On the Fiction Addiction podcast, we go one on one with independent fiction creators such as authors, filmmakers, actors, songwriters and many more creatives. Each episode, we get the inside scoop on their creative process, the ups and downs of the industries they are involved in and our guests also give out tips for anyone who is interested in pursuing similar careers.
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
D.A. Kelley joins the Fiction Addiction podcast and discusses her journey as an author, contracting COVID-19, her faith and more.
Guest Bio
Denise Ann Kelley (Pen name D. A. Kelley) is an Urban Christian Fiction author. Denise is a contributing author in ReShonda Tate Billingsley’s The Motherhood Diaries 2, which was nominated for an award with The African American Literary Awards.
Denise’s debut novel entitled: 70x7: The Road to Forgiveness was originally released in 2014; but has since been re-launched with Anointed Inspirations Publishing in 2016. The new title is Even When It Hurts: Seventy Times Seven. This novel received a Five Star review on Amazon and Goodreads. On release date the novel was number one on Amazon’s kindle list as a Hot New Release for Urban Christian Fiction. Denise was also number two on Amazon’s Kindle list for Best Seller. Ms. Kelley’s novels have recently been approved to be distributed in women’s federal prisons throughout the United States, Canada and London.
Denise’s novella entitled Revenge: Sweet as Cain was released Dec. 2015; which received a five star review from PEN ‘Ashe magazine, Amazon and Goodreads.
Denise currently writes for Major Key Publishing. Her novels can be found on Amazon, B&N online, and other literary book sites.
Denise is also a contributing author in several Anthologies:
RELEASE, compiled by Saba Tekle, published July 2016.
I still have my Praise, compiled by Latanya Blake Allen, published July 2016.
Pain to Purpose, compiled by Tamara Marie Harris, published 2017.
Black Love Magic, Anointed Inspirations Publishing, published Feb. 2018. (Denise also have a few poetry pieces in this book)
When Women Connect, compiled by Tyora Moody, released Sept. 2018
Denise carries the message of forgiveness. She has appeared on numerous internet talk radio shows discussing how forgiving changed her life, as well as other inspirational topics. Denise’s ministry is geared toward encouraging hurting women.
Denise is an ordained and licensed teacher in her church’s organization. She has spoken at several churches as a keynote speaker for women conferences, seminars, panels, or just simply teaching a Bible lesson, which she does weekly at her church.
Denise inspires women by sharing her testimony about how her faith in GOD helped her to forgive in the most difficult of times. Denise’s knowledge of the scriptures, along with her fun-loving approach, captivates the audience and draws them in. Denise has a heart for the millennials, and for women who feel like suicide is their only option. She is a certified spiritual life purpose coach. Denise is the founder of #SOS She Overcame Suicide, LLC. This is another avenue Denise uses to encourage women life is worth living. She also has published an anthology entitled She Overcame Suicide. Denise is a crisis counselor for the Crisis Text Line.
Ms. Kelley currently resides in Roanoke, VA. She obtained a love for writing and reading at a young age, and both are still her passions today. She recently received an Honorary Degree in Humane Letters.
Follow D.A. Kelley
Facebook: Denise A. Kelley (Author)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mzdakelley
Instagram: https://instagram.com/msdkelley
Order the book at https://www.amazon.com/Beam-Her-Eye-D-Kelley-ebook/dp/B07Z5P9YWN/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=d.a.+kelley+major+key&qid=1604983856&sr=8-2
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Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Will Castillo joins the Fiction Addiction podcast and discusses his journey as an author, pineapple pizza, his book Jake Howard: Multiverse 101, and more.
Guest Bio
Will Castillo was born in 1977 and grew up in Wallkill, NY. He grew up with a love of science fiction, Dungeons and Dragons and video games starting back with the Atari 2600. Will is now married with twin daughters and lives in southern New Jersey and still loves everything he loved growing up. He's also firmly in the "pineapple belongs on pizza" side of the argument and feels like the 90's was only a couple of years ago.
Follow Will
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Halfazedninja
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halfazedninja/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willjcastillo
The Facebook for his book: https://www.facebook.com/jakehowardmultiverse101/?modal=admin_todo_tour
The (Un)Official Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6agoDgz9xRsppYUEIpO7a3
Order the book at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/151365585X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Visit the Podcast Website: https://www.fictionaddictionpodcast.com
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Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Nicole Givens Kurtz joins the Fiction Addiction podcast and discusses her journey as an author and publisher, the release of her black vampire anthology and more.
