Writers Talk

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Writers Talk episodes

  • WOI: Hear My Heart Books Owner Fawn Nielsen Speaks on Children in Crisis
    Welcome to the featured World of Ink Network here on BlogTalkRadio Wed. August 26, 2015. The World of Ink Network brings you shows each week on topics such as books, writing, author interviews, self-help and much more. Your hosts today are Virginia S Grenier and Marsha Cook. Today's show is about children and youth in crisis, the spirit and possiblilites for children and youth; as well as parents and teachers. We will also touch on bullying and its impact on society with Fawn Einarson-Nielsen, President of Hear My Heart Books Inc. (HMHB). Hear My Heart Books Inc. is incorporated in the province of Saskatchewan to focus on social entrepreneurship initiatives. Learn more at http://hearmyheartbooks.com Fawn is also the author of the children's book, "Spots, Dots...and the Nots?!"  Our show will air live at 1pm Eastern - 12pm Central - 10am Pacific. As always you can listen to any of our shows on demand, at any time you'd like here on BlogTalkRadio, Facebook or iTunes. You can also follow us at our blog, Facebook and Twitter. Also, look for all our World of Ink Network hosts on Facebook and Twitter. The World Of Ink Network has endeavored to create radio shows geared toward excellence in the reading/publishing community. As our company has grown to a viral reach of nearly two million, we have decided to step into a new and exciting adventure. If you'd like to be on our network or need commercial advertising, marketing and writing help, please visit our website http://worldofinknetwork.com

    For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com
    2 min
  • The Edge with Cassandre Dayne
    Join Cassandre Dayne on Sunday, August 23rd at 2pm EST as she highlights yet another artist taking their works to the very edge. Up this week - Brenda Gonet as her writing persona Adrianne James.  Growing up, Adrianne couldn't get her hands on enough books to satisfy her need for the make believe. If she finished a novel and didn't have a new one ready and waiting for her, she began to create her own tales of magic and wonder. Now, as an adult, books still make up majority of her free time, and now her tales get written down to be shared with the world. During the day, Adrianne uses her camera to capture life's stories for clients of all ages and designing stunning book covers for other authors. At night, after her two (soon to be three!) children are tucked in bed; she devotes herself to her written work. Adrianne is living the life she always wanted, surrounded by art and beauty, the written word and a loving family. As a multi-genre author, Adrianne James writes strong women, powerful magic, and love that lasts a lifetime. Join Cassandre for a lively discussion.  If you dare....  

    For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com
    1 hr 2 min
  • WOI: Former Teacher & Librarian Talks about Writing for Children
    Welcome to the featured World of Ink Network here on BlogTalkRadio. The World of Ink Network brings you shows each week on topics such as books, writing, author interviews, self-help and much more. Your hosts today are Virginia S Grenier and Marsha Cook. Today's show is about children's books and joining the show as our special guest is Barbara Springfield. She is a former teacher, librarian and farmer who recently started writing for children. Barbara started writing as a young child and always had a dream of becoming a children’s author. Her first book, “The Pinecone Walk” was released in 2014 and her second book, “Kate, Wait!” debuted in June of 2015. Barbara will not only be talking about her children's books, but the importance of reading with your child, establishing early reading skills and much more. Our show will air live at 4pm Eastern - 3pm Central - 1pm Pacific. As always you can listen to any of our shows on demand, at any time you'd like here on BlogTalkRadio, Facebook or iTunes. You can also follow us at our blog, Facebook and Twitter. Also, look for all our World of Ink Network hosts on Facebook and Twitter. The World Of Ink Network has endeavored to create radio shows geared toward excellence in the reading/publishing community. As our company has grown to a viral reach of nearly two million, we have decided to step into a new and exciting adventure. If you'd like to be on our network or need commercial advertising, marketing and writing help, please visit our website http://worldofinknetwork.com  

