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Welcome to Speaking of Writers. Veteran broadcaster Steve Richards interviews local, regional and best selling authors. For more info email steve @ [email protected]. https://creators.spotify.com/... more
FAQs about Speaking of Writers:How many episodes does Speaking of Writers have?The podcast currently has 658 episodes available.
September 04, 2023Laura Lippman- Prom MomAmber Glass has spent her entire adult life putting as much distance as possible between her and her hometown of Baltimore, where she fears she will forever be known as“Prom Mom”—the girl who allegedly killed her baby on the night of the prom after her date, Joe Simpson, abandoned her to pursue the girl he really liked. But when circumstances bring Amber back to the city, she realizes she can have a second chance—as long as she stays away from Joe, now a successful commercial real estate developer, married to a plastic surgeon, Meredith, to whom he is devoted. The problem is, Amber can’t stay away from Joe. And Joe finds that it’s increasingly hard for him to ignore Amber, if only because she remembers the boy he was and the man he said he was going to be. Against the surreal backdrop of 2020 and early 2021, the two are slowly drawn to each other and eventually cross the line they’ve been trying not to cross. And then Joe asks Amber to help him do the unthinkable…Since Laura Lippman's debut in 1997, she has been recognized as a distinctive voice in mystery fiction and named one of the "essential" crime writers of the last 100 years. In 2022, Lippman celebrated her silver anniversary as a published author. In that time, she has produced 24 novels, 2 collections of short stories, a serialized novella, a book of essays, and a children's picture book. Her work has been published in more than 25 languages.A New York Times bestseller, she has won more than 20 prizes for her work and been shortlisted for 30 more. Her 2019 novel, Lady in the Lake, is being adapted into a miniseries starring Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram. Lippman lives in Baltimore and New Orleans. ...more14minPlay
August 30, 2023Danielle Spencer- Digital Assassins: Surviving Cyberterrorism and a Digital Assassination AttemptThis book documents events experienced after becoming a Whistleblower against the most powerful debt collection organization in the world. Using fictional characters and conversations, this story exposes efforts to cause financial, emotional, and mental harm to me, my family, and my friends. Tactics such as privacy violations, illegal monitoring and surveillance, misuse of government records, and violation of trusted agreements with third-party banking, healthcare, credit, government officials and data are exploited by this institution to achieve their goal.About The Author:I am a senior leader with over 20 years of experience focused on business, finance, and acquisition management. I’m a change agent; transforming and improving business operations and processes. I have two Masters degrees in Business Administration and Information Systems, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical and Research Technology. I am also certified in Information Assurance (cybersecurity) and Project Management. I am by no means ignorant or naive. For several years, I worked for the Federal government with no problems, until I decided to take a stand against corruption. I did not know that taking on this new role would also mean a new title - a Whistleblower.You can puchase a copy of the book here:https://www.writersrepublic.com/bookshop/digital-assassins-surviving-cyberterrorism-and-digital-assassination-attempt...more15minPlay
August 29, 2023Robert Perrin- A Quest for SurvivalThe planet Saturn is attacked by an overwhelming alien force. David and Danielle Odessa along with family and friends are forced to flee the only homes that they have ever known. Pursued by the Pyorian Domain, the siblings battle overwhelming odds to escape their grasp. They then join a mission to end the alien's siege on the galaxy.Robert Perrin's A Quest for Survival is for anyone wanting more than a simple science fiction story-and for anyone wanting a moral themed story that is relevant for the current times.About the AuthorRobert E. Perrin is from the small town of Everett, PA. He has been writing for years, and loves to write all kinds of literature, from novels to religious poetry. He uses his writing to focus on a moral or life lesson. You can purchase the book here:https://tinyurl.com/munk6fet...more6minPlay
