The Florida Writer Podcast

The Florida Writer Podcast: A Discussion about Writing & Other Things ... brought to you by the Florida Writers Association. Enjoy conversations with authors, editors, publishers, and industry influencers. For more information about the Florida Writers Association, visit us @ www.FloridaWriters.org

Writing Funny with Tim O'Leary 04/08/2024

Want to Know How Hip Hop Can Build Emotionally Well Balanced Kids? Meet Modello Brown 03/28/2024

Want to Know How Hip Hop Can Build Emotionally Well Balanced Kids? Meet Modello Brown Meet ! On this Florida Writer Podcast Host chats with the multi-media artist as he shares the evolution of Hip Hop Littles. What started with writing lyrics, turned his songs into life lessons by writing children’s books. Today Modello is creating an immersive experience to build strong, emotionally resilient children. Hip Hop Littles’ mission is to bring culture together little by little while focusing on teaching children that their support, positivity, and love for one another can bring tremendous value and success in life. Through different life situations and lessons, learning from one another, and honoring each other's uniqueness. Hip Hop Littles began as an invention for the music in our souls and transitioned into expression through style. This brand is for all leaders - men, women, and children of every ethnicity. These fun musical threads are not just worn as a fashion statement, but to navigate our spirits In happiness. Modello was raised in Englewood, Chicago IL. Starting off rough in a middle-class community that’s known as one of the most unsafe areas in the city, hard times were inevitable. With a lack of diversity, crime control, and especially job opportunities, Modello had to strive to achieve the success he has today. Having always been interested in different forms of art, including Music, Animation, Drawing, and Painting, Modello took his passion and used it to create a better future for himself. In 2016, as an underground Hip Hop and R&B artist, Modello ignited his dreams. With dreams in hand, it was the hard times that gave Modello the strength that paved the way. Working as an underground artist, the realization hit; music and culture stand poles apart, even though similar souls long to be unified. While in a recording session, Modello realized the need for togetherness. Among other things, Modello believes music to be that one force strong enough to tether communities together, and thus, Hip Hop Littles was born. embraces the diversity of its membership from across the state of Florida, the nation, and the globe. We celebrate our differences and are united in our shared love for the written and spoken word. We strive to provide a professional atmosphere, a vast networking system, and valuable tools to help members succeed in their writing careers. Our motto of “Writers Helping Writers” is demonstrated by our volunteers in Florida and beyond. /episode/index/show/floridawriters/id/30582738

The Role of Women in Women's Fiction with Susan Shapiro Barash 03/12/2024

The Role of Women in Women's Fiction with Susan Shapiro Barash Enjoy this Florida Writer Podcast interview with Host and , who writes under the pen name Susannah Marren. Susan shared about their career as a nonfiction author, having published 13 books on gender studies and women's societal roles. They also mentioned their teaching experience in the writing department at Mary Mount Manhattan College for over 20 years. Susan Shapiro Barash has written over a dozen nonfiction books, including Tripping the Prom Queen, You’re Grounded Forever, But First Let’s Go Shopping and A Passion for More: Affairs that Make or Break Us. For more than twenty years she taught gender studies in the Writing Department at Marymount Manhattan College and has guest taught creative nonfiction at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. For her fiction, Between the Tides, A Palm Beach Wife, A Palm Beach Scandal, and Maribelle’s Shadow. She has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Chicago Tribune, Elle, Marie Claire, and has appeared on national television including the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS, CNN, and MSNBC. Barash has been a guest on national radio including NPR and Sirius Radio. Speaking appearances include Credit Suisse, Bayer Diagnostics, UBS, United Way, Kravis Center and the Society of the Four Arts. Several of her titles have been optioned by Lifetime and HBO. She has served as a literary panelist for the New York State Council on the Arts, as a judge for the International Emmys, and as Vice Chair of the Mentoring Committee of the Women’s Leadership Board at the JFK School of Government, Harvard. embraces the diversity of its membership from across the state of Florida, the nation, and the globe. We celebrate our differences and are united in our shared love for the written and spoken word. We strive to provide a professional atmosphere, a vast networking system, and valuable tools to help members succeed in their writing careers. Our motto of "Writers Helping Writers" is demonstrated by our volunteers in Florida and beyond. /episode/index/show/floridawriters/id/30344233

