Beste Florida Writers Association podcaster (2024)

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Miles Griffis, Co-Founder: The Sick Times (which covers Long Covid) 34:28

4h ago34:28

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On this episode we’re joined by Miles Griffis. Miles is the co-founder of The Sick Times, a non-profit website chronicling the Long Covid crisis. He knows the impact of the disease firsthand. As is written on The Sick Times website “We report on the common, life-changing disease following COVID-19 infection that affects over 400 million people worl…

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Echoes of Creativity: Writing, Music, and Ghosts with Andy N 17:44

1d ago17:44

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In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with author Andy N, who shares insights from his diverse writing journey. Andy has penned ten full-length novels, including Changing Carriages at Birmingham, New Street, a poignant love story, and a memoir detailing his struggles with diabetes. His debut novel, Birth, explores …

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Vivienne Serret, Reporter: The Alligator & Fresh Take Florida (U. of Florida) 40:03

7d ago40:03

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On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Vivienne Serret, a student at the University of Florida who has been covering the resignation of president Ben Sasse and other notable stories for The Alligator, an independent newspaper covering the school, and Fresh Take Florida, a wire service. Vivienne talked about what went into her reporting on Sasse, …

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Théoden Janes, Features and Entertainment Reporter, Charlotte Observer 40:28

14d ago40:28

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On this episode we’re joined by Théoden Janes. Théoden is an award-winning features and entertainment reporter for the Charlotte Observer, for whom he’s worked for more than 18 years. He previously worked at The Washington Post, Arizona Republic, and Bergen Record. He’s a 1996 grad of the University of Arizona. Théoden talked about the different ty…

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Stories From Amish Country: Fact Meets Fiction with Author Marc Crail 23:24

15d ago23:24

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On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Marc Crail, a debut author in his seventies who began writing during the pandemic. His first book, Tales Out of School, draws from his experiences working in Amish country. Mark has since published three more books in the series, and a novel inspired by his mother-in-law's life. During t…

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Alice Scott, JEA Student Journalist of the Year 44:30

21d ago44:30

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On this episode we’re joined by Alice Scott. Alice is this year’s Journalism Education Association Student Journalist of the Year. Alice was co-editor of The Shield, the student newspaper at McCallum High School in Austin, Texas. It was not her first national award. She also won Student Broadcaster of the Year in 2022 from the National Scholastic P…

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186. Aisha Sultan, Writer and Columnist: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 47:07

28d ago47:07

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On this episode, we’re joined by Aisha Sultan. Aisha (@AishaS) is an award-winning writer and columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, whose column is also nationally syndicated. Aisha is Pakistani-American Muslim, a wife and mom of 2 who writes to help people feel seen or heard and to provide perspectives people may not have heard before. (Wedne…

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Mesfin Fekadu, Senior Editor, Music- The Hollywood Reporter; VP, Society For Features Journalism 47:06

1M ago47:06

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On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Mesfin Fekadu. Mesfin is the senior editor for music at The Hollywood Reporter, which he’s done the last 2 years. Previously he had a 13-year run that included time as senior journalist and music editor for The Associated Press. In between, he spent a year and a half in the communications department at Netfli…

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The Book Business with Ella Ritchie of Stellar Communications 18:49

1M ago18:49

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Do you treat your book as a business? On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen interviews Ella Ritchie, the founder of Stellar Communications, a company that specializes in non-fiction book publishing, marketing, and PR for self-publishing authors. There is so much that needs to happen to create a successful book launch. Ella offers 6 qui…

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Jim Morris, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief, Public Health Watch 36:18

1M ago36:18

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In this episode, Jim Morris, executive director and editor-in-chief of Public Health Watch, discusses his career in journalism and the significant environmental and public health reporting done by his organization with Mark Simon. The conversation gets into Public Health Watch's role in shedding light on environmental injustices, particularly throu…

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Lev Gringauz, Associate Editor, Jewfolk 50:37

