http://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestepThe Write Step with RJ Jeffreys is a "live" radio interview show focused primarily on the lead players in the Arts and Letters who are authors, poets, writers, book publishers, and those who create works of art in film, fine art, music and other creative disciplines.enCopyright RJ Jeffreys WriteStep Publisher (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 15:00:00 GMTWed, 24 Oct 2012 22:30:00 GMTWritingBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/8dc95179-157e-42c4-aa3b-60ee0b4125c1_btr-writesteplogeupdated_rjjeffreys-05.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestepThe Write Step with RJ Jeffreys is a "live" radio interview show focused primarily on the lead players in the Arts and Letters who are authors, poets, writers, book publishers, and those who create works of art in film, fine art, music and other creative disciplines.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comwriting,the write step with r jeffreys,r jeffreys author facebook,the write step blogspot,r jeffrey priddy,a unified theory of happiness an east-meets-wes,chocolat film,doug hoder,dr andrea polard,dreaming my animal selvesThe WriteStep with RJ JeffreysnoThe Write Step with RJ Jeffreys is a "live" radio interview show focused primarily on the lead players in the Arts and Letters who are authors, poets, writers,episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/10/24/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/10/24/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreys/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/10/24/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWed, 24 Oct 2012 22:30:00 GMTThe Write Step with R Jeffreys My guest tonight is fellow writer and Bostonian, Doug Holder. Doug is also a published poet, writer, arts editor of The Somerville News, producer of a writer's interview show and a tireless promoter of fellow poets, writers and the arts. Doug Holder founded Ibbetson Street Press in 1998 with Richard Wilhelm and Dianne Robitaille. Ibbetson has published over 60 books of poetry and has released 26 issues of its acclaimed literary journal "Ibbetson Street."  Doug conducts a series of interviews with poets and writers on his Somerville, Massachusetts Community Access TV Show "Poet to Poet: Writer to Writer" as well as for his literary column in The Somerville News, and at the Wilderness House Literary Retreat, founded by his friend Steve Glines. He is on the Creative Writing Faculty of Endicott College, and teaches College Writing at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston. His work, both poetry and prose have appeared in Rattle, Cafe Review, Boston Globe Magazine, Toronto Quarterly, Endicott Review, Small Press Review and many others. Holder's latest book of poetry is " The Man in the Booth in the Midtown Tunnel" ( Cervena Barva Press).  00:31:00The WriteStep with RJ JeffreysnoDoug Hoder,Ibbetson Street Press,Poet to Poet Writer to Writer,The Somerville News,The Write Step with R JeffreysMy guest tonight is fellow writer and Bostonian, Doug Holder. Doug is also a published poet, writer, arts editor of The Somerville News, producer of a writer'shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/07/25/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/07/25/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreys/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/07/25/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWed, 25 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMTThe Write Step with R JeffreysBest Selling author, and talk show host for Tiferet Journal, Melissa Studdard will be joining me as co-host tonight. Our esteemed guests are the humanitarian and founder of the non-profit, non-partisan Global Medical Relief Fund, Elissa Montanti, and writer and Psychology Today columnist, Jennifer Haupt. Elissa Montanti: Founder and Director, Global  Medical Relief Fund for Children. In collaboration with writer Jennifer Haupt, Ms. Montanti has written “I'll Stand by You” about her personal experiences in aiding children who are missing or have lost the use of limbs or eyes, have been severely burned, or have been injured through war, natural disaster or illness throughout the world. Elissa founded the non-profit, non-partisan Global Medical Relief Fund. which is supported entirely by private donations and grants. Since 1997, GMRF has brought more than 150 children to the U.S, from all over the world. The injured children come from countries or regions that can offer only minimal medical care, poorly fitted prostheses, or none at all.  