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Ms. McBookworm

Ms. McBookworm

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The Ms. McBookworm podcast is a place for women who write fiction to share their stories in audio form—and ultimately to tell God's bigger story through their smaller ones. Season 1: Sweeter, a novel by Jere Steele Season 2: Helen Dent Season 3: Victoria Gentry Bonus: Mr. McBookworm—Jason Eliot Norris Season 4: Krissi Dallas Season 5: H.L. Burke Season 6: Marlayne Giron Season 7: Flash Fiction by Storm Shultz Bonus: Author Julie Bonn Blank Season 8: Faster, second novel by Jere Steele
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I'm a former health talk radio host (18+ years) and I want to create a behavioral health focus for my podcast. My shows may be 10-12 minutes up to about 30-45 minutes - depending on the topic and if I bring a guest in via online connections. The content will be clinically sound material, opinion, and topical headline issues (trauma, school shootings, workplace depression, bullying, parenting, etc). I have 45+ years in behavioral health. I'm the co-creator, and co-writer of Episodes-The Movie ...
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Ms. McBookworm goes to a bookstore! This episode is different from all of our previous ones because it is a live interview onsite at a bookstore. Authors Katherine Briggs and Helen Dent joined Jere Steele at Logos Bookstore in Dallas for a Q&A about their young adult novels, what authors inspire them, and how they love to connect with their readers…
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Hurricanes, Tornado Storms, Flash Floods, Mudslides, Forest Fires, & Trauma: What To Say and Not Say To Children and Adolescents We get multi-level, print and electronic, and tragically repetitive news stories that adults take for granted. Still, the weather and natural disasters emotionally impact children because the drama leads to the trauma. Re…
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Jere talks with Jordan Millsaps about writing romantic comedy, her writing process, and Spark Flash Fiction. Website: JordanMillsaps.com The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories from Christian women. This is a place for women who write fiction to share stories in audio form and ultimately to tell God’s bigger stories through our smaller ones.…
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We talk to Alphonse Dotson, a former NFL defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders, and owner of Dotson-Cervantes Winery. He along with his wife Martha Cervantes went from the sparkle of a dream to growing some of the most-prized grapes in Texas, and creating the most exquisite wines. We will discuss how his life experiences have taught him determin…
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Tom McNulty, M.S. has 45+ years in behavioral health. As such, he was very excited about interviewing DENT Neurologic Institute's Director of Addiction Medicine, Dawn Harbatkin, M.D. - board-certified in Addiction Medicine and also in Internal Medicine. If you have a family member, neighbor, co-worker, colleague, or friend struggling with addiction…
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Eugene T. Barnes is a husband, father, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, singer, rapper, and advocate for black family and marriage originally from Lakeland, Fl. He is a successful commercial actor appearing in commercials for top brands including Udemy and Amazon. He is also the star of the upcoming film Office Madness set to debut in No…
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Jere talks with Leslie DeVooght about the publishing industry, all things flash fiction, and what it’s like to pivot in writing. https://lesliedevooght.com The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories from Christian women. This is a place for women who write fiction to share stories in audio form and ultimately to tell God’s bigger stories through…
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Listen to chapter one of Dear Beth from Alyssa Schwarz. You can find the rest of the story and her other work at her website. The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories from Christian women. This is a place for women who write fiction to share stories in audio form and ultimately to tell God’s bigger stories through our smaller ones.…
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Jere talks with Alyssa Schwarz about her winding path to writing, trusting God's direction, and the beauty of Colorado. Find Alyssa's work and get her free novella at her website. ... The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories from Christian women. This is a place for women who write fiction to share stories in audio form and ultimately to tell …
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A veteran once asked me, "So, you think you know me?" After 10 seconds, I realized I was full of misconceptions, 'bad intel", and unrealistic expectations. I took the time to listen and better understand and it opened up my eyes to the often insurmountable challenges returning veterans face. I learned that when a military person serves, the whole f…
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Listen to chapter one of Shattered Darkness from Laurie Ingram Sibley. You can find the rest of the story and her other work at her website. --- The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories from Christian women. This is a place for women who write fiction to share stories in audio form and ultimately to tell God's bigger stories through our smalle…
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Jere talks with author Laurie Ingram Sibley about flash fiction, her history of writing, and how her faith informs her fiction--and vice versa! You can find more about Laurie and her work at her website. --- The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories from Christian women. This is a place for women who write fiction to share stories in audio form…
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In this episode, we will discuss the importance of empowering black voices through media and mentoring with Kevin Benoit. Established in 2004 by founder, Kevin Benoit, Parlé Magazine began as an entertainment and lifestyle print publication, distributed in New York City. The print publication featured some of the biggest names in music, literature,…
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Ameer Natson wears several hats. He is a chef, humanitarian, entrepreneur, faith leader and counselor. He is the founder of Become Creative Agency, a full-service creative and marketing agency that hires local talent from inner-city communities. He is also the founder of Fresh Chef Foundation, an organization that transforms lives through food. The…
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Your Children Need Behavioral Health Children are increasingly at risk when it comes to their behavioral health. They need informed parents and trained teachers and administrators to recognize their emotional ups and downs. Children from birth to 17 (and into early adulthood) are more vulnerable today because of multiple factors that can engulf the…
