December 6, 2009 by Victor Volkman.

Robin Marvel intereviewed special guest Raelene Byrne on “Living Out Loud Radio”

My journey has been a blessed one and I believe totally guided. From early teenage years I was interested in astral travel, crystals, ancient Egyptian history etc so when the opportunity to explore these topics arose I decided to open the doors and walk through.Now that I look back, the whole thing about mind, body and spirit being healthy and in balance has been played out very clearly step by step. My first foray into alternate ways of living, well, I felt that it was a better way to live, it felt more realistic to me, was sourcing loads of information about food. Even back then, trust me it was a long time ago, I had the belief that good, vital foods feed not only our cells but our very soul.

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November 29, 2009 by Victor Volkman.

Revolutionary psychiatrist and author Niall McLaren, M.D talks about why modern psychiatry is NOT a science.

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November 8, 2009 by Victor Volkman.

Children’s author Theresa Fraser talks about her new book, Billy had to Move: A Foster Care Story with host Suzanne Lieurence.

Child Protection Services have been involved with Billy and his mother for some time now. He has been happily settled in a kinship placement with his grandmother and enjoys his pet cat, interacting with neighbors and even taking piano lessons. As the story unfolds, Billy’s grandmother has unexpectedly passed away and so the story of Billy Had To Move begins.Unfortunately, Billy’s mother cannot be located. Mr. Murphy, Billy’s social worker, places him in the foster home of Amy, Tim, and their baby “Colly.” Billy experiences great loss resulting not only from his grandmother’s death, but also the loss of the life he knew. Billy’s inner journey therefore has also begun and with the help of Ms. Woods, a Play Therapist, there is hope.Therapists’ Acclaim for Billy Had To Move “This gem of a book gently frames the stages of a child’s natural quest to make sense of his story. Fraser has created more than a teaching story: she generously offers a sacred space that compassionately holds and supports the multidimensional realities of our foster children and their birth families, our social workers and foster families, our teachers and child psychotherapists.” –Gisela Schubach De Domenico, PhD, MFT, R-PTS “Billy Had To Move is a profound story about the complex issues children in foster care often face. Fraser provides important lessons for caregivers. The book gracefully introduces the sandtray and provides insight into how powerful the experience can be when the child has an opportunity to explore their trauma in the sandtray.” –Mark E. Hulbert, MA, LLP “In this engaging, warm-hearted story, Billy grieving the loss of his grandmother, finds a way to heal by expressing his thoughts and feelings in Play Therapy. Highly recommended!” –Charles E. Schaefer, PhD, RPT-S Director Emeritus, The Association for Play Therapy Learn More About This Book at www.TheresaFraser.com From the Growing With Love series at Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com Juvenile Fiction : Family - Orphans & Foster Homes

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November 3, 2009 by Victor Volkman.

On October 26th, 2009 Justin Sachs of Motivational Minds Radio interviewed Karen H. Sherman, PhD about her new book Mindfulness and the Art of Choice: Transform Your Life from Loving Healing Press. Each person is entitled to have “the good life.” Most don’t experience this because of getting caught up in reacting, continually recycling old patterns that keep you stuck and emotionally frozen. By practicing the simple tools in Mindfulness and the Art of Choice, you’ll learn how to live mindfully and create the great life you want. The Art of Choice Will Make a Difference Understand why you have not been able to achieve the life you desire Become aware of the signals that indicate you are responding in an old “knee-jerk” reactive patterns Notice and turn off old negative thought patterns Learn ways to heal old leftover emotional wounds Deal with specific everyday issues that get in the way of a satisfying, joyous life

Karen Sherman, Ph.D., has been in private practice for over 20 years. Her first book, “Marriage Magic! Find It, Keep It, and Make It Last” was originally published in 2004 with co-author Dale Klein. She is also a contributing author to “101 Ways to Self-Improvement, Vol. 2,” a featured writer on “Yahoo Personals,” has a weekly blog on ThirdAge.com, and writes the Disputes column for Hitchedmag.com. She is interviewed regularly in the media, and is a frequent guest on both national and international talk radio stations. Dr. Sherman conducts a variety of workshops on relationships and lifestyle issues. She serves on the faculty at CW Post University and she is active in many counseling associations. Karen resides on Long Island, New York, is married and has two daughters. In her spare time, Karen enjoys reading, traveling, and playing Suduko.

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October 28, 2009 by Victor Volkman.

On October 28th, 2009 Victor R. Volkman and Robin Marvel interviewed biographer and paranormal expert Gian Temperilli about his new book Heaven Can You Hear Me? — a biography of the late famous psychic Peter James. Gian Temperilli is the founder & CEO of an advertising agency in Southern California. He graduated with a bachelor degree in broadcasting from the University of La Verne in 1995. Since that time, he has worked extensively in the entertainment industry. Gian Temperilli stated that he is “a longtime fan” regarding the career and ability of Peter James on “Sightings” and other paranormal programming.Peter James gained global fame for his abilities as a documented televised psychic and paranormal researcher. As a weekly ‘psychic investigative correspondent’ for the FOX hit primetime television show, “Sightings,” James’ evidential discoveries have become legendary in the field of paranormal research. Peter James was featured in forty four episodes of the series that lasted eight years. The program is currently syndicated in over fifty countries. Additionally, “Sightings” was a national lead-in to a new show in at the time called, “The X-Files.”

