Authors on Fire

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) defines psychological abuse as trauma to the victim caused by verbal abuse, acts, threats of acts, or coercive tactics. In “Sorrow to Shero,” Dr. Jeannita Bussle gives an honest look inside her experiences. When the unimaginable occurs, she shares how she was able to forgive and heal. Additionally, Dr. Bussle discusses the hard life lessons she has learned as a result of tragedy.  This powerful memoir is a must read for anyone in need of hope. Although “Sorrow to Shero” shines a light on psychological abuse and the importance of mental health, it is also a vivid reminder that God always makes a way out of no way.

Dr. Jeannita Bussle has been a public-school educator for over fifteen years. Her expertise includes STEM education, socio-emotional learning, and college and career readiness. Dr. Bussle’s passion is to give others hope and empowerment by sharing her testimony. She believes that one reason God allows us to experience obstacles is so we may help others make it through.
Her education includes a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership K-12 and a Master of Education in School Counseling from Dallas Baptist University. She also earned a Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Tennessee State University. Dr. Bussle is the proud mom of two amazing children. Being a mother is her first priority and greatest accomplishment. 
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Adele M. Gill is a retired RN/BSN, a board certified Disability Analyst (ABDA), Chaplain, author of The Inspiration Café blog, and 4 books including her new inspirational, self-help book, How to Go From Broken to Blest ~ A 6 -Step Study Guide to wholeness and living the blessed life through Biblical principles and complete trust in Jesus – based on her previous book ‘From Broken to Blest: Embracing the Healing that Awaits You,’ written with Dr. Verna Benner Carson. Adele is a tireless mental health advocate living in Maryland. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or visit www.theinspirationcafeblog.net
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Ken Farmer didn’t write his first full novel until he was sixty-nine years of age. He often wonders what the hell took him so long. At age seventy-eight…he’s currently working on novel number thirty-four. Ken spent thirty years raising cattle and quarter horses in Texas and forty-five years as a professional actor (after a stint in the Marine Corps). Those years gave him a background for storytelling…or as he has been known to say, “I’ve always been a bit of a bull—t artist, so writing novels kind of came naturally once it occurred to me I could put my stories down on paper.”
Ken’s writing style has been likened to a combination of Louis L’Amour and Terry C. Johnston with an occasional Hitchcockian twist…now that’s a combination.
In addition to his love for writing fiction, he likes to teach acting, voice-over, and writing workshops. His favorite expression is: “Just tell the damn story.”
Writing has become Ken’s second life: he has been a Marine, played collegiate football, been a Texas wildcatter, cattle and horse rancher, professional film and TV actor and director, and now…a novelist. Who knew?
Ken Farmer’s dialogue flows like a beautiful western river…it’s the gold standard…Carole Beers
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Joni lives in the beautiful mountains in New Jersey on the East Coast of the United States, works to save our Earth’s environment and biodiversity and loves life with Rio and Romeo. This is Joni’s first book, more to come!
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Maria Papalia-Meier is a fighter. Maria may have been KO'd, and down for the count, but she proved them wrong. Her book, titled, I am a Runner is about surviving sepsis, a coma, and amputation. Maria has a BBA with an emphasis in Human Resources, and has worked for Fed-Ex for twenty years. As an athlete she has many accomplishments. Before her battle with the river of death she competed and ran in multiple 5K’s.
She was told she'd never run again. She proved the naysayers wrong. Her athletic accomplishments include running in a 5K, and a 1/2 Marathon. I am a Runner – the Memoirs of a Sepsis Survivor is available in print and e-book.
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DR AUDREY TANG – Since taking the stage to play a chicken at the age of 3, Audrey knew that drama gave her something special. Working at it meant she could develop the emotional agility to get everything she wanted. Combining her Equity membership with degrees in Psychology, Law, and Teaching followed by her PhD focused on training customer-facing professionals, and number of management positions – she knows how important soft skills are. Plus, she can tell you how exactly to refine them.
She published some of that knowledge in her book BE A GREAT MANAGER NOW grabbing the top spot of "Business Book of the Month" in WH Smith Travel – now translated into Russian and Chinese. The rest she keeps for the talks and workshops…let's not spoil the surprises! Audrey is a FIRO-B and NLP Practitioner, and has Chartership with the British Psychological Society. She is the resident psychologist on The Chrissy B Show (My Channel, Sky203)….and you might catch her and the CLICK Arts team occasionally revisiting their theatrical roots. [email protected]
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What book have you gifted the most? Why?
Mine! Actually, there is a bit of truth to this as there was a real novelty value…but now most of my friends and family have bought a copy. At one point I wanted to gift the book to a presenter interviewing me, but I’d run out of my own copies – I managed to buy one last minute from a friend (at slightly more than RRP – I insisted – as neither of us had change!)
Otherwise – I always recommend Oliver James’ “They f*** you up, your mum and dad” as it’s a wonderful read about parental scripts and how we can still choose our own path, even if there are obstacles to overcome first.
What is the one productivity tool you use every day? Why?
I’m quite “old school” – so it’s the “To Do” list. I like crossing things out. I also sometimes write them on post-it notes so that I don’t have to re-write when I turn a page in my diary. I also tend to keep post-its by my bed so that I can write thoughts down at night if I need to – just so I don’t have to keep focusing on them to remember them.
What word do you misspell most often?
If using spell-check – then “form” instead of “from”…but otherwise it’s “focused” – for some reason I keep wanting to add an extra “s”.
 What three things do you do to be a successful writer?

