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Finding Happiness – Ep 9 with Lee Silber

Who would have guessed a former surf shop owner would ever become the award-winning author of 22 books and a corporate training working with companies large and small? Nobody. Yet, that’s what Lee Silber did—and he did it by believing in himself (even when others didn’t) and running with his wild ideas.

In this episode, Jon interviews Lee about his book Sunshine.

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American Philosophy, A Love Story – Ep 8 with John Kaag

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John Kaag is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and is the author of American Philosophy: A Love Story, published in October by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, that was recently named an New York Times Editors’ Choice and one of the Best Books of 2016 by National Public Radio. His writing has been featured in the NYT, WSJ, Harper’s, and the Chronicle of Higher Education.

In this episode, Jon interviews John about his book American Philosophy, A Love Story.

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Our Past and Our Futures – Ep 7 with Cecilia Galante

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Cecilia Galante is the author of three middle grade novels, three young-adult novels, an 8-book chapter book series, and two adult novels. Her first book, The Patron Saint of Butterflies, published in 2008, was the recipient of numerous awards, including an Original Voices Award by Borders, an Oprah Pick for Teens, and a Best Book of the Year by the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association. Her first adult novel, The Invisibles, published by Harper Collins, was released last summer to rave reviews in USA Today and Forbes Magazine. Her second adult novel, The Odds of Me and You, also with Harper Collins, will be published in February, 2017. Cecilia teaches eighth grade English at Wyoming Seminary’s Lower School, is a member of the faculty at Wilkes University’s Creative Writing Department, and has three children.

In this episode, Jon interviews Cecilia about her book The Patron Saint of Butterflies.

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Cuban science fiction – Ep 6 with YOSS

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Born José Miguel Sánchez Gómez, YOSS assumed his pen name in 1988, when he won the Premio David in the science fiction category for Timshel. Together with his peculiar pseudonym, the author’s aesthetic of an impenitent rocker has allowed him to stand out amongst his fellow Cuban writers. Earning a degree in Biology in 1991, he went on to graduate from the first ever course on Narrative Techniques at the Onelio Jorge Cardoso Center of Literary Training, in the year 1999. Today, Yoss writes both realistic and science fiction works. Alongside these novels, the author produces essays, reviews, and compilations, and actively promotes the Cuban science fiction literary workshops, Espiral and Espacio Abierto.

In this episode, Jon interviews YOSS about his newest book, Super Extra Grande.

Real Estate and Real Life – Ep 5 with Francis J. Greenburger

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In this episode Jon speaks with Francis J. Greenburger, author of Risk Game: Portrait of an Entrepreneur.

Francis J. Greenburger is the founder and CEO of Time Equities, Inc., a multibillion-dollar real estate investment and development company, as well as chairman of Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, a literary agency representing some of the most successful writers of our time. He is the founder of two important not-for-profit organizations, the Omi International Arts Center and the Greenburger Center for Social & Criminal Justice. He has served on the boards of over 15 nonprofit organizations for the arts, education, and criminal justice reform. Greenburger is also an active tennis players and skier, political cheerleader, and loving father of four children, each taking their unique journeys through life.

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Haitian Folktales with a Twist – Ep 3 with Tracey Baptiste (Part 2)

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In this episode Jon speaks with Tracey Baptiste. This is part two of a two part discussion.

Tracey Baptiste, M. Ed. is the author of the middle grade novel THE JUMBIES and its forthcoming sequel. She is also the author of the young adult novel ANGEL’S GRACE, as well as nonfiction books for children such as THE TOTALLY GROSS HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT. Ms. Baptiste is on the faculty of Lesley University’s Creative Writing MFA program, and runs the editorial company Fairy Godauthor.

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Haitian Folktales with a Twist – Ep 3 with Tracey Baptiste (Part 1)

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In this episode Jon speaks with Tracey Baptiste. This is part one of a two part discussion.

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Existentialism and Romantic Love – Ep 2 with Skye Cleary

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In this episode Jon speaks with Skye Cleary.

Skye C. Cleary PhD MBA is a philosopher and author of Existentialism and Romantic Love published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2015. Skye teaches at Columbia University, Barnard College, the City University of New York, and the New York Public Library. She is also the managing editor of the American Philosophical Association’s blog, an advisory board member of Strategy of Mind, a co-founder of the Manhattan Love Salon, and a certified fellow with the American Philosophical Practitioners Association. Her work has been published with TED-Ed, LA Review of Books, The Huffington Post, The Conversation, Business Insider, New Republic, The Philosopher’s Zone, YourTango, Aeon and others.

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Growing Up, Relationships, and Arrested Development – Ep 1 with Nate Waggoner

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In this episode Jon speaks with Nate Waggoner.

Nate Waggoner is the author of Dilettantes and Heartless Manipulators, a novel from Snow Goose Press. He is the co-editor of The-Tusk.com, on which he and his ex-girlfriend co-host the Invitation to Love podcast. He co-hosts the Funny/Sexy/Sad reading series in Brooklyn. He has written for the Shipwreck erotic fanfiction contest and elsewhere.

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