Writestream Radio Network

At Writestream. we're rejoicing in the flow of creativity! On Tuesday, February 9 at 1 p.m. Eastern, join Writestream co-founder Daria Anne when she welcomes PollyEsther, author of Looking @ Life:  Esther, publicly known as PollyEsther was born in the Netherlands in 1966. After immigrating to Australia in 1995 she went through a stressful year of adjusting to a new lifestyle, health problems and financial setbacks which was the beginning of her road to self development, health and happiness. Along the way she discovered that health and happiness are not caused by circumstances, something or someone, but can be found inside ourselves. She is now on a quest to help others find theirs by sharing her personal stories and wisdom gathered in 20 years of self study.   

 Most Americans, when they think about the Civil War, probably remember the great land battles like Gettysburg and Shiloh, not realizing that there also was a significant maritime conflict as well. From inland waterways to the deep oceans, Union and Confederate naval forces were engaged in a four-year struggle for control of the trade routes to and from North America. One key campaign was the Confederate attempt to interdict key Union maritime activities, particularly whaling ships which supplied important oil products. To accomplish this task, Confederate Secretary of the Navy Stephen Mallory commissioned and acquired a small number of armed merchant cruisers, mostly from Great Britain. Though few in number, these merchant cruisers harassed Union trade routes across the globe, and required the Union Navy to commit valuable resources to hunt them down. Along the way their captains and crews became legends in the annals of American naval history. To learn more about the Confederate commerce raiding campaign, 

Ready to live your best life ever? Britt is here to help! On Saturday, January 30 at 10 a.m. Eastern she welcomes recurring guest Janet DeSaulniers, a Certified Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, and Artist to Get Fit Feel Fabulous: I became a certified clinical hypnotist in 2002.  My clients seek help for a wide range of issues, ranging from the more common (e.g. weight loss, sleep issues, relaxation) to fairly complex and deep-rooted ones (e.g. overcoming physical trauma, recovering from abuse, dealing with the loss of a loved one).  However, at either end of the range – common or complex – every client is unique and assessed according to his or her individual needs.  I have a special interest in release work for trauma.  My work includes children, teens and adults.   During the broadcast Britt and Janet will discuss the healing benefits of hypnotherapy and welcome your calls and questions at (347) 945-7246. 

The Speculative Fiction Cantina: your weekly hypodermic injection of science fiction, fantasy, horror, alternate history, steampunk, and things weird and wonderful in the world of books and writers. We ask authors the hard questions. You'll hear from writers who bend the rules and drive the narrative.  Join S. Evan Townsend on this journey over the rainbow and through the looking glass. And remember to take the red pill. Today's Guests are Elaine Calloway and M. Lachi Elaine Calloway No Grits No Glory Ticket to Die Krewe of Souls www.elainecalloway.com M. Lachi The Ivory Staff www.mlachi.com More information on these authors and links to their novels is at blog.sevantownsend.com.

What have you overcome in your life? For Southern California native Julienne Burleson, it was a set-up by "friends" that led to her unjust imprisonment in a Third World prision:  In 1995, Julienne Burleson was just a naive’ Southern California girl living a carefree life of fun in the sun. All of that changed, however, when an acquaintance invited her to Ecuador and asked her to bring back some artwork—artwork that, unbeknownst to Julienne, is filled with cocaine. Thus begins Julienne’s multi-year ordeal in the Ecuadorian prison system. Chronicling her harrowing journey in vivid detail, Julienne describes what life is like in a third world prison. Yet despite the cruel conditions, Julienne manages to find light, hope, and even forgiveness in the darkest of places. How can some people live through such an experience without letting prison destroy their minds, while others crumble and are ruined for the rest of their lives? Find out in this inspiring memoir and discover how Julienne refuses to let this horri

