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RedPubPod #022 Redhawk Publications on Redhawk Publications!

Welcome! This pod is personal. This unique podcast is where the RP staff get to riff a bit, and poke fun at one another while sharing about interesting books we have done and a few that are in the pipeline. We get reflective while having a positive outlook about our accomplishments in the first half of 2023! You will want to listen to this one to learn about our newer books out now, a few books to come soon, a few upcoming events to attend, plus a brand-new book series named after the founder of Catawba Valley Community College, the Thomas W. Dana, Jr. Scholarship and Fund. Big highlight of this episode if you like books: Head to our website and find the "DONATION" button and if you donate at least $50, get the book of your choice! That's a big deal. Also, be sure to join the Redhawk Publications crew in person if you live in the Foothills of NC Area: Aug. 10th, THU, 6pm - 7pm at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library in Hickory, NC. We will have select books available for purchase, in addition to releasing a special discount code for attendees to use only. If you come, you can get a significant discount on our entire backlist catalog when you order online!Buy all your Redhawk Publications books here: Please SHARE, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to RedPubPod to cure the world’s ills!Redhawk Publications is:Robert Canipe, Publisher, -- Redhawk PublicationsRichard Eller, Executive Director -- Redhawk PublicationsPatricia Thompson, Acquisitions Editor -- Redhawk PublicationsMelanie Zimmerman, Graphic Artist Editor -- Redhawk PublicationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RedPubPod #021 Romey Church

Welcome to a Special Furniture Manufacturing Edition of Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD!Redhawk Publications' newest book, Richard Eller’s “Well Crafted: The History of Furniture Manufacturing in Western North Carolina” has put a spotlight not just on owners and upper management, but also on the workers that make the industry tick! In this episode of RedPubPod, Richard interviews former furniture worker Mr. Romey Church. Romey and his mother (and his father and his grandfather!) all worked in furniture, some longer than others. His mother, Ruth Church, worked at Singer Furniture from the age of 16 back in 1944, following her dad’s footsteps. She would work, leave and then return while her family was growing but she put in about 25 years or so in furniture manufacturing. Richard is mindful to remind Romey and listeners that it was not just men that worked in furniture manufacturing. Many women did, too, and it is mentioned in the book. Romey discusses his time working at Signer Furniture as well. Funny, harmless pranks are detailed, giving us all the impression that the workers had a sense of humor and enjoyed one another. The folks working in the plant became work family and deep friendships were made. This podcast is engaging. You learn what it was like working in furniture manufacturing back in the day. You also realize that “working in the shop” was an eventual occupation for many in the Western North Carolina industry. Some stayed longer than others, but this region of North Carolina can be fortunate that it provided livelihoods for many families. Buy your copy of Richard Eller’s “Well-Crafted” here: https://tinyurl.com/RichardEllerWellCrafted Please SHARE, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to RedPubPod to cure the world’s ills!Redhawk Publications Host:Richard Eller, Engineer -- Redhawk PublicationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RedPubPod #020 Mitchell Gold

Welcome to a Special Furniture Manufacturing Edition of Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD!In this special episode of RedPubPod, Mitchell Gold, co-founder of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, shares his inspiring journey in the home furnishing industry.He discusses his New Jersey roots, his first job in the Home Furnishing Department of NYC’s famed Bloomingdale’s, his coming out during a pivotal time in LGBT history, and his subsequent move to North Carolina where he co-created MG+BW with partner, Bob Williams.Mitchell's success lies in his trailblazing approach to treating employees with respect, rejecting the prevalent "plantation" mentality. He discusses his belief that profitability and treating employees with dignity can go hand-in-hand, and how this philosophy has made MG+BW the success it has become. This podcast is as riveting as it is informative. To learn more about the MG+BW story be sure to check out Richard Eller’s newest book, "Well-Crafted: The History of Furniture Manufacturing in Western North Carolina."We encourage you to check out the well-crafted home furnishings at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams here: And buy your copy of host Richard Eller’s “Well-Crafted” here: Please SHARE, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to RedPubPod so that all your dreams come true!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RedPubPod #019 Richard Eller

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD!Redhawk Publications is honored to have as their guest on this episode author, historian, professor and Redhawk Publications Executive Director, Richard Eller. In this episode, we learn about Richard's newest book, "Well-Crafted: The History of Furniture Manufacturing in Western North Carolina." Richard freely shares his admiration for the industry that not only put Western NC on the map but was instrumental in putting food in the mouths and shoes on the feet of many a family that grew up fully entrenched in furniture. Richard's passion is contagious and we couldn't stop asking him questions! Exhaustive history well-written, you will want this book! Buy Well-Crafted: The History of Furniture Manufacturing in Western North Carolina here!Please SHARE, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to RedPubPod so that all your dreams come true!Today’s Redhawk Publications Hosts: Robert Canipe, Publisher -- Redhawk PublicationsPatricia Thompson, Acquisitions Editor -- Redhawk PublicationsMelanie Zimmerman, Graphic Artist Editor -- Redhawk PublicationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RedPubPod #018 Rhodney Honeycutt

