Award-Winning Authors Show

Lisa M. Umina
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Welcome to The Award-Winning Authors Show, where we help professionals build a legacy by self-publishing their next book. We help you remove self-doubt from your mind with our proven process to become a published author. We have helped authors from all over the world to publish their books since 2002. I’m your host, Lisa M. Umina, CEO of Halo Publishing International. If you’re ready to become an award-winning author, then let’s get started.

  1. Aug 24

    #38. Beyond the Known: Science, Faith and Fiction with R.T. Drizen-Murphy

    “Requiem of the Quantum Dawn” author R.T. Drizen-Murphy sits down with award-winning author and publisher Lisa M. Umina to explore speculative fiction in an age when the impossible increasingly becomes reality. Hear Drizen-Murphy discuss his research, the questions that drive his work, what he has learned along the way, and how readers’ questions can open new paths of inquiry. Because sometimes, exploring new horizons means being willing to leave some questions unanswered.

    #38. Beyond the Known: Science, Faith and Fiction with R.T. Drizen-Murphy

  2. Jun 5

    #37. Cindy Prieto Shares the Story Behind Margaret Ann and the Reckoning

    Writing is both a craft and a calling, and author Cindy Cortez Prieto has spent years honoring both. The character Margaret Anne was born in a classroom. After reading an early excerpt aloud to her classmates, Cindy discovered the power of storytelling and the impact a single character can have on readers. That moment sparked a passion that would eventually lead to the creation of Margaret Anne and The Cemetery Kids series. In this episode, Lisa M. Umina sits down with Cindy to discuss the writing journey, the pursuit of creative dreams, and the enduring power of a great story.

    #37. Cindy Prieto Shares the Story Behind Margaret Ann and the Reckoning

  3. May 22

    #36. Leading with Faith Through Motherhood, Career, and Creativity

    Following your dreams will always involve risk, but with faith, God’s hand never lets go. Inspired by motherhood, faith, and purpose, author Amy C. Childs transformed her struggles and victories into her “A Mother’s Love” series, shaped by the dreams her sons dared to pursue. Join Amy C. Childs and award-winning author Lisa M. Umina for a heartfelt conversation about family, resilience, purpose, and trusting the path God places before us in this uplifting episode of the Award-Winning Authors Show.

    #36. Leading with Faith Through Motherhood, Career, and Creativity

  4. May 8

    #35. Leading with Purpose: Rossana Rosado on Justice and Identity

    “Our stories have not been written.” Journalist, writer, educator, and fierce champion for justice Rossana Rosado sits down with award-winning author Lisa M. Umina for a powerful conversation about urgency, culture, family, New York City, and America. Together, they explore how these themes come together in a book that was a lifetime in the making—and why its message matters now more than ever. Join us for a conversation rooted in pride, purpose, and awe as we celebrate Latina visibility, cultural legacy, and the stories we must continue to tell.

    #35. Leading with Purpose: Rossana Rosado on Justice and Identity

  5. Mar 27

    #34. Bringing Kuddles the Mouse to Life with Josephine Peña

    Children adore Kuddles, and they love author Josephine Peña too. Ever since she was young, Josephine dreamed up stories that would one day become her "Silly Bedtime Stories" series. But what inspired her journey? And what is it like to create characters that carry meaning, heart, and an important message? Join award-winning author Lisa M. Umina in conversation with children’s author Josephine Peña. Since taking the leap to publish her stories, Josephine’s life has changed in exciting ways. She is now embracing new opportunities to share her love of storytelling and build a community around children’s literature. Tune in to discover her inspiring journey.

    #34. Bringing Kuddles the Mouse to Life with Josephine Peña

  6. Mar 13

    #33. How Loss Shapes the Adult We Become 2nd Line: with Vernette V. Ayers

    Who knows exactly what grief is, how to go through it, or how it evolves as we evolve with it? Author Vernette V. Ayers has found her own answers through narrative, through writing and observing herself as she writes. Throughout the process, she has found a way to talk to her father while conversing with herself. She has become acquainted with the story grief has written inside her after losing him. Award-winning author Lisa M. Umina sits down with her to talk about the dialogue between presence and absence that she has portrayed in her book “Thirty Years Without You.”

    #33. How Loss Shapes the Adult We Become 2nd Line: with Vernette V. Ayers

  7. Mar 6

    #32. The Reset That Changes Everything with Matilde Hernandez

    It’s never too late to begin again or to forgive yourself for the shame you still carry from the past. Award-winning author Matilde Hernandez sits down with award-winning author Lisa M. Umina to discuss the prisons we carry within us. How do we begin to rewrite our own stories? And how did publishing “Beyond These Walls” help Matilde reset and move forward?

    #32. The Reset That Changes Everything with Matilde Hernandez

  8. Jan 9

    #31. Surviving the harm we never chose with Eugene Z. Bertrand

    “You are not broken.” Join Lisa M. Umina, award-winning author and CEO of Halo Publishing International, in conversation with author Eugene Z. Bertrand. This episode will only grow more important with time, as we continue challenging the silence and stigma that surround domestic violence. Eugene is here to offer voice, strength, and hope to anyone who needs to know they’re not alone. Don’t miss this powerful dialogue—and be sure to check out Eugene’s new novel, "Resilience".

    #31. Surviving the harm we never chose with Eugene Z. Bertrand
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Welcome to The Award-Winning Authors Show, where we help professionals build a legacy by self-publishing their next book. We help you remove self-doubt from your mind with our proven process to become a published author. We have helped authors from all over the world to publish their books since 2002. I’m your host, Lisa M. Umina, CEO of Halo Publishing International. If you’re ready to become an award-winning author, then let’s get started.

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  • Creator
    Lisa M. Umina
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lisa M. Umina
  • Show Website
    Award-Winning Authors Show