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
One of my favorite quotes about the power of autobiographical fiction comes from humorist Kevin Kling, “We need to rewrite our story sometimes just so we can get some sleep.” In this episode of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast, Vicki Atkinson and I were fortunate to talk with blogger, poet and author … More Episode 125: “Jade’s Broken Bridge” with Michele Lee Sefton
In this fantastic episode of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast, Vicki Atkinson and I are talking with author, Bob Conlon. Bob has written a fantastic book, Celtic Knot featuring the story of his grandfather, Tim Conlon. With Chicago as the backdrop, we get to follow Tim’s life after he was orphaned at … More Episode 122: “Celtic Knot” with Author Robert Conlon
We love it when people make connections for us. As we see so often in the WordPress community, talented and generous people introduce us to other talented and generous people. Like Pete Springer who introduced us to Melanie McGauran and Beth Kennedy. Or Dr. Stein who introduced us to Lois Roelofs. Most recently Mark Wukas, … More Episode 121: Creativity & the Writer’s Journey with Michael Frutig
In this inspiring episode of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast, Vicki Atkinson and I are talking with author and blogger from the Aspiring Blog, Ritish Sharma. Ritish and his co-author, Deepak Joshi, have put together an incredible collection of heart warming stories in their book Unfold the Stories of Unsung Heroes. Part … More Episode 118: “Unsung Heroes” with Author Ritish Sharma
There is so much about magic that is similar to writing – the timing, the paring down to create suspense, the need to dig deep in order to create a meaningful effect. Not that I make any claim to knowing magic but it’s one of my takeaways from the fascinating podcast conversation Vicki Atkinson and … More Episode 117: Human Connection with Author and Mentalist Alexander Beresford
Every time I edit and produce one of our podcast episodes, I fall in love with the episode so that each one becomes my favorite. Clearly, I’m not impartial. But even so, THIS is a great episode because Vicki Atkinson and I were blown away by filmmaker, philanthropist and author, Peter Samuelson. Watch the small … More Episode 116: “Finding Happy” with Filmmaker and Philanthropist Peter Samuelson
Have you noticed? Wynne asks the BEST questions of our guests. When we met with award-winning author, Carl Vonderau, she asked: “We love your quip that your children wonder how you know so much about serial killers and money laundering. You grew up as a Christian Scientist, became an international banker and then left to … More Episode 113: From Banking to Thrillers with Author Carl Vonderau
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
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