2M ago50:37

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In this episode, we’re joined by Lev Gringauz, associate editor for Jewfolk. Lev delves into his journey to becoming a specialized journalist covering Jewish communities in Minnesota and Cincinnati. Lev shares insights into his reporting process, including his motivations and challenges in tackling diverse stories. The two do a thorough look at an …

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Life Happens then Comes a Book with Emily Hill 20:02

2M ago20:02

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It’s not uncommon for people to use their emotional journey to springboard their careers into authorship. Emily Hill is no exception. In this episode of the Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen and Emily chat about Emily’s journey from social work and ministry to becoming a published author, discussing her self-publishing strategy and her per…

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Mira Fox, Staff Writer: The Forward (covering Jewish culture) 40:43

2M ago40:43

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In this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Mira Fox, a staff writer for The Forward, who discusses her work covering Jewish culture. Mira talked about her diverse writing topics, from serious issues like student protests and anti-Semitism to lighter pieces and reader advice columns. Mira shared her winding journey to journalism, her upbringing, educa…

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Michael Anguille, Journalist & Executive Director: Stillwater Awards 37:18

2M ago37:18

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On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Michael Anguille, a journalist and the executive director of the Stillwater Awards, which are given by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Prison Journalism Project for excellence in journalism within the incarcerated community. (Thanks to Michael Koretzky at Florida Atlantic University, (whom Mic…

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Discover Where Your Book Can Take You with Cathy Fyock 22:52

2M ago22:52

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Alison Nissen and Cathy Fyock, the Biz Book Strategist, share a conversation about using books as a business strategy. Cathy explains that she works with professionals who want to write a book as a strategic move to establish themselves as thought leaders in their field. Covering the topics of crafting compelling book blurbs and author bios, benefi…

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Pulitzer Prize Winners Sarah Conway and Trina Reynolds-Tyler (City Bureau and The Invisible Institute 50:03

2M ago50:03

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On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Sarah Conway, a senior reporter at City Bureau and Trina Reynolds-Tyler, the data director for The Invisible Institute. They just won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting for their 2-year investigation, Missing in Chicago. You can find it at ChicagoMissingPersons.com. Their 7-part investigative series …

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Christina Kahrl, Sports Editor: San Francisco Chronicle 54:56

3M ago54:56

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In this episode, Mark Simon interviews Christina Kahrl, the sports editor of the San Francisco Chronicle since 2021. Christina's career includes over a decade at ESPN.com and a significant co-founding role at Baseball Prospectus. Christina shares her journey into journalism. She also discusses her experience as a transgender woman who came out publ…

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Go Ahead, Change the Rules: Discover Hybrid Memoir with Lily Iona MacKenzie 18:38

3M ago18:38

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Lily Iona MacKenzie chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about her latest work, Dreaming Myself into Old Age. This hybrid memoir blends personal anecdotes with critical writing on topics such as poetry and art. Now, in her eighties, Lily is challenged by facing old age and all that comes with it. Determined to age gracefully and tho…

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Stacie Sherman, Senior Editor Bloomberg News 30:28

3M ago30:28

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In this episode, Stacie Sherman, a senior editor at Bloomberg News with 27 years of experience, shares her career journey. Stacie discusses her transition from an accounting major to journalism, influenced by a pivotal class in college. She details her diverse roles at Bloomberg, and her significant work covering state government. Stacie also elabo…

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Acclaimed Author Jacquelyn Lynn Unveils the "Christian Business Almanac" 24:14

3M ago24:14

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The first of its kind, Jacquelyn Lynn's "Christian Business Almanac" is an essential page-a-day source of inspiration, motivation and practical advice! Pick up your copy today at Christianbusinessalmanac.comAv Eric Vaughn Floyd

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Carla Robinson & Daralyse Lyons: Chestnut Hill Local 43:07