August 20, 2023Michelle Copeland -Life's Unexpected BlessingsLife's Unexpected Blessings is about a woman named Shelia whose life has not turned out like she planned or expected. Along the way she has faced some obstacles but has gotten through them with her faith in God. During her journey, she meets James, who has also faced some of the same challenges. Love soon blossoms between the two. Maybe her life turned out better than she expected.About the AuthorMs. Michelle Copeland never expected to become an author. She wanted to be many things when she was younger, but she decided she wanted to go into medicine. Ms. Copeland attended UF and majored in pre-med - more specifically, she majored in microbiology. After college Ms. Michelle Copeland tried to get into medical school. She didn't get in, but people say you never get in on your first try. She learned phlebotomy and ecg after graduating college in hopes of improving her chances of being hired with no luck. She put that dream aside to help her family. However, then remembered when she was a young girl that she loved to draw and sketch, so she started painting, and one day Ms. Michelle Copeland decided to write a book. Never say never.You can purchase the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Unexpected-Blessings-Michelle-Copeland/dp/1648043968/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I884FK4S4VDY&keywords=Life%27s+Unexpected+Blessings+BY+Michelle+Copeland&qid=1692030672&sprefix=life%27s+unexpected+blessings+by+michelle+copeland%2Caps%2C331&sr=8-1...more11minPlay
August 19, 2023Mary Meissner and Marilyn Lee-Woman of Steel: A Memoir of a Child Abuse Survivor With Universal Truths and Deep InsightsWoman of Steel is the memoir of Mary growing up in a hostile home, enduring rape, beatings, slave-like conditions and atrocious abuse, by a mother who wished she had never been born. Her story begins at the end of WWII, in farm country in New York. Mary also tells of her private moments including the paranormal and visits with a favored extra-terrestrial. She tells her intriguing story demonstrating her will to not just survive the harsh conditions she finds herself experiencing, and what she did to overcome it all so she could thrive. Readers will weep for Mary as she suffers untold cruelties inflicted upon by her parents, will wonder at the paranormal experiences that give Mary comfort, and will feel Mary’s anguish when she allows herself to feel her own pain in her private moments. And readers will cheer her on when Mary stands against her abusers, each time increasing her power for herself.https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Steel-Survivor-Universal-Insights/dp/1097167917/ref=sr_1_9?qid=1692053326&refinements=p_27%3AMarilyn+Lee&s=books&sr=1-9&text=Marilyn+Lee...more10minPlay
August 15, 2023Barbara Meredith-Daisy and Friends What Happened to Yesterday: A Covid-19 StoryOnce again, meet Daisy the cat and her three canine friends, H-Dee, Smokie, and Rocky, as together they face a worldwide pandemic.The story tackles the Covid-19 pandemic and how everyone's life changed in just one year.Daisy and Friends What Happened to Yesterday: A Covid-19 Story begins with the definition of the words pandemic and essential workers. The story then explains the changes in our daily lives before and during the pandemic.Inspiration for the author's books comes from her working over 20 years as a pre-school teacher observing children at work and play.About the AuthorBarbara J Meredith retired from Kids Express Learning Center & Daycare, LLC in 2013. She was co-owner, director, and head teacher for 14 years. The animals in the Daisy and Friends Books are my pets. The inspiration for the books came from over 20 years as a pre-school teacher observing children's behaviors.The following are the book titles of Daisy and Friends Books series:Daisy and Friends How To Stay HealthyDaisy and Friends Rocky's New FriendDaisy and Friends Outside Our WindowDaisy and Friends Waiting for the School BusDaisy and Friends What Happen to Yesterday A Covid 19 Storyhttps://www.amazon.com/Daisy-Friends-What-Happened-Yesterday/dp/1682352722/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Daisy+and+Friends+What+Happened+to+Yesterday%3A+A+Covid-19+Story&qid=1687195434&sr=8-1 ...more14minPlay
August 14, 2023Sharon Schofill- Callie: The Cat with Nine EyesCallie is a gifted cat tossed into the cruel world shortly after she is weaned. Callie knows nothing of the world but soon fi nds herself traveling from one place to another, getting into many different situations, and learning to adapt and survive. As Callie travels, she meets a diverse array of humans, some who are good-natured and others who lack even basic humanity.Callie was born with the gift of nine eyes on the underside of her tail. She embarks on various adventures throughout her story, and her tail eyes become very important to her. Come with Callie on her journeys and discover other mysteries she will uncover about herself.Meet Sharon Schofill, a retired elementary school teacher from rural eastern North Carolina. She has taken up writing in her free time, focusing on her favorite subject to teach - writing. Her latest piece centers around a feline character named “Callie,” who possesses almost human-like qualities. Through her work, Sharon aims to engage readers and help them appreciate Callie’s unique personality, just as she and her grandson have.https://www.writersrepublic.com/bookshop/callie-cat-nine-eyes...more11minPlay
