Banned Books with Francisca Goldsmith - Episode 11

Teri Brown is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author who loves word games, reading, bumming on the beach, taking photos, singing in the shower, hunting for bargains, ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and mentoring others. Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity. 00:00:00 An intro to Teri Brown 00:01:20 Writing Journey 00:04:27 Sunflower Beneath the Snow 00:08:55 Historical Fiction  00:13:38 Favorite Character 00:16:36 An Enemy Like Me 00:24:30 Wrapping Up Teri Brown’s Links Website: https://www.terimbrown.com/   IG: https://www.instagram.com/terimbrown_author/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TeriMBrownAuthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeriMBrown1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/TeriMBrown/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@TeriMBrown_Author 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 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. 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 https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins  https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

7 Mar 202325min

Lisa Towles is an award-winning, Amazon bestselling crime novelist and a passionate speaker on the topics of fiction writing, creativity, and Strategic Self Care. Lisa has nine crime novels in print with a new title, Salt Island, forthcoming in June of 2023. Her latest thriller, The Ridders, was an Amazon #2 Kindle Bestseller and won an American Fiction Award. Her psychological thriller, Hot House was an Amazon #1 Bestseller and the first-place Winner of the 2022 Book Fest Literary Award in Mystery & Crime. 00:00:00  An intro to Lisa Towles 00:01:22  The Ridders 00:04:07  Lisa's creative process 00:08:16  Writing Trilogy 00:10:22  Publishing process 00:14:24  Hot House characters 00:20:24  Lisa's Books Awards 00:22:19  Wrapping Up Lisa Towles’ Links Website: http://lisatowles.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lisa-Towles/author/B001JS7KWI?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/lisatowleswriter https://www.instagram.com/authorlisatowles/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatowles/ https://twitter.com/writertowles 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 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. 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 https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins  https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

28 Feb 202323min

John Giordano has gone through an incredible life transformation, from the stigma of childhood sexual abuse, homelessness, and a severe addiction to being a renowned addiction expert with 36 years of sobriety. John has appeared on many national and local television and radio shows as a respected addiction expert. He has also contributed to over 79 scientific peer-reviewed research papers. Research Gate ranks him as one of the top researchers in the world. 00:00:00 An intro to John Giordano 00:01:17 The Kid From the South Bronx Who Never Gave Up 00:04:02 Where everything started 00:28:03 Year in the '90s 00:40:50 Wrapping Up John's Links Website: www.johnjgiordano.com www.kidfromthesouthbronx.com 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 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. 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 https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins  https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

27 Feb 202342min

In 2018, Emmanuel launched a personal podcast called Flavors Unknown, featuring a series of conversations with trending and award-winning chefs, pastry chefs, and mixologists from around the United States. Emmanuel Laroche has access to a variety of acclaimed people in the food industry.  Chapters:  00:00:00 An intro to Emmanuel Laroche  00:01:45 Writing Conversation Behind the Kitchen Door 00:03:57 Publishing Journey 00:07:02 How Emmanuel's book started 00:10:03 50 American Chefs 00:14:56 Unsatisfied 00:20:44 Recommended Restaurant to check out 00:32:00 Top 3 trans food 00:36:36 Flavor of the year 00:40:35 Wrapping Up   Emmanuel’ Links   Website: https://flavorsunknown.com/ https://flavorsunknown.com/subscribe-to-my-podcast-flavors-unknown/ https://flavorsunknown.com/conversations-behind-the-kitchen-door/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ymcT3IVTmk 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   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.   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 https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic   // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1   // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins  https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/   // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com   Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

