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Emma Palova, born in Czech Republic, is an author, a writer, a screenwriter, a journalist, a photographer, a designer and the founder of Emma Blogs, LLC, based in Lowell, Michigan. Currently, she is working on her memoir "Greenwich Meridian" which she intends to turn into a screenplay. Palova started her blog EW Emma's Writings at http://emmaplova.com in support of the publication of her memoir in January, 2013. The blog has grown into a passion and a company that designs blogs for other people under the umbrella of Emma Blogs. Palova is a prolific online publisher open to new ideas and to new horizons. A natural innovator, Palova loves to create progressive brands into the future. Check out her inspirational post "Desert epiphany" and the authors page on About_me and on Facebook. I am looking forward to seeing you around the greater Grand Rapids area and on my blog. I am seeking an agent or a publisher for the memoir that I intend to publish for my mom Ella's 80 birthday on Aug. 23. I celebrated my fourth anniversary on the WordPress publishing platform on Jan. 15th, 2017 with more than 1,000 followers and 500 plus posts. Love always, Emma

In his second book after Carbon Footprint, Donny Winter tackles issues beyond the glitz of stepping out as an LGBTQ+poet, educator, and activist.

The sophomore collection of poems Feats of Alchemy takes readers on a perilous adventure through a futuristic and dystopian world. His experimental free verse poems use science fiction, natural, and pop-cultural images to metaphorically illustrate his experiences as a gay man navigating the different obstacles society presents after coming out.

These poems create a cyberpunk-inspired, symbolic world centered around the cyborg, Solus Arcane, who seeks to understand their existence free of oppressive forces and strives to unlearn the programming given to them by their oppressive creator.

Together, our bodies are welded and soldered by the forces of those seeking to silence, erase, or oppress. Feats of Alchemy acts as a circuit board connecting us with pathways toward self-sovereignty beyond artifice.

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of this fine collection of poems such as “This Closet is a Chrysalis.”

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Taurus horoscope is right on target today

January 25, 2022 emmapalova 1 Comment

Taurus Daily Horoscope

by Tarot.com Astrologers

The answers are always in the stars and the planets, how they are positioned in the Galaxy, and their alignment. Sometimes that impacts our major decisions and uncertainties. What might be good for one is not that great for another.

I am reconsidering going to Florida because of the virus and its impacts.

Taurus horoscope is right on target today. Check it out and revisit your travel plans. — Florida sunsets.

January 25, 2022: The most important journey for you right now might be one of self-knowledge. As wandering Mercury returns to your 9th House of Travel today, you may need to review your plans for an upcoming trip. Any misunderstandings can probably be resolved in your favor as long as you put in the effort. What you might have to work out on your own, though, is whether or not you still want to go. Ask yourself if what you want has substantially changed lately and act accordingly.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nonviolent Civil Disobedience — Dawn Pisturino’s Blog

January 17, 2022 emmapalova Leave a comment

“World peace through nonviolent means is neither absurd nor unattainable. All other methods have failed. Thus, we must begin anew. Nonviolence is a good starting point. Those of us who believe in this method can be voices of reason, sanity, and understanding amid the voices of violence, hatred, and emotion. We can very well set […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nonviolent Civil Disobedience — Dawn Pisturino’s Blog

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Sunny Sunday

January 17, 2022 emmapalova Leave a comment

Inspirations from the Gospel and Louvre

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The wedding at Cana was today’s Gospel reading according to John. It is one of my favorite readings. It has inspired countless works of art.

I remember standing flabbergasted in front of the 267 by 391 inches “The Wedding Feast at Cana” painting by Paolo Veronese housed inside the Louvre’s largest room, the Salles des Etats in 2013 during my big trip to Europe with our daughter Doc Chavent.

The depiction of images in my head of the wedding after each Gospel reading was towering in front of me in all its monstrosity and beauty, all at once. I had to sit down on a bench to take it all in. So did everyone else.

The Louvre Museum in Paris overwhelmed me and had an everlasting impact on me in many different ways. After seeing “The Da Vinci Code” movie, I…

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Sunny Sunday

January 16, 2022 emmapalova 1 Comment

The wedding at Cana was today’s Gospel reading according to John. It is one of my favorite readings. It has inspired countless works of art.

The Louvre Museum in Paris overwhelmed me and had an everlasting impact on me in many different ways. After seeing “The Da Vinci Code” movie, I was determined to be inside that museum to get the energy from all the art and see the masters.

Even today, I can’t exactly describe how I felt in face of the majestic paintings including La Joconde or Mona Lisa. The painting is a lot smaller than I had imagined, and it’s guarded and shielded, and roped off. I have a print at home from the museum gift shop, along with my other masters’ gallery.

Paintings have always been a huge source of inspiration.

I would need at least a month to go through the entire museum and all its galleries.

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YA novel ”Thanks, Carissa, For Ruining My Life” set for February release

January 14, 2022 emmapalova 1 Comment

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Author Dallas Woodburn skillfully flips friends into lovers in the love triangle between Carissa, Brad, and Rose using two points of view.

Set for February release the friends-to-lovers romance delivers a heartwarming message about self-improvement, identity, and acceptance in an image-obsessed culture.

