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Was Shakespeare Mental?

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According to songwriter and author Robert Boog, Shakespeare may not have been the writer we always believed him to be. And that there is evidence that the playwright Shakespeare, was bipolar.

Let’s just stop for a minute. I hold my hand up, as do many authors, to admitting that we suffer for our creativity. Most writers suffer from depression and most fiction authors hear voices in our heads. Which makes us a little schizo.

The depression takes us to a dark place where the writing is gold, and the voices we hear are our characters leading us the right way or having a go at us for putting them in a situation that the character would never have got into…
Have I lost you yet? Bear with me.
If we authors go through these periods of mental anguish and what we refer to as being in the “zone,” then if Shakespeare or any other writer went through the same thing back in those days, would they be thought of as being mentally insane?

So could Shakespeare have been bipolar? Yes, he could have. If you look at his work: the sonnets, the plays, most are very dark tragic, and even the comedies are so ‘out there.’ That in that era, he could have been mentally ill.

Robert believes that the author of the plays and sonnets didn’t want to be attached to the work and allowed someone else to take the credit.

In this episode of Behind The Pen. I go behind Robert’s songwriting to the screenplays he’s written, and then we discuss his latest book Shakeys Madness. Enjoy.

WHERE TO FIND ROBERT

Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Shakeys-Madness-Disorder-William-Shakespeare-ebook/dp/B08TM58JZW

Website: www.robertboog.com
Twitter: @robboog1
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/boogmusic
YouTube: https://youtu.be/jXvAxlz9AHs

Music, podcast, YouTube

No Comparison

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Nah, that’s wrong it’s n0_c0mparis0n and don’t you forget it!
No Comparison is not just a name, it’s a lifestyle.

N0_c0mparis0n is a Producer, Lyricist, Engineer & Music lover representing for North Carolina for over 20 years.

With DIY studio, teaching himself how to mix and produce via YouTube videos, he can put some of the best artists in music, to shame.
I got to chat with n0_c0mparis0n and he has such a passion for music and in all genres. It was the fabulous LL Cool J who sparked his love for music and then his brothers (yep talented family) that kept feeding his passion. Talking of food, his mum wasn’t impressed when he spent his lunch money buying vinyls.

Moving on a few years, n0_c0mparis0n now has managment with Liquid3_6 and now it’s time his music was heard and he was seen.

Watch this episode of Behind The Pen, with multi talented n0_c0mparis0n

So this link will take you to all of n0_c0paris0n social media and videos, podcast and songs.

https://my.bio/n0c0mparis0n

This is one of my favourite tracks love the background melody and then the beat comes in and it’s just dope! But a 40+ mother doesn’t talk like that so let’s just say its frigging awesome!
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/stenfer/breathe-feat-no-comparison-6

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Meet Lauren Robbins – Endorsed, Psychic Medium.

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Is Lauren the real deal? Skeptics and those that think they may have a gift, need to watch the following video.

I started my chat with Lauren asking how does a Psychic get endorsed. And the answer is she was put to the test numerous times by two established boards of specialists in the field.

The test was talking on the phone to strangers and reading them and being correct to what she felt and heard.

There is much more to this story, which you will learn through this video.

I can honestly say I’ve never gone through anything like this before. It was enlightening, amazing and she just left me in awe. And it was one of the most emotional events I have partaken in.


Do enjoy this very special episode of Behind The Pen.

Since the video, I have now realized that EVERYTHING she said was related to the three people that came through. Every word, number, statement she made, was correct. But it took me at least 24hrs before all the pieces came together.

You can book an appointment with Lauren, or buy her book here.

https://www.lauren-bortolami.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mediumlaurenrobbins/

https://twitter.com/robbins_medium

Books, podcast, YouTube

From Yale Med to Yale Ed.

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It all started for Eric Goodman with his love for reading and then writing scripts for film, screenplays and then he started his non-fiction career freelancing for women magazines. Travel articles and blogs came next as he and his wife and their young child travelled through South-East Asia.

Eric published his first two novels in his 20’s – moving on a few years he’s just released his 6th novel, Cuppy and Stew.

This is a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss and a bit of luck.