3M ago43:07

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On this episode, we’re joined by Carla Robinson and Daralyse Lyons from the Chestnut Hill Local. Carla is the editor in chief of the Chestnut Hill Local. Daralyse is the business growth officer for the Chestnut Hill paper and the Mount Airy Local. The Local is a community-focused newspaper serving Northwest Philadelphia. Carla and Daralyse talked a…

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The Balance Between Conflict & Empathy with Kyle Shoop 25:57

3M ago25:57

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Novelist and attorney Kyle Shoop chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about adding conflict and empathy to build characters. A number of his novels also include lyrics—as a singer and songwriter, he adds links to his books for the audience to hear the songs for that character. Instead of just reading the lyrics, Kyle recorded that s…

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Pulitzer Prize winner Medar De La Cruz 47:07

3M ago47:07

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On this episode, we’re joined by Medar De La Cruz. Medar is a Dominican American cartoonist and illustrator from Miami who currently lives in Brooklyn N.Y. In May 2023, Medar wrote and drew from his own experience, as a Rikers Island prison library worker through the Brooklyn Public Library. That work done for The New Yorker won the Pulitzer Prize …

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Surrealism and Authenticity in the Oral and Written Story with Angie Elita Newell 20:33

3M ago20:33

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Angie Elita Newell chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about the challenges of writing about Canada's Indigenous history, Angie's modern-day colonialism experience, the significance of stories from various cultures and religious texts, and the power of shared experiences expressed through storytelling. As a trained historian, Angie…

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Courageous for Christ; with NFL Associated Press Writer Rob Maaddi 27:49

3M ago27:49

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Inside this episode of "Where Grace Abounds", NFL Associated Press Writer Rob Maaddi talks about how we should focus on "Who we are" rather than "What we do"! Moreover, prepare to be encouraged by the boldness this brother exudes no matter the circumstance!Av Eric Vaughn Floyd

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Brian Lyman, Editor: Alabama Reflector 32:35

4M ago32:35

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On this episode, we’re joined by Brian Lyman. Brian is the editor of the Alabama Reflector, a non-profit news outlet covering Alabama state government. He’s covered state government in some form in Alabama since 2006. Brian, a native New Yorker, was just named a Pulitzer Prize finalist “for brave, clear and pointed columns that challenge ever-more-…

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Is It Speculative Fiction or Real Life with Dr. Roger Smith 23:17

4M ago23:17

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You might be surprised to know that surgical robots are used for over one million procedures every year. In this episode, Dr. Roger Smith chats with Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen about his medical thriller series on robotic surgeons in the year 2050 and his real-life work with surgical robots over the last ten years. His novels include …

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Using Ancestery.com to Discover the Story You Thought You’d Never Know with Edward DiGangi 21:53

4M ago21:53

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Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with Edward DiGangi about his memoir, The Gift Best Given, a son's search and mother's journey, a timeless story of adoption, search, discovery, and reunion set against the backdrop of the glamorous ice skating shows of the 1940s. Edward shares how his hunt for clues about his adoption opened doors to…

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Daniel Alvarenga, Journalist, Host: Humo, Murder and Silence in El Salvador 27:24

4M ago27:24

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On this episode, we’re joined by Daniel Alvarenga. Daniel is an independent journalist who recently hosted the podcast, Humo, Murder and Silence in El Salvador. It is the story of a serial killer who was a national police officer and a highest-level government cover-up. It was done in both Spanish and English and produced by Sonoro in conjunction w…

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Chenue Her, Morning News Anchor, WOI-Des Moines 34:12

4M ago34:12

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On this episode, we’re joined by Chenue Her. Chenue is in his 3rd year as the morning news anchor for Local 5 News in Des Moines, Iowa. He’s previously worked as a reporter in Eugene, Oregon, Norfolk, Virginia, and Atlanta. Chenue is Hmong – there are fewer than 400,000 Hmong people living in the United States. He was the first male Hmong news anch…

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Complex Characters and Authentic Dialogue with Mark Shaiken 21:31

