Authors Between the Covers: What It Takes to Write Your Heart Out

About Authors Between the Covers: What It Takes to Write Your Heart Out

On the Authors Between The Covers Show, we get the skinny from professional writers who have made their dreams come true of publishing books. Is it the fantasy they hoped it would be? For some, yes. For others, the reality of book publishing is an eye-opener that can be downright depressing. Always, it’s fascinating to hear their stories. Don’t miss it! To read about the authors we’ve helped get the word with Inkandescent PR, and/or publish their books, visit our website, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co.: http://www.InkandescentPublishing.com. Learn how we can help you, too!

Publisher

Inkandescent Radio

Category

arts · business · education

Language

en

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No

First episode

18 Nov 2021

Latest episode

28 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Dec 2025

   Check out “Winter Murderland,” one of the newest novels by Nicholas Bruner, president of the Writers of Chantilly

   About Nicholas Bruner: Nick has been writing books since the age of eight, when he wrote his first novel on notebook paper, providing illustrations himself with magic marker. His brain was always full of unusual characters speaking to him about their exotic adventures. After college, he put away childish things like writing and took a corporate job that paid well and provided benefits. Unfortunately, he noticed that the characters and adventures in his head started disappearing. It was getting lonely in Nick’s head! So he started writing again. Gradually, the characters came back, telling him about their new adventures. Now he writes books about people with big dreams–whether its Dani and her dream of being a blues guitarist in The Ballad of Dani and Eli; Alva and his dream of designing the next important invention in The Love Machine; or J.T. and Rache and their dream of bringing powerful lawbreakers to justice in Jesus Bugs. Learn more: nicholasbruner.com About Winter Murderland: Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus are ready for a holiday away from, well, the holiday! Their destination? Las Vegas! But you know what they say about best laid plans, heh. See, some genius came up with a great idea… a new casino hotel shaped like, of course, a Christmas tree. Santa’s escaped the North Pole, only to get stuck viewing this eyesore called Christmasland from his hotel window. Can’t a guy catch a break? And to make matters worse, the whole thing is just an offensive caricature of the holiday he’s in charge of. How dare these greedy people exploit Christmas for purely commercial ends? But when Saint Nick learns who is operating the place… well, things get downright hilarious as he and the missus try to save the day. Nick is the president of the Writers of Chantilly. Be sure to listen to his podcast interview with club member Chris Heyl that was recorded at the 2025 annual holiday event at Elaine’s Literary Salon. Learn more about the writing group here: writersofchantilly.blogspot.com • Check out the Salon here: ElainesLiterarySalon.com

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   28 Dec 2025

   Soprano Corinne Delaney shares her insights about being an opera singer in her new book

   About Corinne Delaney: A classically trained full-lyric soprano and freelance vocalist in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, Corinne has studied with some of the best vocal coaches in the D.C./Virginia region including Laurie Nelson and the Director of Vocal Studies at George Mason University, Dr. Patricia Miller.  Although Corinne’s forte is classical singing and she generally performs operatic pieces nationally (for such events as the Embassy of France’s Fete de Musique as well as at events at government agencies such as the Central intelligence Agency (CIA)), Corinne prides herself on her versatility as an artist and enjoys all genres of music. Corinne loves singing well-loved classics such as the National Anthem at military and sporting events (including her Alma Mater’s (JMU) 2012 Homecoming game and at military ceremonies at Fort Belvoir, and the National Guard Bureau.  Corinne has performed with critically acclaimed pianist, Brian Ganz and performed original pieces written by music composer, Laura Hamersly for the Songwriters Association of Washington D.C.  Corinne was featured in the U.S. News & World Report for her singing as well as in a 2013 book titled “The Economy of You.” Corinne Delaney About From Prima Donna to Pop Rock: Learn the Ancient Secrets Modern Singers Forgot and Discover the Relevance of Opera in the Modern Era: From stadium tours to opera halls—protect your voice, master your range, and discover the ancient secrets modern singers forgot. Why do some voices stir the soul while others struggle to entertain? In From Prima Donna to Pop Rock, a powerful blend of science, story, and song, readers are invited to discover what makes singing not just possible—but beneficial. With insights from music experts, opera singers, scientists, and performers, this engaging book unveils the secrets behind healthy singing and explores why operatic techniques have stood the test of time. From pop and rock to Puccini, you’ll explore the myths and mechanics of the human voice, the cultural evolution of singing, and how modern music can damage—or elevate—the vocal instrument. Whether you’re a singer, teacher, or simply someone who loves music, From Prima Donna to Pop Rock will change how you hear the world—and yourself. It’s part memoir, part masterclass, and all heart.

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   28 Dec 2025

   Robert L. Cantrell give us a deep dive in “Understanding Sun Tzu On The Art Of War”

   About Understanding Sun Tzu On The Art Of War: Understanding Sun Tzu on the Art of War is both a source and an interpretation of Sun Tzu’s Art of War written to clarify Sun Tzu’s philosophies on war without compromising the subtlety of thought needed to master them. Readers of this book, from across professional disciplines, will find key advice on leadership, advantage, and how to proficiently overcome adversaries. Robert is a member of the Writers of Chantilly. Be sure to listen to her podcast interview with the club’s president Nick Bruner that was recorded at the 2025 annual holiday event at Elaine’s Literary Salon. Learn more about the writing group here: writersofchantilly.blogspot.com • Check out the Salon here: ElainesLiterarySalon.com

4. 