Guest Bio
Nicole Givens Kurtz is the author of eight novels, and over 40 plus short story publications. I am the member of SFWA. My science fiction novels have been named as A Carl Brandon Society Parallax Award's Recommended title-(Zephyr Unfolding), Fresh Voices in Science Fiction finalist (Zephyr Unfolding), Dream Realm Award Finalist in Science Fiction (Browne Candidate), and EPPIE Finalist in Science Fiction (Browne Candidate). My short works have appeared in, Serial Box's The Vela: Salvation, Baen's Straight Outta Tombstone, Bram Stoker Finalist in Horror, Sycorax's Daughters, and White Wolf's Vampire the Masquerade Anthology.
Follow Nicole
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MochaMemoirsPress/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mochamemoirs
Nicole’s Website: http://www.nicolegivenskurtz.net
Company Website: http://www.mochamemoirspress.com
Order the book at https://www.amazon.com/Nicole-Givens-Kurtz/e/B0057XEF0G
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Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Ki Williams joins the Fiction Addiction podcast and discusses her journey as an author, poetry and more.
Guest Bio
Author and poet, Ki Williams, is a devoted writer and lover of creatives, and the creative industry. She has been writing since the crayon was placed in her hand which has always given her the freedom to express herself and exercise her voice and imagination.
Ki writes for personal passion and therapy, as well as to offer good content and rich stories for the world to enjoy and relate to. She is a fiction author and enjoys supporting other indie authors and artists. She is the CEO of Oceanview Promotions, a literary and creative artist promotion platform that gives creators a safe place to network and support one another.
Ki is also the CEO of Bleeding Ink Creatives, where she services clients in literary services such as editing, grant writing, notary services, as well as being a wedding officiant. Ki is a wife, mother and daughter, and takes pride in wearing her many hats. She is a goal setter and a go getter; as currently she is working on a new book!
Ki intends to continue to create and serve her readers, while maintaining an encouraging and supportive role in the industry through her companies. She plans to expand her platforms to offer more interactive events and campaigns that cater to contributing to that safe haven for writers and creators.
Follow Ki
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ki_author
Order the book at www.oceanviewpromotions.com
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Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Sarah Carmele McGriff joins the Fiction Addiction podcast and discusses her journey as an author and more.
Guest Bio
Sarah Carmele McGriff came into this world in the great year of 1980, and her life has been a whirlwind of adventure ever since. Sarah loves books and has been an avid reader since her school age years. Writing has always been a part of Sarah's life, but she never thought it would take her to the position that she is now.
When Sarah isn't writing she has a fulltime career as a Registered Nurse. Working her way up the ladder Sarah nursing career begin as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse. She always had a passion for helping others as her mother was a nurse.
In addition to writing, Sarah loves to read, go to the beach and draw and sketch. Sarah aspires to become a screenwriter as well as a movie director. Sarah currently resides in Florida with her two children and her Shih Tzu; Jim Brown AKA Brownie.
Follow Sarah
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarahcarmele
Order the book at https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Carmele-Mcgriff/e/B084Q96B17
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Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Arnittress Dowdy joins the Fiction Addiction podcast and discusses her journey as an author and more.
Guest Bio
Arnittress Dowdy loves to write whether it’s writing fiction or non-fiction. She has written two novels, Dreamtini and Dreamtini II: The Reality. Arnittress allows her readers to get to know her through her non-fiction works, Pieces of Me and Simply Me; where she shares her most intimate feelings and thoughts. When she is not writing, she is learning about the newest Lego sets and characters being taught to her by her two sons.
Follow Arnittress
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dowdywrites
Facebook: www.facebook.com/arnittressdowdy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dowdywrites
Website: http://www.dowdywrites.com
Order the book at https://www.amazon.com/Arnittress-Dowdy/e/B079QM4X9P/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
Visit the Podcast Website: https://www.fictionaddictionpodcast.com
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Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Guest Bio
Crymsyn Hart is a multi-genre author from Horror, Urban Fantasy, and Romance. Her years of experience at Boston’s oldest psychic salon doing readings and her encounters with the supernatural have inspired many novels. She’s a lover of all things dark and goth. Vampires, grim reapers, and other paranormal creatures tend to end up in her books no matter how hard she tries to keep them away.
