Fractured Ink: Writing In Life's Chaos (audio)
This Podcast will focus on fiction writing that deals with families undergoing the chaos of severe challenges. We'll start by introducing my two published novels, "The Overlife: A Tale of Schizophrenia" (https://amazon.com/dp/191685219X) and "Three Kidnapped, Three Siblings, Three Furies"(https://amazon.com/dp/B0DPXW76DV/), with some information about myself. For example, "The Overlife" is inspired by my personal experience with my paranoid schizophrenia and my mother's. "Three Siblings" deals with sibling abuse and is inspired by my complex PTSD. I also live with absence epilepsy. My mind is "Fractured" by these conditions, affecting the "Ink" I choose to leave on my writing pages. We will also discuss these conditions for their own sake. We will feature other authors dealing with families facing the chaos of a severe challenge.
Despite the serious nature of this description, we will have some fun! Humor has always been a big part of my life and is sometimes the best therapy.
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Episodes
39 episodes
From Family Secrets to Fiction: Ancestors and Ink
Amazon Affiliate links to some products mentioned during the episode. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.My books: The Overlife: A Tale of Schizophrenia: https://amzn.to/4k6NlZE
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14:54
Blizzard Pages: Thriving as a Writer When You're Snowed In and Writing from Home
Kindle devices have great battery life, and if you keep them charged up while the power is on, they will function for hours if the power is knocked out.#kindledevices #kindlecolorsoft #kindlescribe #kindlefire#writing #writingtips #wint...
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New Year, New Newsletter
To get the newsletter, go to my websitehttps://dianadirkbywrites.comscroll to the bottom of the page, enter your email, and hit subscribe.The newsletter is bi-weekly and will cover man...
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Kindle Accessory Deals Now
My Amazon Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Here are some examples of great deals for Kindle device accessories:1) Case for Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: visit
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How A Grandfather I Never Knew Sparked A New Novel
My two novels:The Overlife: A Tale of Schizophrenia visit https://amzn.to/4pdZBbW andThree Kidnapped, Three Siblings, Three Furies visit https://...
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Two Podcasts, Clear Paths;
The Playlist "Fractured Ink: Writing in Life's Chaos (audio)" is available on many platforms, including my YouTube channel. I use BuzzSprout to process the audio files. The BuzzSprout website for the audio Podcast is: https://www.buzzsprout...
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Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: A unique and stunning experience.
You can go ahead and follow my Amazon Affiliate links below to find the corresponding product on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.1) Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition: h...
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Kindle Fire Max 11 Tablet: A Kindle With Apps
Amazon Affiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Kindle Fire Max 11: https://amzn.to/48SqFaFMade for Amazon Stylus: https://amzn...
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Two new Kindle Scribe Devices: To buy, or not to buy, that is the question.
My Amazon affiliate links:1) Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 32GB (newest model): https://amzn.to/3Yp4tzK2) Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft 64GB (newest model):https://amzn.to/452HtKG3) Amazon Kindle Scribe without Front Light 16G...
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Kindle Scribe Color Soft: new device out Dec 10 2025
Here is what I have found out so far about the new device. The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is Amazon's first color e-ink version of the Kindle Scribe note-taking device. It features an 11-inch Colorsoft display for vibrant colors in notes, comics, ...
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Cyber Monday HP Printer
My Amazon Affiliate Link to the HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e: visit https://amzn.to/4ol3oDHAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.The HP OfficeJet Pro 9135e is an absolute standout i...
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My Cyber Monday: a Scriveiner Pen, Research Books, Pen Protectors
Here are my Amazon Affiliate Links for this episode. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.1) Scriveiner Silver Chrome Fountain Pen, visit: https://amzn.to/48Ina7y2) Travel case for Kindle Fire Max 11, visit: https://...
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Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 32GB: My Cyber Monday Amazon Purchase
This is a paid promotion.What I am looking for in today's purchase of a Kindle Colorsoft:Color that finally respects your eyes—this is the turning point for e-readers. We dive into the Kindle ColorSoft and why color e‑ink moves fr...
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Two Smart Upgrades That Save Your Hands And Eyes
This episode is the audio version of the YouTube video https://youtu.be/QkEaGqHN_qc.This episode contains a paid promotion.A single sharp keyboard edge led to a lasting radial nerve injury—and it changed how I design my writing sp...
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Black Friday Books For Better Writing
This episode is also available in video form at https://youtu.be/19zjd1BJIgkHunting for real writing upgrades, not just shiny gadgets? We dig into three enduring craft books that earn their shel...
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8:40
Black Friday Week Tablet Win
A great deal is only great if it fits your life. I break down how the Amazon Fire Max 11 earned a spot in my daily routine alongside the Kindle Scribe, and why it’s more than a budget tablet when you pair it with the right tools. From the 11-in...
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11:51
From Foster Care To Fiction: Shaping A Grandfather’s Story
A working title. A family legend. A blank page that won’t wait. I’m kicking off a new novel inspired by my grandfather, a boy abandoned around 1902 and placed in the Australian foster system, whose life bent toward resilience despite a brutal s...
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Stop Press: Amazon's Black Friday Week Discounts Begin November 10.
Prices are already sliding, and the smartest savings happen before the rush. I flag the early start of Amazon’s Black Friday week on November 10 and explain how to get the most out of the deals that drop ahead of the crowd. My quick win: a heav...
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3:53
Your Comments Aren’t Lost, They’re Just Hiding In The Kindle App
Ever export Kindle Scribe notes and feel lost in a wall of disconnected comments? We walk you through a simple, fast method to anchor annotations back to their exact lines using the Kindle app—so every handwritten thought and typed remark opens...
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Pens, diaries, and cases ordering my private life
If you’ve ever tried to keep your creative life steady while everything around you moves, this story will feel familiar. We split our time between Texas and Alaska, and the distance between those worlds has taught us how to hold a routine, tune...
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14:25
Getting To Know Me: Living In Two Places
What happens when your creativity is pulled between wild coastlines and city grids? I open the door to a life split between Alaska and Texas and show how place, health, and history conspire to shape a writer’s voice. From moose tracks near Kach...
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Where are we and where are we going?
Ever feel like you're fighting a war on two fronts as a writer? You're not alone. The modern writer faces a unique challenge—navigating both external distractions and internal doubts that conspire to steal our creative energy.Through my...
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Annotating Reflowable Documents and Sending Webpages to Your Kindle Scribe
This episode is paired with the video on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/_J2Tw3o38wkReady to unlock the full potential of your Kindle Scribe? Dive into the world of digital annotation that feels as natural as writing in the margins of your ...
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