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FIdelis O. Mkparu is a Nigerian immigrant to the US, and in this novel, he sets out to speak to his experiences and those of his fellow immigrants.
He is a professor of Medicine at Northeast Ohio Medical University and a senior attending cardiologist at Aultman Hospital and Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. Previously, he was a Spaulding fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard Medical School. His preceding novels include Love’s Affliction and Tears Before Exaltation (Colorado Independent Publishers Association EVVY Awards Winner, Literary & Contemporary Fiction 2018). 
To learn more about Fidelis Mkparu and his work visit his website at https://fidelismkparu.com.
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION:
About Soulful Return and the inspiration behind the story/
Writing a fictional accounting versus a memoir or biography
Reconnecting with his family, homeland and soul
The struggle of immigrants
Growth as a writer
What's next for Fidelis Mkparu?
SOULFUL RETURN
Amazon synopsis: "The hounding voice inside me would not let go."Thus begins the emotional journey of Afamefuna Onochie Nwaku a Harvard-trained medical doctor with a career most can only dream of, a loving wife, and supportive family. Then, after he receives a telephone call from his sister who lives in Nigeria that her life is being threatened.Left with no other fair choice, Afam leaves behind his family, throwing his marriage into turmoil and risking the life he has built in Boston. Instead of the Nigeria that he loves, that he needs, he finds a land and people he barely recognizes waiting for him. Afam decides to stay but realizes that his future in Nigeria is as murky as the River-Niger after a torrential tropical rainfall.As Afam sets out on a journey to reconnect with the family and heritage that he left behind, he must face new enemies in an increasingly corrupt Nigeria where many people see him as an American intruder. And through it all, he must fight to keep his family together—and alive.
CONNECT WITH FIDELIS MKPARU:
Website: https://fidelismkparu.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fidelis.mkparu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fidelismkparu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fidelis-mkparu-md-facc-fase-fasnc-58545938/ 

Mark Shaiken lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, CO. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn University, and practiced commercial bankruptcy law for several decades before moving on in 2019 to write, volunteer and play music.
Mark has written three legal thrillers to date: Fresh Start, Automatic Stay and Unfair Discrimination. Before getting into fiction, he wrote And . . Just Like That - essays on a life before, during, and after the law. Mark is currently working on his next book in his legal mystery series, titled Cram Down.
You can learn more about mark and his work at markshaikenauthor.com
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
About Unfair Discrimination and the inspiration behind the story
Protagonists 3J and Pascale and the dynamics of their relationship
Research around the Civil War and how it ties to the antagonist and his white nationalism ancestry
Balancing bankruptcy terminology with a captivating storyline
Mark's writing process and how he's grown as a novelist
What's next for the series?
UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION
Amazon Blurb: A committee of creditors hires 3J, one of whom is the leader of a White Nationalist organization on the government’s domestic terrorist list. When the member realizes he will not get paid back everything he is owed, he blames 3J, a black attorney, and opposing counsel, a Jewish attorney. How far will the hater go to get paid back and what steps will he take to do so in the name of White Nationalism?
CONNECT WITH MARK SHAIKEN!
Website: http://markshaikenauthor.com 
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-shaiken-author
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Shaiken-Author/100070831924501/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkShaiken 
Check out the trailer for Unfair Discrimination
https://youtu.be/TK0yh8f3eAE 
 

