Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New Read

EPISODE 88 -

Shanti Hershenson - Young Author with 19 published books in 2 years of writing - Overcoming Bullying

Our youngest author guest to date! 

Shanti Hershenson’s first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales.

She lives in California with her parents, sister, and furry friends. Besides writing, she enjoys skateboarding, Beyblading, free-running, falconry, and of course, reading. 

She writes in a variety of genres, including Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction, although she mostly sticks to Sci-Fi.

She advocates for anti-bullying, and you may find her at open mic-nights, performing her spoken word poem Needles & Thorns, which is about the struggle of bullying in middle schools.

https://www.shantihershenson.com/
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NATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY | NOVEMBER 1

On November 1, millions of people celebrate authors and the books they write on National Author’s Day.

#NationalAuthorsDay

Books have a mind of their own. They take time to develop, research, draft, edit, revise and rewrite. We devour stories. We indulge in them as we drift off to sleep or travel. And sometimes, we allow them to collect dust on several flat surfaces in our homes. Those stories may take years to reach a publisher and just as long to reach a bookshelf. We may have only one favorite author or many collected works with which we cannot part. Whether we prefer fiction, non-fiction, or a mix of both, authors have been telling stories to fill our heads for thousands of years.

Authors also keep a record of history through their stories. They mark time through their observations. Their tales create remarkable memories of a place, sealing it between the pages of the binding. Their books allow us to keep coming back to visit again and again. 

After her grandmother’s death in 1968, Sue Cole promoted the observance of National Authors Day. She urged people to write a note to their favorite author on November 1, to “brighten up the sometimes lonely business of being a writer.” She also suggested flying the American flag as another way of showing appreciation for the writers who have created American literature. 

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY

Purchase some books by your favorite author to support them. Share your favorite novels online while encouraging an aspiring author. Use #NationalAuthorsDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL AUTHOR’S DAY HISTORY

In 1928, Nellie Verne Burt McPherson, president of the Bement, Illinois Women’s Club, had an idea of setting aside a day to celebrate American authors. McPherson was a teacher, and throughout her life, an avid reader. While she was recuperating in the hospital during World War I, she wrote a fan letter to fiction writer, Irving Bacheller. She told him how much she enjoyed reading his story Eben Holden’s Last Day A’ Fishin.  

Upon receiving her letter, Bacheller sent her an autographed copy of another story. It was then that McPherson realized she would never be able to thank him adequately for his gift. McPherson decided to show her appreciation by submitting an idea for a National Author’s Day to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. In May of 1929, the club endorsed a resolution for National Author’s Day to be observed honoring American writers. The United States Department of Commerce recognized this day in 1949.

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BONUS EPISODE -

Hey, just wrapping up October 2022 - Happy Fall Ya'll!!  As the leaves turn and the temp drops here in Canada, we are focused in on creating even more great episodes featuring the best Authors... ever!

Episode 100 has already been recorded and it is available along with the most recent recordings on our YouTube Channel - head over there and skip the line!  Our Podcast Hosting Site has limits as to how many episodes we can release per month, we are catching up, but you don't have to wait - head over to YouTube Today - be sure to share and follow so you don't miss what is coming!

We have a great list of world-wide listeners - thanks for tuning in around the world!  We appreciate every one of you!

Update For October 2022 - Stats and More of What is To Come

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Calling All Authors...
If you are an author or aspiring author, this is a great podcast for you! Dave is a warm and welcoming host who fosters interesting converations with his guests. Sometimes it's about the writing process, the subject of the book, or a relevant topic for authors. I recommend subscribing!

Aug. 22, 2022 on  Apple Podcasts

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Great guests

July 17, 2022 on Podchaser
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Great listen, great host!

If you’re looking for inspiration on book writing, and generally for living the next chapter of your life, this podcast is a must listen. David is a fantastic host who genuinely cares about helping others succeed and engaging in interesting and engaging conversations with a variety of people from a variety of backgrounds.

June 20, 2022 on  Apple Podcasts
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Great show
As a guest on Dave’s podcast, I enjoyed his easy going approach and style! I bet David is going to kill it in podcasting! Harry Spaight

Feb. 25, 2022 on  Apple Podcasts
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EPISODE 87 -
 
Our Guest: Ann Kief and her husband live in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Her professional life was mainly focused on education, leadership and college administration. She taught at the university, college and grade school levels as well as in numerous parks and recreation settings. She has written professionally, as well as dabbled in writing children’s literature. 

The Book: Blessed by Adoption - readers will find a true story about a German girl who was born a baroness, adopted by Americans, and later became a “princess.”  While searching for biological roots, surprises unfolded, miracles happened, and patterns developed that revealed a common life thread.

https://blessedbyadoption.com/

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EPISODE 86 -

Sheldon Identifies as being a person with a disability that isn’t a disability. He says he has “dis” – ability to overcome obstacles and challenges. He is merb’y, and a choir member of stella’s circle inclusion choir.

Sheldon is active as a professional speaker and is an advocate of equal rights for all persons with disabilities. Through his talking, he helps anyone out there looking for inspiration to set and achieve their goals.

The Book: KEEP on WALKING – A Transformative & Inspirational Journey

This book is a transformational and inspirational journey that shows you how to overcome obstacles and strive forward.

Do you remember a time when you hit rock bottom? Are you familiar with the feeling of being an outsider, falling into the depths of darkness, and losing your passion for life?

