Margo is joined by artist and illustrator Linda Bleck. Linda began her illustration career in 1987 after moving to New York with a fresh degree in graphic design. For the first 15 years of her career she was an Editorial Illustrator before shifting into more corporate collateral work. Her illustration style has evolved several times over the course of her career as well as her inspiration behind projects. While early on in illustrating she was told her work was too sophisticated for a children’s book but as the market shifted and she looked to reinvent herself years later, she decided no was not an option and once again pursued children’s illustration.  In 2012 Linda had a life altering health issue that once again forced her to change the way she worked which resulted in new creative mediums as well as a more renewed colorful palette. The last three years she has been working for Eeboo on product design and toys along with getting back into editorial illustration.   Margo and Linda discuss: Her creative path and the impact of family with creative roots Resiliency and decision making, how to know when to keep trying something and when to change lanes Her experiences with agents and agencies (the good and the bad) Finding balance and harmony within her career How she instilled creativity in her kids and instilling resourcefulness Chronica and invisible illnesses, comfort zones, and reinventing yourself Connect with Linda: www.Lindableck.com www.instagram.com/lindableckillustration www.Eeboo.com  

Only you can be you and it feels good to do what God made you to do. For God to use your painful experiences, you must be willing to share them. "God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God's many kinds of blessings." 1 Peter 4:10

Fuel your wanderlust as we travel the globe, talking to ordinary people about why they love where they live, exploring beyond the guide books and tourist traps to discover local secrets. In this episode, we hear from Dianne Bortoletto in Perth, Western Australia, the world's most isolated capital city.  Dianne talks festivals, food and farmers markets, the kilometres of coastal walks along the city's 19 beaches, the perpetually sunny weather and spectacular sunsets, the roof top bars and restaurants and how she spends her weekends in one of Australia's friendliest and most laid back cities.  Get more info and links for all the places mentioned at: https://extravirginfoodandtravel.com Love this podcast? Please support it at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/extravirgin

A Good Day to Die. For honor... for glory... for the Empire! The brave officers and crew of the I.K.S. Gorkon embark on a new mission to seek out new life and new civilizations... and to boldly conquer them for the greater glory of the Klingon Empire! But what lines must be crossed when Klingon lust for expansion comes face-to-face with Klingon honor? In this episode of Literary Treks, hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson are joined by Earl Grey's Justin Oser to discuss I.K.S. Gorkon: Book One: A Good Day to Die by Keith R.A. DeCandido. We talk about what makes this book different from other Star Trek novels, cultures in transition, lower decks crewmembers, strong female Klingon characters, an enemy worthy of respect, the dilemma faced by Captain Klag at the end of the novel, and wrap up with our final thoughts and ratings. In the news segment, we talk about next year's upcoming Star Trek: The Q Conflict crossover comic from IDW. News Star Trek: The Q Conflict (00:02:53) Feature: A Good Day to Die A Different Trek Novel (00:09:32) Klingon Attitudes in Transition (00:15:56) The Plot & Challenges (00:24:01) Klingon Lower Decks (00:29:14) Klingon Female Characters (00:36:57) Enemies Worthy of Respect (00:44:15) The Dilemma (00:54:59) Ratings (01:06:17) Final Thoughts (01:13:48) Hosts Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Guest Justin Oser Production Bruce Gibson (Editor and Producer) Dan Gunther (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Jeffery Harlan (Associate Producer)

Hell’s Heart. When James T. Kirk defeated Kruge on the doomed Genesis Planet, a noble Klingon house was left leaderless. With no heir apparent, the result was a power vacuum. The House of Kruge remained without a leader for a hundred years, until a bitter Klingon named Korgh sets in motion a plan to claim Kruge's house for himself. It's a tale of treachery, deceit, and dishonor a century in the making! In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk about Star Trek Prey: Hell’s Heart. We discuss the story inspirations, adding to Kruge, Kirk’s pain, relevant themes, Klingon exceptionalism, an illusionist, media and our ratings. In the news we talk about the latest Strange New Worlds release. News Strange New Worlds 2016 (00:03:22) Feature: Hell’s Heart Story Inspirations (00:07:42) Adding to Kruge (00:14:40) Kirk’s Pain (00:16:47) Hyperspace Bypass (00:22:58) Klingon Exceptionalism and Superiority (00:29:10) The Illusionist (00:36:17) Media (00:41:46) Ratings (00:44:11) Final Thoughts (00:48:18) Hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Emmett Plant. Planning a trip to Qo’noS? Marrying into a warrior family? If so, you won’t want to miss this episode of Literary Treks in which we’re joined by Emmett Plant to learn how to speak Klingon. Alright, we won’t actually be learning many Klingon phrases—that’s what the book is for—but we will be learning how this new book, How to Speak Klingon: Essential Phrases for the Intergalactic Traveler, came to be and about the production of the audio elements. Along the way Emmett also talks about the state of Star Trek audiobooks in general, the challenges in producing them, and whether or not we might expect more audible Trek in our future. In our news segment we look at updates on two novels: Rise of the Federation: A Choice of Futures by Christopher L. Bennett and From History’s Shadow by Dayton Ward. Cover art for both books has been unveiled along with extended synopses that give us a better picture of what to expect.