Vicki and I love being able to talk with returning guests because it leads to deeper conversations – about the work, why we do it, and the goodness that comes from sharing. This is definitely the case with one of our favorite novelists, the amazing Deborah Brasket. In this episode of Sharing the Heart of … More Episode 135: “This Sea Within” with Deborah Brasket
One of the great pleasures for me as a podcast host is meeting writers that I like and admire. After trading comments with them on WordPress (sometimes for years) and reading their books, it’s so fun to have an interactive conversation. It’s when we get to affirm that they really are as awesome and talented … More Episode 134: “Perfect” with P.J. Gudka
Vicki Atkinson and I recently recorded a podcast conversation with someone with a remarkable resume. Wayne Runde is an author, physician and veteran US Navy Commander, Wayne Runde. How’s that for a combo? Wayne tells us about his book, Shadow of the Deceiver, the third installment in The Genesis Trust series. It’s a re-imagining of … More Episode 133: “Shadow of the Deceiver” with Dr. Wayne Runde
One of things I find fascinating about when we share our stories is how they land for other people. It’s that chance to find out that we’re not alone in our experience and also that every family has its own flavor of wacky. In this episode of the podcast, my co-host Vicki Atkinson and I are … More Episode 132: “South Side Memories” with Author Gloria Golec
When A. Marc Ross in college, he made a deal with his dad so that he could spend a couple of summers writing. He’d spend half a day writing and half a day working around the house. By the end of the deal he realized that he wasn’t ready to match the literary giants of … More Episode 131: “Attacking the Dragon” with Author A. Marc Ross
My kids have learned about the 80’s from a YouTube Kids video. When I replied to a fact about the 80’s with “rad,” my 6-year-old looked at me wide-eyed and asked, “How did you know that?” I had to confess that I was alive in the 80’s. And, not only that – the 70’s too! … More Episode 130: “Take Me Back to Chicago” with Author Doug E. Jones
A few years back, Ilsa Rey and her husband came to Seattle and stayed with me and my family. So I’m very confidant when I say, Ilsa is the real deal! Reading her books or blog always leaves me smiling because she’s a wonderful combination of witty, charming and smart. In person, that is exactly … More Episode 129: “Wish I Was Here” with Ilsa Rey
Life works best for me when I’m intentional. One of my favorite quotes is “Be sure to taste your words before you spit them out.” (unknown) There’s a corollary that I regularly fail to heed which is tasting the food as it goes into my mouth. I often eat on the run and without much … More Episode 128: “This is Your Body on Trauma” with Author Meg Bowman
I had a friend once tell me that he was so shattered by the grief of losing his beloved cat that he wasn’t ever going to get another pet. I think all of us who have loved and lost our faithful companions can relate to the powerful emotion behind that sentiment. I love the podcast … More Episode 127: “King Copper” with Lauren Scott
For anyone that has tried to get anything published, we understand the pain. Finding that right fit for you and your book, article or artwork is not an easy business. That’s why we really appreciate a “golden moment” that Michael Antman experienced with his book, Cherry Whip. Michael published Cherry Whip 20 years ago. When … More Episode 126: “Cherry Whip” with Michael Antman
The Heart of the Matter 