Story-Power Story-Power Bonus Episode

During times of stress, I love to lose myself in a story. Today, I'm sharing my thoughts about the Netflix originals Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, and Bridgerton. I hope you find ways to relieve the stress of these crazy times in the way best suited to you, but it just might be in a good story.

“Humans are not ideally set up to understand logic; they are ideally set up to understand stories. ~ Roger C. Shank, Cognitive Scientist
 
Bio: Cheryl King is a dyslexia therapist and author of teen historical fiction Sitting on Top of the World, a 2022 Eric Hoffer YA winner, First Horizon winner, and Grand Prize finalist. Her sequel novel, Under the Paw Paw Trees, has recently been published. She is also enjoying various flash fiction contests. Readers can learn more at https://CherylKingWritesThings.com. Be sure to sign up for Cheryl’s monthly newsletter.
 
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Cheryl’s books: Sitting on Top of the World, Under the Paw Paw Trees
October in the Earth, Olivia Hawker
Chasing Eleanor, Kerry Chaput
1000 Word Flash Fiction Contests
Bud Not Buddy, Christopher Paul Curtis
Authors in Grocery Stores
The Paris Library, Janet Skeslien Charles
The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides
The Project, Courtney Summers
Priestess of Ishana, Sorcery in Alpara, Of Kings and Griffins, Flights of Treason, Judith Starkston
The Lost Apothecary, Sarah Penner
The Dictionary of Lost Words, Pip Williams
Eric Hoffer Book Award, First Horizon Award
HFC (Historical Fiction Company) Book Awards
Reese’s Book Club
Cheryl’s TikTok campaign, Dear Reese

Eve is a coach, catalyst & connector, she offers group support for anyone who believes it's #Never2Late for a mid or late-life do-over! She facilitates her courses online from her home in Ireland, or the U.S. when she goes home for a visit. See the websites below. Or connect with her on one of her social media outlets.
 
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Amy Vasterling, Story-Power Ep. 31 9/15/21
The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron Also: It’s Never Too Late to Start Again, Walking in This World: The Practical Art of Creativity, The Prosperous Heart: Creating a Life of Enough, Write for Life
C. S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia
Flannery O’Connor quote: “I don’t know what I think until I write it.”
blog.Earley.com
Erma Bombeck, Humorist writer

The movie American Fiction earned Academy Award nominations for a reason.

Freeman Linde specializes in working with clients to retire successfully and stay successfully retired. He is the author of 3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income that Outpaces Inflation, Outlives You, and Outperforms Others, and hosts the RetireMentorship Podcast.
 
His wife Kayla was an Art Teacher and is currently a full-time mom. They enjoy adventures and retreats, grabbing appetizers and drinks together and enjoying the outdoors and a cozy night in. They have two beautiful daughters. They are involved in their church, volunteering, learning, and leading. 
 
Freeman graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, focusing on behavior change leadership. He is a voracious reader and audiobook listener, averaging one a week on topics ranging from finance to psychology, spirituality to health and fitness.
 
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Podcast: Retire Mentorship on all platforms
feeonlynetwork.com
3D Retirement Income: Creating a Retirement Income That Outpaces Inflation, Outlives you, and Outperforms Others, Freeman Linde, CFP
A CFP is a Certified Financial Planner
Red Sparrow, Palace of Treason, The Kremlin’s Candidate, Jason Matthews
The Last of the Breed, Louis L’Amour
The full show notes are on my website: Sage Woman Chronicles at sagewoman.life

In the 2023 movie The Holdovers, three people with troubles are forced to stay together at a posh boys school over the Christmas holidays. As their time together progresses, they bond and help each other move forward with their lives.