The Nevada Author Network welcomes Teresa Breeden to the microphone. Teresa (pen name: Tori Briar) is a poet/writer who finds her inspiration when writing for her family. A proud Loyola Marymount Lion, she graduated with her English degree (writing emphasis) and a passion to create art, whether it be with words in the heart ofContinue reading “NAN: Teresa Breeden”
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Kendall Brown
For our Sunday podcast, we had the privilege and honor to interview Kendall Brown, a northern Nevada writer who, in her words, “is a proud Marine Corps wife, a passionate small business owner, an experienced dog trainer, and the engaging author of two award-winning books: ’10 Secrets of a Lazy Dog Trainer’ and ‘Let’s GetContinue reading “Kendall Brown”
43
For episode 227 of our award-winning podcast, we are celebrating our forty-third anniversary. On this date in 1982, we found ourselves kneeling at the altar in old St. Teresa’s of Avila Catholic Church on West King Street in Carson City, Nevada. Since then, we had a bunch of kids, saw the Information Age revolution, watchedContinue reading “43”
NAN: Angela Laverghetta
The Nevada Author Network is honored to welcome Angela Laverghetta, a Northern Nevada based fantasy author and developmental editor. A Nevada resident since 1993 and graduate of Western Nevada College, Angela has fallen in love with the forever blue sky and grand mountain vistas of the west. In fact, almost all her writings take placeContinue reading “NAN: Angela Laverghetta”
Rebranding
For Episode 226 of our award-winning podcast for writers, we are traveling to a new frontier. We often receive requests from published writers from around the world asking to be on our podcast. The time has come. We are throwing open the doors to published writers who want to join the Amateur Hour. Our planContinue reading “Rebranding”
Author Interview: Jacci Turner
Northern Nevada writer Jacci Turner joins the CC and JT Amateur Hour to chat about her new book, “Wind Catcher.” She talks about her inspirations and how she creates books with a positive view of life. We had fun with our Seven Questions:-What was your “I am a real honest-to-goodness writer” moment?-Who is your writingContinue reading “Author Interview: Jacci Turner”
NAN: Elaine Sargent
The Nevada Authors Network welcomes Elaine Sargent whose writing odyssey began as a college journalism student where she was a reporter for the university newspaper. Her beat was Arts and Entertainment, and she was assigned to interview on-campus artists and review shows in hopes of ultimately becoming a fashion journalist. Her path took a turnContinue reading “NAN: Elaine Sargent”
Schedule
For Episode 225 of our award-winning podcast for writers, we set ourselves up for disappointment. We often say that “writing is a solo project done on the public stage,” meaning we’re alone in our endeavors, but that’s not true. We rely on beta readers, editors, and cover designers to produce the best book possible. WeContinue reading “Schedule”
NAN: Ken Sutherland
Through a partnership between the Sierra Arts Foundation and Two Moore Books, LLC, the Nevada Authors Network welcomes Ken Sutherland to the airways. Ken learned the art of writing through the radio business. Not blessed with the stereotypical deep voice of the airwaves, he realized he needed to say something interesting to stay employed, andContinue reading “NAN: Ken Sutherland”
Indy Writers and Three-Star Reviews
For Episode 224 of our award-winning podcast for writers, we debate whether independent writers deserve more than three-star reviews. An apology up front: CC and I have a plague. Not the plague, but we’re not feeling great. We are getting better. CC found this statement on the internet: “Most indy authors don’t deserve more thanContinue reading “Indy Writers and Three-Star Reviews”