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ANN HOOD is is an American novelist and short story writer; she has also written nonfiction. She is the author of fourteen novels, four memoirs, a short story collection, a ten book series for middle readers and one young adult novel. Her essays and short stories have appeared in many journals, magazines, and anthologies, including The Paris Review and Tin House. Ann is a regular contributor to The New York Times' Op-Ed page, Home Economics column. Her most recent work is "Fly Girl: A Memoir,"
She is a faculty member in the Creative Writing program at The New School in New York City. Hood was born in West Warwick, Rhode Island. She now lives with her husband Michael Ruhlman and their children.
Taking A Leap -- Deborah Brown
- RADIO SHOW DESCRIPTION
"Taking A Leap" is the show where the seriousness of life is discussed in a fun, relaxed and educational environment. It serves as a platform for individuals to share how they have overcome some of the biggest challenges in their lives to get to where they are today. Listeners are able to learn the tools and mindset that it takes and apply what feels authentic to them to their own lives to get them moving to the next level.
Deborah Brown is a Life, Relationship and Leadership Coach. She works with professionals who struggle to make the personal and professional impact they want and helps them to show up powerfully, confidently and authentically in any situation so that they can get the results they want for themselves and in their interactions with others.