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	Date	Titre	Durée
	14 May 2014	Conversations with Authors: Peter Jones	00:50:21
Peter Jones is author of three books including How to Do Everything and Be Happy. In this episode of Conversations with Authors he talks about becoming a full time author, being picked up by a traditional publisher and how Audible audio books are created. #conversationswithauthors #author #writer #peterjones
	21 May 2014	Conversations with Authors: Madalyn Morgan	00:33:23
In this conversation with Madalyn Morgan, author of Foxden Acres and Applause, we discuss how to walk in the shoes of your characters, and how to self-publish the professional way. #conversationswithauthors #author #writer #madalynmorgan
	18 Aug 2014	Conversations with Authors: Ellen Watts	00:22:04
My guest in this podcast is author, trainer and keynote speaker Ellen Watts. Ellen published her first book Cosmic Ordering Made Easier in August 2013 as a way of testing the waters of being an author, but the book has taken her in all sorts of new directions. In our conversation Ellen talks about what inspired her to write and her plans for the future, and she has some great advice for anyone thinking of writing a book who just can’t get started. #conversationswithauthors #author #writer #ellenwatts
	22 Aug 2014	Conversations with Authors: Dave Marriott	00:16:16
Dave Marriott's first book "Where Shall We Walk Today? Walking the Pennine Way" came out in March 2014 and tells the story of the 267 mile walk he and his wife Diane did in three weeks one summer. In our conversations Dave tells me why he wrote the book, what he learnt along the way and why other aspiring authors should "just do it!" #conversationswithauthors #author #davemarriott #pennines
	18 Sep 2014	Conversations with Authors: Stefan Thomas	00:19:50
Stefan Thomas is the Network Director of 4Networking, one of the biggest business networking organisations in the UK. He is also the author of Business Networking for Dummies. #conversationswithauthors #author #4networking #networking #dummies #stefanthomas
	24 Sep 2014	Conversations with Authors: Charlie Holles	00:37:31
Charlie Holles is an energy healer specialising in horse healing. His first book My Healing Journey is part travelogue, part spiritual exploration and a fascinating insight into Charlie’s life. In our conversation he talks about why he wrote the book and he has some great tips for any aspiring author. #conversationswithauthors #author #charlieholles #healing
	02 Oct 2014	Conversations with Authors: Nigel Morgan	00:24:32
Nigel Morgan runs a successful PR business, Morgan PR. Because of his experience in this area he was commissioned to write The 30 Day PR Challenge, which was followed by The 30 Day LinkedIn Challenge. #conversationswithauthors #author #morganpr #writing #nigelmorgan #prooffairy
	15 Oct 2014	Conversations with Authors: Darryl Cunningham	00:25:24
Darryl Cunningham is a cartoonist and author of Psychiatric Tales, a graphic interpretation of his experiences of working on an acute mental health unit, and Science Tales, a series of comic book essays on controversial science topics. His latest book Supercrash: How to Hijack the Global Economy, which is published in late October 2014, examines the financial crisis of 2008. In our interview he talks about getting started as a cartoonist and how he used the internet to establish an author platform. #darrylcunningham #cartoonist #supercrash #alisonthompson #prooffairy #conversationswithauthors #writing #author
	20 Oct 2014	Conversations with Authors: Terry Loong	00:07:05
Dr Terry Loong, an award-winning integrative cosmetic and skin doctor, helps her patients manage their acne without resorting to medication, and her book, The Hormonal Acne Solution, was the result of her desire to be able to help more women.
	28 Oct 2014	Conversations with Authors: David Hough	00:28:16
Following his retirement from a long career as an air traffic controller, David Hough started writing in 20903. Since then he has written over 20 books, which have been published in three countries by four different publishers. #davidhough #author #conversations with authors #alisonthompson #prooffairy #writing
	20 Nov 2014	Conversations with Authors: Tamsen Garrie	00:21:34
Tamsen Garrie runs Alpha Associates and has developed The Act of Attraction, a business development programme that brings together four key areas for business growth. Her programme is available online and also in book format. During our conversation Tamsen talks about why planning is so important for anyone writing a book. #conversationswithauthors #author #writing #alisonthompson #prooffairy #tamsengarrie #alphaassociates #actofattraction
	27 Nov 2014	Conversations with Authors: Vanessa Stottor	00:22:28
Vanessa Stottor’s book Butterfly Whispers came out in 2013, but it began life as a series of recorded messages to motivate her sales team. In our conversation Vanessa talks about sharing stories, speaking from the heart and overcoming writers block. #vanessastottor #alisonthompson #author #writer #conversationwithauthors #prooffairy #butterflywhispers
	02 Dec 2014	Conversations with Authors: John Shea	00:10:36
My guest today is John Shea, author of Building Authority Relationships through Online Marketing. John has some great tips on collaboration, marketing and web tools for authors. #conversationwithauthors #johnshea #alisonthompson #prooffairy #author #writer
	04 Dec 2014	Conversations with Authors: Ann Palmer	00:36:30
Writing under pen names including Yvonne Saar, Gaia Dance and Jamie Summers, Ann Palmer is the author of around twenty books in several genres including romance, teenage fiction ecology and equine tales. She’s also a creative writing teacher and author of a book about creative writing written under her own name. In our interview Ann talks about creativity, right brain thinking, and passion, and she has a few interesting tips to help you overcome writers block. #annpalmer #gaiadance #alisonthompson #prooffairy #conversationswithauthors #author #writer #writing
	09 Dec 2014	Conversations with Authors: Susan Ritchie	00:16:19
Susan Ritchie’s first book Strategies for Being Brilliant: 21 Ways to be Happy, Confident and Successful came out in 2013 and is a unique mix of personal story and self help advice. In our conversation she talks about her inspiration for the book and what she learnt during the writing process. #susanritchie #author #writing #conversationswithauthors #prooffairy #alisonthompson
	12 Dec 2014	Conversations with Authors: Clemence Moulaert	00:16:53
Clemence Moulaert, AKD The Vegan Cookie Fairy, is the author of three recipe books for creating luscious vegan treats: The Vegan Cookie Fairy’s Ice Creams, The Vegan Cookie Fairy’s Christmas Recipes, and The Vegan Cookie Fairy’s Little Book of Chocolate. In our interview Clemence talks about why finding an agent is really important, and she also has some great tips on how to use social media to promote your books. #conversationswithauthors #vegancookiefairy #clemencemoulaert #alisonthompson #prooffairy #author #writing
	15 Dec 2014	Conversations with Authors: Jonathan Rees	00:39:42
Jonathan Rees is a business consultant specialising in IT, and his book The Team Synergy Masterplan came out of his experiences of communication in the workplace. Jonathan talks about the rather unusual way he planned and wrote his book. #jonathanrees #makingteamswork #alisonthompson #prooffairy #conversationswithauthors #writing #author
	07 Jan 2015	Conversations with Authors: Patricia Fawcett	00:22:23
Patricia Fawcett’s first book was published in 1982 and since then she’s written and published over 20 romantic novels. In our conversation Patricia talks about how she lets her characters decide their fate, and why being part of a network of supportive authors is vital for a successful writing career. #patriciafawcett #alisonthompson #prooffairy #conversationswithauthors #writing #author
	14 Jan 2015	Conversations with Authors: Nicola Menage	00:11:52
Nicola Menage is a motivational hypnotherapist who is fascinated by how language affects people’s behaviour. Her book Mind Your Language: 7 Steps to Success Through Word Power was published in 2014. In our conversation you’ll find out about the interesting technique she has for making sure her writing is in her own voice! #nicolamenage #alisonthompson #prooffairy #author #writing #conversationswithauthors
	10 Feb 2015	Conversations with Authors: Kathryn Hodgson	00:23:03
Kathryn Hodgson is the author of No Damage, and she was inspired to write her book after experiencing a number of challenges in life. The book became the catalyst for a complete change of lifestyle and the opportunity for Kathryn to follow her dreams. In our conversation Kathryn talks about the importance of authenticity and speaking from the heart, and she also has some useful tips on how to get into the writing habit. #kathrynhodgson #alisonthompson #conversationswithauthors #prooffairy #author #writing
	19 Feb 2015	Conversations with Authors: Elizabeth Lee	00:14:30
Elizabeth Lee is the author of 'Delicious Dishes For Gluten-Free Vegetarians'. Having had short stories, poems and features published, Elizabeth was inspired to write her cookery book after reading an article in Writing Magazine. In our conversation she talks about using specialist magazines to help you promote your books, and explores why every writer should be part of a writing group. #elizabethlee #author #writing #prooffairy #alisonthompson #conversationswithauthors
	07 Apr 2015	Conversation with Authors: Susan St Maur	00:23:02
Susan St Maur is what you’d call a prolific writer, with 31 books under her belt. Susan specialises in books about writing but she has also published books on jewellery, wedding planning and horse jokes! In our conversation Suzan talks about the pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing and she has some great tips on how to create a book from a blog. #suzanstmaur #howtowritebetter #writing #author #writer #conversationswithauthors #prooffairy #alisonthompson
	21 Apr 2015	Conversation with Authors: Katarina West	00:27:21
In this podcast I talk to Katarina West, a Finnish author now living in rural Tuscany. After a fascinating career that’s included teaching, researching, journalism and a lot of travel, Katarina published her first novel Witchcraft Couture in November 2014. In our conversation she talks about the metaphysical and practical things she’s learnt about writing a book and outlines the three key things an author needs to succeed. #katarinawest #witchcraftcouture #writing #author #writer #conversationswithauthors #prooffairy #alisonthompson
	21 Aug 2015	Conversations with Authors: Susan Hegedus	00:15:56
Susan Hegedus is the author of “Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook For Real Men”. Susan wrote the book after her husband was diagnosed with the condition and it was the result of her experimenting in the kitchen to find diabetic-friendly alternatives to his favourite meals. In our conversation Susan talks about how writing the book has made her something of an expert, and why perseverance is the key skill any aspiring author needs to have. #conversationswithauthors #writing #author #susanhegedus #prooffairy #alisonthompson
	11 Mar 2021	S2 Ep1: Trailer: The Relaunch of Conversations with Authors!	00:04:20
After a seven year break, Conversations with Authors is back with a whole new bunch of amazing authors for you to meet! In every episode of Conversations with Authors, Alison Thompson AKA The Proof Fairy meets a published author to chat about what inspires them to write, how they go about the process and what advice they have for other aspiring authors.