   28 Dec 2025

   Anita Klein takes us on a journey of courage and healing in “More Mighty Than Cancer”

   About Anita Klein: A mom, wife, artist, and breast cancer survivor, Anita says she enjoys writing as a means to document and celebrate life’s journeys and adventures, both simple and complex. She writes about her breast cancer journey, treatment, and “after” on her blog. Anita also likes to have fun with art and fill her space with color. She is a member of the Writers of Chantilly. Learn more here: writersofchantilly.blogspot.com About More Mighty Than Cancer: In her book, which she initially titled F*CK Cancer, Anita shares stories and tips from a breast cancer survivor’s journey through chemo, surgery, and radiation. Anita talks about day-to-day life while undergoing treatment and offers practical advice, like “Drink the Water!” She also shares insights about things that maybe the doctors didn’t fully explain, such as “You’ll probably lose your taste for chicken.” She recounts personal stories on both the right and wrong ways to offer help to loved ones undergoing cancer treatment.

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   28 Dec 2025

   Angela D. Glascock gives us, “Locksmith at the End of the World: A Dead Silence Novella: Dead Silence, Part One”

   About Angela D. Glascock: Let’s be honest: I’m writing this bio. Me. Angela D. Glascock. The author of the book you stumbled upon (Locksmith at the End of the World). So, I’m not going to write about myself in third person because that’s awkward. My book, Locksmith at the End of the World: A Dead Silence Novella is about a zombie apocalypse primarily from a dog’s point of view; however, shortly after I published it I realized that the book represents the personal apocalypse my family and I experienced after we lost my sister to suicide. When I examined my little zombie book as if it were assigned to me for a literature class, I realized the underlying themes and subjects represented more than what I’d written: zombies (shamblers or WrongHumans) are the loss, the guilt, the anger. My two female characters (Emma and Lucy) represent strength and perseverance: survive all the loss and keep going, regardless of all the nasty stuff floating around in your head. Chester, the dog—the character I most relate to—finds himself thrust into a situation where his person is gone, and his world is a shambles. I’m currently working on the sequel to Locksmith, tentatively titled Foothills and Hollers. I have a blog (who doesn’t?) called Biggest, Brightest Star in the Sky: Mostly True Tales. Here I post some of my creative non-fiction pieces, editorials, and essays. My blog is a mix of entertaining (I hope) and seriousness. You’ll find stories I’ve collected from my dad about growing up in northern Virginia and all the shenanigans and things you couldn’t get away with today. There are also essays about life after losing my sister to suicide. Like most writers, I read A LOT. My favorite genres are memoir and thrillers, but I often indulge in post-apocalyptic and zombie literature. In 1998, my personal essay “Pictures” was chosen for publication in 25 Best Virginia Community College Student Essays: 1998: the Personal Essay. I also have pieces in the Writers of Chantilly anthologies (2016) Rewrite the Ending to… (“Hemorrhage”), (2017) Soundtracks of Our Lives (“Mental Souvenirs” and “River Music”) and (2018) Islands (“Love’s Crimson Caress”). Currently, I am an editorial writer for our neighborhood newspaper, I’m working on a book about my sister, and a book about my grandfather. Angela is a member of the Writers of Chantilly. Learn more here: writersofchantilly.blogspot.com “Locksmith at the End of the World,” by Angela Glascock About Locksmith at the End of the World: A Dead Silence Novella: Dead Silence, Part One: The zombie apocalypse from a dog’s point of view. When his person has a heart attack and dies, Chester the dog is thrust into a world where wronghumans stalk in silence and humans become deadly in an instant. He’s hungry. He’s hurt. He’s alone. Wounded while fleeing her burning town, Lucy seeks medical care in an abandoned animal clinic. A locksmith in the Before, she uses her skills to stay quiet and unseen as she loots nearby homes for food as she heals. What she finds in one of the houses gives her hope…and friend, if she can save him. Emma calls them shamblers. The media called them zombies. But in the After, the media is long gone, just like Emma’s companions. She’s alone in her refuge when shamblers finally break down the barriers and death pours in. Forced into a lonely world where she might be the only one left alive, she moves through the silence, learning survival on the fly while searching for life. Buy the book.

6. 

   27 Dec 2025

   You will love “Rosa’s Shell, Simply a Smile, A Bowl of Rice,” by Joan Leotta

   About Joan Leotta — A Pittsburgh native, Joan is an author and story performer. Her books include, Giulia Goes to War, Book One of the Legacy of Honor Series, Tales Through Time: Women of the South, The Complete Guide to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, Massachusetts, and others for chldren and adults. Version 1.0.0 She writes fiction, non-fiction (food, travel, profiles) and poetry and enjoys life with her husband in Calabash , NC, with occasional forays to her home of more than 40 years, the Northern VA area,where her daughter still lives. Common threads in all of her writing are food and love of family. Her performances include one woman shows of women in the Civil War and colonial times and folktale stagings that stress understanding among diverse cultures. She loves to teach writing and performing. More: joanleotta.wordpress.com Joan is a member of the Writers of Chantilly. Be sure to listen to her podcast interview with the club’s president Nick Bruner that was recorded at the 2025 annual holiday event at Elaine’s Literary Salon. Learn more about the writing group here: writersofchantilly.blogspot.com • Check out the Salon here: ElainesLiterarySalon.com

7. 