4M ago21:31

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Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with legal and financial thriller author Mark Shaiken. Writing a heart-racing legal and financial thriller has exhilarating consequences. Mark Shaiken draws on his 40-year career in law to create his fictional characters. In his latest novel, Cram Down, inspired by his volunteer work with marginalized…

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172. Mary Rasura, Student at Florida Atlantic University; Founder: OutFAU 31:45

4M ago31:45

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On this episode, we’re joined by Mary Rasura. Mary is a student at Florida Atlantic University who will graduate with a degree in multimedia journalism in December. Mary is a reporter for Florida Atlantic University Press and for OutSFL, an LGBT-focused publication. And she’s the executive editor at OutFAU, a monthly student publication that she fo…

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Lomi Kriel & Lexi Churchill: ProPublica & The Texas Tribune 46:23

4M ago46:23

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On this episode, we’re joined by Lomi Kriel and Lexi Churchill. They are 2 reporters on the team of journalists that just won The Collier Prize, a prestigious award given by The Collier Companies and The University of Florida for investigative journalism and political reporting specific to state governments. The award was given for coverage on repo…

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Chatwan Mongkol: Creator, The Nutgraf 28:57

5M ago28:57

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On this episode we’re joined by Chatwan Mongkol. Chatwan is the editor and reporter for The Nutgraf, a newsletter that covers student journalism. He’s also a graduate student at The New School going for his masters degree in Media Management. Chatwan is a 2022 grad of Quinnipiac University. You can find the newsletter at nutgrafnews.substack.com or…

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Power, Greed, and Corruption in Washington, DC with Steve McGuire 20:29

5M ago20:29

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Power, Greed, and Corruption in Washington, D.C. with Steve McGuire Steve McGuire, a retired Federal judge with a 32-year legal career in Washington, DC, joined Alison Nissen on the Florida Writer Podcast. Steve writes political thrillers inspired by his experiences in Washington. He believes that politics has always been about the same issues, but…

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Rebecca Worby, Editorial Director: Reasons To Be Cheerful 30:15

5M ago30:15

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On this episode, we’re joined by Rebecca Worby. Rebecca is the editorial director for Reasons to Be Cheerful. Reasons to Be Cheerful is a non-profit website and newsletter founded by the musician and artist David Byrne. And it is what it says it is- reporting on news that should make you feel good. Many of these reasons to be cheerful come in the f…

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Jay Boller, co-founder: Racket 40:04

5M ago40:04

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On this episode, we’re joined by Jay Boller. Jay is co-owner and editor of Racket. RacketMN.com is a writer-owned, reader-funded alternative journalism source for news, arts, and culture in Minneapolis. He has previously worked for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and City Pages. Racket was founded in August 2021. Jay talked about his journalism origin…

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Writing Funny with Tim O'Leary 20:28

5M ago20:28

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Insert comedy into any story by sticking to the truth but changing one part. In this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Tim O’Leary about his strategy to write an entirely true story, except for inserting a fictional narrator. Tim O'Leary is a Pacific Northwest-based short story writer who has published two collections of short s…

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167. Itto Outini, Blind Journalist- The Datekeepers 35:58

5M ago35:58

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On this episode, we’re joined by Itto Outini. Itto and her husband Mekiya run the website, The Datekeepers. This online platform operates under the idea that stories move mountains and that we need to see better stories about humanity and people overcoming extraordinary odds to make contributions to the world. I should note that Itto is blind. She …

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Want to Know How Hip Hop Can Build Emotionally Well Balanced Kids? Meet Modello Brown 22:36

6M ago22:36

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Meet Modello Brown! On this Florida Writer Podcast Host Alison Nissen chats with the multi-media artist as he shares the evolution of Hip Hop Littles. What started with writing lyrics, Modello Brown turned his songs into life lessons by writing children’s books. Today Modello is creating an immersive experience to build strong, emotionally resilien…

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166. Shi En Kim PHD, Science Writer, Co-Founder of Sequencer 35:23

