A Model's Life: An interview with Kourtney Reppert

(Information about Kourtney Reppert can be accessed through her Facebook page, or through her Instagram account.) 

Consider someone who values a quote from Abraham Lincoln, the humor of Adam Sandler, appreciates the depth of Schindler's List and the lightheartedness of A Night at the Roxbury.

Those are just some of the diverse influences that a model from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania discussed recently. Who is the person behind the pretty face that brightens this articles' words? You are about to discover what life is like behind the scenes in the modeling world.

Small town influences

Kourtney Elizabeth Reppert grew up in Leesport, Pennsylvania. The small town, which is about an hour from Philadelphia, is a place where everyone knows each other. The people who live there work hard and are dedicated to their families and friends.

Many people set prudent goals and then move towards them. Some think beyond what can smoothly be attained and instead strive for their dreams. Kourtney is one of those individuals.

"I want to be successful as a model, while also remaining an overall happy and grateful person," Kourtney said.

Strong family base

A solid family environment often allows someone to build their life's foundation.

"I have three older sisters (Karla, Kelly and Kristie) who are all beautiful. My Mom (Kathy) and Dad (David) are very loving and supportive. They provided me with a great childhood.

"My Mom always told me that I had a special spark. When I was three-years-old my sisters would dress me up, put make-up on me and fix my hair in pigtails."

Role models

"My Mom had a tough time growing up because her Mom passed away when she was young. She always tried to raise my sisters and I the best that she could. She is my best friend.

"Good loving parents set people up for a good life. Everything starts with the family."

Kourtney had an active social life and was a member of the cross country, swimming, field hockey and basketball teams when she was at Schuylkill Valley High School. After graduating, she decided to attend Kutztown University.

"I always had good communication skills and did well in sales. So, initially I pursued a degree in sales and marketing. I also loved softball and pitched on the team at Kutztown."

Creating a career

Kourtney adapted her career goals in 2006, after a number of people suggested that she had the qualities needed to become a model.

"I admired many people who were models when I was growing up, especially Pamela Anderson (famous for being on Baywatch). She was the girl next door."

Establishing a career in modeling is not easy. The path involves heavy competition and rejection.

"I loved what I was doing and the way I felt when I was doing it. I wasn't going to take no for an answer. In a world of no's, you can also hear yes."

In 2007, she joined ModelMayhem , which is a Facebook-style site for male and female models, photographers, as well as make-up and wardrobe artists.

Constellation Energy offered Kourtney her first paid modeling position. Following that success, she landed a number of advertising print work assignments.

Friends and frenemies

Kourtney worked through the normal trial and error period that everyone experiences during the initial stages of their careers. But, she kept moving forward by relying on her well-formed instincts.

"You have to have a tough skin in the business. It was hard at first and you have to be on top of your game. The support of my family and friends has been very important to me along the way."

Kourtney Reppert: A Model's Life – Part 2

Diversifying her interests

Kourtney deepened her career potential when she obtained an Esthetician's license at the Lancaster School of Cosmetology in 2010. The training she received in the cosmetic care and treatment of skin and hair, allowed her career to expand.

Obtaining the designation allowed Kourtney to use her skills and experience to help women make their best beauty choices. It also empowered her to offer the Ivo Pitanguy skin care line to many individuals.

"My license allows me to offer a range of professional applications. Through this work I'm able to make people feel good about themselves, which makes me feel good about myself."

Kourtney also noted that Ivo Pitanguy donates one hundred percent of their profits, from the line that she promotes, to charitable causes.

The importance of a good photographer

"If the connection isn't good, it's like a bad date."

At times, a photographer can get a great shot when a shoot first begins. At other times, many hours might be needed until the perfect image is captured.

"dms graphix photography has shaped my modeling career. They are amazing people to work with. It's all about that connection with the photographer and timing when the pictures are being taken."

Experience and preparation

Years of training and focused preparation allows the best professional experience to take place.

"On the day of a shoot, I wake up, take a cold shower and do a mini-workout. Then, I relax for a bit before heading out. Depending on the job, I might do my own makeup. If a make-up artist is provided, that person will help me prepare at the site of a shoot."

One element that can't be seen when looking at photographs that have been taken is the music that was playing during a photography session. Music can establish a mood that helps a model transition into a mental state of preparedness.

