The Writer's Haven

This is our first episode of our Entrepreneur Spotlight segment, which will be featured on a regular basis. Ciara Hosein, CEO of Characterville Entertainment, has coming up with creative ways to serve her clients in spite of the strain placed upon many small business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a listen and find out how you can support this small business!

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Young Adult author Ayana Gray has a lot to offer in our latest episode. Take a listen to our conversation on traveling abroad and the power of lost voices within black history. Ayana also has helpful resources ranging from podcasts to writer contests that will help anyone get started on their own journey.

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This episode is filled with plenty of gems on how to make a true impact as a writer. Learn how Catherine made her way as an established writer without going the traditional route most folks choose to go. Catherine's anticipated novel, Saving Ruby King, will be released in June.

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Empress Theodora was a woman before her time. Coming from a controversial background, she built her way into one of the most powerful empires of history. Listen in on today's episode as Douglas Burton, author of Far Away Bird, breaks down the significance of this historical figure and how her actions tie into today's society. You'll also get a really good history lesson!

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Is there a "right" time to move on when it comes to loss and grief? Take a listen to our conversation with author Bob Fischbach, who wrote a detailed memoir of his experience as a caregiver for his wife, who succumbed to Dementia after years of slow deterioration. His book, As She Fades talks about his dating life and why he realized he needed to start over and what that meant for him.

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"Let the character out and follow it." Dr. Anna Lawton is a professor of literature and the author of two novels, Amy's Story and Castle of Shadows. Anna goes in depth in the history behind her work and the journey of her characters. Listen in on the gems she shares from her writing experience.

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I am dedicating this week's episode to model, entrepreneur, author, speaker and pioneer B. Smith who recently passed away from the early onset of Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer's is a growing epidemic among black people around the world. Her efforts to raise awareness on the disease before her passing will have a lasting impact on her legacy.

B. Smith's story is discussed in her book, "Before I Forget: Love, Hope, Help and Acceptance in Our Fight Against Alzheimer’s."

A great article from the Washington Post on Alzheimer's and African Americans, can be found here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/why-are-african-americans-so-much-more-likely-than-whites-to-develop-alzheimers/2017/05/31/9bfbcccc-3132-11e7-8674-437ddb6e813e_story.html

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Scott is providing pearls of wisdom as a former supervisor, world traveler and employee of a lumberyard. He has completed his sixth book, And Throw the Skins Away which is his first novel. He's the winner of numerous writing awards, to include the FAPA Silver Award, recognition as the best books of 2018 by Kirkus Reviews and the 2019 Eric Hoffer Grand prize.

http://www.scottarcherjones.com/

You Again is Amanda Waters' first release as an author, who writes about a unique love story surrounding a widow in her sixties. Check out our discussion on her fresh take of a romance story, and also hear our take on the Prince Harry and Megan gossip!

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Through exploring the stories his grandfather shared with him as a child, John Holliday has completed a groundbreaking book, Mission to China, that highlights the important journey and missionary work pioneered by people in his family. Listen in on this episode and gain insight on how you can explore about your own history and share it with the world through the power of writing.

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