Keepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Dec 01, 2024
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J.M. Shaw-Author/Writer will never stop writing. Writing is her life, her passion and she loves it.On the podcast, it was a great feeling speaking with J.M. Shaw. She explained to me that having a disability can be challenging and hard sometimes but she is not stopping or giving up. She knows exactly what she wants to do for the rest of her life, and that's writing. Writing brings a special joy for J.M. Shaw. She has been writing her series Callum Walker and loving it. The Ascension: First Novel in the Callum Walker Series, The Convergence: Second Novel in the Callum Walker Series, and The Fractured Veil: Third Novel in the Callum Walker Series. She is currently writing her fourth series. J.M. Shaw lives in Airdrie, Alberta, with her husband and two young children. She and her family embarked upon a journey of understanding, acceptance, and life-long learning when they discovered their shared diagnosis of autism and ADHD. Writing is her passion and, with experience and interests in healthcare, psychology, martial arts, and personal training, she pours her unique insights and knowledge into all her creative fictions. If you want to contact J.M. Shaw you can go to her website at www.jmshawauthor.com or social media - Instagram- @jmshaw_author or Facebook- JM Shaw Author or you can contact Mickey Mikkelson, Publicist Creative Edge -Co-Owner: Top Shelf Magazine Creative Edge Publicity - Home (creative-edge.services) 403.464.6925 Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Nov 15, 202423:04A entrepreneur who's not afraid of paranormal. She travels for the excitement - Petra Tressler This is my second time speaking with this courageous entrepreneur Petra Tressler. My first interview with her was great and now my second interview with Petra was amazing. Petra has been house haunting for a long time. She has traveled around the world and have seen many houses and many things. The events or experiences that Petra has experimented are considered to be beyond the scope of scientific understanding. Petra Tressler was raised and born in Germany but now lives in the USA for almost 40 years. She currently works at a middle school as cook for 25 years. When Petra is not working her day job, she is working on other major projects. Petra is a director and a filmmaker, she has directed 17 shortfilms and one feature film. The genres Petra loves to film and direct are drama, horror and comedy. Some of Petra films has won awards in film festivals. As Petra takes timeout from the filming world she concentrates on her paranormal adventures. This will included 2 night in the Conjuring House, Lizzie Borden House and Captain Grants from Netflix 28 days. Petra is such a brave woman. As she focus on her paranormal events she participates in beauty pageants with her granddaughter. Petra is currently Elite Miss Central Florida and her granddaughter is Young Miss Central Florida. Therefore, Petra have two beautiful children along with her therapy dog who she takes to nursing homes wherever needed. Petra has a busy life and enjoys every moment especially the traveling to haunted places. Her next plan is to travel to Connecticut to the Enfield Demon and get locked in 4 nights. We will see how this goes... If you want to contact Petra Tressler and join her in house haunting contact her on Facebook at Petra Tressler....or Instagram. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Oct 27, 202419:19An amazing entrepreneur who is in her purpose to inspire and motivate others-Bev Jennings When I spoke with Bev Jennings back in 2021 and we had a very deep conversation and I enjoyed every moment of the conversation. Recently, I spoke with Bev Jennings again and the conversation was wonderful just like the first conversation we had, amazing and fun. It was a great feeling speaking with her again. I love catching up with people to see what has changed in their lives and I tell you Bev has alot of changes. Bev Jennings is the founder of SEE Company and which I asked Bev the meaning of the SEE Company. The one motive for Bev is to See Everyone Elevate. She is very inspirational and motivational to others. Bev Jennings founded SEE Company to partner with business leaders and decision makers in realizing their potential for transformational growth and success while cultivating diversity and inclusion.Her C-level business knowledge, talent in values-driven leadership, and deep D&I expertise combine to advance clients’ strategies, innovation and impact.In her former role as Head, Global Supplier Diversity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson, Bev was a key leader in J&J’s becoming the first Healthcare company to join the elite Billion Dollar Roundtable. Bev brings her signature approach and energy to the helm of SEE Company – and with her the vision to see everyone elevate.Bev is a motivational keynote speaker with a captivating presence and an unparalleled ability to connect with audiences, Bev delivers powerful messages that inspire action and drive positive change. Her dynamic speaking engagements are crafted to engage, educate, and empower, leaving attendees energized and equipped with practical insights to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Whether it’s leadership, personal development, or embracing change, Bev’s authentic storytelling and expertise resonate deeply, making her the perfect choice to ignite enthusiasm and spark meaningful dialogue. Meanwhile, Bev has launched a clothing line centered around diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability and has written her debut book, "See and Believe." Bev is a busy entrepreneur and nothing is going to stop her. You can see Bev's clothing line here: https://SeeCoStyle.comHer speaking website is here: https://seeeveryoneelevate.comHer services website is;Don't give up..If you have a disability, still follow your dreams & goals...Steffanie Costigan did..The conversation with Steffanie Costigan was very inspiring. Steffanie spoke about her disability but she never gave up. This is a great example that no matter what disability or conditions you have, you can always be the best you. Steffanie Costigan has always held a strong passion for writing despite her severe disability with dyslexia. She is currently living in Canada, Alberta, with her husband and three children. Steffanie is a journalist and hopes to continue her passion for writing books and her dream of continuing as a journalist and author. Steffanie studied creative writing and took her program in digital communications and media at Lethbridge College. She hopes her writing will resonate with people and inspire those that read her writings. Steffanie's novel is her life's work as she started writing this book at the young age of 12 years old and didn’t stop until publication. Her passion for writing started at the young age of three years old; She has also written plays and had the opportunity to direct one of her written plays, "A Stoney Gaze," in 2021. Steffanie met the love of her life Jarom Costigan in Adelaide, Australia. They soon married in March 2015. The love between the two protagonist characters within this novel was strongly inspired by Steffanie’s own experience meeting her husband. If it is something Steffanie believes in, it's love at first sight, as that is the experience, she, and her husband both share with one another. Steffanie's novel Land of The Dragon-I am a traitor, victim, fighter, survivor, sister, and daughter of a Nazi. I am Eleanor Kuhn. I will not be indoctrinated by Hitler. I fight for the truth my world has forgotten and ignored, but upon escaping the country. I stumbled into a whole new world, and I soon realized that war is everywhere you look. With nothing but the clothes on my back and five siblings in tow, I wash up on the coast of a world I'd only glimpsed in books and the clouds of dreams: Land of the Dragon. But there's something about this new world that rings with familiarity. Or perhaps someone . . . Land of the Dragon is a historic fantasy layered with details and rich symbolism an Award-winning novel of Literary Titan Award and International Impact Book Award winner. If you like details in stories, war, magic, adventure, romance, and