Big Blend Radio

Travel Writer Linda Milks - Exploring Jordan

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Linda Milks who shares her adventures in Jordan. Hear about the Through Local Eyes Tour through the streets of Jabal al-Weibdeh, lunch at Galsoum’s Kitchen, staying in the Sharah Luxury Camp and riding camels through the desert of Wadi Rum, visiting Jerash in the northern part of Jordan, and experiencing Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Read her story and see her photos here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/five-wow-moments-in-jordan/ Special thanks to the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Elopements and Small Weddings in New Mexico Bed and Breakfasts

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on two Northern New Mexico B&B destinations that host elopements, small weddings, and honeymoons. Featured Bed & Breakfasts: - Inn of the Turquoise Bear in Santa Fe - https://www.turquoisebear.com/ - Casa Escondida in Chimayo - https://casaescondida.com/Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/ 

Author Mark Ellis - Dead in the Water

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features thriller and crime writer Mark Ellis who discusses his latest novel in his WWII series, DEAD IN THE WATER. The story follows DCI Frank Merlin who continues his battle against rampant wartime crime when a mangled body is found in the Thames just as some items of priceless art go mysteriously missing. More: https://markellisauthor.com/More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

Blake Vanfield - Genuine Skagit Valley in Washington

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Blake Vanfield, Executive Director of Genuine Skagit Valley in Washington State, who gives an overview of the region's incredible agricultural roots and diverse and ecologically sustainable production. It's delicious!The Skagit Valley has been supplying the region, state, and world with nearly every crop imaginable since the first commercial harvest of potatoes in 1853. Today, the region cultivates over 80 crops. Genuine Skagit Valley supports the growers and producers of the Skagit Valley by promoting the region's distinctive farm-raised flavors, culture, and heritage, with the aim to sustain farming for generations to come. More: https://genuineskagitvalley.com/For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/

Big Blend Radio’s 16th Anniversary Champagne Sunday Celebration

Airing live from Peachtree City, Georgia, this Big Blend Radio "Sweet 16" Champagne Sunday show celebrates 16 years of Big Blend Radio hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter team who publish Big Blend Magazines and travel full-time across the country on their Love Your Parks Tour.FEATURED GUESTS: - Writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" - Glynn Burrows - Norfolk Tours in England- Steve Schneickert - Hollywood History Podcaster- Margot Carrera - Fine Art Nature Photographer- Mike Guardia - Military History Author- Joey Stuckey - Musician and Producer- Johnny Schaefer - Singer-songwriter - Nicki Kris - Pop singer/songwriter - Angela Laws - TrustedHousesitters.com

Linda Kissam - Social Media Tips for Writers and Authors

You've written your book or article and now it's published. Now what? On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer and publicist Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" shares tips on how to promote your written work on social media. Promoting your book on social media is basically a 5-Step Process. Here’s what is involved in creating an action plan: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-to-promote-your-book-or-article-on-social-media/ 
Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every 1st Saturday. 

National Parks Arts Foundation Artists-in-Residents Reunion

Airing live from Peachtree City, Georgia with mother-daughter hosts Nancy J. Reid & Lisa D. Smith, this special Big Blend Radio “NPAF Artists Reunion Show” celebrates over 7 years of hosting the 1st Friday “Toast to The Arts & Parks” Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF).  Featured NPAF Park Artists-in-Residence: - Painter Alice Leese – https://www.aliceleese.com/ - Composer and musician Glenn McClure – https://artforbrains.com/ - Composer and musician Andy Jarema – https://www.andyjarema.com/- Environmental artist Patricia Cummins – http://patcummins.com/- Fiber Artist Nancy Hershberger – https://www.nancyhershberger.com/From Hawaii’s volcanoes and the ancient Puebloan city complexes of Chaco Canyon to remote Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park and the southwest crossroads of historic Fort Union, the National Parks Arts Foundation (NPAF) partners with a wide range of parks and monuments to offer residency programs in places that are known for their unique qualities that inspire out-of-the-ordinary thinking and creativity in artists. Artists selected for NPAF programs range from nationally renowned artists at the height of their careers to those just starting or at the midpoint and looking for an experience to take them to the next step. More: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/ 

Business and Group Travel in California’s Sequoia Country

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show focuses on business, corporate, and group travel in California's Sequoia Country. Hear about lodging and dining destinations, along with unique meeting, conference, and expo venues, and a fun variety of extra activities to enjoy during your meeting, or if you extend your stay.Featured guests from the Sequoia Tourism Council include:- Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia- Kiley Arce - Tulare Chamber of CommerceLocated in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake. Plan your visit: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/