Authors and Airwaves (Ad Free)
By CJ Robinson
This is YOUR podcast, and it shares the experiences, reviews and artistic talents of people you've likely never heard of. You won't see many famous names here. What you WILL find, however, are people who will inspire you to create.
We may ask difficult questions sometimes, but we're always willing to listen.
We hope you will, too!
Authors and Airwaves (Ad Free)Sep 26, 2021
049 - Excerpts From The Abyss: Love, Mental Illness, and Everything In Between
She also created a small non-profit organization, 'Mjai V.'s Worldwide Reach', to educate others about the cultural, economic, educational, and agricultural differences across the globe that impact not only outside countries, but the United States as well, in order to create innovative solutions to make a positive difference.
Marijah, known primarily for her wanderlust endeavors and destination adventure sharing on social media, travels worldwide and attains her inspiration from all over the globe. She is featured at one of the biggest annual events in Maryland, the Baltimore Book Festival.
Find her website at marijahvwanderlust.com EMAIL US AT: authorc.j.robinson@gmail.com
048.2 - I Had A Life (A Heartwarming Poem For Garry's Late Wife)
This poem, read by the author Garry Cox, was written for his late wife. Try not to feel the pure love and power behind his words. https://garrycox.com
048 - Writing In The Name Of Love, What Happens When You Teach Kids How To Write, and The Greatest Acting Story Of All Time (Garry Cox Interview)
Garry L. Cox, raised in Appanoose county, Iowa, is a writer, actor and runner who lives in Phoenix, Arizona.
His extensive teaching career includes teaching English and writing proficiency to junior high through adult education students both native English speakers and English as a second language learners.
His passion for running is comparable to his passion for writing.
Garry runs every day and still competes while training with some of the best athletes in the world.
Garry Says:
What is it that fuels you? For me, it’s Coffee with the Bard. I love writing about my passions, what interests me, what interests others, and sharing all of my thoughts with my readers.
Coffee with the Bard is truly my own little passion project, gaining more and more traction each day. I hope you enjoy browsing my site and all of the unique content I have to offer. Take a look around; perhaps you’ll discover what fuels you as well. Read on and enjoy!
https://garrycox.com
EMAIL THE HOST AT authorc.j.robinson@gmail.com
047 - Sandcastles, Solace and Sleep, Poetry by Brandie Whaley & Rose Rooney (Fan Submissions Pt III)
Some time ago, I posted a request on Facebook for fellow writers to share material with me that I might be able to read on my podcast. In episode 045, I read a short story by Bulgarian author Nikola Dimitrov. This episode features some rather haunting poetry by Brandie Whaley and Rose Rooney, respectively.
MILD TRIGGER WARNING. On the subjects of depression, insomnia, homelessness and child abuse, here are some words of depth and wisdom.
https://www.facebook.com/brandie.whaley.7/
https://www.facebook.com/iro.mitzu/
https://www.instagram.com/authorsandairwaves/
https://www.facebook.com/authorc.j.robinson/
EMAIL: authorc.j.robinson@gmail.com
046 - Poetry, Painting and Cosplay (Joanna Buchner Interview)
In this episode, we'll be talking about poetry, art, our inspirations for writing, and modeling (her, not me). I'm always looking for new guests, so if you're the creative type, you can contact me at authorc.j.robinson@gmail.com for the opportunity to be featured on the Authors and Airwaves podcast.
And if you're listening on Anchor, make sure to drop a listener message for a chance to get a shout-out in the next episode!
Fashion Instagram: @joanna_style7373
Art Instagram: @drawing.joanna7373
YouTube: Joanna B Creatives
TikTok: @joanna.b.creatives
www.modelmayhem.com/4547823
www.instagram.com/authorsandairwaves/
www.facebook.com/authorc.j.robinson/
045 - Calliope's Laughter by Nikola Dimitrov
A struggling musician finds a woman sitting barefoot on the side of a freezing street in Bulgaria. Will he help her, or pass her by?
