Kickass Boomers
Connect with Neil Offen Still Funny After All These Years. Neil Offen has been a humor columnist for four decades and in two countries. He’s also a card-carrying member of the baby boomer generation. And now he’s making affectionate and hilarious fun of his generation’s attempts to keep up, seem younger and maybe still be around for the launch of the iPhone 211 Pro. His new book, Building a Better Boomer, offers laugh-out-loud advice for the generation caught between ChatGPT and Betamax VHS. There’s tongue-in-cheek guidance on how boomers can better see, hear, eat,...
info_outline #174: 13 Quirky Short Stories by Gretchen Turner described as whimsical and zany but edged with darkness, evocatively lyrical with goosebump-eliciting endings!Kickass Boomers
Connect with Gretchen Astro Turner Gretchen Astro Turner has a Master of Arts in the Teaching of English Language Arts from Columbia University. Her critically acclaimed debut book, , 13 short fiction stories is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and in all electronic formats, including Nook, Kindle, iBooks, Google books, etc. This book is for the romantic in all of us but also the cynic. [email protected] @gretchenastroturner on Instagram. Books and Authors referenced in the podcast. Anita Moorjani books: Dying to Be Me What If THIS Is Heaven? Dr....
info_outline #173: "Golden Empowerment: Jean's mission is to teach women to thrive after 50 paving the way to retirement bliss"Kickass Boomers
Connect with Jean Kuhn: Running your business is no different than running your family. You need a daily plan or everything goes to hell. I became a mom and an entrepreneur at the exact same time, April 29, 1985, at 8:52 p.m. The moment they put that first baby in my arms I knew I was not going back to a J-O-B I hated, so I just started a business. When I gave my notice to the company I worked for, they offered to put a computer in my house (in 1985 no one had home computers), make me an independent contract, increase my pay, put a computer in our home, and let me work from home. I was one...
info_outline #172: How Cynthia Greb Found Her Calling: A Journey into the Heart of Native American Culture!Kickass Boomers
Episode #172 with Cynthia Greb Cynthia GrebAncient America and Native America Programs & Assemblies 530-771-7565 Worldwide Indigenous Scence Network EDUCATION 2009 - Certification in Indigenous Mind Program/Worldwide Indigenous Science Network, Lahaina, Maui 2007 - MLA in Creation Spirituality, Naropa University, Oakland, CA branch 2O02 - Ordained interfaith minister, School of Sacred Ministries, Doylestown, PA 1980 - BA in Sociology, Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA EXPERIENCE WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND TRADITIONS Visited and learned about...
info_outline #171: "Unveiling the Secrets: A chat with ChatGPT on Thriving in your boomer years."Kickass Boomers
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info_outline #170: Start your year out right with motivation and inspiration from Terry and her Kickass Boomer guests!Kickass Boomers
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info_outline #169: Majorie says that fear of public speaking prevents people from discovering and using their unique voice.Kickass Boomers
info_outline #168: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from your Host Terry Lohrbeer of Kickass Boomers! I wish all of you an Abundant & Healthy 2024.Kickass Boomers
Connect with Host Terry Lohrbeer Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Twitter: Website: kickassboomers.com Connect to Premiere Podcast Pros for podcast editing: LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on , , , and . Email and connect with me and on , , , and .
info_outline #167: Tonya is determined to help you to vanquish fear, reshape your mindset, and unleash your inner warrior in battling your cancer!Kickass Boomers
Tonya Baillargeon In March 2007, Tonya received a diagnosis of uterine Carso-sarcoma and embarked on a deeply personal journey from diagnosis to survivorship, embracing her path with dignity and grace. She took control of her mindset, built a strong support team, and integrated alternative wellness modalities alongside her medical treatment, discovering the transformative power of transitioning from mere survival to thriving. Tonya's own experiences have inspired her to share her knowledge and guide others through the challenges of a devastating diagnosis. Recognizing the need for resources...
info_outline #166: Mike Drak considers himself a late bloomer. He has authored three retirement books and speaks on the topic of non financial aspects of retirement.Kickass Boomers
Meet Mike Drak Late Bloomer -Author | Retirement Lifestyle Designer | Public Speaker | Senior Contributor at Booming Encore - On a mission to help 1,000,000 retirees. Longevity Lifestyle by Design, Retirement Heaven or Hell & Victory Lap Retirement Greater Toronto Area, Canada Connect with Mike Drak Twitter Retirement best sellers available through Amazon: · · · Senior Contributor, Connect with Host Terry Lohrbeer Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: ...
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Lisa E. Betz never intended to become a writer. She followed her love of math and science to a degree in mechanical engineering and a job at an aluminum manufacturing plant. (She knows the real reason aluminum foil is shiny on one side and dull on the other.)
After six years in the industry, parenthood led her to change jobs and become a high school substitute, which led to an opportunity to direct a high school play. Lisa’s directorial debut was a success, leading to a dozen more plays, everything from Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde, plus one pun-filled melodrama she wrote herself.
