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The Books & Entertainment Network presents a variety of shows every month. We talk with artists & authors worldwide, giving a glimpse at the person within.
On Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 4pm EDT, host Barbara Ehrentreu of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages is doing her last show. The Books and Entertainment network is shutting down and will reappear soon. However, until then this network is off Blog Talk Radio by end of September. I have been doing shows since 2009 when April Robins was the leader. Recently, I listened to all of them a little and I am very sad to be saying goodbye. Please call in if you have been a guest on the show. I want to hear from as many people as possible. Sorry for the short notice but please use the phone number on the show page to call into the show. It has been wonderful being a radio host and may be continuing on a podcast. Look for us.
Join us on Monday Sept 11th at 3 p.m. EST as we say goodbye to fellow author and podcaster Dellani Oakes. In this episode, we'll be sharing memories and stories in tribute to our late friend and colleague. Bring your tissues, this is gonna be the hardest show we've ever done.
My special guests will be; Karen Vaughan, Marta Moran Bishop, Fran Lewis, Barbara Ehrentreu, and Marsha Casper Cook.
On Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 4pm EDT, host Barbara Ehrentreu of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages welcomes author tinmPaul Lonardo. Mr. Lonardo has published both fiction and nonfiction, children's and murder mysteries as well as dark fiction. Mr. Lonardo has a unique background. Recently he published a children's book called: The Goblin Pitcher. It will be interesting to find out more about this unusual author. As always, there might be some surprises and friends of the show are welcome to call in with comments and questions for the guest. So come and listen while you are sunning yourself or just staying in a cool place. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the show. Remember, if you miss it live you can always hear it by clicking on the link anytime.
Is winter over yet? Some spots, seems like it's not. Here in Florida, it's been summer since December. Whether you're snuggling up in front of the fire, or digging your toes into the sand at the beach, our guests today have something to entertain you.
Returning to the show is Daemon Manx, an American speculative-horror author. He is a member of the Horror Writers Association and the Horror Authors Guild. He has recently been nominated for a Splatterpunk award for his debut, Abigail in the best short story category. In 2021 he received a HAG award for his story The Dead Girl.
New to the show is Canadian author Jae Mazer. After spending the majority of her life battling sasquatches in the Great White North, she migrated south to Texas to have a go at the armadillos. She is an award-winning author with a dozen novels under her belt and short stories in various publications.
On Thursday, June 22, 2023 host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes back to the show Oliver Baer and Steve McAllister. Oliver Baer has been a guest on the show before and his interview can be heard in the archives. Steve McAllister was my guest last November. You can listen to the show here. I think you will see how extraordinary these two guests are. As always there might be some surprises. Friends of the show are encouraged to call in with comments or questions for the guests.
It's summer and school's out (or almost, depending on where you live) Time to relax, hit the beach, or crack open a cold one as you lounge by the pool. If you can't do that, then dive into some good books! Our guest is no stranger to the show, and we're so happy to have him with us today.
Returning to the show is S. Evan Townsend. He is the author of a variety of exciting and unusual books – among them Rock Killer, Agent of Artifice, Hammer of Thor and many more pulse racing tales. We're delighted to have him here. Welcome back to the show, Evan.
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 4pm EDT Barbara Ehrentreu, host of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages welcomes LaVan Robinson. Mr.Robinson is a prolific poet and author with several books published. He has graced us with his poetry so learning more about him and his work will be fun. As always, there may be some surprises. Hope all of you will be able to listen live. Friends of the show are encouraged to call in on the second hour for questions or comments. If you miss this live you can hear it in archives any time.
It's been a bit of awhile since we chatted with him, so he's back! We're delighted to welcome Dominick Domingo back for a visit.Dominick is a veteran Disney Feature Animation artist and live-action filmmaker whose award-winning narrative nonfiction essays and short stories have been included in anthologies. His Young Adult Fantasy trilogy, The Nameless Prince, launched in 2012 through Twilight Times Books and has been capturing imaginations since. The Seeker represents Dominick’s foray into Mythic Visionary Fiction. It is a universal parable about Transformation that speaks to the journey we all share. Dominick resides in the Franklin Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles and can be seen pecking away on his laptop in coffee shops on any given day.
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 4pm EDT host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes LaVan Robinson to Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages. Mr. Robinson is an outstanding poet with many books published. His poems are from his heart. Come and learn more about his prolific and heartfelt poet. As usual, there might be some surprises. This April and many of my poet friends have been writing at least a poem a day. i invite anyone who would like to call in to read their poem after Mr. Robinson is interviewed. I look forward to hearing your poems. If not, please share them in the comments under this post. If you miss the show live you can hear it in the archives.
After a brief hiatus, we're back and excited to chat with our wonderful guest!Chris Patchell is an award-winning USA Today Bestselling Author who started writing to curb the homicidal tendencies she experienced during her daily Seattle commute. She writes gripping suspense thrillers with romantic elements set in the Pacific Northwest and believes good fiction combines a magical mix of complex characters, compelling plots, and well-crafted stories.Welcome to the show, Chris!
On Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 4pm EDT host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes new guests Lee Paine and Arunimaa Sinhaa to Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages. Lee Paine has written an amazing book called Extraordinary Revelations To Ordinary People. Arunimaa Sinhaa's book, An EmBbarrassing Love Story explores an unusual relationship. Also on the show are returning guests, Cynthia Sharp and Steve McAllister. Cynthia, a good friend of the show, has written her second poetry book, Ordinary Light. Steve McAllister will talk about his chapter in a new anthology. This is a don't-miss show! As usual, there might be some surprise guests and callers. Friends of the show are encouraged to call with questions for the guests. Also, the chat room will be open to anyone with questions. If you miss the live show you can always click on the link to listen to it in the archives. So grab a cup of your favorite drink and settle in to listen to a show that might change the entire way you think about the world.
On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 4pm Easter time, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Author Leigh Grant to Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages. Ms. Grant is a good friend of the host, and she is well-known in her community. She has a long and varied career, as we will learn. Her debut historical novel, Mask of Dreams, has recently been published. The host has had the opportunity to read and critique this book as it was written. It is wonderful to see it published and getting such a great reaction. You will enjoy learning more about the life and times of this novel and the characters as well. As always, there might be some surprises. Friends of the show are welcome to call in to talk with the guest. The chat room will be open too. So come and enjoy this journey into the time of the fifteenth century in Italy and get acquainted with a very interesting author. If you miss this live, you can always listen in the archives. Just click on the link.
Even though much of the world is freezing, with blustery winds howling, today's guests will make you feel warm and cuddly. So brew up a cuppa and join us for the show!Claire Roberts is a lifelong enthusiastic storyteller. She enjoys entertaining people with her prose. Through undertaking a Creative Writing MA she was inspired to try scriptwriting creating three radio plays and two for the stage. It also enhanced her editing and fiction skills. With a penchant for publishing, she is now ready to forge her literary career, creating imaginary worlds linked to our realities and new opportunities for others to write with their voices.Like most other indie authors, R Jade Lazlow has worked in a wide range of jobs and had a "day career" in education for more than thirty years. Currently, she enjoys a variety of creative activities such as making book covers and other promotional graphics, narrating audiobooks, creating book trailers, and of course, writing. She lives in the country, surrounded by woods in a cabin with her family and fur babies.
These days, whether or not you're with a big publisher, authors are responsible for their own promotions. This a problem for most of us, because we have absolutely no idea how to proceed. For a bunch of introverts who'd rather be inside writing or reading, it's difficult to step into the spotlight and toot our own horns. (Or avoid silly cliches)Today, Christina and Dellani will talk about mistakes authors make in promotion, and how they can prevent them. Since Dellani makes most of these mistakes Christina will be doing most of the talking.
This month is special as I am teaming up with Marsha casper Cook to chat with Kathi Goldwyn and Marta Moran Bishop about their exciting event THE WINTER GAMES. What are they you ask? Well I am not going to spoil it for you. Let's let Kathi and Marta tell you about the event.Kathi Goldwyn lives a quiet but fulfilling life in Oakland, California. She lives with Earl and her cat Tuxedo. She has two grown children, one lives in the area and one lives over in Australia with her two grandchildren. She has a great passion for Indie Authors and has spent years promoting their books on Facebook. The writing bug hit her a couple of years ago. She loves romance, love and hope. Now in her later years she has begun the amazing journey of becoming an author.Marta Moran Bishop walks in the shoes of her characters and weaves the tapestry of their lives with the threads of her dreams.Her first book, Wee Three: A Mothers Love In Verse, a children’s poetry book, illustrated by Hazel Mitchell, was a collaborative effort and a labor of love. She took the short, sweet verses her grandmother wrote in the nineteen thirties for her children and expanded those and added additional verses of her own.Ms. Bishop, is a prolific and versatile writer, writing in multiple genres, while continuing to stretch herself and her craft.Marsha Casper cookFrom romance and inspirational to adventure and fiction, Marsha has more than 20 years of experience in the writing industry. Marsha writes love stories about family relationships and multi- generational characters that remind her readers how much family matters. She uses her love of family to bring her characters to life.
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 4pm Eastern time, host Barbara Ehrentreu is happy to welcome Tina Sobti to Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages. Ms. Sobti has a very interesting background, and besides being an author she is a life coach and more. We will discuss her latest book, Anay. Please join us to learn about this very unusual author and her best-selling books. As always friends of the show are welcome to call in with questions or put them in the chat room. There might be some surprises and we always have fun. If you miss the live show you can listen in the archives. Just click on the link.
We're on a Monday instead of Wednesday, because this is when my guest could be here. I've known him for quite some time, and enjoy chatting with him on Facebook. Finally, he's here to chat in person! I'm so excited to have him on the show.Auctor Trevel has been writing ever since he was old enough to hold a pencil. Trevel hit the literature scene around 2009 by being published in different college and online-based literary magazines. Trevel primarily writes in the dark fantasy, dark comedy, and horror genres. He is currently working on his next set of projects that include a superhero noir serial.
BRRRRRR THE JANUARY WINDS ARE BLOWING BUT WE ARE TOASTY WARM HERE AT THE ROUND TABLE. TODAY I HAVE WITH ME MY ABLE BODIED AND TECHIE COHOST CHRISTINA AND ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE DELLANI OAKES. TODAY WE ARE TALKING ALL THINGS BOOKS AND DELLANIS LATEST VENTURE IN THE LONE WOLF SERIES --THE KAHLEA IS LIVE !!!! SETTLE FOR A GOOD LISTEN AND FEEL FREE TO JOIN US IN THE CHATROOMDellani Oakes is a former A.P. English teacher, photo journalist, substitute teacher and Mary Kay consultant. She can give skin care & makeup advice, correct grammar, take pictures and write an article while controlling a classroom full of rowdy children. Dellani was making up stories before she could read. Her first really cohesive work began when her older sister started school. Left to entertain herself, she invented an imaginary friend and would regale her mother with tales of Snowy Green and Rainbow School. These stories paved the way for songs and poems in elementary school and short stories in high school and college.
