Best Libby Knight Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 183: Novelist Spotlight #183: The amazing power of AI chatbots for authors 39:54

3d ago39:54

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In the spotlight is Hank Quense, whose latest book is titled “The Author’s AI Tool Kit: From Concept to Publication.” Quense’s fiction works include the Gundarland series, the Princess Moxie series, and the soon-to-be-published Zaftan series. His non-fiction books include titles such as “How to Self-Publish and Market a Book, “Book Marketing Fundam…

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Episode 182: Novelist Spotlight #182: A conversation with New York literary agent Melissa Edwards 50:07

11d ago50:07

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In the spotlight is Melissa Edwards, literary agent and executive vice president at Stonesong, the New York-based literary agency. She also acts as a contract consultant for authors and agents under the business MLE Consulting. We discuss: >> Traditional versus self-publishing >> Handling incoming manuscripts >> Importance of the query letter >> St…

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The Delphi Murders - Abby & Libby 4:20

12d ago4:20

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In 2017, two teenage girls—Abby Williams and Libby German—went for a hike on a local trail in Delphi, Indiana. They never came home. What makes this case so haunting isn’t just the tragic loss of life—it’s the chilling clue Libby left behind: a grainy photo and a voice recording of their suspected killer. In this episode of True Crime in Five, we b…

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The Sydney Family Massacre - The Lin Family Murders 5:30

14d ago5:30

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In July 2009, five members of the Lin family were found bludgeoned to death in their suburban Sydney home. The case stunned Australia—not just for its brutality, but for the betrayal at its core. What looked like a motiveless massacre was, in fact, a calculated attack by someone the family knew and trusted. In this episode of True Crime in Five, we…

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The Grandma Serial Killer - Dorothea Puente 6:27

19d ago6:27

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She looked like a sweet grandmother running a humble boarding house. But Dorothea Puente was hiding a dark secret—dead bodies buried in her backyard, and government cheques cashed in their names. Between 1982 and 1988, Puente preyed on society’s most vulnerable: elderly and disabled tenants who thought they’d found refuge at her Sacramento home. In…

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Episode 5: The Iced Coffee Killer - Jessica Wongso 5:10

21d ago5:10

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A friendship, a café catch-up, and a suspicious cup of Vietnamese iced coffee. In January 2016, Wayan Mirna Salihin collapsed and died moments after sipping a drink at a glitzy Jakarta café. CCTV captured the whole thing—and the footage went viral. But what really happened that day? And was Jessica Wongso, her former college friend, truly guilty of…

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Episode 4: The Australian Cannibal - Katherine Knight 4:57

26d ago4:57

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Katherine Knight committed one of the most horrifying crimes in Australian history—murdering her partner John Price, skinning him, and preparing parts of his body for consumption. In this five-minute episode, we break down the life of Australia’s first woman sentenced to life without parole. From a violent upbringing to a string of abusive relation…

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Episode 181: Novelist Spotlight #181: Ghostwriting memoirs with Ruby Peru 1:00:33

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In the spotlight is Ruby Peru who, studied under Kurt Vonnegut during the 1980s, and David Foster Wallace during the 1990s, and today ghostwrites memoirs, as well as offering developmental editing services. She has also written a novel titled “Bits of String too Small to Save,” among other books. We discuss: >> The distinction between memoirs and a…

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Episode 3: The Supreme Incel - Elliot Rodger 4:27

28d ago4:27

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In 2014, Elliot Rodger carried out a calculated and deeply disturbing mass killing in California—fuelled by misogyny, resentment, and a desire for revenge. In this five-minute episode, we break down how a privileged young man became a violent figurehead for the incel movement. From his twisted manifesto and YouTube rants to the horrifying events of…

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Episode 2: The Hanging Tree Deaths - The Chundawat Family 4:50

1M ago4:50

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Eleven family members, found dead in their home—ten of them hanging, blindfolded, gagged, and tied. No signs of forced entry. No clear explanation. In this five-minute episode, we break down one of India’s most disturbing and baffling cases: the Burari deaths. Was it murder? A cult? Or something even more complex? From eerie diary entries to the ps…

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Episode 180: Novelist Spotlight #180: ‘Book of Souls’ and ‘Book of Demons’ author Kevin Moore 1:05:27

