Author Interview with Sam Foster

Author Bio:
Shelley is a wife, mother, dog lover, special education teacher, speaker, and education consultant. She believes that while we each know who we are today, we don’t know who we will be tomorrow. The example she uses to shed light on this is the caterpillar turning into the butterfly. Shelley believes in promoting acceptance, inclusion, and having no limits when it comes to people with special needs and their potential. Shelley was a special educator for over two decades and helped her students accomplish more than doctors, teachers, peers, and family members thought those students ever would. She believes in making the world better for all, one IEP at a time.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
2:01 What is your book about?
5:24 What inspired you to write your book?
9:51 Who is your book for?
13:54 How long have you been writing?
16:11 What was your schedule like when you were writing your book?
18:01 Was there anything in your writing space you needed to help you stay focused?
19:14 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
19:46 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
20:45 Are there any books or writers that inspired you to become a writer?
21:23 What type of books did you grow up reading?
22:49 Now as an adult do you have any favorite books or authors?
23:31 Any advice for someone just starting to read again?
24:58 What sort of advice would you give someone just starting to write their own book?
28:25 Any additional advice?
28:55 Where is the best place for our readers to connect with you?

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Book Links
Frozen Hearts: A College Hockey Romance (Halston U Book 1) by R.A. Smyth
Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 1) by Frank Herbert
Those Who "Can't..." Teach by Shelley Kenow
Uncaged Motivation: 91 Days Of Positive Thinking, Daily Journal Prompts, Inspirational Quotes & Thoughts On Success, Leadership & Personal Development: ... Self Help, and Uplifting Life Books) by S. A. Grant

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Author Bio:
My name is Erin Easton. I had a long journey from fear to living from the heart and I continue to walk it every day. Fear kept me from being my true self for a long time. I had a father who was emotionally abusive and a brother who was an addict from age 15 on. For my own well-being I developed the ability to people please which kept my family from directing their anger towards me, but in the process I lost myself. My only way to let out the frustration and emotion was to push myself really hard in sports. I was a competitive mountain biker on the USA cycling team through high school and turned my emotional pain into physical pain. I had a lot of really bad crashes that finally led to a back injury that gave me nerve damage down my left leg. I could barely walk, couldn't lean forward at all, and sitting in a chair was excruciating. The thought that I would never be able to do my sports again left me alone to face all of my fears and emotions without the one vice that kept me sane. I had also broken away from my family through the process because they were toxic to my well-being but it left me feeling completely alone and unsupported. I sunk into a deep depression and spent a lot of time in anger. I knew I needed to make a big change to pull myself out of it. So I moved to Geneva Switzerland to do my masters. It was there that I began to study meditation and mindfulness.

Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
02:17 What are your books about?
04:13 What inspired you to write your books?
05:31 Who are your books for?
06:48 How long have you been writing and what made you start?
8:05 What’s your schedule like when you are writing a book?
10:32 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
11:45 What is your favorite writing snack or drink?
12:07 What type of books do you personally read?
13:05 Are there any books or writers that inspired you to become a writer?
14:31 What type of books did you grow up reading?
15:54 Now as an adult what are some of your favorite series or authors?
16:37 Do you have any advice for those just starting to read again?
17:29 Is there any advice you would give someone just starting to write their own book?
20:40 Any additional comments?
22:40 Where is the best place for readers to find your books and to connect with you?

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Author Bio:
I faced a life-altering diagnosis of HER2+ stage III breast cancer at the age of 43. Throughout my 18-month treatment—chemotherapy, mastectomy, radiation, and reconstruction—I realized the power of perception and sought complementary therapies to enhance my well-being. Embracing cancer as a transformative experience, I cultivated gratitude in profound life lessons. I discovered a gap in the oncology community's support for holistic healing, so, fueled by my passion to help others facing similar challenges, I now strive to share my journey and the efficacy of complementary therapies, especially with physicians and caregivers. Through my resilience and commitment I hope to inspire change in mainstream oncology care. By advocating for the integration of holistic approaches, I aim to empower countless individuals facing similar challenges, fostering a new path to healing and recovery. Now with the release of my memoir: Cancer & Other Things I’m Grateful For, I am sharing my personal journey with people around the world in the hopes of inspiring them when dealing with health challenges for themselves or loved ones.

Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:56 What is your book about?
2:18 What inspired you to write your book?
4:01 Who is your book for?
5:27 How long have you been writing?
7:22 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
9:07 Is there anything in your writing space you need to help you stay focused?
10:28 Do you have a favorite snack or drink when writing?
11:07 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
12:09 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer?
14:28 What type of books did you grow up reading? Did you have an all-time favorite?
16:02 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors?
17:16 Any advice for someone just starting to read again?
18:46 What sort of advice would you give to someone just starting to write their own book?
20:13 What is one thing people are generally surprised to find out about you?
21:03 Any additional comments?
22:57 Where is the best place for readers to connect with you and to find your book?