Looking back, Lisa can see how her unconventional path to authordom prepared her to create her quirky, unusual mysteries. Her years leading Bible studies gave her a deep understanding and appreciation for the first-century setting of her books. Her analytical, engineering mind helped her create complex, clever mystery plots. And her years directing high school plays. It gave her a deeper understanding of how to develop complex, lovable, sometimes snarky characters.
In addition to writing novels, Lisa speaks and blogs about living with authenticity and purpose. She also experiments with ancient Roman recipes, eats too much chocolate, and enjoys long walks in the woods. She and her husband live on a beautiful, wooded hillside on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with their rambunctious cat, Scallywag, who is the inspiration for Nemesis, the mischief-making cat who stalks the pages of the Livia Aemilia Mysteries.
Let’s hear her!
[00:02 - 08:40] Lisa Bets: From Engineer to Mystery Novel Writer
- Lisa Betz is an engineer turned mystery writer
- She started taking correspondence courses on writing to fill the void in her life.
- Lisa became a substitute teacher leading to her role as a school play director.
- She couldn’t find a script for her school play she decided to write one.
- When her children were growing up, she mainly volunteered for everything and got paid for it.
- It gave her an idea and inspiration that she could write for other people.
- With Her Bible Study and History background, she wrote a strong female character that revolves around her time.
- Getting published is just the first step; you have to market your book.
- It's not easy to become a successful author, and you have to change your mindset from someone who dabbles in writing to someone who takes writing seriously.
[08:41 - 17:40 How to Live an Authentically Good Life
- Lisa points out that being challenged and learning is good for the brain.
- there are wonderful resources out there for whatever it is you want to learn
- living authentically means living according to your core values
- pursuing your God given purpose is more important than pleasing others
- Lisa shares her blog Live Intentionally
- We are keeping our brains young by doing things we love with more freedom we have as boomers.
- Sharing your talents with others is an important part of being authentic.
- Laughing releases hormones that help you feel good and stay healthy.
[24:36 - 27:07] How to Find and Hire an Editor for Your Book
- How a good editor can make your “OK” writing into an “Awesome” book.
- Having an editor gives you the advantage of checking your plot and details.
- Difference between a self-publish book and those that hire an editor.
- Hiring a professional editor can help you market your book.
[22:00 - 32:47] Closing Segment
- Lisa’s second book “Fountains and Secrets” will be available for free
In Kindle from June 14 - 18. - Connect with Lisa
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Tweetable Quotes:
“Live Intentionally So it takes lots of intention each day to decide that these matters to me, these are my priorities, and not get sidetracked. It also takes intentions. in our modern society to be mindful of what's happening now, instead of rushing around. All these good habits take intention. That’s why I say live intentionally.” - Lisa E. Betz
“So there are a lot of wonderful things that you can take up at any age, and the more different things that we allow ourselves to begin to learn about, the more creativity and the more we keep our brains young. - Lisa E. Betz
“ We are being told, well if you don't do it right, if you don't make it perfect, if you don't have it, if you don't write your first novel publishable, then you are wasting your time, and that's not true at all.”
-Lisa E. Betz
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or visit her website at www.lisaebetz.com
Resources Mentioned
Awards
- Golden Scroll Novel of the Year (2021)
- Illumination Book Awards, gold medal mystery category, (2021)
- Finalist, historical mystery category, American Fiction Awards (2021)
- ACFW Genesis finalist, mystery category (2019)
- Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1646456297
Book Descriptions
Death and a Crocodile (Livia Aemilia Mysteries, #1)
In ancient Rome, sensible young ladies don’t investigate crimes, but Livia Aemilia doesn’t let stuffy conventions stand in her way. When her father is murdered and her innocent brother accused of the crime, Livia and her spunky maidservant set out to identify the killer. Will their meddling expose the culprit or lead them into mortal danger?
A fast-paced mystery set in first-century Rome, featuring a feisty amateur sleuth, a cast of eccentric characters, and a glimpse of the early church.
- CrossLink Publishing, released 2/9/2021
- 321 pages
- ISBN: 978-1633573161
- Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1633573168/
Fountains and Secrets (Livia Aemilia Mysteries, #2)
Nancy Drew meets ancient Rome. Impulsive Livia is more interested in solving a missing persons case than hiring fresco painters for their new home remodel. But her husband forbids her to get involved, knowing that she could be in extreme danger. Soon their lack of trust in each other leads them to behave in counterproductive ways that threaten their new marriage and personal safety.
Fountains and Secrets, book 2 in the Livia Aemilia Mysteries, is quirky, fast paced, and clever, showing readers that trust and honesty are more important than winning the battle of the wills.
- Redemption Press, released 12/20/2021
- 298 pages
- ISBN: 978-1646456291
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