The Happy Meemaw

The Writer/Coach Relationship w/Donna Costello and Jim Palmer

So fun to welcome back authors Donna Costello and Jim Palmer and talk about their writer/coach relationship and how Donna's Luna Creative Academy had the answers Jim needed as he wrote his first novel. We cover the writing and editing process, self-publishing and marketing of Jim's novel, "The Bridge at Spuyten Duyvil." You can find his book at Amazon.com: The Bridge at Spuyten Duyvil: A World War II Historical Novel: 9798248385522: Palmer, Jim: Books [https://www.amazon.com/Bridge-Spuyten-Duyvil-World-Historical/dp/B0GNZB8JTB] To learn more about Donna, her work, and her writing services:Luna Creative Academy [https://lunacreativeacademy.com/] Donna Costello Author [https://donna-costello.com/]Thanks for listening!

Finding Laughs with Leona Gaither

There's much to smile about on this episode of The Happy Meemaw. Leona Gaither is a bright, successful 20-something who grew up here in our little county in Virginia. When she suffered the impossible loss of her mother, she found comedy helped ease the pain. Now, she's paying her dues and crafting a stand-up comedy routine in the perfect place - New York City. An all-American girl talks about her journey and making people laugh. I think you'll enjoy our chat and rush to follow her on Instagram. Be sure to follow The Happy Meemaw wherever you get your podcasts - Spotify, Apple, Amazon, iHeartRadio - and tell your friends to listen, too! Thanks for listening! Follow Leona at https://www.instagram.com/leohnaw

Phil Gemmell is With the Band

It's Meemaw Music Monday, and today I'm chatting with a creative who has taken his love of music turned it into a fantastic day job. In addition to teaching students of all ages, he plays with several bands, and even subs in when a band is without a member. I was pretty fascinated at being this musically nimble, and also loved the influence his parents and their musical loves and influences had on him. Hope you enjoy our conversation! Thanks for listening! Learn more about Phil at https://www.philgemmellguitartuition.co.uk/  [https://www.philgemmellguitartuition.co.uk/]

Romantasy & Animation w/Crystal Cabrae

Author and animator Crystal Cabrae is so incredibly talented and fun to chat with! I was thrilled to get to explore her Storyteller Planet and her world of ideas. Her website offers lots of opportunities for everyone to explore and find their creative outlet. As for her writing, her romantasy stories offer rich characters that you'll remember for a long time. Most of all, Crystal is pure sunshine and I'm so grateful to have met her. Learn more about Crystal at Meet the Creator | Storyteller Planet [https://www.storytellerplanet.com/meet-the-founder] Thanks for listening!

Sci-Fi with Nicholas Crabtree

Author Nicholas Crabtree was raised in England, has lived all over the US, and has made his mark as a science fiction writer with some amazing scenarios and memorable characters. His stories are born from a variety of life experiences that sparked his creativity and compelled him to spend hours at this desk writing. I had a great time chatting with him about his writing process and about the creation of his story ideas. You can learn more about Nicholas and read his work here: Amazon.com: Nicholas Crabtree books [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Nicholas+Crabtree+books&crid=EP5D8OLSDCXD&sprefix=nicholas+crabtree%2Caps%2C499&ref=nb_sb_noss]  Website www.dejtales.com [http://www.dejtales.com/]