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It's lovely to see any type of garment designed to reflect a seasonal theme, but for medical staff even more so. Most patients would prefer to see staff dressed in cheerful colors, rather than drab, austere ones.

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A Conversation With Author, Dr. Joe Sivak, M.D.

1.What led you to write your book and was there a pivotal event you can share with our readers?


It was a story that was within my psyche and my soul that was just dying to burst out onto paper. We all have a story inside of us. In the end we all have our own personal hell, our own struggles, that are no more or less exceptional than anybody else's. But I wanted my future generations to understand where they came from. Most off all, Alzheimer's disease is such a lousy process, it affects 5 million, and one of the worst parts about it, is the isolation is causes in families. I thought the book might actually help somebody and cut down on that isolation. It's hard for me to really imagine any huge endeavor without maybe benefiting someone, and that pushed me to finally get it done.



2.How do you approach the creative process ?


It seems to approach me, more than I approach it. When it does and I don't know what the predisposing factors are exactly, but it is a beautiful thing. When I have to find it, it is labor intensive, requires a ton of focus, and too many other things like responsibility and a certain exhaustion from expending energy and spirit in most other areas of life, compete strongly and usually beat the hell of the creative process I am trying to find.

3.Are there any influentials in your life that have encouraged you to stay the course as an author?


No one is really discouraging, but the whole process of staying with it comes from within. Writing is deeply a intimate and an introspective process, no matter what genre, as far as not giving up, I think my parents taught me that. As the saying goes, "to thy own self be true"

4. Can you clarify the basic premise of your book?


It is a memoir that traces the process of Alzheimer's disease thought the eyes of a teenager and years later those same eyes as an adult and physician. It also covers some of the struggles it take to become a doctor that most people think they understand but don't, and a general commentary on health care, society, our aging population and a bunch of other sociological issues.

5.What do you hope to teach your readers?


Start treating the elderly with honor and respect they deserve. Start talking about Alzheimer's for real, even if it does not affect your family, you can't catch it by understanding it, and for those affected, you are not alone.



6. Apart from writing, what other endeavors, or hobbies are you involved in?

I like to travel, anywhere, exploring any new places, cultures, learning and absorbing. I like staring up at mountains, then of course wine tasting, tango, watching football, working out, reading.




7. What would you say to someone thinking about becoming a writer?


Write because you love to write, because you need to write. Your writing be it fiction or memoir or whatever is a deeply personal and intimate look into your heart and psyche. Don't expect anybody else to see it that way. Selling books and giving a part of yourself and your toil and effort and creativity etc are two disconnected things. Don't give up if you truly need to have a published work, there are many ways to do that now more than ever. Most importantly, keep perfecting your craft of writing.




8. Do you have any plans for the future- work related and/or personal?


I am working on a novel about psychiatric residency.

9. Describe a typical day in your writing life.


Most days wishing I had the creative energy to put it together and longing to write, when I get it or it comes to me, sitting down, reviewing what I have, sometimes being inspired sometimes annoyed, and then moving on, thinking about my characters, looking for symmetry, and letting the story flow from my psyche through my hands to the keyboard and onto the screen. sometimes I like it, sometimes, it was more well meaning when it was still in my head.

10.Tell us something about yourself outside of the job of writing- your interests, an experience you want to share, something you are proud of / or have overcome


Well I pour out a lot of that in the memoir......

but I guess sometimes I feel really fulfilled, when I am out in nature for like more than a couple days, have not shaved, have no real contact with industrialized and digitalized civilization, connect with the campfire and the stars, then I feel really connected to the earth, and to humankind back through all the ages, sort of you conscious mind merging more easily with the collective unconscious, and that is a pretty fulfilling thing.




Book Info:

The true life account of a young man living with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in a parent. The disease was diagnosed in his mother when the author was seventeen years old in 1979, long before Alzheimer's disease was a household term.

The book candidly traces with graphic detailed description and dialogue the course of the fatal illness.
The emotional issues of such pivotal events as the loss of autonomy of driving a car and entry into a nursing home are experienced through the eyes of a young son. From a concurrent viewpoint Alzheimer's is explained with the wisdom of a 21st century physician who has personally experienced the emotional anguish, and thus the fact-based journey is a truly unique dual-perspective Alzheimer's memoir. The story juxtaposes the active uphill battle to become a doctor set against the backdrop of
the passive helpless struggle of losing a parent to the disease.

The narrative provides explicit commentary on the modern plight of the physician and the global connection family members of an Alzheimer's victim painstakingly share. The unusual, seldom before elicited insights of the dual-perspective vigorously address universal issues such as coping, hope, futility, humiliation and societal bias toward the disease throughout the text.

About Joe Sivak:

Joseph J. Sivak MD is a board certified adult psychiatrist with twenty years of experience in direct patient care. He has taught and lectured in the United States and internationally in the areas of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mood disorders, and chronic suicidal ideation. He completed medical school at Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, and Residency Training at the University of Rochester. Dr. Sivak has served on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Alzheimer's Association and the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross and hosted a weekly mental health Radio Program for eight years on KUWS- Wisconsin Public Radio. Currently Dr. Sivak serves on the legislative committee of
the Minnesota Medical Association, is a assistant professor at the University of
Minnesota-Duluth College of Pharmacy and is in full time private psychiatric in Duluth.

Practical ideas for putting dreams into action

Book Review

I enjoyed the book's structure which is comprised of fascinating epigrams, refelctions, as well as insightful, and practical exercises whereby the reader can put ideas into practice. This format, it seems to me allows the reader to convert any abstracts presented, into real life experience. As a result of the concrete nature of the exercises, the reader can wrap his or her head around the concept of "dreaming bigger," more easily around their mental planes.

Wise teaches the reader to vigorously pursue their full potential in a most down to earth way. The author presents case studies which further illustrate how dreaming big is within the reach of every person.

This book is ideal for persons who want more creativity and inspiration to come into their lives, and are willing to invest time to work through the detailed exercises.

Wise has also provided an array of free resources that the reader can access via internet download, hence giving the book added value.

To learn more about Julie Wise, visit: http://www.juliewiseconsulting.com or click on the blog title above to be taken to her webpage.

Julie Wise: An Interview:

1.What led you to write your book(s) and was there a pivotal event you can share?

