Ripollsworkshop Reads

Author Bio
The real world is boring. Gin prefers the realm of fantasy, where heroes smolder, heroines kick ass, magic is real, and love conquers all.

When she's not writing paranormal romance, she's usually reading it. Otherwise, you can find her singing in her modern-vintage lounge band, enjoying good food and cocktails, or training to be a superhero in her home gym.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:33 What are your books about?
2:06 What inspired you to write your books?
4:18 Who are your books for?
5:01 How long have you been a writer?
6:10 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
10:24 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
13:05 What books do you personally enjoy reading?
14:57 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
18:32 What books did you grow up reading?
19:24 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors?
21:34 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
22:52 What would you tell someone just starting to write their own book/
24:55 Any additional comments?
25:30 Where is the best place for our listeners to connect with you?

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Author Bio
Rebecca Bratspies lives with her cats, teenager and husband in Astoria Queens. When not geeking out about New York City history, Rebecca is a professor at CUNY School of Law. A scholar of environmental justice and human rights, Rebecca has written scores of law review articles; five books (including Naming Gotham: the Villains, Rogues, and Heroes Behind New York Place Names); and three environmental justice comic books (with Charlie LaGreca Velasco). She serves on NYC’s Environmental Justice Advisory Board and EPA’s Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee and is a scholar with the Center for Progressive Reform and a member of the NYC Bar Environmental Committee. ABA-SEER honored her work with its Commitment to Diversity and Justice Award.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:36 What are your books about?
1:55 What inspired you to write your books?
3:19 Who are your books for?
5:47 How long have you been writing?
6:43 What is your schedule when you are writing a book?
8:45 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
9:43 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
10:22 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
11:18 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
12:41 What books did you grow up reading? Did you have an all-time favorite?
13:39 Now as an adult, do you have a favorite series or author?
14:54 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
15:31 What advice would you give to someone just starting to write their own book?
17:29 Any additional comments?
18:30 Where is the best place for our listeners to connect with you?

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Author Bio
Margaret Izard is an award-winning author of historical fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She spent her early years through college to adulthood dedicated to dance, theater, and performing. Over the years, she developed a love for great storytelling in different mediums. She does not waste a good story, be it movement, the spoken, or the written word. She discovered historical romance novels in middle school, which combined her desire for romance, drama, and fantasy. She writes exciting plot lines, steamy love scenes and always falls for a strong male with a soft heart. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and adult triplets and loves to hear from readers.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:50 What is your book about?
2:18 What inspired you to write your books?
5:46 Who are your books for?
7:45 How long have you been writing?
10:12 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
11:33 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
13:36 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
15:10 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
18:40 Are there any books that inspired you to become an author?
19:38 What books did you grow up reading?
20:23 Now as an adult what is your favorite series or authors?
21:25 What advice would you give to someone with reading again?
23:17 What advice would you give to someone just starting to write?
26:59 Any additional comments?
27:51 Where is the best place for our listeners to connect with you?

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Author Bio
Demitrios Lopez is a lecturer of both Ancient Greek and Latin. He lives with his beautiful daughter and puppy dog in Texas.

Demitrois grew up in the 80s. As a child, he loved He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. In fact, book I of the Σ Series began as He-Man fan fiction. As he grew, Demitrios lost himself in the Conan the Barbarian stories of Robert E. Howard. Seeing 1982’s Conan the Barbarian film had a major impact on his love of genre fiction. Later, Braveheart inspired him to be a student of history. As an undergraduate, someone handed Demitrios a copy of Steven Pressfield’s Gates of Fire. That book changed the course of his life. Those who know the writers and films mentioned above can easily see their influence on the Σ Series.

Follow the Σ Series in Book I: Thumos Rising, and Women of the Red Sky, a short story set in the world of the Σ series, although not directly related. Book II: Thumos Furens is coming in early 2025.

Connect with Justin Germain
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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
2:40 What is your book about?
5:39 What inspired you to write your books?
8:16 Who is your book for?
10:23 How long have you been writing?
12:36 What is your schedule when you are writing a book?
14:07 Is there anything you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
15:44 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
16:46 What books do you personally enjoy reading?
19:01 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer?
22:20 What books did you grow up reading?
24:31 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors?
26:35 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
28:28 What advice would you give to someone just starting to write their own book?
33:03 Any additional comments?
35:43 Where is the best place for our readers to connect with you?

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Author Bio
Rebecca Gebhardt is a sales leadership consultant that specializes in leadership development, with an immediate impact on stronger recruiting, retention, and revenue. Rebecca believes that if we invest in leaders when they are new, we spend time developing the right skills and habits, instead of spending millions of dollars later trying to undo bad ones. Her 20+ years of sales and sales leadership experience has given her a passion for empowering leaders to bring the best in everyone they lead. She founded Rise Up Consulting to collaborate with visionary leaders at organizations who want to streamline their leadership development.

