Best Florida Writers Association Podcasts (2024)

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Discover Where Your Book Can Take You with Cathy Fyock 22:52

8d ago22:52

22:52

Alison Nissen and Cathy Fyock, the Biz Book Strategist, share a conversation about using books as a business strategy. Cathy explains that she works with professionals who want to write a book as a strategic move to establish themselves as thought leaders in their field. Covering the topics of crafting compelling book blurbs and author bios, benefi…

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Go Ahead, Change the Rules: Discover Hybrid Memoir with Lily Iona MacKenzie 18:38

21d ago18:38

18:38

Lily Iona MacKenzie chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about her latest work, Dreaming Myself into Old Age. This hybrid memoir blends personal anecdotes with critical writing on topics such as poetry and art. Now, in her eighties, Lily is challenged by facing old age and all that comes with it. Determined to age gracefully and tho…

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Acclaimed Author Jacquelyn Lynn Unveils the "Christian Business Almanac" 24:14

1M ago24:14

24:14

The first of its kind, Jacquelyn Lynn's "Christian Business Almanac" is an essential page-a-day source of inspiration, motivation and practical advice! Pick up your copy today at Christianbusinessalmanac.comBy Eric Vaughn Floyd

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The Balance Between Conflict & Empathy with Kyle Shoop 25:57

1M ago25:57

25:57

Novelist and attorney Kyle Shoop chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about adding conflict and empathy to build characters. A number of his novels also include lyrics—as a singer and songwriter, he adds links to his books for the audience to hear the songs for that character. Instead of just reading the lyrics, Kyle recorded that s…

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Surrealism and Authenticity in the Oral and Written Story with Angie Elita Newell 20:33

1M ago20:33

20:33

Angie Elita Newell chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about the challenges of writing about Canada's Indigenous history, Angie's modern-day colonialism experience, the significance of stories from various cultures and religious texts, and the power of shared experiences expressed through storytelling. As a trained historian, Angie…

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Courageous for Christ; with NFL Associated Press Writer Rob Maaddi 27:49

1M ago27:49

27:49

Inside this episode of "Where Grace Abounds", NFL Associated Press Writer Rob Maaddi talks about how we should focus on "Who we are" rather than "What we do"! Moreover, prepare to be encouraged by the boldness this brother exudes no matter the circumstance!By Eric Vaughn Floyd

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Is It Speculative Fiction or Real Life with Dr. Roger Smith 23:17

2M ago23:17

23:17

You might be surprised to know that surgical robots are used for over one million procedures every year. In this episode, Dr. Roger Smith chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about his medical thriller series on robotic surgeons in the year 2050 and his real-life work with surgical robots over the last ten years. His novels include …

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Using Ancestery.com to Discover the Story You Thought You’d Never Know with Edward DiGangi 21:53

2M ago21:53

21:53

Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with Edward DiGangi about his memoir, The Gift Best Given, a son's search and mother's journey, a timeless story of adoption, search, discovery, and reunion set against the backdrop of the glamorous ice skating shows of the 1940s. Edward shares how his hunt for clues about his adoption opened doors to…

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Complex Characters and Authentic Dialogue with Mark Shaiken 21:31

2M ago21:31

21:31

Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with legal and financial thriller author Mark Shaiken. Writing a heart-racing legal and financial thriller has exhilarating consequences. Mark Shaiken draws on his 40-year career in law to create his fictional characters. In his latest novel, Cram Down, inspired by his volunteer work with marginalized…

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Power, Greed, and Corruption in Washington, DC with Steve McGuire 20:29

3M ago20:29

20:29

Power, Greed, and Corruption in Washington, D.C. with Steve McGuire Steve McGuire, a retired Federal judge with a 32-year legal career in Washington, DC, joined Alison Nissen on the Florida Writer Podcast. Steve writes political thrillers inspired by his experiences in Washington. He believes that politics has always been about the same issues, but…

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Writing Funny with Tim O'Leary 20:28

3M ago20:28

20:28

Insert comedy into any story by sticking to the truth but changing one part. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Tim O’Leary about his strategy to write an entirely true story, except for inserting a fictional narrator. Tim O'Leary is a Pacific Northwest-based short story writer who has published two collections of short s…

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Want to Know How Hip Hop Can Build Emotionally Well Balanced Kids? Meet Modello Brown 22:36

4M ago22:36

22:36

Meet Modello Brown! On this Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with the multi-media artist as he shares the evolution of Hip Hop Littles. What started with writing lyrics, Modello Brown turned his songs into life lessons by writing children’s books. Today Modello is creating an immersive experience to build strong, emotionally resilien…

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The Role of Women in Women's Fiction with Susan Shapiro Barash 19:38