Last December, I was in the midst of writing a book about a three-month journey I'd taken in Ireland in 2008. Suddenly the idea for Dream BIGGER came to me and wouldn't let go. It insisted on taking center stage, showed me the title, structure and contest, and all I had to do was commit to writing every day. Three months later, the draft was done.

2.How do you approach the creative process when you decide to write?
I like to ease myself into writing each day. I rarely start before 10 a.m., and then I focus on writing for 2 to 4 hours. I keep a special file on my laptop that serves as a journal for each book I work on. The first step is to write an entry in the journal. It might be about how I'm feeling about a particular stage in the writing, or ideas for the next section, or even admitting that I'm drawing a blank. The process of writing down some thoughts there seems to open the door to a productive writing session on the book. When I finish writing for the day, I go back to the journal and add some comments about how it went. That provides closure, and then I generally take a walk or go and do something physical to get myself back into the world around me.

3.Are there any influentials in your life that have encouraged you to stay the course as an author?
My father was my earliest influence. He encouraged my love of reading (it helped that he owned a bookstore!), and he was always writing - humorous poetry, short anecdotes, a newspaper column. Even though I have written throughout my life, I saw it more as a creative outlet. I wrote poetry, short stories, had a newspaper column and was a newspaper editor for a number of years. I even wrote two books that I set on a shelf. It was only when I came back from Ireland that I decided to take my writing seriously and actively pursue it. Being a published author was a dream I'd had since childhood. And dreams are like that - they never let go of us even when we try to ignore them!

4. Can you explain the premise of your book?

I believe that we all have dreams, things we’d like to do, be or have in our lives. As we become adults, we often set these dreams aside because they don’t seem “practical” or “realistic” and we focus on getting jobs to pay the bills. Sometimes we reach for our dream and things don’t work out, so we give up. There’s a price to pay for not living our dreams – we become unhappy and frustrated and wonder what happened to the person we used to be. I wrote this book because I know there’s a better way! By acknowledging our dreams and taking steps each day toward achieving them, we connect with who we really are, life becomes more enjoyable and we’re a lot more fun to be around!


5.What have been some of your high and low points in being a writer, and in the process of promoting your book?
High points: the writing itself (always my favorite part); choosing the cover; the moment of holding the printed book in my hands for the first time; the book launch; and all the wonderful feedback from readers and reviewers, complete strangers whose lives have been changed by reading the book; finding it on Amazon for the first time, and getting my first review.
Low points: the l-o-n-g process of getting the book from draft to print (although in my case it did go quite quickly - it just seemed like forever to me!); the challenge of getting into bookstores (getting it online is the easy part); not knowing which of the myriad steps will lead to the breakthrough in marketing and sales.

6. Apart from writing, what other endeavors, or hobbies are you involved in?
I'm betwixt and between right now. I've always been a dancer (flamenco for the last six years), and now I'm looking for something new. I'm doing more cycling, sailing and cross country skiing this year, and considering trying my hand at pottery. I'm always reinventing myself, and I think that's what keeps life exciting.

7. What would you say to someone thinking about becoming a writer?

Write about what excites you, whether it’s in a blog, a journal, emails or newsletter. Read and notice how your favorite authors write. By writing you’ll develop your style, and by reading you’ll learn more about what captures a reader’s attention. Creative writing courses can be helpful. I also belonged to an editing circle for a few years. We’d meet once a month, share ten pages of whatever we were working on at the time, and give each other constructive feedback on our material. Being with other writers occasionally can help keep you motivated, since writing is a solitary profession.

Above all, live life fully. Then you’ll have far richer experiences to share with your readers.


8. Do you have any plans for the future- work related and/or personal?
I'm continuing to promote my coaching business (working with people to create the life of their dreams), and getting back into writing the book on my journey through Ireland. Promoting Dream BIGGER continues to take up the majority of my time at the moment, along with the related contest - the Dream BIGGER Reinvention Challenge. I set that up to encourage people to voice their dreams, either through a video or written story, and I'm offering great prizes that will help the winner make his/her dream a reality. People can find out more at http://www.dreambiggercontest.com The contest only runs til November 29, so time is of the essence!

10.Tell us something about yourself outside of the job of writing- your interests, an experience you want to
share, something you are proud of / or have overcome
I'm particularly proud of my two children because they are both living the life of their dreams. After they graduated from university, they set off to see the world, and are continuing to do so. My son has been teaching English to young children in Hong Kong for four years, after cycling across Canada by himself, travelling by freighter from Vancouver to Korea, and flying from Seoul to Hong Kong, and finding a job within a week of arriving. My daughter is currently in Australia, after taking a summer job on a Greek Island leading horseback tours, travelling through eastern Europe, living and working in the UK, and travelling around New Zealand and Tasmania. Both of them keep their lives simple, work to save enough money to do more travelling, and love every minute of every day. How many of us can say that about our lives?

Betty Collier, author interview, Living Inside The Testimony

1. What led you to write your book(s) and was there a pivotal event you can
share?
I wrote the book after being divinely inspired by the Lord to share my testimony with
others. The book is obviously based on my faith, and I wrote it well aware that not everyone would share my faith, but I am sharing my faith with anyone who chooses to believe. I never wanted to be an author, and if you had asked me prior to January 2009 if I would ever write a book, my answer would have immediately been "absolutely not," and that would have been the end of the discussion. I've never had a desire to write a book, so you're likely wondering why I wrote it and why I am trying to share it with others now. Perhaps my honesty will make you wonder if the book is even worth purchasing. However, this one thing I do know...I am an author. I became one overnight, and in fact, I know the exact night it happened. It was after midnight when January 9, 2009 turned into January 10th, the night I dreamed about this book. I am confident that if you allow me to share my journey with you, you will understand perfectly, but only if you have the faith to believe.

2. How do you approach the creative process?
I simply started in front of a blank computer screen and began typing. Because my book is a journey through time from when I was in middle school up until the time my husband and our 2 children moved into our dream home, I simply wrote from my heart based on things that have occurred in my past. I believe my urgency and obsession with writing the book allowed me to complete it very quickly. It only took one month to write, but that is because I was totally and utterly consumed and obsessed with getting all of my thoughts and ideas down on paper. I had suddenly realized that I did have a story to tell, so I stayed up until 2:00 AM for a month sitting at the computer screen to tell my story.

3. Are there any influentials in your life that have encouraged you to stay the course as an author?
Since my faith is what made me become an author overnight, it is that same faith
that encourages me to share my journey with others.

