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Show Notes 56 Author Interview and Reading for Writers ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Accomplished author and popular ACB Community Book Club leader, Dr. Tabitha Kenlon joined us from Dublin Ireland! Our topic was “Book clubs and Reading for readers and writers!” We tapped her for a brief interview about her book related to women’s studies. And then we focus on insights include...

Show Notes Episode 55 - Open Mic March 2022 ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** OPEN MIC CELEBRATING ALL FORMS OF WRITING!8 Fiction, Essays, Poetry, Short Stories, and More! Enjoy this episode to celebrate the talent of our writers from around the globe! We have a terrific lineup of writers for your discovery and listening pleasure. This program includes aspiring writers and publish...

Episode 54 Show Notes for our Craig Johnson Interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Don your cowboy hat and saddle up your pony, it’s Longmire time!! In March 2022, Writing Works Wonders hosted Craig Johnson, the New York Times best-selling author and creator of the Longmire Netflix original series, as our spectacular guest! You might already know that the Netflix shows are based o...

Show Notes Episode 53- Conversation with Panel of Editors ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** In this episode, the Writing Works Wonders community meets the editors of several newsletters. You will discover answers to these and other questions as you listen to episode 53. What types of articles are they looking for? How do you submit your article? What is the process when I submit m...

Show Notes The Power of Journaling! ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** The power of journaling for aspiring writers and published authors alike! Self-Expression Idea Exploration Skills Development Creativity Cultivation Personal Growth and Healing And More Whether on paper, or computer; call it a journal or writing notes. It's all part of the buzz. Explore the possibilities with us...

Show Notes for the 2022 Mid-Winter Round Robin ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** IT’S BEING CALLED “A Phenomenon!” Writing Works Wonders’ Round Robin Storytelling? Spontaneous Creativity Positive Energy Collaborative Story Develooment Laughter and Celebration You’ve been waiting for it! It’s another Round Robin:-) Join us for the fun, creativity, and community of improvisation and...

Show Notes Rhys Bowen Author Interview ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Are you ready for maximum writing and reading inspiration and encouragement? Listen to discover answers to these quesrions and much more. Where does best-selling author Rhys Bowen obtain ideas for her novels? How does she juggle they many details of her fictional worlds? And what’s involved in Bowen’s histori...

Show Notes Episode 49 Behind Our Eyes Discussion ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Discover the power of support for writers with disabilities through this vibrant non-profit. President Alice Massa, Annie Chiappetta and Joan Myles share information, and answer questions about Behind Our Eyes’ programs and opportunities. What will you find when you listen? Just a sampling: writing...

Show Notes Episode 48- Behind the Curtain- Accessible Podcasting ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Making podcasting accessible for all. Why do people podcast? How do podcasts reach users? Where are they stored? Discover how and why the Pinecast platform’s creator Matt Basta became our go-to resource for podcast hosting! In this episode, we provide an overview of the podcast devel...

Show Notes Episode 47, Writing Goals Workshop for 2022 ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Join in the first Writing Works Wonders Workshop of 2022! Listen in, follow along, and enjoy creating our future success together! In this episode, we walk theough strategies to illuminate our goals and then… Put wings on our dreams in 2022. Join Cheryl, Kathy, and friends for motivational goa...

Show Notes Episode 46, Guest Author C J Box ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Live from Wyoming, author of the Joe Pickett series, #1 New York Times best-selling author and masterful writer, CJ Box is our guest for Episode 46! Join in to hear CJ Box discuss his journey as an author, writing strategies, TV series production, along with upcoming releases. In this terrific episode, B...

Show Notes Episode 45, Website Design for Authors, Part 2 ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Part Two of our special series providing website development guidance in everyday terms! Kathy and Cheryl delve into the final two steps of designing and maintaining author websites. They discuss how to create the basic site framework, keep your message focus, design accessible sites, and m...

