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Interview with Linda Wisniewski, author of the novel WHERE THE STORK FLIES.You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Interview with <a href="https://lindawis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linda Wisniewski</a>, author of the novel <a href="https://amzn.to/3Qmedox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WHERE THE STORK FLIES</a>.You can support the podcast today by <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RWPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buying me a coffee</a>.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

“People want to read about ordinary lives too because we read books to learn how to live.” - Linda WisniewskiToday’s featured award-winning author is memoir teacher, quilter, walker, knitter, ex-librarian, and docent at Pearl S. Buck International, Linda Wisniewski. Linda and I have a fun chat about her book, “Where the Stork Flies”, her journey to becoming a published author, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How bread led Linda to publish booksHow Linda became a librarianHow she helps others to finish writing their memoirsThe mindset aspiring memoir writers need to have Linda’s Site: https://lindawis.com/Linda’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B001JP45VU?_encoding=UTF8&amp;node=2656022011&amp;offset=0&amp;pageSize=12&amp;searchAlias=stripbooks&amp;sort=author-sidecar-rank&amp;page=1&amp;langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader The opening track is titled "New Perspective" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. http://marcusd.net/album/secret-bosses-unreleased-retrod-beats You May Also Like… Ep. 530 – “Nurse Turned Award-Winning Author” with Helen Starbuck (@HelenSStarbuck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-530-nurse-turned-award-winning-author-with-helen-starbuck-helensstarbuck/ Ep. 410 – “Research Scientist Turned Urban Fantasy Author” with Kristi Charish (@kristicharish): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-410-research-scientist-turned-urban-fantasy-author-with-kristi-charish-kristicharish/ Ep. 443 – “Buried Beneath” with Kelly Ann Hopkins (@khopkinswrites): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-433-buried-beneath-with-kelly-ann-hopkins-khopkinswrites/ Ep. 449 – “House of the Moon” with Donna Conrad (@DonnaDConrad999): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-449-house-of-the-moon-with-donna-conrad-donnadconrad999/ Ep. 340 – “A Single Light” with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-340-a-single-light-with-tosca-lee-toscalee/ #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Bird of Paradise” with Emily Johnson (@elhughes01): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-bird-of-paradise-with-emily-johnson-elhughes01/ #LocalAuthor Bonus Ep. – “The Wise Man” with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/localauthor-bonus-ep-the-wise-man-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/ Ep. 368.5 – “Hollystone Mysteries” with W.L. Hawkin (@ladyhawke1003): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3685-hollystone-mysteries-with-wl-hawkin-ladyhawke1003/ Ep. 351 – “The Gift Legacy” with JP McLean (@jpmcleanauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-351-the-gift-legacy-with-jp-mclean-jpmcleanauthor/Ep. 334.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “The Business of Immortality” with Sahara Foley (@SaharaFoley): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3345-holiday-bonus-the-business-of-immortality-with-sahara-foley-saharafoley/ 240 – “Living An International Life” with E.J. Moran: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/240-living-an-international-life-with-ej-moran/ Ep. 335 – “Last of the Gifted” with Marie Powell (@mepowell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-335-last-of-the-gifted-with-marie-powell-mepowell/ 25 - "Escapism, History, &amp; Good Advice" with Kate Dolan (@KDHays): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/25-escapism-history-good-advice-with-kate-dolan-kdhays/ Ep. 363 – “The Nowhere Pack” with VK Tritschler (@vktritschler): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-363-the-nowhere-pack-with-vk-tritschler-vktritschler/ Ep. 357 – “Heretics” with V.S. Holmes (@VS_Holmes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-357-heretics-with-vs-holmes-vs_holmes/ Ep. 334.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “The Business of Immortality” with Sahara Foley (@SaharaFoley): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3345-holiday-bonus-the-business-of-immortality-with-sahara-foley-saharafoley/ Ep. 311 – “Works of Urban Mythopoeia” with Cat Rambo (@Catrambo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-311-works-of-urban-mythopoeia-with-cat-rambo-catrambo/