1M ago1:05:27

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In the spotlight is Kevin Moore, author of “The Book of Souls,” a mystical ghost story and the first in a series of books featuring protagonist Jack Kelly and his paranormal abilities. The sequel to that book is “The Book of Demons” (think Harry Potter meets The Exorcist). Moore will continue the Jack Kelly paranormal saga with a third book release…

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Episode 1: The Real Wolf Creek Killer - Ivan Milat 5:08

1M ago5:08

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Ivan Milat is one of Australia’s most notorious serial killers—and the real-life inspiration behind Wolf Creek. In this five-minute breakdown, we dive into how he turned the Hume Highway into a hunting ground, how a British backpacker named Paul Onions narrowly escaped, and how a series of brutal murders in the Belanglo State Forest shocked the nat…

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Welcome to True Crime in Five 0:53

1M ago0:53

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Welcome to True Crime in Five, where we'll be breaking down true crime cases in five minutes. So if you're into bite-sized true crime that still hits hard, tune into our episodes and join the party 🪩 Support the showBy Jojo Newman

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Episode 179: Novelist Spotlight #179: A conversation with the creator of the Nena Knight series of suspense novels 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

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In the spotlight is Yasmin Angoe, the Anthony-nominated author of the critically acclaimed thriller Her Name Is Knight of the Nena Knight series, which has been optioned for a television series. Her Name Is Knight has appeared in the New York Times Book Review, OprahDaily.com, POPSUGAR, Nerd Daily, the Washington Independent Review of Books, The Gu…

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Episode 178: Novelist Spotlight #178: Political thriller novelist Michael Fedor 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

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In the spotlight is award-winning political fiction writer Michael Fedor. He is the author of three published novels: “Tree of Liberty,” “What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose” and “The Senate Deception.” With more than 20 years of political organizing experience, Fedor is known for writing fast-paced and dramatic copy, underpinned by meticulous resea…

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Episode 177: Novelist Spotlight #177: Detective novelist Libby Cudmore and her five tips for writing series characters 1:03:39

3M ago1:03:39

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In the spotlight is Libby Cudmore, Shamus and Black Orchid award winner and the author of the acclaimed novel The Big Rewind, as well as a novel titled Negative Girl. Her short stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine and Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, among other publications. She has also co-edited the Anthony-nominated anthol…

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Episode 176: Novelist Spotlight #176: Bestseller Abigail Owen and her four tips for writing great beginnings 1:07:45

3M ago1:07:45

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In the spotlight is Abigail Owen, the #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 books that range from YA epic romantasy to adult modern mythic romantasy to super-spicy adult paranormal romance. She is also the author of a Writer’s Digest article about how to get your novel off to a great start. We discuss: >> The writers…

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Episode 175: Novelist Spotlight #175: Time traveler Amy Daughters writes to Facebook friends and books to the reading public 1:04:04

4M ago1:04:04

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In the spotlight is Amy Daughters, author of the books “Dear Dana” and “You Cannot Mess This Up.” She is also a keynote speaker and a “spreader of the hope.” >> Writing letters >> Facebook connections >> Her appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show >> Comedic writing >> The Houston Astrodome >> The Texas panhandle >> Her time in England >> Writing for…

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Episode 174: Novelist Spotlight #174: Flash- and micro-fiction author Ran Walker on the nature of the craft 1:06:22

5M ago1:06:22

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In the spotlight is Ran Walker, short fiction proponent and the author of more than 35 books, ranging from novellas, short stories and flash fiction to micro-fiction and poetry. Walker worked in magazine publishing and practiced law in Mississippi before fully committing himself to fiction writing. He is also at work on various short movie projects…

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Episode 173: Novelist Spotlight #173: Bestselling historical novelist Alyson Richman 1:00:51

5M ago1:00:51

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In the spotlight is Alyson Richman, a USA Today and international bestselling author of historical novels, including “The Velvet Hours,” “The Garden of Letters,” and “The Lost Wife,” which is in development as a motion picture. Alyson Richman is also an accomplished painter, and her novels combine her penchant for art, historical research and trave…

