Writing and Publishing Radio Show

Join your host, Felice Gerwitz and Shelly Aristizabal as they discuss an array of topics including turing your passion into a book. Shelly is a motivational speaker and author of "This is Your Year To Design and Live the Life of Your Dreams." Shelly Aristizabal is one of the world’s leading Community Commerce Executives, an author, speaker, coach, and a passionate student in the area of personal development and achievement. A product of the success principles she teaches, Shelly became a innovative entrepreneur early in life and now is committed to sharing the basic life skills and lessons of success with people of all ages and stages. Shelly lives in Naples with her husband and four children.

Join your host, Felice Gerwitz and her special guest, Madelyn Given. Felice first met Madelyn by "chance" but upon learning more about Madelyn Given and her life story, Felice realized Divine intervention was definitely a part of everything Madelyn does! For Madelyn Given, an adventurous life began at 55 when she began training to run marathons in every continent and climb "a few" mountains along the way. Madelyn is an ordinary woman who accomplished some pretty amazing feats and lived to tell us you are never too old to give new things a try. Madelyn's book is available for sale on her website OutstandingFeats.com and she is available to speak at your group. Check her website for contact information and details.  

Join your host, Felice Gerwitz and her guest, Kelly Synder, media kit specialist. Kelly's book  "How To Write An Effective Media Kit & Use It To Make Money" will take you step-by-step through the process of creating your own media kit - including the essential parts of a media kit including an elevator pitch, demographic description, and your "about me" statement. If you are a blogger, author, or brand you can't afford to miss this exciting interview! Learn insider-tips and bring a friend! How to Write a Media Kit is informative, must-know information for anyone serious about writing and blogging.

Join your host, Felice Gerwitz and her guest, Dana Beasley. This interview focuses on BRAND and the importance for an author.  Dana is principal/publisher of AngelArts, a creative arts agency and publishing house. She helps online marketers unmask their authentic identities and build brand visibility through her brand identity online courses, books, mentoring, and consulting. Dedicated to providing excellently-designed ebooks, books, cards, stationery, gifts, and art services to inspirational artists and art enthusiasts, Dana delights in sharing her gifts and talents and the talents of others with people who are passionate about spiritual, personal, professional, ministrial, artistic, and relational growth.

Join your host, Felice Gerwitz and her guest, Sandra Beckwith. Sandra Beckwith is a former national award-winning publicist who now teaches authors how to be their own book publicists. She works as a book marketing coach, publishes the free Build Book Buzz e-zine, teaches an e-course on book publicity and promotion, and offers educational products that help authors become more successful. - See more at: http://buildbookbuzz.com/press-room   Sandra Beckwith is a former national award-winning publicist who now teaches authors how to be their own book publicists. She works as a book marketing coach, publishes the free Build Book Buzz e-zine, teaches an e-course on book publicity and promotion, and offers educational products that help authors become more successful. - See more at: http://buildbookbuzz.com/press-room/#sthash.4jtzbswa.dpuf Sandra Beckwith is a former national award-winning publicist who now teaches authors how to be their own book publicists. She works as a book marketing coach, publishes the free Build Book Buzz e-zine, teaches an e-course on book publicity and promotion, and offers educational products that help authors become more successful. - See more at: http://buildbookbuzz.com/press-room/#sthash.4jtzbswa.dpuf

Join your host, Felice Gerwitz and her special guest, Jen Lilienstein who is the creator of KIDZMET an innovative website for teaching children. Jen is passionate about helping parents and teachers unearth, celebrate, and nurture the myriad of ways in which our kids are smart. Her book, A Parent's Playbook for Learning, and website, http://www.kidzmet.com help parents and teachers understand how the kids in their lives are naturally "wired" to learn best. Ms. Lilienstein currently serves on the Editorial Board of the National Afterschool Association, the Publications and Platform Committees of the NAA, the Quality Committee of the CA Afterschool Network, and advocates for Afterschool for All with the Afterschool Alliance. She is also a member of  ASCD. She has won many awards for her materials including the National Parenting Association, PTPA - Parent Tested Parent Approved, Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, and more~ We will discuss the importance of understanding how personality and multiple intellegence impact a child's ability to reach thier fullest potiential. And, how this can help educators as well as homeschool parents.  

Join your host, author-consultant, Felice Gerwitz and her special guest, author Hope Auer.  Hope has been writing stories and plays actively since she was very young. Through her schooling years she developed a passion for history and telling stories which eventually culminated in the writing of “The Promised Land Series.” In addition to writing, Hope loves the Lord, life, church, family, and children. She was homeschooled and works and learns alongside her family, who are the first people to read her books. Hope has a heart for children that is evident as she helps in youth theatre, teaches piano, and writes stories. Hope also has a little Shih Tzu named Sophie who often sits on her lap and helps her write. Hope is the author of A Cry From Egypt by publisher Great Waters Press.      

