Crafting Your 2021 Reading Plan - Episode 2

Publisher and Managing Editor at Common Deer Press, Kirsten Marion | Episode 45   Kirsten Marion has always been passionate about books and writing. Her background is in English, Classics, and psychology, and her day job is acquiring and publishing books for children and teens.   After decades spent traveling the world and living throughout North America and in Russia and Chile, she has a unique mix of experiences to color her imaginary worlds. Lucy & Dee has been percolating for many years now and draws inspiration from books, travels, her children, and her grandchildren.   Chapters:   00:00:00  An intro to Kirsten Marion  00:01:20  Kirsten Marion Background 00:02:02  Purchasing a Publishing Company 00:04:42  Common Deer Press 00:06:08  Publishing Children's Books 00:08:29  Biggest Competitor in Children's Books 00:13:34  Author Profile under Common Deer Press 00:19:01  What is Common Deer Press looking for an author? 00:36:00  Encouraging contemplating and self-publishing 00:37:48  Common Deer Press Last quarter of 2022 Kirsten Marion’s Links   Website: https://kirstenmarion.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kirstenlmarion/ Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/kirsten_marion Links to The Bookaholic   Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in the bio.   Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com   Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic  F O L L O W  M E   // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins   // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/   // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/   // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/   // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic   // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1   // LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/   EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

31 Okt 202241min

Kirsten Fowler has loved writing since a young girl and has always kept a journal for expression, therapeutic value, and family history. Throughout high school and college, she wrote and designed several newspapers. She currently lives in a small town in Utah with her husband, Jeremy, her four children, Millie, Isaac, Eliza, and Evelyn, and their dog, Luna. She is a jack of all trades, master of none. Kirsten dabbles in music, including singing, guitar, ukulele, fiddle, and, of course, the recorder. She also likes to draw and paint, whether on canvas or furniture. Dancing is a love of hers, but now simply enjoys waltzing around the kitchen with her husband or jamming out to tunes with her kids.  00:00:00 An intro to Kirsten Fowler 00:00:33 What is Fragile X?  00:03:18 When was fragile X first diagnosed? 00:06:17 Get more information about Fragile x 00:08:38 How did Kirsten manage the special needs of her children? 00:15:00 Recognizing Fragile X syndrome 00:26:10 Taking medication or the therapist 00:30:35 What carriers of fragile x can experience?   Kirsten Fowler’s Links Website: https://kirstenfowler.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirstenAuthorFowler   Links to The Bookaholic   Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com   Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic    F O L L O W  M E // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins   // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/   // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/   // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/   // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic   // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1   // LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/   EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic    Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic on Instagram and click the link in bio.

17 Okt 202238min

Alice McVeigh (pen name for speculative fiction: Spaulding Taylor) was born in South Korea, of American diplomatic parents, and lived in Asia until she was 13, when the family returned to Washington D.C. Alice McVeigh is a London-based ghost writer previously published by Orion Publishing in contemporary fiction (While the Music Lasts and Ghost Music). A professional cellist, who performed for over fifteen years with orchestras including the BBC Symphony and Royal Philharmonic.  She is married with one daughter, is addicted to tennis, and spends part of every year in Crete. 00:00:00 An intro to Alice McVeigh 00:00:50 HARRIET: A Jane Austen Variation. 00:05:46 Heroines of the Jane Austen 00:09:50 The faith of Jane Austen 00:13:49  Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel 00:17:52 How did Alice draw into writing the Jane Austen novel? 00:23:33 Spaulding Taylor vs Alice McVeigh 00:30:00 Ghost Writing 00:33:00 Dumbed by one of Big 5 publisher 00:38:42 One thing to advice for a new writer 00:43:53 Contact Information Alice McVeigh’s Links Website: https://alicemcveigh.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60228975-harriet Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mcveigh.alice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alice.mcveigh.5/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astmcveigh1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-mcveigh-59ab1718/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicemcveigh0?lang=en Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/astmcveigh/_saved/ Links to The Bookaholic Register to win my FREE monthly book giveaway at www.book-a-holic.com or head over to @truebookaholic in Instagram and click link in bio. Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic    F O L L O W  M E // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/ // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/ // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/ // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

13 Okt 202244min

Chioma Nnani writes multicultural fiction for women aged 18+ who aspire to be strong, independent and fulfilled.Her first full-length novel, “Forever There For You” opened the door for her to have her own radio show in the United Kingdom. She is also the author of “Because Home Is”, and co-authored the Fearless Five by Four Boxed Set.   00:00:00  An intro to Chioma Nnani 00:01:13  Chioma's writer's journey 00:11:20  The first book 00:22:42  “Forever There For You” Premises 00:25:40  Husband's character background 00:28:51  Shorts stories collections 00:36:27  Chioma's upcoming stories 00:39:00  Wrapping Up   Chioma Nnani’s links:   Website: https://talent.fearlessstoryteller.org/our-talent/chiomannani/ https://estheretim.org/links/ https://estheretim.org/books/ https://estheretim.org/blog/ https://fearlessstoryteller.org/forever-there-for-you/   Social Media Accounts   FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.fearless.storyteller IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.fearless.storyteller/   Links to The Bookaholic   Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. www.book-a-holic.com Website: www.book-a-holic.com YouTube: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins Instagram: @truebookaholic Facebook: @truebookaholic Pinterest: @truebookaholic TikTok: @truebookaholic Twitter: @truebookaholic1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-p... Email: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

