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!
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Famous Interviews
(Podcast & Radio):
* 12/12/23 Famous Interview with Joe Dimino Featuring Award-Winning Author, Connard Hogan. "On this episode. ... We cover his exciting life full of travels and overcoming adversity. Enjoy this Interview."
Authority Alchemist Podcast (Episode: "Secrets of Authorship: An Exclusive Interview with Connard Hogan")
* 10/10/23 "... an insightful conversation" about Connard Hogan's writing and publishing journey as interviewed by Bridgetta Tomarchio. Discover a number of helpful writing, querying and publishing secrets.
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.
* 9/12/22 I had a great interview
with Jodie Stevens about being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic and writing my memoir.
* 8/31/22 I thoroughly enjoyed my guest appearance with Melissa Ebken.
* 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.
Signing Event at Chaucer's Books for Once Upon a Kentucky Farm!
* 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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* 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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* 2/18/22 A podcast guest appearance. We discuss aspects of my childhood, my writing and maintaining balance of "beauty" in life.
* 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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* 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.
* Watch the presentation on YouTube.
(~30 minutes)
* 2/16/21 An opinion article published on-line.
* Read my article!
* Visit the SB Independent website.
* 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.
* Enjoy my presentation on YouTube.
(~30 minutes)
* 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!
* 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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(29 minutes)
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