4. Can you explain the basic premise of your book?
My story comes from an everyday person who realized how God’s amazing love and
abundant blessings have always surrounded my life. Because of that realization, I am
sharing my life inside the testimony while helping others realize they too live inside
testimonies meant to encourage and inspire others.

It's like watching a Lifetime Movie...You'll go to bed and dream about the real-life characters
in the book...It's a beautiful, heartfelt love story...It's funny, amusing, and entertaining...
It's very emotional and inspirational...You'll laugh on one page and cry on the next...

5. What do you hope to teach your readers?
My purpose is simply to encourage and inspire readers to discover that we all live inside testimonies meant to be shared with others, but I have been just as encouraged and inspired by readers comments. It confirms my original belief that the Lord wanted me to share my journey of faith. As one reader told me, "It's like being on a roller coaster. I didn't know what to expect next. I was laughing on one page and crying on the next...This book is a masterpiece! Thank you so much for sharing. I have been truly blessed."

6. Apart from writing, what other endeavors, or hobbies are you involved in?
On the back of the book, I wrote that I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, nurse, author, and child of the King. That summarizes my life and everything else that I am involved in. Of course my family is my number one priority on this
earth. I have been married to the absolute love of my life for 24 years, and we have 2 boys, ages 16 and 11. That in itself is a full-time job, just keeping up with the 3 of them. I am also a full-time RN; I work as a nurse case manager during the day, and share the journey inside my testimony as an author whenever I can - morning, noon, and night.

7. What would you say to someone thinking about becoming a writer?
All of us have something to share with others, and if we would simply take the time to begin the writing process and stay committed to it, we could all write something to share.

8. Do you have any plans for the future- work related and/or personal?
My plans are simply to share my journey with others, and I will go wherever this book takes me in order to do that. This is only the beginning. Although I had no prior plans to write a book, after literally becoming an author overnight, I know that this is something that I will never give up now. I am passionate about my story, and it’s my desire to reach as many people as I can to inspire and encourage them. There is more to come, but I will have to wait on divine inspiration to figure out what that is.

9. Describe a typical day in your writing life.
Because I have so many other “job titles,” writing became a way of life after-hours. If I had waited until I actually had time to write, it never would have happened. So I made time each and every day, and squeezed in time whenever I could, ensuring that I wrote something each day. I believe I am probably one of the most sleep-deprived people you will ever meet, but when you are consumed and obsessed to write and share your story, you cannot sleep anyway.

10. Tell us something about yourself outside of the job of writing- your interests, an experience you want to share, something you are proud of / or have overcome.
My greatest accomplishment is that I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and I am committed to doing the work that he has called me to do. My greatest joy and satisfaction comes from the life I share with my husband and our two children. And if you read my book, you will discover there are a tremendous number of things that I can share with you, things that I believe will help inspire and encourage you. A luxury to me is to find time on a Saturday afternoon to watch a Lifetime movie. I believe if you use one of your Saturday afternoons to read this book, you will feel like you have watched a Lifetime movie.



Living Inside The Testimony is a collection of anecdotes compiled by author Betty Collier. In reading these stories, you will share in her journey and experience the inspiration, faith, hope, humor, romance, and love she experienced. The stories in Living Inside The Testimony revolve around Betty’s experiences with her family, friends, and other individuals who have contributed, often unknowingly, to the path God has chosen for her. You will hear the story of how Betty fell in love at age fourteen (with her future husband), about her husband’s near-death experience with emergency brain surgery a week before high school graduation, their experiences in New York a week prior to 9/11, and the frustrating ordeal she and her husband overcame when trying to build their dream home.

Betty attributes her success and her great love to God, and she shares with readers how God has orchestrated her life’s path every step of the way. Betty’s prayer is that you will see and feel Proverbs 3:5-6 come alive and speak to your heart as you take a walk with her, inside her testimony. She hopes you enjoy the journey and discover that we all live inside testimonies meant to be shared with others.




BIO

Betty Collier is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, nurse, author, and child of the King. Married to William Collier since 1986, they live in Bartlett, Tennessee, with their sons, Jordan William and Brandon William.

Book Giveawy: Be the first to leave a comment on Betty's fanpage and win a free copy of her book: www.facebook.com/livinginsidethetestimony


website links

http://livinginsidethetestimony.com

http://www.facebook.com/livinginsidethetestimony

http://twitter.com/BettyCollier

book trailer- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9R57Q3H954&feature=channel




Where is the book sold? (not sure if you need all these sites or not) Of course the main 2 are Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com



barnesandnoble.com
amazon.com
booksamillion.com
cokesbury.com
lifewaystores.com
crossbooks.com
parable.com
christianbookstore.net
promiseangels.com
infibeam.com

Dreamshield :An Interview with Alysa Braceau

1.What led you to write your book(s) and was there a pivotal event you can share?

Meeting a “man of Knowledge’ who taught me the art of mastering conscious dreaming and suggested sharing this knowledge.

2.How do you approach the creative process when you decide to write?


My book is non-fiction and I didn’t work with an outline or anything before I started, so the writing-process went quite organically. During the years that Running Deer, my dreaming teacher, taught me the art of mastering conscious dreaming, I carefully recorded my personal experiences which has finally led to this book.

3.Are there any influentials in your life that have encouraged you to stay the course as an author?


The Art of Dreaming is one of the teachings of Totality I write about. My dreaming teacher, Vidar explained there are four practices that guide the apprentice into the totality: the art of dreaming, stalking, hunting and the art of the warrior. He said: “Gradually you will learn to master all of them, but because you are a dreamer the art of dreaming is the most important one for you. On the way to the totality you will learn to master your dreaming, which means that ordinary dreams will come to a halt and will be replaced by the dreaming of the spirit. Ordinary dreams come to a stop, disappear because they are primitive, and take up too much energy. As you master your dreaming, you will have medicine dreams and visions that guide you into the totality.” More about that you will read in my first book.

To answer your question: my learning process continues and my second book will be about the art of stalking, as I explained, one of the next teachings of Totality.


4. Can you explain the premise of your book?


The premise is usually an open question in the form of ‘what would happen if… ?’

The premise of my book is about finding the totality of the Self. Here the question is ‘what would happen if you find the Totality of The Self.’ What else in life is there except for this material reality because there is also a dreaming reality. In my book I explain more about these separate realities and finding the Totality of the Self.


