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Blast off into the inspiring true adventures of one of Tellwell’s sci-fi/children’s authors Start putting words to paper or screen, even if they are only ideas, maybe just a few sentences. It’s quite possible the more you write, the more the story will start writing itself, or at least help you write it. Barry Fellinger…
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The power of social media combined with the relentless devotion of a mother’s love has brought tremendous success to Heather Shtuka’s Missing From Me Heather Shtuka penned her #1 bestseller, Missing From Me, after her son Ryan went missing. In this insightful interview, she opens up about her grief, her son’s legacy, the power of…
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You have given countless talks and hosted numerous seminars. One of the most famous is Tedx Talk at Grandview Heights. What was that experience like? Would you like to share any behind the scenes highlights?
Doing the TEDx talk was very hard for me because it requires you to memorize your talk and be very disciplined to stick to your script. I am for the most part an inspirational speaker who is poised and speak spontaneously and usually around what my audience wants to hear. In the TEDx presentation with the clock stopping at 18 minutes I actually got two standing ovations in one talk but we had to cut one standing ovation to be in the 18 minute mark.
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My family immigrated from Poland during Martial Law in the 1980’s. I have always felt a strong pull to go back to Poland and when I was 12, I started going to reconnect and meet my relatives, see where my family is from and learn more about my culture. I love going to Poland and Wroclaw in particular, is a magical place. Every time I go, I feel an amazing magical energy there that truly lives within the people and the places.
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Through a brave story of reflection, trauma healing, and heroism, one author blazes a trail toward better communication November 15, 2022 / by Ben Graham This month we celebrate Blaise Hunter, an engaging and insightful author who has turned adversity into empathy and grown as a writer and leader. More than an author, Blaise is…
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Inspired by her child’s experiences with OCD during the pandemic, Lisa Bournelis pens Louie and the Dictator to empower those living with mental illness. Your story is gold. Your vulnerability will help others in ways you may not have realized or imagined. Lisa Bournelis is a mom, taekwondo black belt, healthcare change consultant, and former…
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American high school football coach Mark Teague offers inspiring advice to young authors and shares what he’s learned through his author journey. Mark Teague the author, speaker, double-cancer survivor, and now a name that is known throughout the world. Mark Teague is a nationally recognized American football coach. His debut book, The Conquering Dreamer: Using…
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Phil Earle’s father, Guy Earle, lived an exhilarating life. With his new memoir, I’ll Go the Length of Meself, Phil hopes to showcase his legacy as a great mariner, businessman, humanitarian, and exhibitionist, along with many other attributes. “There will never be another Guy Earle, there couldn’t be.” This is his story, and Phil is…
Pleasant Good Evening, a Memoir: My 30 Wild and Turbulent Years of Sportstalk hits #1 on the Amazon bestseller rankings in multiple categories Canadian sports fans have grown up listening to Dan Russell’s Sportstalk radio show over its three-decade run, and now they can relive some of the most iconic moments in BC sports history…
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As an English major, writing has always been a part of Ryan Lawrence’s life. It was only after leaving his long-time profession that he took his education and a passion for writing and began his author journey. Ryan currently lives in London, Ontario, with his husband Todd, their cat Dora, and a massive comic book…