Hello everyone I am Miranda Spigener-Sapon and you are listening to Inspire Change! I would like to welcome our listeners to this special, bonus episode of Inspire Change. Normally, I am behind the scenes as the Executive Producer & Showrunner of Inspire Change with Gunter, a globally syndicated podcast, but today we are bonusing you with a very special episode: Inspire Change - A Conversation with Authors.

If you would like more information on our guest on the show and to pre-order their books please visit Winterwolf Press and the following order links:

Parkinsonian Democracy – A Legal Fiction By Jerry Hurtubise

LOVE AT FIRST FIGHT – How My Mama Met My Daddy and Other Stories From a Baby Boomer’s Life by Jeffrey Naylor

Books by Christine Contini
Death Awakening Into Life
Rising From the Ashes - A True Story of Finding Life After Death
Standing in a Dead Man's Body - A True Story of Crossing Over

Books by Russ Thompson
The Loop Breaker - A Beacon and the Darkness
The Owls of Sedgemount (Coming Soon)

The authors joining us today on this special episode are:

Jerry Hurtubise Author of Parkinsonian Democracy, A Legal Fiction Advocating Diet & Exercise for Parkinson’s Jerry Hurtubise, a seasoned trial attorney from San Francisco, found himself on an unexpected journey after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Leveraging his extensive experience in litigating head trauma cases, Jerry embarked on a mission to uncover the essential tools required to tame his disease, all aiming to continue leading a fulfilling life alongside Catherine, his beloved wife of thirty-five years.His explorations paved the way for managing his condition and fueled his passion for writing. Before his current project, “Parkinsonian Democracy,” Jerry penned “The Spiritual Apprenticeship of a Curious Catholic,” a previously published book that explored the depths of faith and spirituality. Jerry’s life and works are an inspirational testament to resilience and adaptability in adversity. His remarkable journey continues to unfold, educating and inspiring others.

Next is Christine Contini, whom I actually have had the pleasure of meeting a few years go at Book Expo & BookCon. She is a Healer and Author of Death: Awakening to Life, Standing in a Dead Man’s Body, and Rising From the AshesChristine Contini is on a mission to bring joy, empowerment, and knowledge to the world.Her goals are to awaken the sleepers and unveil the many miraculous advances in human evolution that we all can achieve. Through sharing her own experiences, she can illustrate what is possible and introduce slight adjustments to familiar concepts, so they become life-changing realizations.Christine delights in inspiring people to recognize their own innate power and to learn to embrace themselves as enlightened human beings completely. “We are all participating in this grand adventure together, and not only are we more effective when we work in groups, but it’s more fun too.”

Next up is Russ Thompson, that I have not met physically, but we have corresponded quite a bit on social media. Russ is the Author of The Loop Breaker: A Beacon and the Darkness & The Owls of SedgemountRuss Thompson is a writer, teacher, and musician who has been writing fiction for twenty years and teaching for sixteen. He has helped many authors create and mold their aspirations into reality. These projects include works in the genres of fantasy, romance, horror, and biographies. He also writes children’s books and curriculum materials for which he won awards. In 2014, Russ published his own collection of short stories called Tales from the Rim– a fictional account of legends and ghost stories set in his native state of Tennessee. Russ strives to bring a unique and inspirational voice to his work and to help others do the same.

And last but not least we have Jeffrey Naylor Chief editor at Winterwolf Press and author of the upcoming "Love at First Fight or How My Mama Met My Daddy and Other Stories From the Life of a Baby Boomer." He is also an editor, ghostwriter, writing coach, and teacher, Jeffrey has extensive experience and a long history of helping people express themselves through words and writing. Jeff has been teaching English off and on for five decades from teaching English in High School through the University level. He is a retired professor from Indiana University Southeast, where he taught English literature, philosophy, and ethics. He also did a stint teaching at the University of Seoul in Jinju City, South Korea. Naylor also served as a reserve officer in the United States Army Reserves, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Jeffrey is also a father of 6 children.

So without further ado, let’s get this party started. Welcome everyone to Inspire Change.