5.What have been some of your high and low points in being a writer, and in the process of promoting your book?


I explained before that the writing process was organic(non fiction) and because of that I guess I didn’t t know low or high levels. I loved writing this book. But it wasn’t always easy to transform my experience into words. However, I managed:)

About promoting the book: every independent writer knows that it is a lot of work, and you have to make the right decisions to promote your book and sometimes that’s difficult. But I trust that there are people interested in the topic of conscious dreaming, shamanism and the sorcerer’s world and that my book finds the way to the right audience.

6. Apart from writing, what other endeavors, or hobbies are you involved in?


I’m doing different things at the moment: I am a (freelance) journalist and publisher and besides that I have a healing practice and I give workshops about the Art of Dreaming. And of course I write, but not full time, so you can call that variety:)

I write throughout the week because I love it and make time for it in the evenings and also a few hours in the weekends.


7. What would you say to someone thinking about becoming a writer?


Go for it!

8. Do you have any plans for the future- work related and/or personal?


I am exploring other worlds and I want to share that with ‘the world’ and because there is a lot more to explore in my perception, and my plan is to continue that process! But it is not only about knowledge, it’s also about wisdom. I can be very impulsive but that’s not always very wise, so my plan is to take it easy from time to time.

9. Describe a typical day in your writing life.


When I once start a ‘writing project’ I really want to continue, but I need to build in some stops. So I start the day (after breakfast) taking a walk in the dunes where the fresh air and the beautiful nature gives me new inspiration. When I come home I make a pot of coffee for myself and writing starts at about 10 o’clock. I take a short lunch after about three hours and continue to let’s say five o’ clock. I prefer non-stop writing but that’s impossible, however, after diner and after bringing my daughter to bed, I usually start writing a few more hours. I just love it!


10.Tell us something about yourself outside of the job of writing- your interests, an experience you want to share, something you are proud of / or have overcome.


My book is also a memoir and that is why I would love to share an excerpt with you and your visitors about something I’m very proud of during my apprenticeship, especially because I survived this ordeal:). I cite this one from my book after I took magic mushrooms in a special ceremony which is presented to those who are following the teachings of Totality. One of the features of this ceremony is experiencing an intellectual death and letting go your fears to be able to travel into the unknown and to reach the totality of the Self and finally discover you are the creator of your own reality:


‘My life has been scattered in hundred thousand pieces. My life, I have complained and nagged about it so many times, but I would die to return to it. From a distance I see myself lying motionless on my right side and finally realize I am dead. I have always been curious about how it would be and now I have come this far. Now I know your spirit just continues living. From a distance I watch my past life. I had a wonderful life, but I just did not see it and what was I worrying about? The worst thing is the fact that my daughter has a future without a mother. I feel guilty. What a way to say goodbye.

I have lost my physical body, but some way or other I have the sense that my torso has been turned and my legs are somewhere behind my head and I wonder how to get it back in shape. Slowly it dawns on me that I have left the world and ended up in the second reality.

My life passes by like a circus, only now I count my blessings.

Now there is nothing left but me and the extremely dull everlasting present. Only now I understand the meaning of the often heard expression ‘it doesn’t matter who you are or what

you do as long as you are happy and you mean something to others.’ No matter how small. It seemed a sort of platitude and a cliché, but it is true. I look back on a life in which I was very busy, fretted about the tiniest details and lashed out at everything.’



Synopsis

This autobiographical adventure is about a journalist who meets the enigmatic sorcerer, Running Deer, and her initiation into the sorcerer's world and mastering conscious dreaming. This book, that follows in the traditions of Carlos Castaneda and others, takes the reader through the magic realms of the unknown and gives a new approach to the traditional training of women sorcerers. It takes place not in some fantasy world, but in a contemporary society, and addresses the things we face on a daily basis in our everyday lives.


Bio: Alysa Braceau, Dreamshield

I live in the Netherlands (Europe) and I’m a mother of a 6-year old daughter. I've studied social work and the last ten years I have worked as a (freelance) journalist and publisher. Besides that I have a healing practice and I give workshops about the Art of Dreaming.


The Sorcerer’s Dream is my first book. The theme of the passed years have been the sorcerers tradition and mastering conscious dreaming. I have carefully recorded my personal experiences which has finally led to this first book.


And here’s a short pitch on where to buy my book, my web site, blog, etc.

The Sorcerer’s dream, an initiation into the sorcerer’s world and mastering conscious dreaming. Buy it at:

http://www.booklocker.com/books/4654.html


The book can be ordered on Amazon – http://www.amazon.com/Sorcerers-Dream-Dreamshield-Alysa-Braceau/dp/1609101561 and everywhere they sell books

Please visit my website: http://www.dreamshield.nl

Blog: http://dreamshield.wordpress.com

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I'm a book lover, and one of my favorite publishers, is Hay House. Become.com offers many Hay House titles at a generous discount through great coupons. Another marvelous feature are the monthly giveaways. I think a shopping spree is definitely in the cards today.

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Pitch newsrooms the pros and cons of long-distance
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In light of the upcoming film, EAT, PRAY,LOVE many Americans will be inspired to pursue a spiritual journey. Jackie O'Neal, author of WOMAN PRIEST can teach your audience how to deepen their spiritual journeys along the way.

O'Neal has been featured on numerous media outlets including The J.P. Godsey Show, The Press of Atlantic City, The Huffington Post, USA Today.com, and NPR.

O'Neal says: "What is most important is that each of us are on our own individual spiritual journey, have the freedom to explore and even question the tenets of our faith without being labeled a heretic by others. Not to take this road of exploration will impede our spiritual growth, and the guilt imposed on us by others will do little to bring us to enlightenment."

"Although I've written a book that encompasses spirituality, I was not always a spiritual person. I wrote my book Woman Priest in order to share aspects of my journey as a minister in the church, and commentary on world affairs, I believe the faith communities and individuals should be aware of, in terms of helping alleviate some of the suffering in our world."

"Traumatic events can cause event the most religious person to question faith, doctrine, and dogma. After my grown son's unexpected passing, I felt drawn to re-define spirituality for my life as part of the grief process. Most of the dogma and doctrine most of us have been taught via our religious institutions, are nothing more than man- made ideas."