dragons this book is a read you will enjoy time and time again. With each read, you may uncover more details layered throughout the book that you didn't originally recognize. This book is brought to you from Reading Dream Press where stories come alive. You can follow Steffanie Costigan on Instagram @lotdsteff or any social media by her name Steffanie Costigan. You can also go to her website at www.landofthedragon.ca/ To book Steffanie Costigan or request additional review copies or an interview please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Sep 07, 202412:04Young female authors/entrepreneurs-Hallie Balogh and Auttie Grace, who is reaching for the stars...On July 16, 2024, it was a very special moment for me and the podcast. I was excited to have Hallie Balogh and Auttie Grace on the podcast. These beautiful ladies that I adore had me overwhelmed with excitement on the podcast. The young female authors/entrepreneurs are making great decisions in their lives. They are reaching for the stars. They are self publishing authors and want to help others to make their dreams come true. Hallie Balogh and Auttie Grace first met in 5th grade and that is when everything started. They quickly became known for always being together. You never only saw one of them, you will see them both. That 5th grade school year didn’t only spark their friendship, but it set the foundation for the Auttie and Hallie writing power-duo. From 5th grade and all through middle school, they spent their free time writing stories together. Once Covid-19 hit, they took it as an advantage to write their first novel, “Empire: To Earth and Back.” Honestly, it started as a joke, but by the end of high school, they had published their second novel, “Empire: At Esprit’s Core,” and won the national Inspirational Women in Literature award. Hallie and Auttie admit it was hard through school to remain close but they both had the same passion, writing. They are besties/sisters forever. As young female authors, they want to inspire others that no dream is “too big” when you’re passionate about something. They want to continue inspire people of all ages and I must say, they have inspired me, plus I have a soft spot for them. I am super excited for their future. When I first met them at the ages of 15 and 16 years old, I knew they will have a bright future. Now 18 and 19 years old, the world and myself can't wait to see what is next.. If you want to follow Hallie Balogh and Auttie Grace go to their website at hastoriesofficial.com/ or follow them on social media at H.A Stories. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Jul 24, 202416:39The Author and Writer who will never stop doing what she loves, Rachel Holm...The conversation I had with Rachel was genuine. She has a great support system, and she loves being an independent author. Rachel grew up in Western PA and found her love of reading early in life, supported by her parents with frequent trips to the library and local bookstores. She stumbled into the bookish world in late 2020 and has embraced the lifestyle whole-heartedly, diving headfirst into the Romance genre, becoming a book reviewer and Bookstagrammer. In 2021, she changed careers, took a job at an indie bookstore, and started her first official novel-length writing project. Now, Rachel is getting an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University and juggling too many story ideas for one brain to handle. She's excited to continue to share Happily Ever Afters with you that bring the swoons, the spice, and the humor. Rachel had a dream to do what she loves, and this dream became a reality in 2022. Rachel’s debut novel, "Carry Me Through Christmas," published November 10, 2022. Signed copies are always available for purchase. She continues to move forward with "Capitally Matched." Rachel’s currently working on a new series of interconnected standalones featuring five brothers while she pursues an MFA in Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University. When not immersed in her bookish world, you can find Rachel hanging out with her husband and two cats, spending time with friends in the Washington DC area, and rooting for Pittsburgh sports teams. You can find Rachel by her website at www.rachelwholm.com or social media at Instagram: instagram.com/rachelwritesromance Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@rachelwritesromance X: twitter.com/Rachel_W_H Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/RachelHolmAuthor Author Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/RachelHolm/ Newsletter Landing Page: rachels-romantic-ramblings.beehiiv.com/ Amazon Profile Page: www.amazon.com/author/rachelholm Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/14531699.Rachel_Holm or you can contact Mickey Mikkelson Publicist Creative Edge Co-Owner: Top Shelf Magazine Creative Edge Publicity - Home (creative-edge.services) 403.464.6925 for any interviews, etc. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Jun 21, 202417:21Gail Treasure, a retired teacher, writer & author who has something to say to the podcast..The conversation with Gail Treasure was a good down to earth conversation. Gail is a remarkable writer, author, and retired teacher. We had a very interesting conversation about her career and journey in life. Gail Treasure is a retired school teacher who still teaches occasionally. Gail attended York University, where she majored in French and Italian. Gail has always loved to write, has taken countless writing courses, and attended numerous writing workshops. She is currently writing a novel for pre-teens, and she can not wait to release it. Gail is happily married and has two scientist daughters who Gail loves very much. Gail grew up in Toronto but now resides in the beautiful town of Uxbridge, Ontario. Gail wrote a novel called "Wife by the Hour" which was inspired by her many trips to France, her fascination with peeling back layers of the institution of marriage, and her desire to shed some light on the issue of the rights of sex workers in modern society in a fictional way. Gail is in a women group of kicka$$ writers. RE:BOOKS, a prominent independent publishing house in Toronto, was established by renowned 10x bestselling author, Rebecca Eckler. With a mission to champion the idea that "what's good is read and what’s read is good," RE:BOOKS is dedicated to delivering captivating stories that even Eckler herself would love to devour. No book snobs allowed! RE:BOOKS helps women to get their books published—from the big idea to the bestsellers’ list. No excuses. No sugarcoating. By curating the most exciting titles in Canadian publishing, they continue to inspire readers, offering a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction titles. Therefore, Gail's novel "Wife by the Hour" is about a woman named Julia - Meet Julia, a confident and empowered middle-aged single mother gracefully balancing her professional life as the sought-after escort, “Just Julia”, a nod to Pretty Woman. She enjoys the lucrative work; however, faced with the shifting sands of parenthood, she has decided to exit her “under the covers” business and turn to a full-time teaching career, stepping away from the escort business for good. On her final day, Julia finds herself more than enjoying the company of her last client—a handsome man named Alex, who she soon recognizes as the husband of a friend with whom she had spent a turbulent summer au pairing in the South of France 25 years earlier. Julia is bewildered as she realizes that she has undeniably strong feelings for a man for the first time in her life. As Julia falls deeper in love (and lust) with Alex, she can’t help but dream that maybe—just maybe—he will reciprocate her feelings. When Alex asks (and pays) for Julia and her daughter to go to France, where he’ll be vacationing with his family, including his wife, Julia can’t say no, no matter how risky it is for everyone. Mostly, Julia wonders if and how it’s possible she can get Alex to leave his marriage for her. Alternating between past and present day, Julia reflects on her escorting experiences and explores the seven reasons why many men are reluctant to leave their marriages and choose to pay for intimacy instead. You can follow Gail Treasure at WEBSITE: rebooks.ca/ INSTAGRAM: @inspiredbyrebooks or @gailtreasure Or you can contact Sasha Stoltz Publicity: Sasha Stoltz at Sasha@sashastoltzpublicity.com | 416.579.4804 www.sashastoltzpublicity.com Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Jun 13, 202423:51Nathan Andres-M.A., Best Seller Author/Business Leader/Coach/LGBTQ Activist, keeps it real w/CaramelConversation with Nate on the podcast was very meaningful and super entertaining. We had a lot of fun talking about being your true self. He is very passionate about helping people and trying to help them go in the right direction in their lives. Nathan Andres, M.A., is a coach, LGBTQ activist, business leader, and best-selling author. The drive for Nate is to authentically serve others, and he developed into a love of helping people, ultimately leading to a career in Human Resources where he spent over two decades. Nate knows his life purpose is to be a light, building authenticity and resilience in others. Nate lived and traveled around the world to explore his mission to show people the way through their struggles and teach them how to care for their whole person. Though he only started developing the REAL model in adulthood, his friends and family supported him and told him that he had been coaching his whole life. A believer in life-long learning and specialist in career reinvention, Nate first earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Marquette University in 1995. He is a 2004 graduate of New York University’s Human Resource Management Graduate Diploma program. In 2015, Nate became a Certified Professional and Executive Coach through ICF and earned a Masters of Arts in Coaching, Learning & Development from Middlesex University, London in 2017. He is a member in good standing of the ICF - International Coaching Federation. Nate is a Columbus, Ohio (USA) native. Nate is truly a global citizen. He has traveled extensively around the world for business and pleasure. He is a popular public and online speaker, having engaged audiences across four continents. Currently residing between Washington D.C. and Singapore, Nathan has been based in Asia-Pacific for nearly 20 years;Great conversation with Richard Parker, the Founder of Diomo/ABusiness Buying Expert& Author Richard Parker and Caramel had a wonderful conversation on Keepin It Real w/Caramel Podcast. The conversation was so genuine and refreshing to know that Richard is truly in the world to help people. Richard Parker is the founder of Diomo Corporation – The Business Buyer Resource Center™ and author of the How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price© series. Richard has purchased fourteen of his own businesses and has been an advisor and broker to small business buyers and sellers for over three decades. He has written and been featured in more than 300 articles on the subject of buying businesses in The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Street.com. He is also a weekly contributor to Forbes Magazine. Richard was recently nominated for Inc. Magazine’s ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ award. Richard was born in Canada in 1961, and based in Florida since 1996, Richard Parker has been a business “junkie” since childhood, owning his first business at 12 and selling it profitably at 13 (this remains his favorite business story). His fascination with getting others involved in businesses started at this young age when he recruited seven neighborhood children as paper carriers and then successfully approached the local Sunday paper to grant him a master route with the idea of letting them solicit home delivery where there was none previously (sub-contracting the other kids and taking a percentage of their business of course) and so a career was born. The businesses have changed in the past 30 plus years, but the excitement remains. Richard feels “It has taken a lot of time, effort, and some painful experiences to develop the tried and true formulas that immediately identify a good business. More importantly is recognizing what particular business is ideal for the individual and which types are not. Good businesses run by the wrong people quickly turn sour, and that’s why so much of his material is devoted to helping each client buy a business that’s right for them. Richard can’t even begin to tell you how much he enjoys what he does for a living. Richard knows he is very lucky. He can’t wait to start each work day. That’s the beauty of owning a good business; it overtakes Richard in a way that he feels it is so incredible it’s nearly impossible to explain to someone who has never experienced it. That is exactly why Richard will help you achieve. You will soon understand his enthusiasm after you begin to follow his program and how you get to know each other. Richard is always available to help anyone. Richard promises he will do everything in his power to put you into the business of your dreams. If you are serious about being self-employed, then learn the right way to do it. How To Buy A Good Business At A Great Price© will teach you everything that you need to know, and his Personal Consulting Program will guide you at every step. You can go to Richard Parker website at www.richardparker.com, or you can go to his social media. Instagram: @richardparkerdiomo - YouTube and Facebook: Richard Parker Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas May 05, 202424:49Interview with Bill Hemmig, Author of Americana Stories Keepin It Real w/Caramel had an interesting conversation with Author Bill Hemmig. Bill was fun to speak with, and we had an amazing time. Bill Hemmig is the author of Americana: Stories and Brethren Hollow, both published by Read Furiously. His short stories appear in Read Furiously’s Life in the Garden State anthologies, The World Takes and Stay Salty, and in the Toho Publishing anthology, The Best Short Stories of Philadelphia, 2021. He has had stories published in the journals The Madison Review, Philadelphia Stories, and Children, Churches and Daddies (cc&d), and he is a three-time finalist in the New Millennium Writing Awards. By day, he is Dean, Learning Resources & Online Learning at Bucks County Community College in Pennsylvania.Read Furiously is proud to announce its newest title: Americana: Stories by Bill Hemmig. Bill Hemmig is also author of Brethren Hollow, part of Read Furiously One ‘n Done series and a contributor to the Life in the Garden State anthology series.Welcome to Bill Hemmig’s Americana, a collection of snapshots that capture everyday American encounters. From filling the bird feeder to a realtor conference (behind) the happiest place on Earth to the picturesque canals of Venice, each story celebrates the eccentricities hidden inside the fabric of an ordinary life. Americana: Stories is not just a collection of tales; it’s an invitation to experience the magic and diversity that make America truly special. Immerse yourself in the authentic voices, vivid landscapes, and raw emotions that define its citizens. Each page turn will leave you craving more and enthralled by Hemmig’s unparalleled storytelling prowess. Through his signature playful satire, first introduced in Brethren Hollow, Hemmig effortlessly captures the essence of American culture, taking readers on a mesmerizing journey filled with love, loss, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. With an incredible depth of characters and a keen eye for detail, Hemmig brings to life the untold stories of every from Read Furiously.You can follow Bill Hemmig on social media, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter(X), and many more.. or website athttps://readfuriously.com/ You can contact Mickey Mikkelson/PublicistCreative EdgeCo-Owner: Top Shelf MagazineCreative Edge Publicity (creative-edge.services)Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Feb 23, 202415:42Conversation with the beautiful Pop Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Shanaya Patel Keepin It Real w/Caramel had a great conversation with Pop Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Shanaya Patel. She is so amazing and very talented. We spoke about her journey in the music industry and so much more. Shanaya is very humble and so excited about her journey. Canadian pop singer, songwriter, and musician Shanaya Patel brings honesty