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Episode 172: Novelist Spotlight #172: National Book Award finalist moves from traditional to self-publishing 50:20

5M ago50:20

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In the spotlight is Sandra Scofield, a National Book Award finalist who made the monumental decision to move from traditional publishing to self-publishing with her ninth novel, titled “Little Ships,” which Scofield deems her best and most mature work yet. In addition to her novels, Scofield has authored a memoir, a book of essays, a book of storie…

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Episode 171: Novelist Spotlight #171: Opera singer faced the music and became a fiction writer instead 1:03:29

6M ago1:03:29

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In the spotlight, joining us from the City of Brotherly Love, is C.J. Spataro. C.J. (who also goes by the name Carla) is cofounder of the literary magazine Philadelphia Stories and director of the MFA writing program at Rosemont College, as well as director of the master’s in publishing program at the college. Her short fiction has won numerous awa…

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Episode 170: Novelist Spotlight #170: Remembering the great novelist Paul Auster and his electric imagination 53:21

7M ago53:21

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In the spotlight is the late, great novelist Paul Auster and one of his friends and biographers, I.B. Siegumfeldt, who spent three years logging conversations between herself and Paul Auster and compiling those conversations into a book titled A LIFE IN WORDS — a wide-ranging dialogue between Auster and the Danish professor, in what has been called…

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Episode 169: Novelist Spotlight #169: From the Department of Homeland Security to thriller writer 1:06:40

7M ago1:06:40

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In the spotlight is Chad Boudreaux, former deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security where he advised department leader Michael Chertoff, and current chief legal officer at Huntington Ingalls Industries, the nation’s largest military shipbuilder. Along the way, Boudreaux became a novelist, writing the thrillers “Scavenger H…

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Episode 168: Novelist Spotlight #168: Edinburg, Scotland psychological thriller writer Rosie Walker 1:01:18

7M ago1:01:18

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In the spotlight is Rosie Walker, author of psychological thrillers, her latest being “My Husband's Ex.” That novel was pre-dated by three other psych trillers: “The Baby Monitor,” “The House Fire” and “Secrets of a Serial Killer.” We discuss: >> The role of the unconscious mind >> Plotting and analysis using an Excel spreadsheet >> Hitting a daily…

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Episode 167: Novelist Spotlight #167: Media strategist Paula Rizzo on the 10 questions every author needs to answer 46:07

7M ago46:07

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In the spotlight is best-selling author, Emmy-award-winning television producer and media strategist Paula Rizzo. She did the television production thing for nearly 20 years before going on her own to train experts, authors and entrepreneurs on how to be media-ready and build their reputations in the traditional and social media realms. We discuss:…

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Episode 166: Novelist Spotlight #166: Hot new Canadian author Deepa Rajagopalan 45:16

8M ago45:16

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She was born in Saudi Arabia, moved to India as an adolescent, and later to the United States and Canada in her twenties. Today, Deepa Rajagopalan has published a short story collection titled “Peacocks of Instagram,” whose title story won the 2021 PEN Canada New Voices Award, and is now working on her first novel, titled “We Have Come Empty Handed…

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Episode 165: Novelist Spotlight #165: Barbara Kyle, actor turned novelist and book coach 1:05:59

8M ago1:05:59

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She began her career as an actor for stage and screen, then became a novelist around age 40, selling more than half-a-million books thus far. Today, Barbara Kyle is also a mentor, book coach and popular speaker at writers’ conferences. We discuss: >> The move from acting to fiction writing >> Three things agents and publishers must see and the firs…

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Episode 164: Novelist Spotlight #164: John Darnton, Pulitzer-winning NYT veteran turned novelist 1:07:41

8M ago1:07:41

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In the spotlight is John Darnton, novelist and author of six novels, including “Burning Sky,” his latest. Darnton worked 40 years at the New York Times cover city hall before becoming a foreign correspondent in Africa; Warsaw, Poland; Madrid; and London. Along the way he won a Pulitzer Prize and two George Polk Awards, while moonlighting as a novel…

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Episode 163: Novelist Spotlight #163: Rachel Turow on using self-talk to optimize your writing and mental state 49:15

