E50: Author Tricia Sciomone No Regrets
Host Liz Lawless and Russ Johns welcome Author Tricia Scimone as we talk about her new series and the first of 3 of 12 New Short Books: No Regrets, Be Happy and Live Love
Russ Johns shares today’s Marketing Secret: Newsletters to build an audience
Liz Lawless interviews #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author Tricia Scimone about her recent life-threatening illness and how she is more committed than ever to her work as a Wounded Healer helping people have NO REGRETS at the end of their life. She is releasing a series of short ebooks on single subjects: No Regrets, Be Happy and Live Love are the first three books in a series of 12 to help guide people in creating a new life without regrets.
Episode #49: Mitch Mitchell Audio Books
Hosts Liz Lawless and Russ Johns welcome Producer Mitch Mitchell to discuss Audio Books. We will be discussing a few tips that will reduce your costs, show you how to find a producer or narrator, what technology do you need that will help you create a better finished product. Will also talk about some of the things people don’t think about when creating an Audio Book, along with the potential platforms that exist for selling your Audio Book once it is produced at a high quality level. Mitch’s Sound Alarm Studio is a commercial recording studio in the heart of Dallas, Texas with 1,167 square feet of space. Seven minutes away from the Galleria Mall. Sound Alarm is equipped with the latest advancements of technology in the industry. Producer Mitch Mitchell will share some key strategies and things to consider before embarking on your Audio Book adventure.
Host Liz Lawless shares a Distribution Secret to Publishing Success … Churches. Approaching a church is different than approaching a bookstore, library or corporation. Again, your audience is key when talking to churches. Is your book for children, youth, adults, women, men or a mixed audience. There are different levels of leadership in a church (big churches have staff). Then you also have different denominations and they all handle things differently. So when you contact a denomination you need to know something about them before calling, so be sure to do your research if you don’t have personal experience.
Episode #71: Liz Lawless and Charles Hearn Final Fall Rodeo Season
Host Liz Lawless and Man on the Ranch Charles Flores Hearn will be back in the saddle again after a short vacation in August. Today we are back to talking rodeo again as we discuss the final Fall Rodeo Season and thank our sponsors 4D Excavation of Odessa, Texas and AJ’s Steel Buildings. Cowboys and Cowgirls are making their final runs of the year hoping to make enough points or cash to make the finals at the different Rodeo Associations.
Charles has been competing at the rodeos in Fort Worth, Canton, Waxahachie and will continue to hit rodeos in Oklahoma including: Sayse, OK, Kellyville, OK and the JC Knapp Annual Roundup in his quest to reach the finals at The State Fair of Texas.
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Episode #47: Chef J Stephen Sadler
Today Host Liz Lawless will share a Marketing Secret.
Hosts Russ Johns and Liz Lawless will interview Chef J Stephen Sadler about his new “Quest For The Best: The World On My Plate Recipe Book”. J Stephen Sadler is an author, speaker, chef, epicurean travel host and motivational speaker.
He has a wide scope of experience in multiple fields. A prolific best-selling author, Sadler has authored a wide range of books that span multiple genres from non-fiction Quest For The Best memoirs, business and recipe books, to eight delightful children’s and coloring books J Stephen’s Garden - Happy Veggies Healthy Eating series.
His speaking engagements are as varied as his books. He is a sought after speaker on the corporate circuit for his motivational DISCovery seminars to his “I Can’t Eat That!” children’s healthy eating presentations. His “The Right Ingredient Can Make a World of a Difference” presentations are extremely popular at clubs and organizations. You can reach him at [email protected].
Episode #70: Alex Ewings & Felix Llanos III The New Blue Collar Fashions
Host Liz Lawless will be having a conversation with Living Legends Alex Ewings and Felix Llanos the founders of The New Blue Collar Fashions.
Alex is a creative that spent time in two worlds—the country and the city. Growing up, he loved spending time with his cousins in Magnolia, Arkansas, and Boynton, Oklahoma, but his heart leaned toward the city. After moving to New York in his twenties, he launched his lifestyle brand, consisting of functional work and leisure wear, and pursued his love for coffee with friends.
Felix Llanos III is an American businessman, investor, and co-founder of The New Blue Collar, a lifestyle brand that offers refined products and apparel.
Felix was born in Queens, New York City. He has ventured into logistics, real estate, retail, and fashion, learning about entrepreneurship through his father, Felix Llanos Jr., who started his tax firm, which has been successfully operating for the last 30 years.
Alex and Felix will be sharing some exciting plans for the future about their brand partnership with Wild West Diversity and Cowboys of Color Rodeos.
Episode #46: Author Rev. Dr. Fran Tilton Shelton
Host Russ Johns will share some Summer Marketing Secrets. We are half way through the year. Have you evaluated your marketing strategies for the next six months. You need to be thinking about Christmas promotions now.
Host Liz Lawless will interview Author Rev. Dr. Fran Tilton Shelton about her books No Winter Lasts Forever: A Memoir of Loving Bob and Loathing Alzhemier’s and The Spirituality of Grief: 10 Practices for Those Who Remain.
No Winter Lasts Forever is the first-hand account of loving and living with Alzheimer’s. It shares the shock, disbelief, anger, pain, joy, humor, grief, and finally letting go. It is the story of trusting in God and living in the moment while being grateful for every day.
The Spirituality of Grief honors the complex nature of grief and offers simple comfort: we are not alone, and there is no one right way to grieve. A spiritual director, pastor and co-founder of a grief non-profit walks us through the questions that gather in the wake of a loved one's death.
Fran is the matriarch of her blended family of four children and their spouses and five grandchildren. She's got courage to take deep finesses in duplicate bridge, stamina to be a member of four book clubs and a spirit for life that sparks contagious laughter.