and originality to her music that has the music industry paying attention. The confident, heartfelt voice combined with her passion at the piano brings lyrics to life. From a very young age, Patel knew what she wanted, and it was more than evident that she had the talent to go with the dream. Taking her cue from a world inspired by Ariana Grande, Alicia Keys, and JP Saxe, Patel worked hard to perfect her craft and to make her music her own. The singer/ songwriter’s YouTube cover of Julia Michaels “Issues” earned 4.1 million votes for her MTV ‘Cover of The Month’ nomination. In 2022, ready to step into the light, Patel signed with daCosta Talent, garnering her a spot in the changing entertainment industry, from music to voiceover and on-camera acting. It’s safe to say Shanaya Patel is placed to soar. Following the success of Patel’s two singles, “Not Bitter” and “Good Company,” expectations are high for the rising artist. With her growing popularity, Patel took the stage at many events, including appearances at iconic music venues The Danforth Music Hall and The Opera House in Toronto to rave reviews. In 2023, Patel released a small part of an original song on Instagram, earning a remarkable 1.4 million views. Patel followed with the full release of her single “August Twenty-Second.” The rest is history. The pop sensation has proven she is on her way with grace and maturity far beyond her age. One thing for sure is Shanaya Patel’s voice is a gift to her and to anyone who listens. Shanaya Patel is in the studio working on new music to be released soon. You can follow Shanaya Patel on many platforms such as instagram.com/shanayazpatel/ twitter.com/ShanayaZPatel www.facebook.com/ShanayaZPatel www.youtube.com/channel/UCZNq6FKeB3bj3R1ej_qHGCQ www.shanayapatel.com www.tiktok.com/@shanayazpatel Or Media Inquiries: Sasha Stoltz Publicity: Sasha Stoltz at Sasha@sashastoltzpublicity.com | 416.579.4804 www.sashastoltzpublicity.com Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Feb 10, 202413:27It has been 2 years, and another great conversation with the Bestselling Author - JP McLean It has been 2 years since I spoke with JP McLean. She was very excited to speak with me, and I felt the same way..so the feelings were mutual. When Keepin It Real w/Caramel spoke JP McLean, it was a pleasure speaking with JP. We had a ball catching up. She is full of life, and by way, the conversation was very fun. JP (Jo-Anne) McLean is a bestselling author of urban fantasy and supernatural thrillers. She is a Global Book Award winner, a CIBA finalist, and has received honours from the Eric Hoffer Book Awards, the Wishing Shelf Book Awards, the Whistler Independent Book Awards, and the Victoria Writers’ Society. Raised in Toronto, Ontario, JP has lived in various parts of North America, from Mexico and Arizona to Alberta and Ontario. JP holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business, is a certified scuba diver, an avid gardener, and a voracious reader. She had a successful career inhuman resources before turning her attention to writing. JP lives with her husband on Denman Island, which is nestled between the coast of British Columbia and Vancouver Island. JP love of reading started early. She has memories of sitting in her father's lap with a picture book from the library and dragging her finger along the page under words that her Dad would help her sound out. Her love of writing started somewhat later but ignited when she began writing what she loved: supernatural thrillers. Some call it urban fantasy, paranormal, or magical realism. The definitions overlap somewhat, but the thing they have in common is a fantastical element that forces you to suspend reality and ask the question, What if that were possible? JP stays true to herself, and she writes what she feels and she loves when the reviewers love what they read. Her reviewers call her books addictive, smart, and fun. I knew JP is someone special, she keeps elevating and I can't wait until one day she writes her movie, to me it going to sell very well, plus I want to be in it, that's if she let me, we will see. You can reach her through her website at jpmcleanauthor.com or through her social media sites. You can request additional review copies or an interview with JP McLean. Please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity:mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com/ 403.464.6925. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Nov 25, 202321:50Convo with K.T. Anglehart - Award-Winning Author is changing the way historical fiction is scribed!K.T. Anglehart and I conversation on Keepin It Real w/ Caramel was refreshing. I love speaking with entrepreneurs who can be themselves, and that is just what K.T. did.. She was herself. We could've talked for hours. I know we both enjoyed the conversation. Katrina Tortorici Anglehart is known as K.T. Anglehart is an award-winning author from Montreal, with a multilingual prowess in English, French, Italian, and “Spanglish”. A dedicated academic, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a graduate certificate in Scriptwriting, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Inspired by the wizarding world, the land of Narnia, and parallel planes, she penned The Wise One, inviting readers to connect with nature and its ever-present magic. Her exploration of the landscapes and folklore of Ireland and Scotland greatly influenced her debut YA urban fantasy, marking the inception of the Scottish Scrolls series. K.T. Anglehart is a passionate advocate for bunnies, thanks to her late Netherland Dwarf, Magic—the inspiration behind her imprint, The Magic Dwarf Press. When she’s not writing or diving into magical reads, she revels in hiking and antiquing, and Netflix binges alongside her high school sweetheart-turned-husband, Andy. They currently live in Toronto with their three pets: Nessie, a mysterious rescue dog from Puerto Rico, and their whimsical bunnies, Onyx and Stirling. K.T loves when the worlds collide for both teen and adult readers, who will love the fast-paced thrills and interplay of witchy fantasy, Celtic folklore, and reality in The Wise One—book one of The Scottish Scrolls series. A SYNOPSIS OF "THE WISE ONE" -Mckenna's never thought much of her nightmares, but on her seventeenth birthday, a vivid dream of burning at the stake awakens her dormant abilities, thrusting her into a world where faeries are real, spirits hold a grudge, and a High Priestess obsessed with a 16th-century prophecy is tracking her every move. Now, her overprotective dads, Seán and Andre, are forced to tell her the truth—they know who her birth mother is, and her life is not the surrogate story she's always been told Abigail, Mckenna's mom is some sort of mystic, and Mckenna a Wise One.Whatever the hell that means. With the help of a persistent little wren and company of a newfound friend, Mckenna journeys to Ireland in search of her mother and real answers. Along the way, she learns to harness her innate magic and trust her intuition, as best she can anyway—Cillian, a kind and passionate delegate who crosses her path, is proving much harder to read. Only her mother could truly help her halt her ill fate and prepare her for what's to come . . . before she gives into the darkness she knows is buried deep within. Amazon.com: The Wise One (The Scottish Scrolls Book 1) eBook : Anglehart, K.T.: Kindle Store K.T. Anglehart expertly weaves a story set in Ireland that is both timeless and unique, a perfect cross-market read for those searching for the next endearing urban fantasy classic. Therefore, K.T. reached out to readers to let them know that love is love, and it doesn't matter who you love as long as you both love your child. K.T. doesn't stop there she continues to reach readers in her new novel that will be released this month November 2023, "THE TWIN FLAME" - which you can find it at The Scottish Scrolls (2 book series) Kindle Edition (amazon.com). If you want to follow K.T. Anglehart on social media www.facebook.com/ktanglehart - www.instagram.com/kt_anglehart/ - twitter.com/kt_anglehart or website at ktanglehart.com/ You can request additional review copies or an interview with K.T. Anglehart, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity:mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com/ 403.464.6925. