I’m a contender in the International Impact Book Awards for author of the year for my book Greenwich Meridian Memoir.
The memoir tracks our two-generation saga about the escape from former Czechoslovakia to the USA.
What I consider unique about the book is that each family member gives his or her POV of what happened to us.
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WATCH THE RIVER. STAY OUT OF THE WOODS. AND WHATEVER YOU DO—DON’T FOLLOW THE LIGHTS.
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Westville was never the kind of town where people went missing—
until the night thirteen-year-old Millie Thompson vanished without a trace.
Hometown cop Casey Benson is no stranger to regret. When Millie disappears, his quiet routine shatters. What begins as a missing persons case quickly spirals into something far more disturbing—
corporate cover-ups, shadowy government agents, and a secret buried deep beneath Westville’s streets.
Meanwhile, Millie’s best friend, Olivia Fischer, refuses to stay sidelined. She was the last to see Millie—and she knows something else is out there.
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Hello everyone,
Welcome to the special For the Love of Books Podcast episode featuring indie and small press authors with host author Emma Palova.
I would like to thank our sponsors Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent.
Today, we will be chatting about AI and its impact on authors and vice versa as we navigate this evolving landscape with rising anxiety and opportunity.
Leading our discussion is Dr. C. Daniel Miller, known as The Copyright Detective—a copyright consultant and co-owner of Integrated Writer Services, LLC. He’s also the author of the award-winning Copyright Clearance for Creatives, now being updated to include a vital new section on AI in its second edition.
Dr. Miller speaks and conducts workshops on copyright-related topics. His presentations include “Copyright Basics” and “Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” for authors, independent publishers, and other creative professionals.
Joining us on the author panel are authors:
🖊️ Jean Davis – speculative fiction author of the Narvan Series.
🖊️ Andrew Allen Smith – action-thriller author and blogger behind 29000sunsets
🖊️ Ingar Rudholm – YA fantasy author of the Traveling Circus series
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Easter Monday spread
The Czech Republic celebrates Easter Monday with traditions such as “pomlazka” or the whipping of women and girls, mainly in villages.
Men and boys braid whips from willow branches during the Holy Week before Easter Monday. They gather in groups and go from household to household to get ribbons, shots, colored eggs, and desserts in exchange for whipping.
This elaborate holiday starts early in the morning and runs into late afternoon until there are no shots or colored eggs left. The results vary from village to village.
Plum brandy or slivovitz flows freely because many households make their own brandy. Our @Moravian Sons Distillery https://moraviansonsdistillery.com honors this tradition with our own brand made in Michigan from Michigan Castleton and Stanley plums.
This Easter, we combined the old and the new. We served shots of slivovitz and blue jello shots in cups. Mom Ella made a delicious walnut cake, and we had Louisiana-style ribs.
There is a Monday Easter mass in the Czech Republic. And that brings to mind the sad news of the day. The Pope has died today on Easter Monday. I pray for him and our Catholic church to elect a new leader.
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The Passion of the Lord at St. Pat’s Church in Parnell started at 3 p.m. to the beautiful music of the choir.
A solemn celebration included the veneration of the cross.
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The Easter Triduum starts this evening on Holy Thursday with the Lord’s Supper, continues with Good Friday into Easter Vigil on Saturday. This week is known as the Holy Week in the catholic religion.
The washing of the feet signifies humbleness and humility.
Before washing the feet, Fr. Cavera presented the oils.
Featured photo: Czech egg batik art. Watch for a post about Czech Easter starting this Sunday and running through Easter Monday.
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I entered this award contest by public vote with my Greenwich Meridian Memoir about our immigration saga from former Czechoslovakia on the backdrop of two major historic events: Prague Spring 1968 and Velvet Revolution in 1989.. Vote for my book today. Author Emma Palova. Voting information is not public.
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“You can’t say the last evil person in this world was Hitler.”
Those were the words of Circuit Court Judge Timothy Kenny when he spoke of Ronald Lloyd Bailey, a Michigan serial killer serving a life sentence without parole.
Depraved Obsession: The Gripping True Story of Law Enforcement’s Hunt for a Sadistic Serial Killer launches on May 6.
Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery, Doc Chavent, and author Carla Stockton.
Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of Depraved Obsession.
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I am looking for sponsors for the AI and all episodes. Please contact Emma Palova at emmapalova123@gmail.com for details by April 15. Sponsorship is $40 through May 24. The sponsors gain visibility and their names will be read at the beginning of each episode on all major podcasting apps. Authors can sponsor themselves, and they will be given priority in reruns.
The For the Love of Books Podcast has 5,294 downloads and 163 episodes. It targets both readers and authors.
The podcast features indie and small press authors who talk about their craft and offer a book giveaway.
The panelists are Dr. Dan Miller, authors Jean Davis, Andrew Smith, and host author Emma Palova.
Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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In a world increasingly shaped by AI-driven innovation, how do we navigate the complexities of copyright law? This presentation explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property, addressing pressing questions about authorship, ownership, and accountability. Through real-world case studies, legal insights, and ethical perspectives, we will examine the challenges and opportunities AI brings to creative industries. Join us as we discuss strategies for creators, businesses, and policymakers to adapt to this rapidly evolving landscape, fostering a fair and innovative future for all.
Dr. C. Daniel Miller is a co-founder and co-owner of Integrated Writer Services, LLC, which provides copyright consulting and clearance service. He formerly served as president of the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA), previously known as the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. Dr. Miller regularly speaks and conducts workshops on copyright-related topics. His presentations include“Copyright Basics” and “Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” which are aimed at authors, independent publishers, and other creative professionals. Anyone dealing with copyright has to understand how the use of artificial Intelligence impacts the copyrightability of everything today. In addition to his consulting work, Dr. Miller is working on a second edition of the award-winning Copyright Clearance for Creatives, which serves as a guide to copyright issues for the creative community. The new edition will include a section on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). Through his various roles, Dr. Miller contributes to the copyright literacy of individuals needed to help them ethically create and use copyrighted materials in the digital age
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