Writing for Real host Laura Craig sits down with Dr. Susy Flory, Kathi Lipp and Sidney Niemeyer on the topic of how AI is affecting the writing industry in this panel discussion. Listen in to hear how our guests respond to some of the hottest topics today when it comes to artificial intelligence and Christian writing. Guest Biographies: Sidney Niemeyer has been called a “founding father” of the new field of nuclear forensics. He has held leadership roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and chaired an international conference in 1995 that led to the formation of the Nuclear Forensics International Technical Working Group, which he co-chaired for twelve years. Drawing upon his love of science and thrillers, he wrote Atomic Peril to show the critical importance of this capability for deterring nuclear terrorism. When he’s not writing, or visiting his children and ten grandchildren, he can often be found on his road bike, navigating the hills surrounding the lab where he once worked. Connect with Sidney at sidneyniemeyer.com, or on Facebook @sidney.niemeyer or Insta @sidneyniemeyer. Kathi Lipp lives in the mountains of Northern California with her 11 pound dog Moose, 7 chickens (all named after cheeses), one rooster and her husband Roger. When she is not cleaning out chicken coops she is speaking at retreats, conferences and women’s events across the US and can be heard on her podcast, Clutter Free Academy. Kathi is a Publishers Weekly best selling author with books like The Husband Project, Clutter Free and Clutter Free Home and The Accidental Homesteader. Connect with Kathi at kathilipp.com, or on Facebook @AuthorKathiLipp or on Insta @kathilipp. Dr. Susy Flory is a #1 New York Times best selling author or co-author of twenty books. A graduate of UCLA, she has a background in journalism, education, and communications. She is the founder of Everything Memoir, and the publishing company Shake Ridge Press. She’s written with celebrities, heroes of the faith, athletes, explorers, and the girl (and boy) next door. Her 2014 book, The Unbreakable Boy, with Scott LeRette, has become a motion picture from Lionsgate Studios, and her runaway bestseller, Thunder Dog, written with Michael Hingson has been optioned for film numerous times, and has been translated into over 20 languages. She loves hiking in the High Sierras and leading trips to Ireland. Connect with Susy at susyflory.com, or on Facebook @susyflory, or on Substack at Susie Flory. Writing for Real is brought to you by the West Coast Christian Writers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports writers through a yearly in-person and online conference in California, writer mini masterclasses, critique groups, Pitch Slam events with literary agents, writing contests, writing grants and scholarships, membership and countless fellowship opportunities. Check out what’s new at www.westcoastchristianwriters.com or connect with us on Substack @West Coast Christian Writers or on Facebook @westcoastchristianwriters. If you are interested in being a guest on the Writing for Real podcast email us at podcast@westcoastchristianwriters.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit westcoastchristianwriters.substack.com