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Nov 05, 202323:42A Second Amazing and Funny Conversation with Award-Winning Author-Jennifer Anne Gordon I had a second great conversation on Keepin It Real w/Caramel Podcast "As We Say 100" with Jennifer Anne Gordon. Jennifer and I spoke back in 2021. It was great to catch up with her to see what she has going on. Jennifer is very funny and amazing to speak with, and by the end of our conversation, we both decided we will have a comedy tour sponsored by our publicist, Mickey Mikkelson. Now, all about Jennifer Anne Gordon - Jennifer is an award-winning author and popular host of the Vox Vomitus podcast. Her novel Beautiful Frightening and Silent won the Kindle Award for Best Horror/Suspense for 2020, Best Horror 2020 from Authors on the Air, and was a finalist for American Book Fest’s Best Book Award- Horror, 2020. It also received the Platinum 5 Star Review from Reader’s Choice as well as the Gold Seal from Book View. Her latest novel Pretty/Ugly won the Helicon Award for Best Horror for 2022, the Kindle Award for Best Novel of the Year (Reader’s Choice), as well as the Gold Medal from Literary Titan. Jennifer is a member of Mystery Writers of America, the Horror Writers Association (where she serves on a jury for the Stoker Awards) and is the Agents and Editors chair of the New England Crime Bake Committee. Her upcoming collection, The Japanese Box and Other Stories, was published in August of 2023 (Last Waltz Publishing) she is also a featured essayist in Let Grief Speak by Diane Zinna (Columbia University Press 2024).Her personal essays on grief, trauma, and horror have been published in The Horror Tree, Ladies of Horror Fiction, The Nerd Daily, and Reader’s Entertainment Magazine. The Japanese Box horror novel is the newest collection for Jennifer. A SYNOPSIS ABOUT THE BOOK: Simulacrum is a dark comedic tale about college life and love. It is the story of what happens when two sociopaths attend art exhibits, drink lemon vodka, and spar over everything and anything. Periods. Coloring books. Art. This is the story of our unnamed narrator... an origin story of a would-be, hopes to be, serial killer. The Japanese Box is a story that blends memoir, creative nonfiction, and the horror of a coming-of age story, and a coming of middle-aged story. Imagine growing up with a reflection that is often absent and a Japanese box that is filled with things that should never have been there. Memories. Violence. The Japanese Box is a love letter to anxiety, trauma, grief, and longing. It is a story of a child becoming an adult and all the ghosts and misfortunes that happen in order to survive. The Lithium Moon: Simone is an artist by day and an emotionally abused wife at night. She is a successful artist with a long history of schizoid effective disorder with bipolar tendencies. When her marriage goes from good to bad, she suffers her first miscarriage. The tragedy coincides with a wolf moon-trauma, and magic converge seems to converge in Simone's head. This story explores sadness, illness, hallucinations, full moons, and the creative process. What stage of grief is not a poem, or a song, but a dirge. Fantasy and facts, this poem walks a fine line between nightmares and memories. Grief stories and lovestories. Dogs and drama. Nightmares, and nevermore. The book is available worldwide in digital and paperback formats or at The Japanese Box and Other Stories: Gordon, Jennifer Anne: 9798986845135: Amazon.com: Books The Japanese Box and Other Stories: Gordon, Jennifer Anne: 9798986845135: Books - Amazon.ca - For more information you can visit her website at www.JenniferAnneGordon.com or you can go to any social media and follow Jennifer Anne Gordon. To request additional review copies or an interview with Jennifer Anne Gordon, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Oct 28, 202328:59Exciting & Romantic Convo "HONEYMOON AT SEA" A memoir by JENNIFER SILVA REDMOND/Writer & EditorKeepin It Real w/Caramel Podcast had a great time interviewing Jennifer Silva Redmond. We talked about her and her husband living on a boat. I feel this is so romantic and refreshing to hear. We spoke about how does it feels to live on a boat. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living on a boat. Jennifer loves living on the boat. She gets to travel and just be free. She told me that people ask her if she gets bored or how she could live in such a small space. I told her it is called having your peace. Jennifer Silva Redmond is a writer and freelance editor from California. Her essays, articles, and fiction have been published in numerous anthologies and magazines and on sites such as Brevity. She is on the staff of the Southern California Writers Conference and San Diego Writers, Ink, and was the prose editor for A Year in Ink, vol 3, and co-founder of the critically acclaimed Sea of Cortez Review. She lives with her husband Russel, an artist and teacher, aboard their current sailboat Watchfire, somewhere on the West Coast of North America. Formerly editor-in-chief of Sunbelt Publications, Jennifer is now their editor-at-large. She is currently writing a book about editing; her book reviews and blog posts about writing, editing, and sailing life can be found on her website. When Jennifer Silva married Russel Redmond, they decided to spend a year at sea, sailing in Mexico. The honeymoon tested their new relationship, not just through rocky waters and unexpected weather, but in the ways that living on a twenty-six-foot sailboat makes one reconsider what’s truly important. In this charming, meditative memoir, Jennifer recounts that first fateful year they spent at sea, moving back and forth through the waves of her life. On their first voyage, the couple sailed Watchfire to Baja’s Sea of Cortez, where they spent a year before sailing south along Mexico and Central America and through the Panama Canal. Jennifer’s unique experience on the boat weaves back and forth through time as she explores the events that led her to taking the first step onto the boat—from her childhood to the time she spent as a struggling actor in New York. About the book: The memoir of "Honeymoon at Sea" is in this deeply meditative, quietly funny memoir, Jennifer Silva Redmond and her husband Russel embark on a year-long sailing trip for their honeymoon. Over thirty years later, they’re still going. About RE:BOOKS: RE:BOOKS is a broad commercial independent publishing house based in Toronto, founded by 10x bestselling author Rebecca Eckler. We believe “what's good is read and what’s read is good.” — “RE:BOOKS will publish stories that I’d personally like to devour,” says Eckler. RE:BOOKS is committed to delivering interesting topics to readers and writers alike and to help female authors get published. Eckler also has a newsletter with 35,000 subscribers and offers author coaching services through her website. Call it a Canadian success giving back, or simply following her passion for all things books, RE:BOOKS Publishing includes the most talked about titles in Canadian publishing. You can find Jennifer Silva Redmond on her website: www.jennyredbug.com Or her website: www.rebooks.ca or her social media Instagram @jsilvaredmond - Substacks-honeymoonatsea.substack.com INSTAGRAM: @inspiredbyrebooks Booking/ Speaking Contact: Rebecca Eckler Founder and Publisher of RE:BOOKS rebookspublishing@gmail.com www.rebooks.ca Media/ Publicity Contacts: Sasha Stoltz: sasha@sashastoltzpublicity.com www.sashastoltzpublicity.com Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas Sep 30, 202328:39"Ai" is the new technology-Conversation with Ceo and Founder/Thomas "Ai Nerd" HelfrichWhen I spoke with Thomas Helfrich, the conversation was very interesting. We spoke about technology and how advanced this world is becoming. On August 4, 2023, I had a conversation with Thomas Helfrich. He knows a lot about technology, and our conversation was very informative and helpful to know. Thomas Helfrich is the CEO and the Founder of InstantlyRelevant.com, a progressive lead generation marketing company leveraging Ai to accelerate humans, not replace them. He is also the author of the book "Never Been Promoted" and the podcast host of the same name, "Never Been Promoted." InstantlyRelevant.com, a