"Music makes you feel. Certain songs affect certain people in positive, or negative ways. I like to choose my own music for a shoot, because doing so gives me more energy during it."

Kourtney puts her self into a state of mind using methods that are similar to professional actors. She sifts through past experiences that allows her to generate emotional responses. Those responses then create different looks that can be captured by the camera.

"I'm a character playing myself, or I'm myself playing a character. Modeling is a way to express yourself.

"If I'm in love, I show it to the camera. If I'm sad, that emotion will be seen. If I'm happy, my smile is endless."

Sports highlights

Kourtney's images have appeared on the Philadelphia Flyers website and on a Philadelphia Phillies' opening day poster.

"I was a tomboy growing up, so naturally I wanted to do a shoot that involved sports.

"The only reason I could stay up late when I was younger is because my Dad would let me watch hockey. I would always want to watch the (Philadelphia) Flyers."

Building her port

In the modeling business, the term 'port' is used as a shortened form of the word portfolio. A portfolio contains a person's professional work.

"My main goal is to get exposure in popular print magazines. Many career doors can open when that happens."

Reflecting and looking forward

Kourtney's professional career has expanded greatly during the past few years. Her experiences have created new opportunities that she continues to pursue each day.

"I have traveled a lot. Flew in private plane and went to a private island. I visited the Playboy Mansion and have met amazing people in the worlds of sports and entertainment."

Never one to be satisfied with her accomplishments, Kourtney is continuing to move forward with a positive spirit and a focused mind.

"I have grown a lot over the years and it has been a nice ride so far. I think attitude is everything and I have learned that you always have to keep working harder as you pursue your dreams.

"There is something inside of me that tells me to keep going. If you love something and you are good at it, why stop?"

(Information about Kourtney Reppert can be accessed through her Facebook page, or through her Instagram account.) 

(I hold all copyrights to this article which originally appeared on Yahoo's Voices platform in 2011.)

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Erin Como Reveals Her Timeless Model for Success

"I'll never forget the feel of excitement in the air." - Erin Como 

Interview by Sean O'Brien  

I had the opportunity to interview Erin Como, who is a reporter for Fox 17 Nashville.

As she shared her experiences with me, it quickly became apparent why she has rapidly achieved success in a very competitive media world.

From Como's earliest childhood days, through her education and diversified work experience, she consistently mentioned how she liked helping people. Every truly accomplished person who I have ever met has always noted that same point.

And with that, her story begins...

Hello Philly

Como's family moved from Richmond, Va., to Bensalem, Pa., when she was four-years-old.

Her father David Como, who is a licensed clinical social worker, became an Administrator for the Philadelphia's Northeast Community Center.

Her mother, Patricia Trautman Como, became a Director at Head Start.

She has one older sister, Leah, who is married and is a fifth grade teacher in Havertown, Pa.

Como recalls that her parents read the newspaper every day when she was growing up. The day's events would often be discussed at dinner each night.

"My parents always wanted to know what my sister and I thought about what was going on in the world," Como said.

"Because they were always trying to help people to better themselves, keeping up with the world around them was important to them."

Building her foundation

Her parents influence clearly helped form her social consciousness.

"I always enjoyed organizing parties and events when I was little. When I was in fifth grade, I remember starting a club. When we had a talent show in seventh grade, I asked the teacher if I could host it.

"I was President of my class and the anchor of our television network through all four years at Bensalem High School."

Como would often help her father obtain food donations for the Community Center. She also volunteered for four years on the Oxford Valley Mall Teen Board.

Teen Board programs were first started by Rainbow Promotions in East Coast regional malls in 1990. They provide volunteer and educational opportunities for young men and women, between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, to represent and work with local malls to produce fashion shows, create special events and participate in community service projects.

Education

Because of her close family ties, it was natural that Como chose to enroll at Temple University.

"I wanted to go to a school that allowed me to go home for dinner on Sundays.

"In the back of my mind I wasn't sure if I wanted to become lawyer, so I double-majored in Broadcast Journalism and English."

She worked as a legal assistant at a law office in Center City, Philadelphia during her junior year. But, the boredom that she felt made her realize that she needed to pursue a more interesting career path.