"The first time I saw her, she was sitting at the corner of Vitosha Boulevard and Slivnitsa Street. She looked like a cast-off toy, ragged and worn, yet traces of her beauty remained visible beneath layers of neglect. Her pale skin was cracked and scarred. Long blonde hair fell in dirty braids over her shoulders, their tips resting on the ground."
So begins "Calliope's Laughter", a short story by Bulgarian writer Nikola Dimitrov.
instagram.com/nick.vale
EMAIL THE HOST AT authorc.j.robinson@gmail.com
044 - The $8 3DO, Magnetic Pac-Man & Halo 2600 (No Swear Gamer Interview)
The first video game console I ever played was my dad's Atari 2600. It was so long ago I don't have any recollection of it. When I finally got my own console, the NES, it was off to the races. Within a couple years, I owned a Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo, two Sega Genesis, Sega CD, N64, 3DO, Gameboy, and Gameboy Color. This is how things went until the day my brother and I got into a fist fight and our mom made us sell everything we had. The pawn shop gave us $100 for all of it. As an adult, I started up my collection again. This was when I started learning about the homebrew scene, and I got to play Halo 2600 for the first time. (Look it up. It's real!) In this episode, I talk with The No Swear Gamer about the games from our childhood, what makes a game obscure, and what our most memorable experiences are. Join us!
Links
https://www.facebook.com/thenosweargamer
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtJuo040EOCTVziObIgVcg
043 - These Are The People Who REALLY Judge You (Kody Boye Interview)
Being a self-published author has it's own unique struggles. People will often view self-publishing as the "easy route". But is it? Instead of paying someone to do the work, you must do it all yourself, regularly second-guessing your techniques and results along the way. In the end, you'll be judged no matter what you do. But it's WHO will judge you that may be a surprise. Also, we talk about what it's like to be a gay author living in the South. Hopefully, you read this before clicking play.
Web-> www.kodyboye.com
Amazon Author page-> https://www.amazon.com/Kody-Boye/e/B002BT64NK
Preorder links/page for UTOPIA FALLS-> www.kodyboye.com/utopia-falls
042 - The Message Art of Poetry (Interview With African-American Artist Gary Jackson)
041 - Making A Name For Yourself During A Pandemic (Interview With Sherry Stuart-Berman)
It often seems impossible to get people to listen to you. Nobody reads your books. Your open mic night is attended by two old ladies and a bunch of crickets. And on top of this, now it seems we have to be afraid even to be near each other. This year has been difficult for everyone, not just writers. But there are paths through the wilderness. In this episode I talk with Sherry Stuart-Berman and how she juggles being a writer, psychotherapist, mother and the wife of a physician's assistant in what some consider to be the COVID epicenter of the world. Sherry also shares with us her poem "Holder", first published by guesthouselit.com
Sherry Stuart Berman is a psychotherapist in private practice. Her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Guesthouse, The Night Heron Barks, Atticus Review, Blue Fifth Review, 2 Horatio, and deLuge Journal, among others, and in the anthologies Malala: Poems for Malala Yousafzai and Drawn to Marvel: Poems from the Comic Books. She lives in Staten Island, NY, with her husband and son.
Poetry publications ( online only)
https://www.guesthouselit.com/i5-stuart-berman-sherry-poetry
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/63886855/2-horatio
Sherry Stuart-Berman – The Night Heron Barks
Extinction, or the Circus Polar Bear Moves On — Bird's Thumb (enter Sherry Stuart-Berman in author index)
Sherry Stuart-Berman (riseupreview.org)
TheNewVerse.News : THE WILD UNGULATES OF TUSCANY,or ELECTION 2016
040 - Living With Alzheimer's (Interview With Peggy Sweeney-McDonald For Alzheimer's/Caretaker's Awareness Month)
I have so much respect for caretakers. Often, they give a substantial portion of their lives in order to make someone's last days less painful and lonely. In many cases, these people are unpaid and never properly thanked.