   15 Mar 2025

   Meet the bestselling author behind Elaine’s Literary Salon: Jeffrey James Higgins

   If you are a bibliophile, author, or have always dreamed of penning a book, you will love to meet Jeffrey James Higgins, host of Elaine’s Literary Salon. This new show — live from the popular bistro Elaine’s in Old Town, Alexandria VA. Our host is the restaurant’s owner, Jeffrey James Higgins, a #1 Amazon bestselling author on a mission to help fellow writers share their stories. The author of The Forever Game, Furious and Unseen, Jeff has a reputation for high-stakes, no-frills drama with this taut thrillers that reviewers say do not contain an ounce of fat. Fans know every line of dialogue is a gut punch, and yet he can make a landscape come alive with a single high-impact sentence. Consider this one: “The pier was a mishmash of pulleys and taught metal lines, and it smelled of diesel fumes and saltwater.” Jeff’s 2024 novel, Forever Technology, gives us characters that are so likable, and so on the ropes, that their day-to-day fight for survival is what makes this a page-turner. There’s no indication yet that Higgins is planning a series, but we would love to see one centered around this book’s main character, DEA Special Agent Adam Locke. As it stands, what separates Locke from the Jack Reachers of the literary landscape is his hearty, seemingly natural exploration of deeper themes. In this case, it’s nothing less than the future of immortality. Jeff is a former reporter and retired supervisory special agent who has wrestled a suicide bomber, fought the Taliban in combat, and chased terrorists across five continents. He received both the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor. Jeffrey has been interviewed by CNN, New York Times, Fox News, Investigation Discovery, Declassified, and USA Today, and has won numerous literary awards, including the PenCraft Book Awards Fiction Book of the Year and a Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal. Today, Inkandescent Radio + TV producer and founder Hope Katz Gibbs, turns the mike to Jeff. We learn about his background, inspiration, and why he and his wife Cynthia (pictured above) opened a restaurant in the heart of Old Town. Don’t miss it! Check out the live Literary Salon events here. And check back for new episodes of Elaine’s Literary Salon on Inkandescent.tv and listen to all the podcasts on InkandescentRadio.com. Elaine’s Literary Salon About Elaine’s: Elaine’s modern Mediterranean cuisine is based on exquisite food found in Alexandria, Egypt. The unique style is best described as Middle Eastern with French, Greek, and Italian influences. Elaine’s is located at 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. The 1880 building, the previous home of Bilbo Baggins for 38 years, has been completely renovated with a new look and feel. The restaurant is located in the heart of Old Town’s Historic District within sight of the Potomac River. Founders Park, The Torpedo Factory Art Center, and Old Town Alexandria Waterfront are only blocks away. Elaine’s is named after the owner’s grandmother. When the owner was twelve years old in Cairo, Egypt, she promised her grandmother that one day she would own a restaurant and name it after her. The owner is proud to share her family’s recipes with the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Make a reservation today: elaines-restaurant.com.

8. 

   18 Aug 2024

   This month on the Authors Between the Covers show: Gregory Maguire, author, “Wicked”

   A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder and producer, Inkandescent Radio — Odds are good that you have read Gregory Macguire’s bestseller, “Wicked,” seen the Broadway show (millions around the world have), and/or are anticipating the release of the film version this month. So, it is a great pleasure to share the interview I had the privilege of doing with him for The Costco Connection. Gregory allowed me to record and produce our conversation for our Authors Between the Covers Show on InkandescentRadio and Inkandescent.tv). On our PR & Publishing Co. site, Inkandescent.us, you can also read our Q&A. Stay tuned for the article in the Costco Connection in November. Best of all, you’ll get to see Part One of Wicked in November! Scroll down to learn more about the film! About the movie: Wicked (also known as Wicked: Part One) is an upcoming American musical fantasy film directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Winnie Holzman. It is the first of a two-part film adaptation of the stage musical of the same name by Stephen Schwartz and Holzman, which was based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel of the same name and characters from L. Frank Baum‘s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The film stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, with Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode (in her film debut), Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle, and Peter Dinklage in supporting roles. Set in the Land of Oz, largely before Dorothy Gale‘s arrival from Kansas, the plot follows green-skinned Elphaba and her path to ultimately becoming the Wicked Witch of the West, alongside an unlikely friendship and later rivalry with a classmate who later becomes Glinda the Good. Theatrical release in the United States is scheduled for November 22, 2024, with Wicked: Part Two slated for November 26, 2025. Universal Pictures announced the adaptation in 2012 with Marc Platt as a producer. After a long development and multiple delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chu was hired to direct, with Erivo and Grande cast in their respective roles in 2021. Principal photography began in December 2022 in England, paused in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, eventually resuming then concluding in January 2024.

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   1 Mar 2024

   Romance is Redefined in Rebecca Serle’s newest book “Expiration Dates” — available this month!