During her senior year she interned for Jeff Kolakowski, who was the Assignment Manager at CBS 3.

"I worked on the news desk and went out twice a week to work with their nightside reporters.

"One time I went with Walt Hunter (who is a veteran investigative reporter) to a meth lab bust. I'll never forget the feel of excitement in the air. That was where I fell in love with breaking news."

Because she was a double-major, Como also took a second internship. She did that at NBC 10 during the summer of 2006.

Collegiate scholars

Como graduated in the top ten percent of her class at Temple, with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Broadcast Journalism and English. Her accomplishment earned her a place in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

"NBC 10 Philadelphia offered me a position as a production assistant in September 2006, and promoted me to weekend overnight assignment editor in January 2007.

"I was just turning 23-years-old and had to work from midnight to 9am. I made a decision to choose my career over a busy social life."

Her internship experience, combined with past marketing positions and work as a promotional model, allowed for a smooth transition into a full-time career in broadcast journalism.

Professional experience

Como performed a variety of behind-the-scenes roles during her first year on the job. She ran news scripts into the studio for the 4, 5 and 6 o'clock newscasts, assisted at the assignment desk, welcomed guests to the studio and answered phones.

She also served as Tracy Davidson's intern, in her consumer department, and helped to field produce the stations 'Backyard Weather' segments with Doug Kammerer.

"There is so much research and time that goes into a newscast. Research must be done, facts need to be checked, sources have to be contacted.

"As a weekend overnight assignment editor and field producer, I was learning the business from the ground up."

Get-it-done attitude

Producing television news is a never-ending grind and consistent hard work is needed to produce excellent on-air results.

"You are helping people to get their product on the air, so you have to have a get-it-done attitude.

"You always need to ask yourself questions like: Who can I call? What facts can we check to enhance the story? Can we interview someone who no one else has thought of? Can we contact a witness, or find an element, to make the story into an exclusive?"

After a year of consistently producing solid results, Como became a full-time overnight assignment editor. That position gave her the responsibility of processing all overnight breaking news and preparing stories for the morning reporters.

Within another year, she became a daytime planning and assignment editor.

Professional mentors

"I've been really lucky to have worked with a lot of people who have been very helpful and have wanted to see me succeed."

One of Como's career mentors has been Dawn Timmeney, NBC 10 Philadelphia's Emmy-winning news anchor, who she credits with helping to develop her own broadcasting abilities.

Camille Cwienkala is another individual who she acknowledged as being key to her development as a journalist. Cwienkala, currently is Director of Operations at LNS (Local News Service) and was a former assignment manager at NBC10 Philadelphia when Como first began working.

"Camille is so smart and hard working. She showed me how to be an assignment editor and also helped me to develop my own on-air presence."

Chris Blackman, who is the News Director at NBC 10, is another of Como's mentors.

"He is so accessible and such a talented leader. Three years ago, I showed him a tape when I auditioned to be a traffic reporter. He was honest and told me that I was not ready at that time. So, I asked him what I could do to improve."

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Erin Como Reveals Her Timeless Model for Success - Part 2

"People want to feel that what they are doing in the world matters." - Erin ComoThe mark of a professionalComo used Chris Blackman's advice about enhancing her on-air presence as a learning experience.

In addition to taking voice lessons, she gained on-air experience by working for Philly.com in 2008. She began hosting 'Down the Shore', which is the website's internet-based information series that is set at various New Jersey shore points.

Those experiences helped her to build a better on-camera presence, find her broadcast voice and to hone her reporting skills.

"I was confident behind the scenes, but I had been somewhat shy on air. I learned to be persistent and to not give up," Como said.

"Chris always made time to critique the tapes that I gave him. Then, last summer, he said that I was ready to audition again for the traffic position."

In March 2011, she began filling in part-time and is now NBC 10 Philadelphia's weekend shore traffic reporter.

As a result of her efforts over the years, Como has been honored with two NBC Ovation awards. In November 2007, she was recognized for her outstanding team work. In November 2008, she was recognized for use of imagination in her work.

Work ethic"I've learned that being persistent, working hard and never turning down an opportunity can lead to success."

In the summer of 2010, Como worked full-time at the NBC 10 Assignment Desk and hosted the 'Down the Shore' show on Philly.com.

