Michael Gates-Gill is the author of “How Starbucks Saved My Life”, a riches to rags story of finding greater happiness and fulfillment in the simple life. The response to his first book was overwhelming. In response, Michael distilled many of the life lessons learned into this new book, “How to Save Your Own Life”.
Sherry Ellis talks about her new book, Now Write! Non-Fiction. This is an essential handbook for non-fiction writers, featuring the trusted personal writing exercises of today’s masters of creative non-fiction, including Gay Talese, Reza Aslan, John Matteson, Tilar Mazzeo, and many more! During the second half-hour of the show, John Sorflatten talks about the Fairfield Art Walk Read More
Janice Taylor, author of “Our Lady of Weight Loss; Miraculous and Motivational Musings from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal”, uses her comedic genius to inspire audiences that it is possible to trim down. Need more help? You can join her kick-in-the-tush club or try a helping of her “sage advice”. Her own “Permanent Read More
Dr. Daniels is a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford Medical School. He served as co-director of the First International Enneagram Conference at Stanford University in August 1994 and has taught the enneagram system internationally for 15 years. He is also a founding director of the International Enneagram Association (IEA). His newly Read More
Special Guest Host Attorney Paul Gandy, who specializes in issues related to consumer debt, joins Writers’ Voices as we explore economic crisis. Our guest is world-renowned economist Dr. Ravi Batra. In his book, The New Golden Age: The Coming Revolution against Political Corruption and Economic Chaos, Batra argues that nations pass cyclically through three eras Read More
Monica Hadley and Chamaigne Montana talk with Dr. Steven Covey about his latest book, “Predictable Results in Unpredictable Times”. Dr. Covey’s previous book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” has been named the #1 most influential business book of the Twentieth Century. Recognized as one of Time magazine’s 25 most influential Americans, Stephen R. Read More
Dr. David Simon, neurologist and co-founder of the Chopra Center, has a personal mission to facilitate the integration of complementary and conventional medicine in the 21st century. He has become one of the nation’s foremost authorities on effective and appropriate use of holistic health care practices, and he continues to research and develop clinical programs Read More
How does a mainstream mother end up taking her three-year-old daughter to Mayan healers in Belize? It is definitely a story worth writing about and we’re so glad she did. The Possibility of Everything by Hope Edelman chronicles the magical week in Central America that transformed her and her family.
In this interview, Wellspring Institute co-founder Rick Hanson discusses his latest book, “Buddha’s Brain”. This book is co-authored by Richard Mendius, MD. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist, meditation teacher, and contemplative neuro-science researcher. He graduated the University of California, Los Angeles summa cum laude, and cofounded the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom.
In this interview, we talk with Constantine Darling , about his new book, “Romancing Sleep” (co-authored by Terrri Salvatore-Swahn). Constantine has led intensive study groups for 30 years, exploring meditation, Gurjieffian philosophy, Chi Gong, deep sleep and dream recall, power dreaming and dream linking. He helps people uncover deeper layers of sleep, leading to transformative Read More
Mariel Hemingway was always destined to be well-known and publicly recognized as the granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway. At the young age of 13, Mariel became famous in her own right when she made her silver screen debut in “Lipstick”. Four years later, she earned an Oscar nomination for her work in Woody Allen’s “Manhattan”. She Read More
Catherine Clinton, speaks to us about her book, Mrs. Lincoln: A Life. Abraham Lincoln’s wife Mary has remained a historical enigma. In this definitive, magisterial biography, Catherine Clinton draws on important new research to give us a fresh look into the remarkable life of Mary Lincoln at a time when the nation was being tested Read More
Frances Kennedy speaks with us about her award winning childrens’ book, The Pickle Patch Bathtub. Iowa’s first lady Christy Vilsack selected this book to be given to each of Iowa’s 42,000 kindergartners in 2006. Christy was then delighted to find out as she toured the state, that this book also struck a chord with Iowa’s Read More
Bestselling author Victoria Moran speaks about her book Living A Charmed Life, which offers fifty action-inspiring essays that show us how to custom craft our very own blessed lives, even during hard times. She covers topics such as living richly, how to be completely and utterly yourself, and staying close to what makes you come Read More
Make Every Day a Friday! The Joy of Connecting Who You Are With What You Do, by Marina Spense, helps readers successfully navigate the world of career and purpose, with practical actions and spiritual insights. Marina’s years in the aggressive, fast-paced atmosphere of Wall Street and her experience with career change lead her to develop Read More
This interview features Ariane de Bonvoisin, author and creator of The First 30 Days book and media company. This project is focused on guiding people through all types of changes, both personal and professional. The First30Days management team is comprised of seasoned former executives from a variety of media companies, including CNN, About.com, International Data Read More
