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Most people want to say that they’re an expert in something, whether it’s exercise, health, conspiracy theories or even making sandwiches. Kristen Snyder and Jamie Pityinger realized they weren't an expert in anything, so, they decided to change that! Kristen wants to be a mind, body, medicine holistic nutrition and natural medicine expert. Jamie wants to be an expert in content creation. Each week, they share tidbits on what they're learning and interview experts in various fields along the ...
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Celebrating skill-building and community among authors who are visually impaired is the major goal of this vibrant, interactive podcast. Authors Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Dr. Kathy King co-host this lively podcast which offers writers, new and experienced, opportunities to learn valuable writing skills, participate in guest interviews, and share strategies and insights. Writing Works Wonders is hosted weekly on a live zoom call, distributed as a podcast, and syndicated on American Council of ...
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The Wade Center Podcast features interviews and discussions with scholars and figures related to Wade Center and our authors: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams.
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We're back! Join Dr. Jim Beitler, Director of the Marion E. Wade Center, and co-host Aaron Hill as they connect with Jonathan Rodgers, author of The Wilderking Trilogy and host of the celebrated podcast, The Habit. Recently republished by our friends over at The Rabbit Room, Jim and Aaron discuss the first novel in Rodger's Wilderking trilogy, The …
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We're back! Join Dr. Jim Beitler, Director of the Marion E. Wade Center, and co-host Aaron Hill as they sit down with Dr. Kristen L. Page to discuss everything from how C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien portrayed ecosystems and environmentalism in The Chronicles of Narnia to The Lord of the Rings, to how studying ecology can help us understand our plac…
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Descent of the Dove w/ Dr. Matt Milliner
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We're back! In our first new episode of Season 7, Dr. Jim Beitler, Director of the Marion E. Wade Center, and co-host Aaron Hill sit down for a jovial and wide-ranging discussion with Dr. Matthew J. Milliner. Topics ranges from one of Charles William's most praised works, The Descent of the Dove, to Dr. Milliner's recent book The Everlasting People…
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Show Notes episode 129 Sheldon Siegel Author interview **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Join Cheryl and Kathy when they welcome SHELDON SIEGAL. Hot topics include in-depth conversation about the writing process, hotspots, or plot, twist, character, development, and transition to independent publishing on the Kindle platform. listen…
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Show Notes episode 128. Alyson Richman Author interview **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Be ready to learn something new as you enjoy this exhilarating interview with USA Today number one best selling author Alyson Richman! She’s written several compelling historical fiction novels. you might know her because of her well-known nove…
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Show Notes episode 127 Philip Margolin, best selling author interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King We are so excited to share this episode with you. We had the honor of interviewing award-winning, legal thriller author, Philip Margolin!! This is an information packed episode as Philip discusses his writing career and strategies. ce…
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Show Notes episode 126 Round robin storytelling extravaganza Summer 2024 Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King It’s back! A Writing Works Wonders round robin storytelling event :-) Yu don’t want to miss the fun and creativity packed into this episode! Everything from aliens to talking dogs, and so much more. We start off the story, each per…
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To celebrate the start of the Wade Center's new Director, Dr. Jim Beitler (Professor of English) we decided to re-release an archival episode recorded and released back in July 2019. 'Rhetoric’ is often a byword for hollow or negative speech. In truth, rhetoric is the art of persuasion. This week, Dr. Jim Beitler discusses his new book, Seasoned Sp…
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Show Notes episode 125 Dr. Joel Snyder interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Audio description is the topic ! We have the founder of the audio description project, Dr Joel Snyder , joining us for a lively and informative interview. Dr Snyder is the author of The Visual Made Verbal: A Comprehensive Training Manual and Guide to the …
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"Farewell, Crystal and David. We have known great joys together."