She also became a weekend host for Borgata TV, which is the Atlantic City-based Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa's website channel.

"Whenever they had celebrity guests, I would conduct red carpet interviews.

"I had the opportunity to interview many people, including Twilight's Kellan Lutz, True Blood's Joe Manganiello and television personality Mario Lopez."

Because her experience has been so positive, she is open to becoming an entertainment reporter in the future.

On-air success

Successful broadcast journalists are knowledgeable, project confidence, are well spoken and understand that they are one part of a large group of skilled professionals.

"You have to be a team player and work well with your producers, writers, photographers and editors. A quality newscast involves a large group of talented people. In addition, because there is a performance value to being on air, you have to be in control of the situation in case you need to adapt during a broadcast."

How the media benefits society

The media serves many positive roles in today's society. It often generates discussion on important topics and provides information that the public might not otherwise have.

"I am honored to be part of an industry with so many people who are truly passionate about being quality journalists.

"In the Philadelphia area we cover a lot of crime, but I love the stories about people who are making a difference in their communities. By covering these people, we are able to show that one person can create positive change."

Beyond work

In addition to her career, Como also devotes time to volunteer work. She uses her skills, along with her own creative talent in a variety of ways.

"About six months ago I got involved with RAW:natural born artists . I help that organization of artists, musicians, actors, photographers, models, painters and jewelry designers by handling public relations, hosting the monthly Showcases at G Lounge and by interviewing the artists about their work so they can have a professional media kit to help them network.

"Our mission is to provide independent artists of all creative genres, with the tools, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity.

"RAW connects people so that they might grow together, while also providing them with opportunities to give back to their own local youth communities through the arts."

Como also emceed Jenna Communications Halloween Charity auction last October.

Jenna Communications is a Philadelphia-based public relations, event planning and media training company that is led by Jennifer Sherlock.

Looking to the future 
Como offered some advice for those who would like to work in the media.

"Work hard. If you want something, go for it. Take the entry level position and be willing to sacrifice if you want to achieve your goals.

"Success happens so differently for everyone. Before there was a formula. You would graduate from college and then work in a small market, until you were ready to progress to a larger market. These days, with the influence of the internet, old models no longer work as they had in the past."

Como concluded by reflecting on her values and looking ahead to the future.

"There are so many different ways that you can help people. I am so thankful to have found a career that I love and that also allows me to help others.

"Someday I would like to get married and have children, but right now my focus is on working toward my goals. My career goal is to continue to be a good journalist and ultimately I would love to be an anchor.

"People want to feel that what they are doing in the world matters."

Three, two, one...

The media, along with the rest of our society, continues to evolve rapidly.

What we see as commonplace today will change within the next year, or few years. But, some things will likely never change.

Talent, hard work and a strong ethical foundation will continue to allow certain individuals to adapt and thrive.

Keep an eye on Erin Como, because she is one of those people.

(I hold all copyrights to this article which originally appeared on Yahoo's Voices platform in 2011.)

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My illustrated children's book: Maddie: Teaching Tolerance with a Smile officially became a Top 10 Amazon best-seller as of January 29, 2014. The print and ebook editions were initially released in August, 2014.

Children's Alopecia Project

50% of all proceeds from the sale of our book (in both print and ebook forms) are being donated to the Children's Alopecia Project (CAP).

What a ride

This incredible and unexpected ride began in the spring of 2011. By August 2013, the book was published by the Children's Alopecia Project in print form. We have been very pleased with sales of that edition. Use, or share, this link --->>Maddie: Teaching Tolerance with a Smile to purchase the printed book directly from CAP.

I published a special ebook edition within weeks of the print book release. After starting in the tens of thousands (in terms of Amazon's children's book rankings), Maddie broke into the Top 50 just prior to Christmas. It climbed through the 30s and settled in the upper 20s before breaking into the Top 10.  

Use, or share, this link --->>Maddie: Teaching Tolerance with a Smile to see a 'free-view' of the special ebook edition. I've included extra bonus features in this version that provide background information, extra photos, and illustrations. Each item helps to tell the complete story of this book's birth. 

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Thank you to Stacey Stauffer (Fox 29 Philadelphia). She interviewed Madison Woytovich, her parents (Jeff and Betsy Woytovich) and me about the latest chapter in this inspiring story. Here's a video link to Stacey's wonderful feature. 