It's the first show of the year, so that means that it's just us gals chatting to each other. Christina and I have been doing this show since 2009, and have talked to a lot of fabulous people. We like to take this first show of the year to talk to one another.Cohost Christina Giguere is an author of both fiction and non-fiction. She's got a finger on the pulse of the industry, and has published a helpful guide to authors on how to negotiate the snarls and pitfalls of self-publishing and social media. She has been my assistant since the fall of 2009, and I don't know how I did the show without her. She handles the slings and arrows of outrageous Blog Talk Radio issues with aplomb and penash.Host Dellani Oakes is good at running her mouth. (I recognize that I changed POV here, run with it) She might be bad at the switchboard, but she's pretty solid on asking guests questions. Dellani has 16 published books, and enough others to keep publishing for the next 20 years, and not ever have to write another thing. Of course, she keeps writing, because she's addicted to it. She does not have her finger on the pulse of anything, and muddles through by asking Christina lots of questions. (Which Christina graciously answers, because she's that kind of woman).Be sure to join us for this first show of 2023. There's no telling where the day will take us.
It's the last show of the year! Can you believe that 2022 is over and a new year looms on the horizon. Hard for me to comprehend. To help us celebrate the end of one year and the approach of another, I've got a father and daughter author team.Mike Nelson is a retired physician who has now written four books. His latest was released in May and follows a fiction/crime novel trilogy published under the name Michael Deeze. He was named one of the “25 Hottest Indie Authors of 2018.” Throughout his storied life – which includes having been a professor and administrator for a major university, in addition to serving in the U.S. Army – he has visited every state in the Union and worked on five of the seven continents.Isabelle Nelson is a student at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. She has made her initial foray into the world of being a published author by co-writing “Annie Abbott and the Druid Stones” with her father, Mike, with the book having been published in May 2022. Isabelle is already at work – with her father – on the next book, as their initial writing work together is the first in what will be a series.
On Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 4pm host Barbara Ehrentreu invites all who have been guests on the show to come and read a holiday story. This is always fun and it is all we are doing. Any story will do and it doesn't have to be original. I am looking forward to hearing all of your stories. Friends of the show, who have called in, may participate too. For our listeners, grab a cup of something warm and cozy up to hear these awesome stories. If you miss it live you can always listen in archives.
Thanksgiving is upon us, and I have 2 amazing authors to get us fired up and ready to celebrate. Neither is a stranger to the show, and we're delighted to have them back.
First up is F. Kenneth Taylor is a St. Louis native, former Freelance Writer, and self-published his first book in 2012. He enjoys writing in multiple genres including Sci-Fi, Poetry, Dystopian, Urban-Drama, and more. Welcome back, Kenneth!
Next, is KG Bethlehem, the author of Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Dystopian novels, including Avenging Knights, Astronomical, and The Forever Spring. This is KG's second visit to the show. Welcome back, KG!
On Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 4pm Eastern time, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Steve McCallister and Mistie Layne. Due to Thanksgiving falling on the fourth Thursday I needed to move the show. My two guests have done a book together. I am looking forward to finding out more about each of them and about their book, Action Takers Who Speak Up and Speak Out. Mistie Layne also has several books of her own. She is an award-winning best-selling TV Host. Friends of the show are welcome to call after the interview period, which is around 5pm. The chat room will be open too for any questions you might have. As always, there might be some surprises. Anything can happen on this show.
I have three amazing ladies joining me this month, and I'm so excited to have them back on the show.
First is my dear friend, another Books & Entertainment host, Marta Moran Bishop. She has been writing for most of her life and has over 30 books and stories out in print. She is an award-winning author and poet and has a radio show, makes book and music videos and works with a promotional marketing team. Her motto comes from her mother, “just go for it.”
Next is Barb Caffrey. She is a writer, editor, and musician from Wisconsin. She is the author of three novels, two in her Young Adult Elfyverse series (AN ELFY ON THE LOOSE, A LITTLE ELFY IN BIG TROUBLE) and one stand-alone, CHANGING FACES, that's both LGBTQ-friendly. She has written at least twenty short stories, the most recent being included in the FANTASTIC SCHOOLS: HOLS anthology
Last, but by no means least, is Mari Collier. She is the author of Chronicles of the Maca Series, Star Lady Tales Series, and The Chronicles of Tonath Series. She has also been the curator for the Accessions Committee at the local Historical Society and a docent at the Old Schoolhouse Museum.
On Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 4pm Eastern time my guest will be Dayna Ault. She is a children's author and is also an advocate for people struggling with autism. She has also written a middle-grade black history biography coming soon. We will speak about her writing and writing process and learn more about her books. As always there might be some surprises. Friends of the author and other interested people may call into the show to ask a question of the author. Only serious questions will be considered. The chat room will be open for any who want to speak with either the host or Ms. Ault. Hope to see many of you there!
It's the scariest time of the year, and here to help us celebrate in style are three spooktacular horror authors.
Returning to the show is one of my favorite authors. Rami Ungar is a novelist from Columbus, Ohio specializing in horror and dark fantasy. He has published four books--The Quiet Game, Snake, Rose, and The Pure World Comes--and has a fifth book, Hannah and Other Stories, due out in 2023. He is also a founding member of the independent publisher Cracked Skull Press. When not writing, Rami enjoys reading, following his many interests, and giving his readers the impression he's not entirely human.
New to the show is Daemon Manx, an American speculative-horror author. He is a member of the Horror Writers Association and the Horror Authors Guild and has been featured in magazines in both the U.S. and the U.K. He has recently been nominated for a Splatterpunk award for his debut, Abigail in the best short story category. In 2021 he received a HAG award for his story The Dead Girl.
Also new to the show is Heather Miller. She is a writer of old-fashioned horror. She dreams of long candlelit passages and things that go bump in the night. Her writing is influenced by the old Gothics that she grew up reading, and the terrifying tales she heard at her grandmother's knee. She released her first novella, Knock Knock, in 2021, and her second book, Tales my Grandmother Told Me, in 2022.
It's fall and pumpkin spice is in the air! This month i have the pleasure of chatting with one of my fave people Dellani Oakes. Marice Houston is back and her latest adventure in Room 403 will keep the readers on the edge of their seats! Dellani and I will also be talking about all things writing. Grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a great time!
Dellani Oakes is a former A.P. English teacher, photo journalist, substitute teacher and Mary Kay consultant. She can give skin care & makeup advice, correct grammar, take pictures and write an article while controlling a classroom full of rowdy children.
Dellani was making up stories before she could read. Her first really cohesive work began when her older sister started school. Left to entertain herself, she invented an imaginary friend and would regale her mother with tales of Snowy Green and Rainbow School. These stories paved the way for songs and poems in elementary school and short stories in high school and college.
It's been a minute since we had a show. Christina & I needed a break for real life stuff, but we're back stronger than ever! To celebrate, we've got two great authors joining us.
First is returning guest, author K.G. Bethlehem specializes in the Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Dystopia genres where he combines well-thought storylines with a vivid imagination to comprise to ultimate reading experience. He is the author of The Forever Spring and Avenging Knights, as well as co-authoring Shadow Within a City. Welcome back, KG. We're so glad to have you here.
New to the show is author Esmeralda Oropeza. Esmy currently lives in Utah but was born in Southern California. She has a four book series call Crossroad Wings. Three of the four books have been translated into Spanish. She is working on a rom-com where a girl impersonates a guy to get back at the ex for breaking up with her. Welcome to the show, Esmy. We're so glad to have you here.
On Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 4pm Eastern time, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Anastasia (Stasha) Healy and Kena Marie Sosa to the Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages. Stasha has been on the show before and is here to talk about her books. Stasha and I are members of Greenwich Pen Women Letters group. Kena Marie is new to the show and has been published by 4RV Publishers a publisher I know well. As always, there could be some surprises. Friends of the show are welcome to call in to speak with the guests or ask a question. The chat room will be open too for all who would like to ask questions as well.
It's September and fall is just around the corner! Today i have the pleasure of chatting with Claire Roberts, owner and chief editor of the THREEPENNY BIT LITERARY MAGAZINE! iF you haven't heard about it yet, you will! This will be afun chat so grab a beverage and settle in.
Claire Roberts is a mother and Grandmother from England, now entering her golden years, she hopes. She has written all her life and a couple of years ago, just before lockdown, began a short story magazine project called The Threepenny Bit. She works on this presently with her International writing friends, including Karen herself! This sparked her interest in writing anew and she took a Masters in Creative writing at Nottingham Trent University. She is currently researching becoming a publisher and has at least five other writing projects on the go. She loves writing and has just begun a creative writing group for fun on Facebook
On Thursday, August 25, 2022, Barbara Ehrentreu, host of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages welcomes Marie Amoruso to the show. She is a good friend for many years, a fellow member of Greenwich Pen Women, an author and educator, and someone who has worked to teach children of all levels to read. Her new book, Avanti, is a true story relating the lives of her ancestors who came to America in the early twentieth century. Her first book, Grandma Needs A Nap, was written to teach young children to read. Through the story, she interweaves educational techniques encouraging young readers to practice reading skills. Friends of the show are encouraged to call in the second hour to ask her questions. As always there might be some surprises and I am looking forward to our discussion. So tune in on Thursday at 4pm EDT to hear this truly amazing woman speak about her life and her books. If you miss it live you can always listen by clicking on the link and hearing it in the archives.
On Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 4pm please join host Barbara Ehrentreu of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages when she welcomes her guests: Susan Joyner Stumpf, Vivian Zabel, Thomas Kane and Sujata Paul. It is midsummer and two of our guests could not make it last month. Hoping that Vivian Zabel and Sujata Paul will be able to come. Susan Joyner Stumpf is an author, poet, publisher, graphic artist, and genuinely wonderful person. She is multi-published and also publishes a magazine. She is a big friend of the show's host. Also joining our guests will be Vivian Zabel. She has been recovering from illness but she is making slow progress. Sujata Paul has been rescheduled many times, but this time she has reassured the host she will be here. Finally, on this packed show is Thomas Kane, an author the host ran across on a panel and instantly felt he would be a perfect guest. As always there could be a few surprises. Guests are invited to call in with questions or put them in the chat or chat room on the show page.