O'Neal can talk about:

*Spirituality: What is the difference between being spiritual and being pious in the religious sense?
*Stages of Spirituality: Non-Church Go-ers Can Be Spiritual And More Evolved Than The Average Church Go-er
* Why You Don't Have To Be A Christian To Be "Saved"

Website: http://onealmediagroup.presskit247.com/Woman_Priest
Book page: http://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Audrey-ONeal-S.T.M./e/B003LFJYBM/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Bio:

Jackie O'Neal made history as the first woman at an Episcopal parish to be nominated for the priesthood and can inspire women to follow their passions and career goals especially in male dominated cultures.

Jackie O'Neal has been regular contributor to award-winning The Press of Atlantic City, The New York Amsterdam News , The Huffington Post, USA Today.com among others. She holds an M.F.A. in Poetry and Fiction from the renowned, Sarah Lawrence College. In addition, she holds a Masters Degree in Sacred Theology from Agape Seminary. O'Neal taught Developmental Writing as a Senior adjunct professor at Atlantic Cape Community College where she was nominated for an Excellence in Teaching Award 2007.

Originally from New York, O'Neal taught at York College of the City University of New York. Currently, she is an ordained priest and the only woman in 126 years to be nominated for the priesthood at her parish, The Church of the Ascension in Atlantic City, N.J. Her work includes being part of a chaplain's team at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center,and collaborating with international ministries in the developing nations. She has been married for over a decade to Mason O'Neal, a retired NYC investigator.

My essay about why I write will be part of the world's first representative survey of what makes writers tick. As in: really tick.

I joined my narrative voice to a thousand authors answered who responded to four simple questions:

*Why did you write?
*How did it change your life?
*How did it change the life of others?
*What about people who can't read?

I'm thrilled to share this news and let you know what an impact it will make on literacy-with each copy sold of Why We Wrote a donation will be made to the Get Caught Reading campaign of the Association of American Publishers, of which PublishAmerica is a long-standing member.

"In four volumes of this book, writers who over the years joined almost fifty thousand other PublishAmerica writers to become a published author, open a thousand windows into their minds and hearts.

Together they issue a uniquely inspiring message of dreams, drive, and determination.

Over the span of only one decade, PublishAmerica's authors have touched a million lives, and then some. They are the ABC's most effective advocates. What they're saying is that America's readers and writers can, and do, change a world."


-Willem Meiners, co-founder of PublishAmerica



Pre-order your copy: http://www.publishamerica.net/product95074.html

What You Must Know About Marketing Self-Published Books

I can provide self-published authors tools and techniques to sell more books.

I've advised self-published authors about how to sell their books in bulk to corporations, book clubs, and book stores, libraries, the value of hiring a publicist and more.


Schedule a 60 minute consultation: http://onealmediagroup.presskit247.com/Appointments


Jackie O'Neal


onealmedia@live.com

The plight of Afghan women

Afghan President Hamid Karzai's recent visit to the United States was in the news, but stories about the reality of life for Afghan women have been missing. Through my support of MADRE (www.madre.org), I recently heard the story of Wahida, an Afghan woman who was only 13 when her family sold her into marriage to a man more than three times her age.

For nearly 20 years, she suffered terrible physical abuse. Then, when her husband accused her of infidelity, she was thrown in prison by a court system that sees women as less than full human beings.

She was granted a pardon only after four years. After her release from prison, she found relief in a women's shelter supported in part by MADRE's Afghan Women's Survival Fund.

This is the type of story we must remember - of courageous Afghan women demanding their rights. As Afghan people work to build their future, it will depend on the bravery of women like Wahida and the support we in the United States can extend to them.

Source: The Press of Atlantic City, July 18, 2010

BEHAVIOR: Creating Productive Summer Experiences For An ADHD Child

BEHAVIOR: Creating Productive Summer Experiences For An ADHD Child

Karen K. Lowry,RN and author of The Seventh Inning Sit: A Journey of ADHD, based in Medford, NJ can discuss ways parents can ensure a productive summer for children with ADHD, in light of the end of the academic year. “First, it’s important to incorporate consistent bed times into the structure of the day. Some children have co-existing disorders of anxiety which does impact going to sleep and staying asleep. The cycle of not enough sleep, and oppositional behavior appear to correlate. The academic component must be reinforced for every child in the summer ,due to the potential for regression. Only 30% of children with ADHD have no co-existing disorders. So in order to encourage the reading and math that is assigned by many schools to do over the summer, again structure comes into play. Choices are important for children when you are reinforcing academic activities that they would rather ignore.” News Contact: Jackie O’Neal ,onealmedia@live.com , +609 334 8621

My publisher asked me a series of questions related to how my book Woman Priest: A Collection of Spiritual Reflections And Commentary On Today's Issues changed my life.
The content is intended for a forthcoming anthology,subtitled: Why We Write: How Books Changed The Lives Of Published Authors And Their Readers.

1. What made you write your book?

I wrote my book Woman Priest to share my spiritual journey as a candidate for the Episcopal priesthood. The story, I felt needed to be told as it was unique, in the sense that I was the first woman in 126 years at a historic Episcopal parish to be nominated for the priesthood. By the time, I arrived on the scene, women had been ordained for over thirty years. I wanted my readers to know that women have the physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina to do ministry, and as a woman, there were several obstacles placed in my path, I was able to overcome. The process of ordination is complex and hierarchical- some might say even archaic. I was a witness to some of the indignities and triumphs- who best to tell such a story?

2. How did your book change your life?

I felt a tremendous sense of accomplishment after publishing my book, and being recognized as a spiritual leader. I felt more energized than ever before through the process of marketing my book. It changed my life in the sense that I'm busier than ever. The message I'm eager to share with the public about spirituality has catapulted me into an engaging, inspiring literary world. Had I not written and published my book, I'd have less credibility in my field of endeavor. I think the most rewarding part of writing my book was being able to reveal to the reader, the many magnificent people I met at my parish and abroad. Coming in contact with talented, charitable individuals the way I did, in my day to day parish work, taught me the value of community, and that every person has gifts to share with others.


3. How did it change the lives of others?

People of all faiths have told me they loved my book and were inspired by how true to my beliefs I am. They have been touched by how much my book celebrates faith and humanity, and helps them realize a woman can be an effective leader, even in a male dominated culture.


4. What would you say to someone who can't read?

I would encourage them to find a literacy program and work on overcoming illiteracy. There are wonderful volunteers willing to teach reading skills at every library in every community. Take advantage of it because reading is one of life's greatest pleasures that expands the mind and soul. Knowledge is power.



