Authors & More: Recent Episodes
Karen Kelly
BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS! Looking for a good book, there's lots to choose from here OR are you looking to get published or need help self-publishing? Authors & More is literally that, Authors, Books & much much more!
Alinka Rutkowska, CEO of Leaders Press, runs this unique hybrid publishing house with traditional distribution (via Simon & Schuster) through which more than 500 entrepreneurs have been able to share their stories with the world. 172 of Leaders Press authors have become USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling authors. Alinka has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Entrepreneurs on Fire, and numerous other outlets and her mission is to help 10,000 entrepreneurs share their wisdom with the world by 2030. Are you stuck in that horrible moment when the ideas aren’t flowing? Do you struggle to come up with an idea worth sharing? Your mind goes blank, and one thing you could only think of is: “What should I write?” You’re not alone. All writers struggle with this situation. Worry no more because https://app.getresponse.com/click.html?x=a62b&lc=SmcvDg&mc=Jk&s=BtZ5h4y&u=Z9ED&z=EQ29Sxu& (this article will share with you things to write about >>>) https://leaderspress.com/ (Home - Leaders Press) https://leaderspress.com/how-to-write-a-book/ (https://leaderspress.com/how-to-write-a-book/) SPONSORS: Everything Genetic Ltd https://everythinggeneticltd.co.uk/ (Welcome - Everything Genetic Ltd) https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-genetic/ (Everything Genetic: Overview | LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/everythinggeneticltd (Everything Genetic Ltd | Facebook)
Introducing Michelle Lovi, founder of Australian publishing house, Odyssey Books, talking us through the various models of publishing. Michelle also offers great tips on writing that dreaded query letter and also how to write that wow chapter! We also talk to Jo Tuscano, author of The River Child published under the Odyssey Platform, offering great tips and advice to up and coming writers. https://www.odysseybooks.com.au/ (Odyssey Books – Where books are an adventure) SPONSORS: Everything Genetic Ltd https://everythinggeneticltd.co.uk/ (Welcome - Everything Genetic Ltd) https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-genetic/ (Everything Genetic: Overview | LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/everythinggeneticltd (Everything Genetic Ltd | Facebook)
Leslie Gang shares the fabulous works and love of books by secondary school teacher, Dr Hindi Krinsky who sadly passed in 2018 aged 32. In her memory, family and friends chose to build free-standing libraries and in order to fill these libraries, they reached out to the community for gently used books. Within two weeks, they received approximately 500 books and since 2019, they have collected over 275,000 books and counting! They have donated to more than 650 organizations throughout the world spanning across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Africa, Haiti, India & Israel. Leslie shares how you can also get involved https://www.hindislibraries.org/our-story (Our Story | Hindi’s Libraries (hindislibraries.org)) SPONSORS: Everything Genetic Ltd https://everythinggeneticltd.co.uk/ (Welcome - Everything Genetic Ltd) https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-genetic/ (Everything Genetic: Overview | LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/everythinggeneticltd (Everything Genetic Ltd | Facebook)
Want to get a head start on your writing career? Tune in to this thorough and jam-packed show with Susie Busby, Principle of The Writer's Bureau. Susie talks us through the creative writing courses available, including Budding Writers, designed for children and teens. There's also some great tips to help you on your writing journey! The Writer's Bureau https://www.writersbureau.com/index.php?fbclid=IwAR3Ty1ss-7qTfKzRayx7D9d-52Ku0xjBlV7YkOdNr3VzASYDN2lVyWA_Cp8 (Creative Writing Course - Learn with our Online Creative Writing Courses (writersbureau.com)) https://www.facebook.com/thewritersbureau (The Writers Bureau | Facebook) SPONSORS: Everything Genetic Ltd https://everythinggeneticltd.co.uk/ (Welcome - Everything Genetic Ltd) https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-genetic/ (Everything Genetic: Overview | LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/everythinggeneticltd (Everything Genetic Ltd | Facebook)
Used to 100 emails a day, constant phone queries and staff issues to deal with, Roger Wilson-Crane suddenly found himself with a lack of purpose as his role as Managing Director came to an abrupt end. This would have a huge impact on his mental health until he was introduced to the writing group, Write that book. Roger discovered a new-found love which led to the launch of his debut novel, Certified - one unexpected birth, one hapless wedding & one bazaar death. Want to hear more? https://www.facebook.com/RogerWilsonCrane ( Roger Wilson-Crane, Author | Facebook) SPONSORS: Everything Genetic Ltd https://everythinggeneticltd.co.uk/ (Welcome - Everything Genetic Ltd) https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-genetic/ (Everything Genetic: Overview | LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/everythinggeneticltd (Everything Genetic Ltd | Facebook)
