Show Notes Episode 44, Website Design for Authors, Part 1
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Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**
Website guidance in everyday terms! Straightforward examples, proven strategies and accessibility are our focus in this timely series. A special production designed by Writing Works Wonders for our listeners and authors! This begins a two part series about what authors, and others, need to know about website development. Dr. Kathy King is center stage and uses her nearly 20 years of website design and publishing experience to guide our authors through the process. Kathy provides recommended development stages, platforms and steps to follow. And Cheryl makes sure she explains the technical aspects and keeps it all in perspective!
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Show Notes, Episode 43, Fantiction Writing Exercises
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Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**
Join us for writing fun! We have exciting ways to build our writing muscles together, and new or experienced writers benefit from the synergy of creativity! Don’t miss the excitement in another episode full of new ideas, laughter and strategies for writers of all levels. We explore leveraging fan-fiction strategies for writing warm-up fun! Taking prior stories in new directions, scaffolding the story worlds we know allow us to accelerate our creativity. Listen in to hear the sample activities, work along with us,and enjoy the work that the participants share!
Helping our listeners to advance beyond barriers!
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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!!!
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.
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Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!!
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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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.”
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!
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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!
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!
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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!
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!
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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
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!
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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.
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.
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
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
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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Campbell’s Rambles: Pathway to Freedom, 2nd edition
Literary fiction.
Available on
Amazon
Website: Pattysworld.com
Writing Opportunities
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We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community, streamed live on ACB MEDIA Channel 5, and rebroadcasted on 986TheMix.com Internet radio station!
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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! !
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!
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 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.
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!
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Show Notes, Episode 24, Elephants & Common Ground, Peter Altschul
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Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**
Discover how learning to ride elephants helps us build bridges! Peter Altschul, author, blogger and podcaster, reveals how he captures his professional work and life in dynamic nonfiction. An author of three books, who is also blind, Peter discusses his 2021 book, “Riding Elephants: Creating Common Ground Where Contention Rules,” and reveals recommendations and insights for writers seeking to contribute to positive change! Plus he discusses the benefits of leveraging blogging, and podcasting in his writing and professional mission! This is another inspirational episode for readers and writers!
About Peter Altschul
For some unknown reason, Peter Altschul was born totally blind. He was the only blind student attending his local high school, where he played percussion in the marching band and other music groups, failed as a wrestler, and studied while pretending to goof off. In college, he played percussion in the marching band and other music groups and drank beer while studying music and psychology.
As a professional, Peter has been an advocate for change and a better world. He continues that work in his blogging, books and podcasts. He has published two books of short essays titled Riding Elephants: Creating Common Group Where Contention Rules (2021) and Breaking It Down and Connecting the Dots: Creating Common Ground Where Contention Rules (2017), as well as a memoir entitled Breaking Barriers, Working and Loving While Blind (2012).
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!
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 33, Audio Prompting – Ann Chiappetta
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Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**
Public speaking workshop!! Do you speak from notes, but have difficulty seeing them? Join this workshop for reading aloud with audio support. Our guest, Annie Chiappetta, demonstrates and coaches us in “Audio Prompting” technique. She describes in detail how she uses audio prompting — how she prepares her material, and the steps she goes through as she reads it to an audience. You will then hear others explain their process, read aloud their material and receive feedback on how to improve. Questions and discussion abound as the participants explore the many applications of this technique in different venues. Truly a rich learning experience and resource for people of all visual acuity‘s, sighted and visually impaired alike.
Please visit our dedicated Audio Promptimg webpage for the prior episode and to download the practice materials https://bit.ly/AudioPrompting
About Ann Chiappetta
“Making meaningful connections with others through writing”. Since 1998, Ann’s poems, creative nonfiction, essays and fiction have appeared in print journals, online magazines, blogs and small press reviews. Because listening to a story or poem is reading with one’s ears, Ann strives to produce all her writing in audio for people with print disabilities, including performance poetry podcast interviews and informational presentations. Ann lives in New York’s historic and beautiful lower Hudson valley and continues to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with her assistive technology.