Connect with Erika Wolf
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Book Links

Stewart H. Quills and His Explosive Emotions by Kale R Sudhoff
DOWN BROKEN LANE by Amber Hart
Cancer and Other Things I'm Grateful For: How Self-Advocacy and Integrative Medicine Led to Holistic Healing
by Erika K Wolf
Living from the Heart: Healing Ourselves So We Can Heal the World by Erin Easton

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About the Author:
Josh Bachynski is an expert marketer and Search Engine Optimizer with over 20 years business branding, marketing and SEO experience. Josh is an industry leader with encyclopedic, intimate "insider secret" level knowledge of Google's search algorithms with numerous personal Google contacts, SEO experiments, and thousands of pages ranking page 1. Josh has spoken on Google search for over 20 years, including a TEDx talk "The Future of Google, Search and Ethics" http://j.mp/joshtedx, a soon to be released documentary film on Google called "Don't Be Evil: Google's Secret War" and his own SEO related podcast with 12k subscribers "The White Hat Vs Black Hat SEO Show" http://youtube.com/jbachyns. Josh has PhD (ABD) and Master's Degree in Ethics and Decision Theory and a book coming out on our global political scenario and the collapse of culture entitled "The Zombies." (And, as if that wasn't enough) in his spare time, Josh practices and teaches martial arts with 3 black belts, and lives in the beautiful city of Victoria BC Canada with his darling wife. He can be contacted for any questions at: joshbachynski@gmail.com.

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About the author:
Bonnie Mauldin is the founder and CEO of The Mauldin Group, an award-winning marketing agency known for taking companies "from the bottom to the top". Bonnie has been recognized as Business Person of Excellence, Business of The Year, MarTech Magazine's top ranking SEO Consultant and Best and Brightest by Georgia Trend Magazine. She's your go-to coach for building a rock-solid marketing plan, digital marketing strategy and exceptional brand visibility.

Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:39 What are your books about?
1:31 What inspired you to write your book?
2:14 Who is your book for?
3:05 How long have you been writing?
3:52 What is your schedule when you are writing a book?
4:39 Is there anything in your writing space you need to help you stay focused?
5:11 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
5:38 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
5:57 Are there any books or writers that inspired you to become a writer?
7:00 What books did you grow up reading?
7:29 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors?
8:19 Do you have any advice for someone just starting to read again?
8:48 Do you have any advice for anyone starting to write their own book?
11:16 Where’s the best place for readers to find your book and connect with you?

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Book Recommendations
Consort of Fire (Bound to Fire and Steel Book 1) by Kit Rocha
From Bad to Cursed (Big Love in the Big Easy Book 3) by Avery Kane

Tuesday Author Interview
Harmonic Messaging: Make Your Brand Sales and Marketing Sing in Harmony by Bonnie Mauldin

Thursday Author Interview
The Zombies by Josh Bachynski
Book can be found here

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Author Bio:
Peter Hogenkamp is a practicing physician, public speaker and author of medical fiction and thrillers living in Rutland, Vermont. Peter’s writing credits include The Intern (TouchPoint Press, April 2020); The Vatican Conspiracy book and audiobook (Bookouture/HachetteUK, October 2020), The Vatican Secret (Bookouture/HachetteUK, April 2021), The Vatican Secret audiobook (Saga Egmont, March 2022) and Cospirazione Vaticano (Newton Compton Editori 7/2021.) The Woman from Death Row, book one of the new Jade Stryker thriller series, will be published Spring 2023 by Tirgearr Publishing. Peter can be found on his Author Website, as well as his personal blog, Peter Hogenkamp Writes, where he writes about most anything. Peter is the creator, producer and host of Your Health Matters, a health information program, which airs on cable television and streams on YouTube. Peter was a finalist for the prestigious 2019 Killer Nashville Claymore Award as well as the 2020 Vermont Writer’s Prize. He tweets—against the wishes of his wife, four children and feisty Cairn Terrier, Hermione—on Twitter. He can be reached at his FaceBook Page and at peterhogenkampbooks@gmail.com.

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Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
00:29 Could you tell us what your books are about?
7:25 What inspired you to write your books?
10:03 Who are your books for?
15:45 What is your schedule like when you are writing?
17:36 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
19:13 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?
19:50 What books do you personally enjoy reading?
22:24 Are there any books or writers that inspired you to become an author?
24:19 What books did you grow up reading and did you have an all-time favorite?
25:25 Now as an adult what are some of your favorite series or authors?
27:44 Do you have any advice for someone just starting to read again?
29:26 What sort of advice would you offer to those aspiring to write their own book?
34:21 Any additional comments?
36:31 Where is the best place for readers and our listeners to connect with you?

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About the Author:
Andrew Fitzgerald is a native of Ireland and now resides in Oceanside, California. A father, husband, and author, he speaks on what it takes to be successful in the corporate world, and how to overcome health crises and loss. He has recovered from serious setbacks to flourish and thrive with resilience. Andrew enjoys all sports, plays golf, and loves to cook and hike when he is not thinking about the next big brand launch.

Timestamps

00:15 Introduction
00:36 What are your books about?
3:19 What inspired you to write your book?
4:48 Who is your book for?
5:20 How long have you been writing and what made you really start?
6:18 What is your schedule when writing?
6:58 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
8:20 What is your favorite writing snack or drink?
8:52 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
9:47 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become an author?
10:36 What type of books did you grow up reading and were there any favorite?
11:05 Now as an adult are there any books or authors that you enjoy reading?
11:42 Any advice for those just starting to read again?
12:43 What sort of advice would you give to those looking to write their own book?
14:24 What’s one thing people are generally surprised to find out about you?
15:39 Any Additional Comments?
16:31 Where is the best place for readers and our listeners to connect with you?

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