Show Notes, Episode 38, Holiday Books- Seamus King

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Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

Why would authors want to write holiday books?
What ideas can blossom into holiday books?
Why do readers seem interested in these books?
How do editors assist authors?

The author of “Midwinter Gifts” and editor/publisher of “Mistletoe and Snow” discusses strategies, and benefits of focusing on the holiday season for your next book. Don’t miss this episode as Seamus King, author, editor and publisher, reveals new ideas about writing and publishing! Be ready for another event full of information, laughter and insights for readers and authors. Learn about editing strategies, the writing process, and character sketches! And how and why is Jazz House Publications dedicated to supporting underserved, and less often heard authors?

Episode 38 is full of insights, tips, laughter and inspiration for readers and authors with your cohosts, Cheryl and Kathy, and our Writing Works Wonders participating authors!

About Seamus King
An author of fantasy fiction, Seamus King has published six books, and edited innumerable publications. He is co-founder of Jazz House Publications and founder/lead editor of Better Words Editing Services. He started his formal editing training as a research assistant and editing nonfiction articles, expanding to books and then editing and publishing fiction. He also does web design.

Seamus says he has been fighting dragons and foul knights in his dreams and imagination since before he can remember. He grew up on Tolkien, Alexander and Lewis, and will always be grateful for them opening the doors to faraway places in his mind.

In his spare time, Seamus enjoys the Society for Creative Anachronism SCA, as well as honoring the ancient and time-honored tradition of MUSHing (Text-based roleplaying games).

He grew up in northern New England, Pennsylvania and Georgia, and now lives in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee with his wife and daughter

Episode Links

• Seams King Website https://www.seamusking.com
• Seamus’ Amazon Author page – click this link
• Holiday Books by Seamus
• -Midwinter’s Gifts- Children’s novel discussed in this show,
• -Mistletoe and Snow – Holiday anthology
• More Books by Seamus
• -Knight of Grey
• -Wyrd of the Wolfkin
• -The Stolen Branch
• -Goblins in the Kitchen
• -Riverhawk’s Folly
• -The Swan Knight

Seamus King’s Information

• Seams King’s Website https://www.seamusking.com
• Seamus King’s email Editor@JazzHousePublications.com
• Better Words Editing Services (founder/editor-in-chief), https://www.jazzhousepublications.com/editing-services

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• Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!
• All details available at our Contact Us Portal

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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

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Show Notes, Episode 37, Celebrating Our Authors

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Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

Need fresh ideas for your reading or shopping lists? We have the event for you! In this special Author Showcase episode, authors from our American Council of the Blind (ACB) Community, Behind Our Eyes, and beyond share their books and where to find them. Hear firsthand from many authors – all in one episode!

Books of all genres and formats make great holiday and special gifts. And how fun it is to give books of authors you know or have heard! From mystery to inspirational memoire, children’s books poetry, holiday books, and more, discover some new titles for your reading and shopping pleasure!

So make some hot chocolate, open your shopping list, and enjoy the Writing Works Wonders Holiday Author Celebration and Showcase.

Our Guest Authors (In order of Apperance)

Alice Jane-Marie Massa
Book title: The Christmas Carriage and Other Writings of the Holiday Season.
Spanning from Thanksgiving through January, this 101-page holiday book sparkles with short stories, poems, memoirs, essays, and even two "how-to" pieces.

Available in several formats
Audio from BARD as DBC 08305
Braille from Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE from Milwaukee, Wisconsin): http://www.ablenow.org
Print, with a festive cover, from Amazon.
Author web page-dldbooks.com/alicemassa/
Author weekly blog: http://alice13wordwalk.wordpress.com
e-mail: alicejmassa@gmail.com

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Ann Chiappetta, M.S.
Books available at
Amazon, Smashwords, Audible, NLS BARD and Bookshare links for books by title.
All titles are listed on Amazom and www.smashwords.com, additional formats and buying links below.