For links to Ann’s books, performances, and past interviews, go to: www.annchiappetta.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!
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.
Readers and writers check out this resource for free ebooks and easy ebook publishing! Smashwords, the world’s largest distributor of indie ebooks, is our guest on Writing Works Wonders for this episode. Marketing Director, Jim Azevedo reveals insights into reading and publishing worldwide. Discover how to maximize it’s benefits! Why does Smashwords proclaim it “makes it fast, free and easy for any author or publisher, anywhere in the world, to publish and distribute ebooks to the major retailers and thousands of libraries. Do you think you might find a new book to read among the 88,000 free ebooks they have? You don’t want to miss this resource and interview. Buckle up! It’s story time 🙂
Bonus feature- In the question and answer session, you will discover four of our participamts are authors who have published with smashwords! Learn about their experiences and insights into this platform.
Smashwords Style Guide – this free ebook walks authors through the step-by-step process of preparing their original manuscript to be converted into an ebook: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/52
Smashwords Book Marketing Guide – this free ebook includes about 60 tips and techniques to help authors reach more readers: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/305
Over 580,000 low-cost multi-format ebooks from the world’s best indie authors
All books are DRM-free because Smashwords and our authors trust you
Directly support over 150,000 indie authors who earn the highest royalties (up to 80% list price) from the Smashwords Store.
And more…
Authors
Simplicity – We make ebook publishing fast, free and easy!
Reach more readers – Global distribution to multiple ebook retailers and libraries
Earn more – Earn 60-80% list as your royalty
FREE professional publishing tools
Save time – Consolidated Smashwords distribution helps you spend more time writing and less time managing multiple upload platforms
Reputation – Smashwords is the world’s largest and most trusted indie ebook distributor. Join over 150,000 authors and small independent presses that publish and distribute with Smashwords!
Distribution of yiur ebooks to library databases
And more…
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Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, and more from Writing Works Wonders!
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!
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 31, Trixie Silvertale Interview
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
What is a cozy mystery? What happens when you combine amateur sluething with a paranormal character list? Readers and authors alike will enjoy this interview with best-selling author Trixie Silvertale! Trixie joins Cheryl and Kathy on Writing Works Wonders to discuss her mystery series, a series which includes shared worlds and an unusual best-selling mystery anthology set. Listeners will not only discover secrets behind the Mitzy Moon Mysteries series, but also abundant insights about wild cats, professional author strategies, marketing, “sacred space” for writing, creativity and much more! Don’t miss this fun-filled, informative episode.
About Trixie Silvertale
Growing up reading an endless supply of Lilian Jackson Braun, Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew novels, it is no surprise that Trixie Silvertale wanted to become an author. She loves the amateur sleuths in cozy mysteries and is obsessed with all things paranormal. Those two passions unite in her Mitzy Moon Mysteries, and she’s thrilled to write them and share them with you. She also co-authors the intriguing Magical Renaissance Faire Mysteries series!
When she’s not consumed by writing, she bakes to fuel her creative engine and tends to her herb garden.
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!
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.
The episode celebrates National Country Music Day. Join the creativity and writing fun as we collaboratively write stories about the Old West. We use our rapid fire story creation game of Round Robin. You can participate! The activity starts with a Prompt, and then we move from person to person as they move the story forward in often unsuspecting directions! Thw writer/participants also discuss the experiences. What are your insights about using this method for sparking creativity? Let us know!
Hats, boots, and Yee Haw! We are sure you will enjoy the creativity, laughter and learning that comes from this experience. Listen in to hear what emerges and discover new strategies for developing creativity in your writing.
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!
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.
An extraordinary interview with an author who’s mission is to change perceptions of blindness around the world. An effervescent advocate, author and innovator, Kristin Smedley, author of the popular book on NLS/BARD “Thriving Blind,” joins Cheryl and Kathy for a unique author interview on Writing Works Wonders. Kristin is the mother of two young men who are blind. The success of her book has led to a worldwide community of those affected by blindness including parents, children and more. In this interview, you will also discover more about the newest initiatives regarding navigating college, and entrepreneurship, and the upcoming release of her newest book.