It is with great excitement that Barbara Ehrentreu, host of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages welcomes renowned Pittsburgh Author Renee Drummond Brown and Sujata Paul. Renee Drummond Brown is a force in poetry and she is mult-published. Her work is original and powerful and as a host, I have been looking forward to learning more about this woman. Also, it my great pleasure to have Sujata Paul, who has been scheduled to be on the show many times but due to time restriction she has not been able to make it. She has promised me she will be here. In addition, in the second hour, Stephen Pearl, who was not able to share his work will be on the show. As always there might be some surprises and some callers. Friends of the show are encouraged to call in to speak with the guests. The chat room will be open for all who are members of Blog Talk Radio. So bring a cool drink and come listen for a fascinating look at these two special women.
It's almost summer and have we got a show for you! This month I have the pleasure of talking to Author Susan Lynn Solomon. She is the author of the Emlyn Goode series, ABIGAILS WINDOW, WHATS PAST IS PROLOGUE AND HER LATEST RAISING KANE! Sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy!
Formerly a Manhattan entertainment attorney and a contributing editor to the quarterly art magazine SunStorm Fine Art, Susan Lynn Solomon now lives in Niagara Falls, New York, the setting of many of her stories.
Since 2007 her short stories have appeared in a number of literary journals. These stories include, Abigail Bender (awarded an Honorable Mention in a short romance competition), Ginger Man, Elvira, The Memory Tree, Going Home, Reunion, Yesterday’s Wings, Smoker’s Lament, Kaddish, and Sabbath (nominated for the 2013 Best of the Net). A collection of her short stories, Voices In My Head, has been released by Solstice Publishing.
Susan Solomon is also the author of the Emlyn Goode Mysteries. A finalist in M&M’s Chanticleer’s Mystery & Mayhem Novel Contest, and a finalist for the 2016 Book Excellence Award, her first Emlyn Goode Mystery novel, The Magic of Murder, has received rave reviews, as has the novelette, Bella Vita, and the novel, Dead Again, which is a finalist for the 2017 McGrath House Indie Book of the Year Award. In the latest Emlyn Goode Mystery novelette, The Day the Music Died, Ms. Solomon once again demonstrates that murder can have sense of humor.
For more, see her website at www.susanlynnsolomon.com
On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 4pm Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages welcomes authors Stephen B. Pearl and Karen Eisenbrey to the show. I met Stephen through Alignable and then took part in Keycon this past weekend. Karen was on a show with me on Streamyard for Diabolic Shrimp with the host and friend of the show, Josh Grant. Karen writes young adult fantasy. With these two authors, it should be a very interesting show you won't want to miss! As usual, there might be some surprises, and listeners, who are friends of the show, are welcome to call in with questions for the guests. The chatroom will be open to all who are members of Blog Talk Radio. If you can't listen live you can always hear it on the archives afterward.
Amanda M. Thrasher was born in England, moved to Texas and resides there still. She’s the award-winning author of YA, General Fiction, MG, Early Reader Chapter, and Picture books. Amanda is a multiple Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA), earning the award in multiple categories including.
Darrell Bartell—actor, playwright, short writer, author, former cab driver, security officer, stage magician, future radio broadcaster, and cancer survivor—completed his MA in drama at Texas Woman’s University.
Jodi Lea Stewart is a fiction author who believes in and writes about the triumph of the human spirit in overcoming adversity, whether it is by grit, humor, or hard-rock tenacity. Her lifelong friendship with all races, cowpunchers, southern belles, and outlaws allows Jodi to write comfortably on all aspects of the Southwest, the South, and beyond.
Summer is coming in! At least here in Florida. What better way to celebrate than to chat with two wonderful people.
Dean by day and writer by night, Stephen H. King grew up being asked whether he was "that Stephen King." "Not the author," he'd say until his writing addiction took hold and made that into a lie. Now he writes and reads and blogs as The Other Stephen King--you know, the one who writes fantasy and science fiction. When he's not writing, he enjoys thinking about writing while going on hikes or long road trips. When he's not thinking about writing, it's usually because he's fishing.
Alisha Guenzel is a creator of romance. She has always had a passion for writing but it wasn’t until 2013 that she became published. She has many hobbies and things that keep her busy. Like her two teenage children who keep her on the move with basketball practice and modeling classes. All of her stories have a hint of reality but are completely fictional. She is always looking for new ideas for stories and ways to make people enjoy a good book. She writes in two genres at the moment. Soft romance and contemporary romance.
On Thursday,i April 26, 2022, host Barbara Ehrentreu of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages welcomes Susan Joyner-Stumpf to the show. Susan is an author, poet, graphic artist, horsewoman, and lover of animals. She published my first poetry book: You'll Probably Forget Me: Living With and Without Hal, which is reviewed in her magazine Wildfire Publishing Quarterly Magazine, by Renee Drummond Brown. Her career has been varied and she has helped so many authors and poets to become published. She has written 50 books and published a quarterly magazine that is glossy and full of excellent articles. I am looking forward to speaking with her about her life and her art. As always, there may be some surprises and if you are a friend of the show or the guest, you are welcome to call in to ask questions of her. So settle down with your favorite beverage to learn more about this very unusual and talented woman.ion
It's bound to be almost summer somewhere! Right? While we're waiting, why not sit down with a great book by one of today's authors.
New to the show is author Paul Rushworth-Brown. What began as a geneology project, morphed into novels – Skulduggery, Red Winter Journey and the soon to be released Dream of Courage. Welcome to the show, Paul.
Returning after far too long is S. Evan Townsend. He is the author of a variety of exciting and unusual books – among them Rock Killer, Agent of Artifice and Hammer of Thor. We're delighted to welcome him back to the show.
Welcome Spring! It's April, and Easter is just around the corner. How better to celebrate the season of rebirth, than to chat with old friends? This week's guest is author and show host, Karen Vaughan! No stranger to our show, she is our good friend and partner in crime – which is handy, because she writes mysteries. There's no one better to find out who done it, than she. Welcome back to the show, Karen!
On Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 4pm EDT, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomed Sharon Wagoner to Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages. Sharon is the wife of esteemed poet David Wagoner, who is a guest on the event we are doing to raise awareness of abuse of females. Sharon has several books she has co-written with her husband, David as well as books of her own. Come learn all about this very fascinating woman. Sharon filled in for my absent guest, and I thank her so much for letting us know all about her life and her books.
I love talking to exciting people. Today, I have two amazing women with me, and I'm so excited!
Our first guest is Jane Risdon. She is the co-author of Only One Woman, with Christina Jones and author of Undercover: Crime Shorts, as well as having 17 short stories published in numerous anthologies, and writing for several online and print magazines such as Writing Magazine and The Writers’ and Readers’ Magazine. Jane is new to the show, and we're delighted she's here.
Second is Susan Solomon. She is the author of the Emlyn Goode Mysteries. A finalist in Chanticleer International Book Award’s Mystery & Mayhem Novel category, and a finalist for the 2016 Book Excellence Award, her first Emlyn Goode novel, The Magic of Murder, has received rave reviews, as have the novelettes. Welcome back, Susan. We're so pleased to have you here.
Spring is trying to arrive, but cold weather keeps shoving it down. Even in Florida, it's been extra chilly. To warm us up, and keep our brains from freezing, I've invited 3 amazing guests to visit.
New to the show is John Leister. He is the author of the Lee Hacklyn Private Investigator series, as well as the Urban Tiger Grave Outdoors series. We're delighted to have him visit with us.
Our second guest is Ruth Davis Hays is author of the fantasy series Translations from Jorthus. Her books include: The Dawnstone Tale, The Convergence, and The Excursion. Welcome back to the show, Ruth.
Our third guest is Suzette Vaughn. Her romance novels include Badeaux Knights, Badeaux Knights Daze and Mortals, Gods and a Muse. She is a freelance graphics artist. So glad you're back to visit, Suzette.
Spring is just around the corner and Canada is starting to thaw out! What better time to celebrate than a chat with author Jade Lazlow! She is the author for the viral series featuring voracious man-eating zombies! Don't read these books in the dark people. Jade has also penned Baked and Reasonable Doubt two mini mysteries. Settle in for your listening pleasure with your fave beverage. This is going to be fun!
About Jade Lazlow
The graveyard overlooking Jade Lazlow's hometown is visible from everywhere, like an ever-present reminder of mysterious forces beyond the veil. The town had been a station on the Underground Railroad, so it’s steeped in history and legend. It’s also not far downriver from Mothman country. It was against that backdrop that Jade discovered her love of writing and all things creepy. She garnered inspiration from local legends told in hushed whispers, creepy comic books, and thrillers and mysteries from the town’s library.
Despite having a crooked path to publication, Jade was “born to be a writer,” and she is delighted to finally have the time to do it. She also independently narrates and produces audiobooks. “There’s nothing more exciting,” she says, “than creating great stories and finding that people enjoy them.”
On Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 4pm EST the host, Barbara Ehrentreu, welcomes to Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages Ed McKinney and David Leo Sirois. Both are excellent poets and one is a filmmaker. We will be discussing their poetry and hearing some of it read. If you are a friend of either of these people or would like to ask a question, please either type it in the chat room or call into the show with the call in # on the show page. Please make sure you are serious. All other callers will be blocked immediately.
Spring is springing – eventually. Somewhere. Until it fully warms up, why not cuddle up with a good book and a hot beverage? Our guests for this week's show, have some of the best!
First up is Christy Jackson Nicholas, the award-winning author of two travel guides and fourteen novels, including the popular Druid’s Brooch Series. Her novel, Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. was awarded first prize in the 2020 Writer’s Digest self-published novel awards, Science Fiction category, and she’s received two Honorable Mentions from the L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest for her short stories.
Next is Elizabeth Delisi, a multi-published, award-winning author of romance, mystery and suspense. Her time-travel romance set in ancient Egypt, Lady of the Two Lands, won a Bloody Dagger Award and was a Golden Rose Award nominee. Her romantic suspense novel, Since All is Passing, was an EPPIE Award finalist and Bloody Dagger Award finalist. Fatal Fortune was a Word Museum Reviewer’s Choice Masterpiece.
And finally, Kemberlee Shortland, a native Northern Californian, grew up on the Monterey Peninsula, just two hours south of San Francisco. She spent much of her time along the streets of the city and always makes a point to spend a couple days there when she's home. Living in Ireland since 1997, most of her books have been Irish set romances, but now she's dedicating her time to San Francisco set thrillers through the eyes of Jack Slaughter.
It's Valentine's Day and we've got some amazingly special gifts (guests) for you! Join us for a fun filled chat.
Chuck, and his wife Pat live on a small farm in White Mills, KY. He is a father and grandfather and a member of two writing groups. He has a BS from Urbana University and is an Elizabethtown, KY., USPS retiree. He has three published books, Inn’s Side, From the House of David, and We’re Going Where? Besides writing he enjoys woodworking, gardening, painting, photography and a musician.