Join your host, Felice Gerwitz and her special guest, Angie Tolpin. Angie is the author of “Redeeming Childbirth: Experiencing His Presence in Pregnancy, Labor, Childbirth and Beyond.” She is the founder of Leaving a Legacy where she writes on marriage, parenting and faith. Angie is married to Isaac Tolpin, visionary leader and entrepreneur and the Lord has blessed them with six children who are between the ages of 12-2. Isaac and Angie run Leaders Marriage Seminars through Choose Growth and live on their hobby vineyard in the Pacific NW. For information on having speak at your retreat or conference visit http://angietolpin.com/speaking/ About the book: Redeeming Childbirth is a discipleship book for women in the childbearing season, a mentoring resource to empower older women to teach a biblical perspective on pregnancy and childbirth, and a tool to be utilized by health care professionals that minister to their clients hearts. http://angietolpin.com

Join co-host Carol Topp as she shares with you her collection of tools for writers. Carol will discuss the podcasts she listens to, the blogs she follws and other tools to help writers manage their writing business. Get Carol's complete list of tools for writers here:http://taxesforwriters.com/radio-show-tools-for-writers-podcasts-blogs-and-more/   Carol Topp s a CPA and author of Business Tips and Taxes for Writers. She has self published 9 books in print and ebook formats and has also been published by a small press, Media Angels, whose owner Felice Gerwitz is the usual host of this podcast. Carol's website is TaxesFor Writers          

Join co-host Carol Topp as she discusses creating a business plan for your writing with writing coach Tiffany Colter. Tiffany mentors aspiring writers in the basics of platform development, marketing and craft before their first book contract.  Tiffany's blog is full of free information as well as a coaching program for those who want one-on-one coaching.  Tiffany's website is http://writingcareercoach.com      

Join co-host Carol Topp as she discusses building a platform with Linore Burkard. Linore Rose Burkard is the creator of "Inspirational Romance for the Jane Austen Soul." Linore blends Christian faith and romance with well-researched details to bring the regency dazzlingly to life. Her website is : http://www.linoreburkard.com Linore discusses how to build an author platform or what she calls "fake it til you make it!"

Have a digital book? Join co-host Carol Topp and her guest Quinn Barrett as they discuss all things digital media.  Quinn is the master mind behind Wise Bear Books and the upcoming Wise Bear Books 2012 Digital Books Award Competition. This competition is an opportunity for authors to expose their work to a broad audience.  The winner(s) receive exposure for their work, which helps build your audience and bottom line – make sales! http://www.wisebearbooks.com/ Host Carol Topp is a faithful follower of Quinn's podcast All Things Digital Media where she keeps up to date on the fast changing wolrd of digital and electronic books. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wisebearbooks      

Join co-host Carol Topp as she discusses ghost writing and compliations with Wayne Holmes.    Wayne Holmes writes and speaks from the heart about love, family, and spirituality.  Wayne's experience as a father of four, and his love of books, has enabled him to observe how fathers, mothers, teachers, and children can  demonstrate a characteristic of the nature of God. It is this spiritual connection that led Wayne to compile the book, The Heart of a Father, and other sequels. Wayne has published four books with Bethany House Publishers and one title with WaterBrook Press. For additional information on his books visit his book page. Wayne's newest book, The Making of a Madam, is a true story of a life gone wrong but ultimately redeemed. Wayne's website is: wayneholmes.com

Want to get your book featured on television? Join Writing and Publishing co-host Carol Topp and her guest Laura Hoevener. Author Laura Hoevener appears once a month on her local television station plugging her book, Adventures Around Cincinnati. http://www.adventuresaroundcincinnati.com/ She shares with other authors how she got this wonderful marketing oppotunity and other tips she has for marketing a locally-based book.

Join Writing and Publishing co-host  Carol Topp and her guest, Dan Andriacco.  Dan Andriacco is a Sherlockian, blogger and author of the Sebastian McCabe - Jeff Cody mystery series - starting with No Police Like Holmes. The most recent is THE 1895 MURDER. Learn more at www.danandriacco.com Dan  discovered Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes stories at about the age of nine. His earliest career goal was to become a mystery writer. He eventually did, while holding down day jobs at The Cincinnati Post as a reporter and editor (1973-1997) and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as communications director (1997-present). Dan's blog Baker Street Beat is http://www.bakerstreetbeat.blogspot.com   Andriacco's Sebastian McCabe - Jeff Cody mystery series, set in a small town in Ohio, is very much in the tradition of his Golden Age favorites."These books are supposed to be fun and funny. Judging by reviewers, they seem to hit that mark for most readers." Dan will discuss getting a mystery novel published and tips on writing a mystery series.