Perserverence and Publishing with Zachary C Solomon 03/03/2024

Use Your Own Psychic Abilities to Help Your Writing with John Russell 02/22/2024

Learn to Read Your Work Aloud (in front of an audience) with Joyce Wagner 02/10/2024

Exploring the Universal with Kristy Smeriglio 02/03/2024

A 30 Year Gap to Writing Success with Scott Hendrix 01/26/2024

Banish Writers Block with Victoria Gallagher 01/16/2024

A Paranormal Researcher's Writing Journey with Heather Leigh, PhD 01/07/2024

A Paranormal Researcher's Writing Journey with Heather Leigh, PhD , a paranormal researcher and writer, discussed her journey and work on the Florida Writer Podcast with host . Heather shared that her experiences with paranormal activity led her to write nonfiction books about her encounters and the history of various locations. She highlighted the importance of collecting data and using scientific tools for paranormal research. Heather also shared how writers can become involved in documentaries and films. Heather Leigh started her journey in the paranormal field as a teenager after multiple interactions with her grandfather, who passed away many years prior. Throughout the years following, she has researched and traveled to locations to learn more about the history and paranormal claims and attempt to link the two. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Metaphysical Humanistic Science, specializing in Paranormal Science from the Institute of Metaphysical and Humanistic Science. She is a Certified Paranormal Investigator (CPI) and Certified EVP Technician (CET). Her goal is to help others take a more scientific approach to paranormal investigations and research and help everyone keep an open mind that anything in this field is possible but not always supernatural. Heather Leigh is the founder of Exploration Paranormal, based in Southwest-Central Florida. She is a member of the International Paranormal Bureau of Investigations and Research (IBPIR) and a member of ParaNexus Anomalous Research Association. She is the Chief Administrative Officer for The Warren Legacy Foundation for Paranormal Research. Heather Leigh is the author of Ghosts of Southern Nevada Ghost Towns, part of the Haunted America series from The History Press (release date August 22, 2022). She is writing two more books for the Haunted America series - Haunted Florida Lighthouses and Legends, Lore, and Ghosts of the Vegas Valley - to be released in Fall 2023. Additionally, she is an author of many articles and a lecturer about all things paranormal. She hosts Exploring the Paranormal Vodcast on Facebook, YouTube, Parapost Network, and Paralanx TV (Formerly PUN TV). Heather Leigh is also the co-host of Ghost Education 101 and The Warren Files, which also air on Facebook, YouTube, Parapost Network, and Paralanx TV. She also contributes content to Touch of Magick, a magick and paranormal podcast, and teaches classes and offers Shamanic Life Coaching through iMystic University. Heather Leigh's paranormal team - Exploration Paranormal - was featured in Real Haunts: Ghost Towns and Real Haunts 3 (coming fall of 2022), both by Motion Picture Video. The Florida Writers Podcast is a production of the . Founded in 2001, Florida Writers Association (FWA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit dedicated to supporting aspiring and professional writers in any genre. FWA embraces the diversity of its membership from across the state of Florida, the nation, and the globe. We celebrate our differences and are united in our shared love for the written and spoken word. We strive to provide a professional atmosphere, a vast networking system, and valuable tools to help members succeed in their writing careers. Our motto of “Writers Helping Writers” is demonstrated by our volunteers in Florida and beyond. /episode/index/show/floridawriters/id/29374033

