Best Make Meaning Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 165 - Brenda Meller - Capturing a Piece of the Publishing Pie 37:40

8M ago37:40

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Brenda Meller is an entrepreneur, author and social media coach who helps people maximize their presence on LinkedIn. She is the author of Social Media Pie: How to enjoy a bigger slice of the LinkedIn Pie and host of the Enthusiastically Self-Employed podcast. In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Brenda …

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Episode 164 - Patrick Hicks - Writing Hard Stories Beautifully 21:26

9M ago21:26

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Patrick Hicks is an Irish Catholic writer from Minnesota who has a deep fascination with the Holocaust. He has written three Holocaust novels and has conducted extensive research on the subject, visiting twelve different concentration camps and speaking with survivors. Patrick is also a professor at Augustana University in South Dakota, where he te…

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Episode 163 - Qin Sun Stubis - Writing Inspired by Long-Held Family Lore 26:42

9M ago26:42

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Qin Sun Stubis is a Chinese-American author of the book Once Our Lives: A Memoir of Shanghai, Teahouses, and Three Generations of Family, which tells the story of four generations of Chinese women in Shanghai, China during the Great Famine, navigating war and revolution. In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner intervi…

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Episode 162 - Elizabeth Conte - Doing Well as an Indie Author 30:28

10M ago30:28

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Elizabeth Conte is an author with a passion for bringing 19th-century literature to the 21st-century reader. She is the author of Finding Jane, a time travel historical novel, and Chosen Mistress, a scintillating story set in Victorian England. Elizabeth is the founder of Jane Writes Press, a hybrid publishing house for writers who don't fit into t…

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Episode 161 - Ana Veciana-Suarez - Historical Literary Fiction 21:08

10M ago21:08

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Ana Veciana-Suarez is a journalist and author. She has written for various publications and has published several books, including her latest novel, Dulcinea, which was inspired by her reading of Don Quixote in high school. Known for her meticulous research and attention to detail, Anna spent many years digging up the information she needed to focu…

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Episode 160 - Jonathan Whitelaw - Cozy Crime & Escaping into Writing 34:35

10M ago34:35

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Jonathan Whitelaw is a Scottish author and journalist now living in Canada who wrote his first novel at the age of 17. He’s since published several books in the cozy crime genre, including Morbid Relations and the popular Bingo Hall Detectives series. In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Jonathan about t…

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Episode 159 – April Davila - Meditation & Writing 25:06

10M ago25:06

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Finding an agent and publisher was easy for April Davila, an award-winning author who quit her job in 2016 to write full-time. Her debut novel, 142 Ostriches, won the WILLA Literary Awards for Women Writing the West. In this episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner chats with April, a fourth-generation Californian who studied marine…

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Episode 158 - Suzanne Nugent - On Character Development 26:28

10M ago26:28

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Suzanne Nugent, author of Brunch and Other Obligations and host of the Character Development podcast, uses humor to confront life’s darkest moments. She navigates between various storytelling mediums, from novels to screenplays, finding the right narrative platform for each project. In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golo…

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Episode 157 - Blake Kimzey - Creating a Writing Community 28:21

10M ago28:21

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Blake Kimzey is the founder of writingworkshops.com, a global community offering writing classes taught by experienced instructors, like Make Meaning Podcast host Lynne Golodner. Blake is also an author, screenwriter and hands-on dad of three. In this episode, Blake recalls a pivotal moment in sixth grade when he wrote a King Arthur rip-off. He and…

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8: Why giving "Value" is pushing away your sales? (and what to do about it) 28:05

11M ago28:05

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In this episode, Neha talks about why creating and thinking about Value is pushing away your sales. Here are three things I cover in this episode: 1. Why you don't decide the value of your message or creations ( and who does ) ? 2. 3 Things that Value must have if you want to sell your offers 3. What's one focus you need to fix the problem if creat…

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Episode 156 - Blair Fell - Original Storylines & Unique Characters 33:52

