Jan 22
2 min

Steve Litwer Named First Runner Up, 2021 Thorpe Menn Literary Excellence Award

I am extremely honored to share with you that I was named First Runner Up for the 2021 Thrope Menn Literary Excellence Award for my book,...

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Jul 6, 2021
2 min

Until Death Do Us Part - Marriage Advice From Some of My Clients

I am giving away 10 free copies of my book in July! Enter to win here. I wanted to share some of the marriage advice I was given by some...

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Jun 29, 2021
1 min

Reviews for "The Music Between Us - Memoir of a Bedside Musician"

In the month of July I am giving away 10 free copies of my book. If FREE isn't enough to motivate you to enter the giveaway, check out...

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Jun 25, 2021
1 min

Guest Appearance on Small Changes Big Shifts Podcast

Hi everyone! I was recently interviewed by Dr. Michelle Robin on the Small Changes Big Shifts podcast and you can now listen to the full...

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Jun 7, 2021
1 min

5 Videos that Demonstrate the Power of Music

The Music Between Us - Memoir of a Bedside Musician, at its core, is a book about the power of music and human connection: to share, to...

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May 18, 2021
1 min

Steve's Musician Highlight: Martin Tallstrom

It's been a few months since I've had a guitar player on this blog. This month's featured artist is Swedish finger picker, Martin...

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May 15, 2021
1 min

You're Invited to my Facebook Live!

Join me for coffee on Saturday morning, May 22 to talk about my book, "The Music Between Us - Memoir of a Bedside Musician". My wonderful...

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Apr 14, 2021
1 min

Volunteering in Retirement: 6 Tips for Making an Impact

National Volunteer Week is April 18 – 24. When speaking with folks about my book, “The Music Between Us: Memoir of a Bedside Musician,”...

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Apr 6, 2021
2 min

Music as a Vehicle for Healing - Small Changes Big Shifts Podcast

For more than 20 years, Dr. Michelle Robin has been guiding people on their wellness journey. She loves helping people start making those...

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Mar 24, 2021
1 min

Mental Health Lifeline & Resources

Last week I shared my experience growing up in a home with a parent that suffered from severe mental health disorders. Roughly five...

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Mar 15, 2021
5 min

The Silent Millions: Growing Up in a Family With Mental Health Issues

Many readers of The Music Between Us: Memoir of a Bedside Musician have mentioned that among the book’s themes, the one that seems to...

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Mar 5, 2021
1 min

Interview on The Heart of Hospice Podcast

It was an honor to be featured on The Heart of Hospice Podcast this week. Listen to the episode below to hear how a love for music helped me

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Feb 25, 2021
2 min

Cream of Smoked Turkey & Wild Rice Soup

This recipe came to life about 10-15 years ago after smoking my own Thanksgiving turkey. Wanting to put the leftover turkey to good use,...

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Feb 16, 2021
1 min

Enter to Win: Book Giveaway (Ends March 1)

Enter to win a FREE paperback copy of my book, "The Music Between Us!"

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Feb 11, 2021
3 min

8 Books to Help You on Your Journey (Part 2) - Steve's Reading Corner

If you missed Part 1, check it out here. Many themes in The Music Between Us have been addressed by very skilled authors. Some of their...

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Feb 8, 2021
2 min

Recent Reviews of The Music Between Us

"[Steve Litwer's] book, The Music Between Us: Memoir of a Bedside Musician isn't just about the music he plays for dying patients,...

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Feb 1, 2021
1 min

Interview with NPR's Morning Edition KCUR

It was an honor to talk with Anne Kniggendorf from NPR's Morning Edition on KCUR last week about The Music Between Us, my time...

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Jan 27, 2021
4 min

10 Books to Help You on Your Journey (Part 1) - Steve's Reading Corner

Many themes in The Music Between Us have been addressed by very skilled authors. Some of their books are long-time general audience best...

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Jan 27, 2021
8 min

Last Comforts - Interview with Author Ellen Rand

Steve interviews Ellen Rand – long-time hospice volunteer, author, public speaker, health care journalist, and patients’ rights advocate....

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Dec 18, 2020
2 min

The Music Between Us Reading Guide for Your Book Club

If you're reading The Music Between Us as part of a reading group, this guide is for you. I hope this helps guide your conversation about...

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