Arts Episodes

“People want to read about ordinary lives too because we read books to learn how to live.” - Linda Wisniewski

“Beta readers and editors are worth their weight in gold.” – Helen Starbuck

“Be still in the storm because that is where we are reborn.” - Shundrey Patterson

“I like to evoke empathy in kids.” – Aruna Lepore

Listen to your heart.

“Anybody that has a desire to write can write a good book with the right guidance.” - Michele Chynoweth

“Sometimes just the way you share something can make an impact.” - Amy Scruggs

“We all have some power, we have different gifts, and we are meant to explore them.” – Jennifer Alemany

“You can’t put a black and white roadmap on grief.” – Emily Johnson

“The bigger celebrity you become, the better results everybody gets.” – Clint Arthur

“The light I bring makes a lasting difference whether great or small.” - Rev. Dr. Stephanie Red Feather

“If I surprise myself, then I’m going to surprise my readers.” - Robert P. French Today’s featured bestselling author is a former computer geek turned actor, Robert P. French. Robert and I chat about his thriller crime fiction series: “the Cal Rogan Mysteries”, his journey of becoming an Indie Author, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: His research process for his books that ended up changing his views about drugs. Some of the challenges of writing a book series. His book-writing process and wha...

“Acquiring knowledge is your right.” - Shonda Buchanan Today’s featured author is educator, culturalist, award-winning poet, literary activist, and world traveler, Shonda Buchanan. Shonda and I have a fun-filled chat about her memoir, “Black Indian”, being a critical thinker, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Shonda to become a professor. How she never has writer’s block. The importance of telling our stories How learning about her family's past impacted her Why do you need ...

When it comes to decisions, start with your heart but a couple of seconds later use your brain.

Reading opens up for doors than you think and has so many benefits.

“Everyone has a creative spark inside of them.” - Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin

Be compassionate to others and have a well of grace for ourselves.

“The time is going to go no matter what you do so you might as well spend it doing something interesting.” – Dr. Guy Windsor

“Don’t be scared of your stories” – Brianne Davis

“Everyday broaden the level of your understanding.” - Chancellor K. Jackson

“You can glow once again.” - Laura Formentini

“Adversity is not forever.” – Mehdi Bouneb

“In writing, you find your voice.” – Donna Conrad

Writing is amazing and can be done at almost any age.