   March 2024: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, publisher, Inkandescent Women magazine (http://www.inkandescentwomen.com/) — “Being single is like playing the lottery — always the chance that with one piece of paper, you could win it all,” says New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Serle about the theme of her newest novel, Expiration Dates, (https://www.rebeccaserle.com/expiration-dates) available this month. Promoted as a romance that will define a generation, this is Rebecca’s 8th book — and after reading it, and crying during my 9-hour plane trip from Frankfurt to JFT, I can tell you that is certainly true. Here’s the story: Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together. The papers told her she’d spend three days with Martin in Paris; five weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and three months with Hugo, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over twenty years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, there’s only a name: Jake. But as Jake and Daphne’s story unfolds, Daphne finds herself doubting the paper’s prediction and wrestling with what it means to be both committed and truthful. Because Daphne knows things Jake doesn’t, information that—if he found out—would break his heart. What critics are saying: Told with her signature warmth and insight into matters of the heart, Rebecca Serle has finally set her sights on romantic love. The result is a gripping, emotional, passionate, and (yes) heartbreaking novel about what it means to be single, what it means to find love, and ultimately how we define each of them for ourselves. Expiration Dates is the one fans have been waiting for. Click here to read our Q&A: (https://inkandescent.us/books-of-the-month/rebecca-serle-expiration-dates/)An article based on our interview will be published in the March 2024 issue of Costco’s magazine The Connection (https://www.costcoconnection.ca/march_2024/page9.html). This isn’t my first time writing about Rebecca and her books for (https://inkandescent.us/books-of-the-month/rebecca-serle-expiration-dates/)Costco (https://www.costco.com/costco-connection-online-edition.html). I had the privilege of interviewing the author — who also developed the hit TV adaptation Famous in Love, based on her YA series of the same name — in 2018 when she published The Dinner List (https://inkandescent.us/books-of-the-month/rebecca-serle-expiration-dates/) — an enchanting story about who you’d invite to that one magical dinner when anyone, from any time, could attend. This book strikes a similar cord, linking magic to reality. Buy the new book here! (https://inkandescent.us/books-of-the-month/rebecca-serle-expiration-dates/) Click here to learn more about this Truly Amazing Woman: rebeccaserle.com. (https://www.rebeccaserle.com/) Authors Between the Covers: Click here to read our Q&A on Inkandescent Women magazine. (https://inkandescentwomen.com/the-women/rebecca-serle-expiration-dates/) Don’t miss our podcast here on InkandescentRadio.com (http://www.inkandescentradio.com/). Click here to watch our video interview on Inkandescent.tv. (https://youtu.be/ZCcI8PZhwHs)

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    1 Oct 2023

    Here Be Dragons — and Griffins and Vampires and Puppies in the newest book by Tui Sutherland, “Wings of Fire: A Guide to the Dragon World”

    October 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent® PR & Publishing Co. (http://www.inkandescent.us/) — If you haven’t already been sucked into Tui Sutherland’s epic Wings of Fire dragon fantasy, dive into the backstories of the ten tribes on two continents with three moons in A Guide to the Dragon World. In this title, we learn the dragons of Pyrrhia and Pantala are on a mission to develop a definitive guide to the lives and history of each tribe told by the dragons themselves. “It’s sort of hilarious because I was thinking of this book as the nonfiction one,” laughs Sutherland, talking to the Costco Connection from her home near Boston. “Clearly, it’s still fiction, like a little map with letters, interviews, and journal entries that expose old myths and reveal dark secrets.” Having sold more than 14 million copies and been translated into a dozen languages, Scholastic’s 15-book series has been on the New York Times bestseller list for years. There are also two standalone titles, four short stories, two companion books, and six graphic novel adaptations — all studded with brilliant illustrations. How has the woman, named after a noisy New Zealand bird thanks to her Mom who grew up there, dreamed up this alternative universe? “When I was a little kid, we lived in Caracas, Paraguay, Miami, and Santa Domingo before moving to New Jersey for high school, and everywhere I went, I’d make up stories, read stories, and imagine myself in new worlds. After graduating from college, I went into publishing because I wanted to know how books are made. By then, I had written several books of my own, but it was fantasy that captured my heart.” When her first son was born in 2010, Sutherland wanted to take him on a hero’s quest. “So, I created a series about destiny and what’s written for you versus what you choose for yourself. You can save the world no matter what kind of dragon you are — the fierce bossy one or the tiny optimistic one with no powers. They all have their way of making their world a better place.” This article was written for the October issue of Costco’s magazine: costco.com/connection (https://www.costco.com/connection-fye-here-be-dragons-october-2023.html) Click here to read our extended Inkandescent Q&A with Tui. (https://inkandescent.us/books-of-the-month/wings-of-fire/)

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    1 Jun 2023

    Meet New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa See and discover her newest historical novel: “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women”

    June 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. (http://www.inkandescentwomen.com/) — Hello, and welcome to this month’s episode of Authors Between the Covers Show on the Inkandescent Radio Network (http://www.inkandescentradio.com/) and Inkandescent.tv (http://www.inkandescent.tv/). I’m deeply honored to be here with today’s guest, Lisa See; I was introduced to this New York Times bestselling author when my longtime freelance client, Costco magazine, assigned me to write about her latest book for the June 2023 issue of The Costco Connection (https://www.costco.com/connection-fye-womens-work-june-2023.html). It is the historical novel Lady Tan’s Circle of Women (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lady-Tans-Circle-of-Women/Lisa-See/9781982117085), and it is truly the most anticipated book for the summer of 2023. It is inspired by a true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China, and in the book, we learn how the main character breaks free from tradition and treats women and girls from every level of society. I can’t wait to hear all about this. But first and foremost, welcome, Lisa. I’m so excited to have you here. Before we get into our Q&A, here’s a little background on Lisa. As I mentioned, Lisa is a New York Times bestselling author of a dozen books, including The Island of Sea Women, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, and Dreams of Joy, (https://www.lisasee.com/) which debuted at number one. She was born in Paris but grew up in Los Angeles. We are talking to her from there now. And she lived with her mother but spent a lot of time with her father’s family in Chinatown and says she has always been intrigued by stories that have been lost, forgotten, or deliberately covered up, whether in the past or now in the world today. Lisa has been honored by the National Woman she has been honored as National Woman of the Year by the Organization of Chinese American Women. In 2001, she received the Organization of Chinese American Women honored her as a National Woman of the Year. She received the Chinese American Museum’s History Makers Award in 2003, and in 2017, she received the Golden Spike Award from the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California. Click here for our Q&A (https://inkandescent.us/our-authors/lisa-see/), and be sure to listen to our podcast interview on Inkandescent Radio Network (http://www.inkandescentradio.com/) and the video version on Inkandescent.tv (http://www.inkandescent.tv/).