In this episode I have a heartfelt conversation with Peggy Sweeney-McDonald, who was the primary caretaker for her mother after an Alzheimer's diagnosis changed everything. We talk about love and regret, pain and compassion, and why there is beauty even in the most tragic of circumstances. And on a lighter note, we also talk about why the podcasting community is so completely AWESOME.
FROM SPOTIFY: "Peggy Sweeney-McDonald, actress, producer and author of "Meanwhile, Back at Cafe Du Monde... Life Stories About Food" shares her journey of moving back to Baton Rouge, Louisiana after 36 years when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. These are her heartfelt stories of love, laughter, loss and life in the A-Zone."
The Life In The A-Zone podcast is available on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher and more. WEBSITE: www.lifeinthea-zone.com. FACEBOOK: Lifeintheazone, INSTAGRAM: Lifeintheazonepodcast, TWITTER: Lifeintheaz
039 - Finding Peace During The Healing Process (Cassidy A. Lee Interview)
038 - (FULL BOOK) The Puppet - Free Poetry Collection On Kindle Unlimited
Presented in its entirety with permission from the author, this is a short yet powerful poetry collection from Sana Rose, author of "Sandcastles" and "The Storyteller".
"These poems are a tribute to all who have survived and dared to stand up and leave. It is a humble attempt to tell the ones who are suffering that is is okay to leave."
If you're a writer, I'd love to have you on my show! It's okay if you haven't written a whole book. It's okay if you're not famous. In fact, if nobody has ever heard of you and your book hasn't sold a single copy, let me know! I'm just trying to share the human experience.
Can't really do that without humans...
037 - We The People (Interview With H. Edward Wynn)
In the season 3 premiere, I talk with Ed Wynn about the voting process and why we don't know as much as we should. We also discuss media bias, police state, COVID-19, and why the Black Lives Matter movement could be necessary. Here is an excerpt from "We The People":
"As a nation, we’ve become increasingly divided and uncivil. But we’ve always had the power to reclaim our government, find common ground, and solve our biggest problems—even if we didn’t know it.
In We the People, Ed Wynn simplifies US politics and reveals what political extremists and insiders don’t want you to know:
- How to get the truth and the facts we need to hold our governments accountable
- How to stop the silencing of moderate voices and end verbal violence
- How to discover practical, unifying solutions to the most important issues we face
We the People. A phrase so important that it’s the first three words of our Constitution. Together, we have the power to restore our government to serve us all—it’s time we use it."
LINKS: http://www.allsides.com http://www.hedwardwynn.com
036 - Season 3 Trailer (Music by Modestas Mankus)
How do you affect the world around you? And who are you, when you're not looking in the mirror?
Whether we say it out loud or merely think it, we all want to have a voice. We all want to be heard. And yet so many of us vanish into our homes at the end of the day, curtains drawn.
We struggle to see ourselves. And the person in the mirror is often just a stranger.
I too, am fighting to be heard. And just like there are days when I have to convince myself that it's okay to look in the mirror, so too are there days when I am able to stand tall and smile at the person smiling back at me.
What I've found is this: My happiness comes from art and my ability to create. And what I get out of life depends entirely on what I put into it.
Welcome to season three of The Poetry Novelist Podcast.
I want to hear from the people who don't normally get a voice. The introverts. The working class. The minorities. I want unpopular opinons. I can't give a voice to everyone, but I can give my time to a few.
My podcast shares the experiences, reviews and artistic talents of people you've likely never heard of. You won't see many famous names here. What you WILL find, however, are people who will inspire you to create. These are people who stumble and slip, but can eventually succeed.
I may ask difficult questions sometimes, but I'm always willing to listen.
I hope you will, too!
035 - Walyullah Al-Utrujje, Marc James Francisco, Soara Thompson & More (Fan Submissions Pt II)
034 - Flying With Dad (Interview with Yvonne Caputo, daughter of WWII B-24 Navigator Captain Michael Caputo)
AUTHOR CONTACT: yvonneauthor4@gmail.com
Yvonne Caputo has been a story teller going back to her earliest memory at the age of four. As a teacher and a psychotherapist, she has used stories to widen the eyes of the students she has taught and to soften the pain in the hearts of the clients who have come to her. Little did she know that it would be the stories of WWII told to her over the phone that would give her one of the greatest gifts of all. It would give her the father she had always wanted to know .