	18 Mar 2021	S2 Ep2: Faigy Liebermann: ADHD Coach and Home Organiser	00:24:25
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. In this episode I meet Faigy Liebermann, author of three books aimed at women with ADHD: “Organise Your Home Like A Pro”, “Own Your ADHD”, and “Banish Your Overwhelm, part one: Declutter Your Life”. If you’ve ever been terrified by the sight of a blank page, Faigy gives her thoughts on how to overcome that fear and accept that there is no such thing as perfect when it comes to writing. About Faigy Liebermann Mother to five children with ADHD and having ADHD herself, Faigy has a unique understanding of the challenges and strengths of ADHD and is proof to ADHD women worldwide that you can live a successful life. In the last five years Faigy has done more to educate and raise awareness of ADHD in the UK than any other ADHD coach in the country. Faigy has authored three books about ADHD and has more in the pipeline. She founded her coaching practice, Focus with Faigy, in 2015 and is the first ADHD coach in the UK to achieve the ‘gold standard’ PAAC certification on the PCAC level. Faigy is a staunch advocate for ADHD women in the UK and worldwide, providing her clients with rock-solid, proven ADHD skills to unlock their potential through her books, Udemy courses and Facebook support groups. She coaches ADHD clients and mentors other ADHD coaches. She also provides extra training for experienced Professional Organisers to upgrade and expand their existing skills. Find Faigy at: focuswithfaigy.com www.organisepro.com www.udemy.com/user/faigy-liebermann Find Faigy’s books on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Faigy-Liebermann/e/B07BK273G6 --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit www.theprooffairy.com
	25 Mar 2021	S2 Ep3: A.D. Hyde: The Leukaemia Diaries	00:31:46
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. In this episode I meet A.D. Hyde – Anthony to his friends – who is the author of “The Leukaemia Diaries: Seeing the Funnier Side of Cancer”. Anthony was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia in 2017 and soon realised that all the books he could find on the subject were either hard-reading encyclopaedias or heart-breaking personal stories. Anthony wanted something that was upbeat, informative and inspirational ... so ... after some encouragement ... he decided to write his own book. In our conversation, Anthony explains how he went about finding his voice as a writer and talks about being bitten by the writing bug. More about A.D. Hyde: www.adhyde.com Find Anthony’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leukaemia-Diaries-Seeing-Funnier-Cancer/dp/B08SYTC4FX/ --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit www.theprooffairy.com
	01 Apr 2021	S2 Ep3: Alan Owen: Legacy of the Atomic Bomb, Recognition for Atomic Test Survivors (LABRATS)	00:40:20
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. In this episode I meet Alan Owen. Alan is the founder of LABRATS and former chair of the British Nuclear Testing Veterans Association. He has written two books on the British nuclear tests of the 1950s under the alias Slaine McRoth – The X, Y and Z Files and Fallout: Living in the Shadow of the Bomb, and is working with several nuclear veterans to help them write and publish their memoirs. He is also the author of Halt 2 Proceed, which offers a simple process to help people through challenging decisions. In our conversation, we discuss print on demand versus vanity publishing, why you should never make assumptions, and how to use beta readers to ensure your book is as good as it can be. More about Alan Owen: LABRATS: https://www.labrats.international The Halt 2 Proceed book and programme: https://www.motiv8andinspir8.guru --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit www.theprooffairy.com
	08 Apr 2021	S2 Ep4: Lindsay Woodward: Love stories with a sci-fi or supernatural twist	00:18:07
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. Today’s guest is Lindsay Woodward. Lindsay writes love stories with a sci-fi or supernatural twist. Her novels all have romance at their heart but with a sprinkling of something weird thrown into the mix. She currently has seven published novels with her eighth book coming out this summer. In our conversation Lindsay gives some useful advice on how to plan novels and talks about how she uses her own life experiences as inspiration for her supernatural love stories. More about Lindsay Woodward https://www.lindsay-woodward.com/ --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit www.theprooffairy.com
	15 Apr 2021	S2 Ep5: Dr Harry Singh, facial aesthetics practitioner: Using books to leverage your business	00:26:11
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Dr Harry Singh, author of five books including two on financial and property investment for dentists, two on facial aesthetics for practitioners, and a patient's guide to aesthetics. In our conversation Harry talks about how he manages to write each book in just a few weeks, and why his books have become very effective business cards. More About Dr Harry Singh Dr Harry Singh has been carrying out facial aesthetics since 2002 and has treated over 5,000 cases. He is a leading light in the UK facial aesthetics profession. He is a trainer for Medfx and Galderma and on the editorial board of Aesthetic Medicine. He was awarded the Fellowship of The-International-Academy-for-Dental-Facial Aesthetics. He is not only a skilful facial aesthetician but a keen marketer, which he feels is vital to attract and retain patients requesting facial aesthetic services. He has published numerous articles on the clinical and non-clinical aspects of facial aesthetics and spoken at dental and facial aesthetics conferences on these topics. He runs numerous clinical and non-clinical workshops for his training company www.botulinumtoxinclub.co.uk, which is one of the most prolific winners of awards in the UK, including the winner of the Most Outstanding Business of the year in 2018. He has also been investing in property since 2002 and runs www.dentalpropertyclub.co.uk, where he teaches professionals to become financially free or offers them the opportunity for them to joint venture in his property projects. --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit www.theprooffairy.com
	22 Apr 2021	S2 Ep6: Gordon Frederick Coggon: a nuclear test veteran's story	00:30:17
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Gordon Frederick Coggon, author of The Life of a Yorkshire Lad, which came out in December 2020. Gordon's book is the story of his life, from growing up in a small Yorkshire village to the present day, and includes a detailed account of his time in the RAF on Christmas Island in the 1950s, when he witnessed some of the UK Government's nuclear tests. In our conversation Gordon talks about how boredom led to him writing his life story, why writers need to have thick skins and how he went about completing his memoir at 82 in order to support the work of LABRATS. -- More About Gordon Frederick Coggon Born in 1938 near Doncaster, Gordon Frederick Coggon’s life experiences range from seasickness on a North Sea fishing trawler and building drilling rigs to witnessing the explosion of the United Kingdom’s only true hydrogen bomb at Christmas Island in the 1950s. After a long second career driving buses and HGVs, and having survived cancer and diabetes, Gordon finally retired at the age of 71. In 2020, and now aged 82, Gordon found himself locked down during the Covid-19 pandemic and ready to share the story of this Yorkshire lad’s extraordinary life. Buy The Life of a Yorkshire Lad on Amazon LABRATS International --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	29 Apr 2021	S2 Ep7: J.A Lovelock: Let Me Tell You Something!	00:24:15
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Joyanna Lovelock, a lawyer working in legal education who also masquerades under the pen name J.A. Lovelock. Her first book, "Let Me Tell You Something" came out in 2019. In our conversation Joyanna explains how the universe played a part in her writing, tells me about some of the fun things that have happened as a result of publishing her book, and talks about how challenging becoming an author really can be. More About J.A. Lovelock J.A. Lovelock is a barrister-at-law. As an academic lawyer, she has spent a career in legal education which included lecturing, training, and examining. She has a passion for how crime is dealt with within the criminal justice system and has created, produced, and host a podcast in that regard – Behind the Yellow Tape, btytpodcast.com. She is also an author and her book ‘Let Me Tell You Something’ is a compilation of her critically acclaimed op-column in ‘Jamaica Times UK’. She currently blogs her opinions at http://www.letmetellyou.co.uk. J.A. Lovelock is a first round judge for the British Podcast Awards. --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	06 May 2021	S2 Ep8: Roger Edwards: Cats, Mats and Marketing Plans	00:33:51
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Roger Edwards. Roger is an international speaker and marketing consultant who helps smaller companies to use digital marketing to grow their businesses. His first book, Cats, Mats and Marketing Plans: How to build a simple marketing strategy and avoid complexity as your business grows was published during the 2020 pandemic and does exactly what the subtitle suggests. In our conversation, Roger talks about traditional publishing versus self-publishing, and explains why using dictation tools are a great way for anyone to write a book. More About Roger Edwards Roger Edwards helps companies nail their offer, set their goals and plan their marketing activity in a world where business BS and complexity threaten to stifle success. An experienced marketing professional helping businesses with their marketing strategy, content, and social media, Roger clocked up many years in the ‘big corporate’ world as marketing director of several UK financial services brands before getting out of all that and starting his own consultancy. He now uses his expertise to guide his clients in designing engaging marketing and is known as a prolific content creator and podcaster, and as a speaker. He’s the host of the popular and award-winning Marketing and Finance Podcast. As a qualified yoga and exercise teacher, Roger has also been known to ask his clients to take off their ties and put on their trainers, taking their fitness, as well as their marketing, to the next level. Find out more on Roger’s website -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	13 May 2021	S2 Ep9: Lisa Cherry: The experience of children in care	00:42:08
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Lisa Cherry. Lisa's writing journey has taken her from blogging to authoring to becoming an international speaker and trainer specialising in trauma, recovery and resilience for vulnerable children, young people and their families. She is the author of four books, including The Brightness of Stars and her new book Conversations that make a difference for children and young people, which both deal with the experience of children in the care system. In our conversation Lisa talks about using writing as a tool for healing, how identifying the intention behind your book is the key to its success, and why authors need to be courageous. More About Lisa Cherry Lisa Cherry is an author and a leading international trainer and consultant, specialising in assisting those in Education, Social Care and Adoption and Fostering to understand trauma, recovery and resilience for vulnerable children, young people and their families. Lisa has over 30 years of experience in this field and combines academic knowledge and research with professional skills and personal experience. Lisa’s MA research looked at the impact on education and employment for care experienced adults who experienced school exclusion as children in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Currently, Lisa is undertaking her DPhil studies at The University of Oxford in the Department of Education, asking the research question “How do care-experienced adults understand being excluded from school in relation to ‘belonging?” Lisa’s Website: www.lisacherry.co.uk --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	19 May 2021	S2 Ep10: J.T. Scott AKA "The Dragon Lady"	00:21:41