KEEP on WALKING, Sheldon Crocker’s personal story of grit and determination is designed to encourage other individuals to do the same. Crocker shows how one can cope with traumas and overcome obstacles by answering life’s battle cry.

Sheldon saw himself as broken and damaged because of his physical disability. You will be guided through Sheldon’s experience through his years living with a disability, learning what became his inner light and how he began to heal. Come upon the path that he took to reject the “disabled boy” label, discover his passion and purpose, and begin a restorative and transformative journey.

There is a message here about how we can rise from the ashes and walk into wholeness and freedom.

http://sheldonstransformativethinking.com/
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EPISODE 85 -

Our Empty Nest and Doing Life With Your Adult Children

For me as a Dad I sensed this empty nest state would equate freedom, my wife Jen has a different take on this - everything and everyone revolved around Jen with the kids here - she knew her role in all of our lives (mine included) now that keep the plates spinning season is over, and it feels strange.

I heard our guest on another podcast and he was talking to our situation - he had such wisdom and a heart for what we are living and I had to have him on - and to my great surprise and delight he said, yes!

Please join me in welcoming Jim Burns to our podcast!

Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has more than 2 million resources in print in 20 languages.

https://homeword.com/

Books

- Finding Joy in the Empty Nest: Discover Purpose and Passion in the Next Phase of Life Paperback

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Published: Oct. 20, 2022

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EPISODE 84 -

We get the best legal advice yet from James Voigt - what kind of advice?  How about how to give your 2 weeks notice before going solo - how to build something before you quit your job.  By investing in yourself and growing who you are, you can gain clarity as to your next step in your career and in your life!

Author of Going Solo - Leveling the Playing Field in Professional Services

That nagging voice in your head is probably right.

I am not on a crusade to convince everyone to go solo. My crusade is to reach those who want to go solo but are afraid to try to pull it off.

Jim Voigt had had the spirit of a solo professional from a young age, starting his first business "Corporate Start-Ups" at the age of 14. After a successful career in sales, Jim turned to law and put his sales skills to work building a strong book of business. But traditional employment never "clicked" and Jim longed for more freedom both financially and personally. His transition to solo practice went well, but he saw other solo professionals struggle. He wanted to help.

Going Solo is the result of his research into the struggles and successes of his own career and those professionals he met along his journey. Jim now brings his practical message of the attainability of solo freedom to others who feel trapped in traditional firms or underperforming solo practices.

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EPISODE 83 -

Our Guest: TRAVIS DAVIS - Travis Davis Author of Flames of Deception - A Fictional look at the potential for World War Three

An Air Force Brat that grew up in Arkansas, Spain, New York, and California. He joined the US Army at 17 years old as an Armored Reconnaissance Specialist and was stationed in the various forts in the United States and in Germany where he met his beautiful wife. During his three tours in Germany, he conducted hundreds of border patrols along the East-West German border and Czechoslovakia West German border. Where he saw first-hand communism and its oppression of its citizens. He retired from the US Army where his last duty assignment was Assistant Operations Sergeant of 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment; Fort Polk Louisiana he is a lifetime member of the Sergeant Morales Club and received multiple awards including the Meritorious Service Medal.

The Book: FLAMES OF DECEPTION
An imagery analyst at the National Geo-Spatial Agency (NGA) analyzing imagery of the oil fields in Western Siberia identifies strange behavior in the oil fields, his keen eye uncovers the best-kept secret in modern history. The potential for World War III is real, can it be stopped?

Web: https://randomthoughts.llc/
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EPISODE 82 -

Our Guest: William R. Douglas is a first-time novelist. After obtaining a Journalism Degree in 1980, his career took a turn down the road of Information Technology. In the IT Field, he was still able to enjoy writing, no matter if it was technical documentation, newsletters or other material. He lives in the small town of McHenry, Illinois, with his wife Laurie and cat Peaches. They enjoy spending time with 6 kids and 8 grandkids and are very active in their local church.

The Book: THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF BASEBALL: ECHOES FROM A DISTANT PAST

In the year 2166, a post Second Civil War America is finally back on its feet. Among the countless personal and cultural casualties of the war, the sport of baseball has been dead for over a hundred years. 12-year-old Joe Scott lives in the northern Illinois city of McHenry and goes exploring in the woods one day in a no man's land that a hundred years earlier was the site of the bloodiest battle of the war. While there, he discovers a relic from the distant past, from before the war. It sparks a search for its meaning. Little does he know that the wheels of Providence have been unwittingly set in motion which leads to a stunning discovery in Dyersville, Iowa.

Soon, the answers begin to unfold, and a magical sequence of events leads to an epic finale on a national stage.

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EPISODE 81 -

Liesel K Hill is a novelist who writes across three genres. Her scifi and fantasy, including dystopian, are written under her full name, Liesel K. Hill. She writes crime fiction under her initials, L.K. Hill. Her historical romance is written under the pen name K.L. Conger.

She comes from a large, tight-knit family and resides in Northern Utah. She loved to read and write at a young age, and her earliest memories consist of her father sitting in the doorway of her room at night, relating stories of Frodo, Gandalf, and the One Ring. Her mother also read to her every afternoon as a child, sometimes for several hours a day.

Today she is an award-winning author. She plans to keep writing until they nail her coffin shut. Or the Second Coming happens. Whichever comes first

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