To learn more, visit: http://www.amazon.com/Jackie-Audrey-ONeal-S.T.M./e/B003LFJYBM/ref=n...

Environment: The Value of Renewable Energy

Environment: The Value of Renewable Energy


Diane Tegarden, environmental journalist and author based in Los Angeles, CA can discuss the benefits of using renewable energy in preventing future environmental dilemmas like the the Gulf of Mexico offshore drilling explosion.



"When we use fuel sources like coal, oil or gasoline, we are using outdated, inefficient, dangerous technology that can be replaced by biofuels, ocean energy conversion, wave energy conversion and wind power. It takes the same amount of money to invest in the newer, cleaner ways to generate fuel and electrical energy as we are spending on traditionally generated power." News Contact: Jackie O'Neal, jackieoneal@helloworld.com
Phone: +1-609-334-8621 Web site: http://www.firewalkerpublications.com/

Disability Issues Explored

Recently, Vicki Niswander of WEFT 90.1 FM in Champaign, IL interviewed author, Chris Tatevosian about his self-help memoir Life Interrupted- It's Not All About Me. He discussed ways to combat the frustrations that accompany living with a chronic illness. At the same time, he offers encouragement to caregivers living with a loved one with a disabling illness. He helps the audience come to terms with the notion of clear communication as the best tool to foster understanding.


Tatevosian draws upon his personal experience with remarkable candor and the interview is worth listening to.


Host, Vicki Niswander is the parent of an adult daughter with a disability. In addition, she's active in a myriad of advocacy orgnaizations in her local area.


Listen to the interview here: http://www.lifeinterrupted-nolonger.com/radiointerviews.htm

Best-Selling Author Reveals Truth About the Dangers of Cyber Strangers

SYDNEY, March 11 /O'Neal Media Group/ -- It takes literary skill to bring out the humanity of an evil protagonist. "This is always a challenge. Take Hannibal Lecter. If Hopkins had not given him a fierce intelligence and a grizzly pitch black sense of humor, no one would have liked him," says Shane Briant, author of thriller, Worst Nightmares (Vanguard Press). ISBN 978-1-59315-514-8

"He was, after all, almost an insane beast at times. Yet somehow the writing made the audience want him to escape. So, for me, I imbue my darkest characters with a sense of humor maybe, or give them one facet of their soul, albeit a very small one, where they love or care for someone or something living, be it a human, animal or an orchid," Briant adds.

What is it precisely about the dark side of human nature that makes perfect raw material for compelling stories?

Briant says, "People like to know they are safe, that those they love are safe. That they will never die. But they love to be thrilled by watching others tread the tightrope of life. It's fun to see James Bond fight it out because they can live out their personal fantasies. They love seeing Hannibal Lecter eat body parts of living people because it makes the hairs stand up on the backs of their necks. After all, they are safe. And they know it's a story. But I'd go further. People are drawn to terrible disasters and accidents where REAL people are dying because it's not them! It's someone else. It thrills some deep dark part of their psyche!"

Worst Nightmares tells the story of successful writer, Dermot Nolan, the writer's block that plagues him, the temptation to plagiarize an unsolicited manuscript that unexpectedly falls into his lap, and the horrific episodes that ensue.

Through his research, Briant delved into Internet addiction and the dangers of hooking up on the Internet with cyber strangers. According to a Stanford University School of Medicine study, one out of eight Americans exhibited at least one possible sign of problematic Internet use.

Briant will be in the U.S. on tour from April 6 - May 24, 2010 and available for media interviews.

Review copies and interviews upon request. For more information, visit: http://www.bmoca.com

O'Neal Media Group http://onealmediagroup.presskit247.com

Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link.

Shane Briant

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CONTACT: Jackie O'Neal, +1-609-334-8621, jackieoneal@helloworld.com, for Shane Briant

reBlog from publishingtalk.eu: Small and Mighty

I found this fascinating quote today:

The worst financial crisis in a century, an international banking collapse and global recession: it is enough to make a publisher cry all the way to the bank. But there is a flip side to the doom and gloom:  It is possible to thrive — not just survive — in an economic downturn, especially if you are small, flexible and smart.publishingtalk.eu, Small and Mighty, Feb 2010

You should read the whole article.

Attachment Parenting In A Detached World

How Parents In Crisis Can Practice Nurturing And Strengthen The Family

Attachment Parenting In A Detached World







Our nation faces serious challenges such as child abuse, anti-social behavior and juvenile crime. In many cases, these problems can be traced to a traumatic childhood and failure of parenting. Parker explores how a more nurturing parenting method can contribute to healthier, happier children, stronger families and a safer society.


According to The Children’s Defense Fund, “ Every day in America four children are killed by abuse or neglect,five children or teens commit suicide
192 children are arrested for violent crimes.” Further, The National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) reported an estimated 1,760 child fatalities in 2007. This translates to a rate of 2.35 children per 100,000 children in the general population. NCANDS defines "child fatality" as the death of a child caused by an injury resulting from abuse or neglect, or where abuse or neglect was a contributing factor.



In 2003, the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, within the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, launched a Child Abuse Prevention Initiative to raise awareness of the issue in a much more visible and comprehensive way than ever before. The Prevention Initiative is an opportunity for individuals and groups across the country to work together to strengthen families and communities. Increasingly, this effort focuses on promoting protective factors that enhance the capacity of parents, caregivers, and communities to protect, nurture, and promote the healthy development of children.




Lysa Parker, co-founder of Attachment Parenting International, and co-author of Attached At The Heart: 8 Proven Parenting Principles For Raising Connected And Compassionate Children will address ways parents can practice nurturing, and thereby strengthen families and communities. It's the only baby book you'll ever need.



On Friday Feb, 13, 2010 at noon at Barnes And Noble in Sacramento, Barnes and Noble Booksellers , 1725 Arden Way,Sacramento, CA 95815 ,tel: (916) 565-0166 .




Barnes and Noble will be donating a portion of the proceeds to Sacramento Crisis Nursery, an organization that provides emotional and material support to parents in crisis, and helps to improve their parenting skills.