August 13, 2023Don Harris- Reunion Blues“Reunion Blues” is a love story and a sequel to “Dance Steps” It is a continuation of the story of a Southern boomer coming of age and how art, music, a dance, three girls, and the Vietnam War were determining factors of his journey to manhood. Life makes a Southern boomer grow up fast and strong. The story follows Donald Emmerson and several of his classmates as they follow life’s trials and travels through young adulthood into adult maturity and full growth.“Dance Steps” and “ Reunion Blues” are works of fiction but are stories that could describe coming of age to adulthood for almost anyone born during the ‘Baby Boom’ following World War II. You can purchase the book here:https://www.amazon.com/Reunion-Blues-here-where-weve/dp/1635544106/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1691965196&refinements=p_27%3ADon+Harris&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Don+Harris...more15minPlay
August 09, 2023Brad Kuipers- Chronicles of Eldrin: Book 1 - ManipulatorEldrin is a land of stunning natural beauty, terrifying monsters, and seven sentient species. Manipulator takes place during a tipping point in the delicate balance of peace within Eldrin. Peace treaties between kingdoms new and ancient have been broken and war is inevitable between the newly established Bynder Kingdom, a kingdom of giants, and the human Machellia Kingdom. The legendary Kaff, a reclusive and powerful retired hero from an age past, is in a race to find a devastating weapon before it falls into the hands of the ambitious Kendrick Bynder, king of the giants. Jameson, the son of Kaff, is thrust from his comfortable world of routine and seclusion into an adventure of flying galleons, pirates, and a dangerous race to control the mysterious weapon hidden in the northlands of Eldrin.Brad Kuipers grew up on a dairy farm in Prince Edward County, Ontario, and has always enjoyed fantasy novels and worlds away from our own. He began writing this story at the age of thirteen in an attempt to chronicle the games and stories created in the minds of his siblings and himself. Becoming an author had always felt like a fantasy. In that regard, he is finally living the adventure of his lifetime!https://www.writersrepublic.com/bookshop/chronicles-eldrin-book-1-manipulator...more14minPlay
August 07, 2023Catherine Baker-Staying The DistanceStaying the Distance showcases the much-needed leadership lessons that sport can teach us: how to improve, perform and achieve, in ways that are effective and sustainable.Leadership can be hard. It can certainly be relentless. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the well-being, health and sustained performance of many senior leaders, and yet strong leadership remains central to the performance of every single organization.Business leaders are very familiar with drawing lessons from elite sport, particularly around teams, leadership and high performance. But we have all been missing a trick. Day in, day out, sport has been showing us not only how to improve, perform and achieve, but how to do so on a sustained basis, consistently delivering results when it matters. This book shines a light on these unseen lessons, and provides a clear and practical roadmap for how to deploy them in the reader's own leadership practices.With Catherine Baker's unique view into world-class sport and top-level business, and with insights from top performers in both worlds, this book provides a fresh and dynamic take on how - consistently and over the long term - to bring out the best in yourself, and in those you lead.Founder and Director at Sport and Beyond, Catherine Baker is highly sought after as a keynote speaker due to her unique blend of professional background and deep insight into the world of elite sport. She has appeared on speaker panels at a broad range of events, including a Women in Leadership programme (jointly hosted by Goldman Sachs and Deloitte) and the inaugural AllBright FoundHer festival, and a groundbreaking event held at Lords hosted by Women in Sport. Catherine is also Chair of the Steering Group of the O Shaped Lawyer, and has extensive experience as a non-executive director, most recently as a Trustee on the Board of the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust....more16minPlay
FAQs about Speaking of Writers:How many episodes does Speaking of Writers have?The podcast currently has 658 episodes available.