Writing

Molly Brouillette on book publicity

monicahadley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:02:45 -0600

Get a behind the scenes look at the world of book publicity on the next Writers' Voices. Molly Brouillette works for Penguin books as a publicist at Tarcher, an imprint focused on mind/body/spirit books. A life-long lover of books, Molly has worked on campaigns for books ranging from healthy soul food to the upside of aging to near-death experiences. Her career has led to such adventures as doing facial yoga on Good Morning America, hand-modeling for the cover of a dating book, and attending a UFO conference. Molly has found that keeping up with the ever-changing publishing world isn't easy, but she finds it worth the effort to have a job that revolves around reading, writing about and talking about books.

Don't miss this delightful conversation!

Seth Braun discusses "Indestructible Success"

monicahadley — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:19:06 -0600

Local author, speaker, and consultant, Seth Braun joins Writers' Voices this week to discuss his new book and share his passion for helping others reach their full potential. Seth has written "Indestructible Success: Creativity, Leadership and The Art of Small Business". In this book, Seth lays out a foundation and guide for both inner and outer success. His book shows how to build your mind, heart and actions so that you can live your dreams and make the world a better place.

Seth also enjoys gardening, playing music, and chocolate. He lives with his family in Fairfield.

Don't miss out on this empowering discussion!

Melissa Tosetti on "Living the Savvy Life

monicahadley — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:54:12 -0600

Author, speaker, and teacher, Melissa Tosetti is our Writers' Voices guest this week. Melissa founded the online magazine, The Savvy Life, and, with coauthor Kevin Gibbons, wrote the book "Living the Savvy Life: The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Smart Spending and Rich Living" (Morgan James Publishing 2011).

At businesswomen’s conferences in San Francisco and Sacramento, Melissa’s chaired panel discussions on balanced spending and financial security. She teaches courses on savvy living in the San Francisco Bay area and also at Chabot College in Hayward, California. Melissa also teaches Kung Fu and Fearless Fitness classes. Her hobbies include traveling with husband Paul and son Dante, horseback riding, gardening, and cooking.

Laurie Lamson on "Now Write! Mysteries"

monicahadley — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:59:43 -0600

If you have any desire to write a mystery story, you won't want to miss the next Writers' Voices. Laurie Lamson is this week's guest and co-writer of the newest installment of the "Now Write!" writing guides, "Now Write! Mysteries Suspense, Crime, Thriller, and Other Mystery Fiction Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers". Like the other books from this series, the book features insights and writing exercises from top-selling authors.

Laurie Lamson is an award winning writer, filmmaker and energy healer currently based in Los Angeles. She designed and taught a creative writing curriculum to at-risk teenaged girls, and conducts her own Manifesting Creativity workshops for writers and artists.

Larry Brooks on "Story Engineering"

monicahadley — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:02:09 -0600

Cheryl Fusco Johnson discusses storytelling this week with Larry Brooks. Larry, a critically acclaimed best-selling author of six psychological thrillers, has written "Story Engineering". The book presents readers with six core competencies that any writer should master. He is also the creator and editor of Storyfix.com, an award winning instructional writing site.

Don't miss this fantastic informational conversation!

Lynda Young, "Hope for Families of Children with Cancer" and Janet Thompson "Dear God Why Can't I Have a Baby?"

monicahadley — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:37:31 -0600

Writers' Voices welcomes two guests with books helping others deal with difficult life issues.

More than 12,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer each year, dramatically changing their lives and lives of their families. Lynda Young has written a useful and compassionate book to give support those families. "Hope for Families of Children with Cancer" presents encouraging short stories, helpful hints, inspiring scriptures and prayers, and resources designed to help the overwhelmed and hurting parents dealing with new feelings and situations. Lynda Young is a writer, national speaker co-founder of Kindred Spirits International and teaches You-niquely Made Personality Study designed to enhance communication.

Janet Thompson has written "Dear God, Why Can't I Have A Baby: A Companion Guide for Couples on the Infertility Journey". Her book takes the reader through the infertility process. Having dealt with it herself, Janet provides women and couples with tools, direction, guidance, hope, and encouragement. Janet Thompson is also founder of Woman to Woman Ministries and author of several other books.

Robert Sessions on "Becoming Real"

monicahadley — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:22:42 -0500

Philosopher Robert Sessions is our guest this week. His recent book, "Becoming Real: Authenticity in an Age of Distractions", uses personal stories and philosophical musings to discuss the way everyday distractions keep us from being ourselves. Robert believes that our modern culture makes it very difficult for us to develop a coherent identity. With quotes and examples from ancient wisdom to modern politics, Robert gives suggestions and points to paths that lead to more genuine and happy lives.

Robert is Professor of Philosophy & Humanities at Kirkwood Community College.

Zachary Michael Jack on "Native Soulmate"

monicahadley — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:59:56 -0500

Seventh-generation Iowan, Zachary Michael Jack is the Writers' Voices guest this week. His book, "Native Soulmate: A Season in Search of a Love Homegrown", tells of his attempts to love fresh, love local. Travelling across the state of Iowa, giving lectures and signing books, Zachary tests his theory that the girl of his dreams may be closer than he imagines.

Zachary Jack currently lives in rural Iowa. He has authored "What Cheer: A Love Story", been a sports editor and has edited many anthologies, including "Letters to a Young Iowan", "Uncle Henry Wallace: Letters to Farm Families", "Iowa: The Definitive Collection", and many more.

Kristen Moeller discusses "Waiting for Jack"

monicahadley — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:03:08 -0500

Tune in for an exciting interview, as our Writers' Voices guest this week is an expert in “disrupting the ordinary” and helping others do the same. Author, speaker, personal coach, and radio show host, Kristen Moeller has recently written the book "Waiting for Jack: Confessions of a Self-Help Junkie". After struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs, and food, Kristen realized her transference of addiction to the self-help world. Through personal anecdotes, including her fatefull first meeting with Jack Canfield(the man behind Chicken Soup for the Soul) that changed the course of her life, Kristen explores the ways we often wait for life and look outside ourselves for answers.

Children's Book author, Wendy Henrichs - Writers' Voices

monicahadley — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:53:31 -0500

New author Wendy Henrichs had two children’s books released in 2011. With pictures by award-winning illustrator Yoshiko Jaeggi, "I Am Tama, Lucky Cat" (Peachtree) retells the 17^th-century Japanese legend behind the beckoning cat figurines commonly displayed in Japanese shops and restaurants. Illustrated by accomplished artist John Butler, "When Anju Loved Being an Elephant" (Sleeping Bear Press) reveals how a lonely elephant no longer young enough to work in a circus or reside in a zoo finds friendship at last. Always an animal lover, Wendy lives in Iowa City with her husband, two sons, two cats, one dog, and whatever stray wildlife manages to slip into their 88-year-old home.