As an author, Jon Magee's writings reflect his nomadic early life, and bring out the realism of what it is like to live at the heart of the conflicts in the world in a way that is only possible having personal experience of the situations. In addition to writing for magazines and local newspapers, Jon is the author of "From Barren Rocks ... to Living Stones" and "Paradise Island, Heavenly Journey".
On Thursday, January 27, 2022, for the first show of the new year, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Richard Spisak, who is someone who has many talents. He is a poet, author, light and laser performer. Sometimes it's a good idea to say yes to something, even if you don't know much about it. My saying yes to being in something Richard was promoting was a really good idea. On the show we will discuss Richard's life and his many talents as well as how we met and why I continue to want to be part of anything he does. As usual, there might be some surprises and anything can happen on this show. If you are a friend of the show the call-in number is there for anyone who wishes to speak with either the host or the guest. There is a chat room for any who are members of Blog Talk Radio. If you miss the show live you can listen to the archives on the same link. Hoping to speak with many of you who are friends. If you are tagged, please try to call into the show.
This is the first What's Write for Me for 2022 and we're ready to rock! We'll be celebrating with two of our favorite authors.
Rico Austin was born and raised in Southwestern Idaho, is the oldest of five boys. He grew up in an area that was ripe for adventures for him and his younger brothers and numerous cousins. His love of storytelling is infectious and his bitter sweet stories will have you howling with laughter, grieving from tragedy and leaving you on the edge.
J. S. Burke is the creator of the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series: Science Fantasy Adventure with flying dragons and an undersea world. Burke has worked as an author, artist, and marine biologist, studying creatures of the dark abyss and diving on coral reefs. The author lives in Georgia with family and rescue pets. Burke loves chocolate and so do the dragons!
It's January and depending on where you are listening from there is a distinct chill in the air. Never fear> Grab some cocoa or the beverage of your choice loaded or unloaded and settle in for a fun show.
Today my guests are my lovely assistant and the woman at the controls Christina Giguere, and a fellow show host and author Dellani oakes. Stay tuned for some fun dialogue as we chat about all things writing.
Christina Giguere writes under the name Rachel Rueben and is the author of Hag, a YA novel. She's also written a romantic suspense called Fedelta, and is working on the next exciting book in that series, Fedelta 2. She's got a lot to say on how authors can promote themselves, and some of the pitfalls even experienced authors face.
Dellani Oakes is the author of 15 published works. She prefers romance & romantic suspense, but has toyed with fantasies, mysteries and thrillers. She's been the host of Dellani's Tea Time and What's Write for Me since 2009, and also has a lot to say about writing, publishing and general nonsense.
It's a New Year! Let's fill it with warmth and happiness for all! As we often do, Christina and I will be talking amongst ourselves – and we've got a lot to say! As authors, we sometimes get caught up in the dream of getting our work published, but we don't always consider how to get from Point A – writing the novel, to Point B – publishing and selling our work.
For the first show of 2022, Christina & I plan to give some helpful advice, as well as dispelling some of the myths of becoming a published author. Be sure to join us.
Christina Giguere writes under the name Rachel Rueben and is the author of Hag, a YA novel. She's also written a romantic suspense called Fedelta, and is working on the next exciting book in that series, Fedelta 2. She's got a lot to say on how authors can promote themselves, and some of the pitfalls even experienced authors face.
Dellani Oakes is the author of 15 published works. She prefers romance & romantic suspense, but has toyed with fantasies, mysteries and thrillers. She's been the host of Dellani's Tea Time and What's Write for Me since 2009, and also has a lot to say about writing, publishing and general nonsense.
On Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 4pm EST host Barbara Ehrentreu of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages will host my annual Holiday show featuring guests from the past year and years before reading a holiday story. Afterward, we will gather if there is time, to discuss anything at all that catches our fancy. This is always a fun show and you really don't want to miss this! Please tune in live if you can or on archives any time you have available to listen to some really amazing writers. Everyone please have a Very Happy Holiday and a Very Happy New Year.
Daylight Savings is over. Are you awake yet? Today, we have some amazing authors, who will wake you up!
Carolyn Bowen was into life planning and career development before it was cool! With extensive advanced studies in psychology, adult learning, and career development, she has the background to guide you in becoming the best possible you! She’s also a well-read and beloved mystery author. Her writing credits include Cross-Ties, a historical romance, The Long Road Home, a contemporary crime fiction mystery, as well as the Sydney Jones Series: Primed for Revenge, Chance and One.
Amanda M. Thrasher is an award-winning author of YA, General Fiction, MG, Early Reader Chapter, and Picture books. Amanda is a multiple Gold Recipient of The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA), earning the award in multiple categories. Amanda founded and is the CEO of Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, an independent publisher. She shares her writing and publishing experience with others through school visits, book signings, trade conferences, and workshops for aspiring writers of all ages.
On Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 4pm host Barbara Ehrentreu of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages is very happy to welcome two guests who were scheduled for a previous canceled show, David Allen Edmonds and Sujata Paul and a new guest and friend of the host, Anastasia Healy for our October show. David Allen Edmonds is a novel writer, Anastasia Healy or Stasha as she is called has written a great book called Secret Connecticut and is also a travel writer and member of Pen Women Letters group of which the host is also a member. This should be a great show. If you are from Connecticut or nearby you won't want to miss this show. Sujata Paul is a renowned journalist and TV personality from India. She is also a poet and has many accolades to her name. She has interviewed me several times and I know you will all love her. As always there might be some surprises. If you miss the show live you can hear it by clicking on this link at any time.
It's almost Halloween, good thing our guests authors have some books to thrill and excite you!
Christine Husom is a national best-selling author from Minnesota. She pens the suspenseful Winnebago County Mysteries, and the cozy, but not too cozy, Snow Globe Shop Mysteries where bad guys demonstrate not everyone is “Minnesota Nice.” She has stories in six anthologies and co-edited one. Her latest titles are Remains In Coyote Bog and Frosty The Dead Man. Husom served with the Wright County Sheriff. She’s a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime, and active with the Twin Cities chapter. She loves meeting readers at a variety of venues and events.
Karen Vaughan is a proud Canadian living in Ontario. She wears a few different hats: mom, grandma wife author, comedian, radio host and promoter of independent authors. She has a sarcastic bent which comes out in her writing and her comedy act. She has been the host of writers round table for several years and loves talking to new authors each month. Karen started writing 12 yrs ago and first got published in 2008 with Dead on Arrival. These books came after: Dead Comic Standing in 2010, Over Her Dead Body 2011, Daytona Dead 2013, Dead Men Don’t Swing 2015, and re-issued 2017. Jamaica Dead 2015, Left for Dead 2016, Holmes in America 2016.
Fall has come, and temperatures are cooling down. How better to spend a chilly day, than to curl up with a good book? Our guest today has several to choose from.
Mary T Bradford has been writing mainly short stories for a number of years now and has enjoyed success with her fiction in many magazines, newspapers and anthologies both in Ireland and abroad. It was because of this success, Mary took the plunge and self published her first collection titled, A Baker’s Dozen (2012) and is available in both print and e-book format from Amazon and other sites. She decided to tackle a novel when one of her stories kept getting longer and the word count continued to climb and so ended up with My Husbands Sin. She has also branched out into writing plays and has seen her work shortlisted and performed.
When taking a break from writing and reading Mary loves to crochet or cross-stitch, crafts in general interest her. Living in County Cork, Ireland, she is married and is a mother of four children. Having overcome open heart surgery in 2008, Mary made the decision to dedicate more time to her writing as her children were almost raised and were starting to spread their wings. Family is important to her and her writing often reflects the ups and downs of life that all families go through daily.
On Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 4pm Eastern time, host Barbara Ehrentreu of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages welcomes Melanie Robertson-King, a children's author and Zackery James Ripley, an up-and-coming poet to the show. Zackery was supposed to be on the show last month when it had to be canceled due to a family situation. Zack, as he is called, started sharing his work on our mutually beloved show, World Poetry Open Mic. Now he has published two books of his poems. His poetry will draw you into it. David Allen Edmonds and Pal Sujata were also scheduled for that show in August. Happy to say David and Pal Sujata will be on the October show However, the new guest, Melanie Robertson-King has been a friend of mine for years. As always on this show, there may be some surprise guests, and if you have been listening for a while, you know anything can happen. If you miss this show live you can listen anytime afterward in the archives by clicking on the link.
Wow is summer nearly over? Where did it go? Ignore the heat and settle in for a thrilling conversation with my guest MJ Marks talking about his new book MURDER BY RITES! This is going to be a fun show so hang on to your seats!
AKA SCOTT MOSES
The Laughing Warrior Scott Moses is the author of the reviewer acclaimed novels “Between Truth and Eternity” and “Fools Of Parody’. His turn-ons include taking long hikes with his dogs, jello wrestling, and homemade chili. Turn-offs include mean people and driving behind someone with their blinker on for five miles. He lives among the majesty and clean air of the San Francisco Peaks.
On Thursday, July 22, 2021,, at 4pm Eastern time, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes author, Cheryl Malandrinos to Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages. Also on the show are returning guests Sreekala P. Vijayan and Vandana Sudheesh, who were both interviewed on the May show. Please go check out that interview if you want to know more about them. Cheryl Malandrinos is an author of children's books and has several books published. She will be talking about her experiences as an author whose publisher has gone out of business. Since this has happened to me and to several other authors recently you will want to listen to see how she has dealt with this. As always there might be some surprise guests, and if you have listened to past shows, there might be some surprises as well. If you miss the live show please listen later in the archives. Just click on the same link. Each show is fun and different, so please listen in.
Summer is a comin' in and it's time for Dellani's Tea Time. This month, we welcome three lovely ladies to our show.
First up is award winning author, Akinyi Yimbo. She is the author of seventeen fiction and nonfiction books, including the ©sophisterotic Golden Shana Series. Welcome to the show, Akinyi!
Second is returning guest, Cheryl Kerr. She's the author of SandPeople, See Ya and Photofinish. Welcome back, Cheryl!
Last, but decidedly not least, is another new guest, Irene Helenowski. She is the author of Order of the Dimentions, Revised Orders and Final Orders, among others. Welcome to the show, Irene!
The host of Chasing Entertainment Marta Moran Bishop, is an multi- genre award-winning author, and poet as well as the host of Chasing Entertainment. She is best known for her books Dinky: The Nurse Mare's Foal, Wee Three: A Mother's Love in Verse, and her dystopian Divide series.
