Write Here, Write Now Radio
Vanessa is the regular guest host of the internet radio show Write Here, Write Now. On the show, she and permanent host Tim Morrison interview local business people about the
book they have written or the book which they intend to write someday.
Listen live on Tuesdays at 10am Eastern on www.writeherewritenow.businessradiox.com. Archived recordings are available of all the WHWN shows. Here are a few that Vanessa has hosted:
September 20: Ellen Taber, Neil Wilkinson and Jim Elledge
Stories of Fascinating People in Your Own Backyard. Writers have a different perspective on their surroundings and life around them than most people. Ellen Lyle Taber and Neil Wilkinson have solid roots in Georgia and have books published by Kennesaw State University Press. Jim Elledge, author and director of the Master of Arts in Professional Writing Program at Kennesaw State University, joins the panel to talk about the upcoming KSU event being held in conjunction with the Georgia Writers Association – Publishers, Agents and Media Institute – October 1.
August 9: Joan Boneberg, Myra McElhaney and Walter Lawrence
Six degrees of separation in writing and publishing. Today’s guests discuss how they have tapped into the power of their network of friends, family, colleagues and contacts to connect with key people. They share stories of creating content, publishing their books and getting the word out, all with a little help from their friends. Listen in as Joan Boneberg, Myra McElhaney and Walter Lawrence share their stories and insights with guest host Vanessa Lowry.
July 19: Rob Duncan, Barbara Giamanco and Bonnie Daneker
Writing and publishing a book can be a lonely effort, but it doesn’t have to be. Today’s guests discuss their experience of publishing in collaboration with one or more co-authors. Find out some of the benefits of publishing with others and what challenges you may need to overcome.
June 28: Cathy Horvath and Raymond Atkins
After retiring from traditional careers, today’s guests each embarked on a writing adventure. Cathy Horvath gathered life lessons and favorite recipes from contacts she made throughout her career, combined the lessons and recipes with her own and compiled everything into Recipes for Life . . . Food for the Body and Nourishment for the Soul. Our second guest, Ray Atkins, published his first book, Front Porch Prophet, in 2008 and his second book, Sorrow Wood, in 2009. Learn how they started, what they have learned and how a lifetime of experience enriched their writing.
Publishing a book can attract ideal clients and today’s guest has done just that. Find out how organizing expert and consultant Jessica D. Chapman has used her book, “The Entrepreneurial Itch: A Practical Guide to Launching or Refining Your Business” to expand her business niche. Feedback from readers of her book has caused her to launch a new program and workbook, “9 Minutes to an Organized Office.” She coaches small business owners to grow their business and roll over any speed bumps to growth.
April 26: Robin Kirby and Richard Kirby
Writing a book combines fun with challenges. There is the excitement of writing with the struggles of writer’s block. Spouses Richard and Robin Kirby know the writing journey up close and personal. Each has written a book. Each has experienced life as the spouse of someone engaged in writing a book. Each uses their book to enhance their businesses. Hear their unique perspectives on the world of writing as authors and as the spouse of an author.