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    29 May 2023

    This month on Authors Between the Covers: Meet the kids raised by the author of “The Earthbound Parent”

    August 2023: A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, Inkandescent® PR + Publishing Co. (http://www.inkandescent.us) — Are you a parent tired of the persistent belief that your child’s moral values, ethical principles, and ability to distinguish between what is right and wrong must come from religion? Do you wonder how you can ever teach your child to think for herself in a culture that values uncritical obedience over critical consideration? Or do you fear what the future holds for your child in a society that views unquestioned faith as a virtue and a questioning mind with suspicion? If so, you are going to enjoy “The Earthbound Parent,” a book by author and father Richard A. Conn, Jr. In it, he argues that the solution is clear, and it rests not only with you but all parents with similar concerns. In this volume, he demonstrates why all parents who value science and reason can help stop the centuries-old practice of religious indoctrination and offers advice on encouraging children to discover the world and their place in it for themselves. “Only by allowing them to learn that we are in this world together, that we have a limited time to live, and that we have only one another on which to rely can we truly enable them to flourish and begin to build a just and peaceful world—not just for their generation but for all future generations,” explains Richard. Nikita and Natalie Conn On this episode: Richard’s daughters, Nikita, 16 and Natalie, 13 (pictured right) interview him about what it was like to be raised by an “Earthbound Parent.” How was their upbringing different from their religious friends? Do they appreciate their dad’s perspective? Will they raise their kids the same way? And so much more! Don’t miss it. Richard Conn Jr., author, “The Earthbound Parent” About Richard Conn Jr.: Richard is the Managing Partner of Eurasia Advisors. He also serves as Managing Partner of Innovate Partners, an emerging company private investment fund, as an affiliate partner in Stonehaven, a global capital raising platform, and as an Independent Trustee of a publicly traded mutual fund. Before founding Eurasia Advisors in 2003, Richard practiced international corporate law for nearly twenty years as an equity partner with the international law firm Latham & Watkins. He founded the firm’s Moscow office in 1992. He served as a key advisor to the Presidential Administration of Russian President Boris Yeltsin and as President of the Moscow-based Foreign Bar Association. A longstanding past member of the Board of Directors of the U.S.-Russia Business Council and of the International Crisis Group’s International Board of Advisors, he regularly consults with the World Bank, Members of Congress, and the Administration regarding C.I.S.-related issues. He Co-Chaired the U.S.-Russia Business Council and American Chamber of Commerce (Moscow) joint initiative to facilitate Russian accession to WTO. Richard delivered the keynote address at the United Nations to open the U.N. conference addressing establishing a worldwide Sovereign Debt Restructuring framework. He frequently publishes on these subjects and recently authored “Towards a Sovereign Debt Restructuring Framework: Less is More,” which appears in Joe Stiglitz’s book Too Little, Too Late: The Quest of Resolving Sovereign Debt Crises, Columbia University Press, New York, 2016. He periodically lectures at Columbia University’s Harriman Institute of Russian, Eurasian, and East European Studies and the Institute for New Economic Thinking, the Centre for International Governance Innovation, and Columbia University’s SIPA Center on Global Economic Governance. Richard ran in 2010 for the Deputy Presidency of the World Chess Federation on an international ticket headed by the Twelfth World Champion Anatoly Karpov with the support of the Thirteenth World Champion Garry Kasparov and is an avid chess player. He сhairs the Advisory Committee of a non-profit organization that has already taught chess to over 4 million public school second and third graders in the U.S. A Dartmouth College and Fordham University Law School graduate, Richard clerked for the Honorable Gordon Thompson, Jr., Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. He is the co-author of Collier Labor Law and the Bankruptcy Code, M. Bender (1989). He is also the author of The Earthbound Parent: How (and Why) to Raise Your Little Angels Without Religion (https://www.amazon.com/Earthbound-Parent-Little-Without-Religion/dp/1634311620), Pitchstone Publishing (2018) , a book that encourages critical thinking and enhanced ethical standards. Richard is fluent in Russian and Spanish. Click here to learn more: (http://www.eurasiadvisors.com)eurasiadvisors.com. (http://www.eurasiadvisors.com/) Don’t miss it!

