NAWW Member, Lisa Manyon, Powerful Communicator from Write On ~ Creative Writing Services is involved in a joint venture called POWER Talks. The purpose of the project is to inspire living. Manyon has teamed up with Charlon Bobo of Power Keepers to record a series of 52 podcasts (one a week for the next year). In creating POWER Talks, Manyon and Bobo take you through their professional and personal journey of friendship and success. They share insights on inspired living and womanhood in general. You’re welcome to come along for the ride as the POWER Talks project continues to evolve.

To hear what these two savvy and sassy ladies are up to visit Manyon’s blog here: http://writeoncreative.com/blog/category/podcasts/.

Learn about the project’s inspiration and evolution here: http://www.squidoo.com/powertalks/.

NAWW Member, Laura Cooper, contributor to A Cup of Comfort for Grandparents (Adams Media, 2006) will conduct a book signing on November 18, 2006, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Hastings Books, Music & Video located at 1041 E. 23rd Street, Fremont, Nebraska.

NAWW Member, Kimberly Marooney, Ph.D., is the best-selling author of three powerful books for spiritual transformation: Angel Blessings, Your Guardian Angel, and Angel Love. Dr. Marooney carries the energetic essence of God and the angels and shares this by connecting others with the aspects of God’s love that they most need during workshops and private healing sessions. Kimberly’s life is devoted to helping others have experiences of the personal presence of God and healing power of His love. Her upcoming speaking schedule includes:

October 28–29, Rota Fair at the Monterey Fair Grounds in Monterey, California. Oct. 28 “Healing Circle Workshop” and mini angel readings both days; November 4, “Healing Circle Workshop” in Pacifica, California; November 10, “Healing Circle Workshop” at Good Hart & Soul and Primitive Images in Harbor Springs, Michigan; November 11, “Jewels of the Soul Workshop” at Good Hart & Soul and Primitive Images in Harbor Springs, Michigan; November 12, Private Healing Sessions at Good Hart & Soul in Harbor Springs, Michigan; December 9, “Healing Circle Workshop” in Hollister, California.

Visit Dr. Marooney on the Web at: www.KimberlyMarooney.com.

Mary Lynn Archibald, long-time NAWW Member and Speaker, announces publication of her memoir, Briarhopper: A History, available online as both an e-book and paperback. All reviews happily accepted. Virtual book launch party in weeks to come. All NAWW members invited. Briarhopper: A History, is the true story of a shy, beautiful girl’s journey from the hollers of Kentucky across the country during the depths of the Great Depression, and her awkward, triumphant assimilation into California life, complete with indoor plumbing. Check out her blog at: http://mlarchibald.blogspot.com.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee English Department seeks a tenure-track assistant or associate professor with a specialization in poetry writing who is also able to teach poetry as literature and/or poetics. Additional area of expertise such as fiction writing, feminist theory, screen writing, performance, ethnic studies or linguistics highly desirable, as is experience/ability in program administration. Requirements: PhD (preferred) or MFA in creative writing, a significant record of publishing poetry, an excellent teaching record, and a willingness to work within a large MA/PhD graduate program.

Send letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation and writing sample to Professor Andrew Martin, Chair, Department of English, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201. Review of candidates will begin November 20, 2006 and continue until position is filled. UW-Milwaukee is an AA/EEOC employer.