MEET THE AUTHOR
Born in Tehran, Iran, Homa Pourasgari spent hours in her father’s home office, writing, reading and letting her imagination carry her to unseen worlds. She moved to Los Angeles, California at a young age. After graduating from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in business, she went to Paris for a year to study literature at the Sorbonne. Before becoming a fulltime writer, she ran her own boutique, worked at a bank and a CPA firm, was a personal trainer and even taught spinning and cardio kickboxing. When she is not writing, she is stumbling, miming and pointing to find her way in a foreign country. Her latest novel, The American Outsider, is based on her travels in Japan.
Learn more about Homa Pourasgari and her work at https://www.homapourasgari.com/ and https://www.theamericanoutsider.com/ 
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
Inspiration behind The American Outsider
The plight of the dolphin and advocating for the species
Japanese Culture and the research involved in writing the story
Elements of importance - reader take-aways about other cultures, human and non-human rights
Book launch mid-January 2023
THE AMERICAN OUTSIDER
Summary from the webite:​​​
“She had gone to Taiji to help save the dolphins; in the end, it was the dolphins who had saved her.”​
Tessa Walker is a veterinarian with a strong, emotional connection to animals. As a teen, she witnessed the brutal slaughter of dolphins, and as an adult, she decides to do something about it. She leaves her home in Los Angeles and travels to Japan to speak out for them, but little does she know that she is embarking on an adventure that will change her life forever. From the urban metropolis of Tokyo to the historic Kyoto to the culinary city of Osaka, and the seaside town of Taiji, Tessa is determined to help Japanese activists stand up for her beloved mammals.​
Along the way, the friendships and bonds that she builds with people in Japan, and the unconditional love of a stranger named Toshiro, open her eyes to a complicated society of conventions and traditions. Yet, her limited knowledge of the language and customs doesn’t deter her from taking on a dangerous mission that could land her in jail.
CONNECT WITH HOMA POURASGARI
Website: https://www.theamericanoutsider.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/homapourasgariFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/homa.pourasgari/
Read our review of The American Outsider

Gahl Sasson is an established author and has been teaching workshops on Storytelling, Kabbalah, Astrology, and Mysticism around the globe for over 20 years. His first book, A Wish Can Change Your Life, has been translated into over eight languages and is endorsed by HH the 14th Dalai Lama. His second work, Cosmic Navigator, is the essential reference guide to understanding your astrological makeup. Since 2018 Gahl has been publishing a yearly bestselling book on the astrology of the upcoming year.
He is a contributor to the Huffington Post, and Astrology.com, and has been named "Los Angeles' Best Astrologer" by W Magazine. He is a guest lecturer at USC, Tel Aviv University, and teaches at Esalen, Omega Institute, University of Judaism, and the Open Center in NYC. He has appeared on CNN, ABC News, KTLA-TV Los Angeles to name a few. His academic paper, Symbolic Meaning of Names in the Bible was published by the Journal of Storytelling, Self, & Society. He currently resides in Los Angeles but gives seminars and workshops regularly in over 13 countries.
His website is www.CosmicNavigator.com and has a podcast – the Cosmic Navigator Astrology Show.
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION:
His journey to becoming the Cosmic Navigator
About The Astrology of 2023 and the significance of Traversing the Bridge
Who will benefit from reading this book?
Basic knowledge points about Astrology for those interested in learning more
Key dates in 2023
How The Astrology of 2023: Traversing the Bridge stands apart from other books on Astrology
 
THE ASTROLOGY OF 2023: TRAVERSING THE BRIDGE
Prepare for and plan the next 12 months with this essential astrological guide written by The Cosmic Navigator, Gahl E. Sasson. The 2023 Manual combines Kabbalah, Astrology, Tarot, history, and Mythology. The first part of the book provides a list of important dates for each month. The second part details the major astrological trends of the year 2023, while the third section lays out a month to month forecast for each zodiac sign. What days are good for finance? Which dates are auspicious for love and relationships? When should you pay attention to your health or start a diet? When will Mercury retrograde? When are the eclipses and what do they mean for each sign? How to manifest your New Year's resolution? Why is the numerology of 2023 lucky 7? What does it mean that Pluto moves into Aquarius for the first time since the French Revolution? Get your guide to the stars to help you navigate the Astrology of 2023.
 
CONNECT WITH GAHL SASSON!
Website: https://cosmicnavigator.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmic_navigator/ 
Links to Webinars, Live Events and Free Goodies: https://linktr.ee/cosmic_navigator 