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    1 Feb 2023

    February 2023: This month on Authors Between the Covers we explore Jay Shetty’s 8 Rules of Love: How to find it, keep it, and let it go

    A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, host, Authors Between the Covers show (http://www.inkandescentradio.com) — We begin a month of celebrating love (why reserve it for just one day?) in an interview with #1 New York Times bestselling author Jay Shetty, author of the new book: The 8 Rules of Love. (https://8rulesoflove.com) “During the Coronavirus pandemic, I spent a lot of time thinking about love,” shares the award-winning storyteller, a former monk whose viral videos about peace and purpose have been viewed more than 10 billion times. His first book, Think Like a Monk, was published in September 2020 and distills timeless lessons into practical steps anyone can take to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. His newest tome, 8 Rules of Love, guides us on finding love, keeping it, and letting it go. “So many relationships were challenged or just didn’t make it through lockdown,” observes Shetty, a native of London who lives in Los Angeles with his wife Radhi Devlukia-Shetty (https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&sxsrf=ALiCzsYVvQ7HI1AkfHktNKhg1lOawPDV_g:1664908472193&q=Radhi+Devlukia-Shetty&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LVT9c3NMyoSq60sDCxVIJwCwyMyg1TctO0JLKTrfQLUvMLclKBVFFxfp5VcUF-aXHqIlbRoMSUjEwFl9SynNLszETd4IzUkpLKHayMu9iZOBgAeMyFXloAAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwif48Wwm8f6AhWgMVkFHQnXCXYQmxMoAHoECDcQAg). “Some relationships got stronger, sure. But we were all tested.” To discover how to help people have healthier relationships, Shetty started with a Harvard Medical School study that scientists have worked on since the Great Depression. (https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/) “The scientists gathered information over 80 years, and it showed that how happy we are in our relationships has a powerful influence on our health,” explains Shetty, who helps readers seize that power in his insightful hardback. Its four sections offer meditations on solitude, compatibility, healing, and connection. His 8 Rules are born of these concepts, ranging from Letting Yourself Be Alone (Rule 1) to Loving Again and Again (Rule 8). Having spent three years studying the Vedas at a Hindu ashram in Mumbai, Shetty sees life as a series of classrooms. Using a metaphor of connecting ashrams, he teaches us levels of love: Preparing, practicing, protecting, and perfecting it. “The key to a successful, loving relationship is to peel back the layers continuously,” he believes. “You reveal a layer; your partner reveals a layer. From there, you figure it out together. And then you do it again.” We leave you with this parting thought from Jay: “I once read a quote from Muhammad Ali, who said, ‘Service to others is the rent you pay for the room here on earth.’ I hold this dear to my heart because everything we do can be of service. We don’t need to build the biggest charity; we just have to have that spirit and mindset. Any person I meet, I say hello or open the door.” Click here to learn more: 8rulesoflove.com. (https://8rulesoflove.com/) Click here to read our interview in the Costco Connection. (https://www.costco.ca/connection-fye-lessons-in-love-janfeb-2023.html) Don’t miss our podcast interview! (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/jay-shetty/)

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    12 Aug 2022

    Today on Authors Between the Covers: Meet award-winning teacher and author Phillip Done and learn about his new book, “The Art of Teaching Children”

    A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, founder, InkandescentRadio.com: (http://www.inkandescentradio.com) Hello and welcome to this month’s episode of the Authors Between the Covers show on the Inkandescent Radio Network. I’m Hope Katz Gibbs, host of the show and creator of the Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co., thrilled to be here with the amazing award-winning teacher and author Phillip Done! (https://www.amazon.com/Phillip-Done/e/B001JS6538) Phil is coming to us from Budapest, Hungary, and I know that you will enjoy today’s podcast interview, where he’ll share insights into his international travels and new book, The Art of Teaching Children (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Teaching-Children-Lifetime-Classroom/dp/1982165669/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=FQJ4F&content-id=amzn1.sym.91202c6f-1c11-4e3d-b51a-3af958cedd30&pf_rd_p=91202c6f-1c11-4e3d-b51a-3af958cedd30&pf_rd_r=DE2DZJG9DPAZRY5NAQYX&pd_rd_wg=DCK9n&pd_rd_r=532a7abb-a0b8-4e62-a840-12fe6256f1ee&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk). First, I must tell the audience that I have been a huge fan of Phil’s since he published 32 First Graders and One Class Bunny (https://www.amazon.com/Third-Graders-One-Class-Bunny/dp/0743272404). My kids were in elementary school then, and I was the communications director of the City of Fairfax Schools in Northern VA. I remember reading the book in one sitting – laughing hysterically and alternatively crying at his poignant essays. Today, we talk about that book, his career, Phil’s well-deserved awards, and most importantly, his newest title, The Art of Teaching Children (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Teaching-Children-Lifetime-Classroom/dp/1982165669/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=FQJ4F&content-id=amzn1.sym.91202c6f-1c11-4e3d-b51a-3af958cedd30&pf_rd_p=91202c6f-1c11-4e3d-b51a-3af958cedd30&pf_rd_r=DE2DZJG9DPAZRY5NAQYX&pd_rd_wg=DCK9n&pd_rd_r=532a7abb-a0b8-4e62-a840-12fe6256f1ee&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk). You’ll learn: What inspired Phil to write his latest tome, The Art of Teaching Children (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Teaching-Children-Lifetime-Classroom/dp/1982165669/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=FQJ4F&content-id=amzn1.sym.91202c6f-1c11-4e3d-b51a-3af958cedd30&pf_rd_p=91202c6f-1c11-4e3d-b51a-3af958cedd30&pf_rd_r=DE2DZJG9DPAZRY5NAQYX&pd_rd_wg=DCK9n&pd_rd_r=532a7abb-a0b8-4e62-a840-12fe6256f1ee&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk) What inspired him to pen his first bestseller, 32 First Graders and One Class Bunny (https://www.amazon.com/Third-Graders-One-Class-Bunny/dp/0743272404) His career as a teacher His multitude of well-deserved awards His international travels and work as a teacher abroad His own experience as a student What’s next for Phil Done? How can people buy The Art of Teaching Children (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Teaching-Children-Lifetime-Classroom/dp/1982165669/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=FQJ4F&content-id=amzn1.sym.91202c6f-1c11-4e3d-b51a-3af958cedd30&pf_rd_p=91202c6f-1c11-4e3d-b51a-3af958cedd30&pf_rd_r=DE2DZJG9DPAZRY5NAQYX&pd_rd_wg=DCK9n&pd_rd_r=532a7abb-a0b8-4e62-a840-12fe6256f1ee&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk), on sale now! About The Art of Teaching Children (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Teaching-Children-Lifetime-Classroom/dp/1982165669?author-follow=B001JS6538&): An essential guide for teachers and parents that’s destined to become a classic, The Art of Teaching Children is one of those rare and masterful books that not only defines a craft but offers a magical reading experience. (more…) (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/phillip-done/#more-3244)