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have as its guest, Rhodney Honeycutt, author of Long Guns and Great Fishing Runs.When Redhawk Publications had a chance to publish a book by a local avid hunter, fisherman, and all-around international outdoorsman, we were all in! Catawba County resident and nationally known outdoorsman, Rhodney Honeycutt, tells long tales about real-life hunting and fishing experiences. Sometimes by himself, other times with family and friends, and sometimes as a guide to well-known outdoorsmen and even a few celebrities! Join today's podcast as we listen to the stories of Rhodney's outdoor exploits, and more importantly, how he explains the importance of fishing and hunting to managing and preserving wildlife. Hear him out. It makes complete sense. We also love hearing how he has incorporated the love of the outdoors into his family activities. He learned to love it from his elders, and he's passing on his passion to the new Honeycutt generations!Rhodney is a one-of-a-kind podcast guest, author, and we are lucky to have him as our author and nearby resident. This episode is hosted by Richard Eller, Engineer -- Redhawk PublicationsBuy the book here!Buy all Redhawk Publications here!And as always, please SHARE, LIKE, & SUBSCRIBE to RedPubPod to ensure world peace! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RedPubPod #017 Mike James

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD!Redhawk Publications is honored to have as its virtual guest, poet Mike James. Today’s co-hosts, Robert & Tim, chat with Tennessee poet, Mike James, about his newest collection of poetry, Back Alley Saints at the Tiki Bar, published by Redhawk Publications. You will hear some intriguing retrospective comments from Mike, including that this specific book has been a culmination of many things. He brings in everything he has learned about poetry while addressing lessons as it relates to today’s icons and reflecting on gender & fluidity. Notions on childhood.... notions of mortality are discussed as well. Back Alley Saints is all new poems, and Mike feels this collection is the book he was born to write. Mentioned in this pod is Mike’s previous book, Portable Light, also published by Redhawk Publications. This selected collection focuses on his lifework in that it spans his writing between 1991 –2021 or 30 years’ worth of poetry. Mike reads two poems from Back Alley Saints: St. Jane Mansfield and Last Poem. Mike shares that poet Ted Berrigan said, “we should all write one poem that encapsulates our lives to make it a joyful elegy” and Mike’s Last Poemlovingly and with much grace gives himself a faux send-off. Mike James’ is one of those rare “Poet’s Poet” and you will understand why when you listen to him. Mike gets humanity, so humanity simply digs Mike James! Well done, Mike... Well done!Buy Back Alley Saints at the Tiki Bar here!Buy Portable Light and other Redhawk Publications titles here! And as always, please SHARE, LIKE, & SUBSCRIBE to RedPubPod to cure the world’s woes.Today's Hosts: Richard Eller, Engineer, - Redhawk Publications, Robert Canipe, Publisher - Redhawk Publications, Tim Peeler, Senior Editor - Redhawk Publications See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RedPubPod #016 Austin Allran

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is excited to have in the studio a very special author: Austin Allran. Join today’s hosts, Richard, Patty, and Tim as they converse with author and Hickory, NC native, Austin Allran, about the writing journey that led to his first novel, The Legends of the Isle of Cats. Our hosts were so engaged in Austin’s fascinating background (he’s an attorney and life-long public servant, having served in both the N.C. State House and Senate, as well as a current Catawba County commissioner) – they forgot to mention the title at the beginning of the pod. Let’s give it to you one more time, because this engrossing tome will keep you glued to your seat reading. This engaging mystery with Christian Existential overtones is entitled: The Legends of the Isle of Cats. No one said writing is easy! Austin shares how the impetus of the book started in the 1990s, but his most earnest writing took place within the last ten years. His writing process is a little more unconventional, but it created a suspenseful mystery that spans generations and takes place in North Carolina. It’s a great read filled with memorable characters. Austin makes a warm and inciteful guestThe public is welcome to attend Austin’s book discussion and signing at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Thursday, February 23rd from 6pm – 7pm in Hickory, NC. Buy The Legends of the Isle of Cats here!Buy all other Redhawk Publications titles here!Today’s Redhawk Publications Hosts: Richard Eller, Executive Director, Patricia Thompson, Acquisition Editor & Tim Peeler, Senior EditorAnd as always, please SHARE, LIKE, & SUBSCRIBE to RedPubPod to cure the world’s woes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RedPubPod #015 Ron Toler and Stephen Henderson, NC Veterans Writing Alliance Foundation