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Jere talks with Heather Miekstyn about writing romantic comedy, the idea of transitioning from writing clean fiction to Christian fiction specifically, and, as Christians, how all of our stories point to Jesus. Get Heather's free novella here, and prepare to literally laugh out loud when you read her work. --- The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you …
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In this episode we tackle the issue of nutrition and the importance of speaking to a nutritionist with licensed dietitian Gregory Lafortune. At the age of 11, he was told that he had Type 1 Diabetes. He truly hated this reality and battled it daily. He had two options to choose from: 1) Make excuses & let this diagnosis ruin his life or 2) Take con…
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Thomas C Knox, a Master Connection Curator, Social Entrepreneur, and Thought Leader from Brooklyn, New York, is committed to curating impactful educational and community experiences through The Connection Collective. At the forefront of innovation, his company endeavors to challenge and empower individuals to forge unique connections. As the owner …
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Jessica Gustafson shares how she navigates writing as a busy mom of 10 (not a typo!) and as a newborn photographer. She and Jere discuss how what we consume affects our thoughts and how God's timing is always better than our own. Find more about Jessica at her website. --- The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories from Christian women. This is …
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We catch with Eric Seals and Donnie Seals as we discuss their documentary film Bike Vessel. It's a film that follows a father and son, 35 and 70, as they cycle from St. Louis to Chicago. Film director Eric Seals ’father almost died after three open-heart surgeries. However, he makes a miraculous health recovery after discovering his love for cyclin…
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Today's episode is about When Crack Was King with author Donovan X. Ramsey. It's a book about the crack epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. It is arguably the least examined crisis in American history and how it impacted the lives of four individuals, Elgin Swift, son of a crack-addicted father who turned their home into a “crack house”; Lennie Woodle…
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We discuss Darrin Bell's Graphic Novel "The Talk" which is a a conversation Black parents in the United States feel compelled to have with their children and teenagers about the dangers they face due to racism or unjust treatment from authority figures, law enforcement or other parties, and how to de-escalate them. Darrin Bell who is black and Jewi…
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Vanessa Davis Griggs shares the prologue and chapter one of her novel Redeeming Waters. Find more about Vanessa's work at her website. The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories from Christian women. This is a place for women who write fiction to share stories in audio form and ultimately to tell God's bigger stories through our smaller ones.…
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This conversation between Vanessa Davis Griggs and Jere is sure to inspire and encourage you. Vanessa talks about her transition into full-time writing, how her faith guides her, and the joy she finds when her characters take over the story. Find Vanessa and her books at her website. The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories from Christian wome…
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We discuss Darrin Bell's Graphic Novel "The Talk" which is a a conversation Black parents in the United States feel compelled to have with their children and teenagers about the dangers they face due to racism or unjust treatment from authority figures, law enforcement or other parties, and how to de-escalate them. Darrin Bell who is black and Jewi…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression defined by a reoccurring seasonal pattern highlighted by mood changes, irritability, helplessness, pessimism, persistent sadness, decreased energy, hypersomnia, overeating, seasonal hibernation, aggressive behavior, reduced work or school performance, and family history. Millions of American…
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In this episode, we will delve into relationships from the Black Male perspective with Keishorne Scott and Dr. Armon Perry. Mr. Scott is a bestselling author, international speaker, relationship & heartbreak coach, TV and Media Personality, and the founder of Your Love Experience Intl, which seeks to cultivate the power of healing, relationships, a…
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We will discuss the physical and mental health of black men, racism, how it impacts our health, and what we can do about it. with Dr. Derek Griffith. Dr. Griffith is the Founder and Director of the Center for Men’s Health EquityThe Center for Men’s Health Equity conducts research that helps men live healthier lives. While there is growing interest …
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Elle Ann Brown shares chapter four of her novel Out of Sight, Out of Mind. Find more about Elle Ann's work at her website or on Instagram. The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories from Christian women. This is a place for women who write fiction to share stories in audio form and ultimately to tell God's bigger stories through our smaller ones…
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Jere talks with Elle Ann about how she makes time for writing as a busy mom and pastor. They also dive into her discovery of her love of reading as an adult, how she writes clean romance with a purpose, and her fondness for dystopian novels. Find Elle Ann and her work at her website or on Instagram. The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories fro…
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Robert Washington-Vaughns started the Black Men Flower Project in the summer of 2021 in Columbus, Ohio when he began delivering flowers to his guy friends in and around town as a token of his gratitude and appreciation towards them. Robert conceptualized the project during his time in an outpatient mental health program in Columbus, Ohio in 2018. H…
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As we close out 2023 on Black Men Speak, my guest Collin Mays and I discuss his journey to care for his health and some of the things Black Men need to do in 2024. Collin serves as the President and Founder of LMS Solutions, a strategic planning consulting firm that assists local governments and nonprofits. Most recently Collin served as Director o…
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The Ms. McBookworm podcast is a place for Christian women who write fiction to share their stories in audio form and ultimately to tell God's bigger story through our smaller ones. Season Eight: Faster by Jere Steele Each episode of Season Eight will be a chapter of Faster, my second novel. The episodes will release all at once in case you want to …
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