11M ago33:52

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While fiction is born from imagination and creativity, many authors explain how they came to the stories they create through lived experiences. This is definitely true for Blair Fell, author of The Sign for Home, whose work in the deafblind community taught him about nuances, details and issues facing that community. This debut novel takes readers …

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Episode 155 - Martha Anne Toll - Finely Crafted, Award-Winning Fiction 24:06

11M ago24:06

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Episode 155 - Martha Anne Toll - Finely Crafted, Award-Winning Fiction Martha Anne Toll is an author and former lawyer who has always been passionate about writing. She grew up in a secular Jewish family and was deeply influenced by the stories of Holocaust survivors. Martha's debut novel, Three Muses, is a beautifully crafted story that combines h…

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7) Part 5: 5 types of beliefs you need to master to make more sales - (Part 5) 38:28

12M ago38:28

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Learn the structure to do mindset work to reach your business goals, make six figures sales in the latest episode of this series. In this episode I cover: - The most important category of beliefs holding you back from making more sales. - I decode various nuances of this category of beliefs in this episode. - How beliefs about global economic clima…

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Episode 154 - Dawn Chalker - Writing What You Know 24:36

12M ago24:36

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Episode 154 - Dawn Chalker - Writing What You Know Dawn Chalker wrote her first novel in fifth grade, finding inspiration from real life. That curiosity, creativity and imagination has continued throughout her life, drawing stories from journeys in nature. The northern Michigan-based writer based her recent novel, Bear Me in Mind, on a real-life en…

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Episode 153 – Jewish Books, Jewish Authors 43:57

12M ago43:57

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Episode 153 – Jewish Books, Jewish Authors In a special two-part episode, Lynne Golodner interviews people who curate and promote Jewish books and Jewish authors. The first part features representatives from America's longest-running Jewish Book Fair -- Lauren Johnson, a librarian and consultant at the J-Detroit, and Brenda Brook, the 2023 chair of…

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Episode 152 - Ami Irmen - Character-Driven Narratives 32:24

12M ago32:24

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Ami Irmen’s favorite storyteller was her grandfather, who set her on the path to becoming an educator and a writer. Her first traditionally-published novel is coming soon from Scarsdale Publishing, while she self-published another novel, Wherever Would I Be. Her short stories and poems have appeared in Sinister Wisdom, The Copperfield Review, and G…

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6) Part 4: 5 types of beliefs you need to master to make more sales - (Part 4) 29:36

1y ago29:36

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The three types of PEOPLE beliefs you need to pay attention to make more sales Story of my client who created a client with one shift in this category in 2 weeks. How to create big sales using this method even if you have a tiny audience Sign up for the Free Sales Training - 30 Days to $7K here https://bit.ly/30daysto7K…

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Episode 151 - Rochelle Weinstein - Writing Best-Selling Novels 27:11

1y ago27:11

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Rochelle Weinstein is a successful and talented author known for her emotionally charged novels. After leaving a career in the music industry in 2000, she started writing and has produced eight novels, with the latest coming out on Oct. 20th. Rochelle's writing explores topical issues and draws inspiration from her own experiences and emotions. Wha…

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5) Part 3: 5 types of beliefs you need to master to make more sales - (Part 3) 32:50

1y ago32:50

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Today, we're going to explore a set of beliefs that are not only foundational to your business but can have a tremendous impact on your overall satisfaction and success. So, get ready because I'm going to teach you: How these beliefs influence not just your sales, but your overall business satisfaction. Real-life examples to help you grasp their si…

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Episode 150 - Lisa Peers - First Novels & Writing Friendships 28:49

1y ago28:49

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As a child in Richmond, Virginia, Lisa Peers was introduced to writing by her mother, who was also a writer who invited her young daughter to play with her typewriter. Still, Lisa began her career in theater and only later pursued writing in a professional capacity. She shares how acting shapes her writing process and helps her build authentic dial…

