Story-Power Story-Power Bonus Episode

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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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.

Lorraine Haataia, PhD, is the Founder of Prolific Writers Life, an online writing community offering live work sessions, events, and workshops. With a diverse academic background spanning interior design, construction project management, business management, English, French, Teaching English as a Second Language, and curriculum development, Lorraine brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. Armed with six college degrees, including a Ph.D. achieved by the age of thirty-five, Lorraine has forged a multifaceted career as a professor, content marketing specialist, grants evaluator, and continuous improvement ambassador. Her lifelong dedication to the written word shines through in her commitment to helping writers overcome challenges such as writers’ block, time management, and book marketing. Join Prolific Writers Life to access expert solutions, connect with fellow writers, and build the writing life you’ve always dreamed of.
 
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Story-Power Ep. 51 Lorraine Haataia, “Prolific Writers, Team Writing” June 22, 2022
Prolific Writers Life connects writers directly to live experts for daily workshops, collaborative sessions, and more. Join me in this discussion with Dr. Lorraine Haataia, the Founder of Prolific Writers Life. In this episode, we'll explore the expert opportunities behind the scenes at Prolific Writers Life. 
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If you're interested in learning more about the benefits of the Prolific Writers Life community for writers, check out "episode 51 Prolific Writers, Team Writing" where I interview Dr. Lorraine Haataia on how the community helps writers finish their books.
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