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD!Redhawk Publications is honored to have in the studio two special guests: Ron Toler, USAF – Retired and NC Veterans Writing Alliance Foundation Project Coordinator, and Stephen Henderson, USMC – Retired and NC Veterans Writing Alliance Foundation Project Coordinator. Join us as hosts Richard and Robert chat with Ron Toler and Stephen Henderson about the recently published collection of veteran’s stories, Brothers and Sisters Like These. This anthology is comprised of a total of 36 veterans sharing over seventy stories, both in prose and poetry form, based on their experiences while serving in the military. Guests Ron and Stephen not only penned stories that make up this unique anthology, but they also are the project’s co-coordinators. In 2014, a group of veterans gathered at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville to participate in a creative writing program, which resulted in the first published anthology entitled, Brothers Like These. The idea was to get the veterans to write about their shared experiences either in the service or when they processed out. Writing gave them a voice; an opportunity to share their experiences with folks that had gone through the same challenges and even provided an opportunity to heal in some way.Brothers and Sisters Like These is the most recent published collection which includes women’s voices as well. “We realized we were missing our sisters’ voices, and so this second go-round, women were very much a part of the writing project,” said Toler. A result of this writing initiative was the creation of the 501 (c) (3) non-profit, The NC Veterans Writing Alliance Foundation. It was formed to continue the unique writing program which now includes all veterans, men and women, from all conflicts, including Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan.All proceeds from the book go toward continuing writing workshops for veterans, as the main expense is paying for the Writer in Residence who leads the classes.The public is welcome to see the veteran’s writing group share their stories live on the Leiman Mainstage at the Flat Rock Playhouse on Sunday, January 29th in Flat Rock, NC. Tickets will be sold the day-of at the playhouse for $20 and proceeds go to support the Blue Ridge Honor Flight.Your hosts for this episode of RedPubpod are Richard Eller, Executive Director & Robert Canipe, PublisherTo learn more about the NC Veterans Writing Alliance Foundation, click here! Buy “Brothers and Sisters Like These” here!Buy all other Redhawk Publications titles here! And as always, please SHARE, LIKE, & SUBSCRIBE to RedPubPod to cure the world’s woes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RedPubPod #014 Cassidy Collins

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD! Redhawk Publications is honored to have in the studio special guest Cassidy Collins. Not only is Cassidy the newest fiction author in the Redhawk Publications stable, but she is a colleague: Cassidy is a creative staff member in the Redhawk Communications department at Catawba Valley Community College here in Hickory, North Carolina.Join us as Cassidy discusses her creative journey and writing process. It's daunting to think this young adult is not only holding down a full-time demanding job in a marketing department for a community college, but able to write for the fun of it. “The Aria,” her young adult, dystopian-themed novel is part of a trilogy, and was completed by the time she finished high school! In addition to a completed trilogy, she has a completed science fiction novel, “Floor #9” on the topic of chimera. (C-H-I-M-E-R-A… Yeah, get your Google Search box open to go down that rabbit hole. You're Welcome!). She’s even written several screenplays and fan fiction scripts. Quite the prolific writer for someone in their 20s!Cassidy divulges her literary influences (or perhaps the lack thereof…) and you can hear how the RedPubPod staff are in awe of natural-born writing talent! Cassidy is making her own path and Redhawk Publications feels honored to be a small part of her journey. Check out Catawba Valley Community College’s podcast “Wingin’ It” on Spotify here!Look at CVCC’s “Soar” magazineBuy Cassidy Collin’s book, “The Aria” here!Buy all other Redhawk Publications titles here!And as always, please SHARE, LIKE, & SUBSCRIBE to RedPubPod to cure the world’s woes. Richard Eller, Executive DirectorRobert Canipe, Publisher Patricia Thompson, Project CoordinatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RedPubPod #013 Scott Owens

Welcome to the Redhawk Publication's podcast, REDPUBPOD!Redhawk Publications is pleased to have in the studio special guest Scott Owens. Scott's 18th publication will come out in November of 2022 and he's already working on his 19th!Our hosts get a chance to slow the prolific poet down to share what inspires his poetry as well as to give a few tips for new writers. Questions from the North Carolina poetry community are asked and Scott answers them without batting an eye! In fact, his responses are as revealing as they are educational.Be sure to stop by Scott's coffee shop, Taste Full Beans, whenever you find yourself in Hickory, NC to grab a great cup of coffee and pick up a bite to eat. They have an extensive menu and attentive staff. Plus you'll be surrounded by local art as well as a good amount of books for sale from Redhawk Publications! And if you are really lucky, you'll get a chance to meet Scott and his better half, Julie. Good people. VERY engaged community connectors!Buy Scott's newest book, Prepositional hereBuy his other titles with Redhawk Publications hereAnd as always, please SHARE, LIKE, & SUBSCRIBE to RedPubPod so that all your dreams come true!Today’s Redhawk Publications Hosts: Richard Eller, Executive DirectorRobert Canipe, Publisher Patricia Thompson, Project CoordinatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.