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Jon Ramer is a space artist, writer, President of the International Association of Astronomical Artists, Fellow IAAA member, retired military officer, avid photographer and world traveller. IAAA/Jon Ramer’s Patreon page for the new book, Our Alien Earth. The post The Beauty of Space – Ep 16 with Jon Ramer appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

Ward Regan has a Ph.D. in Labor and Cultural History from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He teaches history and philosophy at New York University’s Liberal Studies Program. He edited and contributed to Great Books Written in Prison, published in 2015 by McFarland Press. His chapter “Thomas Paine: life during wartime” was published in the anthology Experiencing the French Revolution, published by Oxford University in 2013. He was also a Consulting Producer for the documentary Obit, released in 2017. Dr. Regan was also the first president of UAW 7902, the adjunct faculty union at New York University and The New School. The post Great Books Written In Prison – Ep 15 with Ward Regan appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

John F. Simon, Jr. is a visual artist and author of “Drawing Your Own Path” (Parallax Press, 2016) As one of the pioneers in the development of Software Art, his seminal work “Every Icon” was included in the 2000 Whitney Biennial and his ‘art appliances’ can be found in the permanent collections of The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and The Museum of Modern Art in New York, among others. Jon speaks with John about his book, Drawing Your Own Path: 33 Practices at the Crossroads of Art and Meditation. Relevant websites: Drawing Your Own Path book website John’s Daily Drawings John’s Professional and Gallery Work Social Media: Facebook group for Drawing Your Own Path Instagram for Drawing Your Own Path The post The Crossroads of Art and Meditation – Ep 14 with John F. Simon Jr. appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

Massimo is a philosopher of science and evolutionary biologist at the City College of New York. He holds PhDs in genetics, evolutionary biology, and philosophy. His areas of research include the nature of evolutionary theory and the phenomenon of pseudoscience. He has written for many outlets, including the New York Times, and has written or edited ten books. He blogs at platofootnote.org and howtobeastoic.org. Jon talks with Massimo about his book, How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy To Live A Modern Life. Social media for Massimo: Facebook Twitter Amazon Author The post How To Be A Stoic – Ep 13 with Massimo Pigliucci appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

Eileen Merwin has been fortunate to write and publish fables and other assorted forms of offbeat fiction for both children and adults. She earned an MFA in Creative Writing from Brooklyn College– and has been published in acclaimed children’s magazines Cricket and Spider, as well as having received the Vermont Playwrights Award and honorariums from Highlights and TADA Youth Theater in New York City. Currently she writes for Bearport Publishers in New York City and teaches literature & writing at ASA College in the heart of Herald Square where she credits her students with a constant stream of inspiration and encouragement. Piccolo: an Artist’s Tale, a novella, is the author’s third work of fiction published by Braiswick of Felixstowe, England. Eileen credits Trevor Lockwood, now retired editor in chief, for sustaining her as a writer with his good-natured sarcasm and sometimes searing wit. Web/Social Media for Eileen: Website: Book Bogglers Facebook: Book Bogglers Eileen’s LinkedIn The post Piccolo, An Artist

Deepak Unnikrishnan is a writer from Abu Dhabi and a resident of the States, who has lived in Teaneck, New Jersey, Brooklyn, New York and Chicago, Illinois. He has studied and taught at the Art Institute of Chicago and presently teaches at New York University Abu Dhabi. Temporary People, his first book, was the inaugural winner of the Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing. In this episode, Jon interviews Deepak about his new book, Temporary People. In the United Arab Emirates, foreign nationals constitute over 80 percent of the population. Brought in to construct the towering monuments to wealth that punctuate the skylines of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, this labor force works without the rights of citizenship, endures miserable living conditions, and is ultimately forced to leave the country. Until now, the humanitarian crisis of the so-called “guest workers” of the Gulf has barely been addressed in fiction. With his stunning, mind-altering debut novel Temporary People, Deepak Unnikrishnan delves into their

Dr. Lloyd Sederer is Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health, the nation’s largest state mental health system; Adjunct Professor at the Columbia/Mailman School of Public Health; Medical Editor for Mental Health at The Huffington Post; and a Contributing Writer to US News & World Report. Dr. Sederer is a monthly regular on Sirius-XM Insight Radio. He has published 7 books for professional audiences and 4 books for lay and student audiences, as well as 500 articles in medical and non-medical publications including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Commonweal Magazine, and Psychology Today. In this episode, Jon interviews Dr. Lloyd Sederer about his book Improving Mental Health: Four Secrets In Plain Sight. Social media for Dr. Lloyd Sederer: Facebook page Twitter Amazon Author GoodReads LinkedIn The post Improving Mental Health – Ep 10 with Dr. Lloyd Sederer appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

Who would have guessed a former surf shop owner would ever become the award-winning author of 22 books and a corporate training working with companies large and small? Nobody. Yet, that’s what Lee Silber did—and he did it by believing in himself (even when others didn’t) and running with his wild ideas. In this episode, Jon interviews Lee about his book Sunshine. Social media for Lee Silber: Facebook page Twitter YouTube Lee’s Blog Amazon Author GoodReads LinkedIn The post Finding Happiness – Ep 9 with Lee Silber appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

John Kaag is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and is the author of American Philosophy: A Love Story, published in October by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, that was recently named an New York Times Editors’ Choice and one of the Best Books of 2016 by National Public Radio. His writing has been featured in the NYT, WSJ, Harper’s, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. In this episode, Jon interviews John about his book American Philosophy, A Love Story. Social media for John Kaag: Twitter GoodReads The post American Philosophy, A Love Story – Ep 8 with John Kaag appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