CK Sobey (known as Kas to her friends) continues to live a life of curiosity. She considers herself to be a seeker, an explorer. Her many ventures in life attest to this. In her earlier years, she studied singing and theater. Kas is a trained mediator and worked in the San Diego dispute resolution department. She also worked in the corporate world for almost thirty years. As a once active spiritual practitioner, she later became a certified hypnotherapist, bringing a deeper understanding of the inner, subconscious mind to others. She has facilitated groups in a variety of subjects and a practice called SoulCollage® for years.
When CK is not writing or in her studio creating something that has caught her attention, we can find her in her kitchen cooking and savoring a dish with a blend of aromas wafting about or somewhere on one of her trails, waving.
A Collection of Tiny Stories, Diminutive Tales from the Tip of My Imagination is her third published book.
To learn more about Kas and her other works, visit https://innerharvesting.com/
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
About A Collection of Tiny Stories 
Inspiration for writing the collection and her writing style
Writing short stories
Creativity that knows no bounds - from writing to art
The importance of a writing community
A reading from A Collection of Tiny Stories
A COLLECTION OF TINY STORIES, DIMINUITIVE TALES FROM THE TIP OF MY IMAGINATION
This collection of Tiny Stories is an assortment of tiny, brief stories that were born out of moments of whimsy, mystery, and longing. I believe in the indefatigable powers of imagination. I do my best to widen my imaginative lens of what I can create in any genre, recipe, or seeking a solution to a problem. The list goes on and on. It is what gets me out of bed in the morning. What will the day bring? Not every day is an explosive revelation, with my muses rambling around, whispering to me of some plan. I do my best to find peace and calm, even in moments. When I find these moments, they are the sweetness between the flow of found ideas. The quiet space is what I need to receive. I honor this time to allow the ideas to take shape, to grow. I love pictures as well. They have their own story to tell. As prompts I become turned on to a story, musing or something new coming all together. I hope you enjoy my visual stories as well. They were created for these stories.
 
CONNECT WITH CK (Kas) SOBEY!
Website: https://innerharvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnerHarvestKSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerharvesting/Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/C.K.-Sobey/e/B08174ZZKGGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13836875.CK_Sobey

Calvin James was promoted to DAD in 2017. After the birth of his son he tried to thing of ways to educate him about life and the ever-changing world. Out of this desire his company, CALVIN JAMES CREATES was born.
The mission statement of CALVIN JAMES CREATES is to share children’s stories, novels, and music that promote the values of truth, kindness, friendship, love, and hope. 
His first book, The Colored Water Fountain was released in December 2021. The second book in his children’s book series, Christmas Sunrise will be released in December 2022.
To learn more about Calvin James and his work visit calvinjamescreates.com.
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
About Christmas Sunrise and writing a holiday book
Inspiration behind the stories in Christmas Sunrise
Working with illustrator Jordan Pizzuti to bring the story to life
A bit about Calvin's upcoming works
A reading from Christmas Sunrise
CHRISTMAS SUNRISE
As the holidays approach, a grandmother recalls her youth and all that she loves about the holidays. Hoping that it will snow for a White Christmas, the excitement she feels on Christmas Eve, and her favorite part, having her family and loved ones with her on Christmas Day.
 CONNECT WITH DR. CALVIN JAMES!
 Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CalvinJamesCreates
Twitter @CalJamesCreates
 YouTube Channel: Calvin James Creates
 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvinjamescreates/

Vik Azeem grew up in the Northern Virginia area and currently resides in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He's been writing stories since the age of twelve and has a deep love for stories and movies in general. Ice Dance is his 4th novel. He's previously published the books Soul Half Empty, Algebra and Demons, and Quixotic.
When he's not writing, he's working on his movie review podcast, The Movie Fellas, which is also available on all podcast platforms.
For more information about Vik and his work visit his website at www.vikazeem.com
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION:
The author's journey
About Ice Dance and the inspiration behind the story
Writing Fantasy
Using humor and unique characters to drive his fantasy
Creative and other interests
What's next for Vik Azeem?
 
ICE DANCE
Hassan is a Pakistani-American conflicted between pursuing his creative passions and fitting in with his culture. He's also unemployed and days away from being evicted. Then he meets Yasmine, a mysterious bar-hopper with a keen interest in psychology. As enigmatic as she is, Hassan is enthralled with her.He soon learns Yasmine has a dark secret that will put both their lives at risk. As the night of New Year’s Eve unravels, he's introduced to a world of magic, portals, wise-cracking trolls, and dangerous enemies beyond his wildest fears. The only question is, will he survive to see the new year? Ice Dance is a comedic urban fantasy inspired by swashbuckling adventures of the past.
 
CONNECT WITH VIK AZEEM!
Website:  www.vikazeem.comTwitter: @vikazeemInstagram: thevikazeem
 

Shelah Johnson is the recipient of 9 awards from The Society for Technical Communication and is also a published photographer and has produced and directed more than 40 lifestyle broadcast segments focused on eco and small space living. She directed, produced, and is the co-creator of the documentary series, Where Small Business Grows (Amazon Prime). Shelah lives a life of voluntary simplicity, where she makes a mid-century modern Airstream her home on an island in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys kayaking and traveling across the country and around the world.
 