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is J.T. Scott. Jenny, AKA The Dragon Lady, is the author of the "Sammy Rambles" series of books about a boy and his dragon. She has also written the popular illustrated series "Bumper and Friends", following the adventures of garden creatures who help each other solve problems. In our conversation Jenny talks about how, rather than fear of the blank page, she struggles with story overload. She also outlines how she has expanded her profile by creating a range of merchandise related to her book characters, and she encourages authors to think big! More About J.T. Scott aka The Dragon Lady J.T. Scott, Jenny, is the author of the "Sammy Rambles" series of books about a boy and his dragon. She has also written the popular illustrated series "Bumper and Friends" following the adventures of garden creatures who help each other solve problems. Inspired by childhood visits to National Trust houses and English Heritage castles, Jenny's imagination was captivated by these impressive buildings with their rich history. A love of reading and mythology spilled out into creating her own stories for Playmobile and Lego characters, writing the scenes down on scraps of paper so she would remember what happened when the toys had to be tidied away. Growing older, Jenny's stories became longer and more detailed, with complex characters and plots and gradually the idea of writing a whole book was planted in Jenny's mind. If other authors could write stories and create books then why couldn't she have a go? This, and Jenny's love for storytelling, form the backdrop for the Sammy Rambles books where Sammy and his friends attend the Dragamas School for Dragon Charming, set in the fictional Dragamas Castle, where they have to work together to solve problems and save the Dragon World from the enemy known only as the Shape. From pen and paper to self-published, there are five books in the Sammy Rambles series. The books are available from Amazon and Jenny is also taking on speaking engagements to talk about her journey and how other people can do the same. From writing the Sammy Rambles series, Jenny's adventure has grown from selling her books to family and friends, to having a stall at a craft fair, then a stall at a literary festival, then speaking at a 'Meet the Author' library event, then speaking at literary festivals right through to giving Interactive Dragon Talks in schools to thousands of children (Nursery, Foundation, Primary and Secondary) in the UK and abroad. Following on from the Dragon Talks is Dragonball Sport, the game Sammy and his friends play in the books, but has been adapted into an all-inclusive invasion game that can be played by children and adults of all ages and abilities, working together to score goals. Jenny's motivation is simple, having experienced several adversaries in life, she wants to 'give something back' and have a purpose, leaving a legacy of inspiring children in their imagination and their writing. The Sammy Rambles books are full of empowerment, finding inner strength, making lasting friendships and overcoming seemingly insurmountable problems. Find out more at: www.sammyrambles.com (for children and adults who like castles and dragons) www.dragonball.uk.com (anti-bullying, inclusive game, anyone can play) www.bumperandfriends.co.uk (illustrated series for children aged 0-5) www.facebook.com/sammyrambles www.facebook.com/dbsportuk www.facebook.com/bumperandfriends --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	26 May 2021	S2 Ep11: Peter Jones: Self-help guru, public speaker and humorous novelist	00:49:27
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Peter Jones - no, not the Dragon, but the author of three novels and five self help books on being happy, finding love and losing weight. Peter was the first guest when I initially launched my podcast back in 2014 and we catch up on what's he's been up to, the different ways he tackles writing fiction and non-fiction, and why his wall is covered with photos of Hollywood actors! More About Peter Jones Peter Jones started professional life as a particularly rubbish graphic designer, followed by a stint as a mediocre petrol pump attendant. After that he got embroiled in the murky world of credit card banking. Fun times. Nowadays, Peter spends his days writing, or talking about writing. He is the author of five popular self-help books on the subjects of happiness, dating and dieting. If you’re overweight, lonely, or unhappy – he’s your guy. He’s also written three novels; a Rom-Com (Romantic Comedy), A Crim-Com (Crime Comedy), and a Rom-Com-Ding-Dong (A sort-of Romantic-ish Comedy, with attitude). He’s currently working on his fourth novel, which - if it’s a musical - he’ll no doubt describe as a Rom-Com-Sing-Song. (Spoiler: It isn’t). Peter doesn’t own a large departmental store and probably isn’t the same guy you’ve seen on the TV show Dragons’ Den. You can find out more about Peter by following the links below: amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peter-Jones/e/B004RMHCQC/ website: https://www.peterjonesauthor.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterjonesauthor twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peterjonesauth --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	02 Jun 2021	S2 Ep12: Nicola Hebron: Wiccan Romance and magical teenage quads	00:27:48
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspired them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Nicola Hebron, author of the Wiccan Romance series of books, which follows the adventures of quads Amelia, Sam, Ben and Charlie who, on their 17th birthday, discover they have magical powers. In our conversation Nicola talks about method writing, the benefits of self-publishing and how learning about herself through writing gets her through challenging times. She also gives a shout out to the England cricket team … you’ll have to listen to find out why! More About Nicola Hebron Writing has been calling to me for years. I often worked on stories in my spare time since my school days, where I frequently spent my lunch hour sat in the library scribbling away. The initial premise for my current series came to me as an idea when I was supposed to be writing a history coursework during a snow week. Despite my love of writing, I initially followed another career path, heading to the University of Huddersfield to study law. This was inspired by watching Legally Blonde as a kid and deciding to be like Elle Woods. Before deciding to pursue writing full time I worked in a couple of different law firms as a paralegal and worked as a fraud analyst at a bank. My books are part of my Wiccan Romance series, Wiccan Romances - Amelia’s Story and Wiccan Romances - Sam’s Story. https://nicolahebronauthor.com/ --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	09 Jun 2021	S2 Ep13: Bobby Nash: award-winning multi-genre full-time author	01:03:08
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Bobby Nash, an award-winning author of novels, comic books, short stories, screenplays, and more across a range of genres including crime, action and thrillers. Bobby has over 150 writing credits to his name, and he provides a fascinating insight into the life of a full-time writer. In our conversation Bobby talks about the perks of writing crime novels and how to let your characters lead the story. He also explains how he juggles several writing projects at once, and talks about collaborating with other authors. More About Bobby Nash Bobby Nash is not a man of action, a detective, or a hero, but he loves writing about characters who are all those things and more. Bobby is an award-winning author of novels, comic books, short stories, screenplays, and more. He is a member of the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers and International Thriller Writers. On occasion, he acts, appearing in movies and TV shows, usually standing behind your favourite actor. From time to time, he puts pen to paper and doodles. For more information on Bobby Nash and his work, please visit him at www.bobbynash.com, www.ben-books.com, and across social media. --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	16 Jun 2021	S2 Ep14: Ellen Watts: Cosmic Ordering, or How writing a book led to two new businesses	00:40:51
My guest today is Ellen Watts, an award-winning author, coach, trainer, publisher and expert in cosmic ordering. Ellen is a long time friend and client of mine, and in our chat I found out the story behind how her book Cosmic Ordering Made Easier led to not one but two new businesses. We also talk about how the fear of writing can lead to procrastination and Ellen has some great ideas on how to overcome it. More About Ellen Watts Ellen Watts is an award-winning coach, trainer, speaker and author. She’s also an expert in cosmic ordering and the author of Cosmic Ordering Made Easier. In her book she describes how she uses cosmic ordering to magically transform her own life and business and it has helped thousands of people around the world. Since 1996, Ellen has personally trained and coached thousands of individuals and businesses in the UK and around the globe to get more of what they want, more often, in their personal lives, at work and in business in a calm and confident way, with ease and without struggle or conflict. She is also an author and publisher, and in 2021, she set up Butterfly House Publishing through which she helps coaches, therapists, consultants and trainers to write and publish books that will build their business. www.ellen-unlimited.com www.butterflyhousepublishing.com --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	23 Jun 2021	S2 Ep15: Christine Hancock: historical novelist, author of The Byrhtnoth Chronicles	00:24:08
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Christine Hancock, a historical novelist and author of The Byrhtnoth Chronicles, a series of books set in tenth century England. Christine wrote her first book, Bright Sword, by accident – listen to the episode to find out how, and why she’s now on book number five! We talk about the pros and cons of self-publishing, how real historical figures can become realistic book characters, and why it’s important that writers also read! More About Christine Hancock Christine Hancock was born in Essex and moved to Rugby, Warwickshire when she married. She has a husband, two sons and two lovely grandchildren. She is a long term family historian and leader of the local history group. Christine had never thought of becoming an author; she just wanted to write about some of her ancestors. In 2013 she joined a writing class. The class turned out to be about writing fiction. Before she knew it, she was writing a novel. Byrhtnoth was a real warrior who died in the 991 Battle of Maldon, made famous by the Anglo-Saxon poem of that name. Growing up in Essex, Christine visited Maldon often, and attended the 1000 year anniversary of the battle in 1991. She wanted to find out what made Byrhtnoth such a famous warrior. She finished the book but discovered it had become a series - how long, she has yet to find out. The four books in The Byrhtnoth Chronicles – Bright Sword, Bright Axe, Bright Blade and Bright Helm – are out now. Christine’s fifth book Death at the Mint: A Wulfstan Mystery is out on July 1st. https://byrhtnoth.com/ --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	30 Jun 2021	S2 Ep16: Mitali Deypurkaystha, writing coach and author of "The Freedom Master Plan"	00:53:33
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Mitali Deypurkaystha, a journalist turned business book coach and author of The Freedom Master Plan. Mitali specialises in teaching business owners how to write books that build expert authority and it was lovely to talk to a fellow book coach about the process of writing. We also talk about planning, publishing and knowing your end goal, and Mitali shares some of the tools she uses with clients. More About Mitali Deypurkaystha Ghostwriter turned business book expert, Mitali Deypurkaystha, aka 'The Authority Creator,' transforms coaches, consultants and speakers into thought leaders by becoming published authors within 90 days. She is the author of the international No. 1 bestseller, The Freedom Master Plan, featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, which reveals how she helped her clients generate over $5 million in additional business revenue. They did this by leveraging their books to build unshakeable authority in their field, which allows them to attract their dream clients, generate passive income streams, and gain freedom from selling as their book sells their services for them. As the recipient of coaching and mentoring for weight issues, addiction, mental health, business, and career, Mitali has made it her life’s mission to help coaches, consultants and speakers succeed. https://getbook.at/TheFreedomMasterPlan http://thefreedommasterplan.com/ --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	07 Jul 2021	S2 Ep17: Brian Finney: English Literature professor, novelist and non-fiction author	00:28:51