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Our dear friends and co-hosts of the podcast, Drs. Crystal & David C. Downing, are retiring as co-directors of the Wade Center in June. Professor of English, Dr. Jim Beitler will serve as the Wade Center's new director starting in July. To bid the Downings a fond farewell and pass the baton to our new director, we decided to share some of our favor…
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Show Notes episode 124 Laurie Alice Eakes Author interview Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Navigating obstacles, evolving careers, writing process, and more: we know you will enjoy this exciting episode as Laurie Alice Eakes discusses the development of her successful career from a Christian romance fiction author into a young adult m…
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Through his writings, C.S. Lewis emphasized the importance of travel and learning for through these two activities we gain the needed perspective to see life through the lens of "many places" and "many times." In this week's episode, Drs. Crystal and David C. Downing sit down with author's Dr. Alan Snyder and Jamin Metcalf to discuss their recently…
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Show Notes episode 123 Travel author interview, Kristen Combs Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King Join Cheryl and Kathy for this very special episode of Writing Works Wonders: as we interview a Travel Writer., Copywriter, and communications Director. We discuss travel writing, social media, marketing, and much much more. Author Kristen Co…
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In the first half of the 20th century, England elites like T.S. Eliot were trying to devalue John Milton and elevate John Donne—exchanging one 17th-century English poet for another. At the height of World War II, C.S. Lewis took up arms against these oppressors and defended Milton in a series of lectures that would later be published as A Preface t…
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Show Notes Ep 122 : Jim Hartsell, Author interview **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** We know you will enjoy this entertaining and informative interview with author Jim Hartsell. Jim writes a series of books for adults called the Boone series. He also has a group of books for children. Tune in to hear us discuss a variety of topics i…
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While he never visited America, C.S. Lewis and his works have greatly impacted the American religious landscape. While many general readers associate Lewis primarily with The Chronicles of Narnia (1950), before his appearance on the cover of Time in 1947 Americans viewed C.S. Lewis quite differently. In this week's episode Drs. Crystal and David C.…
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Show Notes Ep 121. Creative language, and cookies!! **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Creativity at its best - Language, cookies, and debate! Join Cheryl and Kathyh, in this vibrant discussion with the Writing community about the use of language! from consonants, and vowels to pronouns and other word choices we cover the gamut of ex…
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Show Notes EP 120 Linda Lael Miller **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** The number one NewYorkTimes,BestSellingAuthor, Linda Lael Miller is our guest on Writing Works Wonders. Enjoy this exciting, informative and inspiring episode with our guest author. We also have a special guest cohost, Lisa Gilmartin, joins Cheryl for this intervi…
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The Discarded Image by C.S. Lewis
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In many ways, C.S. Lewis was both a man ahead of and behind the times. His approach to science and theology was based upon his professorial comprehension of the Medieval world and what he called "The Model." In this week's episode, Drs. Crystal and David C. Downing sit down with Producer Aaron Hill to discuss Lewis's last non-fiction book, The Disc…
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Show Notes episode 119 community highlights and Carol Mackey interview **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** enjoy this exciting episode as we interview one of our community members, Carol Mackey! Discover how she’s used poetry in an innovative manner to cultivate relationship with her grandson :-). Much more to learn as we explore her …
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Show Notes episode 118. Eloisa James **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Enjoy this tremendous episode with best selling author Eloisa James. A university professor of Shakespearean, drama, raped, romantic, historical fiction novels! Discover and learn her insights about writing, her advice about writing, and tremendous back stories a…
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From C.S. Lewis's childhood wardrobe, to Tolkien's desk, to countless unpublished letters and manuscripts, The Marion E. Wade Center is full of many wonderful things. To celebrate the January 2024 launch of our new "Wonders of the Wade" video series on YouTube, Drs. Crystal and David C. Downing, along with Producer Aaron Hill, sit down with Chloe D…
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Show Notes episode 117 writers chat! **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** join us for a discussion in many questions about publishing trends, including audiobooks, and their benefits, anti-plagiarism, software, and more. This is an opportunity for our participants to ask questions and for the community to respond. Always a fun and inte…