Her master’s degrees in education and psychology provided her with the ability to listen and respond. Her love of history and travel took her to many of the places her dad would have known in the war. Her husband and children gave her the security to pursue a new career as a writer, and her little house surrounded by trees in rural southeastern Pennsylvania gave her a sense of her own place and an office with a computer.
Jefferson Educational Society
https://www.facebook.com/JeffersonErie/videos/348148206153194
Unitarian Universalist Society of Erie, PA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNQ3ObuI-p8&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2fXjy-
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Ingenium Books
https://www.facebook.com/IngeniumBooks/videos/3203389476361590
Interview – Howard Lovy
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/world-war-ii-stories/
033 - Book Review & Discussion - Delivered: True Stories In Pizza Delivery by Josh Walker (Pre-release)
Most people don't know exactly what happens to delivery drivers on a regular basis. From mundane to malicious, harrowing to humorous, and from the wild to the downright weird, here is a collection of true stories from bestselling author Josh Walker ("Luke Coles and the Flower of Chiloe") presented with his trademark pragmatism and patience for the human condition. Josh has a talent for turning a subject that is ostensibly insignificant into something interesting. "Delivered: True Stories in Pizza Delivery" is due for publication from Forgotten Places Publishing, LLC no later than November 1st, 2020.
032 - I'm Never Coming Home (Interview with 7-time author Kenneth James Allen, Part 2)
WEBSITE: https://kennethjamesallen.com/ (sign up for a FREE copy of Broken)
E-MAIL: kennethjamesallen@gmail.com
AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Kenneth-James-Allen/e/B085XDSHPB
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kennethjamesallenauthor/
The second part of a 2-part interview with Kenneth James Allen, author of INCH. We discuss the book in detail, so be sure to visit his Amazon author page to find his book! Currently available on Kindle Unlimited and in paperback.
031 - I'm Never Coming Home (Interview with 7-time author Kenneth James Allen, Part 1)
030 - Book Review - Aisling by Sakshi Arora (Available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited)
"Breathe in poetry and you feel alive/ Let your spilled words caress life/ These pure poetic words heal/ Explore the depth of your heart, feel" AISLING, meaning "dream" or "vision" is a poetic genre that developed during the late 17th and early 18th century in Irish language genre poetry. "Aisling" by Sakshi Arora carries a depth of emotion that many writers swing at and miss. She doesn't lean heavily on substandard rhyme schemes and literal interpretation of feeling. Post-graduated in English literature, Sakshi puts it all on display in her debut collection of illustrated poetry. Stop by and have a listen!
029 - Book Review & Discussion - Antholology of Scrolls by P. A. Wikoff (6-Time Author)
028 - Book Review - Roots Before Branches by Caleb James (Over 40k Views On Wattpad!)
Caleb James' 11th collection of poetry, "Roots Before Branches" possesses a unique writing style in that the reader can rarely pinpoint exactly what mood or emotion he is going to be presenting them with next. At times contemplative, whimsical and even spiritually anarchic, "Roots Before Branches" presents a refreshing look into the subjects of love and self-reflection. Be sure to support the author of this poetry collection by purchasing his collection from Amazon, leaving a review, and following him on Wattpad @calebjames
027 - The Fitness Novelist Podcast 2: Adam Interviews A Highly Talented Author *cough*
026 - The Fitness Novelist Podcast: Interview With Adam Berry @thegymstarter
025 - BLM, Portland, & Ostriches In The Sand
024 - Fear, Birthday Cat, Public Speaking, "My Nana Like The Trees" & "The Gift of Forgetting"
023 - The Promise of Spring Being Broken, Texture, Blood Spill & More (Fan Submissions Pt I)
022 - Book Review - Musing by Prasenjit Chanda (Available for Kindle and Kindle Unlimited)
021 - My Stay In The Hospital, Thank You's, Submit Your Writing, Covid-19
020 - The Egg by Andy Weir (Full Story)
019 - Josh Walker Interview (Part 2 of 2), Chilean Witchcraft, Pizza Delivery & Game Design
This episode features Josh Walker, pizza delivery hero and author of several books, including Luke Coles and the Flower of Chiloe. "Luke Coles holds the promise of an extraordinary adventure series." - Best-selling author Ken Kiser. "This book is a fantastic piece... very fresh, quick, easy to the eye." - Bold Mom Book Review. "Definitely a fun read." - Meridian Magazine. Join me as I delve into Josh Walker's history and personal life. I had a blast and I hope you will too!
