Category: Achievement

Coral in the Diaspora by Jerrice J. Baptiste

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Book cover of Cora in the Diaspora by Jerrice J. Baptiste. Image shows a woman in front of a city scene, looking up, holding a teacup.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bKmdGi98yHTSe70pLcbyf?si=0cf963dc6d5546a7 Subscribe, listen to, and share Happiness Between Tails Podcast on most any platform; from Spotify and Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts and Breaker, to Pocket Casts and RadioPublic and Castbox, plus many more and an RSS feed. The full list of 50+ places is H-E-R-E. Two months ago, Jerrice J. Baptiste guested here and she's already got a new book of poetry, Coral… Continue reading Coral in the Diaspora by Jerrice J. Baptiste

Alka Joshi on Writing by Lisa Niver + Video + Podcast

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Photo of travel journalist Lisa Niver interviewing novelist Alka Joshi.

Do you have a community to help you with your art?

Transgender Rights, Coyotes, Girl Scouts, and Gaslighting: with Videos

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Photo of neighborhood poster by local Girl Scouts.

Growing up, were you a member of any youth groups? How many homes did you live in and how many schools did you attend? And remember, the best way to combat gaslighting is to speak your truth…

Novel to Big Screen: how Gabriel Constans turns novels into movies

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Cover of Buddha's Wife by Gabriel Constans.

Do you have a project you’re mustering patience and persistence for?

Author/Blogger/Artist Sharon Bonin-Pratt is a playwright too: Reblog

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Art by Sharon Lynne Bonin-Pratt
Self-portrait by Sharon Lynne Bonin-Pratt

Time’s running out quick, so run, don’t walk, to catch Sharon’s stage play! Have you ever written a play? Sharon’s been a guest at Happiness Between Tails here and here…

Sharon Bonin-Pratt's avatarSharon Bonin-Pratt's Ink Flare

Based on the true story of when I couldn’t sing a song about Jesus out loud during a school performance

You read that title correctly, yes you did.

The Braid is producing my story.

The Braid is an award winning live theatre that presents the diverse voices of Jewish people in performances that touch our hearts.

I submitted a short story, “Hawaiian Songbird,” for their consideration. It describes an incident that happened when I was an eleven-year-old newcomer to Hawaii’s famous Punahou School.

“Hawaiian Songbird” was accepted to be the opening segment of their May production, The Rest is History. Nine other wonderful, funny, poignant stories will complete the program.

The show focuses on moments that altered the course of our lives, proving that, unique as they are, these stories are universal in their appeal.

No matter your age or background, you’ll be moved by the life-changing moments described…

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