Steve Sisgold has modeled and taught thousands how to use their innate body intelligence to create better health, prosperity and richer and more authentic relationships. He attributes his success as an author, speaker, practitioner, singer, film maker and businessman to his heart-felt commitment to embody his true calling. He daily affirms to himself the words Read More
Gary Douglas and Dain Heer, partners in Access Energy Transformation work, discuss their book Talk to the Animals. This book details how to use Access Energy Transformation to work intuitively with animals. It is filled with amazing stories of successful healing (both animal and human) and dramatic improvements in relationships with animals. This book is Read More
Two engaging guests talk about spiritual freedom from different perspectives. First, Mary Foster, speaks of her contribution to Thank God I, Book 2. This book is a compilation of stories about finding gratitude for life experiences which were at first painful or traumatic. Book 2 has been eagerly anticipated after the bestselling success of Book Read More
Maximum Security – The True Meaning of Freedom, by Alan Gompers, is a profound book about a man whose search for worldly security landed him in prison where he discovered real security and freedom through meditation and the teachings of Swami Muktananda. Alan Gompers takes us on his journey navigating the dangerous waters of prison Read More
Linda Egenes is an adjunct faculty member at Maharishi University of Management and author of Visits with the Amish. Linda became acquainted with some Amish neighbors while they were working on a construction project at MUM. A student writing project turned into thirteen years of visiting with and writing about her Old Order Amish friends Read More
Book publishers call George Foster “the best book cover designer in the country,” “a master at designing book covers that sell,” “a creative person’s dream to work with,” and even “a lucky charm.” George has designed more than a thousand book covers including for early books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He Read More
Toronto-based business writer and business writing trainer Paul Lima speaks about his several books on writing, including “The Six-Figure Freelancer; How to Find, Price, and Manage Corporate Writing Assignments“, “The Business of Freelance Writing; How to Develop Article Ideas and Sell them to Newspapers and Magazines”, and “How to Write a Non-Fiction Book in 60 Read More
“The Sharp Knife of Forced Simplicity; the Numinous Rebellion” is the intriguing title that we discuss in this podcast. Local Fairfield Iowa author and philosopher Ron Khare asks, “What does it mean to truly be an American?” “How much freedom does a person have in the world?” “When do problems really start to become a Read More
Karol Truman, author of “Feelings Buried Alive Never Die”, takes readers on a journey to the center of their being, or Be-ing with this book about how to release feelings so that we can create the life we truly want. Cover artist Valerieann J. Skinner says, “Karol has taught me to look deeply, always seeing Read More
In her national bestseller, The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, authorElaine Aron, Ph.D. defines and describes a distinct personality trait that represents 20% of us. The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) has a sensitive nervous system, is aware of subtleties in his/her surroundings, and is more easily overwhelmed when in Read More
Thomas Dean is a writer and editor with a deep interest in our connections to place, our relationship with the natural world, and the cultural life of the Midwest. Dean is a well deserved pushcart Prize nominee. He has recently published a book of personal essays, Under a Midland Sky, which focuses on Midwestern life Read More
Renowned economist and New York Times best selling author, Dr. Ravi Batra returns to Writers’ Voices to talk about what we have to look forward to with the economy. This interview focuses on his book, Greenspan’s Fraud, a hard-hitting and comprehensive look at Alan Greenspan’s career. Greenomics, Batra argues, has extracted trillions of dollars in Read More
Richard Heinberg is a Senior Fellow of Post Carbon Institute and the author of eight books including The Oil Depletion Protocol, The Party’s Over, Powerdown, and Peak Everything. Heinberg is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost Peak Oil educators. He writes a regular column for The Ecologist, and his essays and articles have Read More
Writers’ Voices with Monica and Caroline warmly welcomes author Laurie Kienlen. Laurie is primarily a non-fiction writer of magazine and e-zine articles. She specializing in health and wellness. Her articles have been published in Reader’s Digest, MSN Health, Woman’s Day, Glow, Spirituality and Health, Natural Health, Alive, and more. She is the Feature Writer for Read More
In 1939, in the small Iowa town of Ridgeway, a young man just about to graduate from high school, spend his entire savings of $12.50 on a 35mm Argus AF camera. Everett Kuntz made a camera case from a worn-out boot, a clasp from his mother’s purse, and scraps from a tin can. For the Read More
Put Your Life on a Diet: Lessons Learned Living in 140 Square Feet is the ultimate resource for living a simpler life. Author Gregory Paul Johnson also intended this book as a resource for learning how to leave behind a smaller environmental footprint and live a healthier life. Gregory Paul Johnson guides us in five Read More