J R Santana is an award-winning Screenwriter and Producer. With over three decades of experience working in Hollywood and Europe, JR has been involved in productions ranging from $1m - $25m, all with an A-list cast. As a Screenwriter, he has won the Kodak Award for Outstanding Cinematic Achievement, the Turner Classic Movies Prize, Best Film at the Interfilm Berlin Film Festival as well as being nominated for two consecutive BAFTA Awards. He also holds a Master’s degree from Cambridge University. When not working, JR spends his free time riding his vintage British motorcycle, competing in International Long Range Match Rifle competitions and penning his debut novel.
For more information about Shelah Johnson, JR Santana and their work visit www.theboloneytrail.com 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION:
About The Boloney Trail Trilogy and the historical era
Parallels to Today's Society
Progression from a novel to the screen through their partnership
Marketability, casting hopefuls and the next steps
Audio book production
What's next with the project?
PERPETUAL GLOOM
Based on true events, Perpetual Gloom is the first installation of The Boloney Trail trilogy. The story begins in the eye of the Great Depression, which left thousands dead or destitute, one family, the Hornbecks, finds a way to survive the storm by serving both the Devil and the Lord in a nomadic life along a perilous trail leading them out of their beloved South and into the dank logging camps of the Pacific Northwest.
CONNECT WITH SHELAH JOHNSON AND JR SANTANA
WEBSITE: https://theboloneytrail.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheBoloneyTrail/ 
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theboloneytrailofficial/ 

Jacqueline Greer Graham is a Canadian citizen who was born in Montserrat, British West Indies. She has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from York University, and a Medical Office and Laboratory Assisting Diploma from Career Canada College. Jacqueline is a former manager at the Canadian Institute for Health Information. She is now a business owner, pursuing her passion for telling stories. Almost Full Circle is her debut book. Jacqueline also enjoys singing and dancing, and is a health and fitness enthusiast. She lives in Ontario, Canada, and has two children. 
To learn more about Jacqueline and her work visit her website at https://jacquelinegreergraham.com/ 
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION:
About Almost Full Circle and the inspiration behind the book.
Writing Memoir and drawing on memories
Keeping your stories alive for future generations
Experiences in Montserrat
Learning a thing or two along the way
What's next for Jacqueline Greer Graham?
 
ALMOST FULL CIRCLE: FROM MONTSERRAT TO CANADA AND BACK-ISH
Where do you call home? It’s likely a number of places over time, but there’s probably something special about your first home. For Jacqueline Greer Graham, it was Harris, Montserrat, British West Indies, where her experiences were rich and defining; it is where she navigated both the pleasant and unpleasant situations that shaped her identity. Jacqueline immigrated to Canada and continued to be shaped by her experiences. She took for granted that she could go home anytime, but a sleeping giant had other plans. The Soufrière Hills volcano, which was dormant for almost 400 years, awoke on July 18, 1995, and changed Montserrat catastrophically. When the ashes cleared, Jacqueline’s journey home would prove to be challenging, albeit transformative.
 
CONNECT WITH JACQUELINE GREER GRAHAMWebsite: https://jacquelinegreergraham.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacquelinegreergraham  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinegreergraham   Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacquelinegrgr 

Daniel Santos is a twenty-one-year young adult author, born in Manila, Philippines, and immigrated to the U.S. at a very young age. He’s spent most of his life living in the West while occasionally flying home to visit his family. When he’s not listening to music, playing video games or just doing things people of his age engage in, he’s writing. Daniel’s writing usually consists of fantasy fiction that delves into the paranormal. He likes to focus on characterization and letting the reader get to know his characters. He genuinely believes that we often learn more from fictional characters than we do from real ones. Life is Inevitable is his debut novel.
To learn more about Daniel Santos and his work visit www.dantheauthor.com.
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION:
Daniel’s writing journey
About Life is Inevitable and the inspiration behind the story
Adding paranormal elements to heavy social issues
Writing about difficult topics with authenticity
Daniel’s writing routine
What’s next for Daniel Santos?
LIFE IS INEVITABLE  
A story about trauma, abuse and mental health, Life is Inevitable is about Eighteen-year-old boy Brennan, and seventeen-year-old girl Olivia, who have their entire lives and worldview changed when they commit suicide on the same day. In this world, the dead are brought to a train station where they receive tickets that send them to heaven or hell. However, Olivia and Brennan are given a second chance. An angel gives them train tickets that will send them back to their bodies, but a new problem emerges when they accidentally switch their tickets. In the world of the living, they wake up in each other's bodies and are now forced to undo the mistake they just made while living the other person's life.
 
