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REAL Words

Rayanne Thorn Krueger

No human is perfect and that is what makes each person so interesting. The REAL Words Podcast was created to highlight, spotlight, celebrate, and joy in original content created by real people who have real experiences with being a REAL human.

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00:36:27

S1 E29 Guest: Mary Krell-Oishi, "Teacher to...

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2024/06/11

Screenwriter Mary Krell-Oishi joins Rayanne for some real words about her "choice to write." Mary Krell-Oishi was a public high school teacher for 35 years. The last 26 years were spent teaching theater at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, CA. IN 2009, during her last year of teaching, after years of writing plays for her teenage students, she took a screenwriting class. The script she wrote, WHAT WOULD MEG RYAN DO? a romantic comedy, went on to win several screenwriting contests. In 2010,

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00:51:51

S1 E28 Guest: Resident Poet, Martin Burns

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2024/05/29

Real Word's Resident Poet Martin Burns will share some insight into writing poetry. Rhyming vs. Free Verse, metaphors and storytelling. Get ready for "The Poetry Clinic, part 1."

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00:30:21

S1 E27 Guest: Steve Maggiora, Musician & Songwriter

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2024/05/22

Steve Maggiora stops by Real Words to chat with Rayanne about his process and progress - will AI impact creativity? Palo Alto, California-based Musician Steve Maggiora is a multi-talented musician, songwriter, producer and entertainer. Making his living both as a session musician and live musician, Steve is deeply passionate in the music he creates, which is made apparent through his sultry smokey voice and rich keyboard voicing. He can be heard on thousands of recordings, including songs with

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00:01:56

S1 E26 Poetry: Empty Glass by Derek A. Zeller

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2024/05/17

"Empty Glass" is a poem by Derek A. Zeller and found in his book "Thoughts & Poems for the educated common man" _______________________________ Derek passed away in 2021. He was loved and respected by so so many. As his niece has said, "He was an empath and genuinely felt, understood, and cared for everyone around him." An empath, indeed.

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00:34:35

S1 E25 Guest: Author William J. Wiggins, "Bridging...

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2024/05/15

William J. Wiggins joins Rayanne to talk about his book, Humane Resources, his passion for HR - why write a book, and what the future holds for new authors and creators. HR Professional William J. Wiggins book "Humane Resources" is a testament to the dynamic intersection of humanity and management, challenging traditional concepts of HR in favor of an approach that emphasizes human connection, empathy, and kindness.

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00:00:56

Quick Clip with Laura Gassner Otting

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2024/05/13

Laura Gassner Otting shares some "real words" with Rayanne Thorn Krueger about why she writes the way she does. Check out the full interview here: https://soundcloud.com/realwords-180357934/s1-e22-guest-author-speaker-laura-gassner-otting

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00:35:31

S1 E24 Guest: Author, Nathan Makaryk of "Nottingham"...

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2024/05/09

Nathan Makaryk, author & performer, visits with Rayanne to discuss his writing process, creativity in the future, and what's next for him! Nathan Makaryk is the author of historical fiction epics NOTTINGHAM and LIONHEARTS, published by Tor/Forge (US) and Bantam (AUS). He has several new books he can’t speak about quite yet, and is a frequent speaker at Writers Digest Writer Conventions. Outside of writing, Nathan is a theater owner, playwright, director, actor, stage combat choreographer, and

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00:44:43

S1 E23 Guest: Katrina Collier, Author Of The...

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2024/05/09

Katrina Collier chats live with me to talk writing for business and her recently completed memoir, "The Damage of Words: a Memoir of Healing Self-Hate and Gaining Self-Mastery" - there's a great deal to talk about! -- Live-streamed to LinkedIn and YouTube and available on-demand whevever you listen to your favorite podcast.-- Professionally, Katrina Collier is on a mission to end the collaboration issues between recruiters and hiring managers, creating clunky recruitment processes and a poor

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00:48:26

S1 E22 Guest: Author & Speaker Laura Gassner Otting

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2024/04/29

Best Selling Author, Media Personality, and Speaker Laura Gassner Otting joins Rayanne for a discussion about Big Ideas, AI, and what's next for her.Laura’s secret superpower is seeing your greatness and reflecting it back on you, so that you can get “unstuck” — and achieve extraordinary results. A frequent contributor to Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily, Laura is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of three books, Wonderhell, Limitless, and

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00:02:55

S1 E21 Poem: "Thinking" It's All In The State Of Mind

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2024/04/29

Thinking by Walter D. Wintle If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don't. If you like to win, but think you can't, It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost; For out in the world we find, Success begins with a fellow's will; It's all in the state of mind. Full many a race is lost E'er even a step is run And many a coward fails E'er even the work is begun. Think big and your deeds will grow. Think small and you'll fall behind, Think

