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Communication is the solvent of all problems
and is the foundation for personal development.

Peter Shepherd

Media Appearances

I invite you to listen to my media conversations, podcasts and radio, and my public speaking presentations which I showcase here. The topics cover my published work, as well as a number of other topics described below. Follow the title links, and if you enjoy, please comment & share

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See my YouTube Playlist of presentations, podcast appearances and book readings!

Barbwire, Brothels and Bombs in the Night: Surviving Vietnam
In-person Book Launch

* 6/29/23 My in-person book launch. Rachel Sarah Thurston interviews me about my writing of this book. I read several excerpts and took questions from the audience.

* 3/25/23 While on a Nile River cruise, I had the opportunity to do a book reading and Q&A.

Connard Hogan Conducts "Once Upon a Kentucky Farm" Book Reading on a Nile River Cruise, Egypt

* 9/12/22 I had a great interview
with Jodie Stevens about being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic and writing my memoir.

Author appears on "Genuine Life Recovery" podcast, Episodes 75, Parts 1 & 2.

* 6/24/22 During a Douro Rive cruise, I provided a talk about writing my memoir, Once Upon a Kentucky Farm, read an excerpt and answered questions.

Connard Hogan  Conducts "Once Upon a Kentucky Farm" Book Reading on Douro River Cruise, Portugal

Signing Event at Chaucer's Books for Once Upon a Kentucky Farm!
 

"Once Upon a Kentucky Farm" Book Signing at Chaucers Books, Santa Barbara

* My first book signing event at Chaucer's Books in Santa Barbara, CA on May 9, 2022, was a rousing success!

 

* During a discussion led by Rachel Sarah Thurston, State of Sparkle, I answered questions, read excerpts, then signed copies.

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* Watch the event on YouTube. (~29 minutes)

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* Visit Chaucer's Books website.

Connard Hogan (center) with Rachel Sarah Thurston (left) and Dale Griffiths Stamos (right)
Connard Hogan posing with his memoir, "Once Upon a Kentucky Farm"
Connard Hogan appears on "Bounce Back & Thrive" Podcast, Episode 57

* 7/15/22 A podcast guest appearance, entitled "Abuse, Alcoholism & Dysfunction to Hope and Healing." We discussed self-judgement around ideas of "perfection" and "normal," and my experiences as a child of an alcoholic!

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* Watch the interview.

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* See Grace's podcast series.

* 2/18/22 A podcast guest appearance. We discuss aspects of my childhood, my writing and maintaining balance of "beauty" in life.

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* 4/17/22 A podcast guest appearance, entitled "Giving Up On a Dream." We discussed my decision to drop out of engineering school, which exposed me to the draft and led me to Vietnam!

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* Listen to my interview.

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* Peruse the podcast series.

* 1/19/22 My presentation to Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise.

 

* Sharing aspects of my author's experience regarding my memoir publication, plus a reading from Once Upon a Kentucky Farm.

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* 4/14/22 A presentation to Rotary Club of Carpinteria.

 

* Sharing aspects of my author's experience regarding my memoir publication, plus a reading from Once Upon a Kentucky Farm.

* 4/5/22 My Zoom Virtual Book Launch Celebration at 5PM PT went well!

* Watch my launch celebration, which includes discussion of writing this memoir. See it on my YouTube Channel.

* Go to my Amazon Book Page!

"Once Upon a Kentucky Farm" Cover Image
Book Signing Announcement

* 5/9/22 My first book signing event is scheduled at Chaucer's Books in Santa Barbara, CA.

Open to the public.

 

* I will answer questions, read an excerpt and sign copies of Once Upon a Kentucky Farm: Hope and Healing From Family Abuse, Alcoholism and Healing.

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* Watch the event on YouTube.

(29 minutes)

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* Visit Chaucer's Books website.

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