Dellani Oakes is the author of over 100 novels – 17 of which she's published. While she is best known for her romantic suspense novels, she also has a sci-fi series and has written two historical romances. Ms. Oakes lives in Florida with her husband and sons. She enjoys taking bike rides (provided she can stay on the seat), loves to cook (though she hates deciding what to make) and avoids the beach. Several of her novels are now in audio format. Look for them on Amazon or Audible.
Karen Vaughan lives in Peterborough, Ontario with her husband Jim and a feisty cat named Jamee. Karen started her literary journey in 2005 when she was home on sick leave and was tired of starting at the four walls or twiddling her thumbs. An idea for what would become DEAD ON ARRIVAL popped into her head and the feisty 30 something character Laura wouldn't leave her alone til her story was written. Laura took a break from pestering the poor author, so she could write a free-standing novel DEAD COMIC STANDING. Soon Laura was on the campaign to get Karen back to what would become the Laura and Gerry series. It now has 7 books, the latest being DEAD TO WRITES. Karen is the proud mom of one, step-mom of 4 grown kids, and 2 grandchildren. While not w writing her fingers to the bone she hosts WRITERS ROUND TABLE the second Tuesday of each month. She is also a partner with Viv Drewa in OWL & CAT PROMOTIONS, promoting independent authors. Karen is a standup
comedian who does her routine for local talent nights and loves reading, crafts and drawing.
On Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 4pm EDT host Barbara Ehrentreu of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages is happy to welcome Marsha Casper Cook. She has been a host and producer on Michigan Avenue Media for over twelve years. She has interviewed many in the fields of both writing and entertainment. In addition she is the author of fifteen books including five children's and eleven feature length screenplays. This is her first appearance here and I am looking forward to listeners learning more about this very accomplished woman. Also on the show is a friend, who is an author and a poet, Renee Drummond Brown. Renee Drummond Brown holds an honorary doctorate, a Masters in Creative Writing as well as numerous awards that are global in scope including one from the United Nations. Her poetry is brave and uncompromised and she and I share the prestigious honor of being in the anthology Poets Unify World. Her sense of humor and sparkling personality should make this a show you won't forget! Please remember you can comment on the show page or below the Facebook post. If you miss the show live you can always listen in the archives at your convenience. Friends of the show are encouraged to call in with questions, but please note these calls will be monitored. You will find the number on the show page. This will be a great show with these two lively women!
This month on Dellani's Tea Time, we're chatting with three amazing poets! One of these ladies is a familiar voice here on Tea Time, and the other two are new. We're so excited to have them visit with us, and share their beautiful and astounding work.
First up is Barbara Ehrentreu is a poet, and author and a radio show host here on the Books and Entertainment Network. A former teacher, she also shares her knowledge by tutoring kids several times a week. Welcome to the show, Barbara! We're so glad you had time for us today!
Next is Emilia T. Davis. Her interest in poetry began when in Jr. High school she was introduced to creative writing classes. She went on to Phoenix University where she obtained a bachelor’s in business with creative writing courses. Welcome to the show, Emilia! We're pleased to have you visit with us.
And third is Vicki Acquah, a modern-day griot and a living legend. Anyone who knows Vicki also affectionately known as "Mama Oladeji" knows that is a fitting description of the woman we've all come to know and love. Welcome to the show, Vicki! We're so happy you're here.
Bill Benitez owns a publishing company, as well as writing some great how to books. His wife Barbara is a multi-genre author who's books are worth their weight in gold.
Barbara Frances has plenty of stories and a life spent acquiring them. Growing up Catholic on a small Texas farm, her childhood ambition was to become a nun. In ninth grade she entered a boarding school in Our Lady of the Lake Convent as an aspirant, the first of several steps before taking vows. On graduation, however, she passed up the nun’s habit for a college degree in English and Theatre Arts. Her professors were aghast when she declined a PhD program in order to become a stewardess, but Barbara never looked back. “In the Sixties, a stewardess was a glamorous occupation.” Her career highlights include dating a very gentlemanly Chuck Berry and “opening the bar” for a planeload of underage privates on their way to Vietnam.
She currently has three books out Like I Used To Dance, Lottie's Adventure: Facing The Monster, and Shadow's Way.
A. William Benitez, has spent his life working for himself, building one successful business after another, has written numerous how to books on building a business, carpentry, and one on Relationships. He also runs a growing publishing business.
On Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 4pm Eastern time host Barbara Ehrentreu welcoomes Sreekala P. Vijayan and Vandana Sudheesh to the show. Both of these women host a video show seen on YouTube and Motivational Strips called: "The Mighty Quills of MS. " I am excited to speak with them, because they both interviewed me on their show and they were so gracious, so I thought I would return the favor and learn more about them. Both women have a book of poems published. Soul in Whole by Sreekala P. Vijayan is available on Amazon. The Humble Wrath by Vandana Sudheesh is also available on Amazon. My other guest is a well known figure on Books and Entertainment Network with her two shows on the air for years. She is Dellani Oakes and she will be the first host I am showcasing. I am hoping to invite all of the hosts of Books and Entertainment to come and say a few words and let you know more about them. Dellani has been on this show numberous times but I have learned there is always something new you can learn about someone. I am sure you will love these guests as much as I do. Plan to tune in if you can or listen later in archives to this amazing show. Listeners may call in with quesitons if they are serioous. There is a no tolerance policy for joking.
It's about the gents today! We've got two handsome men joining us on the show. Aren't we the lucky girls?
First up is Rami Ungar, a novelist specializing in horror and dark fantasy. To date, he has self-published two books and published one with a publisher, as well as various short stories. When not writing, he enjoys reading, watching horror movies and anime, and giving people the impression he's not entirely human. Welcome back, Rami!
Scott Moses, author of the futuristic thriller Between Truth and Eternity and the hilariously thought provoking Fools of Parody. He's here to talk about his newest venture, and we can't wait to hear about it. We're so delighted to have you here for another visit. Welcome back, Scott!
After a month off, we're back – and ready to rock and roll. We've got one new author, and one familiar one.
First up is award winning author, Akinyi Yimbo. She is the author of seventeen fiction and nonfiction books, including the ©sophisterotic Golden Shana Series. Welcome to the show, Akinyi!
Returning to the show is Paul Nosach. Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, he's now living in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He's written 12 books, including the Hearts series. Welcome back, Paul!
Mischa grew up in Venice, California. She studied within the University of Southern California’s SCA program and earned her degree in screenwriting from Chapman University. She wrote, produced, and directed the multiple award-winning child-trafficking feature, I AM STILL HERE, and has toured across the country as an Advocate and Speaker at Human Trafficking Awareness Events and social justice programs at universities. Her scripts have gone on to place in the top 10% in the 2019 Nicholl Fellowship and was a semifinalist at the Austin Film Festival.
Available on Amazon.com, Walmart.com as well as other online sources.
I Am Still Here – Mischa Marcus (Los Angeles, California) I Am Still Here relays the harrowing story of a 10-year old girl named Layla, who was stolen from her family and thrown into America’s child sex industry. Stories of courage, drawn from interviews with trafficking survivors, are the foundation for this fictionalized account of Layla’s journey as she confronts the monsters of her past and embraces the hope of her future. 2016; 103 min.
On Thursday, April 22, 2021 host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Roberta Seret, author of The Transylvanian Trilogy and many educational textbooks. She is the Founder and President of The United Nations International Cinema Education, Also, she is a professor and an Adjunct Full Professor at New York University and is with The United Nations Hospitality Committee for ESL. Ms. Seret's credits would fill this space. She has had Grants, Fellowships and is The Executive Director of The United Nations International Film Festival and Excecutive Director of Filmmaking for Young Peacemakers. Her recent novel, A Gift of Diamonds, which is part of the Transylvanian Trilogy, was just published earlier this year and now the second book of that Trilogy is about to be published. Roberta Seret works with young people and I know her as a member of Greenwich Pen Women. Her accomplishments are many and you will want to tune in to hear how she juggles all that she does. As always there may be some surprises. Questions are welcome in the chat room or by callers. Only serious callers will be accepted. Happy April and hope you are writing or reading lots of poetry.
Spring is in the air. I am doing something different on the show this month. I am interviewing Claire Roberts creator and publisher of the soon to be released THREE PENNY BIT MAGAZINE a project she started to go along with her Masters in Creative writing. We are all hoping for a May release.
Claire was born Blackpool in 1961 and currently lives in Retford Nottinghamshire UK and dabbles in writing and textile arts. She is married with 2 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Claire hopes to start an agency to assist aspiring authors in writing and with their book marketing needs.
On Thursday, March 25, 2021 host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Julie Dolphin, award winning composer and singer to Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages. She has composed a song called Habra Le Paz, which it is hoped will be perfomed this spring by a middle school choir. Her work is extensive and she has composed for many groups. In addition, she has performed all over including San Francisco with Michael Tilson Thomas, with the New York City Ballet at Lincoln Center, in Switzerland with James Levine and she has toured Europe with Musica Viva. She has won many awards and she has an extensive background in musical theory and composing. This is going to be a one of a kind show and you won't want to miss it. I will be playing her piece for which I have composed a poem. As every show there will be some surprises. If you miss it live you can catch it on the archives.
K.A. Lugo is a native Northern Californian who grew up on the Monterey Peninsula, just two hours south of San Francisco. She spent much of her time along the streets of the city and always makes a point to spend a couple days there when she's home. Living in Ireland since 1997, most of her books have been Irish set romances, but now she's dedicating her time to San Francisco set thrillers through the eyes of Jack Slaughter.
Maya Tyler is a multi-published author of paranormal romance novels and blogger at Maya’s Musings. An avid reader, Maya writes the books she loves to read—romances! Her paranormal romances come with complex plot twists and happily-ever-afters. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, listening to music (alternative rock, especially from the 1990s), practicing yoga, and watching movies and TV.
Sue Coletta is an award-winning crime writer and an active member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. Her Murder Blog has been named one of the “Best 100 Crime Blogs on the Net”. Sue lives in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and writes two serial killer thriller series. She also writes true crime for Rowman & Littlefield Group. And recently, she appeared on an Emmy award-winning true crime series.
Cathy Mansell lived her childhood in Ireland, her work has that touch of authenticity, with the passions and emotions of her characters, when they become involved in intricate criminal plots. Cathy has five novels with Tirgearr Publishing, her debut, SHADOW ACROSS THE LIFFEY was a contender for the Romantic Novelists’ Joan Hessian award. Cathy won Leicester Writers’ Club novel award in 2014 She recently had a two book deal with Headline Publishing Group with A PLACE TO BELONG and THE DUBLIN GIRLS. Cathy's 8th book is under review and she is currently writing another book.
