Welcome to “Once and Future Authors,” Changing lives one book at a time. Each week, Stephanie Larkin, an author, independent publisher, and book coach will take you through the processes and strategies of getting your book finished and published. We will also be meeting and discussing with authors and publishing experts to tap into their experiences and expertise. There is one book out there that can change your life, and that is the book you write, so welcome aboard! This podcast is produce ...
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Meet author Leslie Shreve, the Founder & CEO of Productive Day. Leslie is an expert on workload management, efficiency, and productivity. She is the creator of Taskology® The Science of Getting Things Done. Leslie focuses on helping high-achievers get more accomplished in less time with less stress.By Stephanie Larkin
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Meet Deborah Franklin, author and publisher
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32:14Deborah Franklin is a visibility strategist for high achieving women entrepreneurs, a life coach, publisher and an award winning author. She strives to empower the voices of small business owners in the media. Deborah Franklin Publishing brings integrity and accountability to the publishing world, and you will want to meet this dynamic and energeti…
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An inside peek at the writer, editor, and publisher triumvirate with Catherine Manett and William McGee
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47:18Meet Catherine Manett, author of "Run Away Home: Tempered" and "Run Away Home: Shattered," her college professor-turned-editor William McGee, author of "Attention All Passengers" and "Half the Child" as they let us take a peek into their workflow and relationship, along with Catherine's publisher Stephanie Larkin of Red Penguin Books. You'll learn …
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Wayne Turmel is a writer, speaker and entrepreneur living and writing in Las Vegas. He’s the author of 10 non-fiction books, including "The Long-Distance Teammate-Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere," "The Long-Distance Leader-Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership," “Meet Like You Mean It- a Leader's Guide to Painless and Productive …
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John Ellison wrote "Some Kind of Wonderful" while in route from Rochester, New York, to a recording studio in Philadelphia. To date, this song has been covered by seventy-three artists, making it one of the most recorded songs in music history. Ellison isn’t just a musician; he’s an entertaining storyteller who weaves his narratives seamlessly, and…
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"Once and Future Authors Podcast" featuring author Maggie Smith.
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36:35Influenced by her former careers as a psychologist and a business owner, author Maggie Smith pens compelling stories of ordinary women who face extraordinary challenges with grit, brainpower, and strong doses of empathy and humor. She hosts the podcast Hear Us Roar and is managing editor of The Write City Magazine. From the author of the award-winn…
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Flying Where Dreams Soar: Cynthia Leier's Journey Through Change
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27:15Join host Stephanie Larkin on this captivating episode of the "Once and Future Authors" podcast, as she sits down with author Cynthia Leier to discuss her book, "Flying Where Icarus Fell." Cynthia's novel delves into the life-changing decisions of a woman leaving a troubled marriage, embarking on a journey of self-discovery, love, and loss. Through…
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A Life Unwritten: Lynn Zimmering's Memoir of Pandemic Creativity
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31:01Join host Stephanie Larkin on this episode of the "Once and Future Authors" podcast, as she welcomes guest Lynn Zimmering, author of "My Pandemic Paradox." At 92 years old, Lynn shares her remarkable journey of creativity and self-discovery during the pandemic, leading to the writing of Volume 2 of her memoir. Lynn's life is a tapestry of experienc…
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Meet author Roberta Samuels and her captivating books French Lessons - One Woman’s Tale of Sex, Wine, and House Renovation in la Belle France, and Vanished - A Valuable African Statue Stolen in Southwest France. Roberta shares her experiences and insights into crafting these engaging stories, transporting readers to the enchanting landscapes of Fra…
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Learn about Getting Over a Broken Heart with author Dr. June Owen
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29:45How does one get over the shattering pain of a broken heart. The death of a relationship through any means causes such pain and we will do anything to get over it. The question is, how? Meet Dr. June Owen, a clinical psychologist who has dealt with clients who have suffered terrible heartbreaks, as well as her own personal experiences including hav…
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Meet author Alexander Suslov of "Dead Souls Awakening."