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Show Notes episode 116 Tracie Peterson interview **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Enjoy this fabulous interview with Christian historical fiction author, a Tracie Peterson! This is a most inspiring interview, and she discusses her perspective on writing, her writing process and enjoys the interview with Cheryl and Kathy, as well as…
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J.R.R. Tolkien loved Beowulf, as evidenced by his landmark lecture, “The Monsters and the Critics,” his posthumously published prose translation (released in 2014), and his inclusion of Anglo-Saxon themes and words throughout The Lord of the Rings. In this week’s episode, Drs. Crystal and David C. Downing sit down with Dr. Ben Weber, Associate Prof…
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Show Notes episode 115. Open mic! **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** listen into this fabulous open mic event. Authors, new, and experienced share their writing and insights. Always an exciting venture, Writing Works Wonders provides the opportunity to hear original work by authors who are visually impaired. Join in the creativity an…
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Enjoy this amazing episode with Shari Hearn, a fan fiction author. Learn all about her work as well as fanfiction, and the opportunities it provides for readers and writers alike! This episode is brought to you by Writing Works Wonders. Shari Hearn is the author of the Miss Fortune World series. A book series set in the world of Jana DeLeon’s Miss …
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Archived at the Wade Center are a set of letters between Warren Lewis and a missionary named Blanche Biggs. After the death of his brother, C.S. Lewis, Warren received a letter out of the blue from Blanche, who was serving as a missionary in Papua New Guinea. In this week's episode, Drs. Crystal and David C. Downing sit down with Diana Glyer to dis…
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Show Notes Ep 113 Sandra Brown, Guest Interview **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Enjoy this tremendous episode with our guest author number one, New York times best seller, Sandra Brown! Brown is the author of over 85 books, 75, which have been New York Times best sellers! With such a stellar record, you know this is going to be an…
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Ep. 35 - Becoming an Expert in Feeling Worthy with Adreanna Limbach
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On today's show, Kristen Snyder and Ilyssa Moskowitz discuss the book Tea & Cake with Demons a Buddhist Guide to feeling worthy with Author, Adreanna Limbach. Join us as we discuss the many ways this self development book changed our lives! Enjoy the show! Follow the author Adreanna: @AdreannaLimbach Follow Ilyssa: @Ilyssa_Moskowitz Follow Kristen:…
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On today's show, Kristen Snyder and Jamie Pityinger give their predictions for the Love is Blind Season 5 Finale. Will Izzy & Stacy, Lydia & Milton say yes at the altar? Join us for a Love is Blind Houston discussion! Follow Jamie: @jpitythefooo Follow Kristen: @CinematicEscape Follow the Podcast: @becominganexpert…
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Show Notes episode 112 writers chat **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Don’t miss this fairy favorite episode of Writing Works Wonders! Everybody loves the writers chat episodes, where we entertain questions from the audience about issues they face as writers, authors, and poets. The fun then really begins as the participants join in…
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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives, industries, and even spirituality across the globe. In this week's episode, critically acclaimed author Philip Yancey sits down with Drs. Crystal and David C. Downing to discuss his new book called "Undone." Published by our close friends over at The Rabbit Room, Yancey's book "renders 17th century poet John D…
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Show Notes episode 111 summer 2023 round robin storytellin **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Enjoy the special brand of creativity and laughter that is only brought to you by the Writing Works Wonders community! It’s the summer 2023 round robin storytelling event! Join in the fun as we start with a story prompt, and then the gang ta…
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In Orthodoxy (1908), G.K. Chesterton shares his idea to write a romance in which an Englishman travels around the world and sets foot on a foreign land only to discover that he returned home. "How can we contrive to be astonished at the world and yet at home in it?" Published only four years later in 1912, Manalive is that story. In this week's epi…
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Show Notes EP 110 anthologies discussion **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** join this informative discussion as we discuss everything about Publishing, editing, and participating in anthologiesw. Our guest is Marlene Mesot, who is just published a new anthology. We have many questions from Kathy and Cheryl as well as from the audienc…
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Show Notes episode 109 memoire workshop #2 **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** enjoy this dynamic workshop about memoir writing as we continue the discussion from episode 106. Several participants share how they write memoir in different genres. Cheryl shares many strategies and tips as well. This is your place for inspiration, inspir…