Cecilia Galante is the author of three middle grade novels, three young-adult novels, an 8-book chapter book series, and two adult novels. Her first book, The Patron Saint of Butterflies, published in 2008, was the recipient of numerous awards, including an Original Voices Award by Borders, an Oprah Pick for Teens, and a Best Book of the Year by the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association. Her first adult novel, The Invisibles, published by Harper Collins, was released last summer to rave reviews in USA Today and Forbes Magazine. Her second adult novel, The Odds of Me and You, also with Harper Collins, will be published in February, 2017. Cecilia teaches eighth grade English at Wyoming Seminary’s Lower School, is a member of the faculty at Wilkes University’s Creative Writing Department, and has three children. In this episode, Jon interviews Cecilia about her book The Patron Saint of Butterflies. Social media for Cecilia: Facebook Author Page Instagram The post Our Past and Our Futures – Ep 7 with

Born José Miguel Sánchez Gómez, YOSS assumed his pen name in 1988, when he won the Premio David in the science fiction category for Timshel. Together with his peculiar pseudonym, the author’s aesthetic of an impenitent rocker has allowed him to stand out amongst his fellow Cuban writers. Earning a degree in Biology in 1991, he went on to graduate from the first ever course on Narrative Techniques at the Onelio Jorge Cardoso Center of Literary Training, in the year 1999. Today, Yoss writes both realistic and science fiction works. Alongside these novels, the author produces essays, reviews, and compilations, and actively promotes the Cuban science fiction literary workshops, Espiral and Espacio Abierto. In this episode, Jon interviews YOSS about his newest book, Super Extra Grande. The post Cuban science fiction – Ep 6 with YOSS appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

In this episode Jon speaks with Francis J. Greenburger, author of Risk Game: Portrait of an Entrepreneur. Francis J. Greenburger is the founder and CEO of Time Equities, Inc., a multibillion-dollar real estate investment and development company, as well as chairman of Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, a literary agency representing some of the most successful writers of our time. He is the founder of two important not-for-profit organizations, the Omi International Arts Center and the Greenburger Center for Social & Criminal Justice. He has served on the boards of over 15 nonprofit organizations for the arts, education, and criminal justice reform. Greenburger is also an active tennis players and skier, political cheerleader, and loving father of four children, each taking their unique journeys through life. Find Francis on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TimeEquitiesInc/ https://www.facebook.com/TimeEquitiesIncArtInBuildingsProgram https://www.facebook.com/Omi-International-Arts-Center-18525

In this episode Jon speaks with William Irwin, author of Free Dakota. William Irwin is Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Philosophy at King’s College and is the author of the Free Market Existentialist: Capitalism without Consumerism. He is also the author of Intentionalist Interpretation: A Philosophical Explanation and Defense. Irwin originated the philosophy and popular-culture genre of books with Seinfeld and Philosophy, The Simpsons and Philosophy, and The Matrix and Philosophy. Free Dakota is his first novel. Find Bill on social media: Facebook Twitter The post Secessionist Movements and Libertarianism – Ep 4 with William Irwin appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

In this episode Jon speaks with Tracey Baptiste. This is part two of a two part discussion. Tracey Baptiste, M. Ed. is the author of the middle grade novel THE JUMBIES and its forthcoming sequel. She is also the author of the young adult novel ANGEL’S GRACE, as well as nonfiction books for children such as THE TOTALLY GROSS HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT. Ms. Baptiste is on the faculty of Lesley University’s Creative Writing MFA program, and runs the editorial company Fairy Godauthor. Find Tracey on social media: Amazon Author Instagram Twitter Facebook The post Haitian Folktales with a Twist – Ep 3 with Tracey Baptiste (Part 2) appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

In this episode Jon speaks with Tracey Baptiste. This is part one of a two part discussion. Tracey Baptiste, M. Ed. is the author of the middle grade novel THE JUMBIES and its forthcoming sequel. She is also the author of the young adult novel ANGEL’S GRACE, as well as nonfiction books for children such as THE TOTALLY GROSS HISTORY OF ANCIENT EGYPT. Ms. Baptiste is on the faculty of Lesley University’s Creative Writing MFA program, and runs the editorial company Fairy Godauthor. Find Tracey on social media: Amazon Author Instagram Twitter Facebook The post Haitian Folktales with a Twist – Ep 3 with Tracey Baptiste (Part 1) appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

In this episode Jon speaks with Skye Cleary. Skye C. Cleary PhD MBA is a philosopher and author of Existentialism and Romantic Love published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2015. Skye teaches at Columbia University, Barnard College, the City University of New York, and the New York Public Library. She is also the managing editor of the American Philosophical Association’s blog, an advisory board member of Strategy of Mind, a co-founder of the Manhattan Love Salon, and a certified fellow with the American Philosophical Practitioners Association. Her work has been published with TED-Ed, LA Review of Books, The Huffington Post, The Conversation, Business Insider, New Republic, The Philosopher’s Zone, YourTango, Aeon and others. Follow the book on Facebook Skye’s Amazon Author Link Find Skye on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Goodreads LinkedIn The post Existentialism and Romantic Love – Ep 2 with Skye Cleary appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.

In this episode Jon speaks with Nate Waggoner. Nate Waggoner is the author of Dilettantes and Heartless Manipulators, a novel from Snow Goose Press. He is the co-editor of The-Tusk.com, on which he and his ex-girlfriend co-host the Invitation to Love podcast. He co-hosts the Funny/Sexy/Sad reading series in Brooklyn. He has written for the Shipwreck erotic fanfiction contest and elsewhere. Find Nate on Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Amazon Author Good Reads The post Growing Up, Relationships, and Arrested Development – Ep 1 with Nate Waggoner appeared first on Read Learn Live Podcast.