Your Heart's Voice focuses on a child names Jade learning to listen and use her intuition. Listen in to this compelling episode with Author Renee Greene Murphy.

Author Renee Greene Murphy

On our author spotlight section this month we welcomed Jade du Preez. Jade is a lawyer and author based in Auckland, New Zealand. She won the New Zealand Writers College Short Story Competition in 2013 and the Same Same But Different Short Fiction Contest in 2016. She recently launched her debut novel, 'Outsider' - a story of art, identity, secret diaries and legal anomalies set in Japan and New Zealand.

Episode 154: Author Spotlight - Jade Du Preez

Sue Carpenter is a writer based in Auckland, New Zealand. Sue writes within a number of different genres, including YA, junior fiction, children’s fiction and she also dabbles in poetry. Sue has received a number of awards. These include: first place in the IWW Short Story competition in Sci-fi/fantasy with her story ‘Blood Protectors’; highly commended in kidslit with her story  'Lavendar Hill'; and 2nd in long fiction under her thriller penname Lee Simpson's 'Switches'. In 2023 she was a runner up in XYZ children's poetry, and in 2022 she was runner up in the National Poetry Day, Poetry at the beach and New Leaf Christmas competition. Outside of her writing life, Sue enjoys spending time at the beach, with her toes in the sand and her thoughts in the clouds.

Episode 156: Author Spotlight - Sue Carpenter

Shan Iyer is an author based in Auckland, New Zealand. He writes in several different genres. In non fiction, Shan explores the subject of sociology, while his fiction works include Arabian Science Fantasy and Dystopian Science Fiction. Shan is interested in the ‘what-if’s’— whether that be opening people’s minds to their current world, or examining future possibilities. Outside of his writing life, Shan channels his creativity through music, playing for a Synth Metal band as a guitarist, lyricist, and a keyboardist-in-training.
To find more about Shan or purchase his books, go to https://shaniyer.com

Episode 158: Author Spotlight - Shan Iyer

Cathryn DeVries is an author based in the Gold Coast, Australia. Collaboratively with her daughter, Cathryn writes epic romantic fantasy. While she and her daughter have yet to embark on their publishing journey, Cathryn is looking forward to this challenge in the near future, and has recently had success with winning the Stuart and Shadow Short Story Prize. Outside of her writing life, Cathryn studied aeronautical engineering and worked in the air force for several years. Now, she is a homeschooling mum to her four children and works a side business of alpha reading, to provide other writers with concrete and actionable feedback on their manuscripts. Her many hobbies also include sewing, cooking, and playing the cello and piano. If you would like to get in touch with Cathryn about her books or alpha reading service, she is available on her website, https://eclectaperennial.com, or @_eclecta_perennial on Instagram, and Eclecta Perennial on Facebook.

Episode 160: Author Spotlight - Cathryn deVries

How did one woman’s vision for a doll change the way generations of girls saw their futures? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Renee Rosen on her new book Let’s Call Her Barbie: A Novel. 

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  

Renee Rosen is a USA Today bestselling author. Her novels include Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl, The Social Graces, Park Avenue Summer, Windy City Blues, White Collar Girl, What the Lady Wants and Dollface as well as the young adult novel, Every Crooked Pot.  https://reneerosen.com

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Lets Call Her Barbie with Renee Rosen

Can having a life-altering stoke also be a blessing in your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Liv Rosin on her new book My Stroke of Blessings: A Message of Hope.

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  

Liv Rosin, a retired English teacher with over 35 years of experience, shares her inspiring journey in My Stroke of Blessings – A Message of Hope. After surviving a hemorrhagic stroke in 2011, Liv’s memoir reflects her resilience, faith, and the unwavering support of her family. An award-winning educator, Liv’s story offers hope and candid insights into overcoming life’s greatest challenges, inspiring readers to find blessings even in adversity.  https://www.facebook.com/liv.rosin

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My Stroke of Blessings with Liv Rosin

What if a near-death experience gave you signs that the universe was guiding you toward a new life path? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Lotte Valentin on her new book Med School After Menopause: The Journey of my Soul.

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! 

Lotte Valentin, NMD, is an author, evidential psychic medium, medical medium, ancestral healer and international keynote speaker! She is described as an oracle who has the ability to touch the heights and move into the power of the mystic, prophet and seer. She is the creator of several Ancestral Healing Journeys and meditations which she produced in collaboration with Hemi-Sync. Dr. Lotte is a faculty member at The Shift Network as well as Humanity’s Team and teaches for the Theosophical Society and other organizations. Dr. Lotte is also a distinguished member of the National Organization for Medical Intuition (NOMI). Dr. Lotte is also the host of her own podcast Dr. Lotte: Science with Soul, which is currently ranked in the top 5% GLOBALLY out of 3 million podcasts. She developed this podcast to help people create a path to healing their own life physically, emotionally and spiritually, and bridge the gap between science and soul. https://drlotte.com

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Med School After Menopause with Dr. Lotte Valentin

Does a decades-old case hold the keys to new truths that have yet to be investigated? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Mike Cobb on his new historical novel You Will Know Me by My Deeds. 

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate!  

Mike Cobb is a writer, a native Atlantan, and a student of history. His body of literary work includes both fiction and nonfiction, short-form and long-form, as well as articles and blogs. While he is comfortable playing across a broad range of genres and topics, much of his focus is on historical fiction, Southern literary fiction, crime fiction, and true crime.  Rigorous research is foundational to his writing. He gets that honestly, having spent much of his professional career as a scientist. 
https://mgcobb.com

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You Will Know Me by My Deeds with Mike Cobb

Are you looking to free yourself from childhood bonds and patterns? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Kathi Sohn on her book You Made it Up, Now Stop Believing It: The Powerful Body Memory Process for Childhood Vow Discovery and Release

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk 

In 2020, Kathi Sohn retired from her first career of 36 years with the U.S. Defense Department. Widowed in 2019, Kathi decided to devote her life to sharing the powerful work her beloved husband created – the Body Memory Process for discovering and releasing childhood trauma and beliefs. Kathi wrote a bestselling book on the Body Memory Process, You Made It Up, Now Stop Believing It, released in 2023. This powerful book provides background information via interesting case studies, and the entire Body Memory Process for childhood vow discovery and release. She now is a speaker and coach who is dedicated to mitigating the cycle of inter-generational trauma. https://kathisohn.com

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You Made it Up Now Stop Believing It with Kathi Sohn

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In her other life, show host Ashley Lindsay is a chemist, working in the fields of sustainability and innovation in the city of Auckland, New Zealand. And her co-host Sarah Anderson is an operating room nurse, residing in Calgary, Canada. But on evenings and weekends, we're bloggers at Linderson Creations. Podcasters on Dear Writer. And first and foremost, aspiring authors.

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