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Words from the River

By Laurie Nave

Words about words...North Alabama writer living on the "singing river" talks with other writers about their work and shares some of her own stories
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Episode 10: Christina Ward

Words from the RiverDec 12, 2019

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Episode 11: Special News Report from the MuddyUm Associated Press

Episode 11: Special News Report from the MuddyUm Associated Press

This week, we have a special episode of the Words from the River podcast, featuring an array of writers for the MuddyUm publication on medium.com.  You can find the publication HERE.

Each of the writers who have contributed to this podcast write a variety of great work across Medium, from humor, to fiction, to poetry and more.  Please click the names of each writer below to check out their work.  And remember, when you Medium before December 31st and send me your username, you'll be entered into the drawing for a 50.00 prize!

Featured MuddyUm Writers

Susan Brearley
Shelly McIntosh
Lee Serpa Azevado
Gwenna Laithland
Lisa Tomey
Christina Ward
Lisa Bolin
JimmyWayne Ford

Dec 19, 201936:13
Episode 10: Christina Ward
Dec 12, 201954:49
Episode 9: Helen Cassidy Page

Episode 9: Helen Cassidy Page

Happy Friday, and welcome to Episode 9 of the words from the river podcast.  We’re back in Muscle Shoals this week, and I’m talking with author Helen Cassidy Page. Ms. Page lived in San Francisco and publishes fiction and nonfiction.  As a fiction writer, she has published mysteries, romance, paranormal mysteries, suspense, and historical fiction.

In addition to being an author, Helen Cassidy Page is also an editor, writing coach, and life coach.  When not creating or reaching, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and photography. Be sure to visit Ms. Cassidy’s site at www.helencassidypagebooks.com and take a look at some of the diverse works she has to offer.  I’m reading one of her mysteries right now, and I plan to dive into the historical fiction next.  You can also read writing by Ms. Page on Medium.com.  Remember, if you sign up at Medium.com for just 5.00 a month, follow me at www.medium.com/@laurielivingstonnave, and sned me a message with your username, you’ll be entered into the January 1st drawing for a 50.00 prize.  Just email me at wordsfromtheriver@gmail.com.  Next week I’ll be talking with Christina Ward about her love of poetry and her latest book.  Have a great weekend!

Music for this episode provided by Jack Binkerd.  You can find him here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NUVEQvgMD5R5nojGYV6wZ?si=7KdLKklWRa6cE46mir8YpA

Dec 06, 201949:04
Episode 8: Final Friday Fiction

Episode 8: Final Friday Fiction

This week, we'll be reading flash fiction from two authors as well as an excerpt from a work in progress.  Our first piece of fiction was written by Lisa Tomey.  Lisa writes, fiction, poetry, and essays, and she has published a book of poetry, Heart Sounds, which is available on Amazon here: Heart Sounds

Our second flash fiction piece was written by Susan Brearley.  Susan writes fiction poetry, essays and articles, and satire.  You can find her on Medium, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Our third piece is an excerpt from a crime novel work-in-progress entitled Path.

As always, you can find the work of all these authors on Medium.com. And remember, from now until the end of 2019, if you join Medium for just 5.00 a month and email your username to wordsfromtheriver@gmail.com, along with giving my page, Laurie Nave Author, a follow, you'll be entered into a drawing for a 50.00 gift card on January 1, 2020.

Enjoy the episode!

Lisa Tomey:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7857390.Lisa_Tomey

Susan Brearley:

https://medium.com/@susanbrearley

Nov 29, 201923:06
Episode 7: Jonica Bradley
Nov 22, 201951:00
Episode 6: Brianna Bennet
Nov 15, 201934:25
Episode 5: Interview with J K Allen
Nov 08, 201936:33
Episode Four: Jack Binkerd
Oct 31, 201950:20
Episode 3: Final Friday Fiction: Evil House

Episode 3: Final Friday Fiction: Evil House

Can a house be evil?

In Decatur, Alabama, there sits a house that no one can live in for more than a few days.  Years ago, a young couple moved in, only to move out less than 3 days later, refusing to speak of what happened within the walls.

Welcome to Final Friday Fiction on Words from the River.  In honor of Halloween, this Friday's fiction reading will come from a tale of horror, Evil House, written by Laurie Nave - hey, that's me!  I hope you enjoy it.

Oct 25, 201930:35
Episode Two: In terview with Toni Crowe

Episode Two: In terview with Toni Crowe

I'm very excited to have award-winning and Amazon best-selling author Toni Crowe with me today.  Toni is a corporate vice-president who retired early to pursue writing full time.  She wrote her 6-book memoir series in just six months!  The basis of her books is that working hard and being smart (WHBS) is not enough to be successful. Everyone can use a helping hand. Her books were written to offer that hand.

Her latest book, Bullets, and Bosses Don’t Have Friends was an Amazon Bestseller. The book is an exploration of what it takes to succeed in corporate America. The book offers a collection of the interesting and provocative challenges in Toni’s career. She offers her solutions to tough leadership the problems and invites the reader to participate via exercises at the end of each chapter.

When she is not writing, Toni and her husband love traveling, especially to visit her children and grandchildren. When home in Florida, she sits by her pool reading with two cats, Tall and Dark on her lap. When the right puppy comes along, he will be Handsome.

Oct 17, 201941:30
Episode 1

Episode 1

Welcome back to Words from the River, coming to you from the banks of the Singing River in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. I’m Laurie Nave, and I’m excited about our fist author interview today. His name is Lee Hutch, and he released a work of historical fiction in March of 2019.

Lee is a retired firefighter turned history professor and author. Spent 15 years as a firefighter/arson investigator. He has a BA and an MA in history, as well as an MS in criminal justice. Since 2004, he’s been teaching college history. He and his wife, Anastasia, live in the Galveston area with their five cats, who I am sure rule the house with a firm hand (smile). Lee’s debut novel, So Others May Live, was released in March 2019. If you are a fan of historical fiction, particularly World War Two, you will absolutely enjoy it. It follows the exploits of a firefighter in Berlin during the war. Lee is also a winner of American Book Fest’s American Fiction Award. When he’s not writing Lee loves watching 1940s movies, which makes perfect sense for a history buff, and listening to the Red Sox. I hope he’ll forgive me for being a Braves fan (smile)

Oct 11, 201928:58
Episode Zero: The Singing River

Episode Zero: The Singing River

Welcome to episode zero of Words on the River, a podcast about writing, writers, and words in general.  We are hailing from the Tennessee River, named the Singing River by those who inhabited it first, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. If you aren’t familiar with the area, it’s a little town tucked into Northwest Alabama, known as the “Hit Recording Capital of the World” back during my childhood, thanks to Fame Recording Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios.

This week, since there is such a rich creative history along the river where I live, I thought I’d share a bit of the folklore that led to the Name “Singing River,” which inspired the title of this podcast.

Oct 03, 201906:12