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Interviews with writers and authors from around the Algoma region, delving into their books and ideas. Lisa Tucker is the host.
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JUSTIN JACK BEAR - Your Purpose Is Not Inside This Guide
Sep 1500:36:33Tap to summarizeJustin Jack Bear is a Metis-Anishinaabe Scottish-English Canadian entrepreneur born in Calgary, AB, grew up in Sault Ste Marie, ON, and is now based in Vancouver, BC. “Jack Bear” is a trade name honouring all of his cultures. He is a proud member of the Garden River First Nation in Ontario. Justin is a former varsity athlete, now wearing many hats, and founded Jack Bear Legacy Pictures based in Vancouver, BC. He works in the film, entertainment and media industry, supporting and producing original indigenous stories from across Turtle Island. Justin co-created the series Sacred Defenders of the Universe (SDOTU) as an invitation for Indigenous peoples and communities to come forward and collaborate with their stories in an educational and entertaining way. The mission behind the SDOTU series is to include and highlight the diversity and uniqueness of Indigenous peoples and nations from across the Americas – helping to immortalize the languages, oral histories and traditions through digital media for all future generations on Earth to acknowledge.Justin’s mission to help individuals, teams and people breakthrough their own limiting beliefs in order to achieve their pursuit for passions, purpose, and excellence. After many years of professional life and spiritual coaching, mentorships, and collaborations, Justin shares some of his perspective, thought exercises and insights on creating the best possible version of your self. You can buy his two independently published books online at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.Your Purpose Is Not Inside This Guide: It’s Just A Guide To Help You Breakthrough – Have you ever wondered, “What is my purpose in life?” Well, you will not find it in this book. But, let me offer you some proven “thought” exercises to help align yourself with success. If you can master your time, energy and thoughts, then you will create the greatest possible version of your self, in this very moment. In this guide, I will show you how to value your time and invest your energy, rather than spend it. You will learn how to let go of your past and manifest your future today. Plus, I will explain to you how you can boost your immune system and feel happy every day using only your thoughts.Break the old cycle of unhappiness or dissatisfaction in your life and learn to create an abundance of new positive experiences with only your thoughts. Becoming aware of your thoughts will break the habit of negative thinking, over-thinking and stressful thinking by practicing any of the focus methods you are about to learn in this book. By the end of this guide, you will understand how to master relationships with your self and others which will allow you to live for the moment.
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DUNCAN FREMLIN - My Good Times With Stompin' Tom
Dec 8, 202400:32:53Tap to summarizeDuncan Fremlin’s new book My Good Times with Stompin’ Tom features over 35 stories, some crazy, others outrageous, but all true. They’re behind the scene antics from his 25-year friendship with Stompin’ Tom. There are road stories, studio stories and hangin’ out stories. Tyler Stewart from the Barenaked Ladies writes, “Fremlin’s jaw-dropping recollections will leave you laughing in awe and brimming with national pride…”Duncan has played four decades plus with Whiskey Jack, performing their unique brand of Canadian country music coast to coast. In the 1980’s, they were featured weekly on CBC TV’s Tommy Hunter Show. Watching the Whiskey Jack segment (The Ol’ Back Porch) every Friday night, a retired Stompin’ Tom Connors would become an avid Whiskey Jack fan, enjoying the humour and the amazing musicianship, along with 2 million of his fellow Canadians. When Stompin’ Tom resumed his career after 13 years away, he called Whiskey Jack and invited them to join him in the studio to record his acclaimed album, “Dr. Stompin’ Tom… Eh?”. These two Canadian musical institutions would continue to perform and record often together until Tom’s death in 2014. Those years with Stompin’ Tom were the seeds that blossomed into the show they tour with today, Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom.
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ANGELA DAVEY - F*ck You PTSD!
