What a treat (no tricks!) Wynne and I spent some time with the talented writer, Brian Hannon this week and talked about the 2024 NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month – which begins officially today! I know many writers who’ve participated in “NaNo” over the years and although goals and accomplishments vary, most folks I … More Episode 91: NaNoWriMo with Brian Hannon
Do you know about this book? It’s a gem, an oldie from the children’s Wonder Book series, published in 1952. I’ve had a lifelong love of bunnies. Maybe you read this recent post – about bunnies and a favorite book of another sort. Two days after I shared that story, I fell down an oddly … More Dads, Daughters, Love
I love being a member of the Chicago Writers Association. Blog posts from author B.A.Durham from “Chicago Writes” pop into my inbox providing inspiration. Last month I shared some thoughts about one of his recent posts – one that helped me navigate a plateau in my latest writing project. You can check it out here. Staying … More Writing – Unencumbered!
Are you ready for a fun ride? Buckle up! Because in this week’s episode, we bring you Wynne’s dear family friend, Eric Knudson, showcasing not one…but TWO terrific stories about hijinks on a public bus. Eric’s stories have it all…pets, peculiar people, heartfelt interactions and some curiosities. The type that are most uniquely found when … More Podcast Friday! Episode 76: On the Bus with Eric Knudson
In this episode, Vicki Atkinson and I talk with one of our favorite repeat guests, blogger and author, Mark Petruska, about how to be the new guy. Mark tells us the fascinating story of his new job. We talk about Mark’s great willingness to lean in to change. We learn from Mark about living life … More Episode 65: How to Be the New Guy with Mark Petruska
In this episode, I’m with my dear friend and co-host, Vicki Atkinson, and we are talking about the latest book from author David Brooks, How to Know a Person. We talk about his great encouragement to be vulnerable enough to be seen and his image of each of us as a creative artist who has … More Episode 64: Knowing a Person with Vicki and Wynne
In this episode, I’m with my dear friend and co-host, Vicki Atkinson, and we are talking about the keys to success as collaborators. We talk about how openness and authenticity are necessary to be good partners. I bring my years of experience as a consultant for collaboration software to the table talking about the right … More Episode 63: Keys to Collaborative Success with Vicki and Wynne
In this episode, Vicki Atkinson and I are talking with author, podcaster, publisher, and former radio producer, Rick Kaempfer. Rick has recently published The Loop Files: An Oral History of the Most Outrageous Radio Station Ever. It’s a celebration of a time when radio, rock and roll, and comedy all came together. Here’s a great … More Episode 62: The Loop Files with Rick Kaempfer
My wife had several children’s books sprayed across our kitchen table this week. Of course, I had to look at them. In that moment, I was nine- or ten-years-old again getting ready for elementary school and wolfing down my soggy cereal, while reading from whatever book gripped my attention that week. One of the books … More An open book
Podcast with author Chris G. Thelen about his thriller, Islands of Deception … More Episode 57: Becoming an Author with Chris Thelen
The Heart of the Matter 