You Don’t Have To Grieve Alone | Dealing With Loss | Episode 47
Mandy Capehart is an author, speaker, and certified grief and life coach in the Pacific Northwest. She is the founder of The Restorative Grief Project, an online community of grievers and grief supporters looking for movement while they heal. Her own experience with grief left her searching for resources while offering empathetic, long-term support without minimizing the pain of the moment. When she found nothing, she created it for herself and for you. Her first book is titled, “Restorative Grief: Embracing our losses without losing ourselves” and is a memoir and 31-day guidebook for managing grief and growth in the aftermath of loss, no matter how long it lasts. Chapters: 00:00:00 An intro to Mandy Capeheart 00:00:36 The Restorative Grief 00:03:48 Death Anxiety 00:08:27 Expressing experience of grief 00:12:45 Practicers of faith 00:22:00 Different degrees of loss 00:29:42 Helping grievers articulate needs 00:34:45 Restorative Grief process 00:39:17 Contact Information Mandy Capeheart’s Links Website: https://www.mandycapehart.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rests Twitter: https://twitter.com/MandyCapehart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandycapehart/ 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
5 Nov 202242min
Every Magical Realm Has A Story | Author Pamela Lawson | Episode 46
Talladega, Alabama native, Pamela Lawson received her Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology frA om the University of California at Berkeley. After threatening to write a book for twenty-plus years, Pamela finally did so, with Rise of the Ravenisha being her maiden novel. The second book, Rogue Ravenisha is complete, and there are plans for a third installment, tentatively titled Revenge of the Ravenisha. Pamela has been a fan of horror since childhood: staying up many a weekend watching creature features and reading books written by authors, such as Edgar Allen Poe and Mary Shelley. Chapters: 00:00:00 An intro to Pamela Lawson 00:00:40 Describing the New book's genre 00:05:16 Black writers 00:10:09 Rise of the Ravenisha background 00:17:12 Pamela and Deirdre's childhood similarities 00:21:20 Every book is not for everyone 00:25:15 Listening audiobook 00:28:38 Pamela's Publishing Journey 00:36:00 Contact Information Pamela Lawson’s Links Website: https://pgracelawson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pgrace.lawson.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pgracelawson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pgracelawson/ 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
3 Nov 202238min
Publisher and Managing Editor at Common Deer Press, Kirsten Marion | Episode 45
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
Three Out of My Four Kids Have A Genetic Disorder Akin to Autisum | Episode 44
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
Award-Winning Novelist Writing ”Jane Austen”esque | Alice McVeigh | Episode 43
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
Nigerian Author Abused Female Character | Chioma Nnani, Forever There For You | Episode 42
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
Award-nominated Book Mirrors PTSD | Kelly Sokol, Breached | Episode 41
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
The Dark Side of Suburbia | The Perfect Neighborhood, Liz Alterman | Episode 40
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