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00:37:55

S1 E20 Guest: Writer Cory Reeder "Renaissance Man"

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2024/04/25

Cory Reeder (Playwright, Screenwriter, and Novelist) stops by to have some REAL Words with Rayanne. Cory Reeder is an award-winning film director, producer, and screenwriter renowned for blending disability-inclusive storytelling with cinematic excellence. Notably, collaborating with artists such as System of a Down, Korn, Seether, and Hayley Kiyoko, his productions champion inclusive casts and crews. Cory's work has been featured in festivals worldwide and amassed nearly a billion views online

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00:01:54

S1 E19 SALT by m. burns

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2024/04/25

REAL Words Poetry SALT by m. burns Martin Burns - insta: @writermoe_poetry is REAL Words' Featured Poet for April 2024 ... close enough to merge, distant enough to yearn ... REAL Words features poetry by REAL humans

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00:02:05

S1 E18 "Cassanova and Delilah" by rtk

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2024/04/19

This episode features the poem: Cassanova and Delilah by rtk "empty halls echo with laughter once known"

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00:22:24

S1 E17 Guest: Author Zack Helminiak, "Truffle Cat"

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2024/04/18

1st Time Children's Book Author, Author Zack, chats with Rayanne Thorn Krueger about his new book, "Truffle Cat." Zack is a co-founder and the CEO of Nomadix, a company that creates sustainable, versatile, and high-performance products for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. Besides his work at Nomadix, Zack is also a children's book author. His first board book, "Truffle Cat," is an inspiring story about a curious cat who pursues his dream of becoming a truffle hunter. Truffle Cat encourages

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00:02:14

S1 E16 "the echoing shore" by m. burns

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2024/04/18

Martin Burns - insta: @writermoe_poetry is REAL Words' Featured Poet for April 2024 ... the cackle of the clairvoyant - the whistle in the dark alley ... REAL Words features poetry by REAL humans

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00:18:57

S1 E15 Guest: Author Jill Gunderson, "That Time That...

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2024/04/16

Beach Town Series: Author of "That Time I Loved You" Jill Gunderson stops by Real Words to chat with Rayanne about her book, the writing process, and what's next for her. Jill is the author of ‘That Time I Loved You.’ She's a Canadian living in California with her husband, 4 kids, and labradoodle. When she's not making beds, school lunches or chasing my dog down our street, she's usually lost in an Audible while folding laundry and sipping wine. She can also be caught stealing her friends and

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00:23:34

S1 E14 Guest: Author KC McGee, "Keep Me" - A Story Of...

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2024/04/16

Beach Town Series Author KC McGee stops by REAL Words to chat with Rayanne about her book, "Keep Me" - a story of courage and survival. KC McGee was born March, 1972, while her journey has been altered throughout her life, she pressed forward raising her nine children, she pursued her career as a Novelist while working and studying Behavioral Health at UCSD, she is now on her journey to becoming a well- known Novelist captivating readers with her five-book series and more, building her legacy

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00:26:49

S1 E13 Guest: Author Matthew Arnold Stern, "The...

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2024/04/16

Beach Town Series: Matthew Arnold Stern, writer and speaker, will chat with Rayanne about his book, The Remainders," his process, and what's next for him. Matthew Arnold Stern is an award-winning writer and public speaker. He has written professionally since 1983 as a technical writer, publicist, and journalist. He published four novels, including Amiga and The Remainders, and a guide to impromptu speaking, Mastering Table Topics. Matthew grew up in Reseda in the San Fernando Valley, where he

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00:19:43

S1 E12 Guest: Author Farnaz Calafi, "Hazel And Her Sun"

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2024/04/15

Beach Town Series: Farnaz Calafi joins Rayanne for a chat about her book "Hazel and Her Sun," her process, and what's next for her. Farnaz Calafi loves writing in all genres. Whether fact-based & well-researched, or fictional & out of this world bizarre! She previously worked for the Los Angeles Times & her OpEd pieces have been published in USA Today, San Diego Union-Tribune, & The New York Times. *Episode 6 of a 10-part series sponsored by Beach Town Books, celebrating their Author Pop Up

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00:14:05

S1 E11 Guest: Author Toni Haas, "Goodnight Surf City"

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2024/04/13

Beach Town Series Author of "Goodnight Surf City" Toni Haas joins Rayanne Thorn Krueger to talk about her book, her art, the creative process, and what's next for her. Toni Haas, a fifth-generation Southern Californian, beautifully intertwines her love for art and her deep roots in Huntington Beach within her work. Growing up in the San Bernardino Mountains and having spent numerous summers in Huntington Beach before making it her home in the late 80's, Toni's connection with the locale shines

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