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33:08Embark on a thrilling journey with "Dead Souls Awakening," a post-apocalyptic thriller that unravels the mystery of where the Messiah was during the three days before the Resurrection. Summoned back to earth by humans, the Messiah faces the Last Judgment – not outside the gates of Jerusalem but in a Las Vegas courtroom. Meet author Alexander Suslov…
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Tackling Parenting Challenges with author Derek Schuster
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29:40While numerous books delve into the realm of parenting, this unique publication stands out by addressing parents who face the challenges of violent and criminal behavior. Unlike others in its genre, "Youth in Jeopardy" draws on the author's extensive twenty-year experience in violence prevention work in the Bronx and East Harlem, providing a refres…
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From Sorrow to Self Discovery with author/poet Molly Sargent
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30:04In her latest release, "Sane Response," author Molly Sargent opens her heart and shares a profound journey of recovery in the face of life-altering disruptions. This intimate collection of poems, drawn from decades of Molly's personal journals, provides a heartfelt exploration of the emotional rollercoaster that accompanies major life challenges. S…
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Step into the enchanting world of Barbara Josselsohn, a literary virtuoso and the brilliant mind behind the historical fiction masterpiece, "The Lost Gift to the Italian Island" - second in her 3 book series. Barbara shares her journey from a seasoned newspaper reporter to a best-selling novelist and brings her characters to life with a rich tapest…
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Get in touch with "Nudges from the Other Side" with author Mary Connaughty-Sullivan
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29:09Author Mary Connaughty-Sullivan received a lot of advice on what to do and how to do it after she lost her 20-year old son, Aaron, to a fatal car accident on Memorial Day in 2010. See a counselor, sign up for a grief group, go here, go there, do this, do that. But I was completely lost and the only thing she knew for sure was that she didn’t want t…
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Meet Carren Strock, the author of "Married Women Who Love Women" on "the "Once and Future Authors" podcast
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32:57I am beyond excited to introduce you to the incredible author Carren Strock, the author of "Married Women Who Love Women." With her groundbreaking and poignant book, Strock delves deep into the reality of married women who have discovered their true sexual orientation and found love in other women. Her dedication to portraying the experiences of su…
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Discover the talent of Debbie DeLouise on the "Once and Future Authors" podcast
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28:40Debbie De Louise, the immensely talented and imaginative writer, has released to the literary world with her latest book, "The Case of the Llama Raising Librarian" - book 3 in her Buttercup Bend Mystery Series. Through her impeccable storytelling skills, she deftly weaves together a tale filled with mystery and intrigue that keeps readers eagerly t…
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"Once and Future Authors" podcast with guest Darlene Williams.
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34:54Darlene is publicly recognized as an award-winning personal and professional development coach. She is the Founder of The Higher Level Method, LLC which is the preeminent personal & professional development coaching Firm. The firm’s success formula: Higher Level Thinking + Higher Level Performance = Higher Level Results. Period! ™ She is a former N…
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"Once and Future Authors" podcast with author Gerald Everett Jones
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38:01Meet Gerald Everett Jones, a member of the Dramatists Guild and Women’s National Book Association, as well as a board member of the Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC) from Santa Monica. He is the host of GetPublished! Radio. His newest book - "Mick & Moira & Brad: A Romantic Comedy" - is a contentious but lighthearted story of Mick …
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Learn more about this beautiful collection of poems, designed from a journey of anxiety, fear, grief, and seeking validation. nicolette elsie (she/hers) is a modern poet, creator and hr professional. in everything she does she brings soft creative expression, compassion, and thoughtfulness for the subtle beauties in life. through her purposeful wor…
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Zibby Owens is an author, award-winning podcaster, entrepreneur, and CEO. Owens founded Zibby Media, a privately-held media company, in 2018, with her award-winning podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books. The company has since grown to include the publishing house Zibby Books, the magazine Zibby Mag, the podcast network Zibby Audio, the educati…
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Chris Jones is the author of "Headcase" - a thriller novel merging the world of psychology and sports. In "Headcase" Dr. Andrew Beck is the go-to sports psychologist for troubled pro athletes. There isn’t a head he can’t fix—except his own. When his inner demons get the best of him, he misuses his insider access to athletes in a wager which leads h…
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Meet author Dennis Galloway, author of Amazon #1 Best-Selling Fantasy and Adventure Fiction Novel, The Pen: Sultan's Wisdom, actor and student of the world. Dennis has been writing intriguing and exciting stories since the age of 8 years old. Growing up with an active, vivid imagination, and having lived and traveled around the world, experiencing …
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D. C. Gomez is an award winner, USA Today Best-selling Author, public speaker, mentor and podcaster. She writes in multiple genres from Urban Fantasy, Contemporary Lit, YA, Children’s Books, and even Devotionals. She has a quirky and at times dark sense of humor that can be seen across her different books. When she is not creating new stories, D. C…