Show Notes Episode 44, Website Design for Authors, Part 1 ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Website guidance in everyday terms! Straightforward examples, proven strategies and accessibility are our focus in this timely series. A special production designed by Writing Works Wonders for our listeners and authors! This begins a two part series about what authors, and others, need to...

Show Notes, Episode 43, Fantiction Writing Exercises ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Join us for writing fun! We have exciting ways to build our writing muscles together, and new or experienced writers benefit from the synergy of creativity! Don’t miss the excitement in another episode full of new ideas, laughter and strategies for writers of all levels. We explore leveraging fa...

Show Notes Episode 42- Linda Garshwiler Scribner ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Meet the author of the popular NLS Talking Book/BARD “I Can't See With My Gloves On!” in this episode! While we learn about life with low vision and blindness, we will discover how and why Linda Garshwiler Scribner’s humorous short, moving essays about her journey are a favorite among our community!...

Show Notes Episode 41, Chad Allen - Audio Comics ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** This episode reaches far beyond audio comics- innovation, advocacy, art, transmedia, classic literature, political unrest, creative challenges, magic, and more! Audio described comics? Audio comic books? Chad Allen describes his innovative approach to comic books for people who are visually impaired...

Show Notes, Episode 40, Journalist, Empish J. Thomas ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Are you ready for Episode 40? Advocacy, inspiration and reinventing her writing career. An interview with Empish J. Thomas covers it all and more! Losing sight in her twenties, re-shaping her dream of journalism via work in disability advocacy. It’s our first episode focused on journalism! What...

Show Notes, Episode 39, Round Robin- Turkey Talk & Trot ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** CREATIVITY BUILDING - Writing exercises with friends! We explore the benefits of improvisation for writers as we debrief on the process. This episode includes our newest improvisations, stories, and round robin escapades! All include a Thanksgiving theme 🦃 🦃 This show and activity is su...

Show Notes, Episode 38, Holiday Books- Seamus King ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Why would authors want to write holiday books? What ideas can blossom into holiday books? Why do readers seem interested in these books? How do editors assist authors? The author of “Midwinter Gifts” and editor/publisher of “Mistletoe and Snow” discusses strategies, and benefits of focusing on the...

Show Notes, Episode 37, Celebrating Our Authors ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Need fresh ideas for your reading or shopping lists? We have the event for you! In this special Author Showcase episode, authors from our American Council of the Blind (ACB) Community, Behind Our Eyes, and beyond share their books and where to find them. Hear firsthand from many authors - all in one...

Show Notes Episode 36, Character Round Robin ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Talent, creativity and laughter abound in Episode 36. Join in this event and experience the power of improvisation hidden within author creativity! We include an introduction so that you may participate with us individually, or use this technique with writing groups. Yes, it’s our first ever Character R...

Show Notes, Episode 35, Mur Lafferty & Science Fiction ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Why would an author lock up her Switch gaming station? What is fanfiction? Where do we access free original sci fi podcast magazines? And which publications purchase short stories from authors? Mur Lafferty, our first guest author of Science Fiction and Fantasy, answers these questions, an...

Show Notes, Episode 24, Elephants & Common Ground, Peter Altschul ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Discover how learning to ride elephants helps us build bridges! Peter Altschul, author, blogger and podcaster, reveals how he captures his professional work and life in dynamic nonfiction. An author of three books, who is also blind, Peter discusses his 2021 book, “Riding Elepha...

Show Notes, Episode 33, Audio Prompting - Ann Chiappetta ** Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Public speaking workshop!! Do you speak from notes, but have difficulty seeing them? Join this workshop for reading aloud with audio support. Our guest, Annie Chiappetta, demonstrates and coaches us in “Audio Prompting” technique. She describes in detail how she uses audio prompting — how sh...

Show Notes, Episode 32, Smashwords’ Jim Azevedo Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Readers and writers check out this resource for free ebooks and easy ebook publishing! Smashwords, the world's largest distributor of indie ebooks, is our guest on Writing Works Wonders for this episode. Marketing Director, Jim Azevedo reveals insights into reading and publishing worldwide. Discover how t...