    For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com
    1 hr 13 min
  • Let's Talk About Writing Host Marsha Casper Cook
    Join Marsha Casper Cook on August 13 at 4PM EST 3PMCST  2PM MT 1PM PST- When she welcomes Jack Remick and Eleanor Parker Sapia. Jack Remick is a poet, short story writer, novelist and a frequent guest on the World Of Ink. He has contributed to the show by bringing wonderful authors to the network and with each visit he is appreciated that much more. Jack has brought to the network Eleanor Parker Sapia, a Puerto Rican-born novelist, poet, and artist,raised in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Europe. Her life experiences as a counselor, alternative health practitioner, Spanish language social worker, and refugee case worker inspire her passion for writing. Marsha is a Partner of the World of Ink Network, Award-winning Script Writer, Novelist, Writing Coach, Media Release Specialist, Blog Talk Radio Host and Founder of Michigan Avenue Media. Marsha is the author of 11 published books and 11 feature-length screenplays, a literary agent with 15 years of experience and the host of BTR's World of Ink Network shows: A Good Story Is a Good Story, and special editions of The World of Ink Network. Call in number (714) 242-5259 For more info  on advertising with World Of Ink   http://www.worldofinknetwork.com  http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com            

    For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com
    1 hr 3 min
  • The Edge with Cassandre Dayne
    Join Cassandre Dayne on Sunday, August 9th at 2pm EST as she talks with another artist taking their works to the edge. Up this week? Scarlet Darkwood - writer of dark, avante garde fiction.  Scarlet Darkwood is an author with Booktrope, as well as an indie author publishing other material. Writing in several genres allows her to unleash her imagination in different directions, creating stories for different audiences. Always prefering the avante garde, her stories will take the reader on an unusual adventure, exploring the darker parts of the human psyche. Cassandre has several intriguing and perhaps terrifying topics to discuss. Join us... If you dare...

    For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com
    1 hr 4 min
  • Sexy Hot Romance - World Of Ink Network -Hosts - Marsha Cook - Elizabeth Black
    Please join Marsha and Elizabeth on August 6th at 4 PM EST 3 PM CST 2 PM MT 1 PM PST for a great discussion on writing sexy hot scenes for their books and more! Their guests will be Mellissa Keir, Dellai Oakes and Madeline Shade. It 's going to be a lot of fun.So join in ! Marsha Casper Cook - was born and raised in Chicago. She is a Partner of the World of Ink Network, Agent, Award-winning Script Writer, Novelist, Writing Coach, Media Release Specialist, Blog Talk Radio Host and Founder of Michigan Avenue Media. Marsha Casper Cook is the author of 10 published books and 11 feature-length screenplays, a literary agent with 15 years of experience and the host of BTR's World of Ink Network shows: A Good Story Is a Good Story, What is Success and special editions of The World of Ink Network. She and her guests discuss writing and what's new in the entertainment field. Marsha has also appeared as a guest on other network shows and will continue to make frequent visits to other shows. Elizabeth writes erotic romance, erotica, and horror.Her stories - THE OILY, BACK BEYOND THE HEDGEROW, WE'RE ALL MAD HERE, TROUBLE IN THIGH HIGH BOOTS, CLIMBING HER TOWER, TRAILER TRASH ZOMBIES, ALICIA, SHATTERING THE MEAT TUNNEL, PURR, and DON'T CALL ME BABY. Please feel free to call in(714) 242-5259   For more info about advertising with us http://www.worldofinknetwork.com                  

    For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com
    1 hr 18 min
  • Mary McNear - Best Selling Author - Butternut Lake Trilogy
    Please listen in when Marsha Casper Cook welcomes Mary McNear on August 4 at 5pm EST 4PM CST 3 PM MT 2 PM PST Mary McNEAR is a bestselling author who writes from the heart. Reading her books makes you want to get in your car and drive to Butternut Lake. Her books are especially great to listen on Audible because you don't miss one word that Mary skillful weaves. Mary lives in San Francisco with her husband, two teenage children, and a high-strung minuscule white dog named Macaroon. She writes her novels at a local doughnut shop, where she sips Diet Pepsi and observes the hubbub of neighborhood life. She bases her novels on a lifetime of summers spent in a small town on a lake in the northern Midwest. Marsha Casper Cook - was born and raised in Chicago. She is a Partner of the World of Ink Network, Agent, Award-winning Script Writer, Novelist, Writing Coach, Media Release Specialist, Blog Talk Radio Host and Founder of Michigan Avenue Media. Marsha Casper Cook is the author of 10 published books and 11 feature-length screenplays, a literary agent with 15 years of experience and the host of BTR's World of Ink Network shows: A Good Story Is a Good Story, What is Success and special editions of The World of Ink Network. She and her guests discuss writing and what's new in the entertainment field. Marsha has also appeared as a guest on other network shows and will continue to make frequent visits to other shows. http://www.marshacaspercook.com http://www.worldofinknetwork.com