10x Your Author Publicity Budget with Karina Kantas of Author Assist 01/01/2024

Connect with Your Audience through Credibility with Mitchell Levy 12/28/2023

Capture the Attention of an RPLA Judge with Chet Meisner 12/22/2023

Purpose, Passion, and Conviction with Buck Martinez 12/16/2023

Purpose, Passion, and Conviction with Buck Martinez Enjoy this inspirational as host chats with J.L. Buck Martinez, President of , a company dedicated to inspiring and developing men and women to achieve their highest potential. Buck may have started his career as an inspirational speaker, connecting with well over 50,000 student athletes, but when he set his sights on writing about Purpose, Passion, and Conviction he put his program to personal use. As writers, we can appreciate that when we face hurdles, we have a choice to go over them or around them—but if we let them stop us, we won’t succeed. Through ACE Leadership Group, Buck focuses on developing the character, honor and integrity of his clients. Buck is passionate about working with organizations to develop their leadership skills. He serves as life coach and executive coach to individuals in many different roles from corporate executives to professional athletes. Some of his clients include, FPL, Advanced Roofing, Athletic Coaches at all levels, Moss Construction, Keiser University, Bolay, St. Thomas University and others. Throughout his thirty plus years as an executive in the energy industry, Buck helped mentor numerous employees and served on multiple boards throughout the state. He also serves as President and Co-Founder of a not-for-profit organization, Student ACES, dedicated to inspiring high school and college student athletes to be men and women of honor, character and integrity. Buck is passionate about investing in our youth and works countless hours serving in the capacity of teacher, mentor and coach. Since he co-founded Student ACES with his daughter, Krissy Webb. Buck has trained over 50,000 student athletes throughout Florida. The Florida Writers Podcast is a production of the Florida Writers Association. Founded in 2001, Florida Writers Association (FWA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit dedicated to supporting aspiring and professional writers in any genre. FWA embraces the diversity of its membership from across the state of Florida, the nation, and the globe. We celebrate our differences and are united in our shared love for the written and spoken word. We strive to provide a professional atmosphere, a vast networking system, and valuable tools to help members succeed in their writing careers. Our motto of “Writers Helping Writers” is demonstrated by our volunteers in Florida and beyond. /episode/index/show/floridawriters/id/29109788

Become a Successful Freelancer in 2024 with Laura Gariepy 12/12/2023

Write Something Worth Reading, Do Something Worth Writing, or Do Both! with Cindie Schooner-Ball 11/18/2023

Discover the Less-Tapped Writing Playground of LinkedIn with Kathryn Montbriand 11/11/2023

Writing the Coming of Awareness Story with Gaby Anderson 10/28/2023

Passionate People Do Wondrous Things With Dr. Paul Thornton 10/21/2023

The Importance of Planning with Steve Gavatorta 10/14/2023

Writing for Impact with Lana McAra 10/07/2023

The Making of Life is Crazy and We're All Going to Die with Jamie Blaine and Vicky Lanzone 09/30/2023

Marketing Your Book with Naresh Vissa 09/23/2023

What is Magical Realism? Fabulism? Low Fantasy? High Fantasy? 09/16/2023

When Main Characters Take Over the Writing Process 09/09/2023

Build Suspense By Asking "What If" 09/02/2023

The Beauty of Neurodiverse Writing with Loretta Lynne Finan 08/26/2023

Embracing the Whole Character...Sexuality and All with Dr. J 08/19/2023

Using the Sounds of Poetry to Connect to Your Soul 08/12/2023

Using the Sounds of Poetry to Connect to Your Soul Poetry is a powerful medium for emotional exploration, self-discovery, and healing. Through writing or reading, the artistic expression of pain, growth, and resilience can be transformative and nurturing to the soul. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host and poet Nylda Dieppa chat about how poetry helps her make sense of life’s complicated lessons. Nylda Dieppa is a poet, writer, facilitator, mother of five, and grandmother of six. She started dreaming of changing the world when she discovered words. Learning to read at three years old, she’s loved literature and art since. Nylda was born in Indianapolis, IN, raised in Puerto Rico, and lives in Orlando, FL with a sweet pup called Canela. She has a Master’s in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, New Orleans, a degree in Fashion Design from Fashion Institute of Technology, and postgraduate work towards a Ph.D. in Intercultural Theology. Dieppa is the author of Alborada: A Poetic Memoir Across Cultures, which won a Royal Palms Award from the Florida Writers Association in 2015 and a 2016 International Latino Book Award for its cover illustration inspired by Nylda’s original pastel drawing. Orange Blossom Publishing published the second, enhanced edition in May 2023, under the new title Alborada: A Cross-Cultural Memoir in Poetry. Her work has been published in Cadence, “Of Poets and Writers,” “Somos en Escrito,” “La Respuesta,” and “America” magazines. She has read her work at various venues including The Ear Club, Medgar Evers College, and The Cornelia Street Cafe in New York City, the Polasek Museum in Winter Park, Florida, and Casa Aboy in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Nylda Dieppa is the Vice-President of the Florida Writers Foundation, a literacy-promoting nonprofit. She nurtures a community of creatives reawakening society through her website nyldadieppa.com and newsletter “Word Sketches.” Alborada: A Cross-Cultural Memoir in Poetry is available at as well as on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. /episode/index/show/floridawriters/id/27593943

Writing a Memoir When You've Been Entrusted with Others' Stories 08/05/2023

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