Poetry Audiobook Janet Grace Riehl

Yvonne Perry interviewing Janet Riehl about her audio book Sightlines: A Family Love Story in Poetry & Music. This four-CD compilation is a follow-up to her book Sightlines: A Poet’s Diary, which was published in 2006. Through these new CDs, Janet shares her works of poetry in her own voice. There is great personal meaning to the pieces, as they were all written about family members or places that are close to her heart. Intertwined with the poetry are musical selections performed by her father and others. Together, the components of Sightlines: A Family Love Story in Poetry & Music come together to form a beautiful testimony to the love of family. Janet will be discussing the inspirations behind her work as well as the reason that she decided to create this audio book.

Leo Abrami discusses Evading the Nazis

Barbara Milbourn will share her discussion with Leo Abrami, author of the new book Evading the Nazis. Mr. Abrami was taken by his mother to hide with farmers in Normandy, France during World War II to avoid the inevitable persecution by the Nazis. Although Jewish, he pretended to be Catholic and lived safely with his adoptive family until France finally was liberated by the Allies. Evading the Nazis tells Mr. Abrami’s story of survival during the war and his determination to investigate his family and cultural history once he was free.

Business & Career Coach Joe Lavelle

Accelerate Your Career Success, The Employee Handbook That Your Employer Hasn’t Given You is for career-oriented professionals who want to accelerate their career growth and find strategies, knowledge, and tools to get promotions and raises faster. Listen to Joe Lavelle speak about career advancement in this interview with WITS Owner Yvonne Perry.

Editor LJ Sellers

LJ Sellers and Barbara Milbourn discuss the editing process, why authors need editors, and the common mistakes authors make when writing fiction and non-fiction.

Book Editor Karen Reddick

Karen Reddick joins Yvonne Perry on Writers in the Sky Podcast to dicusss editing. Karen is the owner of The Red Pen Editor and V and E Services and provides editing and author assistant services to publishers, authors, and writers. Karen is the author of two books: The A-Z Guide: The Best Ways To Work With A VA. and Grammar Done Right! A clear, commonsense approach to grammar, usage, and style, which was recently released in a revised and expanded 2nd edition. Karen also provides weekly grammar tips and a grammar tips podcast that can be found on iTunes.

Children's Author Fiona Ingram

Writers in the Sky Podcast welcomes Fiona Ingram as she is interviewed by Barbara Milbourn. They will be discussing Fiona's book The Secret of the Sacred Scarab. Fiona Ingram was born and educated in South Africa. She is a full-time journalist and editor with an interest in ancient history, mystery, and legends, and travel. The Secret of the Sacred Scarab is the first in her exciting children's adventure series--Chronicles of the Stone.

Poet Dennis Martin

Dennis Martin has been writing poetry for almost half a century. In his 15 collections, which include more than 1,100 poems, he has broached nearly every subject imaginable. From the drowning angst of youth to the quiet reflection of aging, to the thoughtful projection of afterlife, no aspect of the human experience is left untouched. In “Rhythmic Notions”, his latest collection, he has attempted a new approach. Every poem in the collection is actually a song lyric awaiting musical interpretation.

Poet Dennis Martin

Dennis Martin has been writing poetry for almost half a century. In his 15 collections, which include more than 1,100 poems, he has broached nearly every subject imaginable. From the drowning angst of youth to the quiet reflection of aging, to the thoughtful projection of afterlife, no aspect of the human experience is left untouched. In “Rhythmic Notions”, his latest collection, he has attempted a new approach. Every poem in the collection is actually a song lyric awaiting musical interpretation.

Author Michael Presutti

Michael Presutti discusses his sci-fi end-of-times book, Last Words, with Yvonne Perry. Presutti discovered the joys of writing when he was nineteen years old, and has been writing short stories and novels ever since. Writers in the Sky Podcast is an educational show about the craft and business of writing. We offer interviews and tips about book publishing and marketing. Writers in the Sky offers ghostwriting and editing for fiction and non-fiction books, articles, bios, resumes, and marketing pieces.