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    1 Mar 2022

    Celebrate International Women’s Month with the “Authors Between the Covers” show: Meet Olivia Campbell and learn about “Women in White Coats: How the first women doctors changed the world of medicine”

    A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, producer and founder, Inkandescent Radio (http://www.inkandescentradio.com) — What an honor it is to interview Olivia Campbell, a journalist and author specializing in medicine and women. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, The Cut, and many others. Her new book is Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine. (https://www.amazon.com/Women-White-Coats-Doctors-Medicine/dp/0778311988/ref=asc_df_0778311988/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509436355622&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1177785649378957852&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1022588&hvtargid=pla-1312563833929&psc=1) It is featured in the March 2022 issue of The Costco Connection. (https://www.costco.com/connection-medical-alert-march-2022.html) I have been writing for this monthly magazine since 1996 and have the privilege of writing this author interview article about Olivia and her book! In our podcast, you’ll learn: All about Olivia’s career as a journalist and author who specializes in writing about medicine, women, history, and nature How and when she knew she wanted to pursue this topic as a book What in her research surprised her most What delighted her, and what upset her Any misconceptions about early women doctors that she wants to set straight Lessons that contemporary physicians can learn from the three women doctors featured in the book What she wants all of us, as patients, to know about doctors and medicine Click here to learn more about Olivia, our cover story in the March-April 2022 issue of Inkandescent Women magazine! (https://inkandescentwomen.com/issues/march-april-2022/) First, a little more about Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/women-in-white-coats-olivia-campbell?variant=32126651924514) This remarkable story will equally enchant fans of Hidden Figures and Radium Girls. We meet three Victorian women who broke down barriers in the medical field to become the first women doctors. They revolutionized the way women received health care and changed the way women looked at what was possible for themselves, their sisters, and their daughters. In the early 1800s, women were dying in large numbers from treatable diseases because they avoided receiving medical care. Examinations performed by male doctors were often demeaning and even painful. In addition, women faced stigma from illness—a diagnosis could significantly limit their ability to find husbands, jobs, or be received in polite society. Motivated by personal loss and frustration over inadequate medical care, Elizabeth Blackwell, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, and Sophia Jex-Blake fought for a woman’s place in the male-dominated medical field. For the first time, Women in White Coats tells the complete history of these three pioneering women who, despite countless obstacles, earned medical degrees and paved the way for other women to do the same. Though very different in personality and circumstance, together, these women built women-run hospitals and teaching colleges—creating for the first time medical care for women by women. With gripping storytelling based on extensive research and access to archival documents, Women in White Coats tells the courageous history these women made by becoming doctors, detailing the boundaries they broke of gender and science to reshape how we receive medical care today. About Olivia: (https://www.ocampbellwriter.com/) “I started writing as a young girl — mysteries fashioned after her beloved Nancy Drew,” noting that as a teen, her passion for ballet saw her train to become a professional dancer. A broken foot prompted Campbell’s pivot to arts journalist. An unplanned pregnancy, complicated birth, and postpartum depression turned her writing interest from the arts to a medic in college. Today, she is an independent journalist, essayist, and author focusing on the intersections of medicine, women, history, and nature. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, New York Magazine/The Cut, HISTORY, The Washington Post, The Guardian, SELF, Aeon, Scientific American, Smithsonian Magazine, Literary Hub, Atlas Obscura, Good Housekeeping, Catapult, Parents, and Undark, among others. Visit her journalism portfolio here (http://oliviacampbell.contently.com/). Olivia’s first book, Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/women-in-white-coats-olivia-campbell?variant=32126651924514), was published in March 2021 by HarperCollins/Park Row Books. She holds a master’s degree in nonfiction science writing from Johns Hopkins University and an undergraduate degree in journalism from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers. Campbell lives in the Philadelphia suburbs along with her husband, three sons, and two beloved cats. Learn more at ocampbellwriter.com. (https://www.ocampbellwriter.com/)

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    1 Feb 2022

    Always a Song: Meet Ellen Harper and Sam Barry — authors of the story of folk music revival