9M ago49:15

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In the spotlight is Rachel Turow, a San Francisco native who earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oregon. She is the author of the book The Self-Talk Workout: Six Science-Backed Strategies to Dissolve Self-Criticism and Transform the Voice in Your Head. We discuss: >> The principles of self-talk >> Feeling bad about feeling …

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Episode 162: Novelist Spotlight #162: A conversation with the author of “The Fragment from the Shroud” 44:47

9M ago44:47

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In the spotlight is U.K.-based novelist Marek Handzel, the author of six titles, including the forthcoming book “The Anchorite.” His other titles include “The Dojang,” “I Must Stay Home,” “Redemptio,” “Through Open Doors” and “The Gaff.” We discuss: >> The Shroud of Turin >> Isolation >> Catholicism >> Martial arts >> Writing at night >> Naming cha…

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Episode 161: Novelist Spotlight #161: Remembering “Catch-22,” the landmark Joseph Heller novel 1:02:19

10M ago1:02:19

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In the spotlight is the late novelist Joseph Heller of Catch-22 fame, and one of his biographers, Tracy Daughtery, who is himself the author of six novels, a novella connection, six short story collections, a book of personal essays, and a collection of essays on literature and writing. In addition, he has published biographies of Donald Barthelme,…

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Episode 58 : 3 Key Indicators of Productivity Mastery 19:41

10M ago19:41

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In this episode we delve into 3 essential indicators of productivity and time management mastery. Discover how to align your system with your unique strengths and goals so that you can thrive both personally and professionally. 3 Key skills of mastery: Recognising and Reframing Unhelpful Thoughts and Behaviors: Learn to quickly identify and transfo…

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Episode 160: Novelist Spotlight #160: A conversation with award-winner author Tom Zoellner 54:55

10M ago54:55

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In the spotlight is Tom Zoellner, the author of nine nonfiction books, including Island on Fire: The Revolt that Ended Slavery in the British Empire, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for the best nonfiction book of 2020 and a finalist for the Bancroft Prize and the California Book Award. He works as a professor at Chapman University…

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Episode 57 : How to Feel Good About Sales 24:14

10M ago24:14

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Episode Description: In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology of money, sales, and pricing. If talking about pricing makes you uncomfortable, you're not alone. Learn how to shift your mindset to become more confident and effective in your sales approach. Introduction to Sales Discomfort Common feelings of ickiness and dread around discussi…

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Episode 159: Novelist Spotlight #159: Biographer Laurence Leamer on Capote, Hitchcock, Carson, Warhol and others 1:01:30

11M ago1:01:30

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In the spotlight is biographer and storyteller Laurence Leamer, whose most recent bio, “Capote’s Women,” has been turned into a Hulu series and has been nominated for five Emmy Awards. He is the author of more than 18 books, including five New York Times bestsellers and one off-Broadway play. We discuss: >> His choice of subjects >> His work style …

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Episode 56 : Your Time, Your Rules: Take Control and Reclaim Your Day 11:36

11M ago11:36

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Imagine starting your well-planned day, only to have it disrupted by a call asking for a favour. You feel trapped, frustrated, and disempowered as your day is taken over. Let's consider who is truly responsible for this situation: the person calling or yourself for not setting boundaries and managing expectations? In this scenario are you prone to …

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Episode 55 : Create Your Content Map in Minutes - mini workshop 16:37

11M ago16:37

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Do you struggle to come up with enough marketing content to stay visible and reach new people? In this episode I'll help you to quickly and easily create an effective content map in minutes without reinventing the wheel or straying from your core messaging. This method helps you to work smarter, not harder. This podcast is more like a mini-workshop…

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Episode 158: Novelist Spotlight #158: Nurse, lawyer, justice advocate, novelist 1:05:08

11M ago1:05:08

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In the spotlight is Amanda DuBois, author of the Camille Delaney mystery series. She is the founder and managing partner of the DuBois Levias Law Group, a woman-owned boutique family law practice in Seattle. She was also a former high-risk labor and delivery nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center, before beginning her legal career in …

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Episode 157: Novelist Spotlight #157: Bookstores alive and well — and here is a novelist who started one 36:42