The first part of the book tells a historical love story about how Susan Morgan, Eric’s (the author actual) wife, fills in missing pieces of her parent’s first meeting. Their love story. That’s what makes the beginning fiction. What makes this first half of the book historical, is the tragedy that followed. Susan and her sister’s parents were on board United flight 629 to Denver, which happened to be the first passenger flight on record that had been bombed. A psycho wanted to kill his mother and claim on her insurance and so stuck a bomb into her suitcase.

Sadly only 12 minutes into the flight the plane exploded killing everyone on board, including Susan and her sister’s parents, known lovingly as Cuppy and Stew. The girls were only 12 and 14 at the time.

What follows the next half is the story is how the two sisters grew through their grief by dealing with it in two different ways. However, both suffered emotional and physical abuse, as told in Susan’s memoirs.

The luck part comes into play, as their parents took out life insurance and instead of someone being the guardian of the money until the children came of age, Stew’s boss and lawyers had the sensible idea of having a bank keep the money until the girls were old enough to receive it. This payment allowed Susan to go to university, where she studied hard and then has had a prospering career. However, her sister took a different path. She never got to study, and sadly passed away earlier than she should.

If that story is not enough to grab your interest wait until you hear about the book he’s nearly finished called Curve Ball.

I enjoyed chatting with Eric and learning more about his incredible talent and the career he’s had so far. Enjoy this episode of Behind The Pen.

Find out more about Eric Goodman and take a look at all his books here.

Books, podcast, Promotion, YouTube

Everyone Has an Angel & A Guardian.

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Melanie Channell is an energy healer, tarot card reader, spiritual teacher and author. She was first granted permission to feel and hear the divine when she was at a conference and saw a guardian angel standing beside a man. From then she has numerous experiences and counts ArchAngel Micheal as a regular contact. to the divine.

In this episode of Behind The Pen Melanie opens up and explains the feeling and signs she gets. She also does a number and tarot card reading for me and explains how numbers can lead you to your correct path in life.



More about where you can find her book, Numbers Speak a Journey of Spiritual Guidence and learn more about the lessons she teaches.

https://www.heartworksnow.com

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZGT2YVF

Books, podcast, YouTube

Bringing History To Life!

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Elliott Mason debut novel was The Arlington Order, which takes two major events in history in the Civil War era, orders for the assassination attempt on Confederate President Jefferson Davis, and the mystery of the gold treasure that vanished without a trace. Moving on 150 years later two historians stumble on clues. (no spoilers)

His second book is an exciting thriller adventure, but you’ll have to watch this episode of Behind The Pen, where I chat with Elliot to find out more about it.

BIO

Elliot Mason grew up in Southern California. He graduated from USC in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in history, and went on to complete his master’s degree at Azusa Pacific University.

For many years, he was a featured and contributing writer for several websites, blogs and trade magazines. In late 2019, his first suspense thriller, “The Arlington Orders”, was released to much critical acclaim. Featured on radio interviews, podcasts and television shows, Mason’s work struck a chord with the public as it touched upon many of today’s hot button topics, making him one of the most in demand new authors.

His eagerly anticipated follow-up novel, “The Legal Killer”, was released in the spring of 2021. It’s controversial subject matter has already created a buzz among fans and critics alike, and will certainly be one of the year’s most talked about suspense-thrillers. In addition, he has two more novels in the works due for release in 2022 and 2023.

Mr. Mason still resides in California and is currently active in writer’s workshops, book readings and signings and other appearances.

https://www.amazon.com/Elliot-Mason/e/B088Y81T87

https://www.elliotmasonbooks.com/

Books, podcast, Promotion, YouTube

Can A Book Unite The World?

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Yes, it can!

When I started chatting to Athena, I assumed she was just another author and surprisingly a songwriter. But as we continued to chat more and more about her life, dedication, and love came to light.

Please watch this episode and learn about the amazing lady and what she does and plans to do 😉

More about Athena
(Greek Goddess of warfare, wisdom and handicraft.
Athena was regarded as the patron and protectress of various cities.)

Athena Goodman was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands and was brought to Boston, MA, a couple of weeks after the infamous blizzard of ‘78. By the age of nine, she started developing her passion to write from her innermost feelings and thoughts.

Boston was a quaint new place to her. This prompted her to write more and put everything into writing.  A beginning of a life-long journey to carve her fragile destiny with her mind and a pen as her tools to achieve everything she had ever dreamed of.