Upwelling:Poems © 2016 Poetry
ISBN 9781537464909
Available in all eBook formats and Amazon/Kindle editions ($2.99) and softcover ($7.95).
Audible link;
Bookshare link
NLS BARD catalog: DBC03812

Follow Your Dog: A Story of Love and Trust © 2017 nonfiction
ISBN 1978341679
Available in all eBook formats, and Amazon/Kindle editions ($ 3.99); softcover ($11.95).
Audible link;
Bookshare link
NLS BARD catalog: DBC11582

Words of Life: Poems and Essays © 2019 creative nonfiction
ISBN: 9781795513845
Available in all eBook formats, and Amazon/Kindle editions ($3.50); softcover ($9.95).
Audible link;
Bookshare link
NLS BARD catalog DBC03790

A String of Stories: from the heart to the future C 2020 Short Story Collection ISBN 9798613205684
Available in all eBook formats, and Amazon/Kindle editions ($3.50); softcover ($9.50).
Audible.com link;
Bookshare link
NLS BARD catalog DBC 03767

For reviews, interviews, audio, and video performances, go to
website www.annchiappetta.com
Contact me: anniecms64@gmail.com
mobile: 914.393.6605 (US)

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Marlene Mesot
Poetry, Mystery Book Titles/Series:
Cat Stalker’s Sonnets
Edgey Poetry
4 Elements of Mystery – A four book series

• Purging Fire
• Snowball Effects
• Whirlwind of Fear
• Terra Terror
  Available on
  Amazon, and Christianbooks.com
  Website: https://www.marlsmenagerie.com/
  email: Marlmesot@gmail.com
  Marlene’s Interview, Episode 26 on Writing Works Wonders

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Valerie Ries-Lerman
Book title "Between Two Worlds"
Poems, prose, and paintings with a message of hope.
From the author – Being born premature, I was not given much chances of survival. Despite challenges, sometimes daunting, I persevered and prospered. I would like this book to be an inspiration, reminding us all that there is always light that follows the darkest of nights.
Order your copy by emailing the author.
email: betweentwoworlds2021@yahoo.com

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Carol Farnsworth
Chap book- Leaf Memories. Includes photos. The book includes photos.
Available on Smashnooks, Amazon ebook, and print
Amazon author’s page: https://www.amazon.com/Carol-Farnsworth/e/B09BMJ44YK%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Author’s Blog: Blindontheliteside.com
Author email: carolfarn@aol.com

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Peter Altschul
Three nonfiction books – memoire, short essays, and self help.
Breaking Barriers, Working and Loving While Blind (2012)
Breaking It Down and Connecting the Dots: Creating Common Ground Where Contention Rules (2017)
Riding Elephants: Creating Common Group Where Contention Rules (2021)
Available on
Amazon – Kindle and print (all books)
NLS Talking Books/BARD (first two books)
Bookshare (all three books)
web: Dldbooks.com/peteraltschul
Peter’s Interview Episode 34 on Writing Works Wonders

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Abbie Taylor
Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me.
Her sixth book. A holiday season book which includes family coping with older adults’ changing health.
Available on
Amazon – Kindle,
Smashwords – audio books
Bookshare
NLS Talking Books/ BARD – soon
web: abbiejohnsontaylor.com

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Cheryl McNeil Fisher
Children’s books, reading grades 1st-4th grades
Cindy and Sammy series – Fun adventures with her guide dog. Learning about guide dogs and visual impairment.

• Sister series- Apple Batter Up
• History mystery book coming summer 2022
• Time Capsule- memoire of an older woman.
  Available through Audible
  Smashwords – some titles
  Print books best price, through author.
  web: https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com

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DeAnna Quietwater Noriega
Book title: Fifty Years of Walking with Friends.
Poetry and essays, memoire. Chronicle of my life with nine guide dogs.
Available at Amazon, & Smashwords com
web: dldbooks.com/dqnoriega/
Email: dqnoriega@gmail.com

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Patty Fletcher
Campbell’s Rambles: Pathway to Freedom, 2nd edition
Literary fiction.
Available on
Amazon
Website: Pattysworld.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.com
• Podcast email WritingworksPodcast@gmail.com
• Phone or text 347-467-0221 (Not a toll-free number)
• Writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Sign-up for our Email List
• Support this podcast through our Tip Jar or Patreon.