Since the first submarine attacks in 1776, naval warfare professionals have been trying to find effective counters to the threat posed by submersible warships. In the two and a half-centuries since those first underwater assaults, submarines have become arguably the most powerful and dangerous warships in history. In particular, the submarine campaigns of World War I and II nearly strangled Great Britain twice, and was a key factor in that the defeat of Imperial Japan. The resulting response was the development of a new kind of military action: Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW). Just over 100 years old, ASW is a combination of tactics, technologies, platforms (ships and aircraft), weapons, and intelligence fusion which seeks not just to destroy enemy submarines, but also their infrastructure and ability to operate. At best difficult, tedious, dangerous, ASW is an essential part of naval warfare today. Doing it badly or not at all is almost a guarantee of defeat when facing an enemy equipped with submarines. To lea

Just Believe hosted by Angel Lady Terrie Marie, D.Ms. the 4th Sunday of every month at 7:00pm EST.  Terrie Marie, D.Ms., also known as the Angel Whisperer, has an Unusual and Highly Effective way of showing Heart-Centered Women and Men how to show-up more powerfully in their life, work and business when they access their Ultimate Angel Dream Team. Angel Lady Terrie Marie specializes in showing her clients how to directly access and receive Divine Guidance through their Higher-Self and Angels, raise your inner-vibration, your Divine Wealth Frequency, change thought patterns, enhance the Law of Attraction and magnify your manifesting power. She helps you discover, explore and learn practical, easy-to-use techniques, tips and tools to increase prosperity and abundance with more harmony and less stress. The Angel Lady shows you how to trust your intuition and gut feelings with a heightened sense of empowerment and confidence. Her subtle, powerful insights create life-changing transformations from the inside o

Ready to live your best life ever? Britt is here to help!  Did you know public speaking is the #1 phobia among Americans? That's where Toastmasters International can help. As an enthusiastic, longtime member of TM, Britt has invited Toastmaster Anita Lytle to Get Fit Feel Fabulous to share her tips on overcoming the fear of speaking. Here's Anita in her own words: I moved to Florida from New Jersey with my husband and two children in January of 1990. We lived in Palm Bay for 20 years and have lived in Merritt Island for the past six years. I work at Rockwell Collins in Melbourne as an Inventory Control Specialist, and I also am a consultant with Touchstone Crystal Jewelry by Swarovski, and a Wellness Advocate with doTerra Essential Oils. I’m also a member of Zonta International and Toastmasters International. As you can see from her bio, Anita a is multi-talented and accomplished woman. She'll share how developing excellent communication skills has helped her to advance professionally and personally. And o

The Speculative Fiction Cantina: your weekly hypodermic injection of science fiction, fantasy, horror, alternate history, steampunk, and things weird and wonderful in the world of books and writers. We ask authors the hard questions. You'll hear from writers who bend the rules and drive the narrative.  Join S. Evan Townsend on this journey over the rainbow and through the looking glass. And remember to take the red pill. Today's Guests are PK Burian and Debbie Manber Kupfer. PK Burian David Finkleman and the Curse of the Gold A Race Car Named Dangerous Katie & Candy and the Terrible Turkeys pkburian.com Debbie Manber Kupfer P.A.W.S. Argentum Will There Be Watermelons on Mars? debbiemanberkupfer.wordpress.com/ More information on these authors and links to their novels is at blog.sevantownsend.com.

Join Writestream Co-founder and Tuesday host Daria Anne on January 19 when she welcomes Marina Fontaine, author of the new sci-fi dystopia Chasing Freedom to the show:  Marina Fontaine is a Russian by birth, an American by choice, and an unrepentant book addict.Because of her background, she has always appreciated an opportunity to discover, share and support pro-freedom literature. She runs Small Government Book Fan Club on Goodreads, Conservative-Libertarian Fiction Alliance group on Facebook, and a personal commentary/review blog, Marina’s Musings.  In addition, she is a part of the Creators’ Team at Liberty Island website, where she contributes book reviews and occasional creative work. Two years ago, she entered a Liberty Island flash fiction contest with a story that became an inspiration for Chasing Freedom, her first novel.  Marina lives in New Jersey with her very supportive husband, three children and four guinea pigs, working as an accountant by day and a writer by night. Her other interests inc

