nuWriters
Annie & Stacy
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Welcome to nuWriters, a twice weekly podcast devoted to connecting avid readers with new authors - Tune in to hear our book discussions, interviews with new authors, and tips of the trade for writers ready to publish!
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2 days ago
New Author Interview: Connie Jo Holmes
Listen in as Connie Jo Holmes, author of Be YOU to be Full, discusses how her work as a hypnotherapist and life coach led her to write her first book. Learn what she believes are the most impactful steps anyone can take toward leading a confident, fulfilling life.
4 days ago
Book Discussion: Be YOU to be Full by Connie Jo Holmes
Join Annie & Stacy as they describe Be YOU to be Full and chat about the various self-reflection and empowerment exercises included in this book. This is a guide that shows readers how to be positive, self-accepting, and confident in order to live a fulfilled life.
Feb 18, 2021
New Author Interview: Irv Weinberg
Meet Irv Weinberg, author of First Dog On Earth, and learn how he created this legend-like tale to transport the reader to the dawn of civilization when humans and canines first became friends. We pay tribute to Irv as this was his last interview, given the day prior to his sudden passing, and we are truly honored to have had the privilege of meeting this inspiring author. *This is for you, Irv!*
Feb 16, 2021
Book Discussion: First Dog On Earth by Irv Weinberg
Join Annie & Stacy as they describe First Dog on Earth, a poetic story that ponders the question: what if the first dog domesticated itself? Published in a coffee table book format complete with beautiful graphics, this novel guarantees to entertain teens and adults alike.
Feb 11, 2021
New Author Interview: Jessica Gordon
Get to know Jessica Gordon, author of Becoming Mrs. Walsh, and learn how she transformed her personal experiences of living in Washington D.C. and marrying into a large fun-loving family into this entertaining, romantic escape.
Feb 9, 2021
Book Discussion: Becoming Mrs. Walsh by Jessica Gordon
Grab your coffee and sit down with Annie & Stacy as they remember life in their twenties - career decisions, marriage, and falling in love - all in time for Valentines Day! Becoming Mrs. Walsh is a story of a young D.C. journalist - engaged to the “perfect” man - who questions her place in his high society family and faces difficult decisions that will alter her future forever.
Feb 4, 2021
New Author Interview: Shannon Patch
Get to know Shannon Patch, author of Blood Bound, and experience her contagious enthusiasm for politics and for making a difference in the world today. Learn about her desire to empower other women as evident in Blood Bound’s strong, central characters. Patch also talks openly about what it takes to become a successful self-published author.
Feb 2, 2021
Book Discussion: Blood Bound by Shannon Patch
Join Annie & Stacy as they marvel at this fast-paced political drama complete with government corruption and a mysterious illness in a futuristic society. Blood Bound is a tale that will leave you questioning your own moral compass: how would you decide who gets to receive a miracle medical treatment that promises wellness and longevity? No, it’s not about COVID and its vaccine, but the timeliness is just amazing!
Jan 28, 2021
New Author Interview: Stephanie Harper
Meet Stephanie Harper, author of Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside, and learn what it took to create an engaging character suffering from mental illness and how she successfully brought the reader into his anxious but brilliant mind.
Jan 26, 2021
Book Discussion: Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside by Stephanie Harper
Join Annie & Stacy for a lively discussion as they compare current day pandemic living to the main character’s daily struggle with agoraphobia - the fear of leaving home. They explore this timely, engaging tale of what it takes to overcome acute anxiety for the one you love.
Jan 21, 2021
Behind the Scenes: Rubery Book Award
Book awards bring prestige, publicity and shelf life to authors. Representatives of Rubery Book Award join us from across the Atlantic to share details about this prestigious award, honoring books published by independent presses and self-published authors.
Jan 19, 2021
Behind the Scenes: Book Publishing & Promotion with Books Forward
A company that helps authors get published and read, *Books Forward* is a full-service literary publicity and marketing firm with four locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Join Annie & Stacy as they interview Marissa DeCuir, President, and Brittany Kennell, Digital Strategist, to learn how they help authors navigate the competitive world of book publishing and promotion.
Jan 14, 2021
New Author Interview: Margaret Lang
Listen in as author Margaret Lang shares what it took to transform her daily journaling through colon cancer into Moving Forward With, Through and Past Cancer - an impactful book of honesty, inspiration and hope.
Jan 12, 2021
Book Discussion: Moving Forward by Margaret Lang
Join Annie & Stacy as they discuss this inspirational story of one woman’s journey with, through, and past cancer. Determination and faith turn her suffering into opportunities to connect with family and friends while spreading her message of hope.