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Amazon.com is the number 1 online publishing platform in the world. That's why I used it to publish my first ebook: Fast Fiction and Other Stuff.

This mini-tome is a collection of stories and poems for readers who don't take themselves too seriously. I hope that you enjoy it and am always interested in your feedback. 

Let's connect on Twitter @SeanyOB, through Facebook, or on LinkedIn. 

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Florida Panthers December 18, 2014

A special sidebar to all readers as 2014 draws to a close...My fellow media members serve as positive role models who always advance my hockey knowledge whenever I cover Philadelphia Flyers home games at the Wells Fargo Center. The media, as a whole, represent hard-working people, in both old, new and hybrid media forms. Their efforts help the public to better analyze one of the globe's greatest sports.

There are plenty of quality hockey resources available. Bill Meltzer's ever-great HockeyBuzz blog, David Strehle's always-insightful Twitter feed @DstrehleTFP and connected articles, and new colleague Charlie Flowe's WorldSportsShow.com are worth regular digital reads.

Iced Pregame Tidbits

Entering tonight's action the Florida Panthers front a 13-8-8 mark (34 points), while the Philadelphia Flyers have a record of 11-14-5 (27 points).

This is the last date of a four-game homestand for Philadelphia. Next, the Flyers are off to Toronto (Dec 20), Winnipeg (Dec 21), and Minnesota (Dec 23) before a short Christmas break. Philadelphia continues its eight-game road trip in Nashville (Dec 27), Phoenix (Dec 29) and Colorado (Dec 31), Carolina (Jan 2, 2015) and finally, in New Jersey (Jan 3). While this road trip won't seal the season. The available points to be gained could determine playoff viability in the very near future.

Steve Mason started in goal for the Flyers. His 6-10-4 record is reflective of the Flyers' team issues this season, as his .918 save percentage and 2.58 GAA are both better than his counterparts were entering the game.

Roberto Luongo started in net for the Panthers. He had a 11-6-6, .908 save percentage and a 2.70 GAA.

First Period

9:47: Scottie Upshall (4). Assists – Tomas Kopecky and Dylan Olsen.

Shots: 12-8 Panthers.

Flyers looked sluggish. 

Lecavalier back in action. Little to report in this first frame.

Second Period

4:07 Jacob Voracek (12). Assists – Nicklas Grossmann and Pierre-Edouard Bellemare.

Number 93 continues to open eyes around the League this season. His off-season focus and career maturity are evident on nearly each shift. He also recently became only the sixth Flyer in team history to record 10 multi-point games over the first 19 games of the season, joining Peter Forsberg, Brian Propp, Tim Kerr, Mark Recchi and Bob Clarke.

Total shots: 23-17 Panthers.

Third Period

No goals.

Back-and-forth action. Flyers had some scoring chances, but were unable to push the puck past Luongo to secure the extra point. 

Total shots: 30-22 Panthers.

Overtime

Total shots: 32-26 Panthers.

Flyers had sustained pressure. Luongo made a few key saves, including a sharp glove save with less than a minute to go in the game. However, it was on to the...

Shootout

Panthers scored first (Brandon Pirri).

Lecavalier missed.

Panthers missed.

Giroux missed.

Panthers missed.

Voracek scored.

Panthers missed.

Read missed.

Panthers missed.

B. Schenn missed.

Panthers scored (Dave Bolland).

Couturier missed.

Panthers win 2-1.

Final thoughts

The Flyers continuing inability to finish during the shootout is costing them valuable points. It seems challenging to believe that Craig Berube's team will suddenly become more than what it is at this moment in time.

General manager Ron Hextall has limited options as he moves through his first season. Some players may be dealt by trade deadline day. But, the long-term strategy story number 27 told when he was hired surely means that a few-season rebuild is underway.

The Flyers travel to face the Maple Leafs at 7pm on Saturday night. At 19-10-3, that Canadian team will provide another point of measure for an organization that continues to develop its future plans. 

Insight Overtime

Here's a past post about some past transactions in history...

