Tonya Anderson is a writer, sacred therapist, and inspirational speaker. As a mental health counselor, she has vast experience working with people from all walks of life. She has a lot of wisdom to share, and her latest project is one that will

Let's Talk Books Episode 022: The History of Writing with Robin Van Auken

May 13th, 2018 26m 43s

My husband, Lance, enjoys giving gifts. He finds amazing gifts, imaginative presents with meaning and symbolism.For example, when we purchased our lovely house on the river, he knew we had traded in our dream to live on a boat and sail far aw

Let's Talk Books Episode 021: Horse Talk with Robin Van Auken

Apr 22nd, 2018 21m 13s

Today, I'm talking horses. Our son invited us to visit for the weekend, and join him and his sweetheart at the Charles Town Races in West Virginia.I'm a huge fan of horses, and the racetrack is attached to a casino, of which I'm not a huge fan

Let's Talk Books Episode 020: Interview with Janice Ogurcak

Apr 12th, 2018 45m 42s

Janice Ogurcak is the Director of Public Programming and Outreach at the World of Little League Museum.This museum is to Little League what the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown is to Major League Baseball.Its filled with signif

Let's Talk Books and Writer's Retreats with Robin Van Auken

Apr 8th, 2018 25m 20s

Spring is supposed to be here, but I live in northcentral Pennsylvania, and it's slow coming. We've had several snow storms in the past few weeks, but the ground is too warm for it to stick around. Then we endured rain and high winds. I believ

Let's Talk Books Episode 018: Interview with Kathy Kolb

Mar 30th, 2018 1h 4m

Kathy Kolb is the publisher of NorthcentralPA.com, a news outlet that’s been online since 2009, and she’s been steadily growing since then by personally connecting with her readers.I know, this sounds impossible — how do you connect with thou

Let's Talk Books Episode 017: Interview with Lance Van Auken

Mar 25th, 2018 51m 29s

Lance Van Auken is probably the world’s foremost experts on the history of Little League Baseball. There’s only a handful of people who may know more, or as much, as Lance. He earned this honor by being a Little League volunteer, and employee,

Let's Talk Books Episode 16: Interview with Wendy Butler Dean

Mar 16th, 2018 47m 57s

Wendy Butler Dean is the owner of The Omnibus Publishing, a boutique publishing company that specializes in children’s books, Young Adult novels, and some non-fiction.The Omnibus is a hybrid company, combining a unique blend of older, traditi

Let's Talk Books Episode 15: Solitude with Robin Van Auken

Mar 9th, 2018 55m 38s

Today I try out a new software platform for recording podcasts, Anchor, and experiment with recording smaller audio clips, transitions, and putting together a show on the fly. I've done this to test the system and to see if I want to use it in

Let's Talk Books Episode 014: Interview with Tank Baird

Mar 2nd, 2018 47m 2s

Today I chatted with my good friend Tom “Tank” Baird about his passion for archaeology, and how he's become a local expert on the topic of prehistory and Native American cultures.I met Tank in 2005 when he rolled up to my dig site in Muncy

Let's Talk Books Episode 013: Interview with Steve Altier

Feb 23rd, 2018 44m 47s

Steve Altier is the author of the books for young people, and is best known for his children’s books, the Gabby and Maddox adventure series.Not content with lessons for little ones, he’s written a Young Adult novel, “Lizardville, the Ghost Sto

Let's Talk Books Episode 012: Interview with Marjorie Maddox

Feb 17th, 2018 46m 13s

I tried to imagine an early morning drive with poet Marjorie Maddox, whose creative suitcase is crammed with metaphors. I was enveloped in fog, which occluded my vision, on this particular day. My surroundings became the murky sea, and my auto

Let's Talk Books Episode 011: Interview with Melody Johnson

Feb 5th, 2018 44m 38s

Melody Johnson writes paranormal romance. She’s the author of gritty, urban fantasy stories about vampires, and other unnatural creatures.Melody graduated magna cum laude from Lycoming College with her BA in creative writing and psychology.

Let's Talk Books Episode 010: Interview with Mary Woods

Jan 31st, 2018 49m 17s

Mary Woods is an artist, a poet, and the author of "The Heart of the Matter,” which guides the reader to becoming wholeheartedly happy.I know Mary through her service work with Beloved Community Council and Heart of Williamsport. We've worked

Let's Talk Books Episode 009: Interview with Dave Bellomo

Jan 19th, 2018 55m 35s

Dave Bellomo is a fitness expert, personal trainer, and author.I met Dave about 18 years ago, when he worked as a personal trainer. I continued to work with Dave after he opened his own gym. We had a lot of fun brainstorming and creating fitn

Let's Talk Books Episode 008: Interview with Nancy Panko

Jan 15th, 2018 50m 54s

Nancy Panko has achieved amazing success with her book, “Guiding Missal,” an unusual story about a prayer book that is carried in the pocket of three generations of men as they navigate war.As she held the Military Missal in her hands, Nancy

Let's Talk Books Episode 007: Interview with Louis E. Hunsinger, Jr.

Jan 14th, 2018 54m 7s

Louis E. Hunsinger, Jr. labors for posterity. He does this as a historian, preserving Lycoming County's heritage as a writer for newspapers, magazines, programs, and books.He's the co-author of eight books. His publishing career began with his

Let's Talk Books Episode 006: Interview with Joseph W. Smith III

Jan 5th, 2018 52m 57s

Joseph Smith III is a writer and a high school English teacher. He's also author of three nonfiction books that focus on his two favorite topics: The Church and Film.His first book, "The Psycho File," is a comprehensive guide to Alfred Hitchc

Let's Talk Books Episode 005: Interview with Lorena Beniquez

Dec 15th, 2017 45m 55s

Lorena Beniquez, a writer, photographer and a filmmaker, and the author of a new book, Lost Coal Country of Northeastern Pennsylvania.Published by Arcadia, the book is part of the Images of Modern America series, so it’s part history, part ph

Let's Talk Books Episode 004: Interview with Mike Reuther

Dec 3rd, 2017 45m 39s

Mike Reuther is a journalist by profession, but he never stops writing. Most mornings, before he heads to work at the daily newspaper, where he reports on government, politics, health care, crime, sports and general news, Mike works on his nove

Let's Talk Books Episode 003: Interview with Alivia Taggliaferri

Nov 24th, 2017 52m 59s

Alivia Tagliaferri is an author, publisher, producer and documentary filmmaker. In this interview on Let's Talk Books with Robin Van Auken, she discusses her book, Beyond the Wall: The Journey Home.Listen to Alivia discuss her work with Ironc

Let's Talk Books Episode 002: Interview with Tonya Anderson

Nov 19th, 2017 53m 49s

Tonya Anderson, founder of An Exquisite Life, is a guest on the Wholehearted Author Podcast, speaking with Robin Van Auken about about her spiritual journey, shamanism, and finding the joy in living. She's the author of One More Day, about over

Let's Talk Books Episode 001: Interview with Diane Langley

Nov 19th, 2017 52m 57s

Diane Langley, author of "Life Changes..." is a guest on the Wholehearted Author Podcast, speaking with Robin Van Auken about about Diane talks about writing for a newspaper and how her essays lead her to write the book.Please enjoy!

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