Jan 7, 2021
New Author Interview: MT Clark
Get to know Mike Clark, author of Devil in the Wire, and learn how he paired his talent in cyber security and writing with his curiosity about people’s stories in order to create this unique, captivating thriller.
Jan 5, 2021
Book Discussion: Devil in the Wire by MT Clark
Join Annie & Stacy as they decipher the minds of this novel’s handful of complicated characters: a young computer hacker, a foster home survivor, and two retired P.I.s. They reveal that behind the action-packed chapters are lessons about stereotypes, self-acceptance, and ultimately love.
Dec 31, 2020
Annie & Stacy Toast the New Year!
Grab your champagne and join Annie & Stacy as they say GOODBYE to 2020 and share resolutions for 2021, including a big nuWriters podcast announcement!
Dec 29, 2020
New Author Interview: Maisy Card
Listen as Maisy Card explains how her love for creative writing, research, and Jamaican family lore all drove her to create the multilayered story These Ghosts are Family.
Dec 22, 2020
Book Discussion: These Ghosts Are Family by Maisy Card
Join Annie & Stacy as they follow the multigenerational story of These Ghosts Are Family, a PEN/Hemingway Debut Novel Award Winner described as part immigrant narrative, part ghost story, part historical fiction and part family drama. Yes, all families have secrets!
Dec 17, 2020
Behind the Scenes: Professional Bookbinding
Imagine encasing your prized novel in a personalized artistic way to last a lifetime! Professional bookbinder Lang Ingalls sits down with Annie & Stacy to describe her fascinating career as a design binder and abstract artist whose work memorializes the written word.
Dec 15, 2020
Behind the Scenes: Nautilus Book Awards
Book awards bring prestige, publicity and shelf life to authors. Join Annie & Stacy as they interview Sandora Hedrich of Nautilus Book Awards to understand what makes their awards unique, take away ideas for your next book selection, and learn the application process for authors.
Dec 8, 2020
New Author Interview: Anthony DeCapite
*Listen as writer Anthony DeCapite describes how his days as a combat videographer in the U.S. Marines and his research on prisons and firefighters all contributed to bring **Fireline** to life. *
Dec 1, 2020
Book Discussion: Fireline by Anthony DeCapite
Join Annie & Stacy as they chat about Fireline, a gritty, fast-paced novel set in the Los Angeles Correctional Facility and mountains of Southern California. Hear about their love-hate relationship with the prisoners who become firefighters and how they relate to Fireline’s message of redemption.
Nov 26, 2020
nuWriters Gives Thanks
Join Annie & Stacy as they send a message of gratitude to the many people who have assisted in launching nuWriters podcast.
Nov 24, 2020
Behind the Scenes: How Public Libraries Select Books
Who decides which books end up on your local library shelves? Join Annie & Stacy as they interview public library professionals in charge of book picks for a city collection. Tune in to this *special episode* to hear stories and new author tips that will surprise you!
Nov 17, 2020
New Author Interview: S. Paul Moehring
Listen as Paul Moehring shares what it takes to be a successful business coach, motivational speaker and author, and how his journey resulted in writing and publishing Get Squared: Goal Getting with Balance.
Nov 9, 2020
Book Discussion: Get Squared by S. Paul Moehring
Join Annie & Stacy as they chat about *Get Squared: Goal Getting with Balance*, a guide to turn you into a successful goal getter. Hear their takeaways and how they relate this book to any reader whether a professional team leader, coach, parent, or student.
Nov 2, 2020
New Author Interview: Kim Brown Seely
Listen as *Kim Brown Seely* shares her experience as a new author, her challenges in writing a memoir, and the positive responses from *Uncharted* readers.
Oct 27, 2020
Book Discussion: Uncharted by Kim Brown Seely
Join Annie & Stacy as they chat about *Uncharted**,* a couple’s epic empty-nest adventure sailing from one life to another. Hear how they relate to *Uncharted *with laughter, stories, and personal insight.
Oct 12, 2020
Welcome to nuWriters
*This initial episode launches **nuWriters**, a unique, lively book discussion to spotlight new authors. Join your hosts, book nerds Annie and Stacy, in a light conversation about great new picks for your next read. We're different than other book review podcasts because we are meeting brand new authors and fascinating people in the world of books. So, if you're a book club member, avid reader, new author, or someone who just loves books, tune in each Tuesday to **nuWriters**! Episodes are short and sweet, typically 15 - 20 minutes. *