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4) Part 2 : 5 types of beliefs you need to master to make more sales ( Part 2 ) 32:56

1y ago32:56

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In this series I am teaching you 5 categories of beliefs that you must master to make more sales. In this episode I teach you another category that you must pay attention to to develop your sales confidence and make more money. Sign up for the Free Sales Training - 30 Days to $7K here https://bit.ly/30daysto7K…

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Episode 149 – Anne-Marie Oomen - Writing through Family 44:26

1y ago44:26

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Lynne Golodner first met Anne-Marie Oomen at Goddard College, where Lynne was beginning her MFA in Writing and Anne-Marie was graduating. A fellow Michigan resident who calls the forests and hills of the Lake Michigan shores her home, Anne-Marie serves on the board of Michigan Writers where Lynne is now in charge of Marketing. In this episode of th…

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3) Part 1 : 5 types of beliefs you need to master to make more sales ( Part 1 ) 33:39

1y ago33:39

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This is the first part of 5 episode series where I teach you 5 types of beliefs that you need to master to make more sales. Think of this as a masterclass. So grab your pen and paper and get to work with me! In this particular episode, I teach you the first type of beliefs in depth and why they matter. Sign up for the Free Sales Training - 30 Days …

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2) 3 simple mindset shifts to unlock love for selling 22:04

1y ago22:04

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Really love coaching but don't like selling? If you're looking to supercharge your sales game and unlock a whole new level of success, this episode is a must-listen! We're about to unveil three game-changing mindset shifts that will completely revolutionize the way you view sales. Sign up for the Free Sales Training - 30 Days to $7K here https://bi…

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Episode 148 – Woman of Valor - Katie Scott interviews Lynne about her debut novel! 42:46

1y ago42:46

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A Super Special Episode: Lynne Golodner discusses her debut novel! Writer, Washtenaw County Commissioner, Nurse and Friend Extraordinaire Katie Scott takes the mic on this episode to interview Make Meaning host Lynne Golodner about the release of her ninth book and debut novel, Woman of Valor. Lynne and Katie met in a writing course in the 1990s an…

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1) The connection between Sales & Spirituality 20:20

1y ago20:20

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You may believe that sales has nothing to do with spirituality. Infact you may believe that they're at odds with each other. Or are mutually exclusive to each other. Even if you're not a spiritual person, you may replace the word "spirituality" with heart centered, soulful, genuine, authentic or caring. It doesn't matter. In this episode I talk abo…

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Welcome To UNMUTED w/ Neha Awasthi 2:04

1y ago2:04

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Unmuted is a way of being. It's a way of life. For those trailblazers who want to create a life and business on their own terms. Welcome to UNMUTED, the podcast for coaches, consultants and practitioners who want to make Money with Meaning. I will guide you through the journey of finding your voice, navigating the maze of money, amplifying your imp…

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Episode 147 – Diane Gottlieb - Writing Short & Writing Well 22:01

1y ago22:01

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Diane Gottlieb champions midlife women while telling her own provocative, riveting stories for publications like River Teeth, HuffPost, and SmokeLong Quarterly. Winner of the Tiferet 2021 Writing Contest and a finalist in SmokeLong Grand Micro Contest 2022, Diane has three master’s degrees and serves as editor of Awakenings: Stories of Body and Con…

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Episode 146 – Barbara Stark-Nemon - Tracing the Path of Historical Fiction 30:47

1y ago30:47

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Barbara Stark-Nemon takes her time writing historical fiction, tracing the paths her characters walked and lived. The author of award-winning novels, Barbara turned to writing after retiring from a successful career. In this episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner chats with Barbara about her passion for writing and her experiences…

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Episode 145 – CL Walters - Young Adult & New Adult Fiction from Hawaii 35:16

