Author: alisonpaulklak

Alison Paul Klakowicz is an Eastern North Carolina native, children’s book author, freelance writer, blogger, podcaster and creative writer. She is a military spouse who resides in Fayetteville, NC with her husband and son. She is a storyteller who shares about her writing journey, life in North Carolina— and features people and places that inspire.
Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina, Podcast, The Arts

National Recording Artist Gregory, Releases New Single, Friday

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National Recording Artist Gregory joined me recently on Hodge Podge Podcast to talk about his newly released single, Friday 👏! Gregory is helping to heal hearts and souls byway his smooth R&B, Latin influenced music. He possesses deep music roots which stem from his hometown in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as an extensive career in the medical field. We talked about his life experience writing and producing music and his radio/TV show Medical Jargon. He also provides some excellent advice on navigating life during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Summer Staycation Ideas- Partnership For Children of Cumberland County

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Checkout my recent blogpost for Partnership for Children of Cumberland County filled with summer staycation ideas!

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Alison Klakowicz— Under The Covers @Charlotte Readers Podcast

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Checkout my recent interview with novelist and podcaster Landis Wade on Charlotte Readers Podcast— which gives voice to authors and writers to provide them the opportunity to read, and talk about their literary works.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

UK Children’s Book Author Tamsin Wood Teaches Life Lessons Through Fairy Tales

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Originally from Jersey in the Channel Islands, Tamsin Wood moved to the UK mainland and began her journey as a children's book author. From a simple bedtime story with two characters based on her children that evolved into an entire cast of fairies, Tamsin was inspired to create Canglford Nock Creations. Her books are born from her love of writing, motherhood and storytelling. To date, Tamsin has authored more than a dozen rhyming fairy story books filled with life lessons that teach children to be "kind, be brave and to be a good friend." Her books also delve into important issues such as loss and developing crucial mental health coping skills as well as seasonal books in celebration of Christmas and Easter.

Books, Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina, travel, wellness

Ashley Marie- International Educator, Author of The Little, Big Rescue

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Ashley Marie, a first-time published children’s book author and a licensed educator currently teaching young children in Thailand, pulled from her educational background, love of books, and teaching experience in multiple countries to create a timeless story, The Little, Big Rescue, that will leave a positive impact on young readers.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Book Launch Party- The Seasons of Campbell’s Creek

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This Saturday, we will be celebrating the publication of “The Seasons of Campbell’s Creek”— a gorgeous historical anthology co-authored by my mom Julia Austin Paul, Kay Austin and Sue Hedrick Duclos.

Books, Podcast, The Arts

Landis Wade- Retired Trial Attorney Turned Novelist and Charlotte Readers Podcast Host

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Landis Wade is a self-described recovering trial lawyer who followed in his late journalist grandfather's footsteps byway of writing to become an award-winning author as well as the creator and host of Charlotte Reader's Podcast. Charlotte Reader's Podcast encourages authors to read and talk about their award-winning, published and emerging works-- and was voted Charlotte's best podcast in 2019. His goal is to use the medium of podcasting to build a community of readers and writers where authors give voice to their written words.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Camy Kennedy- Mindset and Life Coach, Podcaster and Speaker

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Camy Kennedy, a magnetic and inspiring Mindset & Life Coach, Speaker and Podcaster, is a recovering perfectionist who pulls from her personal experiences and growth to assist other high achievers to create breakthroughs in their own health, wealth and love. With a background in molecular biology, neuroscience & psychology she provides individuals a framework for incremental success. Camy has been featured in Oxygen Magazine and Shape.com, as well as an international speaker.

Lifestyle, Writing, Podcasting, Military Life, Inspirtation, North Carolina

Rae Marie Czuhai- The Green Chair Project

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Rae Marie Czuhai is The Green Chair Project’s new Director of Development. Rae Marie joined the agency in February 2020 and leads development activities for the non-.profit organization which provides furniture and household items to families in need. Since it’s establishment in 2010, Green Chair has provided furnishings to 10,000+ individuals of all ages around Wake County, including serving 3,115+ households, delivering bed sets to 3,700+ bed sets to children—helping these individuals move one step closer to self-sufficiency.

Military Community, wellness

Memorial Day is a Tough Day for Many

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As most people get to enjoy some much needed R&R today on Memorial Day, there are many who are directly impacted by its sentiment. These individuals have lost fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, uncles, aunts, friends and teammates. Survivors have to move forward each year with the guilt, trauma, and sadness which consumes them knowing they are alive and their loved one is not.