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On this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast, we have Chloe Klaus, a first-time children’s book author and illustrator. Chloe discusses her book, “The Treasure of the Reef,” which she began writing in 2017 while in Australia. The book is inspired by Chloe’s love for mermaids and her passion for environmental education.
Chloe talks about her background in mental health and environmental studies, as well as her involvement with the nonprofit organization Green Allies. She explains how her book combines her passions for writing, art, mermaids, and environmental issues, using a simple story as a metaphor for her beliefs and values.
Chloe Klaus
The story revolves around a mermaid and a pirate who must find common ground to save the coral reef and their own survival. Chloe emphasizes the importance of finding good in others and overcoming polarization in today’s world.
The book is targeted towards children aged 8 to 9 but can be enjoyed by all ages. Chloe hopes that children who read her book will take away the message of finding common ground and seeing the good in others.
The podcast also discusses Chloe’s writing process, her use of social media platforms to market her book. The conversation provides insights into the writing process and the role of social media for authors.
Occasionally, an idea comes along, and it is one of those things where you can try to research the concept, but you just don’t know until you try.
I’ve done discussion shows before, and the dynamics of them are not as easy to formulate as it may seem. The people involved must be well-informed, good communicators, and opinionated enough to make their position clear without sounding over-bearing.
I have hosted and been a part of ensemble shows before. Sometimes there is a good mix of personalities and other times not so much. Additionally, the levels of dedication from the participants can vary greatly. Frankly, as with bands and other similar collaborations, these projects are often short-lived.
I was sure there was an appetite for balanced discussion of various topics in the news and current events in the podcasting and streaming world.
Cynthia Elliott (Shamanisis) and I decided to try a live show on X as an experiment several weeks ago. The on-demand replays of our episodes are available as a podcast on your favorite platform. So far, the listens and streams have been in the multiple thousands.
This is a perfect example of things just coming together nicely.
Now, these things can drop off the radar just as quickly. How sustainable this show will be is a question with an answer that will only come with time.
We certainly want to invite you to listen in. We are live on Thursdays at 8:00pm EST / 5:00pm PST on X (Twitter).
You can find that link here @BillyDees this is where the Live-Stream will come up.
In this book, Deborah Fezelle takes the reader inside the famous Juilliard School, down the halls of the Drama Division, and into the classrooms with her classmates.
Set in New York City during the early ’70s, Deborah describes life both inside and outside of Juilliard. The backdrop is the Upper West Side, the Village, and the Times Square of that era.
During this interview Deborah Fezelle elaborates about her experiences described in the book. She expresses what it was like to experience New York for the first time as a young drama student during an incredible transformative period of her life.
Deborah Fezelle
For those who trained at Juilliard, this book is a trip down Memory Lane. For those who dream of becoming an actor, it’s a road map for what it takes to survive in a business where “rejection is the norm and stability is a dream.”
This interview is courtesy of HumorOutcasts.com and is available on your favorite podcasting platform listed under the Billy Dees Podcast. For your convenience, the episode is below on Spotify.
Our guest on this episode is Kimber Silver, the author of “Broken Rhodes,” published August 16th, 2022.
Kimber Silver
During this interview Kimber discusses her early life and how it impacted her writing, as well as some of her writing techniques. Kimber is a believer in sticking with a schedule to maintain progress as a writer.
You can visit Kimber’s website for short stories, book reviews, interviews, and photos here KimberSilver.com.
The Billy Dees Podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform. For your convenience the episode is below.
On the podcast for this episode is trauma survivor, mental wellness advocate, and educator, Shaman Isis.
She is also the author of the book, “Unleash the Empress.”
Central to her message is that people can come to terms with their trauma and mental wellness challenges and find the courage within themselves to heal and build a life they will love. Shaman Isis grew up in care and endured a shocking list of traumas that had her steeped in shame and depression. She felt at times that her future looked bleak…but it wasn’t, and through courage, she found freedom.
Shaman Isis’ most important message for anybody going through trauma is that hope endures.
During this podcast she also discusses why it can feel impossible to heal and how to know when it is indeed time for healing to begin.
You can find out more about Shaman Isis on her website: www.shamanisis.com.
You can find the Billy Dees Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. For your convenience the podcast along with the webcam version is below.
Dorothy Rosby is an author, speaker and syndicated humor columnist whose work appears in publications throughout the West and Midwest. We are happy to have her on this episode talking about writing humor and the pressure of the holidays.
The book is described on her website “as a collection of humorous essays about holidays, special occasions and other times our celebrations make us feel not-so-celebratory. It’s understanding for those who think Christmas form letters can be honest—or they can be interesting. And it’s empathy for anyone who’s ever gotten poison ivy during Nude Recreation Week or eaten all their Halloween candy and had to hand out instant oatmeal packets to their trick-or-treaters.”
You can find out where to find her on her website DorothyRosby.com.
You can find the Billy Dees Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. For your convenience we have the episode below on Spotify. You may also view the webcam version below the podcast on YouTube.
Unless you have been living under a rock lately, you’ve probably heard that Elon Musk has purchased Twitter.
I have been an avid user of Twitter almost since the very beginning, my @BillyDees account is over 12 years old. I first started with Twitter as a blogger. I hosted my own blog and was an editorialist for several other blogs circa 2010-11. There is absolutely no question that Twitter drove readers to my posts. The topical and trending nature of Twitter complimented my editorial writing like a charm.
During this time, I was also a multimedia specialist and continue in that capacity in 2022. In fact, I have been an audio professional for 30 some odd years. As 2012 rolled by, podcasting entered a phase of rapid growth. Several crime podcasts garnered national attention and high-ranking politicians and newsmakers began granting interviews. Internet and streaming capabilities in phones and mobile devices started to become more common. As podcasting grew, given my background, podcasting became a natural fit for me. Twitter, in my opinion, is tailor made for the fast and trending topics covered by podcasters.
I often state that Twitter is my social media home. I now have incorporated Twitter Spaces, an audio forum similar to Clubhouse, as part of my content mix. What happens to that feature, along with other aspects of Twitter, are a large part of the speculation around Musk’s acquisition.
What will Elon Musk do with Twitter? Why did he buy it?
Simply put, I don’t know. However, I am a fan of Elon Musk, and I am optimistic about the future of Twitter. It needed a reset.
Elon Musk’s Twitter account Oct 30, 2022
Musk has often stated that he wants to champion “free speech” on the platform. Elon has suggested he would reconsider Twitter’s approach to content moderation and permanent bans from the platform, all of which could impact the political landscape. At the same time, Musk has reassured advertisers that he doesn’t plan to turn the platform into a “free-for-all hellscape.” In my opinion, Elon also very rightly has mentioned his desire to rid the platform of bots. So much so, that he made the number of bots central to his argument to abandon the deal during this roller coaster ride of the last six months.
The notion that Twitter may also expand the idea of paid subscriptions has also arisen. I, so far, have no issue with this overall concept. I already subscribe to Twitter Blue and feel this would certainly cut down on fake accounts and give a greater consumer voice to users.
As to why Elon decided to buy Twitter, I can only guess. Unlike most of the speculation I have run across online, I do not feel there is anything regarding the technology of Twitter or any intrinsic value Twitter has within it, that could be that intriguing to someone who lands rockets vertically.
I do feel, the megaphone that Twitter wields, has enormous value. Tesla and SpaceX have no advertising budget. He now has a pick-line directly into the bloodstream of the marketplace. Twitter also has a celebrity aura around its brim. Along with being one of the most successful businessmen in the world, Elon Musk is now a pop-culture icon. Not to mention, in 2024 which is drawing ever so closer, he could be a dominate political force.
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