Sonia Choquette, NY Times Bestselling Author, was a “Big Hit” on Joy Radio

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Mar 072013
 
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30680_129258680431576_4029424_sIf you missed yesterday’s interview with Sonia Choquette , it’s not too late to tune in and experience the importance of breath work, learn about the four easy steps to create a Six Sensory Life as you tap into your intuition, and hear about what the universe is asking of you in 2013 as you shift from the external world into the internal world. Then, experience firsthand how you can learn to listen to your heart. And, I must admit I felt a bit vulnerable when asked to participate in one of Sonia’s exercises, but the outcome was worth it. I felt a shift occur in my energy field and calmness filled my spirit. In that moment, I knew I was in my truth and had tapped into my authentic self. Listen, and try Sonia’s exercise out for yourself. I’d love to hear back from you. Continue reading »

After the Show with April Eberhardt and Brandy Rivers

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Aug 282012
 
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What an outstanding, informative Joy Radio interview  with April Eberhardt and Brandy Rivers today. Interested in self-publishing or taking your book to film?  I suggest you grab a pad of paper and pen, then click on the link and listen to the show.

Visit  Words & Music  to sign up for the writers’ conference and have your work critiqued by these two amazing women, or a host of other editors and agents.

April Eberhardt Literary  specializes in high-quality women’s fiction. After 25 years as a corporate strategist and consultant, Eberhardt joined the literary world as head reader for Zoetrope: All-Story, a literary magazine, followed by five years as an agent with two San Francisco-based literary agencies. She holds an MBA from Boston University in Marketing and Finance, a BA from Hamilton (Kirkland) College in Anthropology and French, and a CPLF degree from the University of Paris. She divides her time between San Francisco, New York and Paris.

Brandy River is currently a literary manager/producer working in both film and television at Gersh Agency. In that capacity, she is responsible for representing authors, screenwriters, and directors as well as developing underlying material including novels, articles, blogs, video games and life rights for production.

Joy Radio: After the Show with Rosemary James and Shari Stauch

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Aug 052012
 
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words & musicJoy Radio was honored to interview Rosemary James, co-founder of Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society, Inc. and Shari Stauch, president of Shark Marketing Company. These two remarkable ladies answered questions about the upcoming Words & Music writers’ conference in New Orleans, November 28 – December 2, 2012.

If you are like so many authors you are researching the long list of writers’ conferences, trying to decide which one to attend this year.  Before you make your final decision, I highly recommend listening to this interview. This isn’t an ordinary writers’ conference. It is truly a literary feast and one you won’t want to miss!

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Words & Music, a Literary Feast in New Orleans is the Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society’s annual multi-arts festival and writers’ conference… five days and nights of enlightenment and entertainment, opening this year on November 28 and running through December 2. The festival offers an eclectic range of advice sessions and manuscript critique sessions for writers and a full schedule of programming for the general reading public centering on an annual theme. This year’s theme is “Literature Out of Time,” and featured authors will include special guest of honor, literary giant Ernest Gaines, author of “A Lesson Before Dying,” “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” “A Gathering of Old Men,” and many other master works. A faculty of 20 literary experts, including 18 noted editors and agents, will critique manuscripts, meet with registered writers in one-on-one consultations, present workshops and master classes. Workshop topics include “Books to Film,” which will be presented by one of the best agents in the field, Brandy Rivers. Deborah Grosvernor, who regularly signs authors out of Words & Music and gets them published, is returning. Debbie, has been a part of Words & Music since it was created. Established playwright and novelist Rosary O’Neill will present a workshop on “Creating Dramatic Tension in Plays and Novels.” Some 25 established authors, including several Pulitzer Prize winners, will speak about their own work in context with the theme for general public sessions. The festival will include readings, daily literature and lunch sessions, and music events in the evening. Details at www.wordsandmusic.org or Faulkhouse@aol.co

Joy Radio was honored to have Rosemary James and Shari Stauch as our guests. Outstanding show, ladies!

