Women Making History

Celebrating the World of Women in Travel Writing

Enjoy Travel Tuesday with this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show that Celebrates Women in the World of Travel Writing.
Recorded in January 2022, this panel discussion features travel writer members of the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA):- Linda Kissam - http://allingoodtaste.info/ - Sharon K. Kurtz - http://sharonkkurtz.com/ - Marie Goff - https://www.travelnotesandstorytelling.com/ - Betsi Hill - https://betsiworld.com/ 
Learn more about the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association at https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Christy Wood and Linda Ballou - Books for Horse Lovers

In honor of National Celebration of the Horse Day, this episode features two equestrian women who wrote Books for Horse Lovers.
FEATURED GUESTS:* CHRISTY WOOD is a world champion horse trainer also exhibiting in jumping and trail, a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations, and owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California. Hear about her books "Hoofprints Across Time: A Trail Ride to Remember," “Ranger: The Little Horse with a Big Heart,” and “Your Best Horse Show: A Guide for Managers and Exhibitors."  Visit: https://wdnhorse.com/ 
 *  LINDA BALLOU is a horse lover, world traveler, outdoor enthusiaast, travel writer, and author of multiple books including  "Embrace of the Wild: Inspired by Equestrian Explorer Isabella Bird" and "The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon: A Transforming Journey on the John Muir Trail." Visit: http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/ This episode originally aired on the Big Daily Blend podcast in January 2024.

Author Jamie Cat Callan - Parisian Charm School

In celebration of Bastille Day, this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio's Happy Hour show features best-selling author Jamie Cat Callan, who discusses her latest book, “PARISIAN CHARM SCHOOL: French Secrets for Cultivating Love, Joy, and That Certain je ne sais quoi,” that reveals how we can cultivate charm in all aspects of our lives so that we can embrace more love, passion, and joy in our relationships with others and with ourselves. Learn more, here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/jamie-cat-callan-parisian-charm-school/  Jamie is the author of the bestselling books including 'French Women Don't Sleep Alone', `Bonjour, Happiness!' and `Ooh La La! French Women's Secrets to Feeling Beautiful Every Day.' Her books have been published in twenty-one countries and have been featured in major magazines. Jamie makes her home in New York’s Hudson Valley at La Belle Farm, where she and her husband have created a little bit of France and grow lavender, sunflowers, and produce their own brand of French sparkling apple cider. More: http://www.jamiecatcallan.com/ 
 

Author Caroline Taylor - Death in Demarva

An investigation leads Daphne Dunn to the Delmarva Peninsula and a woman so desperate to cover her crimes against undocumented workers that she will kill anyone in her way, including the girl who is quite possibly Daphne's mirror image, Charlie.   Celebrate Delaware Day with this "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio featuring veteran author Caroline Taylor who her novel discusses “Death in Delmarva.”
CAROLINE TAYLOR is a novelist and short-story writer who grew up in the mountain west and traveled widely, including a brief stint in the Foreign Service. A former publications manager and editor of Humanities magazine, she is the author of several mystery novels. Death in Delmarva was a finalist for the 2016 FREDDIE award. Loose Ends was the 2018 Goodreads best thriller set in DC and a recipient of a Firebird award in 2022. The Typist also received a Firebird award in 2022. Caroline's nonfiction book, Publishing the Nonprofit Annual Report: Tips, Traps, and Tricks of the Trade, won an APEX award for writing excellence. A collection of short stories, Enough! Thirty Stories of Fielding Life’s Little Curve Balls, features many of the stories that she has had published over the years.
During her career as a publications manager, Caroline received 38 awards for editorial and design excellence for publications and videos produced for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, World Wildlife Fund, Greenpeace, BoardSource, and the Aeras Foundation.
She is a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. More at https://www.carolinestories.com/ 
 