My co-pilot for this episode is Robin Marvel, an author, Empowerment and life positivity coach, energetic specialist and motivational speaker for children and adults. Using tools from her “Awakening Consciousness” book series she is expanding creativity and self awareness in beings everywhere. Featured on many radio and television shows worldwide she is a leading expert in emPOWERment. She is also the Senior Editor of Marvelous Spirit Press. Robin is the owner of Marvelous Empowerment. Providing a variety of workshops to encourage empowerment in all ages.

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August 5, 2009 by Victor Volkman.

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August 4, 2009 by Victor Volkman.

Viki Kind interviews author of Becoming Dead Right - A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes, Frances Shani Parker, on “Improving Nursing Homes”, An award-winning writer consultant and former school principal Frances shares insights and experiences about her years of hospice volunteering in Detroit nursing homes. Using stories poems and general information she has written a groundbreaking book that is an inclusive and literal guide for becoming dead the right way.Topics include hospice caregiving dementia death bereavement and strategies for improving eldercare and nursing homes. While universal perspectives are presented the often missing views of people of color and residents in urban nursing homes are examined.

Frances background as an educator and her upbringing in New Orleans LA add interesting layers to her problem solving in nursing homes and to her descriptive storytelling. She uses her writing and public speaking skills to advocate for senior citizens and promote conversations empowering others to have dignified death journeys. Her favorite anonymous quote is “If you think one person can’t make a difference you havent been to bed with a mosquito.” Visit Frances in cyberspace at www.francesshaniparker.com and at her blog titled Hospice and Nursing Homes  http//:hospiceandnursinghomes.blogspot.com

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March 24, 2009 by Victor Volkman.

Ken MacLean was invited on the Angelo Campione show to talk about his spiritual beliefs and empowering philosophy. “Fundamental universal principles make sense to everyone because they resonate to our common spiritual heritage,” says Ken.”I believe that deep within us is the latent understanding of our spiritual origins, and the existence of universal laws that are based upon the quintessential unity of spirit and matter — an underlying, but invisible substrate that permeates and composes all things.”Ken is a healer and has been trained in Reiki and Urevia, which are vibrational healing modalities that draw forth from the ethers, the subtle energy of Spirit. The unity of spirit and matter is the fundamental truth of our universe, Ken says. These subjects are not incompatible with science or rational thought, despite those who choose to think otherwise.

Ken is a spiritual author interested in spirituality, science, music, Toastmasters, geometry, and disk golf. Ken has written 8 books, produced 3 movies and written over 100 articles in the spirit/mind/body framework. He has also written a math/geometry book.

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March 24, 2009 by Victor Volkman.

I’m finally in the right time and place to begin using EDITOR, an electronic proofreader (by Serenity Software) for the next book  as the author is a first-time writer and a UK writer, I knew I need some serious big guns to get through it.

EDITOR is relentless and gives you six stages of proofing. I’ve already made back my 50 bucks, it would
have cost me $250 to farm this editing out and I think it does a more thorough job than humans. It does
take time, like anything else, but as I’m strapped for cash its worthwhile at the moment. Of course many things need a judgement call, but I’m finding 95% of the time it is correct: there is a better way to say this.  Worse, it’s also teaching me by example how to be a better editor and I’m seeing mistakes in my own emails!  One thing which is always spot-on is its analysis for sentences that need commas.  Many first-time writers eschew the comma to their own detriment.

Unfortuantely, the user interface is a bit bizarre and you MUST read the instructions. But once you get
the hang of it, its pretty OK to use. It is NOT a MS Word plug in, but it does read Word files as long as
you don’t have too many pictures in them. Some of the best features are its “POLISH” module which plucks out trite phrases and pretentious verbiage. The “WORD” analysis module highlights pet phrases and repetitions which will bore the reader.

The value-for-money is unbeatable, I give it 5 starts

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March 22, 2009 by Victor Volkman.

Aurthors Airwaves is proud to feature a special podcast “Sightlines: A Family Love Story in Poetry and Music” by Janet Riehl on our live station and through the PODCAST link below. Sightlines: A Poet’s Diary is Janet’s family love story, a remembrance narrated in story poems that traverses the boundaries of life and death. In the words of one reviewer, the collection offers “village wisdom for the 21st century.”Janet’s writing has also been published in numerous literary venues including the Harvard Review, Cream City Review, and the International Poetry Review. Hot Flashes: More Sexy Little Poems and Stories is one of three publications where her work has been anthologized. She was twice selected as finalist for Poet Laureate of Lake County, California.

JANET GRACE RIEHL calls herself a country girl who roamed the world, then followed her heart back home.A seasoned writer, artist, musician, and storyteller, Janet defies the stereotype of a down-home, heartland gal. Her travels have taken her across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, where she initiated and directed development projects, provided training, and taught. Her cross-cultural focus continued upon her return to the U.S. in her work with Native American pueblos, inner-city African Americans, Latinos, and—perhaps most foreign of all—the California computer industry. Janet was also the recipient of a three-year leadership fellowship in international development from the Kellogg Foundation.

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