Our guest on Writers’ Voices this week is Jerry Yellin, author of “Of War and Weddings” and “The Blackened Canteen”. Of interest to local Fairfield people is that Jerry is also a co-founder of LISCO. (Local Internet Service Company) Mr. Yellin was an honored fighter pilot in the 1940s. In his latest book, “The Blackened Read More
John Shors’ novel Beside a Burning Sea is our topic for this interview. John Shors lived for several years in Kyoto, Japan, where he taught English after graduating from Colorado College. He later trekked across Asia on a shoestring budget, visiting ten countries and climbing the Himalayas. He became a newspaper reporter after returning to Read More
Natalie Goldberg is the author of – Writing Down The Bones: Freeing The Writer Within – (1986); used as a textbook for writing courses nation wide It has sold over one million copies, and has been translated into fourteen languages. She came to to talk about her recent work – Three Simple Lines. A Writers Read More
Our guest this week on Writers’ Voices is Randy Hobler. He is a composer, lyricist and book writer of the bio-musical fantasy Banjo Boy, which tells the story of how the ghost of Meredith Wilson (author of The Music Man) goes back in time to attempt to invisibly persuade his teenage self to avoid three Read More
Kathi Macias is an award winning writer who has authored 22 books and ghostwritten several others. She is a former newspaper columnist and string reporter, and has also taught creative and business writing. She has appeared on many radio and television programs and is a popular speaker at churches, retreats, women’s clubs and writers’ conferences. Read More
Iowa Terror takes on 9/11 through the story of Jesus Iowa, an immigrant who experiences Sept. 11, 2001, along with the rest of America, except that he understands what was really happening. Author Mike Palecek was a peace prisoner in the 1980’s, serving time in county jails and federal prisons for civil disobedience. During the Read More
Are you tired of waiting for inspiration to strike? Daphne Gray Grant can help. Is your slow writing costing you money and hurting your career? Writing was never easy for Daphne either, so she worked hard to figure out way to make it easier. Listen in to hear this industry veteran talk about her books Read More
Join Monica and Caroline as they speak with a writer who is also a speed reading expert. The tips and examples offered in The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Speed Reading teach readers how to speed through articles, and professional journals and also build their personal reading confidence and competence. Author Abby Marks Beale is the Read More
Karen Lamansky tells us that a wood stove installation often pays for itself within two to four years. Her book, “Design Ideas for Fireplaces” helps the reader make a fireplace or a wood stove into a work of art that enhances the beauty of the home.
“Dark Birthright” is a story reflecting the cultural, political, and religious dynamics of 17th century Scotland. It paints a dynamic picture of life in the Highlands, fishing communities, and a village of witches worshiping the Goddess. Author Jeanne Treat was born and raised in Western New York, near the shores of the Niagara. She is Read More
Former Fairfielder James Tipton visits with Monica and Caroline about his recently published historical novel. “Annette Vallon: A Novel of the French Revoluion,” is based on the life of William Wordsworth’s French lover. What about this woman, a footnote in literary history, inspired 15 years of research and writing? Listen in to find out INTERVIEW CONTENTS Read More
In this interview, Monica and Caroline welcome another powerhouse of feminine wisdom to Writers’ Voices. For over 20 years, former Fairfield resident Meryl Runion has owned and operated a training and information service company. She designs, markets, and presents customized seminars, and also works as an independent contractor for the World Plan Executive Council. She Read More
Writers’ Voices with Monica and Caroline continues their November 2007 theme of women’s wisdom with international speaker and award-winning author Jennifer Read Hawthorne. Jennifer is co-author of four bestselling books, including Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul. Both books reached #1 on the New York Times and #1 Read More
Angeles Arrien is a cultural anthropologist, award-winning author, educator, and consultant to many organizations and businesses. She conducts workshops and lectures worldwide, bridging cultural anthropology, psychology, and comparative religions together. Her work is currently used in medical, academic, and corporate environments. Angeles Arrien is the President of the Foundation for Cross-Cultural Education and Research. She Read More
Fairfield’s Hilary Kurtz gives us a report on her experiences at the University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival.
Janet Atwood says that following your passions is no longer a luxury. Her book, The Passion Test gives a simple, powerful way to discover your passions so that you can align your life with what matters most to you, starting now. Hosts Monica and Caroline find out from Janet how she found her own passion, Read More
Hilary Kurtz, editor of the Fairfield Weekly Reader and a good friend of Writers’ Voices, joins us to celebrate Valentine’s Day by chatting with Monica and Caroline about the best relationship books.
Donny Colby joins us on Writers’ Voices to talk about her experience of writing in cafes.