Dec 8, 202400:35:29Tap to summarizeAngela Davey is an Author & Self-Help Blogger.“I am an author dedicated to promoting my books and sharing my expertise through a self-help blog. As a passionate writer, I offer valuable insights and practical advice to help others on their personal growth journeys.”Angela Davey is a self-help author. She is the author of F*ck You PTSD: 30 Things YOU Can Try to Help You Feel Better and the e-book Understanding Self-Care: Seven Important Things to Consider.F*ck You PTSD: 30 Things YOU Can Try to Help You Feel Better – Tired of suffering in silence? Yearning to take charge of your life? Ready to say “f*ck you” to PTSD-or whatever it is you’re struggling with-and try something radically different?In F*ck You PTSD, trauma-informed wellness expert Angela Davey takes the “woo-woo” out of alternative healing practices to help readers move through mental health challenges, heal invisible wounds, and achieve a greater state of well-being. With remarkable candor and refreshing pragmatism, Davey details her own mental health struggles, as well as the wellness journey of her husband, a police officer with PTSD.Clarity, accessibility, and reader autonomy are top priorities in the presentation of these thirty recommended healing practices, which include reiki, grounding, breathwork, sleep, mindfulness, and more. Davey refuses to sugarcoat: “Some of this stuff is going to sound strange or hokey. Some of it you will scoff at. Some of it you will decide to try because ‘why not’? ALL of it has the potential to help you get better. You’re in charge.”And with that first acknowledgement, you’ve already begun. Read on for some necessary real-talk, entertaining profanity, and the tools and encouragement you need to reclaim your power and kick PTSD to the curb.
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M.D. DUNN - You Get Bigger As You Go
Nov 27, 202400:32:09Tap to summarizeM.D. Dunn is a musician, singer/songwriter, poet and author, having written three books, Even The Weapons (2014), Fancy Clapping (2012), and Ghost Music (2010). You Get Bigger as You Go: Bruce Cockburn’s Influence and Evolution is his first non-fiction book, released in 2024.You Get Bigger as You Go: Bruce Cockburn’s Influence and Evolution is the perfect beginner’s guide to the music and the artist, and a fun addition to any fan’s library. Photographs from archivist Daniel Keebler span decades and show Cockburn in his natural habitat, on stage and in the studio.Bruce Cockburn has enthralled audiences with his insightful lyrics and innovative guitar playing for over half a century. Hit songs like “Wondering Where the Lions Are,” “If I Had a Rocket Launcher,” and “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” are just part of the story. In You Get Bigger as You Go: Bruce Cockburn’s Influence and Evolution, musician and writer M.D. Dunn takes the reader on a humorous and obsessive quest to track Cockburn’s significant cultural footprint. Interviews with producers, musicians, activists, fans, as well as Bruce’s career-long manager, the legendary Bernie Finkelstein, and with the enigmatic Mr. Cockburn himself form the core of this critical assessment and appreciation. In these conversations, Cockburn and friends celebrate a life of music and social engagement.
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RANDY RUSSON - Tales Of An Old Hockey Writer
Nov 27, 202400:35:08Tap to summarizeRandy Russon has released his first book, Tales Of An Old Hockey Writer. Randy is a long-time sportswriter and sportscaster in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and currently with Sault This Week as its sports editor. His first job was with CKCY 920 Radio, hired by then station director, Paul Leonard, in the mid 1970s. That is its own story.Randy’s knowledge of the Sault Ste. Marie hockey scene and its history is unparalleled, and his memory quasi-impeccable.ONE NIGHT IN WINDSOR (an excerpt from Tales Of An Old Hockey Writer by Randy Russon)If I had a dollar for every tale that I could recant from days and nights and months and years spent in Windsor, I would be able to increase my net worth by at least a thousand bucks. But this one, as it relates to hockey, is one of my all time favourites.It was a Thursday night in Windsor early during the 1975-1976 season — my first year in the media — and the Spitfires had just finished playing an Ontario Hockey League game against the Soo Greyhounds. I had hitched a ride on the team bus from Sault Ste. Marie to Windsor with the intention of staying in town for a few days after the game. I had a girlfriend in Windsor at the time and hadn’t seen her since the summer and was looking forward to taking her to venerable Windsor Arena for the game — and out for a few drinks after.So, after the game, it was to — where else — my uncle Steve’s bar, the Grand Tavern on Howard Ave., for a few beers. Which, of course, were followed by a few more. After several glasses