1+ y ago35:16

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Building an author career depends on writing book after book after book, which is something CL Walters knows well. From her home base in Hawai’i, she writes and publishes through Mixed Plate Press, the venture she runs with her husband. CL writes Young Adult and New Adult titles, and pens Romances under the name Maci Aurora. In this episode of the …

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Episode 144 – Danny Hankner - Founding Story Unlikely 39:54

1+ y ago39:54

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Danny Hankner is an electrician by trade and a writer at heart as well as the founder of Story Unlikely. This online literary publication showcases incredible stories, focusing on non-fiction memoiristic pieces. As a publisher, Danny is passionate about discovering great authors and beautiful stories, providing a platform and audience to showcase w…

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Episode 143 – Annie Cathryn - Dreams Come True: The Friendship Breakup 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

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Annie Cathryn transitioned from a career in marketing for a Fortune 500 company to her own consulting agency inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert's "Eat Pray Love" to pursue her dream of writing fiction. She recently released her debut book, The Friendship Breakup, and is a self-proclaimed book nerd who has expanded her love for literature by becoming a B…

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Episode 142 – Announcing Scotia Road Books 38:18

1+ y ago38:18

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Welcome to a special episode of the Make Meaning Podcast! As a full-time author, writing coach, and host of this podcast, Lynne Golodner never thought starting another business would be part of her plan. However, her passion for storytelling and a gap in the marketplace led Lynne to create Scotia Road Books, a new publishing imprint dedicated to pr…

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Episode 141 – Tom Sleigh– A Lifetime of Poetry 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

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The award-winning author of 11 books, Tom Sleigh is the latest author to be a guest on the Make Meaning Podcast. In this episode, Tom talks with host Lynne Golodner about how his love of language traces back to childhood, when his mother, an English teacher, first read Thoreau aloud. That journey continued through decades when he was a war correspo…

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Episode 140 – Minda Zetlin – On ASJA, Leadership & Writing for Inc. 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

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Minda Zetlin has written columns for Inc. Magazine for more than a decade, and out of that research, reporting and curiosity grew the material and focus for her latest book, CAREER SELF-CARE. The latest author to share her story on the Make Meaning Podcast, Minda Zetlin talks with host Lynne Golodner about how crucial membership in the American Soc…

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Episode 139 – Desiree Cooper – Being “Genre Agnostic” 39:09

1+ y ago39:09

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Desiree Cooper was once a Detroit Free Press columnist, a Pulitzer Prize nominee, a Kresge Artist Fellow, an attorney and now she’s a children’s book author – which explains why she considers herself “genre agnostic.” The latest author to share her story on the Make Meaning Podcast, Desiree started writing professionally before social media was a t…

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Episode 138 – Sara Bennett Wealer – Connecting with YA Readers 25:23

1+ y ago25:23

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When your mother is an English teacher and your favorite TV show is Masterpiece Theater on PBS, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll take to writing creative, compelling, fantastical stories that captivate readers. “Writing was something I knew I could do,” says Sara Bennett Wealer, the latest author to share her story on the Make Meaning Podcast. In…

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Episode 137 – Christopher P. Locke – Breathtaking Essays & Stories 32:18

1+ y ago32:18

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The key to great writing, says Christopher P. Locke, is to be vulnerable. Don’t worry about what people will think. Don’t censor yourself. Just share your realness and that will help others feel less alone. In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Christopher P. Locke about his writing journey, their shared …

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Episode 136 – Tammy Pasterick – Writing & Publishing Your Way 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

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Tammy Pasterick didn’t intend to become a historical fiction novelist. But when a deep dive into her family’s immigrant history unearthed fascinating storylines about Eastern European emigres who settled in Pennsylvania, she knew she had a great story on her hands. In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Ta…

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Episode 135 – Camille Pagan – Making Writing Your Career 35:21

2y ago35:21

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As a first-generation college student, Camille Pagan thought she’d study medicine. She ended up writing about health and then penned her first novel after the birth of her daughter, selling it at auction in a six-figure deal. But all was not easy after that. While Camille has enjoyed a hearty career as the bestselling author of eight novels, she en…

