EPISODE SUMMARY My guest today is an award-winning author. Her debut novel, The Lines Between Us, was inspired by her study of Spanish literature and the discovery of secret family papers. She earned an MBA, worked as a hospital administrator, and taught English as a Second Language to adults from all over the world. She … Read More
Walking the Wrong Way Home with Mandy Haynes
EPISODE SUMMARY Today’s guest spent hours on barstools and riding in vans listening to outrageous tales from some of the best songwriters and storytellers in Nashville, Tennessee. She traded a stressful life as a pediatric cardiac sonographer for a happy one and now lives in Fernandina Beach, Florida, with her three dogs, and one turtle. … Read More
Going Barefoot in the Keys with Jeff Hutcheson
EPISODE SUMMARY My guest today’s love for stories has always been part of him. As a life-long learner, he holds a Ph.D. in human and organizational systems, a master’s in psychology, a master’s of divinity, and is a certified life coach. He is also an avid fan of movies. He is the co-producer of a … Read More
Podcast Episode 15 – International Mysteries with Kim Hays
EPISODE SUMMARY My guest today lives in Bern with her Swiss husband and is a dual citizen of Switzerland and the US. She grew up in San Juan, Vancouver, and Stockholm, and has lived all over the United States. Since her teens, she has worked in a variety of jobs, from forewoman in a truck-engine … Read More
Podcast Episode 14 – Seeing Eye Girl with Beverly Armento
EPISODE SUMMARY Inspired by the many teachers who mentored her, my guest today became an educator and enjoyed a multi-decade career, working with middle-school children as well as with prospective teachers. Retired now, she is Professor Emerita at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, and holds degrees from The William Paterson University; Purdue University; and Indiana … Read More
Podcast Episode 13 – Writing the Civil War with Chris Bennett
EPISODE SUMMARY My guest today grew up in Oregon, but now lives in Spokane. He has always loved history and political science, but didn’t think he could make a living in those fields, so he chose writing in the software development business and has for 35 years. He is now an American author of historical … Read More
Podcast Episode 12 – Box Your Way Through Lunch with Cheryl K. Johnson
EPISODE SUMMARY My guest today is a researcher by profession, but a long-time food and fitness enthusiast at heart. She thinks of herself as “just an ordinary person trying to cut through the clutter of misleading wellness advice.” Based on what’s worked for her and for others over the years, and the discipline and attitude … Read More
Podcast Episode 11 – Southern Gothic with Robert Gwaltney
EPISODE SUMMARY My guest today, a writer of southern fiction, is a graduate of Florida State University. He resides in Atlanta Georgia where he is an active member of the Atlanta literary community. By day, he serves as Vice President of Easter Seals North Georgia, Inc., Children Services, a non-profit supporting children with disabilities and … Read More
Podcast Episode 10 – Fearful to Faithful with Suzette Webb
EPISODE SUMMARY An accomplished entrepreneur and inspirational author, today’s guest, left the comforts of her corporate job for her miracle more than sixteen years ago and hasn’t looked back. In her book, Blues to Blessings: Moving from Fearful to Faithful, she helps her readers move from complacency and dissatisfaction to fulfillment and transformation. She also … Read More
Podcast Episode 9 – An Engineer Writes About Redemption with Randy Minkler
EPISODE SUMMARY My guest today was born in Iowa, where he completed elementary school before his family moved to Phoenix, AZ, where he lived until he completed his degree in Engineering from Arizona State University. A fascinating fact to me because engineering and dancing don’t seem to go hand in hand, but in college he … Read More