* WRITE!! It’s not about getting it spot on right away – but about getting it “on”. It’s much easier to edit or make changes later, or even look at it and try something completely different…but at least you know the first choice didn’t work. Also, I never delete old writing – I save it as I can often find a place to use it later on.


* READ – I read a lot. It’s great to see how others explain things, or to grasp their take on concepts. There’s so much information accessible to us now (although you have to be a little discerning!)


* TEACH – as a non-fiction writer with a huge focus on the practical, I will often have taught the sessions which form the basis of my chapters. That way I can tell if the theory makes sense and if the exercises are going to work.

 
What are the titles of the last two books you have read?
“Gateway to Perakanan Culture” by Catherine GS Lim – my grandparents were Baba-Nyonya (or “Perakanan”) and I never really spent the time learning about their history; and “Skin in the Game” by Taleb – I loved “Black Swan”.
What is your favorite word?
YES!
What do you use more often – a dictionary or a thesaurus?
I use a thesaurus. I’m generally good with meanings, but I like nuance in expression…plus I don’t like using the same keyword twice in a sentenc...

Adele M. Gill is a retired RN/BSN, a board certified Disability Analyst (ABDA), Chaplain, author of The Inspiration Café blog, and 3 books including her new inspirational, self-help book, ‘From Broken to Blest: Embracing the Healing that Awaits You,’ written with Dr. Verna Benner Carson. Adele is a tireless mental health advocate living in Maryland. She can be reached via email at [email protected]  or visit www.theinspirationcafeblog.net
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Jim Giammatteo is the author of  many books of varied genres and that’s how he likes it. He has books in the mystery genre; fantasy; science fiction; grammar; careers; animals; children's books; and children's grammar books. Also a book on How to Survive a Stroke and another one titled Uneducated.
When Jim isn’t writing, he’s helping his wife take care of the animals on their sanctuary. And since our last conversation and interview he has written and published 20 books. To listen to his first interview – visit this page.
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Why are more young people fighting brain cancer? Can we look to our current environment? Pat shares an article by Devra Davis  an American epidemiologist that sheds some light on this serious problem. And – a special author spotlight with P.M. DeVuono – an educator from Planet Reality who shares his thoughts about schools, education and his book ‘What Happened to David'. He's a teacher who looks at things differently and who is bold enough (or crazy) enough to speak and write about what he has seen. And finally – Bob and Rush-elle meet again to play Shocking News From Around the World – the Geopathic Stress Edition.
 

John Darling ~ Since May of 1976, John has written and published many short stories, poems, and magazine articles. His lone play, Stage Directions, has been produced in the United States, Canada, and most recently at the Soho Theatre in London, England on October 3, 2012. Most of his publications have been short stories and articles, though he has had some poetry in print. Many of his short fiction stories have been collected in two books.    
On Borrowed Time contains eleven different mysteries revolving around his anti-hero, Detective Anderson and his colleagues. The Angel and The Bear is an eclectic collection of mixed genres from hard edged science fiction in Saving Abraham to romance in The Right Note to YA literature in Jennifer Rising.
You're the Who?: A guide to classic band name origins + rock connections!, is a collection of short articles which tell how rock bands and singers chose their stage names while also showing Rock Connections between performers. He also co-authored a cookbook with his late grandmother, Loretta Duffy. Grandma’s Favorite Recipes is a cookbook made up of his late grandmother's favorite recipes which she hand wrote over the course of 70 years.
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21 Things You Should Know About This Author
What book have you gifted the most?
That is easy: The Last Juror by John Grisham which I can get for $2 a copy, often brand new, from a local library volunteer gift store. So far I have given away 27 copies and I still have a few more in my stock.    Why?  Simply because it is the best book I have ever read.  It has so many layers to it, so many stories interwoven, and so many emotions from laughter to tears in it. 
What is the one productivity tool you use every day?
I wish I could say that I write every day like I used to but I don’t, however when I do write it is usually a cathartic event; I have words and ideas that I have been collecting while NOT writing and they just have to come out.  
What word do you misspell most often?
Recieve
What three things do you do to be a successful writer?
Be curious, ask questions, think of alternative answers.
What are the titles of the last two books you have read?  
James Patterson’s 9th Judgment, John Jakes’s Savannah
What is your favorite word?
Peace
What do you use more often – a dictionary or a thesaurus?
Thesaurus
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
My Way or No Way
What is your ‘go to’ munchie or drink while writing?
Southern Comfort on the rocks
Is a picture worth a thousand words? Elaborate.
I was looking at an elaborate sketch one day with a friend and said that I wish I could draw like that. She said, that since I write, I could do it in words.  She was right.
What animal are you most similar to and why?
Dogs, all dogs. I can be friendly or fierce depending on your attitude.
How would your best friend describe you?
Intelligent (don’t ask me why)
What keeps you up at night? (and don’t say howling dogs)
The thought that all that mankind has worked for over the centuries could be destroyed by the act on ONE single human. That is not right.
What is one thing you will never do again?
Get married. I like the bride I have had for 37 years.  No need to change now.
If we came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare?
Frozen lasagna and cookies from my grandma’s cook book.
What is the best compliment you have received?
I wrote a very short work called Dream Lovers about two people who ...