of Old Vienna on tap and a nice visit with my uncle, last call came and went and we left the bar. We were hungry so we headed over to nearby Ing’s Restaurant on Goyeau St. for some of Windsor’s best Chinese food. Afterwards, we walked back to where the Greyhounds were staying downtown, at the Viscount Hotel on Ouelette St., since I had a room there for the night.Avoiding the crowded hotel lobby elevator — it was about 3:00 a.m. or so — we decided to take the stairs up to my room. We had just reached the second or third flight of stairs when we suddenly came face to face with Muzz MacPherson, who was the head coach of the Greyhounds, in the stair well. Muzz looked a bit startled when he first saw us but quickly regained his bravado and motioned for us to go on ahead. Which was easier said than done.That is because, as Muzz was standing in front of us with his suit pants in disarray, there was a rather large woman in front of him, performing an act of, well, you know. Funny thing was, the woman paid no heed to us and just continued to do what she was in the process of doing. As for us, as we resumed our jaunt up the stairs, I dared take a glance back at Muzz. He just smiled and winked at me, showing absolutely no embarrassment at being caught in the act.At any rate, without going into further detail from the night, I ended up seeing Muzz in the hotel lobby the next day as the Greyhounds were getting ready to board the team bus for London, where they were to play the Knights that evening.And Muzz mentioned absolutely nothing from the events of the previous night except to look me straight in the eyes and say, “Remember kid, what happens on the road stays on the road.” Then he winked his trademark wink at me, chuckled out loud, and boarded the bus from Windsor to London.There was, and always will be, only one Muzz.
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SARA TESSIER (vol. 3) - Angus Is My Hero
Nov 27, 202400:33:21Tap to summarizeSara Tessier is a tireless pollinator promoter, advocating on the profound importance that these incredible creatures serve. Sara shares her vast knowledge through her imaginative children’s books as the author, illustrator and publisher. Sara’s latest book is Angus Is A Hero.Angus Is A Hero – A terrible summer storm was coming to Blueberry Forest. The skies were getting dark, even though it was only 5 pm on a warm summer evening. Angus, the hummingbird, was getting very concerned.Previous books from Sara Tessier:Velvet the Monarch Butterfly: In Search of Milkweed – Velvet has just returned to her old spot to lay her eggs and finds that the milkweed is no longer there. Her friend Marigold helps her to find some.Queenie the Honeybee and Willow. Two honeybee stories in one! It’s a fun book that teaches incredible facts about the world of bees. Sara knows even more about monarch butterflies and somewhere in her future can see writing a book about that world.Email: saratessier007@hotmail.ca
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MARYTĖ RUNNING - The Bully Next Door
Nov 27, 202400:33:28Tap to summarizeThe Bully Next Door is Book Four in From the Heart Collection. Each book/story stands alone.In this book, Hailey finds out there is a new girl coming to her class. The excitement fades however when the new girl arrives with an older brother Fred. Fred is in Hailey's older siblings class and it turns out he's quite the bully.Hailey's older brother Gavin has to deal with the bullying but all is not what it seems. Something is going on. Why is Fred such a bully and what can be done?Hailey and her best friend Quinn discover bullying has many reasons and Gavin discovers something else when the bully moves in next door...Illustrated by Kevin George.Oliver Dorian is a young boy who lives by the sea in a small fishing village called Brigus, in Newfoundland, Canada. He comes from a fishing family who depend on the mighty sea for much of their food and livelihood.Oliver wonders how mighty the sea really is after seeing the effects of trash and garbage. But it is an encounter with an endangered blue whale called 'Big Blue' that makes Oliver realize just how fragile the sea really is.A school contest helps Oliver find his voice and with his best friend Bo, he is able to tell others how we can protect the sea and its creatures. Oliver's idea is something all of us can do for our planet and its waters.Come join Oliver and Bo on their adventure and learn how you can help too.Visit: maryterunning.com
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DIANE SIMS - Living Beyond The Shadow