Outskirts Press CEO Brent Sampson

The CEO of self-publishing company Outskirts Press, Brent Sampson, joins the podcast to discuss his book Adventures in Publishing. This book is written as children's literature and explains the process for self-publishing a book designed for children. Brent Sampson will share his advice for new authors, what Outskirts Press can offer, and why self-publishing is a great option.

Author Dao Huynh Discusses An Unknown Journey

Dao Huynh discusses her new novel, An Unknown Journey, in which the tells the story of a girl's escape from war-torn Vietnam. Readers will learn about her year-long travels to America, including a lengthy stay at a refugee camp in Malaysia, as well as her struggles and successes as she adjusts to life in her new country. Huynh will share how her own life bears some resemblance to that of the lead character in the book as well as why this book will have special meaning to immigrants and their children.

Author Carol Coffey Discusses Her New Release

Carol Coffey joins the Writers in the Sky podcast to discuss her new book Zoe Lucky and the Green Gables' Mystery. This novel features a young female heroine, the city of Pittsburgh, and several birds with strong personalities that help to solve a series of terrible crimes. Zoe Lucky is a wonderful, new literary character for girls to enjoy.

Young Romance is This Week's Feature

Author Storyheart discusses his new novel across the pond, which tells the story of young love and a cultural education. When a young Brit spends the summer in America, he falls in love, learns about differences in the way people in the two countries communicate, and takes the reader through an unexpected mystery. Storyheart will share why he chose to write a book for a young audience and how his own experiences added some details to the cultural shock that occurs throughout the novel.

Writer and Researcher Jay Greenfeld

Jay Greenfeld discusses his new book My Choice My Life, which details ways to improve health and balance in all areas of life. He stresses the importance of taking ownership over your own decisions and make psychological concepts applicable to every reader. He is a popular speaker on stress management and health.

Writer Jeff Roberts

Jeff Roberts discussed his new book Little Stories, which is a collection of short stories written mostly during his undergraduate studies at the University of Iowa. His stories are packed with emotion and revolve around our desire to love and be loved.

Writer and Researcher Christina Sponias

Christina Sponias shares many specific examples of dream analysis she has provided for her clients, and how applying the same techniques can work for our listeners. She explains how her own personal background and struggles led to her interest in better physical and mental health through dream interpretation. Her two e-books on this subject are Dream Interpretation as a Science and Craziness Prevention.

Author Christina Sponias Discusses Dream Interpretation

This week's guest Christina Sponias, shares her use of the scientific method in the practice of dream interpretation. She has published her findings and the method that readers can use to analyze their own dreams in the e-books Dream Interpretation as a Science and Craziness Prevention.

Forensics Novelist Jennifer Chase

Our podcast guest this week will be Jennifer Chase, author of the new book Compulsion. Jennifer used her educational background in forensics and criminology when creating her first offering to the literary genre of thriller fiction. She also admits to a personal interest in the workings of the criminal mind, which is quite evident as the plot of Compulsion develops.

Pyschic Author Patricia Milner

Our guest today is Patricia Milner, who is an International psychic medium, Reiki master, spiritual teacher and trainer, who has been psychic since birth. She has worked in the counseling, training, and healing fields for many years. In her current work, she uses crystals, crystal energy, color, sound, and vibration to help people heal. Her spiritual retreats guide people through life’s changes and challenges by helping them with their spiritual growth and development. She also uses her music and singing voice to create her own meditation music. Patricia Milner talks about her new book, Divine Intervention.

Hypnotherapist Author Shayn Cutino

Shayn Cutino discusses how to find self acceptance and love in her new book The Anja Technique, The Art of Self Love. Shayn is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, a holistic health practitioner, a member of the American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists, and a member of two international hypnosis organizations. The Anja Technique was developed by Shayn to teach individuals how to really love and appreciate themselves. This powerful and comprehensive 5-step process allows people to release blocks and remove obstacles that no longer serve them.