018 - Josh Walker Interview (Part 1 of 2), Chilean Witchcraft, Pizza Delivery & Game Design
This episode features Josh Walker, pizza delivery hero and author of several books, including Luke Coles and the Flower of Chiloe. "Luke Coles holds the promise of an extraordinary adventure series." - Best-selling author Ken Kiser. "This book is a fantastic piece... very fresh, quick, easy to the eye." - Bold Mom Book Review. "Definitely a fun read." - Meridian Magazine. Join me as I delve into Josh Walker's history and personal life. I had a blast and I hope you will too!
017 - Happy Birthday Grandpa, Smoke & Mirrors, Dimension Bucket Magazine
This is a special April Fools' edition of The Poetry Novelist Podcast (No, seriously). In this episode, you'll get to listen to the original audio recording of Smoke & Mirrors that I recorded in 2017. Since there wasn't any music included in the original, I've chosen not to add any here, either. I've done minimal editing on it, which is apparent in the fact that you can hear a slight lack of fullness as well as a bit of an echo in the recording. I hope I've made some progress since I recorded this!
016 - My High-risk Job, Coronavirus & Alcohol Abuse
I didn't realize I did back-to-back impromptu episodes. Maybe I'll start recording them like this more often! This episode features my thoughts and feelings on the current pandemic and why my job is considered by many to be "high-risk". It also explains why you haven't heard much from me lately. WARNING! This episode is very dark, but it's honest.
015 - FREE BOOKS, Pardon Me While I Feel, The Road, Time With Family & Noisy Neighbors
An unscripted episode. I got to spend some time with my brother as we perused the local bookstores. We talked about The Road by Cormac McCarthy and how it was among the darkest things either of us had ever read. I'm also promoting the first Poetry Novelist anthology, Pardon Me While I Feel, which is free on Google Play Books. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit their poetry. Please download the book or email me for a copy. Special thanks to all the poets who were accepted. Let's do this again soon! D. Rosie Halter, Keisha Simpkins, Cassandra Carter, Wendy-Ann Jobe, macha, Rheb Roman, Walyullah AL-Utrujje, SumairuPoetry, Soara Thompson, Elyssa D. Thomas, S.A. mr_wordy, Kailly Nocera, Frogg Corpse, & Jamie Cadorette-Capach Rodriguez. EMAIL: thepoetrynovelist@gmail.com IG: thepoetrynovelist
014 - Two Original Short Stories: A Relentless Darkness & The Unblinding Mirror, A Contest (NO ADS)
Two short stories with all mistakes included. The first is my attempt at honoring the late Edgar Allan Poe, using a writing style that I hope is similar enough to his, while remaining unique enough that it isn't insulting. "A Relentless Darkness" is a short story of a man haunted by a spiritual darkness that begins to take on a physical form. "The Unblinding Mirror" is a piece of flash fiction about a blind man who has a unique connection with the mirror in the basement. CONTEST: If you can tell me how "A Relentless Darkness" is connected to "The Rage Virus", I'll give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode for free. PAYPAL: www.paypal.me/thepoetynovelist
013 - The Rage Virus, Chapters 1-5, Sponsor My Podcast/Book
Listen to the first 5 chapters of my current work in progress, "The Rage Virus". The first 20 chapters of this book are available for download on Google Play Books for free. Find out how you can become an official book sponsor! BOOK DESCRIPTION: Ever since the death of his mother, Cory has been unable to connect with anyone, especially his father. His girlfriend breaks up with him. He pulls away from his friends. And then he has to start therapy. The only person he feels close to isn't even a person. It's his cat, Nightshade.