CONNECT WITH DANIEL SANTOS
Website: https://www.dantheauthor.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel_the_author/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfkXBo7G6Um6y4HVz43y5zQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlosdanielsa96
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Nancy Stohlman's book Going Short: An Invitation to Flash Fiction, won a 2021 Reader Views Gold Award and was re-released as an audiobook in 2022. Her other books include After the Rapture, (forthcoming 2023), Madam Velvet's Cabaret of Oddities, and The Vixen Scream and Other Bible Stories, among others. Her work has appeared in the Norton anthology New Micro: Exceptionally Short Fiction and The Best Small Fictions 2019, as well as adapted for both the stage and screen. She teaches at the University of Colorado Boulder and around the world.
To learn more about Nancy Stohlman and her work, visit https://nancystohlman.com/
 
Topics of Conversation:
About Going Short: An Invitation to Flash Fiction
What is Flash Fiction?
Different forms of Flash
How writing Flash improves your writing overall
Flash Myths
Flash Workshops, Getting Started with Flash
What's next for Nancy Stohlman?
 
GOING SHORT: AN INVITATION TO FLASH FICTION
Flash fiction is changing the way we tell stories. Carving away the excess, eliminating all but the most essential, flash fiction is putting the story through a literary dehydrator, leaving the meat without the fat. And it only looks easy.
Enter Going Short: An Invitation to Flash Fiction. In this, her treatise on the form, veteran writer Nancy Stohlman takes us on a flash fiction journey: from creating, sculpting, revisioning and collecting stories to best practices for writers in any genre. It is both instructive and conversational, witty and practical, and presented in flash fiction chapters that demonstrate the form as they discuss it. If you’re already a flash fiction lover, this book will be a dose of inspiration. If you teach flash fiction, you’ll want it as part of your repertoire. And if you’re new to the form, you might just find yourself ready to begin.
 
PRE-ORDER NANCY'S UPCOMING FLASH NOVEL: AFTER THE RAPTURE
 
CONNECT WITH NANCY STOHLMAN
Website: https://nancystohlman.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.stohlman/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nancystohlman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancy_stohlman/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nancystohlman

Paul Sturm actually started writing poems as a teenager, attempting to impress young ladies, though to no avail except for a smile or two. Many years later, the author worked in a high pressure career prompting him to escape by reading and writing for the fun of it. The author's amusing sense of humor provided the perfect backdrop for his hilarious books.
Another important aspect of his writing could be gleaned from an episode of 'The Twilight Zone' titled "Walking the Distance." In that episode, a traveling executive has car trouble on a country road. The man walks to the small town nearby where he was born and discovers himself as a boy once more. The author, in a manner, revels in writing amusing tales of his youth growing up in a small town, allowing him to be a spirited boy once more.
Paul has a B.S. degree from the College of William and Mary, an M.B.A. degree from the University of South Florida, and is a Certified Public Accountant, a CPA. The author spent 2 years at the accounting firm of Arthur Andersen, Inc., before accepting an offer from Computer Sciences Corporation, where he became a Vice President of Finance in 1986. The author enjoyed 37 exciting and adventurous years at Computer Sciences Corporation, including several overseas assignments in Malaysia, India, and Europe.
The author has written 3 amusing, entertaining, and fun-loving books, including 'My Favorite Girlfriend,' 'Golfing Adventures with Frankie, the Witty Caddie,' and 'More Golfing Adventures with Frankie, the Witty Caddie.'
Paul is married and has 3 children and 3 grandchildren, and lives just outside of Washington, D.C., in a Virginia suburb.
You can learn more about Paul Sturm and his work at https://www.paulsturmauthor.com/ 
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
About his books
Writing memoir
The role of humor in his writing and in his life
Surprising things he learned along the way
What people are saying about Pauls Books
CONNECT WITH PAUL STURM!
Website is http://www.paulsturmauthor.com.
Facebook URL is: https://www.facebook.com/paulsturmauthor/
LinkedIn URL is; http://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sturm-a41487190
Instagram URL is: https://www.instagram.com/paulsturmauthor/
Amazon URL for "My Favorite Girlfriend" is:  https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B08DBZPM1W
Amazon URL for "Golfing Adventures with Frankie, the Witty Caddie" is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DG2XMH9/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2
Amazon URL for "More Golfing Adventures with Frankie, the Witty Caddie" is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08S3HLYJT/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1
 