After the Show: River Jordon

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Nov 162011
 
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River JordanJoy Radio was honored to host Nashville writer River Jordan today. She is a playwright, an essayist, and a novelist with 5 books: The Gin Girl, The Miracle of Mercy Land, Saints in Limbo, The Messenger of Magnolia Street, and Praying for Strangers. River also teaches and speaks around the country on “The Power of Story,” and produces and hosts Clearstory Radio which airs on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. – WRFN, 107.1 FM in Nashville.

This is an interview you won’t want to miss. River Jordan discusses why she began writing screenplays. The magic. She shines light on her nonfiction work – Prayers for Strangers, and a couple of her novels- The Miracle of Mercy Land, and The Gin Girl. She gives the listener  a glimpse into her Clearstory Radio Show. And throughout the interview her magnetic, compassionate heart shines.

River Jordan reads Southern_Mystic AND   The-Gin-Girl-A-Reading

Thank you, River Jordan!



JOY Radio with author, Sheila Ellison

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Sep 212011
 
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Today at 11 a.m. ET, Pattie Welek Hall interviews author, Sheila Ellison. Sheila has been teaching writing classes, editing and coaching for 25 years. She is the bestselling author of ten books. And she’s been a guest on Oprah! Today Sheila will talk about her passion – writing your life stories.We all have stories based on experiences. Sheila will speak about the importance of getting those stories on paper. She has an online course that includes a video and workbook. By the time the student completes her course they will have written their first novel or memoir. You won’t want to miss today’s show. Or tune in at your  convenience after 11:30 a.m. today.

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After the Show: Susan McCorkindale

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Aug 182011
 
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susan mccorkindaleOutstanding interview on Joy Radio yesterday with Susan McCorkindale. Susan has held top spots at Family Circle and Popular Science magazines, and today writes advertising copy on a freelance basis from the comfort of her farmhouse in Virginia. She’s the author of two outlandishly funny memoirs, “Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl” and “500 Acres and No Place to Hide: More Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl.”

Yesterday Susan read a portion of Chapter Thirty-One –”I’d Like to Have a Word with John Wayne” for our listeners; explained why she traded the city girl for the farm girl; gave insight on what farm life has taught her; stated some of her present challenges; shed light on what inspired her to write the book; and shared with the listeners two of her hilarious encounters from her latest memoir, “500 Acres and No Place to Hide.”

Here’s my review on Susan’s newest release. “LOL, pee in your pants, wish I was wearing Depends, read.” What are you waiting for? Order her books today and let the fun begin.

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After the Show: Two Tiny Hands

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Jul 132011
 
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Two Tiny Hands  is a Virginia based nonprofit providing support to families nationwide who have lost a child – miscarriage, SIDS, stillbirth and various other diseases, yet they are committed to helping all families who lost a child.

What do they offer to grieving families who have experienced the unimaginable? Families have access to grieving resources via their website or through their loaning library. Siblings are given care packages: stuffed animal, blanket, and a book, “Little Life, Big Life, ” bringing comfort to their bodies and souls.  Parents receive a photo memorial of their child in canvas print by providing the foundation with an emailed picture.

What a pleasure it was to interview four wonderful, inspirational women (Merissa, Leslie, Lindsey, and Karen) today on Joy Radio.  All these ladies, families and friends, have been touched by Two Tiny Hand’s generosity, kindness, selfless hearts and loving services. It was obvious after speaking to today’s guests that Two Tiny Hands was there for them or their loved one when they forgot how to fly?

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Joy Radio: Two Tiny Hands, nonprofit

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Jul 132011
 
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Today at 11 AM ET, JOY Radio welcomes Two Tiny Hands: VA nonprofit supporting families nationwide who have lost a child (miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and various diseases); providing online resources, along with in-house loaning library with books related to the loss of a child; and sibling care packages. Listen in as we speak to Merissa, Board of Directors – Fundraising, and 3 women who have benefited from TTH’s support. Listen Here.

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