    For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com
    53 min
  • The Edge with Cassandre Dayne
    Join Cassandre Dayne on Sunday, August 2nd at 2pm EST as she highlights another artist who takes their works to the edge. Up this week - David Paris Carter-Singer, an accomplished author and fellow Booktrope team member.  Paris Singer was born in Brussels, Belgium. He has lived in the U.K. and in various places in Spain, where he currently resides. At university, he studied English law and Spanish law, but didn't like it. He then studied translation and didn't like it, either. Currently, he teaches English in the south of Spain. He is told he has far too many interests. A few are basketball, tennis, swimming, playing his old guitar, learning Japanese, painting, reading, cooking...(See? Too many). Not a day goes by, however, where he doesn't write something, be it under a palm tree or on a bench at a bus stop somewhere. Join for a lively conversation...If you dare.

    For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com
    1 hr 1 min
  • WOI Families Matter Special: A Fresh Approach to the Issue of Bullying
    Welcome to BlogTalkRadio's Featured World of Ink Network. Today (Wed. July 29, 2015) hosts Virgina S Grenier and Traci McDonald will be talking about bullying and its impact on society with Fawn Einarson-Nielsen, President of Hear My Heart Books Inc. (HMHB). Hear My Heart Books Inc. is incorporated in the province of Saskatchewan to focus on social entrepreneurship initiatives. They create and publish resources for children living in crisis and difficult life circumstances.Learn more at http://hearmyheartbooks.ca/ Fawn is also the author of the children's book, Spots, Dots...and the Nots?! This important story presents a real-life review of how bullying impacts society.  When the RED Spots and WHITE Dots come together to exclude the Nots, they create more and more PINK Nots.   The story: teaches kids about human rights, reinforces that we are all who we are meant to be, builds dialogue around inclusion,provides support to the bully, victim and bystander,reinforces positive, respectful behaviour, andreminds us that we all have a choice to exclude (which increases anger and unhappiness) or practice inclusion (where everyone can flourish and grow). ISBN: 978-0-9868750-5-2 Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa040FHbfm8 The World of Ink Network brings you shows each week on topics such as books, writing, author interviews, self-help and much more. You can also follow us at our website http://worldofinknetwork.com, our blog http://worldofinknetwork.blogspot.com, and on Facebook and Twitter.  

    For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com
    1 hr 2 min
  • THE AUTHORS WORDS on the World Of Ink Network
    JD Holiday talks with the author Debbie Roppolo. She is the author of many short stories including being published in Chicken Soup for the Coffee Lover's Soul, and Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul.  Klutzin’Around the Christmas Tree was the title for an anthology. In 2011 Debbie published her first children's book, Amelia Frump and her Peanut Butter Loving, Overactive Imagination which she patterned the character "Amelia" after her own childhood. In 2013, Amelia Frump...is Cooking Up a Peanut Butter Storm won second place in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards. Her book, He's My Brother focuses on how siblings sometimes feel alone after a diagnosis of autism. After Debbie's son, Joseph was diagnosed with autism, she felt the need to raise awareness about the disorder and become an advocate through her writing. Doing research and conversations with her older son Jonathan, she discovered that siblings sometimes feel alone after a diagnosis of autism. There is little focus on their thoughts and emotions, and they are are forced to cope alone. He's My Brother was written with the intent of bringing awareness to this situation in addition to supplying information about autism. http://www.amazon.com/dp/151151812X/ref=cm_sw_su_dp http://www.debbieroppolo.weebly.com JD: http://jdswritersblog.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-authors-words-author-debbie-roppolo.html

    For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com
    29 min

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