• Episodes

    Ep 15 Writing Works Wonders – ChapBooks Panel, Part 2

    Show Notes, Episode 15

    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

    Resources Mentioned

    Annie Chiappetta

    Abbie Johnson Taylor

    More Resources

    Contact Information:

    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

    We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community

    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

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  • Episodes

    Ep 14 Writing Works Wonders – ChapBooks Panel, Part 1

    Show Notes Episode 14

    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

    Resources Mentioned

    Ann Chiappetta

    Abbie Johnson Taylor

    More Resources

    Contact Information:

    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

    We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community

    Find more episodes and resources for this podcast series 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

    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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    Ep 13 Writing Works Wonders – Open Mic Poetry Part 2

    Show Notes Episode 13

    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.

    <h4>Don’t Miss Future Events!</h4>

    Sign-up for free Email Alerts, to learn about future special events including Open Mic Readings, workshops, and more.Click to Sign-Up.

    Part 1, Episode 12 – Released 6/12/21

    Part 2, Episode 13 —This audio

    Poetry readers are listed in order of readings.

    Poetry readers are listed in order of readings.

    PART 1 EPISODE 12 BEGINS HERE
    **
    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
    “`
    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    **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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    3 Jael Espinal

    Website. https://mykaleidoscopesoul.wordpress.com

    Acceptance-Existence

    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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    4 Cachet Wells Email: jbillray2@aol.com
    Website: www.womenofrighteousdistinction.blogspot.com

    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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    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

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    6. Marlene Mesot Email: marl.mesot@gmail.com

    Facebook: Marlene’s facebook page
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/marlmesot
    Website http://www.marlsmenagerie.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 .

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    7. Barbara Ouellet
    Haiku readings collection, Color me Guide Dog.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    9 Nancy B. Davis

    Attachment
    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    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

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    12 Deanna Quietwater Noriega Emil: Dqnoriega@gmail.com
    Website: https://www.dldbooks.com/dqnoriega/

    Deanna read three poems

    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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    *13 Patty

    Window Existence by Doug Nash
    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    14 Tony Lewis

    My Golden Boy- O’Toole
    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    15. Valerie Ries-Lerman
    Facebook: Valerie Ries-Lerman

    Valerie read

    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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    18 Deanna Quietwater Noriega
    Email: Dqnoriega@gmail.com

    Deanna read a cell phone limerick

    See Deanna’s details above.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    19 Julie Russell

    Gone, but not Forgotten

    A Plea to Time by Edmund Fletcher

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    20 Nancy B. Davis

    Email: nbdavissongwriter@gmail.com

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    21 Tony Lewis

    Perspective on the Pandemic

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    22 Deanna Quietwater Noriega

    Email: Dqnoriega@gmail.com

    A Gathering Place of Many Hearts

    See Deanna’s details above.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    End of Readings

    Contact Information:

    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

    We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community

    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

    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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    Ep 12 Writing Works Wonders – Open Mic Poetry Part I

    Show Notes Episode 12

    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.

    <h4>Don’t Miss Future Events!</h4>

    Sign-up for free Email Alerts, to learn about future special events including Open Mic Readings, workshops, and more.Click to Sign-Up.

    Part 1, Episode 12 – This audio

    Part 2, Episode 13 – Next audio

    Poetry readers are listed in order of readings.

    ** PART 1 EPISODE 12 BEGINS HERE **

    * 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
    “`
    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 3 Jael Espinal **

    Website. https://mykaleidoscopesoul.wordpress.com

    Acceptance -Existence

    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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 4 Cachet Wells Email: jbillray2@aol.com **
    Website: www.womenofrighteousdistinction.blogspot.com

    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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 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

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 6. Marlene Mesot Email: marl.mesot@gmail.com **

    Facebook: Marlene’s facebook page
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/marlmesot
    Website http://www.marlsmenagerie.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 .

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 7. Barbara Ouellet **
    Haiku readings collection, Color me Guide Dog.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 9 Nancy B. Davis **

    Attachment
    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 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 **

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~**

    ** 12 Deanna Quietwater Noriega Emil: Dqnoriega@gmail.com **
    Website: https://www.dldbooks.com/dqnoriega/

    Deanna read three poems

    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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 13 Patty **

    Window Existence by Doug Nash
    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 14 Tony Lewis **

    My Golden Boy- O’Toole
    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 15. Valerie Ries-Lerman **
    Facebook: Valerie Ries-Lerman

    Valerie read

    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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 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.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 18 Deanna Quietwater Noriega **
    Email: Dqnoriega@gmail.com

    Deanna read a cell phone limerick

    See Deanna’s details above.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 19 Julie Russell **

    Gone, but not Forgotten

    A Plea to Time by Edmund Fletcher

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 20 Nancy B. Davis **

    Email: nbdavissongwriter@gmail.com

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 21 Tony Lewis **

    Perspective on the Pandemic

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    ** 22 Deanna Quietwater Noriega **

    Email: Dqnoriega@gmail.com

    A Gathering Place of Many Hearts

    See Deanna’s details above.

    ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~

    End of Readings

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    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!

    Contact Information:

    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

    We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community

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

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    Ep 11 Writing Works Wonders – Kindle Publishing

    Show Notes Episode 11

    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.

    Contact Seamus

    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!

    Contact Information:

    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

    We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community

    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

    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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    Ep 10 Writing Works Wonders: Social Media for Authors

    Show Notes Episode 10

    Author’s Clinic: Social Media with Seamus King

    Cohosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King

    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.

    founder of Jazz House Publications.

    Resources

    Contact Seamus

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  • Episodes

    Ep 9 Writing Works Wonders: Author Collaboration Part 2: Tips and Tricks

    Show Notes Episode 9

    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.

    Key topics include

    • Finding partners
    • Asking questions
    • Making decisions
    • Protecting yourself
    • Communicating
    • Building relationships
    • Synergy
    • Social media for collaborating
    • Project management

    Types of Collaborations

    • Academic collaborations
    • Magazine publication
    • Podcasting!
    • Co-authors
    • Co-editors
    • Grant projects

    Upcoming Events

    • June 4th – Open Mic Poetry Reading. Celebrate poetry and/or share up to three of your poems. Reservations are encouraged, but not required.
    • June 18 Patrick Taylor, New York Times best-selling author. Author of Irish Country Doctor series iees

    Contact Information:

    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

    We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community.

    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

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