Diann reports on her first 2 weeks as a resident of Portugal. Starting with Madeira Island, she discusses the village of Machico and how it got its name in 1419, the filming of the 1956 "Moby Dick" movie off the shores of northeastern Madeira Island, and the challenging adjustments to living in a new culture.  Madeira Island Machico Church - listen to those bells! Whalers of Madeira. Museu da Baleia Please comment, rate this podcast, and share with your friends. You can contact me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com  Be sure to subscribe! Check out my websites, as well:  DiannSchindlerAuthor.com  and DiannAbroad.com  The introduction and conclusion music is by Rafael Javadov, "The Amelia Island Sun." Interlude music is "Tiny People" by Alexei De Bronhe. Thank you for listening!

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Madeira, Machico, Moby Dick and More!

Dr. Phyllis Kuehnl Walters, aka Dr. K Walters, s is a retired clinical/forensic psychologist from Ohio. She was in private practice for over forty years and taught psychology classes at Sinclair Community College and The University of Dayton. She is married and enjoys being a wife, mother, Yaya, great grandmother, and friend to many!  She and her husband have been on 7 mission trips and are actively involved at Fairway Christian Church in The Villages, Florida. Dr. Kuehnl Walters is now “re-fired” as a published author of Christian inspirational books as well as her soon to be launched crime/romance novel. She served as Academic Dean of Casa Hope, International where she taught men who have mostly served time for alcohol and drug offenses. Dr. Kuehnl-Walters also enjoys playing golf, games, bookstores, beaches, sunsets, gospel and 60’s music. She belongs to Florida Writers Association, Word Weavers International, Inc. and previously served as treasurer of the Writers League of The Villages. pkuehnlwalters@aol.com          phylliswaltersauthor@gmail.com “Wives Who Kill” - Sophie and Hannah: Two women with different backgrounds, different circumstances, and different mindsets. Yet, both are wanted for murder. What made them do it? Court-appointed forensic psychologist Dr. Rosie Klein untangles the web of circumstances surrounding each violent crime . . . and much more! At the recommendation of the judges and attorneys who appoint her to the cases, Dr. Klein first evaluates Sophie's case, then Hannah's state of mind at the time the women committed their separate crimes. Her search for mitigating factors, and her recommendations, will assist the Court during the sentencing phase of each woman's trial. Or should their charges of murder be commuted . . .based on what Dr. Rosie finds? You be the judge after you read the reasons behind Wives Who Kill. Click HERE for the FIRST podcast with Dr. Kuehnl Walters on March 5, 2020. *** “The Christmas Slayings” “Worry, Fret, and Fear... No More!: Covid-19 Edition” “Become a Beacon of Light: Develop the Fruit of the Spirit and Reflect God's Love” “Creating Balance & Purpose in Life: Finding Meaning in All Seasons & Stages of Life” Click HERE for Dr. Phyllis Kuehnl Walters Amazon Author Page.   You, too, can be interviewed on "In the Know!"  More information.      Music: “The Amelia Island Sun” by Rafael Javadov    Thank you for listening.            Diann@DiannAbroad.com  DiannAbroad.com  

"Wives Who Kill" True Crime Story - Interview Dr. K. Walters

Darryl Bollinger and his wife, June, live in western North Carolina. He has a master’s degree in health care administration from Trinity University and spent twenty-eight years working in the health care industry. He has always loved reading. As a child growing up in middle-class surroundings, books offered an escape and a chance to experience the world in ways he never thought possible. A successful businessman and entrepreneur, he finally decided to pursue his first love of writing. Darryl’s wish is that his readers will be transported and entertained in the same way that he still is today. He is on the board of the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, a member of the Florida Writers Association, and former president of the Tallahassee Writers Association. His new novel, "The Healing Tree", and the topic of this podcast, opens in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is his second novel set in the area. Read MORE about all of his novels. Also, email Darryl at darryl@darrylbollinger.com for questions and/or comments. And be among the first to have a copy of “The Healing Tree” before it is available for the general public by letting Darryl know you’d like to order an advanced copy. You can purchase Darryl’s books on Amazon. Here’s his author page. Click HERE to purchase "The Healing Tree." And you can purchase at the Blue Ridge Books, 428 Hazelwood Ave., Waynesville, NC 28786. (828) 456-6000  Darryl mentioned “Trails of Tears” by John Ehle. You can find it HERE. "The Healing Tree" Virtual Book Launch. Please help Darryl choose a date and time for his Virtual Book Launch which will take place on Zoom in late March, either March 23, 24, or 25. Time? Either 2:00, 4:00 or 6:30. He wants to hear from you!  Click HERE to access the form. Fill it out and send it to Darryl@DarrylBollinger.com. Thank you so much!  Intro and Outgo music is Rafael Javadov’s “The Amelia Island Sun” Interlude music is “Dusk” by Dream Machine.  "Eagle Feather" Pan Flute by Kerri Lake Comments: Diann@DiannAbroad.com  www.DiannAbroad.com Thank you for listening.