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Amy writes novels, plays, poems and hybrid forms of fiction that explore the intersection of politics and culture. Some of her work is realistic, some is experimental. Some of it is dystopian, some is what Amy calls reality-fantasy. Amy's titles include The Potrero Complex, The Nighthawkers, Dreams of Song Times, and Fran: The Second Time Around.…
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Cos play and covers with author Danielle Orsino
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38:25Danielle M. Orsino is a fantasy novelist whose lifelong vision to create whimsical realms that her readers can escape to. Her compelling word-weaving pays homage to a multitude of personal muses, from Chris Claremont and George Pérez (both famous comic book writers), to Anne Rice and Wonder Woman. The creative spark of storytelling has been with Da…
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Join author Lois Schaffer in a crusade against gun violence
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33:52Activist, dance enthusiast, coordinator, administrator, and grants writer for nonprofit organizations, Lois Schaffer has devoted her energies to protecting human rights. Her activism prompted her to participate in marches and rallies in support of the civil rights movement and to protest the war in Vietnam. She was actively advocating the reduction…
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Debbie De Louise is an award-winning author and a reference librarian at a public library on Long Island. She is a member of Sisters-in-Crime, International Thriller Writers, Long Island Author’s Group, and the Cat Writers’ Association. She has a BA in English and an MLS in Library Science from Long Island University. Her published novels include C…
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Pat Kramer is a communications expert who creates original content for corporate and business entities for their outreach, marketing, and public relations efforts. Pat particularly enjoys taking seniors’ oral histories and transforming their stories into printed memoirs for their families.By Stephanie Larkin
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Former TV journalist Suzanne Lasky Gerard is the author of "????Questions???? for Professional Media Interviewers: At a Loss? Don't know what to ask your next guest? Here are 1500 + questions."By Stephanie Larkin
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Rob Samborn is a screenwriter, artist, traveler and entrepreneur, and author of "The Prisoner of Paradise." This novel takes place in Venice, Italy and is about an American couple who get embroiled in a 450-year-old mystery with the world's largest oil painting, completed by Jacopo Tintoretto in 1592. Along with the history, art and action/thriller…
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Join me with Anne-Christine Witzgall, author of “Freeing Rapunzel: Finding Peace After Trauma In A Divided Homeland” as we discuss generational trauma, family secrets, and so much more. Anne's book reveals the consequences family secrets have on each family member. It becomes clear that by hiding past experiences, trauma is transferred to the next …
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Fantasy writer Danielle Orsino has not only written the "Birth of the Fae" series - which includes "Locked Out of Heaven," "Thine Eyes of Mercy," and "From the Ashes," but she now stars on their covers as well. Meet Danielle and learn more about her writing, her cosplay, and what it is REALLY like to become a cover model.…
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Meet award-winning author Pauli Rose Libsohn
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40:20Pauli Rose Libsohn launched her literary career in 2014, when she arranged and edited a book of poems by her mother, Mitzi Libsohn, that marked the first book published by either of them. Since that first book, she has published over 10 more, including poetry, essays, children's books, a play, and her memoir, all of which have won various book awar…
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Once and Future Authors presents Dorothy Oger
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29:26The Navajo have songs to recover lost souls. I have poems. When I write poems, I am the magician of my life and of the world around me. I uncover deeper meanings and I resonate with the Universe. Here are 35 poems for you to resonate with and to bring healing to your soul. Perfect as a gift and for bedside table reading. The A5 format makes it easy…
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Author of "A Holistic Guide to Online Marketing", Joey Donavan Guido!
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34:25What would you think if you went to the doctor for an annual physical and he or she only checked your right arm and your left foot? That’s not a full physical, right? There’s a lot more that needs to be done in order to make sure you’re functioning properly — as a whole. It’s the same with online marketing. It has to be looked at holistically, as o…
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The Jumpstart your Biz coach, speaker and author Katrina Sawa!
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31:02Katrina Sawa is known as The JumpStart Your Biz Coach because she literally kicks her clients and their businesses into high gear. She works with highly motivated women entrepreneurs (and a few men!) who want to maximize and fast-track their business to make more money and enjoy more free time.By Stephanie Larkin
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Meet folklore-inspired fiction author Merideth Stoddard
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32:24Merideth is the author of "The Once and Future" series, including "The River Maiden," "Cauldron," Thrice to Thine" and "Nothing Good Gets Away." Celtic legends and modern life collide in this saga of a contemporary woman coming to grips with a destiny set in motion generations ago. Inspired by her unusual childhood in rural Appalachia, Sarah MacAlp…
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Once and Furture Authors presents Ellis Goodman
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29:04A collection of ten international stories covering a period of sixty years from the mid-twentieth century that explore human behavior in the face of remarkably unexpected circumstances. The subjects of each story find themselves faced with obstacles ranging from bearing witness to murder to the complications of greed and class superiority. Everyday…
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Meet author Deborah Burns, author of "Authorize It!"