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The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton
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Only G.K. Chesterton could write a detective novel about undercover poet cops bravely battling anarchists as a way of explaining the problem of evil and the revelation of God in nature. In this week's episode, Drs. Crystal and David C. Downing sit down with Producer Aaron Hill to unpack all the twists and turns in The Man Who Was Thursday—a book th…
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Show Notes episode 108 interview with sci-fi author, STEPHEN A \ THEBERGE **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** We know you will enjoy this inspirational episode as we discuss a variety of topics with science fiction author, STEPHEN A \ THEBERGE. Not only do we discover the inside scoop about his several books, but we also explore the d…
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Show Notes episode 106 Sandi Kimmel, interview, recording artist, singer, and author! **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** We know you will enjoy this exciting episode with recording artist, song, writer, and author, SANDI Kimmel! Yes, something very different for Writing Works Wonders. Isn’t Store in episode 106. Do not miss the oppor…
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Today's culture favors convenience and speed. Even finding the time to slow down and read a physical book feels impossible. In this week's episode, Drs. Crystal and David C. Downing sit down with Dr. Corey Olsen, the Founder and President of Signum University, to discuss his long-running podcast on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, specifically his clos…
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Show Notes episode 107 Memoire Writing Workshop part one **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Enjoy this writing workshop on the topic of memoir. Join in as Cheryl and Kathy introduce memoir, writing, using fiction and nonfiction, disclaimers, and then lead the group in crafting some memoir entries. You can follow along and do your own…
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Show Notes Episode 105, Open mic event May 2023 **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Enjoy this fabulous celebration of Writing Talent! Episode 105 Provides, another Writing Works Wonders open mic event recorded in May 2023 . This episode features, fantasy, science-fiction, Poetry, and much more. Authors/Readers in order of appearance …
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Show Notes episode 104, Guest, interview, award-winning, fantasy and sci-fi author, Christine Amsden **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Award winning, popular, fantasy and science-fiction author, Christine Amsden was our guest on Writing Works Wonders for episode 104 . Christine Amsden is the author of nine award-winning fantasy and …
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How should we read, interpret, and apply history? How can historical misconceptions doom us to repeat the mistakes of the past? Is everything always getting better, or is it possible for new inventions and new ideas to be retrogressive--to take us a step backward? In this week's episode, Drs. Crystal and David C. Downing sit down with Producer Aaro…
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Show Notes episode 103 Web design for authors, Mini workshop, and book launch **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** Enjoy episode 103 for the exciting book launch and mini workshop about web design for authors and others who are visually impaired. This is a one-of-a-kind book focused on our community’s specific needs . Find out what you…
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Show Notes episode 102 Guest author, Peter Abrahams, a.k.a. Spencer Quinn. **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King** In this fast-paced episode, best selling author, Peter Abrahams aka Spencer Quinn is our guest on Writing Works Wonders . Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the author of the chat and Bernie series in addition to many other …
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These days everyone is a critic. The internet is filled with—some might say "fueled" by—criticism of movies, books, art, society, everything. Over six decades ago, C.S. Lewis recognized and warned us that the wrong kind of critical posture can turn us not only into cynics but into cultural and ideological puritans. In this week's episode, Drs. Crys…
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Show Notes episode 101 Celebration and creative writing party! **Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King*** Join the fun and celebration of the 101 episode of Writing Works Wonders! Cheryl and Kathy share thanks and congratulations to say review the terrific advancements of the zoom call podcast and community.. As always, we quickly move on t…
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On today's show, Kristen Snyder and Jamie Pityinger review the book The Tools by Phil Stutz & Barry Michels. This book gives the reader a different solution to solving their problems, and provides tools to support a healthy mindset. Join us as we discuss the many ways this self development book changed our lives! Enjoy the show! Follow Jamie: @jpit…
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