In today's episode Nicole interviews Gina Banks, an author living in the bay area. Gina writes steamy romances about powerful women and the men who worship them. She is represented by Joanna MacKenzie at Nelson Literary Agency. Summary In this conversation, Gina Banks shares her journey of becoming a writer, discussing the motivations behind her decision to write a book, her writing process, and the importance of critique partners. She emphasizes the significance of mental health in the writing journey, the realities of book submissions, and the need to find joy in the craft. Gina also reflects on the challenges of rejection and the importance of having a life outside of writing, while remaining committed to her passion for storytelling. You can find Gina on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ginabanksbooks/ Threads https://www.threads.net/@ginabanksbooks and her amazing Substack HEA & Other Obsessions https://ginabanksbooks.substack.com/ You can find me on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ncbartonwrites/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@ncbartonwrites and Substack https://nicolebartonwrites.substack.com/ or at my website. https://ncbartonwrites.com/ You can also read more about Gina's process here. https://nicolebartonwrites.substack.com/p/tell-me-your-wayswith-gina-banks Gina found her critique partners through Bianca Maris Beta Reader match up you can sign up here: https://www.biancamarais.com/beta-reader-match-up.html Craft books we discussed: Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum Emotional Wound Thesaurus by Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman The Emotion Thesaurus by ⁠Becca Puglisi⁠, ⁠Angela Ackerman⁠ Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody

I don't like many movies, but I do like the movie version of This Is Where I Leave You. I decided to read the novel, and I definitely like the movie better. Don't get me wrong, the book is well-written, but it has a very different tone. A tone that does not sit as well with me. It's raw, that's the best way I can describe it. If you like that type of writing, the kind that's just a tab bit too dark, but still has some charm to it; this is for you. Type: Review | Book: This Is Where I Leave You | Writer: Jonathan Tropper

In the first episode of Cappuccino with HR, Rudi Bauer sits down with John Salt, Adnan Pavlovic, and Ivana Spiridonovic to discuss the findings of the WeAreDevelopers Developer Survey 2024. They explore why the survey was conducted, how developers—despite being highly sought after—are often misunderstood, and what key trends emerged compared to previous years. The episode dives into the differing perspectives between developers and C-level managers or recruiters, and what companies can learn to better engage with tech talent.Get the full results of the #Wanted and #Misunderstood Developer Survey 2024: https://www.wearedevelopers.com/business/developer-survey-24

Guilty verdict in Hunter Biden gun trial. Eight men with suspected ties to ISIS arrested in the U.S. Hamas responds to U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I stood, brushing off some of the mud that was beginning to cake on—effort in vain. “Since when did this jaded old curmudgeon care to drink the poison of nostalgia?” I remember saying to myself. As you can see, I’m in my late thirties, but the rest of the self-reflection was accurate. I breathed in the muck of the lake once again, tears dried, heart resolute, knowing it could be the last. “Well, Sisyphus,” thankfully, my parents were not so cruel as to name me such, “you know the insanity of the world. Perhaps it is time to embrace the absurd.” Matthew D Albertson Welcome to a new episode of Stories and Stanza! We're excited to have you here. Please join me in welcoming Matthew as a guest. He started writing not long ago but writes beautiful prose and poetry. We will hear him talk about his creative journey, how he believes rejections strengthen him as a writer, and some of his wonderful prose and poetry that he has shared in this discussion. 

Zack Rogow is an award winning author, editor or translator of more than 20 books and works for theatre. His play has been performed world wide and his blog ‘Advice for Writers’ features more than 275 posts. Zack’s upcoming memoir 'Hugging my Father's Ghost' will be released in 2024. In the 119th episode of The HYBRID Author Podcast host Joanne Morrell, author of children's and young adult fiction and short non fiction for authors, chats to Zack about: hybrid memoir and unearthing stories within your family rejection author advice and much more.  https://www.zackrogow.com/ This episode is brought to you by Atmosphere Press, a hybrid publisher helping authors publish books their readers will love. 

In this episode, we sit down with Larry Fine, the co-author of Practical Piano Valuation and the founder of Piano Buyer. Check out Larry's article on working alongside the pioneer of the modern synthesizer: "In the Shop with Bob Moog: A Personal Account." Be sure to follow ⁠ProPTN⁠ on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ to keep up with the latest in piano tech tools, news, and updates!

In this episode, we sit down with Larry Fine, the co-author of Practical Piano Valuation and the founder of Piano Buyer. Check out Larry's article on working alongside the pioneer of the modern synthesizer: "In the Shop with Bob Moog: A Personal Account." Be sure to follow ⁠ProPTN⁠ on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ to keep up with the latest in piano tech tools, news, and updates!

In this episode, we sit down with Martin Stokes, a UK-based concert and field technician who is one of the co-founders of Pianosmiths tools. You can follow Pianosmiths on Instagram and Facebook to stay up-to-date on their latest tools and products! And be sure to follow ProPTN on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠!

It’s the last Sunday of the month and that means a new episode of bound sisters podcast! • This episode we talk about the book “Well Met” by Jen Deluca. It’s book one of three in a series. • We dive into the age old question.. why does no one in contemporary romance have any communications skills !? 😂 and why is that the most true to life thing?? • Also, what are the normal personalities of an older sibling and younger sibling? 🤔 overly responsible older sibling and carefree younger sibling? Or is it the other way around?? • This book has the makings of a great hallmark channel movie!! 😆 and we talk all about it! • As always, we’d love your feedback! Please leave a review or a rating on your preferred podcast platform, and please like and share our content with your friends!