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Brian Finney, an English literature professor and author of seven books, including literary critique, fiction and a treatise on the effects of 9/11 on American society. His latest novel Dangerous Conjectures came out in March 2021. Set in the early days of the Covid pandemic, it explores the rise of conspiracy theories and how they affect relationships. In our conversation I find out how Brian’s academic career took him into the world of writing. We also discuss the freedom of self-publishing, and Brian talks about how the psychology of his characters can change the plot. More About Brian Finney Brian Finney has published seven nonfiction books and two novels. Money Matters (2019), his debut suspense novel, was a finalist for the American Fiction Awards in the Best New Fiction category. His writings have appeared in The Los Angeles Review of Books, The New York Times Book Review, The Los Angeles Times, The LA Weekly, The Irish Times, The Chicago Tribune, The San Francisco Chronicle, and numerous other journals and anthologies. In his former life, he was a literature professor at London University and several universities in Southern California. He currently resides in Venice, CA. https://www.bhfinney.com/ --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	14 Jul 2021	S2 Ep18: Angela Atkinson: blogger, author and Born Again Swindonian	00:29:41
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Angela Atkinson, an author turned blogger and lover of all things Swindonian! Angela is the author of four books based on Swindon buildings and history: Secret Swindon, Swindon in 50 Buildings, Swindon: A Born Again Swindonian’s Guide, and a biography of the painter and muralist Ken White. In our conversation she tells me how her ambition to do an English Literature O Level led to an A Level, a degree, a blog and four books! We also discuss publishers and their marketing strategies – or lack of – and why it’s a good idea to be friends with your local branch of Waterstones. More About Angela Atkinson Angela Atkinson is the author of four books: Secret Swindon Swindon in 50 Buildings Ken White: muralist and painter Swindon: A Born Again Swindonian's Guide She’s also the blogger behind the Born Again Swindonian website, which celebrates Swindon – the town she calls home and that she has come to love in the half-century+ years she’s lived there. Besides her blogging activity, she’s written four Swindon-related books and is a devoted grandma. Wrapped around Born Again Swindonian are the activities by which she earns a crust, namely content marketing articles for, or articles about, Swindon and Wiltshire businesses for placement on the Old Swindonian blog in the Swindon in Business and Made in Wiltshire sections. Links: https://swindonian.me/my-swindon-publications/ https://youtu.be/ptF9nvNUOds -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	21 Jul 2021	S2 Ep19: B.P. Shields: retelling Chinese classics for the western reader	00:56:29
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is B. P. Shields. Brendan has been writing for pleasure all his life but it took a trip to China to inspire him to write his first book – in fact three books – the Rise of the Three Kingdoms trilogy, which is a modern retelling of the 16th century Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In our conversation Brendan tells me why he wishes he’d started writing books 20 years ago. He also shares some ideas on dealing with writer’s block and overcoming self-doubt, and talks me through his editing process. More About B.P. Shields Brendan has always written – poetry, short stories – for his own pleasure, but never seriously thought about publishing since he didn't consider himself the next Carol Ann Duffy or Ian McEwan. Then a number of factors serendipitously came together. First was a trip to China, where he was knocked out by the history and culture. Secondly, his daughter, Lindsay Woodward started to publish her own novels. Finally, after thirty-five years of teaching English in secondary schools, he retired. He was reading the 16th century Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms and wondered whether there was a modern retelling of it, in the way that recently a number of authors have written novels based on the Greek myths and legends. He could not find any. He joked with Lindsay that perhaps he should do it. She said, “Why not?” So, with her example and encouragement, he has just completed the trilogy Rise of the Three Kingdoms. The books are Warlords of the Eastern Han, A Wolf and Two Dragons and the latest book Red Cliffs, and they’re all available on Amazon. Of course, he now regrets that he did not have the courage in his twenties onwards to try to reach an audience. Let that be a lesson to the listeners of this podcast! Twitter: www.twitter.com/@BPS_Author Facebook: www.facebook.com/BP-Shields-2727772603906720 -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	28 Jul 2021	S2 Ep20: Dr Rebekah Louisa Smith: The Film Festival Doctor who is Born To Do It!	00:25:37
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Dr Rebekah Louisa Smith. Since 2009 Rebekah has worked in the film industry where she has positioned herself as The Film Festival Doctor. Her first book Born to Do It: Becoming the Leader of a Business Niche Using Powerful Spiritual Techniques, aimed at entrepreneurs wanting to start and grow niche businesses, came out in October 2020. In our conversation Rebekah tells me how her book raised the profile of her business, and we talk about how everyone has a book in them and why it’s important to self-publish the *right* way. More About Dr Rebekah Louisa Smith Dr Rebekah Louisa Smith was born in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. From humble beginnings working as a personal assistant at lots of corporate companies, she worked her way up to become an award-winning consultant and media personality who now has more than 10 years of film festival strategy consulting experience. After choosing not to pursue a career in academia teaching film studies, Rebekah began her film industry career in 2009, working as one of the producers of Wales’ most successful national horror film festival, the Abertoir Horror Festival. During that time she began to develop a great knowledge of the film festival business, which led her to becoming inspired to start her own innovative company in an industry she loved. Rebekah and the hard-working team behind her company The Film Festival Doctor are creators of success and are committed to nurturing filmmakers in order to help them secure film festival screenings, and win awards and positive recognition within the film industry. Currently her company has won more than 800 awards for their clients and her team have supported nearly 850 creatives across the world, enlightening and inspiring their journey towards achieving their goals and following their filmmaking dreams. One of the factors that led to her success is the blending of both practical business skills and spiritual techniques, which infused new life into her company’s growth. She decided to record her hard-won knowledge in her new book Born to Do It: Becoming the Leader of a Business Niche Using Powerful Spiritual Techniques to help others who are pondering the leap into entrepreneurship or are already on the journey, but yearning for more success and profitability. Links: https://rebekahlouisasmith.com/buy-book/ https://www.instagram.com/rebekahfilmdr/ -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	04 Aug 2021	S2 Ep21: Susan J Walklate: Radical Home Education	00:36:43
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Susan J Walklate. Susan home educated her son, Simon, and writes about her experience, and the experiences of four other home-educating families in her book Radical Home Education: Discover Home Education Through the True Accounts of Five Families. She’s also creating a course to offer advice and support to families who are curious about or new to home educating. In our conversation we talk about how writing about challenging life experiences can be cathartic and how Susan went about choosing the trim size for her book. She also gives me some insight into how the pandemic has affected home education. More About Susan J Walklate Susan J Walklate is the author of Radical Home Education and an online course creator. She helps new and would-be home educators and families who find themselves doing ‘school at home’ to successfully facilitate their children’s learning by exploring preferred learning styles. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Home-Education-Discover-accounts/dp/099568491X/ https://www.butterflyhousepublishing.com/#susan www.radicallife.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/Radical.Home.Education -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	11 Aug 2021	S2 Ep22: David M. Somerfleck: Digital Marketing Expert	00:43:01
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is David M Somerfleck. David is a digital marketing specialist with over 20 years' experience working for marketing agencies. He is the author of The Road to Digital Marketing Profits and The Illustrated Guide to Digital Marketing. He also presents his own podcast, The David Somerfleck Podcast, where he and his guests discuss digital marketing and business culture and innovation. In our conversation we talk about how business owners can use the questions their clients ask them as the content for a book. We also discuss the saviour complex, print on demand versus vanity publishing, and why you should never proofread your own writing. More About David M Somerfleck David M. Somerfleck is a digital marketing specialist with over 20 years' experience working for marketing agencies, 10 years' experience as a small business / startup mentor for several nonprofits and has lectured at Microsoft to a standing-room only audience, taught workshops in digital marketing at Johnson & Wales University, at the City of Denver's Create Expo, the Denver Design Incubator, and written for AOL/Time-Warner. He is the author of The Road to Digital Marketing Profits and The Illustrated Guide to Digital Marketing, both of which are available at https://dms.blue. David is also the host of the popular David Somerfleck Podcast. Links: https://dms.blue -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	18 Aug 2021	S2 Ep23: Anika Goyal: author, podcaster and just 13 years old!	00:26:13
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today – the youngest guest I’ve ever had on my show! – is Anika Goyal, who is just 13. Anika is an author and podcaster and her first book Mixed Bowl of Stories was published when she was only 11! In our conversation Anika explains how she uses vision boards to inspire her imagination and why she is looking for an agent for the two novels she is currently writing. We also discuss planning, beta readers and why authors need to keep reading! More About Anika Goyal Anika Goyal is the author of Mixed Bowl of Stories, and is currently working on a new middle grade novel. She is also the host of the podcast Season 1 Book Club with Anika Goyal. When she is not writing she is either reading, or binging shows and movies. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mixed-Bowl-Stories-Anika-Goyal-ebook/dp/B07WWG9VL3 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/anika674 -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	25 Aug 2021	S2 Ep24: Angie Simmons, creator of a mental wellness journal	00:30:20