A native New Yorker, Nina Price is a conservatory-trained musician, Silicon Valley high tech exec, acupuncturist, radio personality and audiobook narrator. Since the pandemic she’s been doing plenty of audiobooks, honing her acting chops and training to be a medical intuitive. She was super excited to be chosen to narrate It Takes a Thief and is hard at work on it now. Nina has narrated about 50 books for Audible primarily Mysteries, Romances and Historical fiction/memoirs.
Tune in on Thursday, February 25, 2021 to Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages to hear unique poet Oliver Baer. He has worked as an editor of the Cthulu Sex Magazine and Two Backed BooksSeveral of his poems have been put to music by musicians who were drawn to his work. His CD of poetry set to music came out in 2013. This has spurred a music show that has been performed biannually since 2014. He has work in many different places. His books include: Baer Soul, Letters to the Editor of the Cthulu Sex Magazine, and he is in numerous anthologies. His poetry has appeared in Goodreads Best Poems 2020, The Brooklyn Rail, Birds Fall Silent in the Mechanical Sea, Boog City, Danse Macabre, Dream People, Bare Bone, Infernal Ink Magazine, Cthulhu Sex Magazine, Horror Between the Sheets and Horror Writers Association Poetry Showcase Vol. II as well as other publications. His essays have appeared in Axel: Metal Messiah, Underground Jeweler and The History of the Wu Tang Physical Culture Association: 1979-2004 as well as on April Grey's blog and Writing in Darkness. His short stories have appeared in Goodreads: Best Short Stories 2019 and three of April Grey's Hell's anthology series. For Valentine's Day Hell's Mall just came out in this series. As you can see this will be a very unusual show you won't want to miss. As aways there might be a few surprises. Several of Oliver Baer's pieces will be played during the show. If you miss it live you can always hear it in the archives.
My name is Kendra Nicole Kreps. You can call me KK if you like. I am 13 years old, and Kendra Nicole's Colorful Journey in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is my first book. Yes, that means that I do plan on writing many more books in the future. I hope you will take the journey with me. I originally wrote this children's activity book when I was 6 years old. I did all of the talking, and my mom did all of the typing. After we moved back to the states, and got all settled in, my mom finally helped me publish my book as an independent (self-published), author.
Please leave your contact information so that I can let you know about my book events, and keep you posted on my next book release. It is promised to be colorful, fun and interactive.
Is it really February already? I'm setting this up on Groundhog Day, let's hope he doesn't see his shadow, and winter ends soon! Meanwhile, while you're shivering in your boots, I've got a couple authors whose books will warm your hearts.
New to the show is Geri Krotow. Geri is the bestselling author of over 25 novels, including the Silver Valley, PD series for Harlequin Romantic Suspense, where she also contributes to the Coltons continuity series. A US Naval Academy graduate, Geri is known for her authentic military heroines and heroes, and their thrilling adventures.
An experienced interviewee, Mari Collier was born on a farm in Iowa. Since then she's lived in Arizona, Northwest Washington, and moved to Southern California after retiring from Nintendo of America. Mari is the author of Chronicles of the Maca Series, Star Lady Tales Series, and The Chronicles of Tonath Series
On Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 4pm Eastern time host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes to the first show of 2021 best selling, award winning author of the New York Times Best Book of 2020, Grace, Natashia Deón and the popular and lively multi-published author, Books and Entertainment host of Dellani's Tea Time and What's Write for Me, Dellani Oakes. Dellani is a longtime friend and guest of the show. Natashia and I met as people do these days, on a Zoom presentation for her book. I was delighted she wanted to be on the show and very interested in learning more about her story and her new book. As always on my show there may be some surprises and as I have heard many say they are always fun. Please tune in for this great show. You won't want to miss hearing Natashia Deón speak about anything. The chat room will be open for questions and please let the host know if you are calling in for a question in that capacity or on the comments page. Let's all ring in 2021 with a great show!
Bette Lee Crosby is the USA Today bestselling author of twenty-five novels and recipient of over forty literary awards. Her novel Baby Girl was named Best Chick Lit of 2016 by Huffington Post and her 2019 release Emily, Gone won the International Book Award for Women’s Fiction. Her most recent release is A Million Little Lies. She laughingly admits to being a night owl and a workaholic, claiming that her guilty pleasure is late-night chats with fans and friends on Facebook and Goodreads.
Christy Nicholas is the award-winning author of two travel guides and fourteen novels, including the popular Druid’s Brooch Series. Her novel, Time Tourist Outfitters, Ltd. was awarded first prize in the 2020 Writer’s Digest self-published novel awards, Science Fiction category. She is an author, artist and accountant. After she failed to become an airline pilot, she quit her ceaseless pursuit of careers that begin with ‘A,’ and decided to concentrate on her writing. Since she has Project Completion Compulsion, she is one of the few authors with NO unfinished novels.
Michelle Pointis Burns juggles mothering her ten children, homeschooling (the oldest five have now graduated college), living her Catholic faith, and writing. She loves to research topics of all kinds, read British authors (especially Jane Austen and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle), quote movies in regular conversation, and drink hot chocolate from elegant teacups. When asked how does she manage it all, she has been known to reply, “Prayer, caffeine, and a sense of humor.”
It's that time of year again and there is a chill in the air at least north of the Mason-Dixon line. Avoid the frigid temps and sit down to enjoy a radio show! Today is the day I celebrate an anniversary of sorts --this is my 7th year anniversary of hosting WRITERS ROUND TABLE! Joining me today are my able-bodied and versatile co-host Christina Giguere/ writer Rachel Reuben, fellow radio hosts Dellani Oakes and Marta Moran Bishop.
Sit down with a drink of your choice and enjoy a chat between friends, you just never know where the conversation will take you!
It's the first Dellani's Tea Time of the new year, and I'm spending it with some close friends.
First up is Christina Giguere, my faithful sidekick and co-host. She is the author of the YA novel Hag, and Fedelta 1 and 2, which she's shared on Cereal Authors. Christina is also the one who keeps our show running, the chat room open, and the guest on the phone.
Second is Karen Vaughan. She is the author of the Laura and Gerry Mysteries series, as well as Dead Comic Standing and Holmes in America. She is also a member of Cereal Authors, and another show host here on the Books & Entertainment network – Writer's Round Table.
Last, but not least, is Marta Moran Bishop. Marta has an amazing number of books to her name, including We Three, Dinky the Nurse Mare's Foal, and many more. She also is a member of Cereal Authors, and has her own show on Books & Entertainment network – Chasing Entertainment.
There's no telling where this show is going to go. Be sure to join us!
On Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 4pm Eastern time, Barbara Ehrentreu, host of Books and Entertainment Tales From the Pages, invites you to come to the Annual Holiday Show. Guests from the past year and from years past will be reading holiday stories and talking about how they spend Christmas. It will be informal and fun and a good way to usher in the holidays. So grab a cutp of cocoa or tea or coffee and come listen to us as we share our holidays stories with you. This is always a fun show and full of surprises. You won't want to miss it. But if you can't listen at the time it is live it will be there for you in the archives. Happy Holidays to all whatever you celebrate and Happy New Year!!!
Wow, where has 2020 gone? It's almost Christmas and I'm in no way prepared. For the rest of you last minute shoppers, you can pick up e-books at the last minute, and make all your friends and family very happy! This week's guest has a little something for everyone.
F. Kenneth Taylor is an author, poet, musician and artist. He has published novels, worked on a comic book series, and has exhibited several of his paintings. Not only that, he's the host of Speak On It, on Blog Talk Radio and all around great guy, and we're delighted to have him back on the show.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! (Sorry for the ear worm) Show your love by giving the gift of books! Our authors have some amazing stories to tell, so be sure to join us!
New to the show is Lisa Dodson (formerly Watson). She is a National Bestselling Author, and an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author of over sixteen novels in the Multicultural, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Sweet Romance, and Clean Read genres. Published by Harlequin and Kensington publishing houses, as well as self-published, Lisa writes lively, realistic characters that readers can root for and fall in love with.
Returning after far too long is J. Conrad Guest, the author of Backstop: A Baseball Love Story in Nine Innings, as well as The Cobb Legacy, 500 Miles to Go, A Retrospect in Death, A World Without Music, The Girl Who Loved Cigars, and One Hot January, January’s Paradigm, and January’s Thaw. Backstop was nominated as a 2010 Michigan Notable Book, while the Lewis Department of Humanities at the Illinois Institute of Technology adopted it as required reading for their spring 2011 course, “Baseball: America’s Literary Pastime.”
Back again is Addison Brae, the author of Becker Circle and Dark Energy. She lives in Dallas, Texas on the edge of downtown. As a child, she was constantly in trouble for hiding under the bed to read when she was supposed to be napping. She has been writing since childhood starting with diaries, letters and short stories. She continues today with articles, video scripts and other content as an independent marketing consultant.
Thanksgiving is coming up! American families loosen their belts and tuck in their napkins, as the magnificent feast is presented. We aren't going to feed you – at least not in the conventional sense. Instead, we feed your minds and your need to read. My two guests are here to whet your appetites. Remember, when you do your shopping, books make great gifts! Give the gift of books this year.
Our first guest is new to the show, and we're delighted she's able to join us. Cheyenne Hernandez was born and raised in a small town in Northern California. The Miss Belle’s Travel Guides series is near and dear to her heart. While each story has its own cast of characters and its own problems, the women (and men) in the books are an interconnected family. Cheyenne loves the way they communicate, the way they work with each other, and the way they protect each other. This series is basically a dedication to every person who wakes up in the morning and wants to make the world a better place.
Our second guest is no stranger to the show, or the network. Karen Vaughan is a proud Canadian living in Ontario. She wears a few different hats: mom, grandma wife author, comedian, radio host and promoter of independent authors. She has a sarcastic bent which comes out in her writing and her comedy act. She has been the host of writers round table for 3 years and loves talking to new authors each month. Karen started writing 12 yrs ago and first got published in 2008 with Dead on Arrival. These books came after: Dead Comic Standing in 2010, Over Her Dead Body 2011, Daytona Dead 2013, Dead Men Don’t Swing 2015, and re-issued 2017. Jamaica Dead 2015, Left for Dead 2016, Holmes in America 2016.
It's November already? Where did the year go? Hard to believe it's turning cold, snowing, and icing over in places (though it's sunny and cool in Florida – I get to rub that in, we dodged so many hurricanes, they had to start over on their list) I have some wonderful guests, and I'm very excited to be chatting with them.
New to the show is Parris Afton Bonds. She is the author of nearly fifty published novels. She is co-founder and first vice president of Romance Writers of America, as well as, cofounder of Southwest Writers Workshop. Declared by ABC’s NIGHTLINE as one of three best-selling authors of romantic fiction, the New York Times best seller Welcome to the show, Parris. I'm delighted to welcome you.