Connect with Rebecca Gebhardt
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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
1:04 What is your book about?
3:15 What inspired you to write your books?
4:53 Who are your books for?
6:49 How long have you been writing and what made you really sit down and start?
9:32 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
10:22 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
11:53 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
12:22 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
13:33 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
14:51 What books did you grow up reading, did you have an all-time favorite?
15:56 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors?
17:30 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
18:57 What advice would you offer to someone just starting to write their own book?
22:04 Where is the best place for our listeners to connect with you?

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2 Year Anniversary - Author Interviews lined up for the week.

Monday Beyond the Board: How To Achieve Your Vision Board Goals in a Fulfilling and Sustainable Way by Rebecca Gebhardt
Tuesday Σ Book I: Thumos Rising by Demitrios Lopez
Wednesday Stone of Love (Stones of Iona Book 1 by Margaret Izard
Thursday Naming Gotham: The Villains, Rogues & Heroes Behind New York's Place Names by Rebecca Bratspies
Friday Holy Smoke (Hellbound) by Gin Griffith
Saturday The 13th Planet by Ellie Shoja
Sunday Watching Water (Elemental Wolf Book 1) by A.B. Herron

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Author Bio
Retired, living in LaPaz MX for 10 months then to our cabin in the summer to beat the heat. Beat cancer and ended my anxiety. Traded LEAPS in 2020 and made $1.5M before I lost half of it.

Connect with Mark Doherty
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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
1:01 Could you tell us about your book?
3:32 What inspired you to write your book?
5:28 Who is your book for?
8:06 How long have you been writing?
12:05 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
17:32 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
19:34 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
22:26 What type of books do you enjoy reading?
30:09 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer?
35:01 Are there any certain topics in Non-Fiction that you enjoy?
38:21 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
41:37 What would you tell someone just starting to write their own book?
57:12 Where is the best place for our listeners to connect with you?

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Author Bio
As a North Jersey-based artist, I am passionate about creating and expressing myself through various mediums. From music to moss art, and now as a best-selling author on Amazon, draw inspiration from fast-paced thrillers and spiritual themes. My writing style is characterized by action-packed scenes, heavy dialogue, and a touch of grit, all infused with themes of love & spirit.

Connect with Mark Meding
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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
2:54 Could you tell us what your book is about?
4:31 What Inspired you to write your book?
8:47 Who is your book for?
11:08 How long have you been writing?
12:20 What is your schedule when you are writing?
14:01 Is there anything in your writing space you need to help you stay focused?
14:45 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
15:36 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
17:01 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer?
18:16 What books did you grow up reading?
20:29 What would you tell someone just starting to read again?
21:46 Do you have any advice for someone just starting to write their own book?
26:16 Where is the best place for readers to connect with you?

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Author Bio
Michael is a founding member and the secretary of BookPod, an invitation-only, online group of professional writers. He writes the monthly BookPod newsletter where he celebrates the success of their members, which include award-winning writers, film makers, journalists, and bestselling authors.

Michael is the newest member of a class of fresh perspective writers getting their first major exposure to a national audience. One of his short stories, “Elizabeth”, won Honorable Mention in Writer’s Digest 2015 Popular Fiction Awards contest. Three of the short stories he edited have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Another story he edited was adapted into an award-winning film.

Michael currently lives in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area with his wife Janelle and their dogs Nobu and Pico.

His novel, The Price of Safety, is the first in The Price of trilogy. The sequel, The Price of Rebellion, is available now.

Connect with Michael C. Bland
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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:55 What are your books about?
2:23 What inspired you to write your books?
3:57 Who are your books for?
6:26 How long have you been writing?
8:14 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
9:24 Is there anything you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
11:35 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
12:11 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
13:08 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
14:12 What books did you grow up reading? Did you have an all-time favorite?
14:57 Do you have any favorite series or authors?
15:38 What advice would you offer to someone just starting to read again?
17:29 Do you have any advice for someone just starting to write their own book?
20:48 Any additional comments?
21:45 Where is the best place for our listeners to connect with you?

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Author Bio
Dita Dow is a best-selling, award-winning author known for crafting thrilling mysteries, supernatural tales, and edge-of-your-seat thrillers. With over 30 years in law enforcement and private investigations, she brings a deep understanding of the human psyche to her stories. When not writing, Dita loves adventure—hiking, exploring archaeological sites, and traveling the world. She lives in New Mexico with her family, a cat, a horse, and a tortoise.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
1:04 What are your books about?
1:44 What inspired you to write your books?
2:32 Who are your books for?
3:18 How long have you been writing?
4:14 What is your schedule when you are writing a book?
5:13 Is there anything you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
5:51 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
6:09 What type of books do you enjoy reading?
7:20 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
8:08 What books did you grow up reading? Did you have an all-time favorite?
9:30 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors?
10:07 Do you have any advice for someone just starting to read again?
10:48 What advice would you offer to someone just starting to write their own book?
12:40 Any additional comments?
13:35 Where is the best place for our readers to connect with you?

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