About Kristin Smedley
With a fun-loving spirit and energetic personality, Kristin Smedley has guided her life in the direction of a career in teaching. However, when her two sons were born blind, Kristin walked away from the classroom to teach her sons how to navigate a world they could not see. This is part of the reason Kristin’s mantra is “Life is funny… sort of.”
With the right foundation and a multitude of resources, her children have achieved
more than most sighted children their age. Kristin has seen first hand that the grim statistics in the blind community, 70% unemployment rate, 14% college graduation rate, and 60% living in poverty, are a direct result of lack of access to the right tools and resources. She has dedicated her life to changing those statistics and making sure no other Mom has to sit isolated in devastation over a rare eye disease diagnosis.
In 2011, Kristin launched a nonprofit to fund research and resources for children living with the rare eye disease her sons have, CRB1 LCA/RP. Her efforts have sparked international research, OSA legislation, and support communities, Kristin has done a TEDx Talk in New York City to change perceptions of blindness.
In 2019, Kristin published her first book called Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight. It achieved #1 New Release and Best Seller on Amazon for paperback and Kindle and morphed into vi rant online support communities,
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Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Kathy King**
Be prepared for revelations in this episode! Robert Kingett, accessibility advocate, author and editor, joins Cheryl and Kathy for an exciting discussion brimming with encouragement and hope for authors, coping with marginalized identities. Robert offers new insights on a host of tooics, and resources from advice on submissions, to how to cope with rejection letters, discover paying markets, transform punlishing, LGBT rights, and conquer audio description. Discoveries, laughter, and free resources, who could ask for more?
About Robert Kingett
Robert Kingett is a totally blind author and accessibility advocate. He writes fiction and nonfiction, but often wears other hats. He is a sensitivity reader and occasionally blogs. He also writes and edits audio description. Robert publishes many short stories alongside editing anthologies he always makes time to read a book or check out a podcast.
He describes himself as a very weird person. Robert loves stealing unicorn shaped cookies from rainbow tinged cookie jars and tap dancing kittens. Robert enjoys networking with other minority authors, especially authors with disabilities and writers who identify as a member of the LGBT+ community.
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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Welcome to an incredible celebration of talent in Episode 27. From poetry to science fiction, short stories to flash fiction, we have a wide range of original writing for you to enjoy. Pay close attention and you will hear popular published authors, new authors and emerging writers.
Open Mic Program
Abbie Johnson Taylor “A Gouda Day for Jolene”
Email: abbietaylor945@gmail.com
Website: www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com
Marlene Mesot.— Excerpt from her book “The Purging Fire.” performed by Timothy G. Little.
Email: marl.mesot@gmail.com
Website: http://www.marlsmenagerie.com/
Michael Gandy “The Repairman” – A short story.
Email: thegandymysteries1@gmail.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 and streamed live on ACB MEDIA Community Channel
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.
Cheryl and Kathy interview author, poet and playwriter, Marlene Mesot about her experience writing mysteries, short stories, plays, and poetry! Moving back and forth across genres, she follows an unusual path as she crafts her work. We cover a wide span of topics with this talented writer. We know this episode will be packed with insights and tips of creativity, crossing genres, new ideas, and more. Your next GREAT idea could be waiting for you here!
Topics in this episode include
Writing across genres, why and how?
The reason writers need to read a lot!
Book distribution in many markets
Creating genre-defying books
Writing a book series
Finding ideas for books
Exploring poetry versus prose
Elements and types of poetry
Much inspiratio
More about Marlene Mesot
Marlene writes across genres; she publishes a mystery series, suspense, short stories, romance, poetry, blog posts, and even a play. She also identifies as a contemporary Christian author.
“The Purging Fire” is the first volume in her mystery series. It deftly weaves together mystery, love interests, and danger in the life of a college student who is blind. Tune in to learn about this book and her other published works!
Marlene has loved writing since an early childhood. From Manchester, New Hampshire, she is legally blind and moderately deaf due to nerve damage when born prematurely.