This week, Margo is joined by not one but two guests, mother daughter creative duo, Lori Siebert and Kenzi Elston. Lori has a very whimsical design sense and loves to play with color to give each collection that and she designs its own unique personality. She started taking private art lessons at the age of 7 and continued to study art throughout high school. This led to a degree in graphic design from the University of Cincinnati. Lori opened her own design firm, Olika Studios, just 3 years out of college in 1987 which has developed branding and design programs for influential clients such as Target, Bath & Body Works, Nickelodeon and Universal Studios. Kenzie is a born creative who loves color, pattern and all things floral. As the daughter of a graphic designer, she has been surrounded by creativity since she was born. Some of her earliest memories are crafting with her mom, making physical dolls out of her quirky childhood drawings and creating stories through tag team doodles. Growing up in a creative environment fueled Kenzie to follow her lifelong passion and pursue a degree in graphic design (she also attended the University of Cincinnati and even had many of the same professors as her mother). Now she works part time for her parents’ design and licensing firm. When she's not illustrating, she is home with her 3 and 5 year old sons so you’ll most likely find her slinging fake Spider-Man webs or making room sized blanket forts.   In this episode, Margo, Lori, and Kenzi discuss: How Lori’s fearlessness landed her many big opportunities The right time to take on work that you may not be ready for Hiring and growing an agency and design firm The importance of community and collaboration Advice for designing products The ‘puppy in the window’ hiring technique How to manage comparison traps And so much more!    Resources & Artists Mentioned: Chris Sickles of Red Nose Studio Chair Whimsy ArtBizJam Artists Rising   Connect with Lori & Kenzi: https://lorisiebert.com http://www.instagram.com/lorisiebert.studio/ http://www.pinterest.com/lorisie http://www.facebook.com/lorisiebertstudio https://www.instagram.com/snippetsofwhimsy/ https://moitoistudio.com/collections/kenzie-elston Sign up for Lori’s Weekly Newsletter

Did you know we were suppose to get a new Ghostbusters movie this week?  In honor of that, Brian, Rick, and Nick decide to go back, and talk about the last one.  No, the other last one...1989's Ghostbusters II!

#32. Have you ever been asked:"How much have you customised Dynamics 365?""Is our CRM system customised more or less than average?""Have we customised our system too much?"I've heard this question lots of times from IT leaders who want to know whether our Dynamics 365 system will continue to be supportable, extensible, updateable and performant.But how should we answer it? Support the showCONNECT🌏 Amazing Apps website🟦 Customery on LinkedIn🟦 Neil Benson on LinkedIn MY ONLINE COURSES🚀 Agile Foundations for Microsoft Business Apps 🏉 Scrum for Microsoft Business Apps 📐 Estimating Business Apps Keep experimenting 🧪-Neil

For property success in 2019, stop asking about market saturation and start drawing more bell curves in order to find your niche.  IPI Community:  www.insidepropertyinvesting.com/ipicommunity Our Open Days & Education - https://www.insidepropertyinvesting.com/education/ Our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/insidepropertyinvesting Our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/insidepropertyinvesting/********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com

When you think of some of the truly excellent and beloved movies of the late 1980s, it is genuinely shocking how many came from 1988. From Die Hard to Beetlejuice, some real gems came out of this year. Of course, there were some stink piles, as well. To help sort through some of these, the Geek Salad crew has returned to cover the movies that came out 30 years ago in episode 164: The Nakatomi Family Christmas. Andy, Mike, Joe, and Katherine go through some of the most memorable films of 1988, for good or for ill, listing out the top 10 domestic grossing films of the year along with others that stand out in their minds. So if you had your sexual awakening to Jessica Rabbit, or simply believe that perhaps we didn't need a sequel to Crocodile Dundee, than sit back and enjoy. Even if those two qualifications don't match up with you, you can enjoy it, as well. Seriously... what did Jessica see in that rabbit?!? Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.”  Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family, as well as being available on Spotify and the Google Music app!  Download the apps for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Also, check out the Podbean App where you can stream and download the entire Geek Salad archive right from your Android or iPhone!  You can get the app at either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store!  Geek Salad episodes are now also available to stream on YouTube.  “Like” and Subscribe to their channel at Geek Salad Podcast at www.youtube.com Contact Geek Salad at [email protected].  Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.” Check out their website at www.geek-salad.com, and please subscribe to their Twitter feed: @geeksaladradio Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity.  Listener discretion is advised.  

Eli MacLaren is an Assistant Professor of English at McGill University in Montreal. Subjects taught include Canadian poetry and fiction; First Nations writers; bibliography and the history of the book. We met to discuss an article he wrote for Canadian Poetry entitled ‘Significant Little Offerings: The Origin of the Ryerson Poetry Chap-Books, 1925–26'.   We talk, among other things, about the literary publishing environment in Canada during the 1920s, Lorne Pierce's idealistic nation building, risk, the desire for a national literature, restrictive copyright laws, Confederation poet Charles G.D. Roberts, Ryerson's Makers of Canadian Literature series, authors covering publishing costs, romantic versus modernist poetry, the arts and craft look of the chap-books, poetry's goal of moving the average reader and making sense of death, author's lives informing their poetry, shining light on neglected works, the origins of chap-books, and the birth of the small press movement in Canada.