For further information visit:  www.gmrfchildren.org 00:30:00The WriteStep with RJ JeffreysnoElissa Montanti,Global Medical Relief Fund,Ill Stand by You book,Jennifer Haupt,The Write Step with R JeffreysBest Selling author, and talk show host for Tiferet Journal, Melissa Studdard will be joining me as co-host tonight. Our esteemed guests are the humanitarian anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/07/11/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/07/11/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreys/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/07/11/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWed, 11 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMTThe Write Step with R Jeffreys My celebrated and award winning guest this evening is, Helene Cardona. Helene is a mutli-talented, Actress, Voice-Over Artist, Poet, Translator/Interpreter, Lyricist and a Teacher/ Language Coach. Her poems have appeared in The Los Angeles Review, Mythic Passages, The American Center for Artists, Askew, Barnwood Mag, Spillway, Pirene’s Fountain, Mediterranean Poetry, qarrtsiluni, Maintenant 5: A Dada Poetry Journal, Saint Julian Press, From the Fishouse, THRUSH Poetry Journal, Maintenant 6 and Poetry International. Helene is the author of three books of poems: THE ASTONISHED UNIVERSE (Red Hen Press, 2006); DREAMING MY ANIMAL SELVES (Salmon Poetry, 2013); and LIFE IN SUSPENSION (forthcoming from Tupelo Press.) She graduated from the Music Conservatory in Geneva with the 2nd prize in piano and from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She attended Hamilton College, New York, where she was also assistant professor of French and Spanish. She holds a Master’s in American Literature from the Sorbonne, taught at Loyola Marymount University, translated for the Canadian Embassy and the NEA, and received fellowships from the Goethe Institute and the University of Baeza, Andalusia. Please join me, and my excellent Producer, Rachael Popek for what will truly be a fascinating interview!       00:31:00The WriteStep with RJ JeffreysnoHelene Cardona,THE ASTONISHED UNIVERSE,DREAMING MY ANIMAL SELVES,CHOCOLAT Film,The Write Step with R JeffreysMy celebrated and award winning guest this evening is, Helene Cardona. Helene is a mutli-talented, Actress, Voice-Over Artist, Poet, Translator/Interpreter, Lyrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/06/27/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/06/27/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreys/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/06/27/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWed, 27 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMTThe Write Step with R JeffreysTonight's marvelous guest is celebrated Psychologist, teacher, and author, Andrea Polard PsyD.  We will be having an illuminating and informative discussion with Dr. Polard about the meaning of true happiness, and a life in equilibrium, through the teachings of her outstanding, breakout book "A Unified Theory of Happiness: An East-Meets-West Approach to Fully Loving Your Life" A licensed Psychologist, Dr. Andrea F. Polard's mission is to help abolish unnecessary suffering and promote happiness in the capacity of a Zen Psychologist (based on Clinical Psychology, combined with mindfulness, meditation, compassion, and Zen), writer, and teacher.  Her phenomenal book: "A Unified Theory of Happiness: An East-Meets-West Approach to Fully Loving Your Life" will help you to bring new insight and clarity into your thoughts and feelings, and therefore, more happiness into your life. www.AUnifiedTheoryofHappiness.com Join published short story writer; poet; essayist; playwright; Editor-in-Chief and featured blogger, R. Jeffreys ‘Jeff’ and his stellar Producer, Rae Popek for an unforgettable show!          00:31:00The WriteStep with RJ JeffreysnoThe Write Step with R Jeffreys,Dr Andrea Polard,A Unified Theory of Happiness An East-Meets-Wes,R Jeffreys Author facebook,The Write Step BlogspotTonight's marvelous guest is celebrated Psychologist, teacher, and author, Andrea Polard PsyD.  We will be having an illuminating and informative discussion withttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/06/13/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/06/13/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreys/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/06/13/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWed, 13 Jun 2012 22:30:00 GMTThe Write Step with R Jeffreys My guest is acclaimed essayist and author Edie Clark. For twenty years, Edie Clark has written a popular, monthly essay for the renowned Yankee magazine, known as Mary’s Farm. She served as Senior Editor for ten years and then Senior Writer and Fiction Editor for another fourteen years at Yankee magazine. Ms. Clark is the author of multiple, best-selling books, which include The Place He Made, a memoir about her husband, Paul Bolton. The View from Mary's Farm, a collection of her essays from Yankee magazine and Saturday Beans and Sunday Suppers: Kitchen Stories from Mary's Farm, a food memoir with recipes, among many others.  Her work has appeared in The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine, Northeast magazine, The Christian Science Monitor, Hope magazine and Reader’s Digest. She has taught workshops and lectured about writing and reporting. She received the New Hampshire Writers and Publishers Project’s award for Excellence in Journalism. For four years in a row, her essays have been listed in the Best American Essays. In 1998, she was named, “Writer of the Year” by the City and Regional Magazine Publishers Association. Currently, she is Contributing Editor at Yankee magazine and teaches at Franklin Pierce University. Edie is available for freelance assignments and speaking engagements. 