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Angie Simmons. Angie is a qualified coach and mental wellness mentor, founder of The Growth Development Foundation and author of How Am I Feeling Today? which is a year-long undated journal that's backed by neuroscience to help re-wire the brain. In our conversation Angie tells me how her journal came about from her needing a way to work through an emotional life challenge. We also discuss the quality of Amazon’s print-on-demand paperbacks and talk about how anything can be achieved through taking baby steps. More About Angie Simmons Angie Simmons is a single mum, pet owner and lives in an old mining town called Mansfield. She is a qualified coach, a mental wellness mentor, a published author, and the founder of The Growth Development Foundation. The Growth Development Foundation was born after 7 years of intense inner work, therapy and study. Angie has turned her mental mess into her message to help inspire busy, open-minded business owners to develop and grow themselves. Angie helps her clients monitor their daily thoughts, feelings and actions, that are so often missed but are paramount to health and well-being, with her unique year-long, undated self-help journal. She also helps them understand the science behind the mind, body, and soul connection with her powerful 7-week mentoring programme, ultimately to help them gain more clarity, connection and improve their mindset and personal growth. www.growthdevelopmentfoundation.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/growthdevelopmentfoundation/ linkedin.com/in/angie-simmons-1693b096 -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit https://www.theprooffairy.com
	01 Sep 2021	S2 Ep25: Pascale Lutz: author, medium and expert on following your intuition	00:32:45
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Pascale Lutz. Pascale is a beauty therapist, jeweller, medium and author and her second book Trust Me. Follow Me. Sincerely, Your Intuition came out earlier this year. In our conversation we talk about being your authentic self and following your intuition, and Pascale explains how her first book led to another … and could lead to three more! More About Pascale Lutz Pascale Lutz was born in Paris, France but has lived in Ireland since 1985. She adores animals, reading, playing the bass, riding her motorbike, going to pottery classes, cycling, cooking and baking for her friends. She’s also a keen photographer. Pascale is a medium, an angel card reader, a jeweller, a fully qualified beauty therapist, an EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and Matrix Re-imprinting practitioner, and an IET Master Instructor (Integrated Energy Therapy). She is also an author. She published her first book, Always There For You, in May 2012 and her second book, Trust Me. Follow Me. Sincerely, Your Intuition came out in June 2021. She has created Happiness Cards for adults and children, an annual Happiness Diary and My Green Journal with Benjy, an interactive journal/diary for children. www.pascalelutz.com -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	08 Sep 2021	S2 Ep26: Keith Blakemore-Noble, the UK’s #1 Fear Strategist	01:05:52
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, and the UK’s #1 Fear Strategist Keith Blakemore-Noble. Keith is the author of five books including his latest, The Masks We Wear, which was written and published during the 2020 pandemic (though the masks it talks about bear no relation to PPE!). In our conversation Keith tells me about the trials and tribulations of putting together collaborative projects and how he turned a business presentation into a book. We also talk about writing what you know, structuring your content and Star Wars! More About Keith Blakemore-Noble Award-winning international speaker. Multi-time best-selling author. UK’s #1 Fear Strategist. Coach. Keith Blakemore-Noble is all of these, but he is also someone who used to be terrified of speaking with strangers, and who allowed this fear to hold his life back for decades. Until one panic attack too many, which forced him to realise he needed to Do Something. For Keith, ‘something’ was immersing himself in the study of NLP, hypnosis, and coaching. He became certified at train-the-trainer level, and used these skills first to conquer his own fears and then to help others. Whether it’s conquering fears and phobias, embracing change, reclaiming confidence, or busting habits (like smoking or bad eating), since 2010 Keith has used his skills and experience to help thousands of people across the planet to transform their lives. He has distilled what he’s learned and observed over those years into his most recent book The Masks We Wear, which explores the metaphorical masks we all wear in life. It looks at what they are, where they come from, why they are dangerous, and how to live a life without those masks. Links: https://keithblakemorenoble.com/ https://keithbn.link/amazon https://www.GoodReads.com/keithblakemorenoble https://keithbn.link/AppleBooks -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	15 Sep 2021	S2 Ep27: Paul Newton: Magician, Mind Reader and MentalTheft	00:59:06
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Paul Newton, a magician, mind reader and the author of MentalTheft. Paul started out as a magician, providing entertainment at weddings and corporate events but now he uses his skills to help people and companies defeat scammers. During our conversation we talk about using crowdfunding to finance a book, proofreading problems, personal branding and how to structure your content. Paul also talks about how he never would have believed that his book would even sell, never mind catapult his business and lead to him becoming seen as a leading expert in security and scams. It’s a jam-packed episode! More About Paul Newton Paul Newton is a magician and mind reader who now steals sh1t for a living! Using his mind reading skills he steals personal information in the hope that he can stop the scammers from stealing from YOU. His book MentalTheft - Your mind is the weakest link is available now. https://www.mentaltheft.co.uk https://www.amazon.co.uk/MentalTheft-Your-mind-weakest-link/dp/1838254102 -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	22 Sep 2021	S2 Ep28: Ash J. Farraway: poetic Letters to Santa by a Christmas enthusiast	00:23:33
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Ash J Farraway, Christmas enthusiast and author of a collection of poems called Letters to Santa. During our conversation we talk about managing the internal editor, how to use writing as an escape from life and the magic of Christmas. We also exchange notes on the thrill of holding your book for the first time. More About Ash Farraway Ash. J Farraway has always been an enthusiast and advocate of Christmas; the time of year not only when he can eat mince pies, but when everything is brighter, hopeful and looking towards the future. Alongside writing, Ash enjoys reading anything he can get his hands on, gardening and photography. He lives in Norfolk with his wife and two dogs. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Letters-Santa-Ash-J-Farraway/dp/B098GT28MT/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=letters+to+santa&qid=1629379157&sr=8-12 https://www.waterstones.com/book/letters-to-santa/diana-morrison-smith/ash-j-farraway/9798522897796 https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Letters-to-Santa-by-Ash-J-Farraway-author-Diana-Morrison-Smith-illustrator/9798522897796 https://www.persephoneswords.net/letters-to-santa -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	30 Sep 2021	S2 Ep29: Gone fishing!	00:02:01
Series 2 has come to an end and I'm off fishing ... actually, I'm busy recording more conversations with authors. Series 3 is back with a bang on Thursday 28th October ... listen now to find out who the next guest will be!
	27 Oct 2021	S3 Ep1: Conversations with Authors: Alison Thompson, The Proof Fairy	00:38:50
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is… well, this one is a bit different, because to kick off Series 3 the guest is me! The wonderful Duncan Price of Mind Affinity is the host of the show for one week only, and we chat about my first book The Boy From Hell: Life with a child with ADHD, and my new book What’s Your Story: How to take your non-fiction book from possibility to plan to publication. In our conversation we talk about where the inspiration for writing a book comes from and how I go about planning and writing my books. I also get very excited about some of the crazy things that happened as a result of writing my first book, including having breakfast with a famous Olympian! --- Find out more about Duncan Price at https://mindaffinity.co.uk or listen to his podcast at https://mindaffinity.co.uk/podcast --- More About Alison Thompson Alison Thompson is a writing coach, proofreader and book formatter and the author of The Boy From Hell: Life with a child with ADHD, The ADHD & ASD Parenting Journal and What’s Your Story: How to take your non-fiction book from possibility to plan to publication. She’s also written an erotic novella, but the less said about that the better… As The Proof Fairy, she specialises in helping authors take their books from possibility to plan to publication, with packages that include everything a writer needs to plan, write, publish and promote their book. Links: The Proof Fairy: https://www.theprooffairy.com ADHD Kids: http://www.adhdkids.org.uk Alison Thompson on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alison-M-Thompson/e/B00BUATOU6 -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	04 Nov 2021	S3 Ep2: Ashley Wong and Alan Walton, property investors: writing what you know	00:29:34
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guests on the show today are Ashley Wong and Alan Walton. Ashley and Alan both work in the financial services industry and have been property investors since 2009. Alongside working full time jobs, they have recently found the time to write and publish their first book Choose the Right Letting Agent: A Property Investor’s Guide During our conversation we talk about lockdown writing and using a coach to help you structure and write a book. My guests also outline how they went about writing a book in partnership, and how they are using it as the launchpad for a new business. More About Ashley Wong and Alan Walton Ashley and Alan both work in the financial services industry. In 2009, they decided to become property investors and also to educate themselves in this area. Since then they have expanded their property portfolio across London and the Midlands, and they are continuing to grow this today. They are still in full-time employment and they match their property investment to the time available outside of their day jobs. They have chosen to have letting agents perform the full management of their properties, while they focus on their jobs and their lives. Ashley has developed a keen interest in residential lettings and property management and has completed the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) Propertymark qualification, while also having completed her legal studies part time. These qualifications have certainly helped them understand the legal aspects of property management. They have both had letters published in the National Residential Landlords’ Association Winter 2020 magazine, and again in the Summer 2021 issue. One of these was for The Big Question: ‘Do You Use an Agent?’ where they highlighted the positives of using an agent to manage their properties. Ashley was also featured in the same publication in the Spring 2021 Meet the Landlord section. Ashley and Alan have been hosting a property mastermind since 2019, where they work together with other investors for mutual advice and support on their property investment journey. Through their extensive experience with letting agents, they have also assisted investors and tenants to review their letting agents’ terms and conditions and tenancy agreements, highlighting matters of concern which require follow up as well as the use of effective resolution procedures when landlords have problems with their letting agents. Links: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Choose-Right-Letting-Agent-Investors-ebook/dp/B09CZY7J2Q/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1IFOIC9U1VQL8&dchild=1&keywords=choose+the+right+letting+agent&qid=1631048901&sr=8-2 https://tthltd.co.uk -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	11 Nov 2021	S3 Ep3: Sheryl Andrews on Writing Your Legacy	00:48:25