Bollinger's 7th Medical Thriller: "The Healing Tree"

 Writers' block is real, and it came at me with a vengeance, cloaked in what I thought was celebratory excitement at the point I released my thriller novel manuscript to beta readers. When I mustered the courage to face the truth, paralysis was poised to take control. I had to change my thoughts, my emotions, my mind. Listen to my strategies to address a personal variety of writer’s block. My next novel, a thriller entitled "Claim Denied" is coming soon. Email me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com for an advanced copy and/or for launching information.   "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron (Three morning pages.) Note, I reference writing three morning pages but, to be clear, I didn't include it as a strategy for improving tennis ... only for addressing my writer's block.   "Short Tarot-Centered Meditation for Artists to Overcome Writing Fear" by Thea Fiore-Bloom (Scroll down to the middle of the page to find this meditation.) "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield. Intro and outgo music: "The Amelia Island Sun" by Rafael Javadov Interlude music: "Headache" by Dream Machine Thank you for listening.  Diann@DiannAbroad.com   DiannAbroad.com

Writer's Block and What To Do About It.

I'm back to podcasting again after a 6-week hiatus and I'm writing goals for 2021. First, in order to look forward, I needed to look back to 2020...briefly, at least. This podcast does that: I look back and then talk about my 2021 goals with an eye to encouraging you to write your goals for 2021. I mentioned two previous podcasts for your listening pleasure:  "A Writer's Life: A Setting Surprise"  Thriller: "Claim Denied" A Reading Also, I developed a 2020 Goal setting worksheet. If you would like a copy, please email me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com. I'll send you a blank worksheet and a sample, as well. Music for this podcast: "The Amelia Island Sun" by Rafael Javadov and "Bach-6-3" by Courante. Thank you for listening. Diann DiannAbroad.com        

2020 to 2021 Looking Forward: Goals

With my current thriller manuscript ("Claim Denied") in the hands of beta readers, I had time to think about writing another book: a sequel, a thriller set in a small town with fascinating, quirky characters. When I looked back at a community on the Eastern Shore of Virginia I visited a few times in early 2000, I came upon a startling, sweet surprise! I dug deeper! It was clear: I had to write this novel!  I joined J. Thorn's 5-day challenge using his "Three Story Method", outlined the entire story, and uploaded the details in Plottr. I can access it at any time and get cracking! I'll do exactly that as soon as "Claim Denied" is published. Publication release is January 2021. Story and Song Neighborhood Bookstore on Amelia Island, FL has agreed to a book launch.  Please email me at Diann@DiannAbroad.com to receive publication information and an invitation to the book launch. Thank you for listening!  Please leave a comment and a rating. DiannAbroad.com Music for this podcast was provided by Rafael Javadov ("The Amelia Island Sun"), Ilya Truhanov ("Russian Soap Opera"), and Setuniman (violin sounds).  

A Writer's Life: A Setting Surprise

Schindler's latest book, "Claim Denied," is an electrifying international cyber-espionage thriller. It emerged from her experiences as a higher educational consultant at an American University in Kosovo. Publication is late 2020.  Blurb on the back cover:  Feisty and outspoken Margot Evelyn Hart and her fiancé, the charming and wealthy activist Andrey Orlov Stephen, left Minnesota to launch a new life abroad. Their plan: he’d work for the State Department and she’d teach English. Together, they’d make a difference in peoples’ lives throughout the world. One country at a time, starting in Prishtina, Kosovo. Within days of their arrival in Prishtina, her world crashed. Margot learned someone had killed Andy,  a single gunshot to the back of his head. She refused to believe it until an ominous stranger banged on her door, and she learned undeniable facts. Andy was dead and she was prey. Margot knew one person in all of Kosovo. Andy’s friend, Grey Valentin. She loathed the rotund and awkward know-it-all. But he was her only hope of untangling this traumatic murder. Why would anyone want to kill her beloved Andy? How had she become the hunted? Can she decode the clues in time? Will she survive? --- For more information about her virtual interactive book launching and publication information for "Claim Denied," email her at Diann@DiannAbroad.com. Music is "Journey" by Rafael Javadov. Click here for his Facebook page. DiannAbroad.com  Thank you for listening. Please be sure to leave a comment and a rating.  Thank you again.

Thriller "Claim Denied": A Reading.

