Jolene's Book and Writers Talk

Unlocking the Mind: Dr. Jaya Explores 'Baby Senses' and the World of Sensory Neuroscience

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jaya, a neuroscientist, engineer, artist, and award-winning author of 'Baby Senses,' a sensory neuroscience primer for all ages. Dr. Jaya discusses her journey in combining art and science, her self-publishing experience, and the creative process behind 'Baby Senses,' a book that explores 16 fascinating hum...

Interview with Children's Author Jennifer Nestor: EmpoweringStories and Writing Journeys

Welcome to Jolene's Books and Writers Talk! In this episode,host Jolene MacFadden interviews children's author Jennifer Nestor about herbook 'Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality,' self-publishingexperiences, and her advice for new authors. Jennifer discusses the importanceof nurturing individuality and self-worth in c...

Join multi-genre author Debra Parmley as she shares her experiences and insights on writing, living as a full-time RVer, and adapting to changes in her life. Known for her military romantic suspense novels and 1920s romance series, Debra has authored over 40 books. She discusses her journey from traditional to indie publishing, the importance of making books accessible through large print and audio formats, and her innovative use o...

Interview with Author Lori Thorn: Navigating Indie Publishing & Paranormal Romance

Join us as we sit down with contemporary romance author Lori Thorn. Lori shares insights into her writing journey, life in Clearwater, Florida, and her latest book, 'Enchanting Elixirs.' Discover her transition into paranormal romance, her strong presence on TikTok, and her experiences with indie publishing. Lori also discusses her aspiration to c...

Lana McAra: Award-Winning Author & Ghostwriter Shares Her Writing Journey and Tips

Join us in an engaging discussion with Lana McAra, an accomplished author and ghostwriter with 45 published titles and over a million copies sold. Lana, a 2001 Christie Award winner, shares her journey of writing, editing, and coaching, elaborating on her latest novel 'The Englewood Medium: Shaken, but Not Stirred.' Dive into her exper...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Hannah Hart, a self-published author of "The Ugly Side of the F Word," as she discusses her motivations for writing the book, aimed at helping women navigate their career journeys, achieve work-life balance, and prioritize their mental and physical health. Learn about her experiences with self-publishing, her passion for helping women through challenging life events, and her thou...

In this episode, Linda Hansen, an 80-year-old watercolor artist turned children's book author, shares her serendipitous journey into writing and illustrating. Linda, who never intended to be an author, discusses her self-publishing experiences, the importance of marketing, and her successes with platforms like Amazon and IngramSpark. She also touches on the challenges and rewards of selling books independently and through books...

Exploring 'Heart of the World' with Author T.F. Burke

Join YA author T.F. Burke as she delves into her debut novel, 'Fairies Don't Lie,' and shares insights on her upcoming sequel, 'Fairies Don't Forgive.' Burke discusses the importance of belonging, the inspiration behind her unique fairy creatures, and the creative process behind her Heart of the World series. She also shares her experiences wit...

Get ready for an inspiring and dynamic conversation on this episode of Jolene's Book and Writers Talk Podcast! We're sitting down with Gainesville's own Mallory O'Connor, an art historian turned novelist and curator extraordinaire. From her acclaimed memoir The Kitchen and the Studio: A Memoir of Food and Art to her sweeping American River Trilogy and her dive into paranormal sci-fi, Mallory’s creativity knows no bo...

Jolenes Book and Writers Talk - Year 3 Episode 6 - Author Maggie Fitzroy joins me to talk about her latest book and other things in regards to writing and the writing business. Please visit her website: https://maggiefitzroy.com/ Indie Authors we can help you get your book formatted and published, create a website and begin your book marketing journey through social media. Please subscribe, like, share and comment on all of our ...

Jolenes Book and Writers Talk - Episode 5 - Year 3 With Author Mary Buchanan. Madison County Florida Romance and Cozy Mystery Author Mary Buchanan joined our podcast to talk about her Madison County Florida Series, the latest book, her writing process and much more.

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Jolene's Book and Writers Talk Season 2 - Episode 1 - Interviewing South Carolina Author Debby Grahl. We will be talking with Suspense/Mystery/Romance writer Debbie Grahl from Hilton Head, South Carolina. She introduces her latest book "Island Heat" and we discuss author newsletters, how her Carolina Series came about and much more. https://www.debbygrahl.com/

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Jolene's Book and Writers Talk Podcast - Year 3 - Episode 4 - Author Richard Gartee. Welcome to the 4th episode of the podcast. This week we feature - a published author of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry from Gainesville, Florida. He has recently published his 8th fiction book called Orgone Gizmo. Check out his website for more information: http://www.gartee.com/index.html

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Jolenes Book and Writers Talk Podcast Year 3 Episode 3 With Author Cindi Handley Goodeaux. Cindi Handley Goodeaux lives in Florida with her husband and muse. She is a proud mom, graphic designer wannabe, and sometime poet. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and a professional member of the Cat Writers Association (CWA). Crimson Cloak Publishing publishes her children’s books.

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Becky Parker Geist is the founder and CEO of @ProAudioVoices Inc. - We are going to be discussing audio book narrating for authors including single, pairs and full-cast production as well as how AI will affect us all.

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After receiving her M.F.A. in Acting in 1981, Becky began narrating Talking Books for the Blind through the Library of Congress, na...

Jolenes Book and Writers Talk - Year 3 Episode 1 -RVing Romance Author Casey Dawes

Montana Romance Author Casey Dawes is a Full-Time RVer. She has written and published 32 books so far. She has five series of stories. Today we are talking about her RV Park Romance Series - A later-in-life romantic comedy series that follows three sisters as they tour the country in their RV. Book 1 "Grown Up Second Chance" was published i...

Jolenes Books and Writers Talk - Season 2 - Episode 14 - Interview With Jenny Dearinger Author - Is the President of The Writers Alliance of Gainesville and a Published Children author. One book of which is up for a Royal Palm Childrens Award for 2023. We talk about writing children's stories and how similar and different it is from adult fiction. We also talk about her group the Writers Alliance of Gainesville and the upcoming...

Jolenes Book and Writers Talk - Season 2 -Episode 13 - Interview With Author Sharon Brubaker. Sharon is a mystery, magic and romance writer, a retired librarian and an avid gardener as well as a seaglass jewelry artist. She is a 2023 National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award winner sponsored by the First Coast Romance Writers. We talk about her books, her writing and publishing journey as well as sea glassing around the world. H...

Jolenes Book and Writers Talk - Season 2 - Episode 12 - Dr. Pamela Grey Author. Dr. Grey joined us to speak about her first published book called "Power Your Decisions Self Study Workshop" which she created as a guide to the 1968 Book by Dr. Raymond Charles Barker called "The Power of Decision." A personal journey to discover how you train yourself into making better and better decisions for your life. We also s...