Fran is one of the founders of Faith & Grief Ministries, a non-profit that provides communities, congregations and online bereavement resources. She facilitates bereavement workshops and spiritual retreats; preaches and teaches in congregations and at conferences.
For over twenty-five years she served PC(USA) congregations in Texas, primarily in pastoral care. She is an Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary graduate (MDiv 1993 and DMin 2007).
Episode #69: Liz Lawless and Charles Hearn Talk Dallas Rodeo History
Host Liz Lawless and our Man On The Ranch Charles Flores Hearn will be talking about July Texas Buffalo Soldiers Month Celebrations and our founding annual Rodeo for the Dallas African American Museum which is happening on July 29th. With over 1,000 rodeos in Oklahoma and Texas alone there is plenty of opportunity for fans to see some rodeo action this summer.
E45: Author Bobo Nikce Memoir
Today Host Liz Lawless is sharing from our Secret 1: Writing. She will share some insights into the different genres and subgenres
Hosts Russ Johns and Liz Lawless welcome Author Bobo Nikce and his wife Linda who edits and manages the publishing part of their BoboLin Media company. Previously we talked about Bobo’s children’s books but today we are talking about his memoir “The Little Boy Inside”.
Bobo Nikce … Bobo is from Montenegro (formerly under Communist rule and part of Yugoslavia. They declared their independence in 2006.) Montenegro means black mountain. Bobo immigrated to the United States in his twenties. Although he speaks English (with an accent), Bobo still writes in his native tongue then reads the story to his wife Linda who types it in English then oversees the production, print and marketing of the his books. You can find all their titles on our TheAuthorAdventure.com, at Amazon, Ingram, Barnes and Noble or their website BoboLinMedia.com. You can also find supporting motivational and inspirational products.
They also are pursuing their best lifestyle as Two Sassy Seniors Vagabond Experiment traveling the world and living part of the year in Hawaii, Montenegro and the continental United States where their children and grandchildren live. You can follow their adventures and see how they designed and accomplished this lifestyle at their website www.srvexp.com.
Episode #68: Buffalo Soldiers
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Host Liz Lawless will welcome Sgt. Sam Allen
Historical Legend Cathay Williams/William Cathay narration by Liz Lawless and photos for slide show by Russ Johns
Host Liz Lawless and Sgt. Sam Allen will discuss the Buffalo Soldiers' history and his 30 years of providing Living History demonstrations to youth and adults.
Episode #67: Liz Lawless Special Summer Programs
Host Liz Lawless will be talking Special Summer Programs and Rodeo Season opportunities. With over 1,000 rodeos in Oklahoma and Texas alone there is plenty of opportunity for fans to see some rodeo action this summer. Our founding annual Rodeo for the Dallas African American Museum is happening on June 29th and we have a special announcement and prize give-away so be sure to tune in to win tickets.
Episode #44: Author Coy Poitier Master Gardener
Hosts Liz Lawless and Russ Johns welcome Author Coy Poitier to discuss the pre-promotion and launch of his new Gardening Guide “How to Start an Urban Garden” which takes you step-by-step through how you can create your own Urban Garden.
Host Russ Johns shares Marketing Secret to Publishing Success … Sit down for 2 hours and create 30 days of content then schedule it to drip out.
Urban Farmer, Award-Winning Film Director & Musician, and now Author, Coy will share some key urban gardening tips including: choosing location, testing your soil, picking your crops and more. We will also discuss the trend of more African Americans going back to farming and what resources are available to help small and minority farmers.
E56: Author Ruby Burke
Host Liz Lawless will be having a conversation with Author RY (Ruby) Burke who will share her love of horses and her children’s book Yap-Yap: The Talking Horse. This engaging book was born from a story that Ruby use to tell at her children's school. The name came from the nickname she gave her daughter, Taneka, because she talked all the time. Yap-Yap, The Talking Horse is not only a book that teaches children morals, character and builds their imagination, it is also a workbook. The book teaches through a young boy’s experience with a horse that he believes can talk. They have all kinds of adventures together.
A native of Washington, DC. Ruby began her writing career with the release of her first children’s book entitled, Yap-Yap, “The Talking Horse” in 2008 (republished in 2015). She is also the author of “Survivors, Emancipation Day” 2nd Edition (republished 2014), which contains 20 stories of women who have survived life changing challenges.
In addition to being an author, Ruby is an entrepreneur, a mentor and a speaker. She is the president/CEO of Children's Book Workshop (“CBW”) and the Vice President/Executive Director of Operations for Sisters in Harmony (“SiH”) with our own Brother Ed Herman. Sisters In Harmony is a web based Economic Networking Organization (a 501c3 org.) which uplifts and encourages all genders and nationalities but especially positive images of women.
Ruby has recently been named the Director of Women and Children’s Empowerment Issues in Kenya and neighboring countries in Africa. Her work with young ladies in the areas of self-esteem, goals and dreams and bullying, has earned her this prestigious title and has given her the platform to do work that is near and dear to her heart. She is also the proud mother of three adult children.
Episode #43: Hosts Liz, Russ & Authors Kickoff Summer Reading
Hosts Liz Lawless and Russ Johns will share their Summer Reading Plan along with multiple authors. Visiting authors will also share one thing they are planning to do to promote their books this Summer. You won’t want to miss these great strategies. You can see most of our authors books and find out more about pursuing your own author adventure by visiting our new website at: www.TheAuthorAdventure.com.
Authors (Nancy Churnin, Sara Sewell, Dr. Kathleen Walls, Bill Carl and Brian Moreland) are sharing so be sure to tune in Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 5 pm cst.