Barbara Rein debuted her first book series in fourth grade, The Adventures of Cassandra McGillicuddy in Outer Space, complete with stick figures drawings. Admonished by her teacher for doing book reports on her own books (and didn't she have chutzpah), she put writing aside for years while stories piled up in her head. One day she opened her laptop and out they poured. She's now an award-winning and Amazon-best-selling author. She lives with her husband and dachshund, traveling with a well-packed suitcase between New York and Florida. Barbara writes strange, fantastical, and downright weird short stories. Darkly brilliant tales that teeter on the edge of reality. Reimagined nightmares concocted from a childhood diet of macabre fairy tales and endless episodes of Twilight Zone. She also writes chuckle-inducing personal essays inspired by the quirks and oddities that bounce her way. Click HERE to purchase "Tales from the EERie Canal." Barbara Rein Facebook Page Barbara Rein Amazon Author Page shermdogny@yahoo.com Edward St. John Gorey (February 22, 1925 – April 15, 2000) was an American writer and artist noted for his illustrated books. His characteristic pen-and-ink drawings often depict vaguely unsettling narrative scenes in Victorian and Edwardian settings. DiannAbroad.com    Diann@DiannAbroad.com  Music by Rafael Javadov "The Amelia Island Sun" and Alexei De Bronhe's "To Take Courage." Thank you for listening.  

Barbara Rein's "Tales from the EERie Canal" - An Interview

Linda M. Whitaker is a retail data scientist, and a writer of science and technology thrillers.  By day she plays with numbers, by night, with words. Linda started writing around 2011 when she took her first mystery class with Ellen Hart, a prolific Minneapolis author.   Many years of learning and perseverance have finally led to her debut novel. Linda resides with her husband in the mountains of Western North Carolina.  She loves running in the forest, gardening, cooking, and playing with her dog and cat. Debut Novel, “The Crucible of Steele” - Thriller, near future Science Fiction BUY on Amazon: US, CA, UK, etc “Emiko's Story” - If you'd like to learn more about Georgia Steele's world, click HERE for a free copy of Emiko's Story as told through the teen’s eyes. Accompany Emiko as she goes on her search for Georgia.  To learn more about “The Darwin Letters” and Sir Francis Galton, click on Whitaker’s Blog HERE. "Elon Musk Announces Neuralink Advance Toward Syncing Our Brains with AI" linda@lmwhitaker.com  lmwhitaker.com   Linda M. Whitaker Author Facebook Page Linda Whitaker Twitter handle:  @lindamwhitaker ----- For the “In the Know” Interview Request Form, click HERE. Diann@DiannAbroad.com       DiannAbroad.com  Click HERE for Diann’s new book: “Claim Denied”   Music by Rafael Javadov: “The Amelia Island Sun” and “Hunt Valley” ©Copyright All Rights Reserved 2020 Thank you for listening. Please leave comments and forward to your friends.  

Techno Thriller "The Crucible of Steele" by Linda M. Whitaker: An Interview

Readers love stories that take place in small towns. Everyone has something to hide. The characters are steeped in juicy stuff such as, pure and simple small politics, personal rivalries, hidden agendas, and petty vendettas that often have little to do the broader matters at hand - none the less, engaging drama. Setting is more intimate in a small town. The characters are in a close-knit community. When characters are “close knit” it can be dreadful for the protagonist. Remember old man Potter from the Building and Loan in “It’s a Wonderful Life”? The story wouldn’t be a story without protagonist Potter.  When well done, we get involved and experience more emotion in the circle of personalities in a small-town story. Diann lists a few classic small-town novels and discusses small-town movies. Her latest novel is  “Claim Denied”. DiannAbroad.com Diann@DiannAbroad.com Intro and out go music is “The Amelia Island Sun” composed and performed by Rafael Javadov. Musical Interludes: “Golden Memories” by Vadim Derepa  

Escape into Small Town Genre: Books and Movies

In July 2017, I stayed in The Petite House (Airbnb) in Agde, France, a tiny village of 22,450 pop. a mile north of Cap de Agde, the seaside resort on the Mediterranean Sea. Giving this is the first week of the French Open, I thought it fitting I indulge myself and reminisce  about this lovely village. I mentioned VPNBaron - great way to watch the French Open Tennis Tournament live and free. Take a few minutes to view the Agde, France Photo Gallery.  I also mentioned the video I made while I was there: Agde, France Diann@DiannAbroad.com  DiannAbroad.com  Intro and outgo music is "The Amelia Island Sun" by Rafael Javadov.  Interlude music is "Golden Memories" by Vadim Derepa. Thank you for listening!  Please leave a comment and review. Also please share with your family and friends. 