 

Mark Shaiken lives with his wife Loren and their dog Emily in Denver, CO. He schooled at Haverford College and Washburn University, and practiced commercial bankruptcy law for several decades before moving on in 2019 to write, volunteer and play music.
In addition to his latest legal thriller, "Automatic Stay," he is the author of "And . . Just Like That - essays on a life before, during, and after the law" and "Fresh Start," a legal mystery.  Mark is currently working on his book, "Unfair Discrimination." 
You can learn more about mark and his work at markshaikenauthor.com
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION:
Mark's author journey
Writing fiction and non-fiction
Developing and mapping out a legal thriller series
Writing authentic characters
What people are saying about Automatic Stay
What's next for Mark Shaiken?
 
AUTOMATIC STAY
In Automatic Stay, 3J and Pascale are back and file bankruptcy cases for six Kansas City jazz clubs that have somehow managed to survive the Covid pandemic. Now they must battle an unknown enemy who runs an anonymous disinformation campaign on social media to try to put the clubs out of business. Will they be able to stop the campaign in time to save the clubs and keep jazz alive in the city?
 
CONNECT WITH MARK SHAIKEN!
Website: htttp://markshaikenauthor.com 
Author's page: htttp://markshaikenauthor.com
YouTube book trailer: https://youtu.be/KyJSXZNCRaY
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-shaiken-author
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Shaiken-Author/100070831924501/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkShaiken    

Books have been a part of Marilynn Wood’s world for as long as she can remember. She was influenced by her maternal grandmother, a teacher, who exposed her to reading and writing at an early age. She wrote her first story in first grade and caught the literary bug, though it would be many years later for her dream to become an author was realized. 
What started as a book about the socio-economic problems on our planet took a turn to SciFi when a UFO experience caused her to wonder about beings from another planet and how they would regard us and the way we treat one another. During the creation of her debut novel, Exit to Morvana, Wood realized her deepest wish was for our planet to achieve Utopia, claiming victory over all the upheavals we’ve been through. Marilynn believes we have all the potential to succeed, but it’s up to us to choose the right path.
Marilynn Wood resides in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, in the Canadian province of British Columbia, where she is currently working on her second novel.
To learn more about Marilynn Wood and her work visit www.morvana.ca.
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION:
The author's writing journey and her decision to become an author.
About Exit to Morvana
Inspiration behind the story.
Writing a series.
The most surprising thing she learned while writing Exit to Morvana and the one thing she wishes she'd known before she started out!
What's next for Marilynn Wood?
 
EXIT TO MORVANA
Do the painful disappointments in life make you wonder "Where is the exit door on this planet? Consider the tale of over worked, lonely Samantha who one day meets a mysterious Alien while visiting a metaphysical book store. He offers to take her to Morvana, a planet in the Andromeda galaxy where the people have such long life spans they are virtually immortal. The Morvanian civilization has suffered through all the trials and tribulations that planet Earth has and overcome them. This has resulted in a near perfect Utopian planet. The only catch is, Samantha must agree to leave Earth and everything she knows -- forever. If you had such an opportunity, would you go?
 
 

In his role as President of Propheta Lucro Management Consultants, Paul Sacco develops and delivers leadership development programs that enable people to create, verify and decide ideas for strategy, innovation, and complex problem-solving. He is also the author of Strategy Quest – The Executive Guide for Finding Business Opportunities.
Paul is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where he earned both a B.A.Sc. and an MBA. He is also a certified MBTI Practitioner. Paul's volunteer experience includes mentoring MBA students and participating as a director on non-profit boards.
Residing in Calgary, Alberta, Paul, and his wife Juli enjoy golf, music, tropical vacations, theatre and hiking with their dog, Kali.
To learn more about Paul Sacco and his work visit https://paul-sacco.com/ and https://prophetalucro.com/
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
About Strategy Quest and the inspiration for writing the book.
What is a strategic mindset?
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test and its significance to the strategic mindset
Sears and Amazon
Propheta Lucro Management Colsultants
What's next for Paul Sacco?
Strategy Quest: The Executive Guide to Finding Business Opportunities
Are you a business executive in need of strategic opportunities? Using an entirely new method, Strategy Quest will guide you every step of the way. With Strategy Quest you will learn to set strategic goals, create an original vision, and judge whether it represents a strategic opportunity.
Stop copying your competitors or following trends. The only way to beat the competition is to find unique strategic opportunities. Get started on your Strategy Quest today. Combining knowledge from leadership, business, strategy, psychology, philosophy, art, neuroscience and history, Strategy Quest will pave your way to competitive success. Whether your business is B2C or B2B and your customers are internal or external, Strategy Quest will help your business win!
 