The 1960s race to the moon between the United States and Soviet Union was one of the most exciting and technologically stimulating events of the Cold War. But what very few people know, is that in the 1950s Pres. Dwight Eisenhower was running a similar race with the USSR, to gain control of the upper atmosphere and low Earth orbit in space as the new "high ground" for military and intelligence operations. Even before Ike became president in 1953, US military planners had been considering the potential uses of extremely high-altitude flight and Earth orbit, and had a surprisingly good set of ideas to work with. But Eisenhower, deeply concerned over the intelligence "black holes" behind the Iron and Bamboo Curtains, needed certainty about the intentions of the Communist world to help the United States avoid a deeply costly strategic arms race during his tenure in the White House. What followed was one of the most impressive periods of technological development in the history of mankind, with Earth orbiting sate

This week, Just Believe offers LIVE PSYCHIC READINGS with The Psychic Queen! Queen is a New York City clairvoyant psychic and tarot reader as well as a love & relationship advisor, and sees into the core of situations. She has 35 years experience as a full time psychic consultant.  third-generation psychicremote viewernatural clairvoyanttarot card readerdream-interpreterlife coach Her gifts were passed down from her mother and grandmother, and she credits these women with helping her hone her gifts and skills in a practical, down-to-earth, and compassionate manner. Her ability to quickly and easily pick up information, while seeing past illusions and falsehoods to the truth, is how she approaches a reading. Queen is warm and friendly and her well-known sense of humor makes her easy to talk with. She sees the big picture and clients from around the world and across cultures have called her sensitive, empathic, and down-to earth, making her a sincere life-coach.   You can learn more about The Psychic Quee

Ready to live your best life ever? Britt is here to help! Join her on Saturday, January 16 at 10 a.m. Eastern when she welcomes Linda Meeuwenberg, Founder and CEO of Professional Development Association, Inc: Linda Meeuwenberg, RDH, MA, MA, FADIA is well known for her role as a distinguished faculty member at Ferris State University in Michigan and as Founder & CEO of Professional Development Association, Inc. She has presented numerous CE and personal empowerment courses throughout the USA and abroad. She writes for several dental and lay publications and serves as a key opinion leader in dentistry. She is featured in the book -  Stepping Stones to Success with Jack Canfield of the Chicken Soup Series & Deepok Chopra. Linda is a contributing author to three additional books, a short story, and two children's books preserving family memories.  Linda holds two recent national awards as a Dental Hygiene Hero and the Sunstar Award of Distinction. She has served twice in South Africa as an Ambassador in

The Speculative Fiction Cantina: your weekly hypodermic injection of science fiction, fantasy, horror, alternate history, steampunk, and things weird and wonderful in the world of books and writers. We ask authors the hard questions. You'll hear from writers who bend the rules and drive the narrative.  Join S. Evan Townsend on this journey over the rainbow and through the looking glass. And remember to take the red pill. Today's Guests are Branden Johnson and Brian Patrick McKinley. Branden Johnson Heaven’s Forgotten www.brandenjohnson.com Brian Patrick McKinley Drawing Dead: A Faolan O’Connor Novel Ancient Blood: A Novel of the Hegemony The Chermasu/Monsters www.brianpatrickmckinley.webs.com More information on these authors and links to their novels is at blog.sevantownsend.com.

Want to get an insider's perspective on the publishing industry? Join Daria Anne for Writestream Tuesday when she interviews Ally E. Machate, founder of The Writer's Ally.com:  Ally E. Machate is the founder of The Writer’s Ally and has worked with small and large book publishers, including Simon & Schuster, where she acquired and edited books as a full time staffer. A bestselling book collaborator, award-winning editor, and expert publishing consultant, Ally loves using her insider knowledge of the publishing industry and nearly two decades of experience to help others reach their publishing goals, whether they include earning a book contract or adventures in self-publishing. She offers tips, advice, and news at www.thewritersally.com. Please call in with your questions at (347) 945-7246 (make sure you press "1" to get into the queue) and join us in the live chat room. Looking forward to an interesting discussion with The Writer's Ally!