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 and streamed live on ACB MEDIA Community Channel
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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Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**
Don’t miss this extra dose of motivation, as our writers build their writing muscles! Join Cheryl and Kathy for more writing exercises. This episodes focus on short stories, flash fiction, and micro-fiction. Follow along and enjoy the activities with us as you listen to this episode of Writing Works Wonders! Learning, laughing, and much fun!
If you have questions, reach out to us- email, social media, phone or text message- we are here!
What are the Elements of a Short Story?
And how do we sharpen our skills for the 52 Words Contest?
We have seceral activities to test and build your mettle!
By the way, we are crazy enough to use these ideas in one writing activity- Friday the 13th, National Kool Aid Day, Blame Someone Else day, and Left-handers day. We will try our hand incorporating these in our writing activities.
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 and streamed live on ACB MEDIA Community Channel
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: Warm Up Exercises- Writing Workout! Prompts, Contests and Fun
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Join in for a writing workout! We have a lot to prepare for- contests, open mic, writing prompts and projects galore! Put on your writing workout outfit, it’s time to exercise those writing muscles with Cheryl, Kathy and the virtual group! When we set the timer, just pause the audio, write, and them resume. You may even submit your work to us! Listen in to find out how.
In this episode, Kathy and Cheryl facilitate writing exercises to practice and discus writing prompts. What’s hard? What is challenging? What do you enjoy? Abd what strategies do you use in responding to writing prompts? Check out what you can learn from the fun, activities, readings, and discussion which develop!
Several participants read their submissions to the weekly writing prompts. Are you receiving them? If not visit the websitem go to Contact Us and join the email list today. Yes, it is free.
Valuable Episode Resources
The Writer Magazine – NLS, BARD, Talking Books
Writing Works Wonders offers
Writing prompts, contests, Open Mic events, & more
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 and streamed live on ACB MEDIA Community Channel
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.
Guest Author- Anne Chiappetta
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Author readings, writing groups, reading perfor,amces, open mics, workshops – authors have so many opportunities to present!
This episode is truly one of a kind! What a terrific discussion about improving our presentation skills, whether we are sighted, low vision or blind. Listen in as successful authors discuss how they navigate the barriers they encounter.
Ann Chiappetta, published author, podcaster and performer, shares strategies for audio prompting.
About Ann Chiappetta
“Making meaningful connections with others through writing”.
Since 1998, Ann’s poems, creative nonfiction, essays and fiction have appeared in print journals, online magazines, blogs and small press reviews. Because listening to a story or poem is reading with one’s ears, Ann strives to produce all her writing in audio for people with print disabilities, including performance poetry podcast interviews and informational presentations.
Ann lives in New York’s historic and beautiful lower Hudson valley and continues to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with her assistive technology.
For links to Ann’s books, performances, and past interviews, go to: www.annchiappetta.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.
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.
Featured: Kathy King is Center Stage
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Benefits of podcasts for authors? What are they, how can you do it? Can you podcast if you are blind or low vision? Absolutely, listen to how Kathy and Cheryl accomplish it! Why podcasts versus upload audio to websites? Steps to get started and where will you “travel” as a podcaster?
How and why did Writing Works Wonders start podcasting? We were a Zoom call, then we started podcasting! Why did we do it and how do we do it as authors who are visually impaired?
Kathy’s podcasting technical and hosting experience began in 2005. She had several podcasts in 2005-2010 which spanned hundreds of hours and many millions of listens.
BONUS: Cheryl and Kathy share multiple ideas about how authors may use podcasts to cultivate their followers and reader audience.
More about Kathy King
Dr. Kathy King not only has vast experience in podcasting, but also is an award winning author and editor publishing over 30 books and 200+ articles/papers. She is a retired professor of instructional technology and adult learning. As a series editor with Information Age Publishing and in her private coaching, she guides authors through the writing and publishing processes. “Kathy” is a popular keynote and conference speaker, mentor, and writing consultant. As a professor for 30+ years, she was a researcher, administrator, and educator.
