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Interview with Mari L McCarthy

Which of your books is your favorite? Why that one?

Like the good mother that I am I love all my Journaling Power Revolution Series children equally:

Journaling Power – for sharing my Journaling Power story and providing many exercises to help my readers jumpstart their own Journaling Power Practice.

Heal Your Self With Journaling Power – for sharing the experiences of and exercises from 10 Journaling Power Journalers to help my readers on their own Journaling Power Journey.  

Mi...

Goodbye, Nemo

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: How are the world’s coral reefs doing these days? I haven’t heard much about them lately despite all the recent talk about climate change’s ill effects.   – Jo. S., Bowie, MD

Coral reefs are being hit by climate change in just about every way possible. Wildfire, drought and other land-based climate disasters have captured global headlines, but coral reefs have been bleaching at record levels, and as such thei...

Interview with Raynelda A Calderon

author of The Mirabal Sisters: From Caterpillars to Butterflies

Raynelda A Calderon offers up some great advice for writers in today’s interview. Keep reading after that to learn how to enter the giveaway for a copy of The Mirabal Sisters.

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What books do you recommend for an aspiring writer?

I loved On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King, and Paulo Coelho: A Warrior’s Life by Fernando Morais. They both inspired me to try...

Sustainable at Home

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: I’m looking to furnish my new apartment and wondering if you could point me toward some sustainable options?                                                                         — B.C., New York, NY

In the U.S., sustainable living has gained momentum in recent years as more and more Americans make conscious efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. Reusable shopping bags, greater recycling, and...

Can’t Think Straight

a poetry collection from Isabel Scheck

Excerpt from Can’t Think Straight

Poem no. 2: Love Is…

I am in love with love

Love is blonde hair and green eyes.

Love is infectious laughter and soft smiles, Love is cuddling while watching a movie.

I am in love with love

Love is caring and loyal.

Love is pretty and tells me she loves me

Love is patient and laughs at my stupid jokes.

I am in love with love.

Love is playing with my hair and kissing my forehead. ...

In search of…environmental podcasts?

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the leading environmental podcasts out there these days? — Jane Mitchell, Boise, ID

Given the popularity of podcasts these days, it’s no surprise that several have popped up on environmental topics. Whether you are interested in green tech, environmental justice or climate change, there’s no doubt a podcast (or two) for you. Here is a rundown of some of the leading offerings.

Investigativ...

Where do you get your ideas?

Several years ago, I was one of about fifty authors at a book festival. We were lined up at tables where we signed books all day long for die-hard readers (including Leslie not Bobby and tawanda@).

Image by Ahmad Ardity from Pixabay

Even writers have needs, however. About middle of the day, I was in the ladies’ room where a group of us were standing just inside the door. Lois Battle (if I remember correctly) was talking and a good half dozen of us were listening intently, some of us taking...

Plastic will always be plastic

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk : Is there any truth to claims that we need not worry about plastic pollution because nature will evolve microorganisms to break it all down?— C. Davis, Sacramento, CA

Humans have long aimed to maximize efficiency and convenience in everyday life. Plastic has fueled the growth of today’s post-industrial world: From food preservation and textile production to construction and machinery, plastic has made ...

Tips For Getting Your Book Written

guest post from author Maria J. Andrade

Maybe you’ve got a drawer full of first chapters. Maybe you’re hip deep in a novel that refuses to move forward. Or maybe you’ve still got the idea in your head and feel overwhelmed by the process of writing an entire book. Never fear; Maria J Andrade has got you covered. Read on to learn how an experienced writer gets the job done.

Write About Something You Know About or Have a Passion About!

My recently published fiction novel, Defiance...

My hybrid car is good for the planet, right?

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk : As millions and millions of electric car batteries start to reach the end of their useful lives, how can we avoid an e-waste apocalypse?                                   — W. Alexander, San Francisco, CA

Record-breaking electric car sales confirm that the future of electric transport is here. Globally, 10 million lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles are now on the road. The International Energy Agency pr...