Episodes

  • It Happened One Morning

    It Happened One Morning
    Nov 1 2024
    In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast, the host Kristy Mickelsen welcomes her returning guest Author Lory Jones to discuss Lory's newly released book It Happened One Morning. During their Discussion Lory tells Kristy about what inspired her to write this unique fictional romantic comedy book about a relationship coach who was considered to be number one at his job and he even had a on air radio talk show called Love talk with Boz, until he feels he was cursed by a woman one day because he woke up the next day as a man stuck in a woman's body!

    Lory Also shares with the audience her advice for new writers, and the joys and struggles she has experienced as an independent author.

    You can follow Lory on her Facebook social media, and you can find her website at LaHiderJones.com to get more information about her and her books.
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    33 mins
  • Critically Acclaimed Composer, Pianist, Vocalist, and Musical Director - Lynn Portas

    Critically Acclaimed Composer, Pianist, Vocalist, and Musical Director - Lynn Portas
    Oct 13 2024
    Lynn Portas is a critically acclaimed composer, pianist, vocalist, and musical director. A native New Yorker, she has performed and recorded extensively, with her theatre works featured in productions for decades.

    Frequently performing as a singer and keyboardist in the New York tristate area, Lynn’s early credits as a musical director include the Off-Broadway hit Tony and Tina’s Wedding, as well as Totally Tubular Time Machine, Finnegan’s Farewell, and Channeling the King. She is a member of the nationally renowned BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop and has been selected as a composer for the prestigious ASCAP Musical Theater Workshop at Merkin Hall in New York City.

    Portas is also active as a studio musician, writing and recording across genres like jazz, pop, and contemporary house music. She collaborated with the legendary Richie Havens on the Tex Murphy Overseer soundtrack at Bernard Fox Studio. Her latest track, “Reveal,” co-written with lyricist Chauncey Dandridge, has been lighting up dance floors downtown, even before its official release.

    You can find Lynn Portas in Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emusiapp?igsh=MXFkZmJzZzI4eDc4OQ%3D%3D

    Lynn Portas on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lynn.portas?mibextid=LQQJ4d

    You can find both hosts of this episode on Twitter X

    @KristyBooks https://twitter.com/KristyBooks

    @BillyDees https://twitter.com/BillyDees
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    52 mins
  • MS Diagnosis to Promposal

    MS Diagnosis to Promposal
    Sep 16 2024
    In this episode of the W.W.A.A. The Podcast host Kristy Mickelsen speaks with her special guest Author R.H. Bird about how he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and had to retire from his day job as a stock broker to now a full time author. During their discussion Kristy and RH talk about how MS was diagnosed, the symptoms he had and the feelings of frustration and depression during the course of the disease before they discuss His New Book Promposal.

    Promposal is a debut young adult novel that combines timeless teenage angst with the eternal drama surrounding senior prom, and adds a ticking time clock to the mix to create a fast paced and relatable story of high school romance, regret, and redemption.

    You can learn more about the author R.H Bird on his website RHBIRD.Com and you can follow him on TikTo and other social media platforms.

    You can also follow the host Kristy Mickelsen on X.com @ Kristybooks
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    46 mins
  • Aveline

    Aveline
    Aug 20 2024
    In this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen talks with her special guest Author and Lawyer S.J. Carson.

    S.J tells Kristy and the listeners how she got started with her writing career, and how she always had a love for poetry even as a kid. Miss SJ Carson and Kristy talk about some of the things they had in common such as how writing can be very therapeutic during times of trauma and some of their beliefs about the writing process.

    SJ Carsns debut Book Aveline a Ya Book is available now for pre order and will be released on October 9th!

    To learn more about SJ Carson please follow her on her social media platforms and her website.

    Website: www.sjcarson.com

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sjcarsonauthor
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsjcarson/ (individual page), https://www.facebook.com/authorsjcarsonofficial/ (author page)
    Twitter/X: https://x.com/SJCarsonAuthor
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    32 mins
  • Bucket List Writing Tour

    Bucket List Writing Tour
    Aug 7 2024
    In this episode of W.W.A.A. Podcast, the host Kristy Mickelsen welcomes guest Autism and Mental Health Advocate, Jim Irion back to the program for an update since his last appearance on the show.

    Jim has been on a writing adventure where he writes his experiences with autism, healthcare and suicidal thoughts and makes them into articles for the world to gain more knowledge and understanding of some of the struggles that a person with autism may experience.

    Jim was diagnosed later in life with Autism and has struggled with employment and other daily life issues since.

    Through writing and coming on to podcast Jim is finding a voice as an autism advocate and a suicide attempt survivor to help others.

    You can follow Jim Irion on X.com for more information.
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    44 mins
  • The Wow Factor... Princess of Wow That Is!

    The Wow Factor... Princess of Wow That Is!
    Jul 31 2024
    On this episode of the W.W.A.A. Podcast the hosts Kristy Mickelsen and Co-Host Billy Dees talk with their guest hat designer, interviewer, and entertainer The Princess of Wow Mindy Fradkin!

    During their discussion Mindy tells us about her experiences as an entertainer, and how she started a movement called the Smile Revolution, after her father whom was ill never really smiled until one day shortly before he passed he gave her a loving genuine smile.

    Mindy also discusses with Kristy and Billy her hats that she designs, her crocheted dolls, and how she loves to make people smile and laugh.

    You can find Mindy online to learn more about her on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

    You can also follow The Hosts Kristy Mickelsen and Billy Dees on X.com
    @Kristybooks. & @BillyDees on X
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    31 mins
  • Writing, Music, and Sex Switch

    Writing, Music, and Sex Switch
    Jul 8 2024
    In this episode of W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen talks with her guest Author Lory Jones.

    Kristy and Lory talk about how Laurie’s love for writing got started, how writing can be therapeutic especially for those who have suffered a traumatic experience like the death of a loved one or other experiences and what Lory’s writing process is. Lory and Kristy touch on the topic of music and how famous composer Beetoven was the topic of one of her books.

    We also discuss Lory’s newest work in progress called Sex Switch and how it came to be.

    To find out more about Lory Jones you can follow her on Facebook and you can find her books on Amazon.com
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    41 mins
  • Living the Dream

    Living the Dream
    Jun 22 2024
    In this episode of W.W.A.A. Podcast the host Kristy Mickelsen is joined by guest Wayne Jordan, the owner of three Bubbakoos Burritos locations in the areas of Avenel and Hazlet New Jersey and one in Troy New York.

    Wayne talks to Kristy about how he used to work on Wall street then eventually became a business owner. He also talks a little about the new podcast he plans to start called Living The Dream.

    Wayne feels that he is living his dream, by after years of working for other people he finally owns his own business. However he is always interested in the dreams of other people.

    You can find Wayne on Facebook if you want to learn more about him or about his new podcast that will be out by the end of the summer.
    You can always follow the host at x.com @kristybooks
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    28 mins