4M ago19:38

19:38

Enjoy this Florida Writer Podcast interview with Host Alison Nissen and Susan Shapiro Barash, who writes under the pen name Susannah Marren. Susan shared about their career as a nonfiction author, having published 13 books on gender studies and women's societal roles. They also mentioned their teaching experience in the writing department at Mary M…

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Perserverence and Publishing with Zachary C Solomon 22:50

4M ago22:50

22:50

Check out this Florida Writer podcast as host Alison Nissen sits down with Zachary Solomon to discuss Zachary’s debut novel, A Brutal Design. The novel, set in an experimental Socialist city, explores the themes of fascism and how it can be disguised as modernism or humanism. The title also refers to the architectural style of brutalism, which is c…

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Talking "Transformational Leadership", with renown "Leadership Solutions Mentor" Ford Taylor 32:34

5M ago32:34

32:34

Inside this dynamic episode, renown "Leadership Solutions Mentor" Ford Taylor talks about how your individual influence can literally transform the world! Learn how to hone your "Transformational Leadership" skills at: Transformlead.com, TLondemand.com and FordTaylorTalks.com!By Eric Vaughn Floyd

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Use Your Own Psychic Abilities to Help Your Writing with John Russell 21:21

5M ago21:21

21:21

How can you become more attuned to your intuition? Have you ever wondered if you can train yourself to receive psychic messages? John Russell, a professional psychic and paranormal investigator, discusses his writing journey, his latest non-fiction book about enhancing psychic abilities, and the practice of psychometry with Florida Writer Podcast H…

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Learn to Read Your Work Aloud (in front of an audience) with Joyce Wagner 20:29

5M ago20:29

20:29

Do you read your work aloud in front of an audience? In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen sits down with Joyce Wagner to talk about public speaking. Joyce helps authors overcome their fear of public speaking with a simple philosophy: Put your audience first. The fear of freezing or making a mistake often stops people from elevating th…

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Exploring the Universal with Kristy Smeriglio 23:36

5M ago23:36

23:36

In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Kristy Smeriglio about using "The Garden of Earthly Delights" painting to create a psychological exploration of the human experience for her debut novel Falling into Fire. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Writing, Kristy merges two disciplines and realms of kno…

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A 30 Year Gap to Writing Success with Scott Hendrix 20:27

6M ago20:27

20:27

Scott Davis Hendrix shared his writing process and experiences with Florida Writer Podcast host Alison Nissen. He emphasized the importance of marinating the story in his mind before writing and discussed his journey of writing a book that started as a thought 30 years ago. Scott's first novel The Garden Spot was published in April 2022 and has bee…

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"You are more than one dimensional!" - Featuring Kingdom Leader Tamra Andress 34:46

6M ago34:46

34:46

A Kingdom Leader in many capacities, Tamra Andress shares about the fulfilment we gain if we remain "ever-evolving"! Learn more about Tamra at Tamraandress.com!By Eric Vaughn Floyd

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Banish Writers Block with Victoria Gallagher 28:07

6M ago28:07

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Imagine you are in a room of the best in your genre, ask these experts advice on what keeps you stuck. In this Florida Writer Podcast, renowned hypnotherapist Victoria Gallagher chats with host Alison Nissen about overcoming writers block and creating a best-selling mindset. Reframe how you think about your Work-in-Progress: Ditch the fear, doubt, …

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A Paranormal Researcher's Writing Journey with Heather Leigh, PhD 17:54

6M ago17:54

17:54

Heather Leigh, PhD, a paranormal researcher and writer, discussed her journey and work on the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen. Heather shared that her experiences with paranormal activity led her to write nonfiction books about her encounters and the history of various locations. She highlighted the importance of collecting data and …

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10x Your Author Publicity Budget with Karina Kantas of Author Assist 22:05

6M ago22:05

22:05

If you had 10x the book marketing budget you have now, what would you spend it on? On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Karina Kantas, author of 15 books and 16 International Film Festival Awards for documentary and book trailers, and discusses her company, Author Assist. Frustrated with the steep learning curve of becoming…

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Connect with Your Audience through Credibility with Mitchell Levy 24:45

7M ago24:45

24:45

What is your credibility quotient with your audience? In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Michell Levy, a 2x TEDx speaker and international bestseller of over 60 books, about how authors can create a platform that connects with their target audience while promoting credibility, trust, and reliability. Mitchell Levy is Glob…

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Capture the Attention of an RPLA Judge with Chet Meisner 18:14

7M ago18:14

18:14

Curious about the mind of a Royal Palm Literary Award judge? In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and Chet Meisner chat about things that make a winning entry. Chet explains that the audience needs to know how characters feel. What experience did that have and what keeps them going? If your protagonist is sad, what type of sad are the…