5 Okt 202239min

Kelly Sokol is an MFA-Creative Writing graduate with a concentration in fiction from Goddard College, where she studied with John McManus, Rahna Reiko Rizzuto, and Darcey Steinke. She has been featured on NPR, discussing the portrayal of motherhood and postpartum depression in fiction. She teaches creative writing at The Muse Writers Center. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She resides in Norfolk, Virginia.   Chapters:    00:00:00 An intro to Kelley Sokol 00:00:37 Kelley's published author journey  00:06:20 Imposter Syndrome 00:10:20 The Muse Writers Center 00:12:07 First book "The Unprotected" 00:22:02 Second book "Breach" 00:26:55 Out of comfort zone 00:31:55 Wrapping Up   Kelley Sokol’s Links   Website: https://www.kellysokol.com/   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sokol.kelly/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellysokol.author   Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelly_sokol Links to The Bookaholic   Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com   Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic  F O L L O W  M E   // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins   // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/   // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/   // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/   // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic   // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1   // LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/   EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Win a free book of the month!  www.book-a-holic.com. Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

30 Sep 202233min

Liz Alterman is a writer based in New Jersey. She began contributing to The Muse in 2014 after she and her husband were laid off simultaneously. Sad Sacked, her memoir chronicling that period, was released by Audible Original in November 2021. Liz’s work can also be found on Business Insider, Realtor.com, and other sites. Her personal essays have appeared in The New York Times   00:00:00 An intro to Liz Alterman 00:01:22 How Liz become a writer. 00:04:52 Sad Sacked book 00:11:04 Transitioning to young adult fiction 00:14:54 He'll be waiting book 00:15:26 The Perfect Neighborhood book 00:18:55 How does Liz juggle all the genres she writes 00:31:00 Contact Information   Liz Alterman’s Links   Website: https://www.lizalterman.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizalterman/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liz.alterman/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethalterman/   Links to The Bookaholic   Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com   Shop Your Books at the Bookaholic Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic       F O L L O W  M E   // YOUTUBE: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins https://www.youtube.com/c/BookaholicDeirdrePippins   // INSTAGRAM: @truebookaholic https://www.instagram.com/truebookaholic/   // FACEBOOK: @truebookaholic https://www.facebook.com/bookaholicpodcast/   // PINTEREST: @truebookaholic https://www.pinterest.ph/TrueBookaholic/   // TIKTOK: @truebookaholic   // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1   // LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/   EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com   Subscribe to the tribe for exclusive Q&As with authors, FREE books, and more!  Join here: https://fantastic-producer-9066.ck.page/bb9c426296   Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

24 Sep 202233min

Heather Mathes began modeling in 1988. She continued modeling professionally after graduating from the Ohio State University with a B.S. in Marketing in 1993 before signing her first contract fit modeling with a major national retailer in 1996. She did this unconsciously as these methods became her norm. These methods and more are what she shares in her book PAID TO BE PERFECT: THE SECRET TO FINDING YOUR PERFECT. She lives in Columbus, OH with her husband, her son, and her dog.   00:00:00   An intro to Heather Mathes 00:00:45   What is Paid to Be Perfect about 00:03:46   Confusing thoughts/messages  00:06:45   What exactly is a fit model? 00:09:40   What exercise can do to your body? 00:17:05   Different bodies 00:20:28   My perfect foods 00:22:00   Inflammation 00:25:00   Set your mind to living a complete life 00:28:15   Skincare 00:34:20   Contact Information   Heather Mathes’ Links   Website: https://www.paidtobeperfect.com/   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/heathersbook/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitmodelsecrets/ Links to The Bookaholic   Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google or wherever you listen to podcasts. www.book-a-holic.com   Website: www.book-a-holic.com YouTube: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins Instagram: @truebookaholic Facebook: @truebookaholic Pinterest: @truebookaholic TikTok: @truebookaholic Twitter: @truebookaholic1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ Email: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com

17 Sep 202235min

Tim McCarthy has a Master’s Degree in Education and a Grandmaster rank in martial arts. He has combined his years of experience as a classroom teacher and administrator (in both public and private schools) with even more years of experience teaching and developing martial arts programs to create a simple plan for the education of children.   Chapters: 00:00:00   An intro to Tim McCarthy 00:00:56   Tim's background made him able to offer parenting help 00:02:04   Addressing people's folks 00:03:47   Raising 4 Dimensional Children in 2 Dimensional World 00:05:30   Handling parents who are not spiritual 00:09:42   How do parents stop phones from raising their children 00:15:31   Punishment of the child from parents' perspective 00:21:00   Children developing skills 00:21:00   Parenting advice 00:27:25   Contact Information   Tim McCarthy’s Links Website: https://4d-2d.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-mccarthy-654662179/   Links to The Bookaholic  Remember to subscribe to the podcast – Apple, Spotify, Google or wherever you listen to podcasts. Website: www.book-a-holic.com YouTube: youtube.com/bookaholic-DeirdrePippins Instagram: @truebookaholic Facebook: @truebookaholic Pinterest: @truebookaholic TikTok: @truebookaholic Twitter: @truebookaholic1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ Email: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com

9 Sep 202228min