00:31:00The WriteStep with RJ JeffreysnoEdie Clark,Yankee magazine,The View from Marys Farm,Saturday Beans and Sunday Suppers,The Write Step with R JeffreysMy guest is acclaimed essayist and author Edie Clark. For twenty years, Edie Clark has written a popular, monthly essay for the renowned Yankee magazine, knownhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/05/23/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreys-1Writinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/05/23/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreys-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/05/23/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreys-1Wed, 23 May 2012 22:30:00 GMTThe Write Step with R JeffreysMy marvelous guest is Melissa Studdard. Ms Studdard is the author of the bestselling novel "Six Weeks to Yehidah" (winner of The Forward National Literature Award) and the companion journal "My Yehidah."  She is a book reviewer at-large for The National Poetry Review, an editorial advisor for Lapis Lazuli Journal, and contributing editor for Tiferet Journal. Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in Chelsea, Boulevard,Gradiva, The American Book Review, Literal latte, Poets and Writers, Connecticut Review, Dash, The Smoking Poet, etc. Melissa holds an MFA fromSarah Lawrence College.   00:31:00The WriteStep with RJ JeffreysnoThe Write Step with R Jeffreys,Melissa Studdard,Six Weeks to Yehidah,My Yehidah,R Jeffreys authorMy marvelous guest is Melissa Studdard. Ms Studdard is the author of the bestselling novel "Six Weeks to Yehidah" (winner of The Forward National Literature Awahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/05/02/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/05/02/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreys/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2012/05/02/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWed, 02 May 2012 22:30:00 GMTThe Write Step with R JeffreysTonight's marvelous guest is celebrated author, director, actor, filmmaker and multi-published short story writer, Taylor Grant. We will be having a lively and informative talk about writing and filmmaking.  A former military journalist, Taylor Grant began his creative writing career in the field of children’s entertainment, writing for animated and live action series such as Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice, Stan Lee’s The Accuser and Saban’s Power Rangers.  Later, Taylor segued into writing music videos for international superstars such as Whitney Houston and Diddy which aired on both MTV and VH1. Taylor has sold, optioned and developed feature film projects for Universal Studios, Imagine Entertainment, Dreamworks, Lion’s Gate Films and more.   Taylot Grant is also a professional script consultant, award-winning copywriter and multi-hyphenate filmmaker.  Join published short story writer; poet; essayist; playwright; Editor-in-Chief and featured blogger, R. Jeffreys ‘Jeff’ and his stellar Producer, Rae Popek for an unforgettable show! 00:31:00The WriteStep with RJ JeffreysnoR Jeffreys,R Jeffreys Author facebook,R Jeffrey Priddy,The Write Step with R Jeffreys,The Write Step BlogspotTonight's marvelous guest is celebrated author, director, actor, filmmaker and multi-published short story writer, Taylor Grant. We will be having a lively andhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2011/09/14/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWritinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2011/09/14/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreys/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/writestep/2011/09/14/the-write-step-with-r-jeffreysWed, 14 Sep 2011 22:30:00 GMTThe Write Step with R JeffreysPlease join me and my marvelous guest; celebrated, mutil-published romance author, Kellyann Zuzulo.  We will be having a lively and sensational talk about incredible adventures with Genies and romance. .  The Write Step with R Jeffreys is a show focused primarily on the lead players in the Arts; with a strong emphasis on professional authors, poets and well known writers. We will frequently have as our other guests the marvelously talented people who create works of Art in drawing, painting and photography. Occasionally, we will feature exclusive guests from behind the scenes in Publishing and the Arts. Agents, editors, writing coaches, publishers of both physical and electronic e-book formats, literature and Fine Art teachers will be among some of our very, special featured guests. Be prepared to hear some of the most recognizable authors and artists of our times speaking about their craft and creations. You will also have the distinct pleasure to phone in and speak one-on-one with these remarkable guests. Join published Poet; Essayist; Novelist; Playwright; Editor-in-Chief; featured Blogger; Radio Show Host and Producer, R. Jeffreys ‘Jeff’ for an unforgettable show! 00:31:00The WriteStep with RJ JeffreysnoThe Write Step with R Jeffreys,R Jeffrey Priddy,The Write Step Blogspot,The Write Step Linkedin,R Jeffreys Author facebookPlease join me and my marvelous guest; celebrated, mutil-published romance author, Kellyann Zuzulo.  We will be having a lively and sensational talk about incre