Tag: author

Episode 104: “Pride & Preston Lin” with Author Christina Hwang Dudley

February 21, 2025

Wynne and I were honored recently to sit down with acclaimed author, Christina Hwang Dudley, to discuss her latest book, “Pride & Preston Lin“, a gorgeous adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel, “Pride & Prejudice“. We’re not the only readers who’ve raved about Christina’s latest book. Publisher’s Weekly wrote: “In a world with so … More Episode 104: “Pride & Preston Lin” with Author Christina Hwang Dudley

Episode 101: Out of Our Comfort Zone with Mark Petruska

January 31, 2025

On Saturday Night Live, the celebrity hosts receive a special, commemorative “5 Timers Club“ jacket. Resplendent in rich navy velvet – smoking jacket style. Lush. Luxurious. By my count, this podcast episode with the talented Mark Petruska is his eighth guest gig here on Heart of the Matter! I think we owe Mark some swag. … More Episode 101: Out of Our Comfort Zone with Mark Petruska

Episode 93: Celebrating Poetry with Cindy Georgakas

November 15, 2024

Prepare to be inspired, friends! Wynne and I had the pleasure of visiting, podcast-style, with acclaimed author Cindy Georgakas this week and we’re still floating from the lift, love and encouragement she offered. Tune in to learn about Cindy’s road to authorship – her well-regarded “Re-Create & Celebrate: 7 Steps to Live the Life of … More Episode 93: Celebrating Poetry with Cindy Georgakas

Episode 92: Baydreamer – Author Lauren Scott

November 8, 2024

Wynne and I had the privilege of spending time with accomplished and acclaimed author, Lauren Scott recently and our chat with her was delightful in every way. If you’re a writer, blogger, author…or aspire to any of those identities…or you’re a nature lover, observer of the human condition…you need to join us for this episode. … More Episode 92: Baydreamer – Author Lauren Scott

Episode 86: Tandem Riding with Cheryl Oreglia

September 27, 2024

—RAGBRAI— What’s that? Well…if you’re like me, one of the uninitiated, Cheryl’s at your service, ready to explain. RAGBRAI, friends, stands for:  Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa and Cheryl, along with her dear husband, Larry made the trek back in July. Yep. Riding a tandem bike across Iowa from the Missouri River to … More Episode 86: Tandem Riding with Cheryl Oreglia

Episode 82: “Embrace Your Weird” with Author Dave Williams

August 30, 2024

It’s such a pleasure to spend time with Dave Williams, artist, author, and one of our favorite creative friends. Wynne and I love talking with Dave because he offers cool insights into the creative process. Reminding us to lean into the joy of doing. In this episode, Dave introduces us to a wonderful book, Felicia … More Episode 82: “Embrace Your Weird” with Author Dave Williams

Episode 79: Sometimes You Have to Laugh with Author Pete Springer

August 9, 2024

Wynne and I were thrilled this week to sit down with one of our favorite guests, the talented Pete Springer. Without a doubt, Pete’s earned the title of “storyteller supreme” as he regales us with tales from his life as a teacher, a volunteer, a student of human behavior. In this episode, Pete gets us … More Episode 79: Sometimes You Have to Laugh with Author Pete Springer

Thank You!

July 31, 2024

I have a confession, friends. I don’t spend much time looking at my blogging stats…or synthesizing views from FB, IG or LI to understand the ‘reach’ of what I write. I write…to write. Express. Share. And whoa my gosh…I enjoy the camaraderie of comments. So much! 😊 (My flagrant use of emojis gives me away, … More Thank You!

Uncle Fuzzy’s Quilt

April 24, 2024

“I have often had a retrospective vision where everything in my past life seems to fall with significance into logical sequence.”― Ansel Adams I wrote about a dear family member, almost a year ago and that post, about my delightful Great Uncle “Fuzzy” is on my mind. One of the unexpected joys as a result of writing … More Uncle Fuzzy’s Quilt