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Sheryl Andrews: personal performance and relationship coach, motivational speaker and the author of Manage your Critic – From Overwhelm to Clarity in 7 Steps. During our conversation we talk about asking for help, leaving a legacy and speaking your truth – whether that’s to help yourself or help others. We also explore breaking big ideas down into manageable chunks and the pros and cons of self-publishing. Trigger warning: Our conversation took some unexpected turns and touches briefly on topics including drug abuse and self-harm. Please don’t listen if you might find it upsetting. More About Sheryl Andrews Sheryl Andrews is a personal performance and relationship coach, motivational speaker and author of Manage Your Critic – From Overwhelm to Clarity in 7 Steps” and forthcoming book Do, Delegate or Ditch – 7 Principles of Motivated Action. Sheryl’s 30-plus years motivating, managing and mentoring others at work and being a mother of a blended family of five means she pulls on her wealth of experience to ensure you know how coaching can help when you feel alone, isolated and unable to ask for help. Sheryl is honest and willing to be vulnerable when telling her own stories because she knows how it feels to be lying on the bedroom floor in tears thinking it is just you. Sheryl has a distinction in personal performance coaching, is a certified clean language facilitator and level 1 systemic model facilitator. Having spent many years as a mums and daughter relationship coach, she discovered that the source of most frustration was not having enough time or patience for the conversations that needed to happen. Sheryl shares models that make sense of your autopilot responses and step by step guides that are easy to follow, giving you clarity and confidence to change behaviours that no longer serve you. https://stepbysteplistening.com/manage-your-critic-the-book/ -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit https://www.theprooffairy.com
	18 Nov 2021	S3 Ep4: Yakov Smart: Expert Authority and Business Growth	00:24:42
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. In this episode I’m heading across the Atlantic to meet Yakov Smart, an author, speaker, trainer and leading authority on digital marketing. Yakov was only 23 when he wrote his second book Disrupting LinkedIn and it has played a major role in catapulting his business to a six-figure income. During our conversation we discuss using books to leverage business opportunities and how becoming an author makes you an expert authority. We also talk about choosing a title, the importance of good cover design, writing your book in manageable chunks and using dictation tools. More About Yakov Smart Yakov Smart is known as a leading authority when it comes to attracting premium clients online. Yakov grew his business from zero to multiple six-figures as a direct result of tapping into the strategies and systems he now teaches. This innovative approach has also led to Yakov being booked to speak on numerous stages, receiving thousands of dollars in free publicity and having business owners from across the world attend his seminars. With Yakov’s proven system, entrepreneurs and thought leaders have a new way of attracting their dream clients without the marketing activities they hate but have been told they “should” be doing. A resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, today Yakov is the proud leader of Connect and Profit where he and his team especially enjoy working with entrepreneurs and thought leaders who have a big vision, love the work they do and see their businesses as vehicles for making a positive impact on the world. Other than in front of his laptop, you can find Yakov exploring new restaurants, attending the occasional comedy show and enjoying the expansive Arizona mountain views. https://connectandprofit.co Disrupting LinkedIn on Amazon -- Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	25 Nov 2021	S3 Ep5: Dr Carol Samuel: The Tenacious Student	00:27:10
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. In this episode I meet Dr Carol Samuel, a reflexology practitioner and speaker whose first book The Tenacious Student: Non-academic to PhD was published in August 2021. The book explores Carol’s journey to gaining a PhD with no previous academic experience, and also offers an insight into her scientific research into reflexology and pain management. During our conversation we talk about how useful writing is as a tool for self-reflection and emotional healing. We also discuss why it’s so important to know who your ideal reader is , and chat about the rewards of writing your first book. More About Dr Carol Samuel Dr Carol Samuel is highly regarded in the field of reflexology and is an accomplished practitioner in a number of different complementary modalities. Amongst her many accomplishments she holds a PhD in ’Reflexology and Pain Management’. Awards gained: 2014 Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) Excellence in the field of research 2017 Association of Reflexologists (AoR) Excellence in the field of research. 2018 runner-up in the National Complementary Therapy Awards 'Pain management, injury prevention and rehabilitation. 2019 Federation of Holistic Therapists 'Tutor of the Year'. Carol has published in both national and international press and in peer reviewed journals, research and publications. She is an invited speaker at a variety of conferences, both medical and complementary, and works to bridge the gap between orthodox medical practices and complementary support through science and clinical reasoning. In 2021 she became a published author with her first book The Tenacious Student: Non-academic to PhD. https://www.reflexmaster.co.uk Dr Samuel's book on Amazon -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	02 Dec 2021	S3 Ep6: Mark Kennedy: Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed, and other stories...	00:45:25
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Mark Kennedy, a motivational speaker, business owner and author who, together with his wife Jules, has written several books including the memorably titled Don't Get Your Neck Tattooed, a Z-A guide to life for young people, and What The Hell Just Happened? about how they overcame some serious life challenges. During our conversation we talk about writing without a plan, using your book to gain an understanding of yourself, how becoming an author can lead to amazing things, thinking big, the benefits of beta readers and lots more. More About Mark Kennedy Mark and Jules Kennedy are motivational speakers, authors and creators of the multi-award-winning Future Toolbox - Life Skills That You Don't Get From Sitting Exams. When they're not speaking at events, Mark is a keen runner (completing numerous half marathons and marathons). They both love travel and have spent time backpacking around Asia and lots of Europe; they’re also avid fans of football and music. They've worked with teens and families for over 25 years and their mission is to help others create positive mindsets and habits and understand that life is for living. Visit www.futuretoolbox.co.uk to find out more about Mark and Jules's work as speakers and authors. Links: www.futuretoolbox.co.uk/shop www.kennedyauthors.co.uk Their books on Amazon -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	09 Dec 2021	S3 Ep7: Helen Dewdney, The Complaining Cow - From Blogger to Best-selling Author	00:39:26
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Helen Dewdney, better known as The Complaining Cow. Helen is a consumer champion, journalist, blogger, consultant and best-selling author, with her books How to Complain: The Essential Consumer Guide to Getting Refunds, Redress and Results! and 101 Habits of an Effective Complainer. Helen is a regular on TV and radio and all over the printed media, so it’s a real privilege to chat with her for my podcast. During our conversation we talk about promoting your book, the importance of reviews, and using books as marketing tools, and Helen also tells me how she may never have become a best-selling author if it wasn’t for one Jeremy Clarkson … you’ll have to listen to find out why! More About Helen Dewdney Helen Dewdney is The Complaining Cow. She is a consumer champion, journalist, blogger, bestselling author and consultant. As a consumer champion she hears on a regular basis what frustrates customers and how they would like to see things improved. She works with businesses to increase sales through improving customer service with compassion care and integrity. By reducing risk to reputation, finance and impact on the vulnerable customers you can turn your customers into superfans who will do the heavy lifting of marketing for you. Helen regularly appears in the media talking about complaining and customer service. She is frequently seen and heard on BBC Breakfast, One Show, BBC Radio 2, 4 and 5 all the national newspapers and many magazines and more giving advice and opinion on consumer issues. Helen’s books are “How to Complain: The Essential Consumer Guide to Getting Refunds, Redress and Results!” and “101 Habits of an Effective Complainer” Links: Website https://www.thecomplainingcow.co.uk LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/helendewdney/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ComplainingCow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComplainingCow Free Facebook group: Increase Sales through Customer Service with Care, Compassion & Integrity. Share advice, tips, ask questions etc. https://www.facebook.com/groups/customerservicecarecompassionintegrity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HelenDewdney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helen_dewdney/ Books (How to Complain: The Essential Consumer Guide to Getting Refunds, Redress and Results! and 101 Habits of an Effective Complainer), research reports (Ombudsman Omnishambles, More Ombudsman Omnishambles and Whirlpool: The Tumble Story without the Spin): https://www.thecomplainingcow.co.uk/Publications Free download: 5 ways to get rave reviews and referrals to show how you can tweak a few processes, look at your customers as individuals and increase sales. https://business.thecomplainingcow.co.uk/ -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	16 Dec 2021	S3 Ep8: Ian Peterman on "Conscious Design"	00:25:18
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Ian Peterman, founder and CEO of the Peterman Design Firm. Ian has over 15 years of experience in designing, developing and launching products in many sectors and he has developed what he calls Conscious Design, an approach to design that improves and enriches other classic design methods. His book “Conscious Design” was published in October 2021. During our conversation I find out how the starting point for Ian’s book was an infographic. We also talk about tribal knowledge, the joys of editing and formatting, and the steps required to make a good cuppa! More About Ian Peterman Ian Peterman is the founder and CEO of the Peterman Design Firm. His career has led him to develop a wide range of products, from lasers at nLight Photonics to speakers at Barefoot Sound to printers at HP. He studied mechanical engineering in college but switched tracks to finish his degree as a B.S. in Industrial Design. Through a family business he now owns and operates, Insight Technical Education, he has helped publish several books and been a part of editing and developing new books for years. He has over 15 years of experience in designing, developing, and launching products in many sectors helping startups and enterprise companies. This experience has culminated in the development of what he calls Conscious Design, an approach to design that improves and enriches other classic design methods. He has developed the Peterman Method™ for product development and is the leading expert in conscious design and involved in concepts such as circular economy, circular design, and regenerative technologies. When he’s not bringing the idea of conscious design to the world, Ian recharges by enjoying playing his violin and soccer and spending time with his children and partner, Jessica Peterman. You can find him online on several platforms. Links: https://www.consciousdesignbook.com/ https://www.petermanfirm.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianpeterman/ -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	23 Dec 2021	S3 Ep9: Happy Christmas!	00:01:21
The podcast is taking a short break over the Christmas period because I'm sure you've got better things to do! But we'll be back on Thurs 6th Jan 2022 with a new episode. Have a fabulous time!
