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Can We Talk? Amber Wright Discusses Her New Book!

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In her new book, Amber Wright, our favorite Conversation Coach asks the question, “Can We Talk?” 10 Life Lessons On Finding Your Voice & Finding Yourself.”

In this podcast, Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway chats with Conversation Coach Amber Wright about her new book, Can We Talk.

Want to date, but find being an introvert gets in your way when you want to talk and chat someone up?

Amber provides great conversation and communication tips for introverts.

She also delivers insight into the concept and importance of finding your voice.

Amber’s book resonates with women in all stages of life.

Read Can We Talk? – and expect to find yourself and find your voice.

If you cannot see the podcast player, click here or here.

The launch party and book signing for Can We Talk? is this Saturday, July 8, at 3pm in the University-Student Union at Cal State Los Angeles.

In a candid conversation with author and Transformational Brand Strategist, Julian B. Kiganda of julianbkiganda.com and BoldandFearless.me, Amber will be sharing all about how the book came to be, additional insights on the lessons shared, and much more!

Light refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase on-site. Come ready for a good time!

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World Podcast, or know someone who should?

Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

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You can also listen to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM – and now on iHeart Radio!

 

Copyright © 2017 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™ LLC, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. 

#323| Plant Your Own Garden

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Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.

–Veronica A. Shoffstall

 

Erotica romance author Gynger Fyer, aka “The Romance Arsonist,” is today’s featured model. To learn more about Gynger and her novels, click here.

To listen to podcast episodes featuring Gynger, click here and here. To hear Gynger’s story of meeting her boyfriend online, click here.

The Swirl World Team is committed to sharing 365 days of inspiration in 2015. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Copyright ©2015 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, The Swirl World Inspiration Daily™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo used with permission.

Book Review: The Stranger By Harlan Coben

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I learned my ABC’s at a very early age and began reading not soon after.

With the exception of gumbo, ice cream and popcorn, I can think of few things I love more than BOOKS.

Along the same line, there’s almost no other place I’d rather be than a library or a bookstore, and very few things I enjoy more than reading or listening to audio books.

With that being said, I’m pleased to announce a new addition to the blog:

Book Reviews!

My friend Karen Talley launched a YouTube channel to present book reviews. Like me, she’s a certified bibliophile and loves a good book – and she’s read enough of them to know the difference!

We’re going to share Karen’s book reviews as she posts them, so stay tuned.

Here, Kay reviews The Stranger by Harlan Coben.

Kay’s handle on YouTube is KayTheReader. To visit her YouTube Channel, click here.

 

Copyright © 2015  Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo property of The Swirl World™. Post contains affiliate links.

#84| Write It Yourself!

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Reading is one of my absolute favorite things to do, and writing is a close second.

I can think of few places I’d rather be than in a library or bookstore.

I’m especially proud of the fact that here in The Swirl World, we feature a number of authors who have decided to take Toni Morrison’s advice:

If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.

Mechal Renée Roe grew up as a child from a mixed shade family. She looked for a book that addressed some of the things she experienced with her hair – a book that celebrated the uniqueness of Black women’s hair in all its glory.

She couldn’t find the book she was looking for – and today, she’s the author and illustrator of Happy Hair!

To listen to her story and learn more about her book, click here.

So, what about you? What do you want to read? Have you been able to find it?

If not, why not write it yourself?

 

The Swirl World Team is committed to sharing 365 days of inspiration in 2015. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Copyright ©2015  Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, The Swirl World Inspiration Daily™, All rights reserved. Photo used with permission.

Will She Kiss And Tell?

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Capri Montgomery author 2I appreciate the fact that our podcast allows us to chat with and feature some beautiful and amazing Black women.

They come from all walks of life and they are excelling in their chosen fields of endeavor. What a privilege for us to speak with them!

Best-selling suspense romance author Capri Montgomery talks to The Swirl World’s Co-Host Adrienne London Leach about her latest novel and the multicultural characters (who date and marry Black women) featured in her interracial romance books.

You know what they say about authors – how much of Capri’s current novel is autobiographical?Will she kiss and tell?