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Purpose, Passion, and Conviction with Buck Martinez 21:51

7M ago21:51

21:51

Enjoy this inspirational Florida Writers Podcast as host Alison Nissen chats with J.L. Buck Martinez, President of ACE Leadership Group, a company dedicated to inspiring and developing men and women to achieve their highest potential. Buck may have started his career as an inspirational speaker, connecting with well over 50,000 student athletes, bu…

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The Cyrenian: Crossroads and a Cross, by Donovan Peterkin 28:57

7M ago28:57

28:57

Renown entertainer Donovan Peterkin details his new epic novel, "The Cyrenian: Crossroads and a Cross"!By Eric Vaughn Floyd

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Become a Successful Freelancer in 2024 with Laura Gariepy 23:54

7M ago23:54

23:54

In this Florida Writer Podcast, we welcome founder of Everyday by the Lake Laura Gariepy who shares with host Alison Nissen her strategies to be a successful freelance writer. 1. Have a clear understanding of your Why. Know the reason you wish to be a full-time freelancer. 2. Begin networking as early as possible. Continually build relationships in…

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Golden Bachelor Contestant Joan Vassos 30:25

7M ago30:25

30:25

Rockville resident and Landon School administrator Joan Vassos became a household name when she became a contestant on the ABC show The Golden Bachelor. Vassos, 60, hit it off with the show’s namesake Gerry Turner, a 71 year-old widower from Indiana, but then suddenly departed the show when her daughter asked her to come home. Vassos shared her sto…

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Write Something Worth Reading, Do Something Worth Writing, or Do Both! with Cindie Schooner-Ball 28:33

8M ago28:33

28:33

The life of a firefighter is not for the faint of heart. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen talks with retired Fire Captain Cindie Schooner-Ball about her book Sister in a Brotherhood, Stories from My Life as a Female Firefighter. Cindie shares her journey from first responder to award-winning author and the challenges she experienc…

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How to NOT ruin your career, with real estate magnate John Crossman 35:26

8M ago35:26

35:26

An accomplished professional and genuine philanthropist, John Crossman cautions against common pitfalls that can wreck your career.By Eric Vaughn Floyd

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Discover the Less-Tapped Writing Playground of LinkedIn with Kathryn Montbriand 21:07

8M ago21:07

21:07

Did you know that only 1% of LinkedIn users create content, and they get 9 billion impressions a week? In this Florida Writer Podcast, Host Alison Nissen chats with LinkedIn Content Creator Kathryn Montbriand about how writers can make LinkedIn work for them. Kathryn Montbriand is a former Fortune 500 leader who took a career sabbatical after 10 ye…

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Writing the Coming of Awareness Story with Gaby Anderson 22:03

9M ago22:03

22:03

Co-Host of the Wild Women Who Write Take Flight Podcast, Gaby Anderson has released her debut novel. South of Happily goes beyond the usual themes of marriage, divorce, and family history. She gets down to the heart of who is Katy Kiss, an astute young woman caught in the maelstrom of betrayal, grief and self-doubt. In this Florida Writer Podcast, …

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SportsCenter Anchor Scott Van Pelt 34:35

9M ago34:35

34:35

Scott Van Pelt graduated from Sherwood High School and University of Maryland. After more than 20 years at ESPN, Scott Van Pelt has become one of the most successful and popular sportscasters in the business. The SportsCenter anchor has over two million followers on X, has hosted countless big sporting events and recently took over hosting duties f…

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Passionate People Do Wondrous Things With Dr. Paul Thornton 23:17

9M ago23:17

23:17

Story collector Dr. Paul Thornton joins host Alison Nissen on the Florida Writer Podcast to chat about his writing journey and favorite pastime, cruising. He collects other people's stories and shares them in his The Joy of Cruising Trilogy. He explains that at age 58, during an impromptu speech, he noticed the burden of his “harrowing brush with d…

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Discipleship and Spiritual Warfare - Featuring Central Florida Christian Chamber of Commerce Co-Presidents Bristan and Latondra Heaven 45:14

9M ago45:14

45:14

A "Power Couple" within God's Kingdom, Bristan and Latondra Heaven help breakdown the critical topics of "Discipleship" and "Spiritual Warfare"! Learn more about Bristan and Latondra's business services at kingdomreachleadership.com!By Eric Vaughn Floyd

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The Importance of Planning with Steve Gavatorta 18:48