	06 Jan 2022	S3 Ep10: Karen Williams, The Book Mentor	00:26:15
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Karen Williams, a coach, speaker and the book mentor at Librotas, who has worked with hundreds of people to help them share their stories. Karen is also the author of eight books to date, including “Book Marketing Made Simple”, “Your Book is the Hook”, and her autobiography “The Mouse That Roars”. During our conversation we talk about why setting goals and planning content is the most important part of writing a book. We also discuss self-publishing options and using books as business tools, and Karen gives an insight into how audiobooks work. More About Karen Williams Karen Williams is The Book Mentor at Librotas. Having started out in business in 2006, and writing her first book in 2009, she knows the difference that writing a book can make to your business when done well. She has worked with hundreds of coaches, experts and leaders who have a story to tell or a message to share, taking them from idea to final manuscript, ensuring that they write and publish a book that helps them to attract more clients, raise their credibility and show up in a bigger way. Karen is the bestselling author of eight writing and entrepreneurial books, a TEDx speaker and motivational coach. Links: https://librotas.com/ https://librotas.com/21questions https://www.amazon.co.uk/Karen-Williams/e/B004X5JA5O -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	13 Jan 2022	S3 Ep11: Andrew Culture: musician, podcaster and (romantic) novelist	00:46:22
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Andrew Culture, an author, podcaster and musician. As well as having several collections of short stories to his name, Andrew is also the author of a romantic novel, “Getting It”, and is currently writing his second full novel, which he is pre-publishing in a very unusual way. During our conversation we talk about how romantic fiction works despite being formulaic, namecheck several authors including Chaucer, Kerouac, Wodehouse and Katie Fforde, and find out what Andrew was doing at Barack Obama’s first presidential inauguration. We also discuss publishers, Kindle marketing tools, the DNA of writing and much more. More About Andrew Culture Writer, musician and podcaster with a taste for fun, a passion for life and a soft spot for anarchy. Links: andrewculture.com "Getting It" on Amazon "The Right Shorts for Lunch" short story collection on Amazon -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	20 Jan 2022	S3 Ep12: Teri M Brown: From North Carolina to the Ukraine...	00:30:15
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Teri M Brown, a business content writer and author who was born in Greece but now lives in North Carolina. Teri has been writing since childhood and turned her hobby into a career, but the stories inside her have always wanted to be told, and she is now just about to publish her first novel, “Sunflowers Beneath the Snow”. During our conversation we talk about why authors need thick skins, dreaming big and book marketing, and Teri explains how her writing process is ‘story first, detail later’. More About Teri M Brown Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity. Not letting 2020 get the best of her, Teri chose to go on an adventure that changed her outlook on life. She and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. She learned she is stronger than she realized and capable of anything she sets her mind to. Teri is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author who loves word games, reading, bumming on the beach, taking photos, singing in the shower, hunting for bargains, ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and mentoring others. Links: www.terimbrown.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sunflowers-Beneath-Snow-Teri-Brown/dp/1639881425/ref=sr_1_1 Atmosphere Press: https://atmospherepress.com/books/sunflowers-beneath-the-snow-by-teri-m-brown/ -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	27 Jan 2022	S3 Ep13: Kath Parrington: The soul of a writer, the head of an accountant	00:42:22
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Kath Parrington, who combined a corporate career in finance with a lifelong love of words to write her first book. “The REAL Business Plan” is a simple, no nonsense guide to writing a business plan that takes out all the angst and complication and makes it a straightforward process. During our conversation we talk about the process of turning a process into a book, owning your expert status and using networking as a marketing tool. Kath also tells me about some of the problems she encountered using Amazon’s publishing service. More About Kath Parrington Kath Parrington is a natural-born planner. Planning is in her DNA. Entering the corporate world at the age of 22 she planned to have made her exit before turning 50. She achieved it aged 47. Through big business, she learned a lot about planning. And goal setting. And measuring. How to overcomplicate it, how the wrong goals drive the wrong behaviours, how planning is seen as boring, a chore, something most people avoid. And yet her own experience was that a clear plan can deliver your dreams. So, she’s now trying to make planning simple and fun! If you’re interested in the academic stuff, Kath has a law degree, a post-graduate certificate in Business Excellence and a Masters degree in Business Administration. That’s probably as close as you will get if you’re looking for a formal qualification in business plans. And as most entrepreneurs will tell you, education doesn’t teach you how to run a business. What’s probably more important is that Kath makes an independent living from sound investment decisions she made 30 years ago. She has a property business and a coaching consultancy. All of this runs successfully through her planning habits. You can find out more about Kath on LinkedIn and Facebook. But all you really need to know is that her passion is making planning simple. Oh, and dogs. Kath loves dogs. Links: Book on amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Business-Plan-breathing-actually/dp/1739850106/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LXQVIWES0HVN&keywords=kath+parrington&qid=1641568186&sprefix=kath+p%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1 Website: http://mymasterplan.co.uk Blog site: https://kathparrington.org -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	03 Feb 2022	S3 Ep14: James Jenkins: Gritty noir fiction author	00:30:57
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is James Jenkins, a Suffolk-based writer of gritty noir fiction. James has had over a dozen short stories published in magazines, collections and anthologies and has now secured a publishing contract for his first novel, Parochial Pigs, which came out in January 2022. During our conversation James explains how he went about finding a publisher and we discuss why short stories are a great place for any author to start. We also talk about the importance of beta readers and how throwaway comments can change the whole course of your life… More About James Jenkins James Jenkins is a Suffolk-based writer of gritty noir fiction. He has work published or forthcoming in Bristol Noir, Punch-Riot Mag, Bullshit Lit, A Thin Slice of Anxiety and Punk Noir Magazine. One of his short stories appears in Grinning Skull Press Anthology – Deathlehem. He recently signed with Alien Buddha to release his debut novel, Parochial Pigs which is available now. Links: https://jamesjenkinswriter.wordpress.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B09NRK1J2Z/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8 -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	10 Feb 2022	S3 Ep15: Anntricia Bray Smith: mentor, speaker, entrepreneur and author	00:22:12
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Anntricia Bray Smith, a professional mentor, speaker, entrepreneur and author. Anntricia has several books to her name including “Recreating A Better Me”, “Struggling to Forgive” and “Financial Education Simplified”. During our conversation we discuss legacies and how writing a book is a continuation of the age-old tradition of stories being passed on from generation to generation. We also explore what writing teaches us about ourselves, why everyone should write a book, and why we think every writer should have an Alison or an Anntricia in their life! More About Anntricia Bray Smith Anntricia Bray Smith is a professional mentor, speaker, and author. She has self-published numerous books including “Recreating A Better Me”, “Struggling to Forgive” and “Financial Education Simplified”. She is the founder of Christian Women Fellowship (Education Institution) and Initiative for Marketing Success Alliance (Professional Development Alliance) based in the State of Oklahoma. She is the mother of two daughters, Snowyte and Millaya. Links: https://linktr.ee/anntriciabraysmith -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	17 Feb 2022	S3 Ep16: John Leister: A serial novelist following his bliss	00:58:10
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. I am so thrilled that this podcast seems to have gone international! Two weeks ago my guest was in Scotland, last week they were in the US of A and today we are heading to Vancouver, Canada! Because my guest today is John Leister, who has more than fifty books to his name, including the “Lee Hacklyn, Private Investigator” series, the “Urban Tiger” series and two standalone novels. Our conversation covers more topics than I have space to mention here, but to give you a flavour, we discuss, being fearless, originality - or a lack of it, genre mashups, KDP Print vs Draft2Digital, self-acceptance, superheroes, following your bliss and taking a leap of faith. As you can tell, the conversation takes some interesting turns – it includes mentions of death, suicidal thoughts and religion, so if any of those themes trigger you, you have been warned. More About John Leister John Leister is fifty-six and lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is the author of over fifty books including the “Lee Hacklyn, Private Investigator” series, the “Urban Tiger” series and two standalone novels, “Hitting Bottom, Looking Up, Finding God” and “The Treehouse Avengers”. John is very active on social media and has been a guest on several podcasts, talking about his work. He currently works as a security guard, but his dream is to become a professional writer of creative fiction. His books are available from Amazon, and also from Indigo Books: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/contributor/author/john-leister/ -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	03 Mar 2022	S3: Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren, YA authors of "Horror Hotel"	00:39:04
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. Today we are travelling to sunny California to meet best friends Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren. The duo met at an online writing workshop, became best friends, wrote a rom com together on the writing website WattPad and have now co-authored and published their first book together, the Young Adult novel “Horror Hotel”. Our conversation includes the pros and cons of a publishing contract, using pen names and their ambitions to become rock star authors. We also talk about how they write in partnership and they have some great tips to help you get past the blank page. More About Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren are an award-winning co-author duo who write edgy rom-coms and frightening horror with plenty of smooching, friendship and movie references. Originally hailing from Ohio and Texas, respectively, they met in an online writing workshop where their friendship quickly blossomed into a partnership demanding they live in the same state. Now they both work and write in too-sunny Los Angeles, CA. Victoria lives with her fiancé and their two cat children and co-runs a PR agency with her other best friend in her spare time. Faith eats home-baked goods made by her husband, raises a wolf-loving son, and wrangles two scruffy dogs, while also working as a book coach and developmental editor and writing YA and women’s fiction under her real name Rebekah Faubion. Links: Horror Hotel: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/696840/horror-hotel-by-victoria-fulton-and-faith-mcclaren/ or https://www.amazon.com/Horror-Hotel-Underlined-Victoria-Fulton/dp/0593483480/?ots=1&tag=popsugarshopx-20&linkCode=w50 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaxfaith/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/victoriaxfaith -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	17 Mar 2022	S3 Ep17: Bobby Nash, multi-genre author - book marketing special	01:06:39
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. Today there’s a welcome return for Bobby Nash, an award-winning author of novels, comic books, short stories, screenplays, and more across a range of genres including crime, action and thrillers. Bobby has over 150 writing credits to his name, and he provides a fascinating insight into the life of a full-time writer. We talk a lot about marketing in this episode, and Bobby has some great advice on how to promote your books through local media, cafes and conventions. We also talk about pre-promotion and selling without selling, and have a great chat about visiting real life locations to get inspiration for your novel. More About Bobby Nash Bobby Nash is not a man of action, a detective, or a hero, but he loves writing about characters who embody all those traits and more. Bobby is an award-winning author of novels, comic books, short stories, screenplays, and more. He is a member of the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers and International Thriller Writers. On occasion, he acts, appearing in movies and TV shows, usually standing behind or beside your favourite actor, but sometimes they even let him speak. From time to time, he puts pen to paper and doodles, usually on envelopes. For more information on Bobby Nash and his work, please visit him at www.bobbynash.com, www.ben-books.com, and across social media. Links: www.bobbynash.com www.ben-books.com www.abrahamsnow.com www.facebook.com/AuthorBobbyNash www.twitter.com/bobbynash www.instagram.com/BobbyNashWrites www.pinterest.com/bobbynash www.patreon.com/BobbyNash http://amazon.com/author/bobbynash -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit https://www.theprooffairy.com
	31 Mar 2022	S3 Ep18: Alanna Irving, first-time novelist, "Abolish the Rose"	00:21:53