This is Woodburn’s second novel with a short story collection How To Make Paper When the World is Ending slated for June publication.

A former John Steinbeck Fellow in Creative Writing, Woodburn’s writing has been honored with the Cypress & Pine Short Fiction Award, the international Glass Woman Prize, and four Pushcart Prize nominations.

When she’s not writing, Dallas hosts the podcast “Overflowing Bookshelves.” Woodburn is also a book doula.

Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Woodburn’s new novel.

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Upcoming Events & Readings

January 13, 2022 emmapalova Leave a comment

I am pleased to announce that poet Donny Winter will be my guest today on For the Love of Books Podcast. Winter will read two of his poems.

The recording posts tomorrow on podbean at

http://emmapalova123.podbean.com

Donny Winter

2022 has come in roaring for me on the creative writing front. I will be attending and featured in a number of poetry readings throughout January and February. If you’d like to attend any of these events, below is a list. All of these are scheduled in EST.

Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. – For the Love of Books Podcast Interview

Friday, January 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. – Meet Michigan Poet Donny Winter! (Reading)

Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. – Guest Appearance: Between the Lines Podcast

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. – Brown Bag Talk: Feats of Alchemy, HLC

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. – GAS Poetry Reading

Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. – Alien Buddha Press Live Reading on Twitter

Thank you all for your endless support! Keep writing, friends!

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Indie authors represent a diverse group

January 10, 2022 emmapalova 2 Comments

January author on "For the Love of Books Podcast" represent various genres. — Indie authors from left to right starting at top row: Dallas Woodburn, Donny Winter. Middle row: Erik Bean and Renae Micou. Bottom row: Stacey Rourke, not pictured Tony Lindsay.

By Emma Palova

Lowell, MI – I am very excited to announce the author line-up of diverse authors for the upcoming episodes on “For the Love of Books Podcast.” They are Dallas Woodburn, Donny Winter, Erik Bean, Renae Micou, Stacey Rourke, and Tony Lindsay.

Each author brings their own different perspective to common questions that we all ask from inspiration to stance on issues.

Since this is the beginning of 2022, which sounds futuristic to me, we will be talking about creative goals and tips to succeed in the literary world.

How do you start and finish a book from the original idea to the final marketing plan?

I’ve been privileged to meet only a few authors featured on the podcast “For the Love of Books” in person at authors’ events. So, I am happy to be able to bring their expertise to all listeners via the podcasting magic on all major apps.

Even though Covid has been bad for all of us, in a way it united us in our common fight not only against the disease but against bias, since the virus strikes all equally.

Then, the Zoom technology that enables podcasting the best shines because of the pandemic.

Find time to listen to all of these indie authors at their best.

Here is the podbean link

Become a guest and or a sponsor of the show. This show is made possible thanks to the generosity of Doc Chavent.

Thank you for listening and have a great new year 2022.

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MotownWriters Meetup Notes 2021 – 2022

January 7, 2022 emmapalova Leave a comment

I am very excited to have Sylvia Hubbard on “For the Love of Books Podcast” in February. You can ask questions for Sylvia here or on the facebook page “For the Love of Books Podcast.”

I just got done listening to the replay of the meetup notes with Sylvia Hubbard, and it was awesome. Hubbard is incredibly knowledgeable about the media business.

This session was about how to land an interview with the media on podcasts. I could also speak to that extensively. The podcasters are actually looking for guests. You just have to find the right fit for your work.

And just like Hubbard said, you have to weave your message into the podcast message. Each podcast has a certain message. That means, you need to familiarize yourself with the show.

Among the many resources, there is a podcastguest.com directory.

Motown Writers Network . . . Michigan Literary Network

Notes are listed if the presenters allows. Otherwise you’ll have to contact the presenter for those notes.

Grab meetup notes here: https://sylviahubbard1.gumroad.com/l/TjCOt

Most Meetup notes in PowerPoint or a pdf. The initial sheet only has a link to August and September.

October, November and December of 2021 is in the versions you’ll have to select. Upcoming year of 2021 will be also there.

You’ll also get Canva templates to help you promote and our popular book checklist.

If you want for free just put in 0.00, but if you’d like to make a kind donation to help our network strengthen, thank you. We appreciate any and all donations given.

Some of them demand a charge for a very low fee, but only because there were researched well, with links and to help our literary network.

Grab meetup notes here: https://sylviahubbard1.gumroad.com/l/TjCOt

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In ”Shadows” Emma fights to follow her heart before Civil War

December 22, 2021 emmapalova Leave a comment

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Author Jules Nelson emphasizes women’s role in history before Civil War rocked the nation in her book “Shadows.”

It was an era when men entered history as pioneers while women ensured that everything else around was a success.

“Girls and women played a huge part in history,” said Nelson. “History is not just about men. What we do is important even if it does not make it into a history class.”

With her deep love for history in its quirkiness, Nelson portrays the main character Emma in the shadows of times marked by rumors that can create a shadowy reputation.

Nelson encourages everyone to read and write reviews.

“Reviews are like tips for writers,” she said. “It’s what gets us noticed.”