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BONA'S BITE SIZE NUGGETS:

Enjoy fun and substantive discussions about writing. Conversations for all levels of writers: beginners, intermediate and even advanced.

Bona Hayes is an editor who hears the words and cadence of written work much like a conductor hears a symphony. She has an “ear” for writing and combines it with her professional background in business communications, to edit manuscripts for authors.

She enjoys working with writers to retain their voice and style. Her goal is to identify, engage, and enthuse their target markets.

Bona splits her time between New Hampshire and Florida, where she is a member of the Florida Writers’ Association and a local writer’s group. Contact Info: [email protected]

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I interviewed Bona Hayes in a previous episode: Confessions with Editor Bona Hayes.

This episode is about Point of View.

The point of view of a book is the method and perspective an author uses for conveying the story. Writers may choose to tell their story from one of four perspectives:

• First person point of view.First person is when “I” am telling the story. The character is in the story, relating his or her experiences directly.
• Second person point of view.The story is told to “you.” This POV is not common in fiction, but it’s still good to know (it is common in nonfiction).
• Third person point of view, limited.The story is about “he” or “she.” This is the most common point of view in commercial fiction. The narrator is outside of the story and relating the experiences of a character.
• Third person point of view, omniscient. The story is still about “he” or “she,” but the narrator has full access to the thoughts and experiences of all characters in the story.

For more information, check out "Point of View: First, Second and Third Person POV." and "The Ultimate Point of View Guide: Third Person Omniscient vs. Third Person Limited vs. First Person."

We read from Dared to Run by J.J. Clarke. You can buy her books here: https://www.amazon.com/Dared-Run-Kate-Anderson-Mystery/dp/166093852X/

https://www.amazon.com/Dared-Return-Kate-Anderson-Mystery/dp/1795463945/

Bona's Bite Size Nuggets will be released every 4th Thursday of the month. Our next episode focuses on "showing vs. telling." If you have time, prior listening to Bona's next episode on July 23rd, bone up by reading this article: "The Difference Between Showing and Telling."

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Musical interludes are from music by Ilya Truhanov

Intro and out go music is "The Amelia Island Sun" by Rafael Javadov.

Thank you for listening!

This episode is a RErelease of my second episode that I recorded in Quito, Ecuador in Februay of 2017. But, still useful to travelers everywhere. I discuss nine items I use every single day when I travel. I can't do without them. People are always asking me all sorts of questions about my adventures, including what do I use for this, what do I use for that, etc. My podcast show is an effort to respond to all of those questions.

Take a listen to hear some answers. And, please comment and tell me what YOU would like to hear.

And, I would appreciate it if you would subscribe, comments, share and/or forward.

Want more information? Access my website DiannAbroad and click here to sign up for my newsletter, chockful of information about my adventures, links to my podcasts and blog, as well as excerpt from my soon-to-be-released novel, "Just a Girl."

I look forward to hearing from you. Contact me at [email protected].

Thanks so much! Diann

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With my current thriller manuscript ("Claim Denied") in the hands of beta readers, I had time to think about writing another book: a sequel, a thriller set in a small town with fascinating, quirky characters.

When I looked back at a community on the Eastern Shore of Virginia I visited a few times in early 2000, I came upon a startling, sweet surprise! I dug deeper! It was clear: I had to write this novel!

I joined J. Thorn's 5-day challenge using his "Three Story Method", outlined the entire story, and uploaded the details in Plottr. I can access it at any time and get cracking!

I'll do exactly that as soon as "Claim Denied" is published. Publication release is January 2021. Story and Song Neighborhood Bookstore on Amelia Island, FL has agreed to a book launch. Please email me at [email protected] to receive publication information and an invitation to the book launch.

Thank you for listening! Please leave a comment and a rating. DiannAbroad.com

Music for this podcast was provided by Rafael Javadov ("The Amelia Island Sun"), Ilya Truhanov ("Russian Soap Opera"), and Setuniman (violin sounds).

Dr. Phyllis Kuehnl Walters, aka Dr. K Walters, s is a retired clinical/forensic psychologist from Ohio. She was in private practice for over forty years and taught psychology classes at Sinclair Community College and The University of Dayton. She is married and enjoys being a wife, mother, Yaya, great grandmother, and friend to many! She and her husband have been on 7 mission trips and are actively involved at Fairway Christian Church in The Villages, Florida.

Dr. Kuehnl Walters is now “re-fired” as a published author of Christian inspirational books as well as her soon to be launched crime/romance novel. She served as Academic Dean of Casa Hope, International where she taught men who have mostly served time for alcohol and drug offenses.

Dr. Kuehnl-Walters also enjoys playing golf, games, bookstores, beaches, sunsets, gospel and 60’s music. She belongs to Florida Writers Association, Word Weavers International, Inc. and previously served as treasurer of the Writers League of The Villages.

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“Wives Who Kill” - Sophie and Hannah: Two women with different backgrounds, different circumstances, and different mindsets. Yet, both are wanted for murder. What made them do it? Court-appointed forensic psychologist Dr. Rosie Klein untangles the web of circumstances surrounding each violent crime . . . and much more! At the recommendation of the judges and attorneys who appoint her to the cases, Dr. Klein first evaluates Sophie's case, then Hannah's state of mind at the time the women committed their separate crimes. Her search for mitigating factors, and her recommendations, will assist the Court during the sentencing phase of each woman's trial. Or should their charges of murder be commuted . . .based on what Dr. Rosie finds? You be the judge after you read the reasons behind Wives Who Kill.

Click HERE for the FIRST podcast with Dr. Kuehnl Walters on March 5, 2020.

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“The Christmas Slayings”

“Worry, Fret, and Fear... No More!: Covid-19 Edition”

“Become a Beacon of Light: Develop the Fruit of the Spirit and Reflect God's Love”

“Creating Balance & Purpose in Life: Finding Meaning in All Seasons & Stages of Life”

Click HERE for Dr. Phyllis Kuehnl Walters Amazon Author Page.

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Music: “The Amelia Island Sun” by Rafael Javadov

Thank you for listening. [email protected] DiannAbroad.com

Diann reports on her first 2 weeks as a resident of Portugal. Starting with Madeira Island, she discusses the village of Machico and how it got its name in 1419, the filming of the 1956 "Moby Dick" movie off the shores of northeastern Madeira Island, and the challenging adjustments to living in a new culture.

Madeira Island

Machico Church - listen to those bells!

Machico Beach:

Whalers of Madeira. Museu da Baleia

Streets surfaces on Madeira that Diann discussed:

My first apartment in Canico.

"Claim Denied" on Amazon

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DiannSchindlerAuthor.com and DiannAbroad.com

The introduction and conclusion music is by Rafael Javadov, "The Amelia Island Sun."

Interlude music is "Tiny People" by Alexei De Bronhe.

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