6M ago35:23

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On this episode, we’re joined by Shi En Kim PHD. Kim (she goes by her last name) is a freelance science writer who was just awarded a Pulitzer Center fellowship to cover a health and science story in Brazil. Kim has written for many publications including Scientific American and National Geographic. She often covers new research and emerging trends…

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Special Episode: College Media Association Convention Recap (9 Interviews!) 52:21

6M ago52:21

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On this special episode, we talk to a diverse group of journalists at the College Media Association Spring Convention in Manhattan. They speak about their journalism origin stories and their most memorable journalism experiences. In this episode, you’ll hear from CMA president and University of Alabama-Birmingham student media advisor Jackie Alexan…

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The Role of Women in Women's Fiction with Susan Shapiro Barash 19:38

6M ago19:38

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Enjoy this Florida Writer Podcast interview with Host Alison Nissen and Susan Shapiro Barash, who writes under the pen name Susannah Marren. Susan shared about their career as a nonfiction author, having published 13 books on gender studies and women's societal roles. They also mentioned their teaching experience in the writing department at Mary M…

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Erin Reed, Transgender Journalist, Newsletter Writer "Erin In The Morning" 38:06

6M ago38:06

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On this episode, we’re joined by Erin Reed. Erin is an independent journalist. She covers transgender issues and anti-transgender legislation for her newsletter, Erin in the Morning, available on Substack. She also does video pieces on Instagram and TikTok. Erin is transgender and uses the pronouns she/her. Erin explained her entry into journalism,…

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Perserverence and Publishing with Zachary C Solomon 22:50

6M ago22:50

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Check out this Florida Writer podcast as host Alison Nissen sits down with Zachary Solomon to discuss Zachary’s debut novel, A Brutal Design. The novel, set in an experimental Socialist city, explores the themes of fascism and how it can be disguised as modernism or humanism. The title also refers to the architectural style of brutalism, which is c…

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Amir Vera, Breaking News Editor: CNN; vice-president of digital, NABJ 31:47

7M ago31:47

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On this episode we’re joined by Amir Vera. Amir is a breaking news editor at CNN and the vice-president of digital at the National Association of Black Journalists. Amir talked about his journalism origin story and his early days living in different parts of the world. He shared the lessons he learned from his college days at VCU and working for tw…

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Talking "Transformational Leadership", with renown "Leadership Solutions Mentor" Ford Taylor 32:34

7M ago32:34

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Inside this dynamic episode, renown "Leadership Solutions Mentor" Ford Taylor talks about how your individual influence can literally transform the world! Learn how to hone your "Transformational Leadership" skills at: Transformlead.com, TLondemand.com and FordTaylorTalks.com!Av Eric Vaughn Floyd

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Use Your Own Psychic Abilities to Help Your Writing with John Russell 21:21

7M ago21:21

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How can you become more attuned to your intuition? Have you ever wondered if you can train yourself to receive psychic messages? John Russell, a professional psychic and paranormal investigator, discusses his writing journey, his latest non-fiction book about enhancing psychic abilities, and the practice of psychometry with Florida Writer Podcast H…

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Journalism Teacher Adriana Chavira (Scholastic Journalism Week) 33:21

7M ago33:21

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On this episode we’re joined by Adriana Chavira. Adriana is a journalism teacher at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Los Angeles. She’s been teaching for more than 20 years She’s also previously worked as a newspaper reporter after graduating Cal-State Northridge. We’re having Adriana on this week because it is Scholastic Journalism Week. The Jou…

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Curtis Bunn, Reporter: NBC BLK 43:07

7M ago43:07

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On this episode, we’re joined by Curtis Bunn. Curtis is based in Atlanta and writes about race for NBC BLK. He’s been a journalist for more than 40 years, among the highlights: as a sportswriter at the New York Daily News and Atlanta Journal-Constitution, then as a writer and deputy editor for Black newspapers, such as the Atlanta Black Star. He’s …

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