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Living The Next Chapter: Inspiring Conversations with Amazing Authors and Writers – Better Questions, Better Conversations, Better Connections

Are you an avid reader or an aspiring writer seeking inspiration to embark on your own literary journey? Look no further! Welcome to “Living The Next Chapter,” the podcast that celebrates the world of books and writing. Join us as we connect you with captivating authors who have mastered the art of storytelling.

Living The Next Chapter is more than just a podcast. It is a platform built for meaningful conversations, authentic storytelling, and real connection within the literary world. Each episode highlights inspiring authors who openly share their journeys, including the struggles they have overcome, the triumphs they have achieved, and the lessons they have learned along the way.

This is a space where better questions lead to better conversations, and ultimately, stronger connections. Whether you are an experienced author or continuing to grow your voice, this platform offers a unique opportunity to expand your reach, elevate your message, and connect with a global audience that is passionate about books and writing.

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Latest Episodes:

E433 - Lincoln Rawlins - Soar To New Heights and Sprout New Ideas with our Young Author Guest Oct 21, 2024

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Episode 433 - Lincoln Rawlins - Soar To New Heights and Sprout New Ideas with our Young Author Guest
Meet the author, Lincoln.

Own your copy of the book about which Treehouse series author Andy Griffiths declared, “I love a good villain and how much more villainous can you get than Shade Man.”

Reading his story out to a crowd of over 100 people was an experience Lincoln will never forget, but it became much more than that single event.

The story of hope, teamwork, and combatting negative with positive and kindness came to life through his main character, Sprout, and the seed for what became Sprout’s Idea began to grow.

Lincoln is proof that anyone can harness the power of story to make a difference in the world.

It is his hope that anyone who reads Sprout’s Idea will be more conscious of the words they speak and their actions around others.
Meet the illustrator, Cara.

Cara is an illustrator and book designer who lives in her little house in Sydney, with her loving husband and two gorgeous dogs.

Bringing stories to life is Cara’s passion, she has done it in many different forms. From skating with Disney on Ice with your favourite Disney friends, to working with The Wiggles to bring their joy to the world, and designing books with Scholastic Australia.

Cara has had the privilege to be a storyteller and enjoys working with independent authors to illustrate their imaginings and help them tell their tales.
Read more about Linclon here
https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2022/08/11/meet-the-coasts-eight-year-old-author/
Linclon's site
https://www.sproutsidea.com

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E432 - Roxanne McCarty-O'Kane - Ignite Your Passion and Write Your Book, Ghost Writing and Coaching Oct 18, 2024

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Episode 432 - Roxanne McCarty-O'Kane - Ignite Your Passion and Write Your Book, Ghost Writing and Coaching
I am a qualified journalist who has written for a number of newspapers, magazines and e-zines and am what you would call a jack of all trades.

I ‘published’ my first book when I was in my final year of primary school. It was aptly called School Journal Part 4 Number 2 and had a strong ocean theme, with short stories, articles and poetry about sea life. It featured a cardboard cover that held stapled paper pages and this was the first and only time I have ever accompanied my words with illustrations (and for good reason…).

An avid bookworm beforehand, this project earned me an A++ and provided the initial spark for a future career in writing.
Rain, hail, or shine, they always received their papers and being in the land of the long white cloud, it often meant arriving home from deliveries soaked-through.

Fast forward to today and I have been a professional storyteller since 2007. My first era was as a qualified print media journalist. My second era as an award-winning nonfiction book ghostwriter and writing mentor began in 2018.

Since then, I have had the privilege of assisting people of all ages and all walks of life to showcase their expertise or share their incredible life stories in books that are changing the world. I have helped each and every one of them move through the perceived challenges that prevent many from taking the first steps to authorship.

Helping people to find their spark and become brave enough to share it with the world is my fuel. Guiding people to find their voice and share their message in a powerful way that connects and transforms is my why. Processing large volumes of information and a lifetime worth of stories is my passion. Providing guidance and structured order to the myriad ideas buzzing around in the mind of an aspiring author is my gift.

Making ghostwriting clients feel safe during my interviews (and knowing which questions to prompt them with) is my superpower.

Whether it’s ‘How to make $1 million’ or ‘My journey through breast cancer’, every book has the potential to resonate deeply with people if it is crafted in the right way and written from the heart.

