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Ep 37 Writing Works Wonders - Celebrating Authors - Books as Holiday Gifts


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Show Notes, Episode 37, Celebrating Our Authors

Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King

Need fresh ideas for your reading or shopping lists? We have the event for you! In this special Author Showcase episode, authors from our American Council of the Blind (ACB) Community, Behind Our Eyes, and beyond share their books and where to find them. Hear firsthand from many authors - all in one episode!

Books of all genres and formats make great holiday and special gifts. And how fun it is to give books of authors you know or have heard! From mystery to inspirational memoire, children’s books poetry, holiday books, and more, discover some new titles for your reading and shopping pleasure!

So make some hot chocolate, open your shopping list, and enjoy the Writing Works Wonders Holiday Author Celebration and Showcase.

Our Guest Authors (In order of Apperance)

Alice Jane-Marie Massa

Book title: The Christmas Carriage and Other Writings of the Holiday Season.
Spanning from Thanksgiving through January, this 101-page holiday book sparkles with short stories, poems, memoirs, essays, and even two "how-to" pieces.

Available in several formats

Audio from BARD as DBC 08305
Braille from Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE from Milwaukee, Wisconsin): http://www.ablenow.org
Print, with a festive cover, from Amazon.
Author web page-dldbooks.com/alicemassa/
Author weekly blog: http://alice13wordwalk.wordpress.com

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Ann Chiappetta, M.S.

Books available at
Amazon, Smashwords, Audible, NLS BARD and Bookshare links for books by title.
All titles are listed on Amazom and www.smashwords.com, additional formats and buying links below.

Upwelling:Poems © 2016 Poetry

ISBN 9781537464909
Available in all eBook formats and Amazon/Kindle editions ($2.99) and softcover ($7.95).
Audible link;
Bookshare link
NLS BARD catalog: DBC03812

Follow Your Dog: A Story of Love and Trust © 2017 nonfiction

ISBN 1978341679
Available in all eBook formats, and Amazon/Kindle editions ($ 3.99); softcover ($11.95).
Audible link;
Bookshare link
NLS BARD catalog: DBC11582

Words of Life: Poems and Essays © 2019 creative nonfiction

ISBN: 9781795513845
Available in all eBook formats, and Amazon/Kindle editions ($3.50); softcover ($9.95).
Audible link;
Bookshare link
NLS BARD catalog DBC03790

A String of Stories: from the heart to the future C 2020 Short Story Collection ISBN 9798613205684

Available in all eBook formats, and Amazon/Kindle editions ($3.50); softcover ($9.50).
Audible.com link;
Bookshare link
NLS BARD catalog DBC 03767

For reviews, interviews, audio, and video performances, go to

website www.annchiappetta.com
Contact me: [email protected]
mobile: 914.393.6605 (US)

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Marlene Mesot

Poetry, Mystery Book Titles/Series:
Cat Stalker’s Sonnets
Edgey Poetry
4 Elements of Mystery – A four book series

  • Purging Fire
  • Snowball Effects
  • Whirlwind of Fear
  • Terra Terror
  • Available on
    Amazon, and Christianbooks.com
    Website: https://www.marlsmenagerie.com/
    Marlene’s Interview, Episode 26 on Writing Works Wonders

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    Valerie Ries-Lerman

    Book title "Between Two Worlds"
    Poems, prose, and paintings with a message of hope.
    From the author - Being born premature, I was not given much chances of survival. Despite challenges, sometimes daunting, I persevered and prospered. I would like this book to be an inspiration, reminding us all that there is always light that follows the darkest of nights.
    Order your copy by emailing the author.

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    Carol Farnsworth

    Chap book- Leaf Memories. Includes photos. The book includes photos.
    Available on Smashnooks, Amazon ebook, and print
    Amazon author's page: https://www.amazon.com/Carol-Farnsworth/e/B09BMJ44YK%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
    Author’s Blog: Blindontheliteside.com
    Author email: [email protected]

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    Peter Altschul

    Three nonfiction books - memoire, short essays, and self help.
    Breaking Barriers, Working and Loving While Blind (2012)
    Breaking It Down and Connecting the Dots: Creating Common Ground Where Contention Rules (2017)
    Riding Elephants: Creating Common Group Where Contention Rules (2021)
    Available on
    Amazon - Kindle and print (all books)
    NLS Talking Books/BARD (first two books)
    Bookshare (all three books)
    web: Dldbooks.com/peteraltschul
    Peter’s Interview Episode 34 on Writing Works Wonders

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    Abbie Taylor

    Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me.
    Her sixth book. A holiday season book which includes family coping with older adults’ changing health.
    Available on
    Amazon - Kindle,
    Smashwords - audio books
    Bookshare
    NLS Talking Books/ BARD - soon
    web: abbiejohnsontaylor.com

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    Cheryl McNeil Fisher

    Children’s books, reading grades 1st-4th grades
    Cindy and Sammy series - Fun adventures with her guide dog. Learning about guide dogs and visual impairment.

    • Sister series- Apple Batter Up
    • History mystery book coming summer 2022
    • Time Capsule- memoire of an older woman.
    • Available through Audible
      Smashwords - some titles
      Print books best price, through author.
      web: https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com

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      DeAnna Quietwater Noriega

      Book title: Fifty Years of Walking with Friends.
      Poetry and essays, memoire. Chronicle of my life with nine guide dogs.
      Available at Amazon, & Smashwords com
      web: dldbooks.com/dqnoriega/

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      Patty Fletcher
      Campbell’s Rambles: Pathway to Freedom, 2nd edition
      Literary fiction.
      Available on
      Amazon
      Website: Pattysworld.com

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