9M ago18:48

18:48

Professional Behavioral Analyst and business consultant Steve Gavatorta shares tips on how to finish plan and finish your manuscript. In this Florida Writer Podcast host Alison Nissen chats with Steve about writing and marketing and the importance of embracing your work’s title. Steve Gavatorta, owner of the Steve Gavatorta Group, specializes in em…

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Writing for Impact with Lana McAra 21:23

9M ago21:23

21:23

Lana McAra has discovered how to market her books with impact by embedding her life’s purpose into her stories in subtle ways—and sell books at the same time. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Lana on how you, too, can use her technique to create a bond with audiences to sell more books and make an impact by asking “what…

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The Making of Life is Crazy and We're All Going to Die with Jamie Blaine and Vicky Lanzone 20:57

10M ago20:57

20:57

Jamie Blaine and Vicky Lanzone became friends after Vicky signed up for an online marriage support site. The story unfolds when, late one night, Vicky writes that the weight is too heavy and each day is a battle to survive. She admits there are pills and the note is written. Jamie replies: Instead of ending your life, why not try changing it first?…

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Marketing Your Book with Naresh Vissa 19:01

10M ago19:01

19:01

Writers labor diligently on their works-in-progress. But when it comes to marketing, they often throw their hands up in the air and want to quit before their message is ever shared. Naresh Vissa, founder and CEO of Krish Media & Marketing. and host Alison Nissen chat about ways two ideas authors need to know when marketing their books: Direct Marke…

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YOUR STORY MATTERS! Featuring "Istoria Ministry Group" Co-Founder Chris Wasman 43:34

10M ago43:34

43:34

Purposed by God to discover the story that indwells all of us, Istoria Ministry Group co-founder Chris Wasman talks about defeating the enemy with: the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of our Testimony!By Eric Vaughn Floyd

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What is Magical Realism? Fabulism? Low Fantasy? High Fantasy? 21:53

10M ago21:53

21:53

Are you up-to-date on the latest genre termonology? In this week's Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Jeffray Harrison about Magical Realism, Fabulism, Low Fantasy, and High Fantasy. What's the difference? What do you need to know? Jeffray Harrison is a high school English teacher at a private school in South Florida, trying to s…

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When Main Characters Take Over the Writing Process 17:45

10M ago17:45

17:45

In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen asks Bryan Carrier about shifting genres from children's author to writing about a female boxer in the novel Rise Up! Against Domestic Violence, where the protagonist, a survivor of childhood domestic abuse, uses her boxing prowess to propel her to challenge the reigning world champion. Alison and …

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Build Suspense By Asking "What If" 29:07

10M ago29:07

29:07

Asking "What If?" can drive your plot and characters into mysterious circumstances. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen asks Dan Petrosini how he can create twists no one sees coming. From picking up the phone to call the local sheriff’s office and keeping notes on his computer to the old Moleskin notepads, Dan likes to keep his audi…

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The Beauty of Neurodiverse Writing with Loretta Lynne Finan 25:54

11M ago25:54

25:54

Writers are known for their struggle. We think of Poe and his addictions. Fitzgerald and his lust for romance. Or Hemmingway and his insistence of waking every day to write at least one sentence, fighting the demons that chased him. But we don’t talk much about neurodiverse writers. This week, host Alison Nissen chats with Loretta Lynne Finan about…

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Embracing the Whole Character...Sexuality and All with Dr. J 15:51

11M ago15:51

15:51

Sex sells. So does erotica. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Dr. J. Donna Jennings, Ph.D., a retired sex therapist and author who not only writes in this lucrative field but coaches others on how to write quality, steamy romance. Need I say more? Dr. J. Donna Jennings, Ph.D. (she, her) is a retired sex therapist and col…

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Finally Attaining Financial Health and Wellness 50:01

11M ago50:01

50:01

Anointed with both expertise and a passion to equip, financial gurus: Michelle Ogden, Doug Palmer and Kristi Nowrouzi are thus on hand to help pinpoint the true identity of wealth and prosperity.By Eric Vaughn Floyd

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Using the Sounds of Poetry to Connect to Your Soul 20:04

11M ago20:04

20:04

Poetry is a powerful medium for emotional exploration, self-discovery, and healing. Through writing or reading, the artistic expression of pain, growth, and resilience can be transformative and nurturing to the soul. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and poet Nylda Dieppa chat about how poetry helps her make sense of life’s complic…

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Writing a Memoir When You've Been Entrusted with Others' Stories 20:46

11M ago20:46

20:46

Memoirs are tricky; you must first expose your life’s struggles on paper, then permit the audience to see your most vulnerable moments. Now, imagine doing that and sharing your story with your ten sisters’ stories of foster care, child abuse, separation, and reunion after 43 years. In this Florida Writer Podcast, Host Alison Nissen chats with Rev. …

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