Listen to this delightful conversation and find out!

To listen to this episode on Sound Cloud, click here.

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To visit Capri’s Author Page on Amazon, click here.

To visit Capri’s Author Page on Barnes and Noble, click here.

Follow Capri on Twitter @CapriMontgomery.

Want to be a guest on the podcast, or know someone who should? Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

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Copyright © 2014  Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™,  All rights reserved. Photos used with permission. Post contains affiliate links.

 

How Black Women Swirled In Historical New Orleans!

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TM_Audras-Sin-1838x2757-682x1024In today’s podcast we conclude our conversation with Interracial Romance Author Tiffany Monique.

Tiffany discusses how Black women swirled in New Orleans back in the day.

She also discusses her journey to becoming a published author.

Tiffany’s new book, Jordan’s Deliverance, the MUCH anticipated sequel to Audra’s Sin, recently launched and is now available on Shara Azod LLC.

You can check out the spicy VIDEO PROMO by clicking here.

 

You can listen to Podcast Episode 031 on Sound Cloud by clicking here. 

10681995_4533471112322_2065039278_nTo visit Tiffany’s blog, click here. Find Tiffany on Facebook by clicking here.

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World podcast, or know someone who should? Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes.

You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio! 

Copyright © 2014  Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™,  All rights reserved. Photos used with permission. Post contains affiliate links.

It’s Time For Some Interracial Romance!

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Today’s guest post features interracial romance author Tiffany Monique.

Her new book, Jordan’s Deliverance, the MUCH anticipated sequel to Audra’s Sin, launches today and is now available on Shara Azod LLC!

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Book Summary:

When Jordan Anderson is asked to assist Michael Sinchester in “popping the question” to her old college friend, Audra Lang, she’s happy to assist in any way possible. The one downfall is that while Jordan is knee-deep in romantic scheming, she’s also stuck working side-by-side with Michael’s best man, running errands, arranging plans, and being an all-around gopher for the happy couple.

From the moment Riordan Deliverance arrives with Audra’s custom engagement ring, Jordan is in a constant state of arousal and annoyance. She wants to wring his sexy, tanned throat, smack his chiseled, strong jaw and punch him in his laughing blue eyes. What about this man screams chaos to her? Why is she running like a rabbit from a wolf? Every nerve in her body is drawn to him, so why would every brain cell tell her danger is near?

Riordan is a master strategist, the man the U.S. intelligence community depends on to keep the baddies of the world at bay. For the life of him, he can’t understand why Jordan won’t give him the time of day. Luckily, there’s nothing he loves better than solving puzzles. But to solve the mystery of Jordan’s animosity, Riordan will have to lay his own soul bare to save them both.

Author’s Note:  Though Jordan’s Deliverance can be read as a stand-alone book, it was intended as a sequel toAudra’s Sin and should be read in that order to enjoy certain plot and character references.

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Check out the spicy VIDEO PROMO by clicking here.

10668488_4534076727462_1591389427_nTo visit Tiffany’s blog, click here. Find Tiffany on Facebook by clicking here.

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World podcast, or know someone who should? Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes.

You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio! 

Copyright © 2014  Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™,  All rights reserved. Photo used with permission. Post contains affiliate links.

Hot! Hot! Hot! Interracial Erotic Romance

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He’s baaaack!!

Interracial Erotic romance author Jon Bradbury returned to the podcast to discuss his new book, One Good Reason.

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Jon is not your average romance author – he’s a White man who writes interracial erotic romance novels!

Jon shared some insight into the book’s plot and discussed the thought processes he uses to craft his Black female lead characters.

To listen on Sound Cloud, click here.

 

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To find Jon’s Fan Page on Facebook, click here

On Twitter he’s @JonB1969

You can also find some of Jon’s books on iTunes. Just go to the iTunes store, select the “Books” tab and plug-in Jon Bradbury.

Want to be a guest on the podcast, or know someone who should? Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

You can also hear the show on Sound Cloud and Stitcher Radio.

Copyright © 2014  Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™,  All rights reserved. Photos used with permission.