In 2019, Kathy began her journey with vision loss. A small, silent stroke (NAION – an optic nerve condition) left her with low vision. At this point, she was unable to read or see a computer screen. In 2021, another rare episode of NAION reduced her sight further. Although she is now legally blind, Kathy enjoys writing, virtual volunteering, podcasting, public speaking, and coaching authors.
Podcasting Notes
Pearl necklace comparison. Each episode is the pearl. They are all linked together into the feed.
That feed automates distribution of the episodes to thee podcast directories
Look for the Writing Works Wonders forthcoming book and tutorials on Podcasting.
Can I podcast if I’m blind or low vision? Absolutely, listen to how Kathy and Cheryl accomplish it!
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.
Featured – Cheryl McNeil Fisher is center stage
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Stand-Out Book Marketing that Works!
Powerful strategies to get noticed and increase revenue. In thus fun and informative episode, we mine Cheryl’s success in book marketing. She provides the inside story on ancillaries and accessories she developed for her books, series, and readers. Cheryl says, “I triple my profits at a minimum on the extras that complement my books.” Do you need motivation to begin or continue marketing your books? Or maybe you need new ideas? This Writing Works Wonders episode will help while inspiring you!
BONUS: Cheryl and Kathy field a wide range of questions from authors about marketing.
Discover answers to these questions about your books
What is the mindset that works?
What are the keys to author marketing ?
How to initiate conversations?
How cn you be a walking advertisement?
What do you need to keep in your book sales roller bag?
What book bling does Cheryl use?
Why are you a powerful marketer?
Out of the box thinking works!
More about Cheryl McNeil Fisher
Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach.
**Seminars and Workshops for Adults and Children. **
Cheryl‘s creative children’s books nurture imagination, goodness, kindness, and thankfulness, while introducing the lifestyles of differently abled people. Her publications range from fiction to nonfiction. Audiences benefit from Cheryl’s counseling background through her positive, supportive perspective.
Not only an author, for over 25 years Cheryl has been a national motivational speaker and workshop leader. She inspires audiences and readers to discover the strength to face setbacks, and reach their dreams.
Both in her career and volunteer work, Cheryl advocates for children and adults with a full spectrum of differently special traits.
Learn more about Cheryl’s books, seminars, and speaking
Ancillaries and marketing materials for your books- t-shirts, ball caps, bookmarks, brcelets, necklaces, posters, banners, yard signs, Meet the Author!
Vistaprint
Book tables for ‘Back of the Room” book sales and book shows!
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.
Tooic: Getting Started Submitting for
Publishing and Contests
Guest Author: DeAnna Quietwater Noriega
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Don’t miss this in-depth interview of how one author develops ideas and began her writing career. In addition, we explore strategies and forums for sharing our writing with the world.
We know you will enjoy this episode as author DeAnna Quietwarer Noriega joins cohosts Cheryl and Kathy to discuss “Getting Started Submitting for Publication & Contests!”
A discussion and Q&A with author DeAnna Quietwater Noriega
We share plenty of suggestions and answer your questions during our shows ! In this episode, we reveal the inside view on this often confusing and mystifying topic. A sampling of questions include
How to get started submitting?
What types of writing can be submitted?
How do we find the best places to submit our work?
How to learn of writing contests?
Your questions, experiences and resources!
Episode 22 Continues this topic with “Successful Submissions” **Coming in August at www.WritingWorksWonders.com
About DeAnna Noriega
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 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.
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.
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: Round Robin Story Telling
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Something completely different! Fun and informative. Don’t miss the stories we spontaneously created using a special technique. From llamas to bananas, see if you can anticipate the twists and turns these authors synthesized on the fly.
—Round Robin Storytelling – Chain Storytelling –Progressive Storytelling! —
Yes, they use all those names, but the point is pretty much the same, the next person/author adds on more to the story. And we had great fun using this technique to exercise our creativity and explore new skills to add our repertoire. Let’s see where the stories take the group! Drama, mystery, and humor included.
We began with a story prompt from different genres each time. We also experimented with different guidelines for the storytelling. Are you ready to laugh? Click play!
YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE!
We need to know- which do you like best?
Award-winning books -Wicked— Wicked and Deadly children’s series by Australian authors, Paul Jennings and Morris Gleitzmann. They wrote the book by alternating writing chapters. They then sent the chapters to the other author to write the next chapter. The Wicked series even was made into a movie!
The Floating Admiral, a detective novel, published In 1931 which was written consecutively by 13 families mystery authors! Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Anthony Berkeley, and G.K. Chesterton, and other authors provided their own solution to the mystery as an epilogue. You can choose which solution you like !
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.
Guest: Patrick Taylor Format: Discussion with Participants
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Don’t miss this stellar event—master storyteller, Patrick Taylor, discusses writing and his New York Times best-selling books with Writing Works Wonders hosts and audience. We turned the author’s lounges into a virtual pub in honor of his Irish Country Doctor series complete with Irish music.
This episode is Part 2 of Dr. Taylor’s visit with Writing Works Wonders. Get ready for more discoveries and learning! In his discussion with the participants, Patrick demonstrates his quick humor, appreciate of his readers, and understanding of the needs of develooing writers. Enjoy the abundance of laughter and insight for readers and writers alike.
<h4>Part 2 – Discussion among Dr. Taylor & Participants</h4>
Visit the website for Part 1 of the episode, to listen to the interview all in one file, or to watch a video version of Patrick’s reading for us!
More about Patrick Taylor
Dr. Patrick Taylor, M.D., was brought up in Bangor, Northern Ireland, and received his medical education in Ulster. He initially practised in a rural Ulster village akin to Ballybucklebo before taking specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. After living in Belfast through the first two years of the recent Irish Troubles (1969-1994) he and his family emigrated to Canada where he pursued a career in medical research and teaching in the field of human infertility. His contributions have been honoured with three lifetime achievement awards including the Lifetime Award of Excellence of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society.
He is well known for his humorous, historical fiction series, The Irish Country Doctor. However, beyond the beloved village and characters of Ballybucklebo, North Ireland, he published over 170 scientific papers and six textbooks. And for ten years, (1991-2001) he was editor-in-chief of the Canadian Obstetrics and Gynaecology journal. In this interview, he shares how his life in North Ireland, medical career, an early medical humor column informed his popular books. Patrick has also authored two more novels and short story anthologies.
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.
Guest: Patrick Taylor Part 1
Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Don’t miss this stellar event—master storyteller, Patrick Taylor, discusses writing and his New York Times best-selling books with Writing Works Wonders hosts and audience. We turned the author’s lounges into a virtual pub in honor of his Irish Country Doctor series complete with Irish music.
From discovering how he created the village and comical, dysfunctional characters of Ballybucklebo to listening to Dr Taylor read a hysterical passage. This episode provides abundant laughter and insight for readers and writers.
<h4>——Part 1 is the Interview and a reading by Dr. Taylor</h4>
—— Part 2 /Episode 17 (Discussion with participants) will be available
—— All-In-One episode and Part2 both available at our website
—— Video of Patrick reading from one of his books for us!
More about Patrick Taylor
Dr. Patrick Taylor, M.D., was brought up in Bangor, Northern Ireland, and received his medical education in Ulster. He initially practised in a rural Ulster village akin to Ballybucklebo before taking specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. After living in Belfast through the first two years of the recent Irish Troubles (1969-1994) he and his family emigrated to Canada where he pursued a career in medical research and teaching in the field of human infertility. His contributions have been honoured with three lifetime achievement awards including the Lifetime Award of Excellence of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society.
He is well known for his humorous, historical fiction series, The Irish Country Doctor. However, beyond the beloved village and characters of Ballybucklebo, North Ireland, he published over 170 scientific papers and six textbooks. And for ten years, (1991-2001) he was editor-in-chief of the Canadian Obstetrics and Gynaecology journal. In this interview, he shares how his life in North Ireland, medical career, an early medical humor column informed his popular books. Patrick has also authored two more novels and short story anthologies.
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.