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Ep. 340 – “A Single Light” with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee)
March 29, 2021

Ep. 340 – “A Single Light” with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee)

“Write as boldly as you can and don’t worry about what people will think.” – Tosca Lee

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Ep. 332 – “Her Perfect Life” with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan)
March 1, 2021

Ep. 332 – “Her Perfect Life” with Hank Phillippi Ryan (@HankPRyan)

“Worrying will get you absolutely nowhere.” – Hank Phillippi Ryan

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Ep. 330 – “A Long Way from Ordinary” with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles)
Feb. 22, 2021

Ep. 330 – “A Long Way from Ordinary” with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles)

“First things first, don’t get bogged down in all the books and how-tos. Write the book and hit the end.” – Ann Charles

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Ep. 327 – “The Go-Giver Way of Elite Performance” with Bob Burg (@BobBurg)
Feb. 11, 2021

Ep. 327 – “The Go-Giver Way of Elite Performance” with Bob Burg (@Bob…

“A system is the process of predictably achieving a goal based on a logical and specific set of how-to principles.” - Bob Burg

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Ep. 319 – “The Hunter” with Jim Christina
Jan. 14, 2021

Ep. 319 – “The Hunter” with Jim Christina

“If you are not into shameless self-promotion, don’t write a book.” – Jim Christina

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Ep. 311 – “Works of Urban Mythopoeia” with Cat Rambo (@Catrambo)
Dec. 16, 2020

Ep. 311 – “Works of Urban Mythopoeia” with Cat Rambo (@Catrambo)

“Writers will find any way to procrastinate.” - Cat Rambo

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Ep. 298 – “Navigating The Clickety-Clack” with Keith Leon S. (@KeithLeon)
Nov. 1, 2020

Ep. 298 – “Navigating The Clickety-Clack” with Keith Leon S. (@KeithL…

“You make a difference in the world whether you realize it or not.” – Keith Leon S.   Today’s featured bestselling author is professional speaker, life and relationship mentor, and a developer and facilitator of transformational seminars,...

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279 – “Peak Performance Ghostwriting” with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark)
Aug. 26, 2020

279 – “Peak Performance Ghostwriting” with Kathrin Hutson (@Exquisite…

“It is not impossible to write 10,000 words of good quality fiction a day if you put in the work.” – Kathrin Hutson

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266 – “Holistic Health and Healing” with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars)
July 13, 2020

266 – “Holistic Health and Healing” with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars)

“Health isn’t something to think about only when there’s a crisis, it’s really a gift that we want to be working on and nurturing and taking care of all the time.” – Brigitte Mars   Today’s featured award-winning bestselling author...

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250 – “Turn Down the Noise” with Justin Rambo (@JustinRambo3)
May 18, 2020

250 – “Turn Down the Noise” with Justin Rambo (@JustinRambo3)

“Being an introvert is my life’s biggest superpower.” – Justin Rambo Today’s featured author is fellow podcast host, entrepreneur, father, husband, and personal development junkie, Justin Rambo. Justin and I talk about why his personal...

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244 – “Chick Lit Inspiration” with Miranda Oh (@ohmirandaoh)
April 27, 2020

244 – “Chick Lit Inspiration” with Miranda Oh (@ohmirandaoh)

“Remember, no matter what; Chin Up, Tits Out” – Miranda Oh Today’s featured bestselling author is storyteller and wine connoisseur, Miranda Oh. Miranda and I talk about what inspired her “Chin Up, Tits Out” series, cyber closeness, and...

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241 – “Highwayman” with MJ Preston (@MJPreston1)
April 16, 2020

241 – “Highwayman” with MJ Preston (@MJPreston1)

“The best reward you can get as an author is that people like your stuff.” – MJ Preston   Today’s featured author is Canadian Military Veteran, photographer, and trucker, MJ Preston. MJ shares how he became a writer, what inspires his...

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225 – “Empowered to Win” with Rev. Allison G. Daniels (@AllisonDaniels9)
Feb. 20, 2020

225 – “Empowered to Win” with Rev. Allison G. Daniels (@AllisonDaniel…

“Don’t let the day pass you by without sharing your story.” – Rev. Allison G. Daniels Today’s featured bestselling and award-winning author is coach, International Diversity Trainer, publisher, speaker and Book Writing Expert, Rev. Allison...

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222 – “The Journey to Cloud Nine” with Jordan Gross
Feb. 10, 2020

222 – “The Journey to Cloud Nine” with Jordan Gross

Any action is better than complacency.   Today’s featured bestselling author is TEDx speaker, executive coach, and startup founder Jordan Gross. Jordan and I talk about his newest book, the benefits of fiction books, and how to live your own...

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216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins)
Jan. 20, 2020

216 – “The Write Way” with Amy Collins (@askamycollins)

Don’t assume that you will be a successful author without time, talent and or money.

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214 – “A Spoonful of Courage” with Dr. Charles Page (@cwpageauthor)
Jan. 13, 2020

214 – “A Spoonful of Courage” with Dr. Charles Page (@cwpageauthor)

“Writing is a good way for me to process what’s going on in the inside.” – Dr. Charles Page Today’s featured author is father, husband, and surgeon, Dr. Charles (Chuck) Page. Dr. Charles and I talk about his newest book, “A Spoonful of...

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209 – “It’s Not a Man’s World” with L.T. Bourne (@IAmLTBourne)
Dec. 26, 2019

209 – “It’s Not a Man’s World” with L.T. Bourne (@IAmLTBourne)

“Everybody tells you to be patient but they don’t tell you how to be patient.” – L.T. Bourne   Today’s featured author is activist, filmmaker and speaker from the Caribbean Islands, L.T. Bourne. Leo and I talk about his book, his...

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208.5 (Holiday Bonus Episode) – “Dreams That Can Save Your Life” with Kat Kanavos (@KathleenKanavos)
Dec. 26, 2019

208.5 (Holiday Bonus Episode) – “Dreams That Can Save Your Life” with…

Write from your heart and write what you know.   Today's featured bestselling and award-winning author is fellow show host, dream expert and three-time breast cancer survivor, Kathleen O'Keefe-Kanavos. Kat and I talk about the importance of...

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204 - "Modern Day Bible Stories" with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele)
Dec. 9, 2019

204 - "Modern Day Bible Stories" with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMiche…

"God has bigger dreams I think for us than we do for ourselves and we need to be open to that." - Michele Chynoweth Today’s featured bestselling and award-winning author is fellow speaker, college professor and book coach, Michele Chynoweth. Michele...

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189 - "Blessed With Poetry" with Michelle Smith
Oct. 17, 2019

189 - "Blessed With Poetry" with Michelle Smith

One of the best feelings in the world is finishing something that you start.   Today's featured author is hairstylist, biker girl, and mom, Michelle Smith. Michelle and I talk about her 1st book, what it was like being the only girl in a family...

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184 - "ManTality" with DeWayne Foote (@zodonboys)
Sept. 30, 2019

184 - "ManTality" with DeWayne Foote (@zodonboys)

“Don’t go away from here without telling your story.” - DeWayne Foote   Today's featured author is spoken word artist and plumber, DeWayne Foote. DeWayne and I talk about his upbringing that taught him to ask boldly as well as what helped...

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176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins)
Aug. 29, 2019

176 - "Life Has a Way" with Dwayne Jenkins (@LeDwayneJenkins)

Over 300 manuscript rejections can build resilience.   Today's featured local author is mental health advocate, Dwayne Jenkins. Dwayne and I talk about what inspired his published book, overcoming rejection from multiple publishing companies, and...

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