12M ago36:42

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In the spotlight is Paula Treick DeBoard, novelist and new bookstore owner. In April 2024, DeBoard opened Bookish in Modesto, Calif., and discusses her motivation and her strategy for succeeding. She is also the author of four family dramas, the novels “The Mourning Hours,” “The Fragile World,” “The Drowning Girls” and “Here We Lie.” She also teach…

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Episode 54 : Finding Your Business Sweet Spot: Aligning Your Passion with Your Customer Needs 18:26

12M ago18:26

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In this episode of the "Elevate Your Small Business" podcast, host Libby Knight delves into the concept of finding the sweet spot in your business. She explains how you can create products and services that align both with your passions and your customers' needs. This intersection is where you can offer the most value, providing solutions that reso…

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Episode 53 Productivity for More Success and Freedom 13:56

1y ago13:56

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Is Productivity a 'dirty word' with connotations of busyness, boring tasks and being hard? The traditional definition of productivity isn't very inspiring or highly motivating. So how can we redefine productivity so that it gets us to our goals faster in a way that feels more uplifting and purpose driven. In this episode we're opening our minds to …

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Episode 156: Novelist Spotlight #156: Deconstructing master novelist Don DeLillo 1:11:04

1y ago1:11:04

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Ask literary critics to name the greatest American novelists of the past 50 years and Don DeLillo’s name is sure to be there. DeLillo, now 87, has written more than 18 novels and has won awards ranging from the National Book Award and PEN/Faulkner Award to the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. Discussing his career during this episode…

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Episode 52 : How to Have More Freedom as a Small Business Owner 21:38

1y ago21:38

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The likely-hood is that one of the reasons you started your own business, rather than getting a conventional 'job' was because you wanted more freedom. What does freedom feel like? Is it working where and when you want, or is it so much more than that? In this episode I'll share how your freedom is being stolen from you and how you can reclaim it s…

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Episode 155: Novelist Spotlight #155: Bestselling author Matt Coyle, creator of the Rick Cahill crime novels 1:02:49

1y ago1:02:49

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Matt Coyle is the author of the best-selling Rick Cahill crime novels. Though he has wanted to be a crime writer since age 14, his actual foray into crime fiction was delayed for 30 years while he spent time managing a restaurant, selling golf clubs for various golf companies, and doing national sales for a sports licensing company. He wrote nights…

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Episode 51 : The Right Audience, Offer and Message 20:11

1y ago20:11

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In this episode I'm focusing on the importance of the killer combination - the right audience, the right offer and the right message. When we think of these in isolation there can be a mismatch, but when they work beautifully together they have the potential to be a game changer for you and your business. So take a listen and check in on your own a…

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Episode 50 : How to Build 'Know, Like and Trust' so that Potential Buyers Can Say Yes! 20:30

1y ago20:30

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In this podcast episode you'll learn how to build trust with your potential buyers, so that they can say yes to your product or offer. Discover why testimonials, shared values, and understanding buyer needs are crucial. Learn how to communicate your offer with clarity, so you can guide your prospects towards their confident decision to say yes and …

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Episode 154: Novelist Spotlight #154: The light and darkness of famed novelist William Styron 1:08:23

1y ago1:08:23

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In the spotlight is William Styron, the famed author of novels that included “Sophie’s Choice” and “The Confessions of Nat Turner.” Joining the great author in the spotlight is William Styron biographer Jim West, professor of English, emeritus, at Pennsylvania State University. He is a biographer and book historian, and the author of several books,…

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Episode 153: Novelist Spotlight #153: The great John Updike, revisited by James Schiff 1:02:18

1y ago1:02:18

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In the spotlight is John Updike and University of Cincinnati literature professor James Schiff, author of the book “John Updike Revisited.” Schiff, who is also editor of the John Updike Review, talks about Updike’s more than 60 books, short stories, poetry, reviews and letters — and the two Pulitzer Prizes and other awards. We discuss his: >> Time …

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Episode 49: 5 Things You're Doing In Your Business That Are Slowing Down Your Progress 28:29

1y ago28:29

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What are 5 things that you may be doing in your business in an attempt to grow, that aren't producing the desired affect? Instead, they are consuming your precious time, without rewarding all that effort? In this episode I highlight 5 common mistakes that entrepreneurs are making that, instead of accelerating their progress, are in fact, slowing th…

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