Author: Lucia Matuonto

BUILDING THE FUTURE ONE CHARACTER AT A TIME By Gary Morgenstein Science fiction writers are often expected to predict the future. I’m not interested in being a prophet. Since my novels begin in 2098, I’ll probably be too old to know if I was right. As a writer of dystopian political fiction, my job is to create unique new worlds flavored with a faint connection to today, but with a vastly different tomorrow complete with its own rules. The first two books of my critically acclaimed trilogy A Mound Over Hell (hailed as “1984 Meets Shoeless Joe”) and A Fastball…

By Ravi Sahay Across nations, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought our healthcare system to our knees. What can we do? What are the overarching lessons for us? Here’s an idea in a catchphrase: “Build Immunity and Build Community” is the sustainable solution for individuals, families, and countries. Why? Based on collected data on infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, it has become apparent, immunocompromised people comprise the largest share of this pandemic calamity. Hence, strong immunity is the best preventative measure against all sickness including future pandemics. How? By educating everyone about how to build and achieve a healthy microbiome. A healthy…

Welcome back to today’s episode of The Relatable Voice! The RV is headed to New York to chat with Jenny Manion. Jenny is an energy healer, intuitive coach and author. Her book “A Short Path to Change: 30 Ways to Transform your Life” is out now. So what does it mean to Re-Awaken YOU? Well, we are all born with unlimited potential, imagination and unconditional love from our soul. As we progress through life we have our challenges, many of us experience trauma and less then perfect relationships with someone in our family, friends, school mates and teachers, co-workers, significant…

We are back again with another episode of The Relatable Voice. The RV headed to Highland Park, IL to speak with Michael Pickard. Michael has a talent for reinventing himself and is now an author of novels and short stories. His book “Forward and Back” is launching on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Michael is a husband, a father, and a grandfather (G.Pa) to three precious G.Kids. Madison, Lucas, and Kayla. He used to have a heart but they stole it. He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and settled in Highland Park, a suburb about 30 miles due north of…

Zeroing in on a Zero Waste Lifestyle I have always been inspired by big ideas. The process of bringing those ideas to life, with real and sustainable impact through practical action, is a consistent driving force for me. Working at the International Finance Corporation for 25 years—the private sector arm of the World Bank—I was lucky to hold positions that had a lot of meaning to me, including as head of the organization’s climate change group. I loved being able to shape the institution’s direction in this strategic area, but I didn’t love the tension I felt when I would…

Welcome to another episode of the Relatable Voice Podcast.  We are on the road to Clearwater, Florida to chat with Kelly Caleb. She is the author of the ”Now Cow Helps book series”, centered around a Cow who teaches mindfulness and other positive skills to the other animals she meets. Kelly Caleb is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Master Certified Addictions Professional (MCAP) in Clearwater, FL. She is also certified as a hypnotherapist and in ART Accelerated Resolution Therapy (for trauma, anxiety, and other issues). She has a history of working in community mental health, adolescent detox and…

In 2022, you are probably searching for the next books to add to your TBR for the new year. And we have some very tempting titles lining up for the next few months. If you want to diversify your literary taste, here you’ll find an exclusive list with already published titles and also some books that you can pre-order. Find more on https://www.blackchateauenterprises.com/ Laurel Anne Hill – Plague Of Flies If you are looking for a magical historical fiction, this one might be for you. Based in 1864 Mexico, the story follows Catalina, a brave young girl who has to…

We are back again with another episode of The Relatable Voice. The RV headed to Columbus Ohio to speak with Heather Mathes. Heather is a retired professional model, and is now working in the world of nutrition, fitness and wellness. Her book “Paid to Be Perfect: The Secret to Finding Your Perfect” is out now. Heather Mathes began modeling in 1988. She continued modeling professionally after graduating from the Ohio State University with a B.S. in Marketing in 1993 before signing her first contract fit modeling with a major national retailer in 1996. After a 10-consecutive-year fit modeling contract, as…

By Sivan Hong Language holds power. We see this every day on our social media feeds, whether it’s something going viral on twitter or a meme on IG that speaks to exactly what we are feeling in the moment. That is why, as a woman with ADHD, I was so drawn to the term neurodiversity. Neurodiversity is a science-based concept that says that brain/learning differences, like Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, etc. are biologically normal or mainstream. It frames the challenges that come with neurodiversity as differences instead of framing them as deficits. For me, this was a huge “ah-ha” moment. This one…

By Shelley Kenow When I was nine years old I knew I wanted to be a teacher. The feeling never went away, but it changed over time. At first, I only wanted to teach general education third grade, then a few years later I added second grade. A few more years passed and I was thinking about first through third grade, no higher though as then the kids become sassy and begin to lose their love of learning. Never did I consider special education for more than a minute. Fast forward to my late twenties and there I was working…