Once and Future Authors

Meet author Leslie Shreve, the Founder & CEO of Productive Day. Leslie is an expert on workload management, efficiency, and productivity. She is the creator of Taskology® The Science of Getting Things Done. Leslie focuses on helping high-achievers get more accomplished in less time with less stress.

Deborah Franklin is a visibility strategist for high achieving women entrepreneurs, a life coach, publisher and an award winning author. She strives to empower the voices of small business owners in the media. Deborah Franklin Publishing brings integrity and accountability to the publishing world, and you will want to meet this dynamic and energetic powerhouse in the publishing world.

Meet Catherine Manett, author of "Run Away Home: Tempered" and "Run Away Home: Shattered," her college professor-turned-editor William McGee, author of "Attention All Passengers" and "Half the Child" as they let us take a peek into their workflow and relationship, along with Catherine's publisher Stephanie Larkin of Red Penguin Books. You'll learn about their trials and triumphs together bringing...

Wayne Turmel is a writer, speaker and entrepreneur living and writing in Las Vegas. He’s the author of 10 non-fiction books, including "The Long-Distance Teammate-Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere," "The Long-Distance Leader-Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership," “Meet Like You Mean It- a Leader's Guide to Painless and Productive Virtual Meetings” and 5 novels, beginning with the...

John Ellison wrote "Some Kind of Wonderful" while in route from Rochester, New York, to a recording studio in Philadelphia. To date, this song has been covered by seventy-three artists, making it one of the most recorded songs in music history. Ellison isn’t just a musician; he’s an entertaining storyteller who weaves his narratives seamlessly, and you will find yourself not just enjoying the musi...

Influenced by her former careers as a psychologist and a business owner, author Maggie Smith pens compelling stories of ordinary women who face extraordinary challenges with grit, brainpower, and strong doses of empathy and humor. She hosts the podcast Hear Us Roar and is managing editor of The Write City Magazine. From the author of the award-winning Truth and Other Lies comes Blind Spot - a grip...

Join host Stephanie Larkin on this captivating episode of the "Once and Future Authors" podcast, as she sits down with author Cynthia Leier to discuss her book, "Flying Where Icarus Fell." Cynthia's novel delves into the life-changing decisions of a woman leaving a troubled marriage, embarking on a journey of self-discovery, love, and loss. Through the lens of her protagonist, Cynthia explores the...

Join host Stephanie Larkin on this episode of the "Once and Future Authors" podcast, as she welcomes guest Lynn Zimmering, author of "My Pandemic Paradox." At 92 years old, Lynn shares her remarkable journey of creativity and self-discovery during the pandemic, leading to the writing of Volume 2 of her memoir. Lynn's life is a tapestry of experiences, from her youth in NYC to her adventures in dan...

Meet author Roberta Samuels and her captivating books French Lessons - One Woman’s Tale of Sex, Wine, and House Renovation in la Belle France , and Vanished - A Valuable African Statue Stolen in Southwest France. Roberta shares her experiences and insights into crafting these engaging stories, transporting readers to the enchanting landscapes of France. Tune in to discover the inspirations behind...

How does one get over the shattering pain of a broken heart. The death of a relationship through any means causes such pain and we will do anything to get over it. The question is, how? Meet Dr. June Owen, a clinical psychologist who has dealt with clients who have suffered terrible heartbreaks, as well as her own personal experiences including having lost her sight slowly throughout the years. Sh...

Embark on a thrilling journey with "Dead Souls Awakening," a post-apocalyptic thriller that unravels the mystery of where the Messiah was during the three days before the Resurrection. Summoned back to earth by humans, the Messiah faces the Last Judgment – not outside the gates of Jerusalem but in a Las Vegas courtroom. Meet author Alexander Suslov, a prolific author with publications spanning bot...

While numerous books delve into the realm of parenting, this unique publication stands out by addressing parents who face the challenges of violent and criminal behavior. Unlike others in its genre, "Youth in Jeopardy" draws on the author's extensive twenty-year experience in violence prevention work in the Bronx and East Harlem, providing a refreshing departure from conventional, dry academic stu...