We will be replaying last week's show... Happy New Year Military Monday listeners! As we begin our fourth year of broadcasting, it seems like good time to look back over our growing body of work, and pick out some of the best of it to share with listeners. So to start 2016, join us on Military Monday (#MilitaryMonday on the Writestream Radio Network(@Writestream)) with military historian, author and journalist John D. Gresham (@greshamj01) at 1 p.m. Eastern for a  special broadcast celebrating the shows and guests that we consider to have been our best. Writestream Radio Network founder, author and host Dariaanne DiGiovanni (@dariaanne) will join him on the air to provide commentary, and talk with John about the shows, and how he reaches out to invite guests and develop shows for Military Monday. In addition, listeners are encouraged to call in and talk to both John and Daria about the business of Internet radio, and how it is rapidly growing in both popularity and market penetration.

Just Believe -Sunday at 7 pm ET w/ LIVE ON AIR psychic readings! Join Lisa Tarves this week when she welcomes back, Brad Johnson! From psychic ability, channeling, healing, spiritual teaching, dream interpretation, the Akashic Records and more; Brad Johnson, the Reality Whisperer; has developed these abilities to better understand how reality interacts with us on a personal and collective level. He can show us how we can form an intuitive relationship with the reflections of reality so that we can attract outcomes that serve our true aligned nature. A Reality Whisperer is also a vessel for universal knowledge, and Brad's profound insights represent channeled information shared through spirit on a wide variety of different subjects. Brad is also the personal channel of the multidimensional consciousness known as Adronis. Like many other popular channels such as Esther Hicks, channeler of Abraham, or Jane Roberts, who once channeled Seth, Brad's channeled information through Adronis has been expressed through

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Get Fit Feel Fabulous with replay Britt's interview with Janet DeSaulniers on Clear Communication. Tune in next week for a new live episode.  From JanetDeSaulniers.com: I am a Coach with over 25 years of experience helping people transform themselves, improve relationships, make transitions, solve problems, and have a better quality of life.  I provide personal and professional coaching services to individuals, groups and small businesses. My clients come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and have a wide range of life issues. Over the years I have developed innovative coaching methods that help clients move forward successfully, even after years of stagnation and uncertainty.  I am best known for my ability to get to the heart of the matter quickly, and provide new and innovative solutions. My coaching style is customized to reflect each individual’s specific learning style and pace. During the live show, call in with your questions at (347) 945-7246.   

The Speculative Fiction Cantina: your weekly hypodermic injection of science fiction, fantasy, horror, alternate history, steampunk, and things weird and wonderful in the world of books and writers. We ask authors the hard questions. You'll hear from writers who bend the rules and drive the narrative.  Join S. Evan Townsend on this journey over the rainbow and through the looking glass. And remember to take the red pill. Today's Guests are Arthur M. Doweyko and Peggy Chambers Arthur M. Doweyko Algorithm "What Goes Around" "Harry and Harry" www.ArthurMDoweyko.com Peggy Chambers The Apocalypse Sucks Secrets of Sandhill island Glome’s Valley peggylchambers.com/ More information on these authors and links to their novels is at blog.sevantownsend.com.

Writestream Tuesday kicks off the New Year with the compelling, real-life story of mobster-turned-minister Robert Borelli: Born in Brooklyn, New York, Robert saw three kinds of people: those like his parents, who worked hard but didn’t seem to get anywhere; those who were addicted to drugs and alcohol, living on the streets; and those who had it all, but lived a life of crime. At a young age, Robert was attracted to the latter and became an errand runner for a local mobster. As he began his ascent through the ranks of the Gambino crime family, he fell into a life of crime and drug addiction. Eventually Robert’s crimes landed him in prison, looking at a very long time separated from his family – particularly his daughter. After being encouraged by a friend to read a Bible, the Lord began to do a work in Robert’s heart that would lead his life in a new direction. In the midst of this spiritual transformation, Robert began to cooperate with Federal authorities and agreed to testify to the things he had seen a