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
29 episodes
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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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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4:15
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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7:13
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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11:35
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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10:18
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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19:34
Annotating Documents on Kindle Scribe: A Guide to PDF and Text File Workflows
This audio episode is paired with a video episode on my YouTube channel. You can find the video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/mHrK5GjH1BMPaid promotion with Amazon.com. The links to Amazon.com ...
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27:35
The Ultimate Kindle Scribe Toolbar Guide
Here are some of my Affiliate Links relevant to this Episode. As an Amazon Associate, I earn with qualifying purchases.This Episode is paired with the YouTube video https://youtu.be/JbLYMznoda0Ian Allan's book "The new Kindle Scr...
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14:45
Unpacking the 2024 Kindle Scribe: A Complete Setup and a Brief Feature Overview
Correction: The latest software version for the Kindle Scribe is 5.18.3, not 5.17.3 as claimed in the Podcast. You can see whether your Scribe is fully updated by going to Settings.This audio Podcast is paired with a YouTube video I have...
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11:38
Exploring the New Kindle Scribe: A Game-Changer for Readers and Writers
#@DianaDirkbyWritesReviews, #Amazon, #KindleScribe, #AmazonGadgets, #DigitalNoteTaking, #Ereader, #EinkAffiliate Links: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesKindle bundle (Kindle + Cover + Charging Adaptor (visi...
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13:24
Overcoming Writers' Block: Even Mathematicians Can Get It
Ever found yourself staring at a blank page, feeling the weight of creative paralysis? You're not alone. Writer's block isn't just for novelists—it affects bloggers, students, and even research mathematicians like myself.In this deep di...
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10:15
The Healing Power of Keeping a Daily Diary for Mental Health and Trauma Recovery
Have you ever wondered how something as simple as putting pen to paper could transform your mental health? Discover the profound healing potential of keeping a daily diary for managing mental illness and recovering from trauma.Drawing f...
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11:34
Memoir versus Fiction Close to One's Own Life: A Comparison
This Episode Description contains a Paid Promotion with amazon.com. Every writer faces a pivotal decision when drawing from personal experience: truth or creative freedom? Memoir or fiction? This episode delves deep into this fundamental choice...
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11:58
Stigma Against Schizophrenia, A Two Way Street
Stigma surrounding schizophrenia can be devastating, especially when it comes from those closest to us. Today, I'm opening up about my journey living with paranoid schizophrenia and how I've learned to navigate the complex landscape of misconce...
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12:09
Schizophrenia and CPTSD, my experience
Navigating life at the intersection of paranoid schizophrenia and Complex PTSD is like walking a tightrope during an earthquake. The delusions and hallucinations of schizophrenia become more intense and personal when filtered through the lens o...
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9:09
Sibling Abuse and the Greek Myths
This Podcast contains a paid promotion with Amazon.com. Breaking the silence about family violence requires courage, understanding, and sometimes, the unexpected intervention of ancient mythological forces. My new book "Three Kidnapped Three Si...
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Silver Minds, Stigmatized: Ageism in Mental Health
Mental health discrimination takes many forms, but one of the most insidious is how we systematically devalue older adults struggling with psychological conditions. Drawing from my lived experience with paranoid schizophrenia and as the daughte...
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6:30
(i) A Chaotic Friend, (ii) Write it down often.
This description contains a paid promotion in that I use Amazon Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What happens when wild, chaotic living meets disciplined, daily creativity? This episode examines two con...
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