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This week, I hopped into The RV and virtually traveled to London to chat with the fabulous journalist, broadcaster, and author Ellen Frazer-Jameson. With a career spanning decades, Ellen has written more than twenty books and interviewed over a thousand people during her time as a BBC radio presenter. Her positivity is contagious, and her curiosity about people and the world shines through everything she does. Her love for writing and travel has taken her around the globe four times, including a remarkable 103-day voyage aboard the iconic Queen Mary 2, which inspired her latest book. Hello Ellen, welcome to…

I had a great conversation with J.S. Nathaniel on The Relatable Voice Podcast. J.S. is incredibly easy to talk to, and it was a truly amazing interview. He’s truly talented. J.S. is both a poet and a dark fiction author who writes gothic and dystopian stories, exploring themes of emotional resilience and identity through powerful storytelling. His latest book, Dominion of the Divine, is out now. Hello J.S, welcome to BrandEducation! Please tell us a bit about yourself. I’ve always been drawn to stories that explore emotion, resilience, and the quiet moments that shape who we become. Writing has been…

Verlin Darrow is a psychotherapist who lives with his equally qualified psychotherapist wife in the woods near Monterey Bay, Northern California—where, when necessary, they diagnose each other. A new columnist for The Relatable Voice Magazine and a talented author of many books, Verlin brings a life richly lived to the page. His new book, Kinney’s Quarry, has just been released. From playing professional volleyball in Italy to surviving earthquakes, near-miss volcanic eruptions, and his own internal adventures, his voice is thoughtful, witty, and deeply human. Being Human In an earlier era of my life, I believed that if I could…

Stories have always had the power to bring people together — across cultures, languages, and borders. In August 2026, that spirit of connection will once again take center stage with the return of The RV Book Fair, a vibrant virtual event dedicated to celebrating authors, storytellers, and the creative voices shaping today’s literary world. What began in 2021 as an innovative idea to connect writers and readers globally has grown into a thriving international community. Now approaching its fifth edition, The RV Book Fair has become a beloved annual event where authors, screenwriters, actors, and creatives gather to share their…

This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with author Samuel R.W. Clark. Samuel is both a student and a writer, whose life is a unique blend of discipline and creativity. While pursuing a degree in Exercise Science, he is also building imaginative worlds filled with themes of leadership, love, and legacy. His latest release, The Eternal Tide, the fourth book in the Secrets of Hawaii series, is out now at Amazon. Hello Samuel, welcome to BrandEducation! For listeners meeting you for the first time, could you introduce yourself and tell us a little about who you are? My name…

For Alex Palamariu, writing is more than publishing a book. It’s about the feeling readers get when they turn the last page and immediately want another story. As a young author already inspiring friends and even grown-ups, Alex believes imagination is something everyone can use. In this interview, he talks about joy, inspiration, and why creating stories matters at any age Hello Alex, welcome to BrandEducation! When someone reads your books, what do you hope they feel? Alex: Joy. That’s the biggest thing. I want people to enjoy reading and feel happy turning the pages. I also want them to…

Welcome to February: Edition 42 of The Relatable Voice Magazine February has arrived—a month that invites reflection, connection, and celebration. Often associated with love in all its forms, this beautiful season encourages us to pause and appreciate the people, passions, and stories that enrich our lives. We are thrilled to welcome you to Edition 42 of The Relatable Voice magazine, a space filled with creativity, inspiration, and meaningful storytelling. In this issue, we are delighted to feature the multitalented Melissa Morelli Lacroix, a Canadian author, educator, and accomplished pianist who has been a cherished member of the RV community since…

Steven Joseph Brings Zen, Humor, and Galactic Mayhem Together in Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz! Steven Joseph is many things at once: a first-generation American, a veteran attorney and negotiator, a prolific public speaker, a modern humorist—and, unmistakably, a real New Yorker. His life story is defined by balance and contradiction. A fully cured former overweight individual, Joseph has completed the Boston Marathon five times and the New York City Marathon an astonishing sixteen times, all while practicing the art of Zen to stay grounded. Yet for all his achievements, he remains refreshingly self-aware, often noting that while he…

Hello Pat, welcome to BrandEducation and The RV Book Fair! How long have you been writing, what inspired you to write and when did you publish your first book? I wrote and published my first book DAISY, during the Covid lockdown. I was alone, having been abandoned by my husband of 26 years and I wrote just to allay my boredom and frustration. In the five years since then, I have written and published 9 books, with another 4 coming out next year. Now I have started I can’t seem to stop! I notice that all of your books are…

Hi Melissa, welcome to BrandEducation and The RV Book Fair! As both a pianist and writer, how has music shaped the way you write?  Good question. My musical background makes me very aware of sound and flow, which leads me to write by editing as I go. Years of practicing and teaching piano trained me to focus on small details to shape a whole piece. While many say editing-as-you-go slows writing and disrupts inspiration, free-writing has always felt unnatural to me. During my Distance Learning MA at Lancaster University, my tutor Michelene Wandor—also a musician—assured me that if editing while…