CONNECT WITH PAUL SACCO
www.prophetalucro.com
www.paul-sacco.com
Paul-Sacco.com
https://www.facebook.com/paulsaccoauthor
https://www.facebook.com/PLIdeas
linkedin.com/in/paulsacco
https://www.linkedin.com/company/propheta-lucro-management-consulting
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Julie Broad, founder of the self-publishing services firm Book Launchers and Amazon Overall #1 Best-Selling Author, knows what it takes to successfully self-publish a book. Her popular YouTube channel, BookLaunchers.TV, embodies the hashtag of #noboringbooks helping nonfiction authors write and market books people want to read.
Julie’s titles include More than Cashflow, which topped Amazon, The New Brand You, and her latest book, Self-Publish & Succeed. A recognized real estate investor, successful entrepreneur, and notable speaker, Julie also received the Top 20 under 40 Award for her business and community contributions. She’s been speaking on stages across Canada and the US since 2009, sharing her strategies to write a book that builds your business and have more impact and influence with your brand. 
An expert on writing a book with marketing in mind, Julie teaches the best approaches to get results, make an impact, and ultimately, make more money. Julie always leaves people inspired, excited, and with clear steps to take action immediately. Her advice for authors and investors has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, Yahoo! Business, CTV, the Toronto Sun, Medium.com and many local and national TV shows. 
Born and raised in Canada, Julie currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son. When she’s not busy with Book Launchers or her family, you’ll find her at CrossFit or playing poker.
To learn more about Julie and her work, visit https://juliebroad.com/ and https://booklaunchers.com/
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
Writing a book people will want to read using the Self-Publish and Succeed method.
The importance of your book title, subtitle and chapter titles!
Do the prep work
Should all non-fiction authors narrate their audiobooks?
About BookLaunchers.com
What's next for Julie Broad?
 
SELF-PUBLISH & SUCCEED
You can write a book—anyone can. But if you want to write a book that people will want or even need to read, it’s not as simple as sitting down to write. In fact, that’s one of the biggest mistakes unsuccessful authors make.Writing a book can be one of the smartest moves for your business success. But you need more than a message and writing skills to create an impressive book that readers will love. You also need a plan to market, sell, and leverage your book into a new level of leadership within your industry to reach your professional goals.In Self-Publish & Succeed, trusted best-selling author and entrepreneur Julie Broad shows you that writing a successful nonfiction book starts long before you craft your first chapter. To write a book that boosts your brand, generates a profit, and makes you an influencer in your industry, you need the #noboringbooks way.
 
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Jessica Wohlgemuth is a country prairie girl who grew up on a little hobby farm passionate about animals. Her two favorite bunnies were named Flip and Flop. Oh, how she loved her soft fluffy pets! Now with nieces and nephew spending hours chasing their own bunnies, she couldn’t help but imagine what life would be like if bunnies lived in a sort of people world, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To learn more about Jessica Wohlgemuth and her work visit her Etsy shop: The Hidden Pine Tree
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
About Bop-It and No More Covid and the inspiration behind the story
Her debut in writing and illustrating
Growing up on a hobby farm
How her upbringing influenced her decision to use animals as her main characters
What's next for Jessica?
 
BOP-IT AND NO MORE COVID
Are you tired of living the COVID life? Find hope and cheer in this little book about a fuzzy little grey bunny named Bop-It. Read about how he and his friends learn to cope through the pandemic, finding fun in the new normal.