technology-driven digital marketing company that creates customized content and personalized social media engagement for founders, entrepreneurs, and startups. Their unique approach creates revenue opportunities by combining advanced, proven technologies with expert humans to deliver impactful content and engagement services all aligned to your business goals. Thomas has a fun, larger-than-life personality and is also the host of the Ai Nerd YouTube Channel and Podcast.Thomas "AI Nerd" Helfrich is the Pioneering Founder's Secret Marketing Weapon. Thomas builds trust and relevance for passionate founders, ambitious entrepreneurs, and pioneering startups by actually caring about them, their brands, and their customers. You can contact or follow Thomas Helfrich at Website: www.instantlyrelevant.com or Social Media: ● Thomas’ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/thomashelfrich/ ● Facebook - www.facebook.com/instantlyrelevant/ ● Instagram - www.instagram.com/instantly_relevant/ ● Instantly Relevant LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/instantlyrelevant/ ● YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOnif5N6g1edKE-8OSKPow/videos ● Twitter-https://twitter.com/instantlyrel ● Alignable www.alignable.com/alpharetta-ga/instantly-relevant-inc You can listen on all digital podcast platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to your podcast. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas Aug 22, 202339:40Heart to heart convo w/Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes-Author/Speaker/Educational Consultant/EditorDr. Katherine Hayes and I had a deep conversation on the podcast. The conversation was refreshing, and it gave the opportunity to express ourselves. Dr. Katherine Hayes is an author, speaker, educational consultant, and editor. Dr. Katherine Hayes has had her hand in leadership for many years. She loves speaking to groups and delivering messages with quick wit and real-life stories. Katherine is a freelance writer/content editor, a content editor/writing coach for Iron Stream Media, and a sensitivity reader for Sensitivity Between the Lines. She is a review board member and contributor to Inkspirations (an online magazine for Christian writers), and her writing has been published in Guideposts. Her work in art/writing is distinguished by awards, including the New York Mayor’s Contribution to the Arts, Outstanding Resident Artist of Arizona, and the Foundations Awards at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference (2016, 2019, 2021). She is a member of Word Weavers International and serves as an online chapter president and mentor. She belongs to FWA (Florida Writers Association), ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), CWoC (Crime Writers of Color), AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association), and AASA (American Association of School Administrators). She serves on the board of the nonprofit organization Submersion 14 and is an art instructor for the nonprofit organization Light for the Future. Katherine hosts the podcast Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality. She has authored a Christian Bible study for women and is currently working on the sequel to her first general market thriller novel. As a trainer of trainers, Katherine believes there are many ways to do things well, but only one way to do God’s will right. Katherine flourishes in educational and Biblical discipleship. Her sweet spot or zone of genius has evolved from a career spanning 20 years in education and both children’s and women’s ministry; Katherine morphed and transitioned into an educational consultant for charter schools, home school programs, and churches that led up program development; growth facilitating and public relations. Quickly identifying holes and problem areas in these projects, developing strategic planning and team building, Katherine combines over 20 years of experience into her current consulting business. Katherine provides executive-level accountability so you and your organization get the attention to detail they deserve, and you start excelling in a healthy, productive work environment. Katherine does have some fun facts, just naming a few. She is a black belt in taewondo, she loves watching TV and watching her superheroes, which we spoke about our favorite superheroes, and she likes cooking gourmet meals, there are so many other great fun facts about Katherine. She is an amazing person with great energy. If you would like to follow Katherine on her social media links, you can follow at: Website: https://www.drkatherinehayes.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/khutch0767 Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katherine.hutchinsonhayes Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authordrkatherinehayes/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Little-Black-Dress-Women/dp/1365056163 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-katherine-hutchinson-hayes-3b5a3254/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kathy.hayes/ Podcast (Apple): https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/murder-mysterymayhem-laced-with-morality/ade5f5bb-6cbf-4722-a421-9874b24fa49d Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/4zWmZckdnPsYG9CUAKkv1p If you want to interview her, please contact Mickey Mikkelson PublicistCreative Edge-Co-Owner: Top Shelf Magazine Creative Edge Publicity - Home (creative-edge.services)403.464.6925 - Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. Please follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas or email me at mscaramellucas@gmail.com to interview or book me or to be on my podcast. Jul 16, 202330:22Convo w/one of my favorite people, Dr. Michael Deeze, Author-U.S. Army Veteran-Retired Chiropractor Every time I speak with Dr. Mike, I have a blast talking to him. His sense of humor is funny to me. I told Dr. Mike, he should try stand-up comedy, but he didn't agree. His stories are funny and amazing. I totally respect him and truly adore him. I met Dr. Mike, when I went to Baltimore, Maryland, to accept my award for the Inspirational Media Award. Thanks to "And We Thought" Ladies - Jade and Wilnona, I would not have met Dr. Mike, if it wasn't for them, by the way, the ladies were and still are amazing, and their event was perfect. I interviewed Dr. Michael Deeze on July 14, 2023, and like always, I enjoyed it. I was excited to hear that his new novel will be coming out in September 2023, and he wrote it with his beautiful daughter. Congratulations to them. MICHEAL DEEZE was a child in the notorious Maplewood Commons housing projects of inner-city Chicago, growing up hard and fast. Surrounded by crime and violence, his family struggled to just hold their own while trying to escape their own poverty. Michael Deeze gained street sense young, and it became the backdrop for a life of multiple indiscretions and occupations. Michael Deeze is a natural-born storyteller—in life and in print. A child of the sixties, he draws extensively from his own diverse experiences and subsequent education to introduce the hapless Emmett Casey. As U.S. Army veteran and retired as a physician after 35 years in private practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Mike now lives in Illinois after spending decades living near the forests of Northern Wisconsin. He’s a devoted father to his three children, a magical daughter, two grown sons, and his dog. His first novels are the critically acclaimed Bless Me Father, and For I Have Sinned, The Heretic is the final novel in the series. Michael Deeze life experiences are numerous, and he held many occupations before pursuing a health care education and career. In his storied life, he has visited every state in the Union and worked on 5 of the 7 continents of the world. From shoveling manure to delivering babies, he has many life stories. Honing his skills as a public speaker while he served as a professor and administrator for a major university, he is an excellent storyteller an a very funny person with a beautiful heart. To know more about Dr. Mike, please go to www.michaeldeezebooks.com, or you follow him on all social media Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube as Michael Deeze. Thank you for listening to my podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram: @mscaramellucas@gmail Facebook: Caramel Lucas Jul 15, 202326:09Conversation with Kalee Boisvert, the Author of MAKE MONEY YOUR THING! Interviewing with Kalee Boisvert was very inspiring and empowering. Kalee Boisvert told us all about finance, and I feel the world differently needs to know how to save money. Kalee's conversation was very informative to the audience and myself. When I spoke with Kalee and she is very passionate about helping people with their financial situation. Kalee Boisvert has been in the financial industry for over 15 years, but her love of money started very young. Growing up in a single parent household, she watched her mom struggle with finances and wished there was something she could do to help. Around this time, she realized she needed to find her own way to save and earn if she wasn’t going to allow her circumstances to define her. And so, her own journey to financial literacy began. Today, as a single mom and financially independent woman, Kalee is called to support women in their financial lives. She felt the pull toward a career that would allow her to pursue this deeply personal goal to advocate for women and their money, which led her on the path to becoming a financial advisor. Being an advisor allows her to work directly with women to empower and support them and help put an end to any money-related stress and doubts. To further her efforts supporting financial literacy, Kalee has two books being released in 2023 – a children’s picture book called MoneyWise Mabel’s Bursting Bank - and a non-fiction book called Make Money Your Thing! Which aims to build confidence and empower people in their financial lives. Make Money Your Thing is an approachable guide to take women on a journey from avoidance and overwhelm to feeling comfortable and in control of their finances. This book provides simple action steps to learn the basics of money management, understand the importance of balancing the books, and embrace the uniqueness of your own personal situation. The end result is women feeling good about where their finances are right now and building a solid foundation for where you want to go in the future. When money is your “thing” you can feel completely at ease about making it work for you–and feel confident that your financial goals and dreams are all very possible. With inspiration from her own life, Kalee Boisvert has developed an easy-to-use system for women, young and old, to take control of their finances. You can find her book on Amazon. If you want to follow Kalee, go LinkedIn Kalee Boisvert - Instagram @kaleeboisvert - Twitter @Boisvertkalee and please check her website KaleeBoisvert.com To request additional review copies or an interview with Kalee Boisvert, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com | 403.464.6925. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas Jun 28, 202326:01A great conversation with the Award-winning Author, Meg Stafford, who talks about her new novel... The conversation with Meg Stafford was a very interesting conversation. We both talked about the relationship that I have with my daughter and her relationship with her daughters. Meg Stafford is a writer who loves exploration of all kinds. Her 2011 memoir, Topic of Cancer, won six literary awards (including being named "Best First Book" by the IBPA's Benjamin Franklin Awards) for its engrossing and hilarious portrayal of surviving and thriving after a life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer. For 25 years, she has been observing how small, remarkable moments enrich our lives in her monthly newspaper column, "A Moment's Notice." As a social worker in private practice, she's been helping others negotiate the terrain of relationships and connections for over 35 years. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two dogs, and one large cat. Award-winning memoirist Meg Stafford has an adventurous spirit, and this time, she takes us along for the ride. When her daughters venture into terra incognita – one of them meditating in the Himalayas and the other providing unarmed protection in the Colombian countryside – Stafford decides to go too. In the process, she reflects on her own lifetime of wanderlust and what it means for a parent to love and let go. Generous, insightful, and deeply funny, Stafford is the ideal tour guide for a journey as big as the world and as intimate as the human heart. Keepin It Real w/ Caramel Podcast know readers are going to read the perspectives from both daughters, giving readers a three-dimensional look at Nepal, Bhutan, and Colombia, as well as what it’s like to negotiate relationships between parent and young adult. This heartwarming book earned early praise and is now available in select bookstores north of Boston and online at major retailers, including Amazon. Please read this novel "Who Will Accompany You?: My Mother-Daughter Journeys Far from Home and Close to the Heart" “Meg Stafford hopes that readers will see a bit of themselves and new possibilities in these pages. For young adventurers, she hopes from their experiences, fans will have enthusiasm and remind them that there is so much to discover and embrace. For parents, Meg hopes their reflections help peope know that you can be the air under your children's wings -- even when clipping those wings might feel like the safer course of action,” said Meg Stafford. “Our travels highlighted that parent/child relationships don’t end, but they do change shape over time. It was enlightening to reflect upon that gradual transition throughout the pages of the book.” Stafford’s first memoir, Topic of Cancer: Riding the Waves of the Big C, won six literary awards, including being named Best First Book by the IBPA’s Benjamin Franklin Awards. Since first appearing on Amazon, Who Will Accompany You? is earning early accolades as well and has become an “Instant #1 New Release in Travelogues and Travel Essays,” as well as an “Amazon Bestseller in Family Travel Guides, Family Travel, and Parenting Teenagers.” “With Who Will Accompany You?, her second memoir, Meg Stafford, illuminates how there may be no greater test in parenting than trekking around the globe with your adult daughters. While she will always be Mom, this is a delightful masterclass in auditioning one another as adult fellow travelers,” commented Mark Gianino, Ph.D., MSW, Clinical Associate Professor, Boston University School of Social Work. “The voices of Meg, Kate, and Gale are distinct, while their love, humor, and trust are the bungee cords holding these three together, supple and strong. A humor-filled and colorful triumph!” If you want to contact with Meg Stafford, please Visit her websites @ www.MegStafford.com and www.whowillaccompanyyou.com/ - get social with Meg on IG | Linkedin - Thank you for listening and if you want to be heard email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas Apr 28, 202315:10Conversation w/Anne Lazurko, an Author who won her first Award-winning historical novel "Dollybird" Anne and I had a historical discussion and she is a great person to interview. We had an amazing time. She loves writing and traveling, this helps her have the ability to have the experience to share in her novels. Speaking with Anne, it was fun conversating about different topics. Her novel Dollybird is a great novel for people to read. Anne has great reviews on her novel "Dollybird." Dollybird, the WILLA Literary Award-winning first historical novel by Anne Lazurko, whose latest book, What is Written on the Tongue (ECW Press), was a finalist for the 2022 Glengarry Book Prize, now has a new home with Shadowpaw Press Reprise, which publishes new editions of notable, previously published work. Anne is so grateful to have Dollybird given a new life by Shadowpaw Press. To have her characters and her story available to new readers is simply a gift. For Anne as an author, she hopes to have readers who can now find the format of their choice. Dollybird is a page-turner for every character who is fully realized, crippled by pains specific and universal. Anne's writing is shot with poetry. Dollybird explores parents and children, men and women, siblings and female friends, and how these connections are complicated in the face of an indifferent, natural environment. Dollybird