Episode 535 - Lynn Greenberg and Jonathan Greenberg - Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure, what makes you different is what makes you great

Robby the taxi has dyslexia, but he doesn’t let that stand in the way of doing a great job driving riders all around the city. Even though he can’t read the street signs, he has a wonderful memory and knows the streets by heart. One day, a regular customer asks him to go somewhere ...

Episode 534 - Peter Gribble - Welcome to the City of the Magicians - a looming crisis is about to reinvigorate Magic in all its wonders and dangers

Canadian Author, Peter Gribble has written for NUVO and other magazines in British Columbia.

For over ten years he wrote a monthly gardening column for a local Vancouver paper.

The City of the Magicians is his first published series.

I wondered how a pacifist, non-violent city-state could e...

Episode 533 - Corinna Dunn - Note To Self - Lessons on Trauma and Thriving in its Aftermath

Corinna is a complete boss. She is always up for a new challenge and that is why she has worn so many hats.  She is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, childhood mental abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence.  

It was these experiences that drove her to serve as a volunteer CASA worker for 6 years...

Episode 532 - Courtney Hennis - Mailbox Friends, The Loss of A Spouse, Grief and the Power of a Letter

Hi everyone,

I’m a new author, and I’m excited to share my latest book, Breaking: Understanding the Loss of a Partner. This book is deeply personal—it reflects my journey as a widow and was written in the wake of my spouse’s passing. My hope is that it brings comfort and understanding to others navigating this profound loss.

I releas...

Episode 530 - Wendy A Horwitz - Author of Milkweed and Honey Cake - A Memoir in Ritual Moments

Raised in small-town Connecticut, educated in public schools, then Harvard and Temple Universities, I’ve had a mixed metaphor of a career. I’ve been a (happy) fish out of water: a doctoral student in psychology with an undergraduate history degree; a psychologist in pediatric medicine; a clinician among academic scholars; a social scientis...

Episode 529 - Karen Essex - Award-winning journalist and a screenwriter and author of Kleopatra

About the Author

Karen Essex is the author of Kleopatra, Pharaoh, Stealing Athena, Dracula in Love, and the international bestseller Leonardo’s Swans, which won Italy’s prestigious 2007 Premio Roma for foreign fiction. An award-winning journalist and a screenwriter, she lives in Los Angeles, California.  

Here’s a bit more about my novels:

K...

Episode 528 - Samantha Rose - Emmy award-winning television writer and bestselling author, specializing in literary support and book collaboration with celebrities

Samantha Rose is an Emmy award-winning television writer and a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who specializes in literary support and book collaboration with celebrities, experts and industry leaders. Her narrative, non-fiction projects fall under the cat...

Episode 527 - Bruce Bishop - Future Historical Fiction, A Trilogy and a new book, Grow up, Rory Rafferty

Why I write fiction

Like many authors, I began writing stories from a young age. I was lucky to pursue a career in travel writing from the mid-1990s to the mid-2010s, both online and in print. Those assignments literally and figuratively opened the world to me, but it wasn't until the Covid19 pandemic that I began to take fic...

Episode 526 - Brenda May Whiteman - UNMET NEEDS NEVER GO AWAY - A New Paradigm for Raising Our Children in the 21st Century

We are all individuals with personal life experiences that shape and mold us in both constructive and challenging ways. It is necessary to integrate and metabolize the emotional, psychological, spiritual and physical components of our total life experience in order to expand and deepen our consciousness.  In th...

Episode 525 - Richard DeVeau - Light's Out - We Paint a Picture of a special forces veteran, CIA officer, and leader of Boston's Homeland Security team

About the author

After majoring in marketing at Bentley University, Richard spent a career as a copywriter and creative director serving such clients as Red Lobster, Ducati Motorcycles, Marriott Hotels, and Clorox. He also brought his writing skills to bear for communication...

Episode 524 - Josh Mendoza - Filmmaker, Storyteller and Author of Shadow of the Eternal Watcher

Josh Mendoza is a screenwriter, director, producer and author. 

Mendoza is the founder of Strike the Sun Entertainment, and his movie work has been recognized by film festivals and competitions alike. He is best known for his feature film, WHAT STILL REMAINS, which he wrote, directed and produced. Decider called the movie a “great follow-u...

Episode 523 - Paul Vecchiet - The Disclosure Paradox, science fiction novels

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paul Vecchiet was born in Trieste, Italy and came to the United States with his parents at the age of three. He’s lived most of his life in Chicago suburbs. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in architecture design. Soon after, he joined the Air Force to be a Civil Engineering officer where he had an experience that c...

Episode 522 - Julie Strong - The Tudor Prophecy, An epic, literary tale blending Game of Thrones and Little Women

Julie Strong is a soon-to-be-retired family physician in Halifax, Nova Scotia; she has an ongoing shamanic practice where she addresses the spiritual causes of illness. 

Julie was born in Manchester, England, grew up in Wales, Australia, and Ireland, and emigrated to Canada in 1980. Her medical degree is from Trinity Coll...

Episode 521 - Mario Halim Wissa - Empowering minds, one word at a time and Unleashing Communication for a brighter tomorrow

With over two (2) decades of experiences in the field of communication [interpersonal and intrapersonal], I have dedicated my journey to fostering meaningful connections and driving positive change through effective dialogue. My expertise spans various industries, from finance to technology, where I have honed ...

EPISODE 520 - Vincent Valkier - Author of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror stories

Book: Digital Soul is a collection of three short stories bookended by two novellas that seeks to examine humanity's rapidly changing relationship with technology and the hidden dangers and costs associated with technological evolution. The opening novella is set in the recent past, and the successive stories move forward in time an...

Episode 519 - Brandon Neely - Author of Five Smooth Stones - A Journey of Financial Centering

Five Smooth Stones: A Journey of Financial Centering

Unlock your financial potential with Five Smooth Stones, the innovative money journal designed for high achievers. This powerful tool provides clear, actionable steps to reach your financial goals with confidence.

Why Choose Five Smooth Stones?

Clarity...

Episode 518 - Dr. Paul Corona - The Doctor for Depression, Author of The Corona Protocol - A Scientifically Proven Medical Solution to Stop Addiction, Bullying, Homelessness, School Shootings

Dr. Paul Corona

"The Doctor for Depression"

Achieve optimal mental and physical health by unlocking secret truths about your own mind/body connection.

Book: The Corona Protocol

A Scientifically Proven Medical Solution to Stop Add...

Episode 517 - Carolyn Nicholson - Stories From the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands - A land full of fairies, witches, water monsters, ghosts, and other supernatural creatures

Carolyn was born in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, worked in the health information management field, taught in post-secondary education, and was in ministry in The United Church of Canada. After her retirement, she began researching her ancestors; after many ...

Episode 516 - Matt Drago - Actor Staring in SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA - Bringing A Script to the Screen

Matt Drago is an actor living in Los Angeles. Best known for his role as Fabian in SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA, he has appeared in a variety of other projects including Disney’s Counting Scars viral video, What Would Jesus Do: The Journey Continues, Ridley Scott’s Prophets of Science Fiction, and the popular audio drama podcast No Other Way. 

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