“People want to read about ordinary lives too because we read books to learn how to live.” - Linda WisniewskiToday’s featured award-winning author is memoir teacher, quilter, walker, knitter, ex-librarian, and docent at Pearl S. Buck International, Linda Wisniewski. Linda and I have a fun chat about her book, “Where the Stork Flies”, her journey to becoming a published author, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How bread led Linda to publish booksHow Linda became a librarianHow she helps others to finish writing their memoirsThe mindset aspiring memoir writers need to have Linda’s Site: <a href="https://lindawis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://lindawis.com/</a>Linda’s Books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B001JP45VU?_encoding=UTF8&amp;node=2656022011&amp;offset=0&amp;pageSize=12&amp;searchAlias=stripbooks&amp;sort=author-sidecar-rank&amp;page=1&amp;langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B001JP45VU?_encoding=UTF8&amp;node=2656022011&amp;offset=0&amp;pageSize=12&amp;searchAlias=stripbooks&amp;sort=author-sidecar-rank&amp;page=1&amp;langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader</a> The opening track is titled "New Perspective" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. <a href="http://marcusd.net/album/secret-bosses-unreleased-retrod-beats" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://marcusd.net/album/secret-bosses-unreleased-retrod-beats</a> You May Also Like… Ep. 530 – “Nurse Turned Award-Winning Author” with Helen Starbuck (@HelenSStarbuck): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-530-nurse-turned-award-winning-author-with-helen-starbuck-helensstarbuck/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-530-nurse-turned-award-winning-author-with-helen-starbuck-helensstarbuck/</a> Ep. 410 – “Research Scientist Turned Urban Fantasy Author” with Kristi Charish (@kristicharish): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-410-research-scientist-turned-urban-fantasy-author-with-kristi-charish-kristicharish/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-410-research-scientist-turned-urban-fantasy-author-with-kristi-charish-kristicharish/</a> Ep. 443 – “Buried Beneath” with Kelly Ann Hopkins (@khopkinswrites): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-433-buried-beneath-with-kelly-ann-hopkins-khopkinswrites/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-433-buried-beneath-with-kelly-ann-hopkins-khopkinswrites/</a> Ep. 449 – “House of the Moon” with Donna Conrad (@DonnaDConrad999): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-449-house-of-the-moon-with-donna-conrad-donnadconrad999/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-449-house-of-the-moon-with-donna-conrad-donnadconrad999/</a> Ep. 340 – “A Single Light” with Tosca Lee (@ToscaLee): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-340-a-single-light-with-tosca-lee-toscalee/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-340-a-single-light-with-tosca-lee-toscalee/</a> #Holiday Bonus Ep. – “Bird of Paradise” with Emily Johnson (@elhughes01): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-bird-of-paradise-with-emily-johnson-elhughes01/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holiday-bonus-ep-bird-of-paradise-with-emily-johnson-elhughes01/</a> #LocalAuthor Bonus Ep. – “The Wise Man” with Michele Chynoweth (@AuthorMichele): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/localauthor-bonus-ep-the-wise-man-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/localauthor-bonus-ep-the-wise-man-with-michele-chynoweth-authormichele/</a> Ep. 368.5 – “Hollystone Mysteries” with W.L. Hawkin (@ladyhawke1003): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3685-hollystone-mysteries-with-wl-hawkin-ladyhawke1003/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3685-hollystone-mysteries-with-wl-hawkin-ladyhawke1003/</a> Ep. 351 – “The Gift Legacy” with JP McLean (@jpmcleanauthor): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-351-the-gift-legacy-with-jp-mclean-jpmcleanauthor/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-351-the-gift-legacy-with-jp-mclean-jpmcleanauthor/</a> Ep. 334.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “The Business of Immortality” with Sahara Foley (@SaharaFoley): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3345-holiday-bonus-the-business-of-immortality-with-sahara-foley-saharafoley/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3345-holiday-bonus-the-business-of-immortality-with-sahara-foley-saharafoley/</a> 240 – “Living An International Life” with E.J. Moran: <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/240-living-an-international-life-with-ej-moran/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/240-living-an-international-life-with-ej-moran/</a> Ep. 335 – “Last of the Gifted” with Marie Powell (@mepowell): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-335-last-of-the-gifted-with-marie-powell-mepowell/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-335-last-of-the-gifted-with-marie-powell-mepowell/</a> 25 - "Escapism, History, &amp; Good Advice" with Kate Dolan (@KDHays): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/25-escapism-history-good-advice-with-kate-dolan-kdhays/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/25-escapism-history-good-advice-with-kate-dolan-kdhays/</a> Ep. 363 – “The Nowhere Pack” with VK Tritschler (@vktritschler): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-363-the-nowhere-pack-with-vk-tritschler-vktritschler/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-363-the-nowhere-pack-with-vk-tritschler-vktritschler/</a> Ep. 357 – “Heretics” with V.S. Holmes (@VS_Holmes): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-357-heretics-with-vs-holmes-vs_holmes/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-357-heretics-with-vs-holmes-vs_holmes/</a> Ep. 334.5 (Holiday Bonus) – “The Business of Immortality” with Sahara Foley (@SaharaFoley): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3345-holiday-bonus-the-business-of-immortality-with-sahara-foley-saharafoley/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3345-holiday-bonus-the-business-of-immortality-with-sahara-foley-saharafoley/</a> Ep. 311 – “Works of Urban Mythopoeia” with Cat Rambo (@Catrambo): <a href="https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-311-works-of-urban-mythopoeia-with-cat-rambo-catrambo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-311-works-of-urban-mythopoeia-with-cat-rambo-catrambo/</a>

Ep. 531 – “Where the Stork Flies” with Linda Wisniewski (@Lindawis)

