Make PERFECT GIFTS for the Holidays for less than $1.00 a jar. Small Batch Preserves: Chutneys and Relishes Making your own preserves is a wonderfully satisfying hobby. In this book I explore the world of Small Batch Chutneys and Relishes. Both Chutneys and Relishes originated in India and then migrated to Britain where they have become … [Read more...]
Archives for 2016
Auri Jones – Author
At some point in my 20's I started having weird dreams about getting thrown into jail. I would wake up in a cold sweat wondering what the dreams were all about. I never broke the law and though I fantasized about cheating the government of some tax money, never did. Have you ever wondered or thought about being thrown into jail? I love Auri … [Read more...]
Johanna Handley – Author
Since I have been dreaming of an expat lifestyle for the past few years, I am always on the look out for expat stories especially if the stories include writing. Johanna Handley is living what I consider a dream life ... writing books while exploring various parts of the world along with new cultures. I caught up with Johanna to chat about … [Read more...]
Suzanna J. Linton – Author
I am always fascinated by stories of writers who from a young age knew they were born to write. Suzanna J. Linton is one of those people ... but I will let HER tell the story of how she got started! Melanie Rockett: Tell us a bit about yourself and your background. Suzanna J. Linton: I grew up in the rural South. I don't know if many … [Read more...]
Arnie Benn – Author
When I was in University, one of my majors was Psychology. It fascinated me so much I never stopped studying. One of the major "threads" in Psychology is the "nature vs. nuture" question. Are we programmed by our evolutionary animal instincts OR are we programmed by how we are raised? When I saw Arnie Benn's book Evolutionology I had to get … [Read more...]
Katherine A. Rayne – Author
Over the past few years I've been very conscious about simplifying my life and living with less stress. The challenge is that thinking about it is MUCH different than living it. I have also kept a daily journal for several decades, using the writing process to work out challenges and problems, as well as a record of successes and things I am … [Read more...]
Vickie Phelps – Novelist
A few months ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Vickie Phelps about her devotional book, Psalms for the Common Man. You can find our first interview HERE. Today I am chatting with Vickie again, this time about her first novel - Postmark from the Past. Vickie is an experienced writer with numerous articles and books under her belt. Up till … [Read more...]
Troy Gathers – Author
One of the reasons Quotes are so popular on all the Social Media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest is because one or two short sentences can change your day. Rather than compiling a book of quotes from other people, Troy Gathers created his own "stop and think" quotes. One for each day of the year. I chatted with Troy … [Read more...]
Chris Oestereich – Editor
When I first ran into the Wicked Problems Cooperative I was amazed by the magnitude and scope of world problems that this group of volunteers are willing to tackle. The WPC has just released their first book, What Do We Do About Inequality? I had the opportunity to chat with WPC founder and editor, Chris Oestereich about new ways of looking at … [Read more...]
Chris Mason – Author
Chris Mason had a need for information, but when he asked the people who "should" know he didn't get much. He started doing research and ended up with the In a Box series. Melanie Rockett: Tell us a bit about yourself and your background. Chris Mason: For the last 20 years I have been a house husband raising three kids with … [Read more...]