Women of the Rivers and Forest in Western Northern Carolina

Celebrate Parks & Recreation Month and National Forest Week with this episode of Big Blend Radio that was recorded onsite with Steve & Karen Wilson, owners and innkeepers of the The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the heart of the Montford Historic District in Asheville, North Carolina.
Hear about author Wilma Dykeman and Jean Webb who worked to protect and preserve the French Broad and Swannenoa Rivers and the Asheville parks connected with the rivers on a 17-mile green path. Learn how Edith Vanderbilt honored her late husband's wishes of selling an 86,000-acre tract of the Biltmore Estate to create Pisgah National Forest, one of the first national forests east of the Mississippi River. And, find out about the Daughters of the American Revolution who planted 50,000 Spruce Trees to create the Jubilee Memorial Forest within the Pisgah National Forest on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
RESOURCE LINKS:* The Lion & The Rose B&B: https://www.lion-rose.com/ * Wilma Dykman Legacy: https://www.wilmadykemanlegacy.org/ * Wilma Dykman Greenway: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/news/park-views-wilma-dykeman-greenway/ * Jean Webb Park: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/news/park-views-ashevilles-riverfront-parks/ * Asheville Greenworks: https://www.ashevillegreenworks.org/ * Biltmore - America's Foresty Legacy: https://www.biltmore.com/blog/biltmore-the-birthplace-of-american-forestry/ * Jubilee Memorial Forest: https://www.ourstate.com/north-carolinas-forgotten-forest/ 
This episode is featured on the following Big Blend Radio channels: Adventures in Asheville; Parks & Travel; Nature Connection; Women Making History; Big Daily Blend. Check out all of Big Blend Radio's Channels here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Author Heloisa Prieto - The Musician

This "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio features award-winning Brazilian author Heloisa Prieto who discusses her novel, "The Musician" (2022).
With over 2 million books sold in Brazil, Prieto is already a household name. But her long-standing success hasn’t stopped her from dazzling her readers with lyrical prose and spell-binding stories. With "The Musician," she debuts her first English-written story within the US, uniting Brazilian mythology and the Guarani culture in a magical setting.
HELOISA PRIETO is one of Brazil’s most celebrated children and YA authors. Her Mano series of YA novels inspired the Time Warner movie The Best Things in the World. She recently published 1,002 Ghosts, and her book Viajantes do Vento was selected for the PNLD Public-Book Purchasing Programme, the biggest of its kind in the world.  She has spent a lifetime researching myths and legends–both ancient and modern–and organizing and curating collections of cross-cultural interest. She has created and organized numerous creative writing workshops for children, teenages, and adults. Heloisa also has a PhD in French literature (University of São Paulo) and a master’s degree in semiotics (Catholic University of São Paulo). Find out more about her at https://www.themusician.info/

Author & Comedian Claire Berger - How Much is Enough?

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features comedian and author Claire Berger who discusses her interactive memoir, "How Much Is Enough? Getting More by Living with Less."
Claire Berger got her start as a comedian at the famous Second City in Chicago, catapulting her into the spotlight as a studio warmup comedian for Seinfeld and other iconic TV shows. And now at 67 years old, Claire is taking center stage with her first book that thoughtfully explores a universal question that lingers in the minds of many: "How Much Is Enough?" 
From personal reinvention to resilience and a healthy dose of humor, Claire's got stories that'll have you laughing one minute and wiping away tears the next. Keep up with her at https://claireberger.com/ 
And, join the conversation in her Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2034107663612081 
More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

On the Road with The Cooking Ladies

Celebrate National Grilling Month with this "From the Vault" Big Blend Radio episode with Phyllis Hinz and Lamont Mackay 'The Cooking Ladies' who talk about their RV travel lifestyle, share Grilling Tips, and discuss their 10th cookbook, “On the Road with The Cooking Ladies, Let’s Get Grilling”! In it, Phyllis and Lamont share their love of all things barbecue interspersed with stories and photos of their experiences travelling the highways and backroads of North America.See their Grilling Tips here: http://blendradioandtv.com/listing/grilling-tips-from-the-cooking-ladies/ Lamont has since passed away, but we love to remember her adventurous spirit and cooking wisdom.