Linda C. Wisniewski is a former librarian who shares an empty nest with her retired scientist husband in Doylestown, PA. Linda teaches memoir workshops and produces webinars for the Pearl S. Buck Writing Center.  She was born in Amsterdam, New York and is a graduate of SUNY at Buffalo and the library school at Villanova University. Her work includes fiction, memoir and personal essays and has been published in numerous literary magazines and anthologies both print and online. Her credits include publications as diverse as the Philadelphia Inquirer, Massage, The Quilter, the Christian Science Monitor, gravel and Foliate Oak. Linda worked as a reporter and columnist for the Bucks County Women’s Journal and the Bucks County Herald. She has won fiction and essay contests from the Wild River Review, the Pearl S. Buck Writing Center, Mom Writers Literary Magazine, and the Story Circle Network and her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Linda’s memoir, Off Kilter: A Woman’s Journey to Peace with Scoliosis, Her Mother and Her Polish Heritage was published in 2008 by Pearlsong Press. Her novel, Where the Stork Flies, was published in 2021 by Sand Hill Review Press.  www.lindawis.com. Linda's Readings:  Meeting Regina – 16:11 Seeking a Way Back Through Time – 29:27 Kat in Regina's Time – 42:59  Michael’s Beer Pairings:  My. Grodz., Fair State Brewing Cooperative (paired to Meeting Regina) – 10:53 Mysterious Black Madonna, Ambrose Cellars (paired to Seeking a Way Back Through Time) – 24:57 Saison d’Epeautre, La Brasserie de Blaugies (paired to Kat in Regina’s Time) – 40:35  Interview Highlights:  How Polish ancestry and the family tree led to a book different from expected – 22:15 The stork in Polish folklore – 27:21 The significance of the Mermaid – 34:04 Women then and now: Whose life was harder? – 35:39 Putting our lives into fiction--deliberate or not? – 47:48 Seeing our lives through an image as metaphor – 53:22  COMING NEXT MONTH: Loretta Livingstone, time travel author UPCOMING EVENTS:  Gabriel's Horn is  accepting submissions for its anthology Release of Saint in the Cellar by Laura Vosika and Chris R. Powell  Our theme music is from www.bensound.com.

Linda C. Wisniewski is a former librarian who shares an empty nest with her retired scientist husband in Doylestown, PA. Linda teaches memoir workshops and produces webinars for the Pearl S. Buck Writing Center.  She was born in Amsterdam, New York and is a graduate of SUNY at Buffalo and the library school at Villanova University. Her work includes fiction, memoir and personal essays and has been published in numerous literary magazines and anthologies both print and online. Her credits include publications as diverse as the Philadelphia Inquirer, Massage, The Quilter, the Christian Science Monitor, gravel and Foliate Oak. Linda worked as a reporter and columnist for the Bucks County Women’s Journal and the Bucks County Herald. She has won fiction and essay contests from the Wild River Review, the Pearl S. Buck Writing Center, Mom Writers Literary Magazine, and the Story Circle Network and her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Linda’s memoir, Off Kilter: A Woman’s Journey to Peace with Scoliosis, Her Mother and Her Polish Heritage was published in 2008 by Pearlsong Press. Her novel, Where the Stork Flies, was published in 2021 by Sand Hill Review Press.  <a href="http://www.lindawis.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lindawis.com</a>. Linda's Readings: <ul> <li>Meeting Regina – 16:11</li> <li>Seeking a Way Back Through Time – 29:27</li> <li>Kat in Regina's Time – 42:59</li> </ul> Michael’s Beer Pairings: <ul> <li>My. Grodz., <a href="https://fairstate.coop/beer/oh-my-grodz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fair State Brewing Cooperative</a> (paired to Meeting Regina) – 10:53</li> <li>Mysterious Black Madonna, <a href="https://www.stambrose-mead-wine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ambrose Cellars</a> (paired to Seeking a Way Back Through Time) – 24:57</li> <li>Saison d’Epeautre, <a href="http://brasseriedeblaugies.com/accueilen.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Brasserie de Blaugies</a> (paired to Kat in Regina’s Time) – 40:35</li> </ul> Interview Highlights: <ul> <li>How Polish ancestry and the family tree led to a book different from expected – 22:15</li> <li>The stork in Polish folklore – 27:21</li> <li>The significance of the Mermaid – 34:04</li> <li>Women then and now: Whose life was harder? – 35:39</li> <li>Putting our lives into fiction--deliberate or not? – 47:48</li> <li>Seeing our lives through an image as metaphor – 53:22</li> </ul> COMING NEXT MONTH: <a href="https://lorettalivingstone.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loretta Livingstone</a>, time travel author UPCOMING EVENTS: <ul> <li>Gabriel's Horn is <a href="https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/search/id/www.gabrielshornpress.com/poetry-anthology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> accepting submissions for its anthology</a></li> <li>Release of Saint in the Cellar by Laura Vosika and Chris R. Powell</li> </ul> Our theme music is from <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensound.com</a>.

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