Your Author’s Journey Beyond the Page – Embracing Public Speaking
I was almost in tears. The audience was silent. I had just told a joke, and no one laughed. I gulped, went on with my […]
Why it’s so hard to sell that great book you just wrote. Or is it?
That’s the $64,000 question isn’t it? Why is it so hard to sell your book? On the other hand, maybe it’s not so hard to […]
I Wanted to Play Soccer, He said. Instead, He Became a Writer.
In a recent novel I was reading, a conversation between the two main characters stuck in my mind. The antagonist was a horror writer. À […]
When First Is Not Best – Revising Your Book’s First Draft
Writing a book from beginning to end can seem daunting, especially when you realize there is writing, and editing, more writing, more editing, reviews, and […]
Cave Dweller to Counsellor? Oh, the Stories We Tell!
In this edition of Marginalia, we’ll be digging into some of the lessons – and mysteries – from our earliest ancestors as they developed the ability to tell stories. And consider how that evolution may guide us in telling our own stories about ourselves and our businesses.
Mark Anthony of The AfterLife Frequency Talks Spirits, Electromagnetic Souls and More
Mark Anthony Psychic Explorer (also known as The Psychic Lawyer) is a fourth generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. Have I got your attention now? Being a medium, connecting with the spirit world, is in his DNA.
From Tiger Mom to Zen Mom: Zhu Shen and a Story of a Thousand Miles
I have so many talented and smart people on my show, and this interview shows that Zhu is among the highest in talent and resilience and storytelling. Her capacity to bring the listener into the story, offering so much angst and then joy, will captivate you throughout. This is about an amazing journey. A “Journey of a Thousand Miles.”
Voice Over Actor | Embark Podcast Host | And New Author-to-be Liz Solar Shares Her Secret to the Sound of Story
Liz, who can be heard on commercials, interactive apps, audio books, and corporate narrations for regional and global brands has has produced and participated in storytelling events and produces and hosts the Embark podcast. She tells me her mission is to share stories – both personal and universal – to promote understanding, empathy and a little more conversation.
Teresa Fritschi Talks Communications, Reputation Management and Meta Data
Metadata is that computer code you find behind the pretty pictures and written content of your website. Teresa does compare it to building a house, which makes me happy because I compare writing a book to building a house – to the poured concrete of your foundation. But she goes further. She talks about needing to understand how people search and what keywords to use for your audience. Which keywords to use and where to put them.
Jack Buckley, Aspiring Film Maker and Producer Talks Animation and His Latest Film, A’Taka
This is a family friendly movie. For 8 and up. For kids and parents to watch together. For families to get the popcorn out and queue up on Netflix or Discovery+ or whatever channel you want, and enjoy it. Yes, it would be GREAT to see on a streaming service. Jack is open to that. So, if you know someone who knows someone who is related to the powers that be at one of the streaming services, get in touch! I want to see this movie with my grandkids.