Episode 324 – with Steven Barnes
In episode 324 of the Functional Nerds Podcast, Patrick Hester and John Anealio welcome Steven Barnes, author of Twelve Days: A Novel – being release on June 27th!
About Steven: Steven Barnes is a New York Times bestselling, award-winning novelist and screenwriter who is the creator of the Lifewriting™ writing course, which he has taught nationwide. He recently won an NAACP Image Award as co-author of the Tennyson Hardwick mystery series with actor Blair Underwood and his wife, Tananarive Due. For an overview of his 20-plus novels, visit Amazon.com.
But Steve’s true love is teaching balance and enhancing human performance in all forms: emotional, professional and physical.
In addition to being an author and writing instructor, he is also a life coach, CST coach and certified hypnotist. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the self-development arts, including hypnosis certification with Transformative Arts Institute in Marin, CA, training as a yoga and Tai Chi instructor, and fourth-degree black belt. He has counseled executives, royalty, prominent politicians and Hollywood celebrities at the Moonview Sanctuary in Santa Monica.
This week’s picks:
- Steven: Wonder Woman
- John: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
- Patrick: Atomic Robo: The Temple of Od
Links:
- Steven Brnes on Facebook
- John Anealio on Twitter
- Patrick Hester on Twitter
- The Functional Nerds Patreon Page
- Patrick’s New Book: Into the Fire (available everywhere)
© 2017 Patrick Hester and John Anealio
This podcast contains original music by John Anealio.
We’ll be taking a break for the July 4th holiday – look for a new episode the following week 😉
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Patrick Hester
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Hey Patrick,
Hello to a fellow Atomic Robo reader! I was happily surprised to hear you mention one of my very favorite comics! My favorite villain is Dr Dinosaur, who’s yours?
Sincerely,
Stephanie
😀 Hi!
Come on! Not Thomas Edison?! >_>
Glad you enjoyed the episode.
~P