Please Follow Us- We want to be social 😉

• Facebook @WritingWorksWonders
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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

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

Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/
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Show Notes Episode 36, Character Round Robin

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Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

Talent, creativity and laughter abound in Episode 36. Join in this event and experience the power of improvisation hidden within author creativity! We include an introduction so that you may participate with us individually, or use this technique with writing groups.

Yes, it’s our first ever Character Round Robin & Masquerade. Who will make an appearance at this spectacular event? Superwoman, Count Dracula or Sherlock Holmes? Perhaps we will meet Scarlet O’Hara, Xena, Harry Potter, Princess Leia, R2D2, Batman, Winnie the Pooh, Gandalf the Wizard, Bilbo Baggins, Miss Marple, or Dorothy? OK, you get the idea!

You will hear several different activitie that may be tailored for your specific needs. We hope this episode inspires your writing journey and success! Read below for details to join our live Zoom calls and be part of our supportive writers community.

SPOILER ALERT – Be prepared for much laughter and fun as our creative energies fly free.

Writing Opportunities

• Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders! !
• All details available at our Contact Us Portal

Contact Information:

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• Podcast email WritingworksPodcast@gmail.com
• Phone or text 347-467-0221 (Not a toll-free number)
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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

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Show Notes, Episode 35, Mur Lafferty & Science Fiction

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Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**

Why would an author lock up her Switch gaming station? What is fanfiction? Where do we access free original sci fi podcast magazines? And which publications purchase short stories from authors? Mur Lafferty, our first guest author of Science Fiction and Fantasy, answers these questions, and offers keen insight into these worlds and genres. We learn about free science fiction and other original works available in podcast format by our guest, and through EscapeArtists.net. She also clues us into the backstory of her Star Wars books, short stories, novels, serials, and podcasts! An award-winning author, writer and podcaster, you will enjoy learning about her work, writing tricks, and perspective! So, (in the style of EscapePod introductions…) put on you magical glasses, it’s interview time!”

About Mur Lafferty

Mur is an accomplished author, editor and podcaster. She earned a degree in English from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her MFA from the University of Maine’s Stonecoast Popular Fiction Program. She currently lives in Durham, NC. She is an innovator and dynamic creative energy in science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction and encouraging geeks and writers to embrace their identities and potential.

Her published works and awards are numerous. As of 2021, here is a brief summary of works: seven novels, six novellas, two anthologies, several short fiction works, serial works and co-editor of the science fiction magazine, EscapePod. She has even leveraged her passion for science fiction and writing skills into writing a RPG, a role playing game.

In addition, we can’t begin to sort out how many podcasts she has contributed to and/or launched. She has been hosting “I Should Be Writing” for many years.

In 2015, Mur Lafferty was inducted into the Podcast Academy Hall of Fame. She has been awarded The Astounding Award for Best New Writer (previously known as the John W. Campbell Award). And very notably, her novel “Six Wakes” was nominated for the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick Awards.

Resources for this Episode

• Mur Lafferty’s website: https://murverse.com/
• EscapeArtists https://escapeartists.net/
• -EscapePod https://escapepod.org/
• -PseudoPod https://pseudopod.org/
• -PodCastle https://podcastle.org/
• -Cast of Wonders. https://www.castofwonders.org/
• Fanfiction site – Archive of Our Own – https://archiveofourown.org

Writing Opportunities

• Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!
• All details available at our Contact Us Porta

Contact Information:

• Website www.WritingWorksWonders.com
• Podcast email WritingworksPodcast@gmail.com
• Phone or text 347-467-0221 (Not a toll-free number)
• Writing prompts, Zoom links, contest and special events! Sign-up for our Email List
• Support this podcast through our Tip Jar or Patreon.

Please Follow Us- We want to be social 😉

• Facebook @WritingWorksWonders
• Twitter @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

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

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

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