I look forward to supporting you in any way you need to get the story off your heart and into the world, where it can serve, change lives, inspire, educate and even give your bank account a healthy boost!

https://www.roxannewriter.com.au/
https://www.roxannewriter.com.au/shop/books/

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E431 - Kathy Bolte - Ringo's Rainbow Journey, A Memoir of Our Border Collie's Return to His Soul Family Oct 16, 2024

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Episode 431 - Kathy Bolte - Ringo's Rainbow Journey, A Memoir of Our Border Collie's Return to His Soul Family
Kathy Bolte is an International Yoga Teacher, Mantra Meditation Teacher, Kīrtan Musician, Retreat Leader, and facilitator of Women’s Wisdom Circles. She is a featured writer for Elephant Journal, an online publication dedicated to the mindful life.
An avid mountain biker, Kathy hits the bike trails of Southern California at least twice a week. She loves working with her two Border Collies in the extraordinarily fun and challenging sport of dog agility. She lives in Riverside, California with her husband, their three dogs, and their 19-year-old cat.
Book: Ringo's Rainbow Journey: A Memoir of Our Border Collie's Return to His Soul Family - Kathy’s husband, George, yearned for a Border Collie. This is the story of the birth and life of their beloved Ringo, the transition out of his body and rebirth as little Nina, a female Border Collie.
As Ringo, and their matriarchal cat, Solo, faced health challenges and moved toward their end-of-life, Kathy and George were referred to Amanda Reister, a gifted pet communicator, to learn how best to care for their aging pets. Suddenly, everything changed.
The conversations they’ve had with each of their pets, through Amanda, were nothing short of miraculous and completely changed their paradigm. The wisdom, joy, and depth of understanding revealed caused them to view each pet as the uniquely wise being they truly are. It was Ringo, who urged Kathy to write his memoir. Through Amanda he shared his important life lessons for us humans.
Bodies come and go, but the Soul is eternal. Gender fluidity is natural and normal. Soul Families are real. Return to them if you can. And the most important lesson of all, which is to simply love one another.
https://www.ringosrainbowjourney.com/
Yoga website:
http://www.kathybolteyoga.com/
Link to my writing:
https://linktr.ee/KathyBolte
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/kathy.bolte.3/
https://www.instagram.com/kathybolte/?hl=en
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@kirtangirl

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E431 - Kathy Bolte - Ringo's Rainbow Journey, A Memoir of Our Border Collie's Return to His Soul Family Oct 16, 2024

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Episode 431 - Kathy Bolte - Ringo's Rainbow Journey, A Memoir of Our Border Collie's Return to His Soul Family
Kathy Bolte is an International Yoga Teacher, Mantra Meditation Teacher, Kīrtan Musician, Retreat Leader, and facilitator of Women’s Wisdom Circles. She is a featured writer for Elephant Journal, an online publication dedicated to the mindful life.
An avid mountain biker, Kathy hits the bike trails of Southern California at least twice a week. She loves working with her two Border Collies in the extraordinarily fun and challenging sport of dog agility. She lives in Riverside, California with her husband, their three dogs, and their 19-year-old cat.
Book: Ringo's Rainbow Journey: A Memoir of Our Border Collie's Return to His Soul Family - Kathy’s husband, George, yearned for a Border Collie. This is the story of the birth and life of their beloved Ringo, the transition out of his body and rebirth as little Nina, a female Border Collie.
As Ringo, and their matriarchal cat, Solo, faced health challenges and moved toward their end-of-life, Kathy and George were referred to Amanda Reister, a gifted pet communicator, to learn how best to care for their aging pets. Suddenly, everything changed.
The conversations they’ve had with each of their pets, through Amanda, were nothing short of miraculous and completely changed their paradigm. The wisdom, joy, and depth of understanding revealed caused them to view each pet as the uniquely wise being they truly are. It was Ringo, who urged Kathy to write his memoir. Through Amanda he shared his important life lessons for us humans.
Bodies come and go, but the Soul is eternal. Gender fluidity is natural and normal. Soul Families are real. Return to them if you can. And the most important lesson of all, which is to simply love one another.
https://www.ringosrainbowjourney.com/

Yoga website:

http://www.kathybolteyoga.com/

Link to my writing:

https://linktr.ee/KathyBolte

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/kathy.bolte.3/

https://www.instagram.com/kathybolte/?hl=en

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@kirtangirl

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E430 - Brian Heilig - Breathe, Eat, Poop & Grow, awe-inspiring saga their son's micro-preemie birth in Mexico Oct 14, 2024