5 Stunning Philadelphia Flyers' Trades

The Philadelphia Flyers have made many trades in franchise history. Here are ten of their most surprising. Some of these deals are only known by the hardest of hardcore fans. Others, are enlightening because of the historic names that are about to be mentioned.

This list has been prepared in chronological order, verses that of chosen importance.

#5: Rick MacLeish “traded” to the Boston Bruins - October 18, 1967

Yes, this trade took place in the 1960s, but MacLeish didn't officially become a member of the Bruins until 1970.

The Flyers obtained Rosaire Paiment from the Boston Bruins for their number one pick in the 1970 National Hockey League amateur draft. That number one pick was used to select MacLeish with the fourth pick.

#4: Barry Ashbee obtained for two no-names – May 22, 1970

A vital part of the Flyers' first Stanley Cup team, Ashbee suffered a career-ending eye injury in April 1974. He was originally acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins for Darryl Edestrand and Larry McKillop in the spring of 1970.

#3: Bernie Parent traded to Toronto Maple Leafs – January 31, 1971

Parent told me directly, during my one-on-one interview with him at his business office in the fall of 2010, that being traded from the Flyers to the Maple Leafs helped his career. While in Toronto he asked Hall of Fame goaltender Jacques Plante, who was the Maple Leafs' starting netminder at the time, to teach him how to play goal.

Plante's lessons helped Parent to turn his career around and helped him to set the bar for excellence upon his return to the Flyers in May 1973.

#2: Reggie Leach obtained from the California Golden Seals five days after the first Cup was won – May 24, 1974

It's not just that the Golden Seals dealt Leach after he had scored 51 goals for them in slightly over two seasons of play. But, they traded him to the Flyers for Larry Wright, Al MacAdam and the Flyers 1974 first-round draft pick. That draft pick was held by the team that had just won the Stanley Cup five days earlier.

Wright, who was a free agent, re-signed with the Flyers in September. MacAdam had only played five games for the Flyers until that point, but did later score 240 goals in his NHL career. The first round draft pick was used to select Ron Chipperfield, who jumped to the World Hockey Association and never played for the Seals.

#1: Fred Shero traded to New York Rangers – June 2, 1978

The Flyers received a first-round draft pick, as agreed upon compensation, in return for Shero being allowed to accept a job as the Rangers' head coach. The Flyers selected Ken Linseman with the seventh pick in the 1978 NHL amateur draft.

(My feature, which I hold all rights to, originally appeared on Yahoo Sports-YCN.)

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My illustrated children's book: Maddie: Teaching Tolerance with a Smile officially became a Top 10 Amazon best-seller as of January 29, 2014. The print and ebook editions were initially released in August, 2014.

Children's Alopecia Project

50% of all proceeds from the sale of our book (in both print and ebook forms) are being donated to the Children's Alopecia Project (CAP).

What a ride

This incredible and unexpected ride began in the spring of 2011. By August 2013, the book was published by the Children's Alopecia Project in print form. We have been very pleased with sales of that edition. Use, or share, this link --->>Maddie: Teaching Tolerance with a Smile to purchase the printed book directly from CAP.

I published a special ebook edition within weeks of the print book release. After starting in the tens of thousands (in terms of Amazon's children's book rankings), Maddie broke into the Top 50 just prior to Christmas. It climbed through the 30s and settled in the upper 20s before breaking into the Top 10.  

Use, or share, this link --->>Maddie: Teaching Tolerance with a Smile to see a 'free-view' of the special ebook edition. I've included extra bonus features in this version that provide background information, extra photos, and illustrations. Each item helps to tell the complete story of this book's birth. 

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Here's a link to this great (print and online) article that the Reading Eagle recently published about our story Maddie: Teaching Tolerance with a Smile: Book chronicles Wyomissing teen's journey since being diagnosed with alopecia

Thank you to Stacey Stauffer (Fox 29 Philadelphia). She interviewed Madison Woytovich, her parents (Jeff and Betsy Woytovich) and me about the latest chapter in this inspiring story. Here's a video link to Stacey's wonderful feature. 

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Amazon.com is the number 1 online publishing platform in the world. That's why I used it to publish my first ebook: Fast Fiction and Other Stuff.

This mini-tome is a collection of stories and poems for readers who don't take themselves too seriously. I hope that you enjoy it and am always interested in your feedback.