Agde, France July 2017 Revisited

Bona Hayes is a writer and editor who helps authors craft and self publish their works. Her goal is to take YOUR art and make it readable the way you hear it.  She works with you to engage and enthuse your readers. Podcast: Dialogue 101 bonahayes@gmail.com www.bonahayes.com  Dialogue 102: Creating dialogue to avoid "monomouth." Editor Bona Hayes and Diann Schindler provide examples of dialogue illustrating word choice, cadence, pet words and phrases, and reactions to stress, shock, and excitement.  The term "monomouth" is mentioned in and borrowed from The Career Author (Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn) Podcast: The Dialogue Doctor: Jeff Elkins. Millard Johnson, The Villages FL, Author, check out his books on Amazon.   zendog3@mac.com Marjorie Speirs, Author and Blogger: "A Woman of a Certain Age"  The latest book on Diann's nightstand is Laura Kaye's "Hard As It Gets" - a romance. Diann's Media Kit Page.  If you would like a free copy of the "Media Kit List," please email your request to Diann@DiannAbroad.com  For more information about Diann's latest novel, "Claim Denied" click HERE  and click on the book cover.  Also, to receive publication updates, please write to her at Diann@DiannAbroad.com        Thank you for listening.  Please subscribe, leave comments and or requests. Also, forward to your family and friends. Intro and out go music is "The Amelia Island Sun" composed and performed by Rafael Javadov.  Interlude music is "Russian Soap Opera" by Ilya Truhanov and "Golden Memories" by Vadim Derepa.

Bona's Bite-Size Nuggets: Dialogue 102

DiannAbroad, solo nomad, travel blogger, and travel photographer, captures her experiences working for the American University of Kosovo and facing a series of eye surgeries in Prishtina, the capital city of Kosovo. After a very long 6 months, she escapes to Chiang Mai, Thailand, the Land of Smiles.   There, she finds the zen-like serenity preys on her mind and allows her to see how she has repressed fear of blindness. Diann goes on to illustrate how she managed to face her fears and change her mind.  

From Prishtina to Chiang Mai: RERELEASE

Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing.  Bona's Bite Size Nuggets recordings are released the fourth Thursday of every month. This month's topic is DIALOGUE 101 For September 25, 2020 the topic will be DIALOGUE 102. To get a head start, check out "Your Guide to Writing  Better Dialogue."  NY Book Editor Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an ear for writing and combines it with her professional background in business communications, to edit manuscripts for authors. bonahayes@gmail.com Put sparkle in your writing!  Bona Hayes Website. Bona Hayes Facebook Page   During this episode, Bona read some good examples of dialogue from her nightstand book:  JR Minard's "Coach in Cottage C". Bona is also reading Dr. J's "Chemical [sex]X 2 just one more: An Erotic Chocolate Anthology."  I interviewed Bona Hayes in a previous episode  Confessions with Editor Bona Hayes.     Diann's nightstand book is Syd Field's "Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting". Diann@DiannAbroad.com DiannAbroad.com    Diann@DiannAbroad.com  Diann Schindler Author Facebook   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!   Music: Rafael Javadov The Amelia Island Sun and interludes Cerulean Skies by Ilya Truhanov.   

Bona's Bite Size Nuggets: Dialogue 101

 Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing.  Conversations for all levels of writers: beginners, intermediate and advanced. Bona's Bite Size Nuggets recordings are released the fourth Thursday of every month. This month's topic is SHOWING VS TELLING For August 2020 the topic will be DIALOGUE.  To get a head start, check out "Your Guide to Writing Better Dialogue."  NY Book Editor Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an ear for writing and combines it with her professional background in business communications, to edit manuscripts for authors. She enjoys working with writers to retain their voice and style. Her goal is to identify, engage, and enthuse their target markets. bonahayes@gmail.com Put sparkle in your writing!  Bona Hayes Website. Bona Hayes Facebook Page During this episode, Bona read some good examples of showing from JJ Clarke's "Dared to Run." I interviewed Bona Hayes in a previous episode  Confessions with Editor Bona Hayes.   Bona's nightstand book "The Complete Guide to Writing Fiction and NonFiction: and Getting It Published"  by Kubis and Howland.    Diann's nightstand book "Writing a Killer Thriller: an editor's guide to writing compelling fiction" by Jodie Renner.   Reedsy blog https://blog.reedsy.com/show-dont-tell/ Jenkins:  Show, Don't Tell DiannAbroad.com  Diann@DiannAbroad.com  Diann Schindler Author Facebook   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!   Music: Rafael Javadov The Amelia Island Sun. and interludes Cerulean Skies by Ilya Truhanov.   

Bona's Bite Size Nuggets: Showing vs Telling

Podcasts by DiannAbroad, international solo nomad, author, travel blogger, and photographer include writing tips, travel tips, and her views of life, from savvy and thoughtful to quirky and humorous. Copyright 2019 DiannAbroad All rights reserved.

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