is available for order through most bookstores, online or off. It can also be purchased directly from Shadowpaw Press at shadowpawpress.com/product/dollybird. Shadowpaw Press, founded in Regina, Saskatchewan, by award-winning author Edward Willett in 2018, publishes new work by established and emerging authors through its Premiere imprint and new editions of notable, previously published work through its Reprise imprint. For more information, contact publisher@shadowpawpress.com or visit www.shadowpawpress.com. More about the book "Dollybird" Winner: 2014 WILLA Literary Award for historical fiction Shortlisted: 2014 Fiction Award, Saskatchewan Book Awards Twenty-year-old Moira, the daughter of a Newfoundland doctor, dreams of becoming a doctor herself; but when she becomes pregnant out of wedlock, she is banished to the bleak landscape of southern Saskatchewan in 1906. There, she must come to terms with her predicament, her pioneer environment, and her employment as a “dollybird,” a term applied to women who might be housekeepers, whores—or both. A saga of birth, death, and the violent potential of both men and the elements, Dollybird explores the small mercies that mean more than they should under a vast prairie sky that waits, not so quietly, for people to fail. Anne Lazurko’s second novel, What is Written on the Tongue, was released in the spring of 2022 by ECW Press and was shortlisted for the 2022 Glengarry Book Award. A graduate of the Humber Creative Writing Program, Anne has had short fiction and poetry published in literary magazines and anthologies and is active in the prairie writing community as a mentor, editor, and teacher. She writes from her farm near Weyburn, Saskatchewan. To can find Anne Lazurko on her website at www.annelazurko.com or on social media as Anne Lazurko. Anne Lazurko is available for interviews, media appearances, speaking engagements, and/or book review requests. Please contact mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com by email or by phone at 403.464.6925 Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucasFeb 16, 202316:12Interview w/Army Veteran/Divorced Parent/Fitness Trainer/Fitness Competitor/Chef/Podcaster-PJ CowanI had a wonderful conversation with PJ Cowan. Our conversation was amazing and super entertaining. PJ is a serial entrepreneur and he knows how to be a great parent to his children. Multi-tasking is PJ's great attribute. We touch on a lot of PJ's journey in life. Army Veteran, Divorced Parent, Fitness Trainer, Fitness Competitor, Chef, and now Podcast Host. PJ Cowan does it all. Currently residing in Atlanta, GA, he is ready to take on 2023 with open arms. He will be launching his podcast “Raw and Real Vet Talk” in March, you will get an insight into PJ's world. This won’t be just an ordinary podcast, as Pj is not just an ordinary man. He is open and honest and ready to speak on all those hard topics people are scared to speak about. You will hear about life in the Army, what it's like to be a Divorced Dad, and being a child's first teacher. His views on certain politics and how he sees the system when it comes to his kids. You will also learn why fitness became such a huge part of his life and why he enjoys training others. Raw and Real Vet Talk will feature guests from the Entertainment Industry, the Fitness Industry, Divorced Dads, Ex Veterans, and many more. Pj is giving others a platform to share their stories as well of difficult times and overcoming them. This is an opportunity for great conversation and a little debate. Serving 8.5 years in the US Army and then learning how to be a civilian again, PJ learned a lot of hard truths. Finding balance in life for many can be difficult, but even more so after the army. He has taught himself that one of the most important things in life is finding a way to love yourself and do what makes you happy. 2023 is looking bright for Pj Cowan. You can train with Pj, hear his voice on Raw and Real Vet Talk and who knows even catch him on stage competing again. The opportunities are endless and we can’t wait for the world to get to know his greatness. PJ is just a fun person to interact with and he has very great energy. PJ and I could have talked for more than 2 hours. If you would like to follow PJ Cowan on his social media, please follow Follow PJ on Instagram @cowanpj_ or raw_and_real_vettalk - Thank you for your service, PJ Cowan. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas Feb 11, 202329:47LISTEN TO CONVO w/ Dr. Tamara Rosier, the Founder of the ADHD Center and Conference/Keynote Speaker Dr. Tamara Rosier and I had a really deep and interesting conversation. We both agreed that we all need to realize that people are different, we are all human and we are not perfect. We spoke about people with ADHD and it was very important to hear the symptoms that people have with ADHD. Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., lives in West Michigan and is the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she and her staff work with individuals with ADHD (and their families) to learn strategies and develop new skills to live effectively with ADHD. Dr. Rosier is also the president of the ADHD Coaches Organization. She is a popular conference and keynote speaker and she is a frequent guest on podcasts and has published numerous articles about living with ADHD. If you have ADHD or don't know if you have ADHD, your brain doesn't work the same way as a "normal" or neurotypical brain does because it's wired differently. This difference in circuitry is not somehow wrong, incomplete, lazy, or shameful. However, it does present you with significant challenges like time management, organization skills, forgetfulness, trouble completing tasks, mood swings, and relationship problems are among the chief hurdles they jump through on a daily. Well, here’s the deal… When someone has ADHD, their brain is legitimately wired differently and focuses on different things than someone would expect them to. Therefore, it does present those diagnosed with ADHD with significant challenges around typical things that others do with ease of breathing. In Your Brain's Not Broken, Dr. Tamara Rosier applies her years of coaching others to explain how ADHD affects every aspect of your life so that you can finally understand why you think, feel, and act the way you do. The result? Practical tools that can dramatically improve your personal and professional life. Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD can be found at ISBN-10: 0190054514 ISBN-13: 978-0190054519 Publisher: Oxford University Press (February 14, 2020) Language: English you can also go to Dr. Tamara Rosier's website at www.tamararosier.com/ or go to her social media networks Dr. Tamara Rosier - This is very important to understand the symptoms of a person's mental and emotional state. Please don't put it to the side and say that person will be okay in a few minutes or moments, get help. A person can be crying for help but we tend to ignore it, please take a moment to analyze the situation. Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucasJan 07, 202340:31A super awesome, fun, and great energy conversation with LED Dancer - Stacey Daniels This is the first interview of the year. I interviewed LED Dancer, Stephanie Ross aka Stacey Daniels January 2, 2023, and our conversation was super awesome. We had so much fun that we forgot about the time. It was two girlfriends trying to catch up on old times. Stacey Daniels has such a great vibe and great energy. She has big dreams of becoming a dancer and I believe she is going to be 100% top-notch. Stacey Daniels is a college student at Daytona State College who is getting her degree in music production and technology. Stacey Daniels doesn't stop there she is a part of the dance team in college as well. Stacey Daniels has won awards for the best LED performance, best fire show, and aerialist of the year 2021/2022. Stacey Daniels loves to dance and music and she hopes to be one day a dancing DJ. Her dreams are big and one day her dreams will become a reality. One day Stacey Daniels will be touring the world doing what she loves DANCING. You can contact or follow Stacey Daniels on Instagram at Staceydaniels23 - Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas Jan 04, 202320:26