Daniel Lassell is the author of Spit (Wheelbarrow Books / Michigan State University Press, 2021), winner of the 2020 Wheelbarrow Books Emerging Poetry Prize selected by Gabrielle Calvocoressi, and winner of the 2021-22 Reader Views Gold Award for Poetry and the Inside Scoop Live Award for the Most Innovative Poetry Book. He is also the author of a chapbook, Ad Spot (Ethel Zine and Micro Press, 2021), and his poems have appeared in the Colorado Review, Cherry Tree, and Prairie Schooner, among others. He grew up in Kentucky, and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
To learn more about Daniel Lassell and his work, visit his website at http://www.daniel-lassell.com/
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION
What sparked his initial interest in poetry
About "Spit" and his inspiration behind the collection
Using different poetic forms
Thoughts about how his idea of poetry has evolved
Poetry readings from "Spit"
What's next for Daniel Lassell?
 
SPIT
he first-ever poetry book set on a llama farm, Daniel Lassell’s debut collection, Spit, examines the roles we play in the act of belonging. It is a portrait of a boy living on a farm populated with chickens sung to sleep by lullaby,  captive wolves next door that attack a child, and a herd of llamas learning to survive despite coyotes and a chaotic family. The collection in part explores the role of the body in health and illness and one’s treatment of the earth and others. A theme of spirituality also weaves throughout the collection as the speaker treks into adulthood, yearning for peace amid the decline of his parents’ marriage. Driven by a “wish to visit / some landless landscape,” the  speaker eventually leaves his family’s farm, only to find that return is impossible. After losing the farm and the llama herd to his parents’ divorce, the speaker wrestles with the role of presence as it relates to healing, remarking, “I wish enough, / to have only // these memories I have.” Unflinching at every turn, the collection pushes the boundaries of “home” to arrive upon new meaning, definition, and purpose.

Julian Tryst is a fiction author from Canada who likes to observe the messed-up aspects of human nature and make stories out of them.
For more information about Julian and his work, visit his website at https://juliantryst.com/
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION:
About Garvey Feinstein: Hollywood Predator
Inspiration behind the story
Satire, erotica and writing about human nature
A reading from the book
Reader reaction to the story
Cover creation
What's next for Julian Tryst?
 
GARVEY FEINSTEIN: HOLLYWOOD PREDATOR
The story of the rise and fall of a lecherous and uncouth Hollywood mogul named Garvey. A man who sought clout and influence to remedy his past frustrations, and who ended up using and abusing those things mainly on members of the opposite sex.But alas for Garvey, such unfettered thirst for power and women was bound to leave a number of skeletons along his road, one of which could come back and haunt him in the least expected ways.
 

As an attorney and civil justice advocate, author Mark M. Bello draws upon over 40 years of courtroom experience in his Zachary Blake Legal Thriller Series.
A Michigan native, Mark received his B.A. in English Literature from Oakland University and his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. After working extremely high-profile legal cases, Mark wanted to give the public a front-row glimpse of what victims face when standing up for justice.
Combining his legal experience and passion for justice with a creative writing style, Mark not only brings high-quality legal services to his clients, but captivating novels to his readers.
When Mark’s not writing legal and political novels, he writes and posts about fairness and justice in the civil justice system on his website, Legal Examiner and NotFakeNews. In his spare time, Mark enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. Mark and his wife, Tobye, have four children and 8 grandchildren.
To learn more about Mark and his work visit www.markmbello.com
 
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION:
About Happy Jack Sad Jack and His Social Justice/Safety Series for Kids
Bullying
Talking about sensitive issues with kids
Working with an illustrator
Writing for Kids
Up next for Mark Bello - other books in the series
 
HAPPY JACK SAD JACK
Jack has always been a very happy little boy.
But when he starts kindergarten, he discovers he is different than the others. For the very first time, he is bullied—Happy Jack suddenly becomes Sad Jack.
What should Jack do? Should he tell an adult? His parents? Would his teacher or principal understand? What can they do to help?
As parents, we want certain things for our kids. Mainly, we want them to be happy. Can today’s kids celebrate their differences, or are they doomed to fight over them like generations before?
Jack’s school community learns an important lesson as attorney/author Mark M. Bello presents Jack’s compelling story in rhyme, beautifully and dramatically illustrated by Melinda Falgoust:
“People are different in color, shape, size.Ears, noses, mouths, and different shaped eyes.Different races, and genders—more, too.Christian or Buddhist, or Muslim or Jew.But there’s one thing in common we all have in this place.We are all valued members of this human race.”
Happy Jack Sad Jack: A Bullying Story is a must read for all children and one your child will never forget.