Show Notes Episode 42- Linda Garshwiler Scribner

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

Meet the author of the popular NLS Talking Book/BARD “I Can’t See With My Gloves On!” in this episode! While we learn about life with low vision and blindness, we will discover how and why Linda Garshwiler Scribner’s humorous short, moving essays about her journey are a favorite among our community! She’s just as fun in person as in print, all the while sharing insights about helping people cooe with vision loss.

Inspiration- Laughter – Supporr await you in episode 42. Added bonus in our writing oromot responses, how do authors encourage one another? Listen in!

BONUS 1 -MORE INSPIRATION
Enjoy our Writing Group & Writing Prompts! Writing Prompts and readings are at the end of the interview! Our podcast listeners are invited to participate as well. Visit our site and click Contact Us https://writingworkswonders.com/contactus/writing-prompts/ to post your resoonses to the writing prompts at any time! You may also receive them via email when you sign up for our weekly email/Zoom links.

BONUS 2 – BACKSTAGE WITH THE AUTHOR
What happens after the recording stops and we go off the air? Here is a glimpse into Writing Works Wonders’ Backstage! One of the benefits of being at the live recording is the after party! Enjoy some additional hilarity from our author Linda Scribner in this WWW Backstage segment.

No vision is required for this show AND it’s warm inside.
So, take off your gloves, and get ready to chuckle!!!

Resources for this Episode

Linda’s book is available through

• NLS Talking Books / BARD, DBC17786
• Libraries in Indiana and North Carolina
• Directly through Linda (email info@WritingWorksWonders.com for details)

About Linda G Scribner

Linda has woven insight and humor into the journey of sight loss. Her book, “I can’t see with my gloves on” is listed as a most popular book on many NLS regional library websites.

From Indiana, Linda earned her bachelor’s in secondary education, and went on to work as a rehabilitation specialist at the League for the Blind and Disabled in Fort Wayne, IN supporting people as the adjust to living with vision loss.

She enjoys cooking, reading, walking, swimming, exercising, singing, board and card games, and traveling.

She has been married to Tom Scribner since 1976 and they have two sons and six grandchildren.

With her book, she has brought much joy, laughter, and encouragement to our community as well as a gently introduced a better understanding of living and coping without sight to the rest of the world.

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 info@WritingWorksWonders.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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Show Notes Episode 41, Chad Allen – Audio Comics

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

This episode reaches far beyond audio comics- innovation, advocacy, art, transmedia, classic literature, political unrest, creative challenges, magic, and more! Audio described comics? Audio comic books? Chad Allen describes his innovative approach to comic books for people who are visually impaired and blind. We will discover how he grew his idea into a production and morphed success into a contract with a large company.

• Readers learn about the messages embedded in this dynamic comic adventure which adults and teens alike will enjoy at different levels of understanding.
• Chad reveals to writers his perspective on the imoact of art, other literature and the passive and active aspects of the creative process.
• Comics as modern mythology!
• And just where does tap dancing fit in? You have to listen to find out!

Breaking down barriers for writers and readers alike on Writing Works Wonders.

Enjoy our Writing Group & Writing Prompts!
Writing Prompts and readings are at the end of the interview! Our podcast listeners are invited to participate as well. Visit our site and click Contact Us (https://writingworkswonders.com/contactus/writing-prompts/) to post your resoonses to the writing prompts at any time! You may also receive them via email when you sign up for our weekly email/Zoom links.

About Chad Allen
Chad is a multidisciplinary artist and writer who happens to be blind. He is the creator of the Audio Comic UNSEEN which premiered at the Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco as a part the exhibit on identity Self, Made: Exploring You in a World of We.

Chad is also a magician and has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and America’s Got Talent. His goal is to give audiences an opportunity to reframe their perceptions of blind people and vision.

Chad says in a LA TIMES article, “You don’t see art with your eyes. You see with your brain, and that’s what I’m trying to teach people more than anything.”

For more information, please contact Chad at: info@chadallenmagic.com

Episode Links

• Unseen- The Audio Comic, https://www.unseencomic.com
• Twitter handle @AccessibleComic, https://twitter.com/accessiblecomic
• Chad’s Magic website,https://www.chadallenmagic.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
• 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/

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.

Show Notes, Episode 40, Journalist, Empish J. Thomas

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

Are you ready for Episode 40? Advocacy, inspiration and reinventing her writing career. An interview with Empish J. Thomas covers it all and more! Losing sight in her twenties, re-shaping her dream of journalism via work in disability advocacy. It’s our first episode focused on journalism! What skills do you need to succeed as a jorinalist? And what suggestions does she have for building those skiLls? Empish J. Thomas’ career and story are inspiring and revealing!

Episode Links for Empish J. Thomas

• Website – https://empishthomas.com
• Portfolio – https://empishthomas.com/my-writing-portfolio/
• Blog – https://empishthomas.com/blog/

Writing Opportunities

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

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/

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.

Show Notes, Episode 39, Round Robin- Turkey Talk & Trot

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

CREATIVITY BUILDING – Writing exercises with friends! We explore the benefits of improvisation for writers as we debrief on the process. This episode includes our newest improvisations, stories, and round robin escapades! All include a Thanksgiving theme 🦃 🦃

This show and activity is sure to inspire you and encourage your creativity.

A few benefits of WWW Round Robins

• Discover your wealth of spontaneous creativity.
• Return to your work with a smile and new energy, after you participate!
• Increase your network of writers and published authors.
• Increase your serotonin levels, with laughter. 😃

Writing Opportunities

• Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders! Oh My!
• 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
• 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/

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.