She currently resides in Charlotte, NC with her hubby and their two dogs. By day she is conquering the world of Commercial Insurance, but by night she listens to the voices in her head telling her which rabbit hole to go down to find the perfect plot bunny.
Follow Crymsyn
Website http://crymsynhart.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crymsynhart
Facebook https://facebook.com/crymsynhart
Amazon http://amazon.com/Crymsyn-Hart/e/B002BMJ1Z0
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/crymsynhart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crymsyn_hart/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/crymsyn-hart
Order the book at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BKD378S/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3
Visit the Podcast Website: https://www.fictionaddictionpodcast.com
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Friday Jun 19, 2020
Friday Jun 19, 2020
On this episode of the Fiction Addiction podcast, we explain the importance of obtaining a copyright for your work.
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Kendra Hall joins the Fiction Addiction podcast and discusses her journey as an author, Droppin’ Jewelz and more.
Guest Bio
Kendra Hall, passionately champions for young women and other at-risk populations who are entering into adulthood, through her writing, mentoring, and avid connectivity to resources that she shares to uplift and prosper others. Her state career began working for the Judiciary as a state-worker in 2001. She has since worked for the State of New Jersey for over 17 years. Kendra is the mother of four children (3 of whom are now adults). She is a devoted advocate for young women, sharing her own life experiences like being a teenage mother of three children by the age of 18 years, overcoming homelessness and domestic violence.
Additionally, she is best known for her helping and tenacious spirit and is very comfortable sharing her own life experiences with others on a one on one basis to help young women connect to the resources they need. She is also very good at creating relationships amongst people from all walks of life and giving good business and life advice providing creative solutions for problems. Ms. Hall is driven by her faith and the belief that she can make a positive difference in people’s lives to share her countless personal successes and inspire and instill hope in the people she mentors who are striving to rise above their current circumstances.
Ms. Hall celebrates, especially, the continued success of at least 30+ women whose lives she’s directly mentored, while still achieving her own professional milestones like graduating with a Bachelors in Arts in Law and Justice from Rider University as an adult learner. She also believes in making time for the things she enjoys like learning about the metaphysical and heightened spiritual awareness, connecting people, networking, reading, tennis, studying and traveling.
Passionate about helping others move forward in life and helping them to find the value in themselves, Kendra is always researching ways to improve herself, as well. Ms. Hall is a professional member of the ColorComm network, an advocate for UNICEF and member of Toastmasters. In her work, she shares what she learns through her affiliations and self-exploration, adding to her professional experience to help others find their purpose and use that purpose as a tool to reach their goals.
As a current resident New Jersey, she works to resolve hopelessness locally and throughout the country with the goal of obtaining her life-long mission of leveling-up in life by inspiring others with her triumphant story. Kendra has written her first self-help book entitled, “Dropping Jewelz: Guiding Principles to Help Girls Live Their Best Life”, available on Amazon. She is spreading hope through the understanding that the power to succeed comes from within and not without, and by letting young women know that support is available. By teaching a philosophy of hope she inspires others to maximize their life, no matter the obstacle. Kendra hopes to help as many young women as she can succeed in life. You can find more on Ms. Hall at: www.droppinjewelz.com.
Follow Kendra
Facebook: www.facebook.com/justusjewelz
Instagram: www.instagram.com/justusjewelz
Website: http://www.droppinjewelz.com
Visit the Podcast Website: https://www.fictionaddictionpodcast.com
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Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Daniella Shepard joins the Fiction Addiction podcast and discusses her journey as an author, life in Alaska, The Dark Land, and more.
Guest Bio
Daniella Shepard is a Professional Electrical Engineer and ex-Navy Nuclear Electrician’s Mate who pulled up anchor at eighteen in California and set out to see the world. Through many twists and turns, she slowly made her way north to Alaska, where she immediately fell in love with the Last Frontier. She enjoys playing with live electricity, exploring Alaska, or snuggling with her editor (cat) Felix. You can find her and her husband Ray in Anchorage or hanging out most summers at their off-grid cabin near the small community of Chicken, AK. If you want to read more about her latest Alaskan adventure, or her current work-in-progress about women in STEM saving the day, check out her website and sign up for her newsletter.
Follow Daniella
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dmshepard13
Twitter: www.twitter.com/dmshepard13
Website: http://www.dmsehpard.com
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