Lysa Parker says, "Our book (and our organization Attachment Parenting International) provides a blueprint for childcare providers to build and strengthen the parent-child attachment relationship. The book summarizes the crises many children and families are in right now in our country and describes the fundamentals of the emotional needs of children that must be addressed if we are to stem the tide of child abuse, and deep-rooted social problems. Crisis Nurseries is providing a valuable service to stressed out parents who don’t have the emotional or material resources to support them in parenting. Not only are they providing a safe, nurturing environment for the children but the parents as well, with counseling and training to help them be better parents."







Attachment Parenting International Fact Sheet: http://www.attachmentparenting.org/about/about.php



Lysa Parker, Video Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4jHXYecyn0



Lysa Parker, Video Clip: "Don't Pick Up The Baby- You'll Spoil it"-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVB9UpSRpIg



Sacramento Crisis Nursery: http://www.crisisnurseries.org/



Child Abuse And Neglect Fact Sheet: http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/fatality.cfm



Suggested Interview Questions:




Contact: Jackie O’Neal

O’Neal Media Group

jackieoneal@helloworld.com

609-334-8621














Suggested Interview Questions



1. What are some of the common myths and misunderstandings that our society perpetuates when it comes to raising children?



2. One popular parenting adage is “Don’t pick up the baby, you’ll spoil it.” Do you find that to be true?



3. There are thousands of parenting books on the market, how is your book different than other parenting books on the market?



4. You’re the cofounder (with your coauthor) of Attachment Parenting International, a nonprofit organization- what is the mission of your organization and why do you believe it is important to parents and professionals?



5. Can you clarify for our audience some of the basic principles of parenting and key ways parents can nurture their children to build stronger connections?

6. Are you saying that parents have to follow each principle in order to do it right? Many parents work and might feel that can’t possibly follow your advice, what would you say to those parents?



7. Does your book address child abuse prevention? What are some of the findings?



8. What support do you recommend parents get when they find themselves in a crisis situation?



9. In uncertain economic times, is it more difficult to meet the emotional needs of children?



10. What are some of the challenges that parents face in our society, even in the best of times?



11. What can we do as a society to better support parents and families?



12. Is there a non-threatening way to suggest a parent seek counseling and parenting skills sessions?



For more information go to www.attachedattheheartbook.com. To request a review copy or to schedule an interview, contact Jackie O’Neal, O’Neal Media Group, jackieoneal@helloworld.com or 609-334-8621


THE AUTHORS

Barbara Nicholson is co-founder of Attachment Parenting International (API). For fifteen years she served as President of the Board of Directors of API. She has a Masters of Education degree specializing in learning disabilities and has been a breastfeeding and parent support group facilitator for over 27 years.

Lysa Parker received her bachelor’s in education and her master’s degree in human development and family studies. She earned her designation of Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) from the National Council on Family Relations in 2004. As cofounder of Attachment Parenting International, she served as the executive director for thirteen years.



Attachment Parenting International (API) was founded in 1994 to network with parents, professionals and like-minded organizations around the world. API’s mission is to educate and support all parents in raising secure, joyful and empathic children in order to strengthen families and create a more compassionate world. More information about Attachment Parenting International can be found at www.attachmentparenting.org.
















Book Details And Testimonials:





Attached at the Heart:

8 Proven Parenting Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children


PRAISE FOR ATTACHED AT THE HEART



"Trust me. This is the only baby book you'll ever need! It's amazing, heartwarming, and completely user-friendly. Just add your heart!"



Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Mother-Daughter Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Women's Bodies, and Women's Wisdom



"In my mind no two people anywhere on the planet have worked and sacrificed more than Barbara and Lysa to promote healthy and happy attachment relationships between mothers, fathers and their infants. Their book provides careful and accurate if not cautious recommendations about infants and their caregivers that closely follow more balanced scientific findings and not simply, those that support their own personal philosophies or political agendas, a description accurately applied to more traditional medical authoritative associations.

I recommend their book without hesitation and with much enthusiasm."



James J.McKenna, Ph.D. Edmund P.Joyce C.S.C. Chair in Anthropology, and Director, Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Laboratory, University of Notre Dame





“This is a wise and nurturing book for parents, helping them nurture their children according to their emotional and developmental needs. A much needed guide to attuned parenting. I highly recommend it.”



Harville Hendrix, PhD, co-author with Helen LaKelly Hunt of Giving the Love that Heals: A Guide for Parents





“Here’s the book that not only answers your questions about attachment parenting but includes the research that backs it up. Attached at the Heart is a gift for all of us looking for practical information on how to strengthen the emotional connections in our families, a powerful and undeniable influence towards achieving a compassionate world.”



Marian Tompson, Cofounder, La Leche League International Founder and president AnotherLook at breastfeeding and HIV/AIDS





"Simple changes in the way you parent can make a huge difference in your child's confidence, resilience and ability to love. Attached at the Heart is thoroughly loving, compelling and supportive-packed with practical, good-sense advice to help you to strengthen and deepen your child's humanity...every single day."



Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP, creator of the book/DVD The Happiest Baby on the Block





“Attached at the Heart is a breathtaking wake-up call for parents and children everywhere. With stunning acuity, scientific insight, and a rare passion, authors Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker unlock the keys to creating compassionate, connected families. The result is that there is truly no other parenting book that covers as much crucial ground as deeply, accessibly, and comprehensively as this one. The gift is that they have succeeded in writing a revolutionary book that offers a shining light for parents, and a huge impetus for positive, lasting change.”



Lu Hanessian, author of acclaimed memoir Let the Baby Drive: Navigating the Road of New Motherhood, former NBC anchor, syndicated columnist, and parent educator








“Attachment parenting has worked so well for our family and I'm thrilled that more and more people are becoming familiar with the idea. Attached at the Heart will help parents become acquainted with parenting principles to ensure connected, confident children and provide them with tools they can use in every relationship or endeavor in their lives as adults. I have seen the benefits with my own children and I hope you will find some words of wisdom and useful techniques in this wonderful book.”



Melora Hardin, Plays “Jan” in the hit NBC show, The Office





“Attached at the Heart is the first book to present attachment theory in an accessible and contemporary way. Its 8 Principles are critical guideposts by which parents can light their way to a healthy relationship with their children.


Peggy O'Mara, Editor and Publisher, Mothering



“No two babies are born the same—they come with no instructions and no guarantee, and yet parents are expected to raise perfect children every time! Parents have to rely on their instincts, but human instincts are intensely colored by our own childhood experiences of being raised—for better or for worse.

