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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Fractured Ink: Writing In Life's Chaos (audio)
Welcome to "Fractured Ink: Writing in Life's Chaos."
In this short episode, I will introduce my new Podcast, "Fractured Ink: Writing in Life's Chaos." The podcast discusses fiction novels about families faced with a severe challenge. I have published two novels on such a theme. The first novel is "The Overlife: A Tale of Schizophrenia" ("The Overlife" for short (https://www.amazon.com/dp/191685219X). The second novel is "Three Kidnapped, Three Siblings, Three Furies" ("Three Siblings for short) (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR9K6YMG). Though fiction, the novels are based on real events in my life and the lives of close family and friends. I live with schizophrenia, as did my mother, which inspired "The Overlife." I suffer from complex PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), which inspired "Three Siblings."
I reassure my audience that, though some of the issues I discuss are severe, my podcast will also include humor, my hobbies, my loves, and an explanation of how I succeeded in research mathematics and as a university professor.
The video version of this podcast is available on my YouTube channel @DianaDirkbyWrites (https://www.youtube.com/@DianaDirkbyWrites)
My website: https://dianadirkbywrites.com/
My Instagram: @dianadirkby_writings (https://www.instagram.com/dianadirkby_writings/)
My Facebook Page: Diana Dirkby Writings (https://www.facebook.com/DianaDirkbyAuthor)
My X-account: @dianadirkby (https://x.com/DianaDirkby)
My YouTube channel @Diana DirkbyWrites (https://www.youtube.com/@DianaDirkbyWrites)
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Fractured Ink: Writing In Life’s Chaos, Episode 0
Forward to my Podcast Fractured Ink: Writing in Life’s Chaos
My name is Diana Dirkby. This short video previews my new Podcast, “Fractured Ink, Writing in Life’s Chaos,” or “Fractured Ink,” for short.
As you will learn in the next episode, Episode 1: “Fractured Ink: Introducing Myself And My Novels,” my podcast often deals with serious issues like mental illness and child abuse.
However, although these issues have been part of my life and the lives of other authors I will discuss, we will still have some fun. Humor has been a big part of my survival arsenal, and I want to share with you what makes me laugh.
Also, love, even for my problematic family and friends, is a prominent feature of my life. I have found love in marriage. I will share that with you and explain why love is never a wasted emotion.
I have many interests, such as listening to music, reading, and walking in nature, and I will share those, too.
I had professional success as a research mathematician and university professor. How did I manage that with schizophrenia? That’s an interesting story involving adapting how I work, luck, and supportive colleagues.
There is much in my story to celebrate. So, the serious treatment of specific severe problems and issues will be peppered with much happiness to entertain.
The first “Fractured Ink” episode will be posted on Sunday, April 20, at 5 pm PST. Every Sunday, at 5 pm PST, is my target day and time of the week for posting new podcast episodes. I may not always manage that, so if life gets in the way, wait for the notification that a new episode is posted.
If I need to skip a week, I will aim to post the next episode on the Sunday after the one I missed at 5 pm PST. To be better informed by receiving notifications, subscribe to my channel.
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“Fractured Ink” is a sequel to my audio podcast, “Schizophrenia As I Live It,” which will remain available on YouTube and many other platforms, like Apple Podcasts. “Fractured Ink” will have an audio and video version. The audio version will be available on many platforms, including my YouTube channel. The video version will be available on my YouTube channel.
Thank you for watching and/or listening.