It was an honour to meet and chat to Dr Baroness Newlove sharing the events of one fateful day in 2007 that completely changed her world. Enjoying the usual Friday evening with family, after hearing a disturbance outside, Husband Gary Newlove went to investigate only to be faced with a vicious attack resulting in Gary never returning home again. Helen talks in great depth about her husband's murder in which her young daughter's witnessed, their experience as victims and how after campaigning for various changes, she was offered a peerage and a seat in the House of Lords. Helen also shares details of her book, It Could Happen To You. Dr Baroness Newlove https://www.linkedin.com/in/baroness-newlove/ (Dr Baroness Helen Newlove LLD (hc) | LinkedIn) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Could-Happen-You-Inspirational-Crusader/dp/1780575858 (It Could Happen to You: The Inspirational Story of the Crime Victim Who Became the People's Crusader: Amazon.co.uk: Newlove, Helen: 9781780575858: Books) SPONSORS: Everything Genetic Ltd https://everythinggeneticltd.co.uk/ (Welcome - Everything Genetic Ltd) https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-genetic/ (Everything Genetic: Overview | LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/everythinggeneticltd (Everything Genetic Ltd | Facebook)
Love in the Mix is a cookbook for romance readers to benefit Pro Literacy. Written by Authors (and friends) Leslie Hachtel and Nikki Brock from Florida and Tenesse respectively. They have combined their passion for writing with recipes from other well known romance writers sharing their most memorable recipes from their childhood or relatives. Love in the Mix - A cookbook for Romance Readers by Leslie Hachtel https://www.lesliehachtel.com/ (Leslie Hachtel | Heart...Soul...Words) and Nikki Brock https://www.facebook.com/NikkiBrockAuthor (Nikki Brock Author | Facebook) All proceeds go to Pro Literacy https://www.proliteracy.org/ (ProLiteracy) SPONSORS: Everything Genetic Ltd https://everythinggeneticltd.co.uk/ (Welcome - Everything Genetic Ltd) https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-genetic/ (Everything Genetic: Overview | LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/everythinggeneticltd (Everything Genetic Ltd | Facebook)
It was such a pleasure to chat to Nicki Krawczyk from Boston, USA who started her fabulous company, Filthy Rich Writer, almost 9 years ago. Nicki has been a copywriter for over 15 years with an interesting portfolio working for brands such as Adidas, Hasbro & Trip Advisor. Join me as we discuss all things copywriting, the comprehensive courses available within the Filthy Rich Writer academy and her brilliant new podcast, Welcome to the Build Your Copywriting Company Podcast. Tune-in Nicki Krawczyk - Filthy Rich Writer www.filthyrichwriter.com https://www.facebook.com/FilthyRichWriter (Filthy Rich Writer | Facebook) SPONSORS: Everything Genetic Ltd https://everythinggeneticltd.co.uk/ (Welcome - Everything Genetic Ltd) https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-genetic/ (Everything Genetic: Overview | LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/everythinggeneticltd (Everything Genetic Ltd | Facebook)
Dr Dawn Menge is no stranger to the podcast world having recorded several of her children's series on the Bedtime Stories Podcast. Author Dawn Menge has won over 70 national awards with the Queen Vernita educational series and continues to produce beautiful, educational, magical tales alongside her chosen career path teaching children and young adults with moderate to severe disabilities. Dawn shares her career journey, her recent screenplays and the possibility of featuring her wonderful series on Netflix! Dawn Menge Author https://www.facebook.com/dawn.menge1 (Dawn Menge | Facebook) SPONSORS: Everything Genetic Ltd https://everythinggeneticltd.co.uk/ (Welcome - Everything Genetic Ltd) https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-genetic/ (Everything Genetic: Overview | LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/everythinggeneticltd (Everything Genetic Ltd | Facebook)
For this extended version of Authors & More I chat to Entrepreneur & Author Katherine Massey. Kat introduces 15 of her Visibility & Confidence Business Academy members who have come together in collaboration and celebration of the launch of their book SEEN. These amazing female entrepreneurs each share their stories of how they stepped into their passion, purpose and power to achieve the same goal; to inspire and encourage others to believe that anything is possible. Launched on World Mental Health Day, proceeds of the book will be donated to the Mental Health Charity, Milestone Mums. Introducing; Lisa Williams, Jen Griffiths, Laura Coote, Lisa Preston, Fiona Dalziel, Nicky KIlnan, Josephine Sandra Kalagira, Dee O'Connor, Sue Miller, Mhairi Coleman, Karolyn McPherson, Aga Mortlock, Nikki Baily, Alison Dee and Becky J Field. For more information on the book SEEN and all of the authors involved please visit : https://www.facebook.com/VisibilityQueen (Visibility and Confidence Business Page by Kat Massey | Facebook) SPONSORS: Everything Genetic Ltd https://everythinggeneticltd.co.uk/ (Welcome - Everything Genetic Ltd) https://www.linkedin.com/company/everything-genetic/ (Everything Genetic: Overview | LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/everythinggeneticltd (Everything Genetic Ltd | Facebook)