Story-Power Story-Power Bonus Episode

Lucinda has been a story lover since she and her family watched TV and movies together. Her father taught her how to find the deeper layers of a story. This love prompted her to pursue a double major BA in Religious Studies and Theatre and Speech, a MA in Theatre Arts, and finally a MAEd so she could share her love of stories with her students. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest but has lived in Southern Arizona for over 28 years moving there after a three month trip circumnavigating the globe. 
 
Now completely retired, Lucinda writes her weekly blog Sage Woman Chronicles, is working on her second novel, manages her Patreon Community and Apple subscriptions as well as producing the bi-weekly podcast, Story-Power.
 
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Favorite Sites
Cinema Therapy, YouTube, Website, Patreon
Ted Lasso, Apple +
What Should I Read Next Podcast, Patreon, Modern Mrs. Darcy website
Judith Starkston, author of The Priestess of Ishana, Sorcery in Alpara, Of Kings and Griffins, Flights of Treason
Madeline Miller author of, Circe, Song of Achilles, Galatea
Nikki Marmery author of, Lilith
Natalie Haynes author of, Stone Blind, The Children of Jocasta, Divine Might: Goddesses in Greek Myth, A Thousand Ships
Damsel, (2024) on Netflix
Ever After: A Cinderella Story, (1998)
Beauty and the Beast (2017) 
Barbie (2023) 
Lessons in Chemistry TV Mini Series (2023) 
Silo TV series (2023 - ) 
Rebel Moon - Part One, Part Two, (2023 - 2024)
Constellation,TV Series (2024 - ) 
Now, Voyager (1942) 
My Reputation (1946) 
Kitty Foyle (1940) 
Random Harvest, (1942) 
Argylle (2024) 

As a lifetime reader and evolving writer, I have always enjoyed fiction that left me wishing there was more to read, made me long for a sequel, or kept me thinking about its intricacies long after I turned the last page. My purpose in writing is to provide for an audience who appreciates plot twists, intrigue, and smart dialogue, which I have crafted to carry them to a surprising and satisfying final chapter.
I have been an educator and library director for over 30 years, but I have been a plot junkie my entire life. I value any medium that keeps me guessing and/or thinking throughout any novel, short story, piece of poetry, movie, and the like. I believe this sentiment accurately describes my style of writing.
I live in Saint Charles, Illinois, with my husband, Kyle, and dogs, Hendrix and Janis. Together, we have two grown children: Mitchell (25) and Madelynn (21).
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Assissins Are Us, Kimberly Van Sickle, purchase on her website above
The Book Fest of New York City
Placement: Will you be remembered for where you went … or how you got there?, Kimberly Van Sickle, available on her website
The Many Souls of Azazel: A Horror Novel in Rhyme, Coming soon, Kimberly Van Sickle on her website

In this audio blog post, I talk about the movie Damsel and how much I liked it. I also mention some of the books and classic movie actresses who don't wait around, but are damsels who save themselves.

The Marvels, one of the movies in the MCU cannon, is about Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau and Kamala Kahn who become entangled and switch places every time they use their superpowers. Dar Benn leader of the decimated Cree Empire, is their antagonist. This movie has been panned. I think it's a work of great creativity with plenty of action, but also character development. Take a listen to my reasoning and see if you agree.

Stories are so important to me that I am creating an Audio Blog here on Apple Subscriptions. I will share my thoughts on stories I've read or seen and want to share with you.

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My mission is to help people get out of domestic violence situations and get on with their lives. If you have an audience I could help, can I share my story with them? In my book, "Beyond Surviving: Take Back Your Life Using the Power of Choice" I include life lessons learned as well as resources anyone can use,
 
I like to help people who are interested in self-improvement learn to help themselves. Hypnotherapy and other mastered techniques allow me to accomplish this in a fraction of the time other methods require. I teach my clients the tools to assist in their continued life's journey.
 
My mission is to be useful in eliminating Domestic Violence!
 
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Beyond Surviving: Take Back Your Life Using the Power of Choice
Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
 
Story-Power on Patreon and Apple Subscription
I’m so passionate about stories that I created the Story-Power podcast, Patreon Community, and Apple subscription so I’d have an excuse to talk story with other story lovers. Patreon is $5 a month for content not found on the Story-Power podcast, or on my Sage Woman Blog. The Apple subscription is $3 a month, again with content not found on the Story-Power podcast. If you’re passionate about stories, and want to talk about what you’ve learned from your favorites, come join me at patreon.com/StoryPower. Or, you can add the subscription on Apple podcast where Story-Power is published.