To make raising children even more confusing, there is a bewildering array of conflicting information for parents, the media feeds off stories of family drama and distress, and cultural change during the past thirty years has been so extensive that many family values are often seen as being old-fashioned or outdated. So how do parents cope with the greatest challenge of their lives? How do parents raise children to flourish in the world that they will inherit?

Raising healthy children to become healthy adults requires parents to give babies, toddlers, and small children a prodigious amount of time and appropriate attention. Attachment parenting is not a soft option—yes, it can bring lasting joy, strong family bonds, and immense satisfaction, but, like any worthwhile undertaking, it requires knowledge, commitment, and support to achieve a positive result. Attachment parenting is in many ways the practical application of my father’s theory.

In Attached at the Heart, Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker have gathered from around the world an astonishing array of carefully selected information about parenting babies and toddlers. This thought-provoking anthology has been intelligently organized into “eight principles” that guide readers on a journey of discovery—sometimes reassuring and sometimes a reality check! The authors have managed to précis academic research findings with a light touch and merge them with years of personal experience and of helping countless parents through Attachment Parenting International (API). The depth of knowledge presented in Attached at the Heart allows readers to draw their own conclusions about how best to apply the information to their own personal circumstances.”



Sir Richard Bowlby, Bt, Son of Dr. John Bowlby





“This is really quite a remarkable book. It’s a veritable encyclopedia of attachment parenting. Hard to think of any area not covered, and hard to find any reference that’s missing. The style is clear and from beginning to end suffused with the warmth and gentleness of the authors. Attached at the Heart will serve as a comprehensive reference resource for attachment parenting parents who want to support their choices with the wide-ranging research that’s out there, but hard to find in one place.”



Elliott Barker, MD, Forensic Psychiatrist, Founder, Canadian Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (CSPCC)





“Attached at the Heart communicates an enormous spectrum of information that is valuable and inspirational to parents and professionals. It defines Attachment Parenting in the most comprehensive and profound way. Attached at the Heart is an indispensable primer for any new parent.”



Isabelle Fox, PhD, Author of Being There: The Benefits of a Stay-at-Home Parent





"Sometimes, we parents lose sight of just how important we are. Attached at the Heart is a loving reminder of how crucial mothers and fathers are to children--and to the human story. Nicholson and Parker have put together an accessible, to-the-point, and inspiring manual that offers practical ways to foster a sense of the sacred in the work of raising children."



Enola Aird, Director, The Motherhood Project, Visiting Scholar, Judge Baker Children's Center, Boston, MA


Attached at the Heart: 8 Proven Parenting Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children

October, 2009 / Paperback / $23.95 / ISBN – 9781935278863

E-book / $6.00 / ISBN – 9781935278870


Ready To use Quotes:





Lysa Parker, Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), is co-founder of Attachment Parenting International, a nonprofit organization that helps create local support groups and publishes educational and research materials for parents and professionals, and holds a master's degree in human development and family studies. Parker can discuss key issues related to the emotionally difficult process of adopting Haitian children: "As devastating as the earthquake has been on the Haitian people, the trauma is only magnified for the hundreds of thousands of children who are newly orphaned and the orphaned children who have been waiting years to be adopted into loving homes. The early years of a child's development sets the foundation for adulthood behavior, for good and bad. A humanitarian disaster of epic proportions will leave generations of lost children if agencies and governments don't
respond quickly to allow them to go to families who are opening their hearts and their homes." Parker is based in Madison, Ala. News Contact: Jackie O'Neal, jackieoneal@helloworld.com Phone: +1-609 334 8621 Web site: http://www.attachmentparenting.org

State Department officials update the current status of relief efforts in Haiti.

Summary: USAID Administrator Raj Shah and State Department Counselor Cheryl Mills brief the Press on the Way Forward in Haiti.

Line Brunet, CLC, MFDC, MSLC hosts Family Focus on Blog Talk Radio every Thursday at 10am PST/1pm EST. Listen in for valuable tips, information and inspiration from expert guests. This is the show that keeps all family members and caregivers up to date on all things that help families thrive!



Interview With O'Neal Media Group:


1.What are you trying to achieve as a broadcaster? Why is this important?



A: I am trying to empower people by providing knowledge on various topics and help those that have the information to give by inviting them to be guests on my show. The reason I am so passionate about this is that I feel that the more information someone has, the more equipped they are to make decisions in and about their lives.


2.How long have you been in broadcasting?



I have been doing my show for approximately 9 months. Several factors played into my becoming a broadcaster such as an old friend and fellow broadcaster as well as a former teacher of mine.


3.Describe any highs and or lows about working in media- personally or as part of your organisation as a whole?



The best part of this work is meeting all of the interesting people and learning something new all the time. It's the connecting with people whether they are guests or listeners. The lows are the organizing and sourcing out of guests.


4.If you could have anyone in to interview, who would it be ?



If I could interview anyone it would have to be Tony Robbins because he is an inspiration to me. To me he was the original motivator for people and as a Life Coach, it is inspiring to know what he has accomplished.



5.Is there anything unique to how you are doing things? What's your approach?



This is something I am working on all of the time to develop. I'm very new to broadcasting so right now I can't say there is anything utterly unique about my methods. I try to broadcast my shows each month according to themes, such as Heart Month or Spiritual Awareness Month etc. As well I try to promote my guests locally despite the fact that they are spread out all over N. America because the information they provided knows no boundaries.


6.Tell us a key frustration working in your field?



My frustration used to be finding guests. However, that is no longer a problem and now I have a wait list.


7.Tell us something about you outside of work.



I'm married and have a son. I'm a former Legal Assistant turned Master Certified Life, Family and Spiritual Coach with a passion for supporting families in all aspects which is the reason for my radio show. I love laughing and learning and am extremely determined and passionate.


8.Where are you located? Geographically, what area(s) do you cover/help?



I live on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada and I am able to help people with my show and my coaching all over the world.


9.Explain the type of segments you enjoy doing the most and the type of guests that you are looking for.



I really enjoy the segments geared towards health because it's extremely valuable and there is a lot of conflicting information out there and I am very careful to have reputable guests in that field. I also enjoy inspiring guests. Basically any guests that can offer value to today's families is the kind of guest I'm looking for.



10.What do you love the most about your work in media?



All the people I am met, the connections I've made and the knowledge I've gained.





Website: www.HorizonsLifeCoaching.com

Radio: www.BlogTalkRadio.com/FamilyFocusCoach

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