22 Feb 202341min

Sandy Ciaramitaro the founder and President of The Good Eggs Foundation, has taught Morality, Ethics, and Social Justice. Author of The Good Eggs Series of books, essential concepts for Children about Virtues, Diversity, and Service. The social-emotional learning series for children 5-12, improving quality of life for children. The Good Eggs, Virtues, The Good Eggs Travel the World, Diversity, The Good Eggs in the Community, Service. 00:00 An intro to Sandy Ciaramitaro 00:01:17 The Good Eggs 00:07:30 Background: The book support 00:08:30 12 Chapters about 00:11:58 The Good Eggs Travel the World 00:14:25 The Good Eggs in the Community 00:15:50 The Good Eggs Foundation 00:21:55 Wrapping Up Debbie Weiss’ Links Website: https://www.thegoodeggs.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodeggsfoundation/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTgWWHXR7_Yueqv4kxjvNA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodEggsFoundation/?ref=pages_you_manage Twitter: https://twitter.com/EggsFoundation   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 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. 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 https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins  https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

21 Feb 202322min

Debbie Weiss is a writer, yogi, gardener, and former attorney. After her husband died of cancer in April 2013, she turned to write when she found herself single and living alone for the first time at age 50. You can find her on her blog, thehungoverwidow.com, which offers empathy and dating advice. Chapters:  00:00:00 An intro to Debbie Weiss 00:01:10 Life as a Widow 00:02:40 Midlife 00:06:00 Therapist for people who go through loss 00:09:13 Overcome and accepting Imperfections 00:12:21 Present life 00:16:33 Life progress 00:21:33 Stay Online 00:25:51 Preamble   Debbie Weiss’ Links Website: https://debbieweissauthor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehungoverwidow/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbieweissauthor/ 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 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. 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 https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins  https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

20 Feb 202327min

Danielle Bernock is a childhood trauma survivor, international, award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and trauma-informed self-love coach who helps men and women EMERGE with a clear vision of their value, TAKE ownership of their choices, and CHART a path to their promise, becoming Victorious Souls. She’s created courses, and workshops to implement her 4-step proven process called S.E.L.F. Her mantra is “love yourself from survive to thrive” and she’s known as “that lady on the internet who loves you.” 00:00:00 An intro to Danielle Bernock 00:03:36 Childhood Trauma 00:09:27 Death Trauma 00:17:19 Danielle's real name 00:26:09 A mental health problem from a trauma 00:30:18 Racial trauma: Microaggression 00:38:36 Gaslighting  00:41:24 Emerging with Wings 00:44:09 Emotional Neglect 00:50:24 S.E.L.F Process 00:52:21 Wrapping Up Danielle Bernock’s Links Website: https://www.daniellebernock.com/ https://www.womenspeakers.com/michigan/shelby-township/speaker/danielle-bernock Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-bernock-6ab50467/ https://www.facebook.com/daniellebernock/ https://twitter.com/DBernock https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielleBernockLovesYou https://www.tiktok.com/@dbernock https://www.instagram.com/dbernock/ https://www.pinterest.ph/DanielleBernock 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 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. 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 https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins  https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

13 Feb 202353min

Ariel Tsai is an avid reader and literary critic, Ariel Tsai always knew she needed to write a book. She obtained a bachelor's degree in English literature and criticism and Chinese language and literature, studying both in the United States and China. Her stylistic writing comes from a persistent itch to tell stories and understand the world around her. With sarcasm, wit, and keen observations, Tsai pours her ambition and heart into her writing.  00:00:00 An intro to Ariel Tsai 00:03:00 Ariel Tsai's educational background 00:09:40 Narcissus Mythology 00:12:04 What inspire Ariel to name her book next to Narcissus 00:17:10 Seasonal Depression 00:23:20 Ariel book's publisher 00:25:22 Ada Limon Poet 00:29:15 Philip Pullman 00:35:51 Ariel's Upcoming project 00:38:46 Wrapping Up Ariel Tsai’s Links Website: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1637306555?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arielwritesabit/?hl=en 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 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. 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 https://www.tiktok.com/@truebookaholic // TWITTER: @truebookaholic1 https://twitter.com/truebookaholic1 // LINKEDIN: Deirdre Pippins  https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-pippins-38338a214/ // EMAIL: readingjunkie@book-a-holic.com Bookaholic bookstore. https://bookshop.org/shop/truebookaholic

7 Feb 202339min