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Everybody’s Got a Story will delve into all aspect of the written word from the process of creating great stories to thoughts on editing, publishing and surviving the journey. We...
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Everybody’s Got a Story will delve into all aspect of the written word from the process of creating great stories to thoughts on editing, publishing and surviving the journey. We will also feature talks with authors, read their works, and discuss the literary tradition in Laguna Beach as we endeavor to give life to the art form that gives life to the stories that are our lives.
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9 OCT 2024 · Local personality and polymath Billy Fried, Chairman and Grand Poobah of KXFM kicks off our first season of podcast by sharing his thoughts and insights on the art & craft of writing. Billie has spent his career in media and marketing, most recently as an opinion columnist at the Laguna Beach Independent and radio talk show host of “Laguna Talks” on KXFM.
In his own words, Billy has "...learned the importance of listening, because everyone has a story, and listening to people tell theirs is frankly the most interesting thing in the world to me. And if we all just listened more, we would discover that we more alike than different – and get along a whole lot better."
We couldn't agree more! Tune In and Turn On to hear Billy's story.
14 OCT 2024 · Author and political lobbyist Judie Mancuso discusses her first publication, Because They Need Us, a tale of how to make meaningful change for our furry friends through legislative action in Sacramento.
17 OCT 2024 · Phil Daigle, Laguna Beach resident and author of three independently published novels, provides listeners with a step-by-step guide on how to successfully navigate the world of independent publishing to bring your writing project to life. From e-readers to Amazon sales to published hard copies, Phil shares his experience along with tips and tricks for writers seeking alternatives to the Big 5 Publishing houses.
Phil Daigle is a mystery and historical fiction author with three published novels - The Acadian, Tides of Acadia, and his most recent release, Canvas of Secrets, a murder mystery set in 1969 Laguna Beach.
17 OCT 2024 · Linda Shelton Marshal spent twenty-five years writing scripts for Fortune 500 Companies including Dow and Dow-Corning as well as multinational organizations like the Boy Scouts. Embued with a keen sense of how human beings are wired for story, Linda admonished her client to avoid being a Talking Head and seek instead to communincate on a more listener oriented plane.
Linda takes listeners through a journey of how the human mind processes story, discuss the triad of the mind, body, and spirit and provides essential tips and advice for all writers to consider as they craft any form of written communication.
17 OCT 2024 · Third Street Writers President Amy Dechary and LCAD Gallery Manager Bryan Heggie team up to talk about writing workshops, visual arts, and the symbiotic relationship between the two art forms in action here in Laguna Beach. Amy and Bryan also discuss the history of Secrets & Sins, an open mic reading event focused on the scary, macabe, and sublime scheduled to take place at the LCAD Gallery on the night of Thursday October 24 at 7:00PM. Consider yourself summoned!
29 OCT 2024 · Laguna Beach poet, world traveler and climate change activist Ellen Girardeau Kempler takes us on a poetic jouney that includes how she emerged from the chrysalis of a significant life setback to become a poet, her love for Laguna and her views on climate change through the lens of her poetry. Ellen also reads from her forthcoming publication, expected in April 2025, a collection of 32 poems exploring the effects of climate change.
30 OCT 2024 · Colorado transplant Diane Armitage came to "...this little vortex town in 2000...and decided to get out and explore...and...the “Best of Laguna Beach™” blog (https://bestoflagunabeach.substack.com/) and books were inadvertently born." Over 17 years, Diana has shared her “best of” findings for everything from breakfast burritos to live music and Laguna Beach's rockin’ chefs. Diane also owns a marketing agency that has specialized in marketing strategy for restaurants and resorts all over the world. Restaurateurs hire Diane and her team to talk through the physical design and development as well as the concept’s brand development.
On today's episode, Diane shares her views on writing, thoughts on creatively promoting ourselves as artists, and the importance of bringing our creativity and intentions into reality.
14 NOV 2024 · Author Kaira Rouda and her husband, former Congress Person Harley Rouda, take over Everybody's Got a Story as part of KXFM's annual fundraising drive. This dynamic couple shares love, laughs, and their mutual passion for the art of writing, dedication to serving others, and the importance of local community radio!
On today's episode, Kaira announces the release of her twenty-second book, "What the Nanny Saw" (https://www.amazon.com/What-Nanny-Saw-gripping-psychological-ebook/dp/B0DC735YG3) and alerts listeners to the reveal of the cover art for her next release, "Jill Is Not Happy" https://people.com/bestselling-author-kaira-rouda-to-publish-new-thriller-exclusive-8744988. In between, the Roudas share their playlist of songs with meaning and discuss everything from politics, service, charitable works, and the nature of SEC and Big Ten rivalry. Oh, and some really important tips for writers about perseverance and creating compelling characters.
19 NOV 2024 · Dr. Henri Colt joins Everybody's Got A Story to discuss his book, Becoming Modigliani, "a myth-busting biography of Italian-Jewish artist Amedeo Modigliani." Along the way Henri answers such existential questions as “do we need another book on Modigliani? and Why write about Modigliani at all? We also receive a significant insight on the critcalness to writers of proper research, especially the planning phase.
Dr. Colt, who was raised in the US and France, is a medical doctor, writer, philosopher, award-winning medical educator and an Eagle Scout. His other activities include mountaineering, rock climbing, and adventure travel.
In addition to Becoming Modigliani, Henri has also produced An Anthology of Flash Fiction: 30 Short Stories about Life & Death, The Picture of Health: Medical Ethics and the Movies (Oxford University Press), Bronchoscopy and Central Airways Disorders: A Patient-Centered Approach (Elsevier Press), Flex-Rigid Pleuroscopy Step by Step (PMG Press), A Manual of Pleural Diseases (Raven Press), and the popular Essential Bronchoscopist Series (translated into seventeen languages).
Henri has worked, lectured, or traveled around the world, visiting more than 130 countries and all continents. His current writing projects include short stories and a textbook on ethics for Interventional Pulmonologists.
Everybody’s Got a Story will delve into all aspect of the written word from the process of creating great stories to thoughts on editing, publishing and surviving the journey. We...
show more
Everybody’s Got a Story will delve into all aspect of the written word from the process of creating great stories to thoughts on editing, publishing and surviving the journey. We will also feature talks with authors, read their works, and discuss the literary tradition in Laguna Beach as we endeavor to give life to the art form that gives life to the stories that are our lives.
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