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Episode 134 – Andrew McDiarmid – Simply Scottish 33:05

2y ago33:05

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What began as penance for speeding has become a beloved radio show-turned-podcast called Simply Scottish that allows writer Andrew McDiarmid to stay connected to his heritage and his homeland. “Being an immigrant has enriched my life,” says Andrew, who emigrated to the United States from Scotland at the age of 11 and straddles cultures and countrie…

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Episode 133 – Sara Henning – Poetry about Loss & Redemption 45:41

2y ago45:41

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In her latest poetry collection, Sara Henning tries to make meaning of grief, after losing her mother to metastatic colon cancer. “I lost my center,” Sara says, and Terra Incognita is her way to regain a firm stance on this earth. In this episode, Sara does a live reading of her poem “Queening” around the 25-minute mark. In the latest episode of th…

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Episode 132 – Merryn Glover – Literary Fiction about Place 54:56

2y ago54:56

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Episode 132 – Merryn Glover – Literary Fiction about Place Merryn Glover writes literary fiction from the Scottish Highlands, deep into the Cairngorm Mountains. Her lyrical prose invokes place and relationship in gorgeous ways, her words rising from the page to attach to the reader’s heart. Born in Kathmandu and raised in Nepal, Pakistan and India,…

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Weina Dai Randel 31:34

2y ago31:34

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Weina Randel emigrated to the United States from China at the age of 24, switching from her native Chinese to English, as she began to write fiction. She wrote a duology about China’s first and only female emperor, Wu Zetian, and then penned a truly stunning historical novel called The Last Rose of Shanghai, about a love story between a Chinese wom…

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Merle Saferstein 40:49

2y ago40:49

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Merle Saferstein has been journaling since 1974, so when she decided to comb through her nearly 400 journals to create a book, she knew it would not be an easy endeavor. It has taken the better part of the last two decades to create LIVING AND LEAVING MY LEGACY, volume 1, which debuted in June 2022 to much acclaim. Volume 2 will be published in Jun…

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Rosina Lippi a.k.a. Sara Donati 47:34

2y ago47:34

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Rosina Lippi writes under her own name and under the pseudonym Sara Donati, and her Wilderness series of six historical novels is some of the most gorgeous fiction you’ll ever read. A former linguistics professor, Rosina has been writing for decades and built quite a following, even as the publishing industry has changed. In the latest episode of t…

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Episode 128 – Becky Robinson – Building Reach for Books 35:07

2+ y ago35:07

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Imagine starting a company to give yourself an income source that is compatible with your role as a mom of small children. And then, as that company grows, realizing your role is really about creating opportunities for others – providing meaningful, flexible work, access to great content and guidance to reach goals and grow influence. And then, 10 …

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Episode 127 – Ly Tran – Writing Unapologetically 29:26

2+ y ago29:26

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So many writers say they write to figure out what they believe or make sense of a situation. Ly Tran says she writes to overcome self-doubt and to celebrate her voice. More than that, she says her words connect her to others, and the best part of putting a book in the world is the feedback she gets from readers who say that her story touched them i…

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Episode 126 – Indigo Willing – Skateboarding, Community & Consent 28:04

2+ y ago28:04

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Do you do fun things often? Do you take risks? Are you connected to a community that makes you feel good about who you are? These are essential elements of a healthy life, according to Dr. Indigo Willing, who started skateboarding in her 40s, after finishing her PhD and becoming a “mum.” It was something she always wanted to do but never thought it…

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Episode 125 - Gramps Jeffrey - Leaving a Legacy 16:11

2+ y ago16:11

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Sometimes inspiration comes from sources very close to home. While spending more time with his family during the Covid-19 pandemic, Jeffrey was inspired to pass on his experience and values to younger generations by writing a children’s book starring his own grandchildren, I Don’t Want to Turn 3. In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, h…

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