Florida Writer Podcast
- Writing Funny with Tim O'Leary April 8, 2024Insert comedy into any story by sticking to the truth but changing one part. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Tim O’Leary about his strategy to write an entirely true story, except for inserting a fictional narrator. Tim O'Leary is a Pacific Northwest-based short story writer who has published two collections […]
- Want to Know How Hip Hop Can Build Emotionally Well Balanced Kids? Meet Modello Brown March 28, 2024Meet Modello Brown! On this Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with the multi-media artist as he shares the evolution of Hip Hop Littles. What started with writing lyrics, Modello Brown turned his songs into life lessons by writing children’s books. Today Modello is creating an immersive experience to build strong, emotionally resilient children. […]
- The Role of Women in Women's Fiction with Susan Shapiro Barash March 12, 2024Enjoy this Florida Writer Podcast interview with Host Alison Nissen and Susan Shapiro Barash, who writes under the pen name Susannah Marren. Susan shared about their career as a nonfiction author, having published 13 books on gender studies and women's societal roles. They also mentioned their teaching experience in the writing department at Mary Mount […]
- Perserverence and Publishing with Zachary C Solomon March 3, 2024Check out this Florida Writer podcast as host Alison Nissen sits down with Zachary Solomon to discuss Zachary’s debut novel, A Brutal Design. The novel, set in an experimental Socialist city, explores the themes of fascism and how it can be disguised as modernism or humanism. The title also refers to the architectural style of […]
- Use Your Own Psychic Abilities to Help Your Writing with John Russell February 22, 2024How can you become more attuned to your intuition? Have you ever wondered if you can train yourself to receive psychic messages? John Russell, a professional psychic and paranormal investigator, discusses his writing journey, his latest non-fiction book about enhancing psychic abilities, and the practice of psychometry with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen. He […]
- Learn to Read Your Work Aloud (in front of an audience) with Joyce Wagner February 10, 2024Do you read your work aloud in front of an audience? In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen sits down with Joyce Wagner to talk about public speaking. Joyce helps authors overcome their fear of public speaking with a simple philosophy: Put your audience first. The fear of freezing or making a mistake often […]
- Exploring the Universal with Kristy Smeriglio February 3, 2024In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Kristy Smeriglio about using "The Garden of Earthly Delights" painting to create a psychological exploration of the human experience for her debut novel Falling into Fire. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Writing, Kristy merges two disciplines and realms […]
- A 30 Year Gap to Writing Success with Scott Hendrix January 26, 2024Scott Davis Hendrix shared his writing process and experiences with Florida Writer Podcast host Alison Nissen. He emphasized the importance of marinating the story in his mind before writing and discussed his journey of writing a book that started as a thought 30 years ago. Scott's first novel The Garden Spot was published in April […]
- Banish Writers Block with Victoria Gallagher January 16, 2024Imagine you are in a room of the best in your genre, ask these experts advice on what keeps you stuck. In this Florida Writer Podcast, renowned hypnotherapist Victoria Gallagher chats with host Alison Nissen about overcoming writers block and creating a best-selling mindset. Reframe how you think about your Work-in-Progress: Ditch the fear, doubt, […]
- A Paranormal Researcher's Writing Journey with Heather Leigh, PhD January 7, 2024Heather Leigh, PhD, a paranormal researcher and writer, discussed her journey and work on the Florida Writer Podcast with host Alison Nissen. Heather shared that her experiences with paranormal activity led her to write nonfiction books about her encounters and the history of various locations. She highlighted the importance of collecting data and using scientific tools […]
- 10x Your Author Publicity Budget with Karina Kantas of Author Assist January 1, 2024If you had 10x the book marketing budget you have now, what would you spend it on? On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Karina Kantas, author of 15 books and 16 International Film Festival Awards for documentary and book trailers, and discusses her company, Author Assist. Frustrated with the steep learning […]
- Connect with Your Audience through Credibility with Mitchell Levy December 28, 2023What is your credibility quotient with your audience? In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Michell Levy, a 2x TEDx speaker and international bestseller of over 60 books, about how authors can create a platform that connects with their target audience while promoting credibility, trust, and reliability. Mitchell Levy is Global Credibility […]
- Capture the Attention of an RPLA Judge with Chet Meisner December 22, 2023Curious about the mind of a Royal Palm Literary Award judge? In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and Chet Meisner chat about things that make a winning entry. Chet explains that the audience needs to know how characters feel. What experience did that have and what keeps them going? If your protagonist is […]
- Purpose, Passion, and Conviction with Buck Martinez December 16, 2023Enjoy this inspirational Florida Writers Podcast as host Alison Nissen chats with J.L. Buck Martinez, President of ACE Leadership Group, a company dedicated to inspiring and developing men and women to achieve their highest potential. Buck may have started his career as an inspirational speaker, connecting with well over 50,000 student athletes, but when he […]
- Become a Successful Freelancer in 2024 with Laura Gariepy December 12, 2023In this Florida Writer Podcast, we welcome founder of Everyday by the Lake Laura Gariepy who shares with host Alison Nissen her strategies to be a successful freelance writer. 1. Have a clear understanding of your Why. Know the reason you wish to be a full-time freelancer. 2. Begin networking as early as possible. Continually […]
- Write Something Worth Reading, Do Something Worth Writing, or Do Both! with Cindie Schooner-Ball November 18, 2023The life of a firefighter is not for the faint of heart. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen talks with retired Fire Captain Cindie Schooner-Ball about her book Sister in a Brotherhood, Stories from My Life as a Female Firefighter. Cindie shares her journey from first responder to award-winning author and the challenges she […]
- Discover the Less-Tapped Writing Playground of LinkedIn with Kathryn Montbriand November 11, 2023Did you know that only 1% of LinkedIn users create content, and they get 9 billion impressions a week? In this Florida Writer Podcast, Host Alison Nissen chats with LinkedIn Content Creator Kathryn Montbriand about how writers can make LinkedIn work for them. Kathryn Montbriand is a former Fortune 500 leader who took a career sabbatical […]
- Writing the Coming of Awareness Story with Gaby Anderson October 28, 2023Co-Host of the Wild Women Who Write Take Flight Podcast, Gaby Anderson has released her debut novel. South of Happily goes beyond the usual themes of marriage, divorce, and family history. She gets down to the heart of who is Katy Kiss, an astute young woman caught in the maelstrom of betrayal, grief and self-doubt. […]
- Passionate People Do Wondrous Things With Dr. Paul Thornton October 21, 2023Story collector Dr. Paul Thornton joins host Alison Nissen on the Florida Writer Podcast to chat about his writing journey and favorite pastime, cruising. He collects other people's stories and shares them in his The Joy of Cruising Trilogy. He explains that at age 58, during an impromptu speech, he noticed the burden of his […]
- The Importance of Planning with Steve Gavatorta October 14, 2023Professional Behavioral Analyst and business consultant Steve Gavatorta shares tips on how to finish plan and finish your manuscript. In this Florida Writer Podcast host Alison Nissen chats with Steve about writing and marketing and the importance of embracing your work’s title. Steve Gavatorta, owner of the Steve Gavatorta Group, specializes in empowering individuals and […]