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EPISODE 430 - Brian Heilig - Breathe, Eat, Poop & Grow, awe-inspiring saga their son's micro-preemie birth in Mexico
Author Born From Son’s Traumatic Birth
Brian Heilig and his wife Diana had to deliver their first baby at 26 weeks due to severe preeclampsia while living in Cancún, Mexico. Grayson was only 12” long and weighed 1.6 pounds. Little did Brian know this dramatic event would also birth a joy for writing.
About Brian
Alongside his wife Diana and their two sons, Grayson and Nathan, Brian resides in the vibrant community of Orlando, where their story continues to inspire and uplift countless individuals. With a passion for connecting with audiences both online and offline, Brian eagerly shares his insights and experiences through speaking engagements, captivating listeners with his genuine warmth and relatable charm. Follow Brian's journey and engage with his profound narrative here and connect with him on social media for a deeper exploration of the human spirit and the power of storytelling to foster empathy and understanding.
Book: Breathe, Eat, Poop & Grow: Our Micro-Preemie Journey
In the pages of our book, every word bears the weight of a journey that transcends mere storytelling. It's a testament to resilience, love, and the indomitable human spirit. Through the tumultuous corridors of uncertainty, our narrative unveils the harrowing yet awe-inspiring saga of our son's micro-preemie birth in Mexico. Each page breathes with the raw emotions of fear, hope, and relentless determination as we navigated the labyrinth of medical challenges to safeguard his fragile life. It's a poignant chronicle of the sacrifices made, the tears shed, and the miracles witnessed in the pursuit of one tiny heartbeat. Within these chapters lie the echoes of countless sleepless nights, the whispered prayers, and the unwavering faith that carried us through the darkest hours. This book is not just a memoir; it's a lifeline of hope, a beacon of light for anyone facing their own trials. To those who dare to delve into its pages, may you find solace, inspiration, and a renewed belief in the power of love to conquer all odds.
*Please Note: All net proceeds from the book sales are going toward putting incubators into Mexican hospitals, we will call them G-Units, after our beloved son, Grayson.
https://amzn.to/3XXbNUv
https://brianheilig.com/

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E429 - Judy L Mohr - Hidden Traps of the Internet, Priviacy Policies, Domains and Newsletters for Authors Oct 11, 2024

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Episode 429 - Judy L Mohr - Hidden Traps of the Internet, Priviacy Policies, Domains and Newsletters for Authors
Kiwi Judy L Mohr is a writer, developmental editor, and a science nerd with a keen interest in internet technologies and social media security.
Her knowledge ranges from highly efficient ways to hide the bodies through to how to improve your SEO rankings for your websites. When she isn’t writing, editing, or doing something for writing within the local community, she can be found plotting her next foray into mischief and scouting for locations to hide the bodies. (Shh… Don’t tell anyone.)
Book: Hidden Traps of the Internet: Building and Protecting Your Online Platform - Take control over your online presence. https://amzn.to/3L5waY3
Building an online platform is an overwhelming and daunting task, with many pitfalls and horror stories surrounding the internet. It’s not surprising that many writers shy away from online activities, putting that online presence into the do-it-later category. But to survive in today’s publishing industry, a writer needs to be online.
This book focuses on how to build an online platform in a safe manner. Judy L Mohr (writer, editor, and writing coach) talks you through the various components of an online platform, showing you the tricks to staying safe online, carving out your own little corner of the internet while building that author platform.
Available in print and ebook.
https://judylmohr.com/

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E428 - Dr. Shahana Alibhai - Improve Your Emotional Intelligence with her new book, Feel Better To Better Your Life Oct 09, 2024

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Episode 428 - Dr. Shahana Alibhai - Improve Your Emotional Intelligence with her new book, Feel Better To Better Your Life
Meet Dr Shahana Alibhai
Everyone has a story and Dr. Shahana is no exception. Learn how her personal story intertwined with the stories of her patients is behind the creation of “Feel Better”.
Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a professional speaker, family physician and mental health expert.
She has worked with a multitude of organizations, including the University of British Columbia, Scotiabank and Remax to help the audience gain more clarity into their mental health.
As a lead physician at one of British Columbia’s largest youth health centres, much of Dr. Shahana’s career is focused on those struggling with their mental health. Her insights are highly sought after and she’s been featured in multiple major media, including CTV and Global. She is best known for her “Emotional Literacy for Better Mental Health” TEDx talk.
Dr. Shahana is a master at blending her personal story of postpartum anxiety and the resulting shame, denial and mental health challenges with her professional background in cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness meditation.
Your Journey to Mental Wellness
About The Book, "Feel Better"
Filled with stories, humor and practical exercises, “Feel Better” is your starting point to living a life filled with more acknowledgment, awareness and acceptance of your emotions.
https://drshahana.com/

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E427 - Robbie Samuels - The Biz Book Publishing Hub, from writing to editing to publishing to marketing Oct 07, 2024

