Joseph Carrabis's Blog, page 53

Adriane Berg and I chat about Life Changes and Life Stages

An interesting aspect of living my life for as long as I’ve lived it is people assume I’ve gained some knowledge, perhaps even wisdom, and ask me to share it. Case in point, Adriane Berg and her Generation Bold Radio Show. We covered many things during our chat. Top of the list were the changes … Continue reading "Adriane Berg and I chat about Life Changes and Life Stages"

The Change Zone Take 2, Snippet 4 – Teachings of a Paiute Shaman

Long ago and far away, Gail @GailMcDonald19 McDonald and Susan @SusanSneath1 Sneath interviewed me on The Change Zone. I shared snippets of our preshow chat starting with The Change Zone Test Chat Snippet #1 – Wolf and Spider. Well, we’re at it again. This time we’re focusing on That Th!nk You Do and scheduled to … Continue reading "The Change Zone Take 2, Snippet 4 – Teachings of a Paiute Shaman"

That Th!nk You Do Accepted into the Library of Congress Collection!

Sometimes your hard work pays off. For me it happened when I received the following: We are happy to inform you thatThat Th!nk You Do: 60 Ways to Be Happy, Healthy&Hold off Harmwas selected for addition to the Library’s General Collections and was assigned Library of Congress control number: 2022362717. Jennifer Baum Head, U.S. Special … Continue reading "That Th!nk You Do Accepted into the Library of Congress Collection!"

Rob and Joan Carter’s MEET THE AUTHOR interview Snippet 5 – Empty Sky

I mentioned Rob and John Carter and I chatting on their MEET THE AUTHOR show in previous blog posts. This post is the fifth in a series of thirteen snippets taken from the full interview video. You can also listen to the interview via podcast Today’s snippet deals with my Empty Sky (currently available on … Continue reading "Rob and Joan Carter’s MEET THE AUTHOR interview Snippet 5 – Empty Sky"

I’m in Patty Fletcher’s March-April 2023 Newsletter

Yeah, I’m blessed. Patty Fletcher included my interview in her March-April 2023 Newsletter. Patty Fletcher’s The Writer’s Grapevine is a quarterly news and literary magazine featuring Writers, Small Business and Nonprofits. In each issue you’ll find a variety of Articles, Essays, Short Stories and Poems for your enjoyment and education.   Want to know the … Continue reading "I’m in Patty Fletcher’s March-April 2023 Newsletter"

The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 2 (New)

As mentioned in The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 1 (Redux), I work to nail down the opening of whatever I’m working on. In the case of The Alibi, it means I’ll rewrite opening chapters/scenes/anything and everything until I feel I’ve got it close enough to move on. And, of course, I’ll share … Continue reading "The Alibi (A John Chance Mystery) – Chapter 2 (New)"

The Change Zone Take 2, Snippet 3 – Embracing Demons

Long ago and far away, Gail @GailMcDonald19 McDonald and Susan @SusanSneath1 Sneath interviewed me on The Change Zone. I shared snippets of our preshow chat starting with The Change Zone Test Chat Snippet #1 – Wolf and Spider. Well, we’re at it again. This time we’re focusing on That Th!nk You Do and scheduled to … Continue reading "The Change Zone Take 2, Snippet 3 – Embracing Demons"

The Change Zone Take 2, Snippet 2 – Principles

Long ago and far away, Gail @GailMcDonald19 McDonald and Susan @SusanSneath1 Sneath interviewed me on The Change Zone. I shared snippets of our preshow chat starting with The Change Zone Test Chat Snippet #1 – Wolf and Spider. Well, we’re at it again. This time we’re focusing on That Th!nk You Do and scheduled to … Continue reading "The Change Zone Take 2, Snippet 2 – Principles"

Welcome Erasmus

Behold Erasmus. At first somewhat shy, then not so much so. It’s amazing what free food can do. Coyote are like that. Free food, little effort, it’s a good thing. Especially in The Wild. I noticed much the same during the middle to late 1980s where the mere mention of free sex and cocaine would … Continue reading "Welcome Erasmus"

Rob and Joan Carter’s MEET THE AUTHOR interview Snippet 4 – Current Titles

I chatted with Rob and John Carter on their MEET THE AUTHOR show previously. This post is the fourth in a series of thirteen snippets taken from the full interview video. You can also listen to the interview via podcast Today’s snippet deals with my currently available titles (both wholly mine, anthologies I appear in, … Continue reading "Rob and Joan Carter’s MEET THE AUTHOR interview Snippet 4 – Current Titles"