    A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, producer, Inkandescent Radio (http://www.inkandescentradio.com)— What an honor it is to feature this new book by Ellen Harper and Sam Barry, entitled: Always a Song: Singers, Songwriters, Sinners & Saints. (https://www.amazon.com/Always-Song-Singers-Songwriters-SaintsMy/dp/1452184240) A collection of stories from Ellen (http://www.ellenharper.net), a singer, and songwriter, who is the folk matriarch and mother to the Grammy-winning musician Ben Harper. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Harper) Ellen shares vivid memories of growing up in Los Angeles through the 1960s among famous and small-town musicians raising Ben (pictured below) and the historic Folk Music Center. Jackson Browne says of the book: “An eloquent searching account of a life lived for truth, love, and music.” Roger McGuinn, leader of the Byrds, writes: Ellen Harper is folk music royalty, growing up with Pete Seeger and Joan Baez around the dinner table. Her story is heartrending and a pleasure to read.” Jonathan Lethem, New York Times bestselling author of Chronic City and Motherless Brooklyn, says: “Ellen Harper’s unique vantage as a red-diaper baby, folk connector, counterculture witness, and maven of family and community is matched by her memory, wit, and compassion.” With the help of Sam, an author and musician who is a founding member of the book band The Rock Bottom Remainders (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Bottom_Remainders) (learn more about him below), readers take a ride through folk music history: Harper takes readers on an intimate journey through the folk music revival. The book spans a transformational time in music history and American culture. Covers historical events from the love-ins women’s rights protests and the assassination of John F. Kennedy to the popularization of the sitar and the ukulele. Includes full-color photo insert. Ellen shares: “Growing up, an endless stream of musicians and artists came from across the country to my family’s music store. Bess Lomax Hawes, Joan Baez, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGee—all the singers, organizers, guitar and banjo pickers and players, songwriters, painters, dancers, their husbands, wives, and children—we were all in it together. And we believed singing could change the world.” Be sure to listen to our interview and watch the video on the April 2021 cover of BeInkandescent Health & Wellness magazine. (https://beinkandescent.com/issues/april-2021/) (more…) (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/always-a-song/#more-2298)

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    18 Jan 2022

    The January 2022 Inkandescent Publishing Spotlight is on: Stephen and Jim Gilliland, author of “Pushing Up: What 12 Months of Physical Challenges Taught Two Brothers About Connection, Leadership, and Purpose”

    A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, creator, Inkandescent PR + Publishing Co. (http://www.inkandescentpublishing.com/) — I am thrilled to host an Inkandescent interview on Sunday, Jan. 16 with authors Stephen Gilliland, a professor at Claremont Graduate University (https://www.cgu.edu/people/stephen-gilliland/), and his brother Jim Gilliland. They have a big goal, a giant job, and a determination to keep the premise of their new book simple. “We promise to each other to do at least one exercise activity every day. It doesn’t matter if you are sick, traveling, or tired. And to keep each other honest, we share one pic doing our activity every day,” the authors and brothers share on their book website: pushingupbook.com. (https://pushingupbook.com/) The dynamic duo embarked upon a journey of crazy workout challenges that increased in intensity as the year progressed; 10,000 push-ups each in March became 30,000 push-ups by December. Authors Stephen Gilliland and Jim GillilandAt the time, they were each searching for something more – more from their relationship as brothers and more from their middle-aged bodies. And as each month passed, they discovered the unexpected gift of what it means to live more fully as connected brothers, fathers, husbands, and successful leaders. I am excited to share their story with you and invite us to join them in the journey. “We hope you  uncover scars you didn’t know you had, grow muscles and inner strength, and find authentic support in connecting more deeply with someone else,” Stephen says, about the tome which will take you on an inner journey of life through lessons on: Taking the “I will” commitment and achieving audacious goals. Asking for help and finding a genuine connection. Recognizing limits and preparing to fail. Embracing “should be fine” as a mantra against doubt. Practicing empathy and reaching out in times of loss. Here’s to Pushing Up! Click here to learn more about the book. (https://pushingupbook.com/) Scroll down to check out the introduction. (more…) (https://inkandescentradio.com/podcast/pushing-up/#more-2837)

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    18 Nov 2021

    Next on our “Authors Between the Covers” show: Bestselling Author Caroline Leavitt tells us about the last 10 years of her successful career since she published, “Pictures of You”

    A Note from Hope Katz Gibbs, executive producer and host, Inkandescent Radio (http://www.inkandescentradio.com) — On today’s episode of Authors Between the Covers, you’ll meet New York Times bestselling author Caroline Leavitt, a phenom in the book publishing world. We know you’ll love meeting her as much as we love knowing this truly amazing woman! Backstory: I met Caroline a decade ago when I was hired by the magazine I write for, The Costco Connection, to interview her. She had just stepped into book publishing stardom, but her down-to-earth personality shone through. In the last ten years, she’s found even more fame — but as you’ll learn in the podcast, she’s kept true to her authentic self. Not only does she continue to publish heartwarmingly heartbreaking stories, but she is also an advocate for writers everywhere. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: All about her current career as an author What she has been doing in the last ten years since I first interviewed her What got her into the writing business What some of her biggest challenges have been What her biggest successes are What she wishes she knew then that she knows now What insight and wisdom she has for aspiring What’s Next for Caroline Leavitt! Who she is: Author of more than a dozen books, including one of her favorites, “Picture” of You.” What she does: “In my books, I delve into difficult situations and work them out. It’s where I put all of the things I’m afraid of and obsess about. This makes me a much happier person in regular life.” Why she does it: “I’m always obsessed with what pulls people together and what tugs them apart, particularly families. I love to try to figure out how people are their best, or their worst, in difficult situations.” Learn more: carolineleavitt.com (https://www.carolineleavitt.com) Don’t miss this interview as a video episode on InkandescentWomen.tv!  (https://youtu.be/A7sRjNo5MXw)

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