Nov 27, 202400:38:05Tap to summarizeIn ‘Living Beyond The Shadow’, a compelling and poignant story unfolds. This book chronicles the life of Diane Sims, a writer originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario who now makes Stratford, Ontario her home. After a lifetime battling multiple sclerosis, ovarian cancer, and a deteriorating bowel, the author has now chosen to end her life’s journey through Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). In this deeply personal, often provocative narrative, Sims takes her readers on a remarkable journey, one that commences with the initial MS diagnosis. Undeterred by often serious medical setbacks, Sims embarked on what would become a final journalism career. Sims’ portfolio included five captivating books before she decided to tell her life story without constraint. This memoir is not just a reflection on illness and mortality. It is equally a celebration of resilience, passion, and the indomitable human spirit.A Publisher’s Note:Diane Sims is brave beyond words. A simple, assertive sentiment that cannot do full justice to a fine memoir and an even better person. There is no small irony in the fact that our Sault Ste Marie-based publishing house is bringing Diane’s life story full circle. The Sault was where Diane was born, lived, and attended high school. Lifelong friendships were forged in this city. It is here Diane first encountered the grim, relentless shadow that has assumed a variety of sinister forms for nearly 50 years. Serious disease means that often intense pain and significant physical limitations have been Diane’s constant companions. There would be no shame ever in giving in to such overwhelming forces or deciding that life would be lived on the shadow’s terms. After all, we are only human.And yet – it is Diane’s essential humanity that propels her story forward. She has never lost her joy of living. I am proud to have helped Diane craft this fine memoir, one that will stand as a testament to what ‘being human’ really means. At the same time, I am grateful for the opportunity to know such a uniquely gifted person. Diane gradually subdued and then vanquished the shadow by living life on her terms – and this book is proof.Bryan DaviesTagona Press, Sault Ste Marie
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DOUGLAS THOMSON - Spirituality & A New Way Forward
Nov 27, 202400:34:09Tap to summarizeI am a new writer who stepped out and went well beyond my comfort zone when writing my first published book. I kept hearing a voice saying it was something I had to do. I am an older man and have led a life, that I now look back on, as quite an adventure. I had to struggle in my early days, but when I met the love of my life I never looked back. Now we have been married to for 55 years. We have been enriched with two exceptional children and three grandsons. I served for 29 years as a Military Officer living all over Canada and the world. On retirement we opened the Family Wellness Centre and the British Columbia Institute of Holistic Studies, an accredited holistic school, and we had many other life-altering experiences that have influenced my writing. I was blessed to have a guide who helped me and a wife who supported and loved me. Everything included in these books reflect our experiences.Your journey through life is not about gathering wealth or succeeding in a chosen field. It is about experiencing emotional events which your spirit may have chosen to encounter or your life path provided. Doing so with the handicap of not fully understanding how the spiritual system functions and what you may encounter often leaves people confused and angry. They believe they are failures instead of recognizing they are learning and growing spiritually.
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RICHARD JONES - Bushplane Stories
Nov 10, 202400:32:19Tap to summarizeRichard Jones lives in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario with his wife and two young children. Though originally from Wales, his wife was born and raised in the Sault. In 2007, on his first visit to Canada and Sault Ste. Marie, Richard’s wife took him to the Bushplane Museum. He has been back many times since.Bailey the Bushplane is the first in a planned series of children’s books by Bushplane Stories. The stories, written by Richard, illustrated by Amy, and printed in Sault Ste. Marie, are about a group of bushplane friends that operate out of a small airport in Northern Ontario. Each book will feature bushplanes found within the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Bushplanes and a Train, is a sequel to the first book, Bailey the Bushplane.Bushplanes and a Train introduces a trio of new characters – Bella the Helicopter, Brooke the Beech and Tristan the Train – to the gang of Bailey the Beaver, Emily Seebee and Olly the Otter fromthe original story.The sequel also serves as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Ontario Provincial Air Service.Bailey The Bushplane tells the story of spirited yet insecure bush plane Bailey, Bailey The Beaver. Bailey is determined to fly important bushplane missions, but this inadvertently leads the team of bushplane friends into trouble when an out of control forest fire approaches a remote trading post.
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