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41:25Success in the transitioning world of work—where all companies and all business conversations are dramatically changing—demands original thinking, fresh approaches, and storytelling muscle. Enter Authorize It!—an insightful new method that will have you thinking like a writer and winning. The good news is that you don’t need to be a writer—you just…
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The Once and Future Authors Show with author Grace Sammon of "The Eves"
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41:09The Eves is a multi-generational novel portraying lives lived well and lives in transition. Filled with poignancy and humor, The Eves captures the conversations we wish we had had with our parents, if we had taken the opportunity, and the lessons we would want to impart to our children, if they were ready to listen. Told through the voice of the ps…
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Become Inspired with Suvendu Tripathy, Author of "The Crepe Jasmines"
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33:40Suvendu Tripathy, Author of “The Crepe Jasmines,” joins us today as we delve into the life, dreams, and future, of Partha Sarathi Panda, a young man from India who's got the world ahead of him. Suvendu writes about the complexities that Partha has to deal with, from starting off in a small rural town to then living in the city, finding his way thro…
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Welcome The Author of Over One Hundred Romances, Joanne Rock!
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33:10On this episode of the "Once and Future Authors" Podcast, we welcome the renowned Joanne Rock. Joanne has written over one hundred romance novels and isn't stopping soon! She is a USA Today Bestselling Author, so come hear what she has to say about how such a successful author got her start! Joanne Rock has written many different series', including…
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Meet Deborah Burns, Author, Founder, & Workshop Leader
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42:51Author Deborah Burns joins us today on this episode of "Once and Future Authors" to discuss her successful career and all of the lessons she has learned along the way! Deborah Burns, a media chief innovation officer for brands, was always focused on helping her clients in the most beneficial way possible. Living and working in the "Corporate World …
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Learn about Author, Journalist, & Speaker Christina Hoag
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34:45We welcome, the distinguished, Christina Hoag, Author of the YA novel "Girl on the Brink" on this episode of the "Once and Future Authors" Podcast! Christina, a former journalist, has written about a myriad of topics, writing for publications like Associated Press, the New York Times, Latin America For Time, Financial Times, and many more. She has …
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Welcome Wendy Beasley, Author of "Beasts and Butterflies"
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31:51On this episode of the "Once and Future Authors" Podcast, we welcome Wendy Beasley, Author of "Beasts and Butterflies." Wendy has been writing her whole life, starting with articles, and publishing a weekly column for a national magazine, and two non-fiction books. She focused mainly on non-fiction until the chance arose to tell a story to her gran…
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Learn about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict with Max Levin, Author of "Under the Stretcher"
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32:21On this episode of the "Once and Future Authors" Podcast, we are joined by Max Levin, Author and American-born Israeli soldier. Here to discuss his novel "Under the Stretcher," it allows readers to learn what life is like for an Israeli soldier today. For those who want to learn more about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this book offers personal…
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Welcome The Insightful Author, Linda Maria Frank
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38:43On this episode of the "Once and Future Authors" Podcast, we meet with Author Linda Maria Frank, a multifaceted creator who has been inspiring, teaching, and fascinating people for years! One of Linda's newest books, "The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island" focuses on the mystery and adventure of a group of eighth-graders who stop at nothing to unc…
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Join Our Quest for Inspiration with Author Danielle Orsino!
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39:07Meet Danielle Orsino! On today's episode of "Once and Future Authors," Author of "Birth of the Fae: Locked Out of Heaven," Danielle Orsino, joins us and tells her inspiring story of how she became the writer she is today. The genesis of her first book came to be while she was treating a patient at her job. He needed a distraction from his treatment…
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Follow Your Dreams with the Multi-Faceted Storyteller, Shannon Denise Evans!
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34:47Shannon Denise Evans has put her passion to work in all kinds of creative disciplines, from playwriting, composing, and songwriting, to being an author, novelist, and even more! "Velvet Moon Chronicles: The Leveling," written originally as a Broadway play, transformed into the novel it is today through hard work and dedication. Shannon tells us how…
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