Rock Paper Write Podcast

Episode 9 Dian Seidel Kindergarten at 60: A Memoir of Teaching in Thailand

Listen as Dian talks about her experience of teaching abroad with her husband in Thailand, the phrase "mai pen rai" and what that means as well as the process of writing her memoir as a means to live (re-live) one's own unique life. 
Dian is currently teaching at Washington English Center in Washington, D.C. which she mentions and also talks about her experience with teaching yoga and what it was like coming back to the states at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
You can find her at:
http://www.dianseidel.com
 

Episode 8 Andrea Emily Stumpf Memoirs of an Arabian Princess, Letters to the Homeland and The Centennial Collection

Listen as Andrea Emily Stumpf shares information about the new translations of her great-great-grandmother's writings from the nineteenth century.  Sayyida Salme bint Said also known as Emily Ruete went from only learning how to read to becoming the first Arab woman to publish a book.  Andrea also speaks about the self-publishing writing process to bring these books into print as well as audio.
The titles of her books are:
Memoirs of an Arabian Princess
Letters to the Homeland; The Centennial Collection
Designing International Partnership Programs
Structuring International Partnership Programs
You can find her at: 
www.sayyidasalme.com
www.structuredpartnerships.com
 
 

Episode 7 Karen Batshaw Song of Memory: A World War II Holocaust Novel

Discover how a simple Facebook post led author Karen Batshaw to immerse herself in Greek culture, sparking the inspiration for her book Echoes in the Mist. In her research, she uncovered the tragic story of Greece during World War II. Karen shares the historical context, her creative process, and how her work resonates with contemporary issues in her latest novel, Song of Memory: A World War II Holocaust Novel, available on Amazon and at Kensington Row Bookshop.
Connect with Karen and explore her other books, Hidden in Plain Sight and Light and Shadows, by visiting her website: https://kbatshaw.wixsite.com/home.

Episode 6 Patrick B. Simpson Pierce

Listen as Patrick discusses his writing journey for Pierce, his debut crime fiction novel. Discover why he chose a janitor as the protagonist, what drew him to crime fiction, and how his involvement with the Maryland Writer's Association—and its conference—helped him connect with his publishing company.  His next novel, Absolution, will be out in April of 2025.
You can find Patrick at:
Instagram & Threads - @patrickb_simpsonWebsite - patsimpsonwrites.com

Episode 5 Atousa Raissyan Change Yourself, Change the World: Transform Your Life From Fear-based Living To Choosing Love And Seeing Magic

Listen as Atousa shares what motivated her to transform fear based living to a life of love and magic and her suggestions for how to overcome fear.  She talks about her practice, how she became to consider herself an alchemist, her experience with self-publishing and her connection to the Kensington Row Bookshop.  The NYC Journal listed her as one of the Top 30 Inspiring Women to Look out for in 2024 and NY Weekly listed her as one of the Top 10 Influential Entrepreneurs to Look out for in 2024.
You can find her books at: Kensington Row Bookshop and on Amazon. 
You can find her at:
Website: www.atousaraissyan.com
Podcast: Goodbye Bull*** Hello Happiness
Instagram: @atousar and @soulystic 
Facebook: @soulystic
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@AtousaRaissyan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atousaraissyan

Episode 4 Eugene L Meyer Five for Freedom: The African American Soldiers in John Brown's Army

Listen to Eugene L. Meyer talk about his inspiration for writing, the research process (with some surprises), some information about the book and the parallels in today's struggles for justice and equality.  Be sure to follow his blog.
You can find Eugene L. Meyer at: @genemeyer.bsky.socwww.eugenelmeyer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/home.php#LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/genemeyer/

Episode 3 Catherine Hand Becoming a Warrior: My Journey to Bring A Wrinkle in Time to the Screen

Listen as Catherine Hand shares when she first read A Wrinkle in Time as a ten-year-old, how the book emphasizes overcoming darkness and how she worked with Madeleine L'Engle and Norman Lear. You can hear her messages of hope and inspiration as she speaks, her words are so uplifting.
You can find her at:@becomingawarriorbook

Episode 2 Clark Thomas Riley Mary and Margaret-Whence Comes Freedom

Listen as Clark Thomas Riley talks about how he reimagined characters from Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility in his latest book.  Clark also shares his historical research and the most challenging aspect of writing this story.  You can find him at: https://www.facebook.com/DrRiley
His other titles are:
Patchwork, A Pioneer's Story
What If They Lied (just a little)?
Dots: Cancer Sleuthing on the 21st Century Frontier

Episode 1 David Simmons Ghosts of East Baltimore

Listen as David Simmons talks about the themes of his story, the style of his writing, his love for Baltimore and how rap music inspired him. David is also the author of Ghosts of West Baltimore.  You can find him at: Twitter/X = @WholeTimeDavid, Facebook = @WholeTimeDavid, Instagram = @ToppDoggHill

Rock Paper Write Podcast Intro

Rock Paper Write with your host, Amy L. Watkins, coming to you soon from Kensington Row Bookshop.  Join us as we interview local authors.