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Episode 427 - Robbie Samuels - The Biz Book Publishing Hub, from writing to editing to publishing to marketing
As a business growth strategist, I coach entrepreneurial women in their 50s and beyond (and a few good men) who are ready to grow their impact and income through new revenue streams by helping them grow their audience BEFORE launching a program or service.
As an event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, I partner with speakers and in-house event teams to design inclusive, engaging, and transformative event experiences, whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid. I train speakers and the team, and handle all the virtual tech. My goal is to help you lower your stress. I've been producing events in one form or another since I was in college in the 90s and providing business growth strategy advice for nearly as long.
These skills combine to create a book launch strategy coach who coaches entrepreneurs to build a launch team of 150+ likely prospects and referral partners, get 50+ Amazon reviews, and host a virtual book launch party that creates a pipeline for their next offer. Conversations with prospects lead to new revenue, which is a measure of success you can take to the bank!
I was invited to do a TEDx on my signature networking technique, “croissants vs. bagels”
I published three books that have received over 650 Amazon reviews
I’ve hosted the On the Schmooze podcast since 2016
When the pandemic shuttered events I swiftly reinvented myself from networking expert to industry expert in the field of virtual event design. I then built a multi six-figure business based on all-new revenue streams
https://robbiesamuels.com/

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E426 - Caryl J Hallberg - Creativity Inspires Creativity, Caryl's new book - A Brush With Mortality Oct 04, 2024

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Episode 426 - Caryl J Hallberg - Creativity Inspires Creativity, Caryl's new book - A Brush With Mortality
Caryl Hallberg is a USA citizen living in Portugal.
Her home in Tomar, Portugal is an 800 year old stable located just below
the Convento de Cristo castle and parklands. She shares her home with a
podengo named Rosey, and a blue point siamese named Banda.

Her personal interests have to do with children, family, animals, health,

agricultural sustainability, and higher levels of conscious living. She is herself a single parent of a now amazing adult son, and has been challenged by several serious illnesses. Caryl discovered through these experiences that there are ways of viewing reality that are more productive and evolved than others. In her role as a Pantheist Minister, Caryl approaches everything as containing divinity.
Caryl is the author of Rich Board, Poor Board, Your Diet Success Plan:
Lower Your Weight and Elevate your Health and Happiness, and of the
forthcoming book Navigating to Joy: 11 Steps Mapping Your Personal Path to Fulfillment.
She has authored fantasy fiction novels under a pseudonym since 1971.

With the launch of her new novel, A Brush With Mortality, Caryl is offering her first work of fiction under her own name. This is also her first work in the genre of psychological suspense mystery.

Book: A Brush With Mortality: Life, Death, And Erotic Exploration With Just A Dash Of Mystery

By all outward appearances she's just a typical woman going through menopause at the turn of the century, She is living in a stale and distant marriage, her grown kids are living their own lives, with a psychological and sexual itch she hasn't felt in years that needs to be scratched. What are the secrets this Executive of a Hospice nonprofit keeps?
Even she doesn't know for sure -
Her journey explores meaning through death, erotic adventure, mystery and those thoughts and actions we would rather keep hidden. Letty Mae takes on what it means to be a female of 50 when the new century's reality does not fit with your view of the world. Luckily, she has a guide, in the form of an elite bisexual patriarch, who must, in the end, die.
https://carylhallberg.com/

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E425 - Gina DeMillo Wagner - Forces of Nature, A Memoir of Family, Loss and Finding Home Oct 02, 2024

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Episode 425 - Gina DeMillo Wagner - Forces of Nature, A Memoir of Family, Loss and Finding Home
Gina DeMillo Wagner is an award-winning journalist and author. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Memoir Magazine, Modern Loss, Self, Outside, Writer’s Digest, and other publications.
She is a Yaddo Fellow, a winner of the CRAFT Creative Nonfiction Award, and her memoir was longlisted for the 2022 SFWP Literary prize. Gina has a master’s degree in journalism and is an instructor at Lighthouse Writers Workshop. She lives and works near Boulder, Colorado.
Forces of Nature: A Memoir of Family, Loss and Finding Home
Gina DeMillo Wagner’s brother Alan had a rare genetic disorder that caused him to veer from loving to violent. When Alan died suddenly, Gina was pulled away from the safety of her adult life and thrust back into a family she has been estranged from for nearly ten years.
FORCES OF NATURE follows this rewinding of the past, Gina’s caregiving journey and reckoning with complicated grief, plus Alan’s Christmas-themed funeral, and an investigation into his cause of death. It’s a personal story that asks universal questions: How much of ourselves should we sacrifice to those we love? And, what forces shape our sense of family and home?
https://ginadwagner.com/

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