In her latest release, "Sane Response," author Molly Sargent opens her heart and shares a profound journey of recovery in the face of life-altering disruptions. This intimate collection of poems, drawn from decades of Molly's personal journals, provides a heartfelt exploration of the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies major life challenges. Scheduled for worldwide release on April 2, 2024, "...

Step into the enchanting world of Barbara Josselsohn, a literary virtuoso and the brilliant mind behind the historical fiction masterpiece, "The Lost Gift to the Italian Island" - second in her 3 book series. Barbara shares her journey from a seasoned newspaper reporter to a best-selling novelist and brings her characters to life with a rich tapestry of emotion and historical intrigue. Get ready f...

Author Mary Connaughty-Sullivan received a lot of advice on what to do and how to do it after she lost her 20-year old son, Aaron, to a fatal car accident on Memorial Day in 2010. See a counselor, sign up for a grief group, go here, go there, do this, do that. But I was completely lost and the only thing she knew for sure was that she didn’t want to follow any of those suggestions. So she picked u...

I am beyond excited to introduce you to the incredible author Carren Strock, the author of "Married Women Who Love Women." With her groundbreaking and poignant book, Strock delves deep into the reality of married women who have discovered their true sexual orientation and found love in other women. Her dedication to portraying the experiences of such women with such empathy and understanding is tr...

Debbie De Louise, the immensely talented and imaginative writer, has released to the literary world with her latest book, "The Case of the Llama Raising Librarian" - book 3 in her Buttercup Bend Mystery Series. Through her impeccable storytelling skills, she deftly weaves together a tale filled with mystery and intrigue that keeps readers eagerly turning pages until the very end. It is clear that...

Darlene is publicly recognized as an award-winning personal and professional development coach. She is the Founder of The Higher Level Method, LLC which is the preeminent personal & professional development coaching Firm. The firm’s success formula: Higher Level Thinking + Higher Level Performance = Higher Level Results. Period! ™ She is a former NJCAA Head Volleyball Coach, NYC Juvenile Asses...

Meet Gerald Everett Jones, a member of the Dramatists Guild and Women’s National Book Association, as well as a board member of the Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC) from Santa Monica. He is the host of GetPublished! Radio. His newest book - "Mick & Moira & Brad: A Romantic Comedy" - is a contentious but lighthearted story of Mick & Moira & Brad as the trio engages...

Learn more about this beautiful collection of poems, designed from a journey of anxiety, fear, grief, and seeking validation. nicolette elsie (she/hers) is a modern poet, creator and hr professional. in everything she does she brings soft creative expression, compassion, and thoughtfulness for the subtle beauties in life. through her purposeful work of sharing ways to express, free and heal hersel...

Zibby Owens is an author, award-winning podcaster, entrepreneur, and CEO. Owens founded Zibby Media, a privately-held media company, in 2018, with her award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books . The company has since grown to include the publishing house Zibby Books , the magazine Zibby Mag , the podcast network Zibby Audio , the education platform Zibby Classes , and community even...

Chris Jones is the author of "Headcase" - a thriller novel merging the world of psychology and sports. In "Headcase" Dr. Andrew Beck is the go-to sports psychologist for troubled pro athletes. There isn’t a head he can’t fix—except his own . When his inner demons get the best of him, he misuses his insider access to athletes in a wager which leads him down a path of blackmail , murder , and life-o...

Meet author Dennis Galloway, author of Amazon #1 Best-Selling Fantasy and Adventure Fiction Novel, The Pen: Sultan's Wisdom, actor and student of the world. Dennis has been writing intriguing and exciting stories since the age of 8 years old. Growing up with an active, vivid imagination, and having lived and traveled around the world, experiencing many cultures, he has honed his experiences to cre...

D. C. Gomez is an award winner, USA Today Best-selling Author, public speaker, mentor and podcaster. She writes in multiple genres from Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Lit, YA, Children’s Books, and even Devotionals. She has a quirky and at times dark sense of humor that can be seen across her different books. When she is not creating new stories, D. C. is working on her podcast, Inside the Minds of A...

Amy writes novels, plays, poems and hybrid forms of fiction that explore the intersection of politics and culture. Some of her work is realistic, some is experimental. Some of it is dystopian, some is what Amy calls reality-fantasy. Amy's titles include The Potrero Complex , The Nighthawkers , Dreams of Song Times , and Fran: The Second Time Around .