Arts Episodes

“If I surprise myself, then I’m going to surprise my readers.” - Robert P. French Today’s featured bestselling author is a former computer geek turned actor, Robert P. French. Robert and I chat about his thriller crime fiction series: “the Cal Rogan Mysteries”, his journey of becoming an Indie Author, and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: His research process for his books that ended up changing his views about drugs. Some of the challenges of writing a book series. His book-writing process an...

“Acquiring knowledge is your right.” - Shonda Buchanan Today’s featured author is educator, culturalist, award-winning poet, literary activist, and world traveler, Shonda Buchanan. Shonda and I have a fun-filled chat about her memoir, “Black Indian”, being a critical thinker, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What inspired Shonda to become a professor. How she never has writer’s block. The importance of telling our stories How learning about her family's past impacted her Why do yo...

When it comes to decisions, start with your heart but a couple of seconds later use your brain.

Reading opens up for doors than you think and has so many benefits.

“Everyone has a creative spark inside of them.” - Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin

Be compassionate to others and have a well of grace for ourselves.

“The time is going to go no matter what you do so you might as well spend it doing something interesting.” – Dr. Guy Windsor

“Don’t be scared of your stories” – Brianne Davis

“Everyday broaden the level of your understanding.” - Chancellor K. Jackson

“You can glow once again.” - Laura Formentini

“Adversity is not forever.” – Mehdi Bouneb

“In writing, you find your voice.” – Donna Conrad

Writing is amazing and can be done at almost any age.

Sometimes it pays to slow down and listen.

“Email is for closers.” – Cat Rambo

“Make your dream part of your schedule.” – Kelly Hopkins

“There’s magic when you develop a rhythm and roll with it.” – Rick Lozano

“You don’t do inclusion, you create inclusion.” – Annemarie Shrouder

“Stay true to your own voice as an author.” – Anna J. Walner

We all need people to help us rise above the mayhem.

“No two authors out there have the same pathway to being published or successful.” – Kristi Charish

“Focus on producing a work of quality that will stand the test of time.” - Marilyn Kriete

“Adulting is overrated.” - Gregory Erich Phillips

Be savvy and collaborative enough to bring people in that help you be your best.