As a young girl, she finished reading all the books in her school library before the sixth grade. Goodman’s writing career began as a feature story writer in high school where her first story appeared in the Harvard Gazette.

In Virginia, she wrote for the Sundial Newspaper at a boarding college then named Randolph-Macon Women’s College. Later, she attended Radcliff College where she took graduate writing and editing classes then went to Harvard University, where her love for children’s literature was developed.


Athena Goodman’s Social Handles

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001306295306

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/athena-goodman

7th Riddle FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/7thriddlebook/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7thriddlebook/?hl=en

You can also visit my website, athenagoodman.com, to sign up for emails about new releases.

Retail Site of Athena Goodman

http://www.Alekadeals.com


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Give And You Will Receive

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It’s not about money. It’s about giving your time, giving a smile to someone that needs it. Give first and you will receive.

When Sonia Cameron listened to the news and heard how many people we now unemployed in America, she felt so sad and wanted to help and so she wrote a book of prayer for those that are looking for work. Each prayer gives hope, inspires, gives determination and confidence.

I knew after just talking with Sonia for a few minutes, she isn’t just a passionate and caring person, she’s very smart as well.

Watch the episode here.

You can find out more about her community work and where you can pick up her first book and the journal. A perfect companion.

Books, podcast, Promotion, YouTube

Mitch Carson – Motivator, marketing and consultant.

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Mitch is a key speaker on motivation, sales consultant and marketer.
But his story doesn’t start there.

Watch this episode of Behind The Pen.

Take a look at his book. The Silent Salesmen

How to create a successful promotional product campaign for any business

According to award-winning direct marketer Mitch Carson, business owners and marketers should understand the value of using promotional items for business growth, and how to create successful promotional product campaigns. In The Silent Salesmen, Carson introduces his proven, simple promotional product strategies that are guaranteed to increase sales and profits. Business owners and marketers will discover step-by-step tips on how to develop and implement a versatile marketing plan that encompasses ready-to-use samples of sales materials paired with unique and memorable promotional products. Combined, these tools will make for an extremely effective (and profitable) marketing message.

More about Mitch.

Experienced speaker and seminar promoter who has been on the platform throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia, United Arab Emirates and New Zealand. Responsible for placing over 1,000,000+ buying units in conference halls in multiple niches and categories. Turned unprofitable categories and seminar companies into cash-positive operations.
Produced several short-form infomercials that have aired on Home Shopping Network (HSN), QVC and international markets grossing over 8 figures in sales over the airways and through retail channels.
Wrote a column in The Glazer-Kennedy newsletter for three years. A paid subscription newsletter that is considered the cutting edge publication for the small business and information publishing markets.Personally read more than 100 books per year over the last several years. Categories would include marketing, sales, direct marketing, promotional products, PR, direct sales, online PR, social media, social media marketing, direct mail, dimensional mail, 3-D mail, lumpy mail, seminar marketing, Google adwords, organic search, article marketing, bookmarking, pinging, podcasting, blogging and video marketing via YouTube and Viddler.
I have been featured in 200+ newspapers worldwide. This includes the Sydney Morning Herald, Los Angeles Times, Roll Call, and The Wall Street Jounal.
I have hosted a radio show on 97.1 CBS Radio in Los Angeles for over one year.
Author of The Silent Salesmen which is published by John Wiley and Sons.

Read testimonials, free tips and find out how Mitch can help you.
https://www.mitchcarson.com/

Music, podcast, Promotion, YouTube

DJ Dizzy Bandz

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Who is DJ?

DJ is a producer, musician, songwriter and DJ from Georgia US. Artists come to him with an idea and he’ll work with them until they have a track both are happy with.

He loves song writing but nothing can beat DJing at live gigs. Getting the crowd hyped and playing his music and debuting new artists and tracks.
I had a chat with DJ about his music. How he works and how he’s coped with the pandemic.


DJ Dizzy Bandz is signed with https://www.ex47records.com they have a working partnership when it comes to organising gigs. DJ loves to work with independent artists but plans on collaborating with some big names in the future.

I love that DJ adds a mixture of music genres in his gigs. R&B, heavy metal, hip-hop, pop. I’ve never heard of this before and he explains it to me in the Behind The Pen episode.

Check out the official video of CHANGE UP.