Things are tough for Cory. But they're about to get worse.
People in Texas are attacking each other. Violently. And the attacks are moving toward Cory's hometown like a wave.
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012 - Susan Vittitow Mark Interview, WyoPoets, The Best and Worst Parts of Self-Publishing, 3 Poems
In this episode I interview Susan Vittitow Mark, past president of both WyoPoets and Wyoming Writers. She has been writing poetry for close to 25 years. She is also a former newspaper reporter and editor and she owned The Tongue River news in Ranchester, Wyoming in 1995. She is an outreach librarian at the Wyoming State Library, responsible for the blog, social media and monthly newsletter. You can find her poetry in the WyoPoets chapbooks titled "This Box For Dreams" and "Labyrinth" available on the wyopoets.org website. We also discuss why the best and worst aspects of self-publishing are the same thing. Contact The Poetry Novelist for content suggestions or interviews. ThePoetryNovelist@gmail.com
011 - Frogg Corpse Interview, American Idol + The Voice, Being Driven VS Being Accepted
His poetry will be appearing in the upcoming Poetry Novelist Publishing anthology and he will soon be releasing a poetry collection entitled “A Quick Guide to Suicide: Poetry to die by”, featuring artwork by Russia's Vitaly Illyn. (Pronounced "vi-TAH-lee IL-lee-in). You can find Frogg Corpse on Instagram (@FroggCorpse) and Facebook (@FroggCorpseOfficial) as well as Poetizer. EMAIL: CorpseFrogg@gmail.com. WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR INTERVIEWS. Email me at ThePoetryNovelist@gmail.com if interested.
010 - Keisha Simpkins Interview, Moving Past The Pain, Surviving Child Abuse, It's Okay To Feel
009 - Lies My Sickness Told Me, Immortalized
008 - Tim Brien Interview, Hybrid Publishing, Self-Publishing Tips, Crop Circles & Chest Hair
007 - I Will Go With You (Complete Book)
A complete reading of "I Will Go With You: A Poetry Novel" in 2 parts. For a chance to be part of the show, you can email me at ThePoetryNovelist@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
006 - How To Catch A Falling Knife, Marilyn Manson, Creepypasta, Aja Romano (Plus 2 Short Stories)
Contains the flash fiction stories "Doll Face" and "Nurse Wretched". A review of "How To Catch A Falling Knife" by Ohio-born writer Daniel Johnson, complete with a poem from the book. I discuss Marilyn Manson, explain how I failed creative writing in high school (It was Manson's Fault), and ponder the origin of Creepypasta. I also explain why it's important for you to respect nurses! Find my content reviewer, BeautifullyBroken on Instagram, Facebook and Poetizer. You can also contact me on YouTube and Poetizer, or you can email me for a chance to be a part of the show. EMAIL: ThePoetryNovelist@gmail.com Thanks for listening ^.^
005 - Mask I Wear, Depression, "Evan", How To Contact/Contribute (Poem: "fall" by Cassandra Carter)
004 - The Midnight Author Interview, A Man Upstairs, The Mirror Opened, DimensionBucket Magazine
003 - The Pocket Muse, Divorce, Karaoke & Almost Homeless (Poem: "Mama Fed Us With Her Voice")
002 - Jasmine The Dream Walker (Short Story)
001 - Intro (Poem: "The Ghost Of Self")
The Poetry Novelist podcast is a poetry, fiction and art podcast featuring interviews, book reviews, short stories and poetry by the world's most awkward man. I try to make it a point to feature work by unpublished or undiscovered artists, so don't worry if you're not famous. I try my best to have room for guests as much as possible. If you write, sing or have any creative talent, please reach out to me. You could be my next guest on the show. You probably won't be any more awkward than me!
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