reviews. Ann’s poetry has found a place in the pages of Breath and Shadow’s 2016 debut anthology, Dozen: The Best of Breath and Shadow. Four books fill Ann’s authorly shelves and a fifth book is on its way in 2021. One overarching goal for Ann is to offer her books in all eBook, print and audio and file formats. Besides reading and writing, Ann spends time with her two- and four-footed family in New York’s historic and beautiful lower Hudson valley and continues to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with her assistive technology.
Find her on the web: www.annchiappetta.com read her blog: www.thought-wheel.com
All Dogs Love Attention (Quatrain)
Silent Communication (Ballad)
Poor Pet (Limerick)
Marlene Mesot writes contemporary Christian mysteries, suspense, romance, short stories and poetry. She has loved writing since early childhood .
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** 7. Barbara Ouellet **
Haiku readings collection, Color me Guide Dog.
The Day I Heard the Church Bells Ring
By the Sound of Your Voice
I have been a poet for many years and I have a poetry book titled Light and Dark: Poetry from the Blind Community. This book can be found on Amazon and it is available on Kindle and paperback version.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
** 9 Nancy B. Davis **
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** 10 Mary Hiland Email: mary.hiland@wowway.com **
Mary Hiland read two works.
Peace
My mother lives (A 91-word memoir, inspired by a contest of that name.)
Mary has been writing since her first publication in Red Book Magazine in 1978. She has independently published two memoirs, The Bumpy Road to Assisted Living, a Daughter’s Memoir, and Insight Out, One Blind Woman’s View of her Life. Both are available at Amazon, both in paperback and on Kindle. Mary writes for her blog, “Seeing It My Way.”
Mary lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her guide dog, Dora. She is the retired executive director of ACB-Ohio. When she is not writing, she is corresponding with friends, cycling, swimming, or taking a walk.
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** 11 Annie Davis Email: annedonnellon@gmail.com **
Facebook: Annie Donnellon Davis
Twitter @donnellino86
True Love by Judith Viorst
True Love by Annie Davis
The Peach Poem
Acceptance
Dancers
Hey Mama
DeAnna Quietwater Noriega is half Apache, and a quarter Chippewa. She is the mother of three. As a result of congenital glaucoma, she became totally blind at the age of eight. DeAnna and her husband met while attending college and he joined her in the Peace Corps. They worked together to establish a school for blind children in Western Samoa. She has been a poet/writer since childhood. Her most recent publication is a book titled Fifty Years of Walking with Friends. The book chronicles in poetry and prose the story of her life with nine guide dogs.
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** 13 Patty **
Window Existence by Doug Nash
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
Braille And Talking Book Library: Reader Advisor
Challenge and Triumph
Ride the Wind
Born premature and legally blind has had it’s challenges but has not kept me down. I would like those who view my works to be inspired and assured that life can be affirming and an adventure.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
** 16 Jean Philipson-Zeeb **
Comfort food- Bagel
See Zeeb’s details above.
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** 17 Annie Davis Email: annedonnellon@gmail.com **
Facebook: Annie Donnellon Davis
Twitter @donnellino86
Annie read three limericks
I have been a poet for many years and I have a poetry book titled Light and Dark: Poetry from the Blind Community. This book can be found on Amazon and it is available on Kindle and .paperback version.
COMING SOON ON WRITING WORKS WONDERS
June 18- Best-selling author interview-Patrick Taylor
Author of the Irish Country Doctor series!
NEWSFLASH
Technical fees are a fact of life. Now, you can help keep our podcast up and running! No matter how small or large a donation, we appreciate your help keeping the servers humming! Visit this link at Patreon to learn more and/or make a contribution. Thank you for considering this request!
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
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.
Author’s Clinic: Kindle Publishing with Seamus King
Cohosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
How do you improve your reach and final product with the KDP? We want to help demystify and improve the Kindle publishing process for indie authors. This quick, essential and action oriented Author Clinic from Writing Works Wonders! provides the inside scoop.
What are the KDP steps? Why would you outsource some of the process? How do you find experts to assist? Give us less than 15 minutes, and author, editor, publisher, Seamus King will deliver the answers to these and more questions .
Topics discussed include choices and strategies for authors regarding
Kindle publishing
The overall process
Decision points and options
How specialist can help you better achieve goals.
Seamus King is an author and editor, and he is a co-founder of the independent publishing house Jazz House Publications. Based in Seattle, WA, Jazz House Publications is dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices from around the world. To date, Jazz House Publications has published over 40 authors in six anthologies and two novellas.
COMING SOON ON WRITING WORKS WONDERS
June 18- Best-selling author interview-Patrick Taylor Author of the Irish Country Doctor series!
NEWSFLASH
Now, you can help keep our podcast up and running! No matter how small or, large a donation, we appreciate your help keeping the servers humming! Visit this link at Patreon to learn more and/or make a contribution. Thank you for considering this request!
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
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.
Quick, essential and action oriented Author Clinics from Writing Works Wonders!
Discover the impact and need of authors’ web presence and social media engagement. In less than 15 minutes, author, editor, publisher, Seamus King provides strategies and insight for authors to leverage social media to improve their work and audience.
Topics discussed include choices and strategies for authors regarding:
• an author site **
• social media engagement across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
• the importance of hashtags for audience engagement on social media
• the benefits and pitfalls of implementing these strategies**
Seamus King is an author and editor, and he is a co-founder of the independent publishing house Jazz House Publications. Based in Seattle, WA, Jazz House Publications is dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices from around the world. To date, Jazz House Publications has published over 40 authors in six anthologies and two novellas.
COMING SOON ON WRITING WORKS WONDERS
June 18- Best-selling author interview-Patrick Taylor
Author of the Irish Country Doctor series!
NEWSFLASH
Now, you can help keep our podcast up and running! No matter how small or, large a donation, we appreciate your help keeping the servers humming!
Visit this link at Patreon to learn more and/or make a contribution. Thank you for considering this request!
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
Writing Works Wonders is proud to be hosted by ACB Community
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.
Part 2 of the Author Collaboration interview with Melissa McClone and Pamela Kelley! Discover the added value of collaborating- don’t miss this episode! Co-hosts Cheryl and Kathy offer insights and field comments on the interview and vital topic.
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
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.