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. Today I have a chat with Alanna Irving, a British author currently living in Barcelona. While Alanna has been writing all her life, her first published novel “Abolish the Rose” is out on 10th April 2022 through Atmosphere Press. Atmosphere Press specialise in partnership publishing and in the podcast we talk about why Alanna chose that method over self-publishing. We also discuss how social media and blog tours can be used to promote books, and Alanna explains her reasons for writing. More About Alanna Irving Alanna (rhymes with Hannah) was born and raised in Nottingham, England. She holds a Bachelor degree in Classics and a Masters in International Relations, and currently lives, works and salsa-dances in Barcelona. Her first published novel “Abolish the Rose” is out April 10th 2022. “Abolish the Rose” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alanna-Irving/dp/1639882561/ Alanna’s book on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60386223-abolish-the-rose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alannairving/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alanna_irving -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	14 Apr 2022	S3 Ep19: Lawrence Bradby: project-inspired art books	00:43:54
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they can offer other aspiring writers. My guest today is Lawrence Bradby, a British author living in Portugal who I first met when we were both paddle boarding on the Rio Alva last summer! Lawrence has collaborated on two very unusual books: The Day of the Duck, with artist Helen Stratford, and How to Play with MK, which Lawrence wrote jointly with his wife and children during a two-year residency as artist family in residence in the UK city of Milton Keynes. We talk about taking time out to find creative inspiration, turning real life projects into fictional works, and book launch events. Lawrence also talks about his experience of working directly with printers, we discuss joining a writers’ group versus having a trusted circle of supporters and we even touch on duck rights! More About Lawrence Bradby Between 2003 and 2019 Lawrence Bradby was part of Townley and Bradby, a collaborative family practice with artist Anna Townley and their three children. The publication How To Play With MK (2020), jointly written by the whole family, presents their two-year artist residency as a series of fictional encounters with a location that is both magical and threatening. Links *The Day of the Duck* Blackwells: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Day-of-the-Duck-by-Helen-Stratford-author-Lawrence-Bradby-author/9780993337338 Central Books: https://www.centralbooks.com/day-of-the-duck-the.html Co-author Helen Stratford: http://www.helenstratford.co.uk/ Review: https://www.a-n.co.uk/news/artists-books-2018-10-of-the-best-from-irreverent-fun-to-brutal-heartbreak/ *How to Play with MK* MK Gallery: https://mkgallery.org/shop/ Review: https://www.a-n.co.uk/reviews/explorifying-nunderpasses-and-other-stories-games-lists-ideas-and-drawings/ -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	21 Apr 2022	S3 Ep20: Jim James, curator of "The UnNoticed Entrepreneur"	00:39:04
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. My guest today is Jim James, an entrepreneur who started his first company in Singapore at the age of 28 and has since opened offices in China, India and the UK. He’s now back living in the UK where he hosts “The UnNoticed Show,” a public relations podcast for entrepreneurs. From the interviews he conducts for his podcast, he found the content for his first book, “The UnNoticed Entrepreneur”. Jim is a mine of information on technology to help entrepreneurs and he shares with me some really useful tech tools for authors. We also talk about entering book awards, creating merchandise and reader avatars, and Jim explains why writing a book is like running a marathon. More About Jim James Jim has built businesses from a suitcase on 3 continents over 25 years, all using public relations. His first brush with #gettingnoticed was at 18 when he jumped out of a plane in return for sponsorship and received expedition equipment in return for media publicity. He hasn’t stopped this model of brand+business building ever since. Having grown up in Europe, Africa and America, it was perhaps inevitable that Jim would move to Singapore at the age of 28 to start his first company, EASTWEST Public Relations. Since 1995 the B2B agency opened offices in Singapore, China, India and the UK serving over 500 clients. In China between 2006–2019, Jim built the business importing and distributing Morgan Motor Company cars, was interim CEO of Lotus, Vice Chair of the Chamber of Commerce and a number of other profit and not for profit ventures including the bi-annual British Business Awards. He is particularly proud of being the home room parent at the school of his daughters, and serving on the food committee which replaced sugary drinks with milk in the cafeteria. Jim returned with his young family to the UK in June 2019 to provide his daughters with a British education, and works with clients to ensure that they are able to get noticed for all that they do, and helps companies to enter the Asia market. He hosts “The UnNoticed Show,” a podcast for entrepreneurs with tools and tips for public relations, and has created the SPEAK\|pr course providing a structured approach to getting noticed. Links The UnNoticed Entrepreneur book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09C8GDFZ3/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Connect with Jim James: https://linktr.ee/jimajames -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	19 May 2022	S3 Ep21: Beth Hildenbrand: mother, grandmother, poet and horror fantasy author	00:29:50
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. In this episode I meet Beth Hildenbrand, a mother, grandmother, home educator and author living in Pennsylvania, USA. Beth is the author of “Cain the Heretic Son” and “Heretic Faith”, the first two books in a dark horror fantasy trilogy. She’s also a poet with two books of her work published, and she runs her own community for authors, Buy The Author (such a clever name!). We talk about argumentative characters, writing as therapy and the importance of being part of a writing community. Beth also explains why she returned to self-publishing after a period with a traditional publisher, and you’ll learn that it’s never too late to follow your dreams, no matter who you are. More About Beth Hildenbrand Beth Hildenbrand is the author of the Cain series. She lives in Ephrata, Pennsylvania with her family. Beth loves heavy metal, vintage horror movies and coffee. When she is not writing, Beth enjoys spending time with her family. Links: Find Beth Hildenbrand’s books on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beth-Hildenbrand/e/B07YW595RS US: https://www.amazon.com/Beth-Hildenbrand/e/B07YW595RS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beth.hildenbrand.5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HildenbrandBeth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hildenbrandmary/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19682694.Beth_Hildenbrand Beth’s author community, Buy The Author: https://www.facebook.com/groups/305768954492607/ -- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit http://www.theprooffairy.com
	02 Jun 2022	S3 Ep22: Sean Armstrong: Disabled British Author of YA Science Fiction	00:19:10
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. In this episode I meet British sci-fi author Sean Armstrong. Sean publishes under the penname STL Armstrong and his first book, “The Green Girl and the Serum”, is the first in a series of six YA science fiction novels. Sean has mild cerebral palsy and learning difficulties but it hasn't had any bearing on his ability as a writer and he is proof that anyone can achieve their dreams when they put their mind to it! We talk about the books, films and video games that gave Sean the inspiration for his series of superhero novels. Sean also tells me about the ease of self-publishing with Amazon KDP Print and the sense of achievement he feels about becoming an author. More About Sean Armstrong Sean Armstrong is a 36-year-old disabled author who started working on the “Green Girl” series of YA science fiction books in 2019. The first book in the series, “The Green Girl and the Serum” was published in September 2021. Links: Buy The Green Girl and the Serum by STL Armstrong on Amazon UK or Amazon US Follow Sean on Twitter Follow Sean on Facebook --- Conversations with Authors is a Proof Fairy Production and hosted by Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy. To find out more about Alison and the services she offers authors, including author coaching, proofreading, book formatting and cover design, visit https://www.theprooffairy.com
	07 Jul 2022	S3 Ep23: Linda Jämsén, Memoir Writer: Odyssey of Love	00:40:42
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. In this episode I meet Linda Jämsén, author of Odyssey of Love: A Memoir of Seeking and Finding, which was published in June 2021. Linda is an American ex-pat living in Helsinki and her book tells the true story of how she moved across the world to find love after a psychic told her to travel to Europe to find a tall man wearing glasses! Linda never intended to write a book and she explains how it grew organically from personal writing she did as therapy after the death of her father. We also talk about being authentic, writing at your own pace, and using editors and beta readers to make your book as good as it can be. More About Linda Jämsén Linda Jämsén is an American ex-pat writer-musician living in Helsinki. She grew up in New York, holding a book in one hand while exploring the piano keyboard with the other. She graduated with a B.A. in Music from Bard College, and as an avid choral singer has performed in Hungary, Finland, the UK, and Israel. For years, she raised funds for a variety of philanthropic causes in Boston, but longing to return to her musical roots, in 2001 she moved to Budapest, land of her musical idol Franz Liszt. Her musical, romantic, and travel adventures abroad inspired her to write Odyssey of Love: A Memoir of Seeking and Finding, her literary debut Links Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Odyssey-Love-Memoir-Seeking-Finding-ebook/dp/B092LNSG2J Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Love-Memoir-Seeking-Finding-ebook/dp/B092LNSG2J Linda’s website: https://lindajamsen.com https://www.facebook.com/lindajamsenauthor https://www.facebook.com/OdysseyOfLoveBook @lindajamsenauthor (Instagram)
	27 Jul 2022	S3 Ep24: Mose J Gingerich: Murder mysteries in the Amish community	01:00:06
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. In this episode I meet Mose J Gingerich, a murder mystery author and former reality TV star who spent the first 23 years of his life in the Amish community. I had an absolutely fascinating conversation with Mose, who not only shed light on being an author but also on his time in the Amish, his reasons for leaving and the harsh truth about the world of reality TV. We also talk about agents and publishers, Mose explains why recording his own audio books was more challenging than he expected, and we discuss the ‘golden hour’ for writing. More About Mose J Gingerich Mose J Gingerich was born and raised in the Old Order Amish community of Greenwood, Wisconsin. During his 22 years among the Amish, Mose lived in over a dozen Amish communities, teaching school in several of them. Mose is best known for his roles on television shows like UPN’s Amish in the City (2004) and Amish: Out of Order, National Geographic Channel (2012). In 2021, Mose started an Amish fiction murder/mystery/suspense series. Shadows We Remain was the debut novel and was written in the sleeper of Mose’s big rig while trucking coast to coast. Caroline Creek Chaos is the second book in the Caroline Creek Series and is out July 2022. Links: Mose’s website: https://www.amishinthecitymose.com/ Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mose-J-Gingerich/e/B09DTNDZQ3 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Mose-J-Gingerich/e/B09DTNDZQ3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mosejgingerich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSc7G-fq0Y5-_y12HT9suvw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjgingerich/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmishNCity
	11 Aug 2022	S3 Ep25: Eileen Forrestal: The Courage to Shine	00:39:50
Welcome to Conversations with Authors, where I – Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy – meet amazing authors and find out what inspires them to write and what advice they would offer other aspiring authors. In this episode I meet Eileen Forrestal, a retired anaesthetist who worked as a doctor for 32 years, took over a publishing company, began publishing a series of award-winning diaries and journals and has now written her memoir, “The Courage to Shine”. As you’ll hear during our interview, as a child Eileen had a stammer that made her afraid to speak for years, but she now works as a speaker, mentor and coach, as well as writing and publishing. During our conversation, we discuss the power of saying yes, overcoming fear, being open to opportunities and using coaches and mentors to help you write your memoir. Eileen’s positivity is infectious and it was a joy to chat with her. I hope you enjoy listening too! More About Eileen Forrestal Eileen Forrestal (MB BCh BaO FFARCSI), a retired doctor after 32 years, now engages full time in the business she co-founded in 2006, Get Up and Go Publications Ltd, creating and distributing her award-winning inspirational Get Up and Go diaries and journals, with almost 500,000 copies sold worldwide to date. Having spent 20 years as an anaesthetist ‘putting people to sleep’, Eileen is now in the business of ‘waking people up’, committed to making a greater impact on personal health and wellbeing with inspiring and encouraging words, rather than with drugs and one pair of hands!!! In her memoir “The Courage to Shine: Find Your Voice and Discover the Healing Power of Your Words”, Eileen shares her personal story of ‘waking up’ to the discovery of the source of her own wellbeing and vitality – her own authentic self-expression – her voice! Plagued by a childhood stammer, and afraid to speak for too many years, Eileen is now fully enjoying life as an author, speaker, mentor, coach, publishing entrepreneur and accredited thought leader and encourages others to overcome their fears, find their true expression and shine their light in the world. An avid traveller, she has explored much of this beautiful earth. She describes summiting Kilimanjaro, trekking to Everest Base Camp, flying a microlite over Victoria Falls, riding an ostrich and hypnotising a chicken as special highlights in a very colourful life. A native of Dublin, she has lived the best years of her life in Sligo, in the beautiful northwest of Ireland. Links: The Courage to Shine on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3IijwRB www.eileenforrestal.com www.getupandgodiary.com

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