Returning to the show is my friend, Lindsay Downs. In 2006 a life changing event brought him back to writing, when a new job gave him plenty of time to read different genres. His favorite was regency. He realized it was where he wanted to be, releasing his first novel in 2012. He's published many more books since then, and is a member of Romance Writers of America and their local chapter. Welcome back, Lindsay! It's great to have you here again.
On Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 4pm Eastern time host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes an old friend, Heather Haven, who is an author of several books and was on the show last year around this same time to talk about her book, The Christmas Trifle.. James Rothlein was supposed to be on last month's show but technology wasn't working and he couldn't coonnnect. Hopefully all will go well this time and we will have him here. James has two books out and is a poet. I think when you hear them you will find his poems are delightful, thought provoking and concise. Timothy Payton is a colleague from Motivational Strips and a friend as well as an author and a poet. He has a new book out called, Scattered Colors about which he will be talking. As always there might be some surprises. Listeners who are serious may call in with questions or comments for the guests. If you miss the live show you can hear it in archives later.
Fall is here and there is the aroma of pumpkin spice in the air! Welcome back to Writers round table after a break. This monthI welcome a new guest to the table. Everyone give a warm welcome to Cheryl Kerr.,
Cheryl is the author of PhotoFinish and See ya. She comes to the table today to talk about SandPeople:An across time mystery.3
Welcome, here you’ll find a bit about me, bits of me and my life trickle into my books, okay, flood into some. My books are all based in fact but then I make up the bits in between to make the story better. And my characters are a blend of the things I notice most of a number of people.
To start with personal things, I love horses, and family. I also sing when I like the song and in the last year as I warble my way through the grocery store, I meet women who look at me as I hum over the cheese and sing back! And we finish the songs together, to the amusement of other shoppers. My kids aren’t so fond of it, thank goodness they shop at other stores.
I’ve spent the last few years taking care of family members. There has been quite an interweaving of publishing and reality. I’ve always written, some organized, some on a variety of whatever paper was at hand when I got that brilliant line that just had to go in a book, when I had time.
The very first essay I ever wrote I sold to Ms. magazine, no agent, just mailed it in. They streamlined as we were in editing and I got it back to sell elsewhere; it was published in Country magazine in the fall, the season of its setting. The cover was beautiful and my dad went all over Austin and bought all the copies he could find.
I have a new book out, and I’m excited at that.
It's officially fall! Some places are getting colder nights, and cooler days (not so much here in Florida). What better way to spend a chilly evening than curled up with a good book? My guests are here to tell you all about their fun fall offerings.
New to the show is Addy Marie McVay. She's the Creator & Author of Childrens books, "Ough Ough & Roly Stories" who is WIP -YA / Adult Adventure books, based on true events from a world journey. Additionally Creator/Founder of, AdventureGames & Schooling Discoveries channel.
Also a new voice is Jennifer Daniels. She's from from Upstate, NY were she lives with her husband and son. She writes Fantasy/ Romance books but she's a hug paranormal book junkie and Hallmark channel watcher.
Returning guest, Kim Terry, is a Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and dog-mommy. She used to ‘steal’ her writing moments when she wasn’t teaching college English classes. Now retired from teaching after twenty-seven years, she has finally realized my dream of becoming an author.
Be sure to tune in and join the fun when we chat with these exciting authors.
On Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 4pm Eastern time, Barbara Ehrentreu, host of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages welcomes two authors and two poets. Deb Hockenberry is a children's writer and has published a delightful book, Where's Can We Have the Party? Joshua Grant runs a website called Diabolical Shrimp where he gives authors a chance to have their books read and seen. He gives part of his profits from his books to worthy causes. James Rothlein is someone who I met on World Poetry Open Mic, a great program where poets can read their own work or a cover each Friday night. He has two books out and is a Pushcart nominated poet. David Lewis Paget is someone whose poetry has interested me from Facebook. He has both prose and poetry books and a very fascinating life. He has sent in his answers so he will be essentially being interviewed and his readings will be heard on the show. If you heard last month's show you were treated to a few of his poems. This month's show will feature them as well. As always you never know what can happen on this show. If you can't hear it live you can tune in on the archives at any time. You can put your questions in the chat room (You need to be a member to do this) or you can call in to ask them. Only serious callers will be accepted and others will be reported. You won't want to miss this show!
Usually, my co-host doesn't say much, other than to introduce herself. Today, we turn the tables, and the co-host becomes the guest! Join Dellani and Rachel when we chat about the business end of writing.
2020 has become the year of the pandemic but it also is the year of a world-wide recession. That has many authors worried but if we stay calm, we could come out of this better off. Find out how to survive the publishing business during the 2020 recession with some common sense tips and advice with Rachel Rueben.
It's almost fall, and (some) children are heading back to school. It's a time of change and compromises. One thing you don't have to worry about is finding good books to read. My authors all have amazing work to share. We have two returning authors, and one new, so kick back and enjoy!
Returning after far too long is Cheryl Kerr. She lives and writes in Texas Hill Country. Her prior novels are Photofinish, which got a 5 star review, and See Ya, which earned finalist honors in military fiction. She is at work on her next novel, and picture book series, Dr. Lolly, Girl Vet due out this fall. She loves history, travel, horses and family.
Another returnee is Eden Baylee. She has written three collections of erotic novellas and flash fiction ~ Spring Into Summer, Fall Into Winter, and Hot Flash. In 2014, she launched the first novel of her Stranger Triology, Stranger at Sunset. In addition to working on her next novel, Eden created the Lainey Lee Series. An introvert by nature and an extrovert by design, Eden is most comfortable at home with her laptop surrounded by books.
New to the show is Neil McGowan. He grew up in Yorkshire but now lives with his family on the east coast of Scotland, an area that inspires many of the settings in his writing. The Surgeon was his first book, his second novel, Nanobite, is a blend of sci-fi and horror. He is a prolific author of short fantasy and horror fiction, some stories of which were brought together in the short story collection 'Don't Drink the Water.' He has published short stories in magazines and e-zines.
Be sure to join us when we chat with these fantastic authors!
On Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 4pm Eastern host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Marie Amoruso and David Lewis Paget. Mr. Paget lives in Australia and, unfortunately, we could not sync the time of the show to his time so he is going to be appearing by his readings and answers to questions I will read. Marie Amoruso does live close enough to be part of the show and she will be appearing live. Marie is a very dear friend who was my professor at Manhattanville while I was taking my Masters work. She inspired me to work with children who had reading difficulties. She is now a consultant and has written many books to help teachers with students who have learning disabilities. She is on the show because not only has she written a picture book but now she has a brand new memori, Avanti, which is about her family. During this pandemic it is always fun to learn more about authors and poets you might not know. David Lewis Paget has written over ten books both poetry and fiction and non-fiction. He has a very interesting background I know you are going to want to hear about.I know that you are going to love this show. As always there might be some surprises and serious callers are welcome to call into the show to ask a question of our guest.
Hello all. I hope you are staying safe and healthy. My guests for August are Susan Tuttle and K.L. Peacock.
Susan, a "slightly twisted" author, professional book editor, writing mentor and teacher, was born and raised in Buffalo, New York and began writing at the age of 10. In 2003 she picked up and drove across the country to California's Central Coast. Susan is active her local church, serving on the pastoral council, the liturgy committee and as head of the music ministry. As a result, under the name Susan Grace O'Neill (chosen to honor her grandmother) she also writes spiritual meditations.
K. L. Peacock lives in Tucson, Arizona. She is an avid photographer, traveler, and rose gardener. Born and raised in Central New York State - near the Finger Lakes, she moved to Tucson over twenty years ago. K. L. graduated from Long Island University with a B.A. in History and Political Science, and a M.A. in Accounting from DeVry University. Don't Shoot The Messenger is her first mystery with more of Kali and the gang to follow in her second - Oh Henry, How Could You?
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What a year this has been! If you're needing a way to spend a couple of hours, we at Books & Entertainment have what you want! That's right, what could be better than chatting with 3 fabulous authors? Nothing. Joining us today are 2 familiar guests, and one new one. We're delighted to have them all with us.
Addison Brae lives in Dallas, Texas on the edge of downtown. As a child, she was constantly in trouble for hiding under the bed to read when she was supposed to be napping. She has been writing since childhood starting with diaries, letters and short stories. She continues today with articles, video scripts and other content as an independent marketing consultant. When she's not writing, Addison spends her time traveling the world, collecting interesting cocktail recipes and hosting parties.
Kenna McKinnon is an author writing a better tomorrow! With genres from nonfiction to mystery to paranormal and YA sci-fi, this inspired and committed author gets the job done. An advocate of health and fitness such as yoga; her hobbies include walking, volunteering, reading, writing, and occasional travel (whether armchair travel or the real thing!). Kenna is a Canadian senior woman who also owns a medical / academic transcription business. She lives and works in the Oliver district.
Mari Collier was born on a farm in Iowa. Since then she's lived in Arizona, Northwest Washington, and moved to Southern California after retiring from Nintendo of America. She is the curator for the Accessions Committee at the local Historical Society and volunteers as a docent at the Old Schoolhouse Museum. Mari is the author of Chronicles of the Maca Series, Star Lady Tales Series, and The Chronicles of Tonath Series.
We all need something to do. What better than read a good book? These ladies have some of the best. Is mystery your thing? Maybe an intriguing sci-fi? Or perhaps a Sherlock Holmes reboot is your thing. We've got it all! Tune in Wednesday, July 22 4-6 PM Eastern when I interview Stephanie Osborn and Sue Coletta!
Stephanie Osborn, award-winning Interstellar Woman of Mystery, is a 20+-year space program veteran, with multiple STEM degrees. Author, co-author, or contributor to some 50 books, including Burnout: The mystery of Space Shuttle STS-281 and the Cresperian Saga; she also writes the critically-acclaimed series: Displaced Detective, Silver-Falchion winner Gentleman Aegis, and the Division One series, her take on the urban legend of mysterious people who show up at UFO sightings and make evidence...disappear. She "pays it forward" through numerous media, and SIGMA, the science-fiction think tank.
Sue Coletta is an award-winning crime writer and an active member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. For three years running, Feedspot and Expertido.org named her Murder Blog as one of the “Best 100 Crime Blogs on the Net” (Murder Blog sits at #5). Sue also blogs at the Kill Zone, a multi-award-winning writing blog. Sue lives in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and writes two serial killer thriller series published by Tirgearr Publishing. She also writes true crime for Globe Pequot, the trade division of Rowman & Littlefield Group. PRETTY EVIL NEW ENGLAND hits bookstores by Nov. 1, 2020.
On Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 4pm Eastern time host Barbara Ehrentreu invites you to listen to Dellani Oakes and Amy Leigh McCorkle talk about their latest projects. Both guests are friends or the show and are frequently heard on here. Dellani has published seventeen books. Five are romantic suspense and are published by Tirgearr Publishing. The rest range from historical fiction to sci fi. She going to speak about her latest book, Room 303.
Amy Leigh McCorkle has published twenty-seven books. Three of them are non-fiction detailing her journey from diagnosis with bipolar disorder to eleven times Amazon Bestseller including her international bestselling memoir Letters to Daniel. The award nominated Something to Believe In (a part how to/memoir on how to thrive creatively while coping with serious mental illness) She has written the behind the scenes memoir on the Making of Letters to Daniel, the feature film based on the memoir of the same name.
In 2014 her producing partner and she established Healing Hands Entertainment. Since then they have written thirty-four award winning screenplays and twenty-three award winning films, including Letters to Daniel, which she directed. Recovery Unplugged is an extension of that film's legacy about and on her life. Recovery Unplugged seeks to demystify and destigmatize mental illness by interviewing celebrities and putting a recognizable face on it. It recognizes independent artists who are beating the odds and succeeding by providing them with a leg up in their chosen field - be it filmmaking, acting, publishing, screenwriting, etc.
As always there might be some surprises. The chat room will be open and you are welcome to come join and ask some quesitons of the guests. If you miss the show live it will be on archives.
We all need something to do. What better than read a good book? These ladies have some of the best. Is mystery your thing? Maybe an intriguing sci-fi? Or perhaps a Sherlock Holmes reboot is your thing. We've got it all!
Stephanie Osborn, award-winning Interstellar Woman of Mystery, is a 20+-year space program veteran, with multiple STEM degrees. Author, co-author, or contributor to some 50 books, including Burnout: The mystery of Space Shuttle STS-281 and the Cresperian Saga; she also writes the critically-acclaimed series: Displaced Detective, Silver-Falchion winner Gentleman Aegis, and the Division One series, her take on the urban legend of mysterious people who show up at UFO sightings and make evidence...disappear. She "pays it forward" through numerous media, and SIGMA, the science-fiction think tank.
Sue Coletta is an award-winning crime writer and an active member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. For three years running, Feedspot and Expertido.org named her Murder Blog as one of the “Best 100 Crime Blogs on the Net” (Murder Blog sits at #5). Sue also blogs at the Kill Zone, a multi-award-winning writing blog. Sue lives in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and writes two serial killer thriller series published by Tirgearr Publishing. She also writes true crime for Globe Pequot, the trade division of Rowman & Littlefield Group. PRETTY EVIL NEW ENGLAND hits bookstores by Nov. 1, 2020.
My July guests are Michael A. Black and Joseph B. Haggerty Jr.
Michael A. Black is the author of 38 books and over 100 short stories and articles. He was a police officer in the south suburbs of Chicago for over thirty years and worked in various capacities in police work including patrol supervisor, SWAT team leader, investigations, and tactical operations.
In addition to his own novels, Black is currently writing novels in two highly popular adventure series under other names (Don Pendelton and A.W. Hart).
Joseph B Haggerty Jr. is an award winning poet, writer and lecturer on the sexual exploitation of women and children in prostitution and ography.
I hope you can drop by and listen. You won't be disappointed.
The graveyard overlooking Jade Lazlow's hometown is visible from everywhere, like an ever-present reminder of mysterious forces beyond the veil. The town had been a station on the Underground Railroad, so it's steeped in history and legend. It's also not far downriver from Mothman country. It was against that backdrop that Sela discovered her love of writing and all things creepy. She garnered inspiration from local legends told in hushed whispers, creepy comic books, and thrillers and mysteries from the town's library.
Jade typed her first novel on a broken manual typewriter that was missing a few keycaps. She had to keep moving the remaining caps around to type.
"A friend gave me the typewriter to help me get started, and I thought it was the most wonderful gift I'd ever received. I had to keep moving the keycaps around to depress the levers to type to keep from hurting my fingers. It was a pain, but it was still faster than writing by hand. It was more than just a typewriter to me. It meant someone else thought my writing was worth reading, and that made me happy."
Despite having a crooked path to publication, Sela was "born to be a writer," and she is delighted to finally have the time to do it. She also independently narrates and produces audiobooks. "There's nothing more exciting," she says, "than creating great stories and finding that people enjoy them."
Sharon Ledwith is the author of the middle-grade/young adult time travel adventure series, THE LAST TIMEKEEPERS, and the teen psychic mystery series, MYSTERIOUS TALES FROM FAIRY FALLS. When not writing, researching, or revising, she enjoys reading, exercising, anything arcane, and an occasional dram of scotch. Sharon lives a serene, yet busy life in a southern tourist region of Ontario, Canada, with her hubby, one spoiled yellow Labrador and a moody calico cat.
It's summer time and folks are flocking to the beach, the mountains, and anywhere else they can go (at least in their minds—there's a pandemic). Books are a great way to carry you away on your stay-cation. My guests today range from fascinating autobiographies, to out of this world fantasy, to murder most foul.
J. S. Burke is the creator of the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series: Science Fantasy Adventure with flying dragons and an undersea world. Burke has worked as an author, artist, and marine biologist, studying creatures of the dark abyss and diving on coral reefs. She loves chocolate and so do the dragons!
As an author, Jon Magee's writings reflect his nomadic early life, and bring out the realism of what it is like to live at the heart of the conflicts in the world in a way that is only possible having personal experience of the situations. In addition to writing for magazines and local newspapers, Jon is the author of "From Barren Rocks ... to Living Stones" and "Paradise Island, Heavenly Journey".
While not writing her fingers to the bone Karen Vaughan hosts Writers Round Table the second Tuesday of each month. She is also a partner with Viv Drewa in Owl & cat Promotions, promoting independent authors. Karen is a standup comedian who does her routine for local talent nights and loves reading, crafts and drawing.
Please join host Barbara Ehrentreu as she welcomes Leslee Asch, author of Out of the Shadows: The Henson Festivals and Their Impact on Contemporary Puppet Theater. Leslee worked for Jim Henson and The Jim Henson Company for over twenty years. She began as a puppet builder and became the Director of Exhibitions for the Jim Henson Foundation managing and curating exhibitions internationally. She has worked in many capacities including as the Executive Director of the Jim Henson Foundation and Producing Director of the Henson International Festivals of Puppet Theater. She is a recognized expert in this field and has several articles published. She created an exhibition for The Katonah Museum of Art, "The Art of Contemporary Puppet Theater".She was also the Executive Director of Silvermine Arts Center and is a member of the Flinn Gallery Committee. She is a member of Author's Guild, Greenwich Pen Women, ArtTable, Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, UNIMA-USA and Puppeteers of America. Her book is full of beautiful illustrations and information about the international field of puppetry. As someone who has read her entire book, I am very excited to see this in print and recommend it to everyone. Even if you don't know anything about puppets, the information about the early days of the Muppets and the thinking that went behind the creation of the Festivals is fascinating. For people who are in the field, this is a treasure trove of information about puppetry and puppeteers. You won't want to miss this show! As usual there may be some surprises and some more guests. If you can't hear it live you can always click on the link in the archives.
Dellani was making up stories before she could read. Her first really cohesive work began when her older sister started school. Left to entertain herself, she invented an imaginary friend and would regale her mother with tales of Snowy Green and Rainbow School. These stories paved the way for songs and poems in elementary school and short stories in high school and college.
Dellani had to set aside her love of writing when she began working as a teacher. Her creative energies were channeled into writing exams to make her students cry--although this wasn't usually intentional. Unfortunately, between that and motherhood, she didn't have time to write.
Once her youngest son started school in 2002, she was able to write full time. Her first novel, "Indian Summer", was published in 2008. Her second novel, "Lone Wolf" made its debut in September 2011. "Lone Wolf" is the first in her science-fiction series. Book two of the Lone Wolf Series - "Shakazhan", came out in July of 2013.
In addition to her historical novel and sci-fi, Dellani has added 7 romantic suspense novels, 4 of which are published by Tirgearr Publishing. The rest, she has independently published. She also shares some of her unpublished work for free on her blog.
Dellani is a Blog Talk Radio host with two shows each month on the Books and Entertainment Network: Dellani's Tea Time 4:00 PM Eastern every 2nd Monday & What's Write for Me at 4:00 PM Eastern every 4th Wednesday.
Barbara is the author or co-author of 14 novels. She lives on the central coast of CA and shares her life with her husband Jeff and two basset hounds, Heidi and Monty.
Barbara is the vice-president of the Central Coast Chapter of Sisters In Crime and a proud member of Public Safety Writers Association.
My guests for June are Mysti Berry and Thonie Hevron.
Mysti works in San Francisco at the best software shop in town, and lives in a forgotten corner of The City with her husband, graphic novelist Dale Berry, and the maximum number of black rescue cats their vet recommends for a small house (two).
An active member of MWA, Sisters in Crime, ITW, and the Public Safety Writers Association (PSWA), Mysti has served on the board of her local MWA and Sisters in Crime chapters (NorCal!) and on the board of the PSWA. With an MFA in Writing from University of San Francisco and a BA in Linguistics from UC Santa Cruz.
Thonie's enforcement career began at San Rafael (California) Police. At the tender age of twenty-one she started as a Parking Enforcement Officer. She spent nearly seven years on the street as a Community Service Officer and three years as a Records Supervisor, but the bulk of her tenure has been as a dispatcher.
I hope you can come by and listen as I learn more about this intriquing ladies, and maybe ask them a question or two yourself.
Hello! We're on a different day, because I have scheduling issues, and I didn't want to miss out talking to these three amazing authors. I have two returning, one after a really long time, the other—not so much, but we love him anyway. The third is brand new to the show, and I can't wait to chat with each of them.
First up, returning after many moons, is my friend, Sherrie Hansen. Sherrie’s highly-acclaimed contemporary romantic suspense novels and mysteries include her popular Wildflowers of Scotland novels, SEASIDE DAISY, a mystery set in Ireland, DAYBREAK, the long-awaited sequel to NIGHT & DAY, and her new release, PLUM TART IRIS, a mystery set in Bohemia. Welcome back, Sherrie! It's been too long.
Second, returning after a few months, is my friend, Lindsay Downs. In 2006 a life changing event brought him back to writing, when a new job gave him plenty of time to read different genres. His favorite was regency. He realized it was where he wanted to be, releasing his first novel in 2012. He's published many more books since then, and is a member of Romance Writers of America and their local chapter. Welcome back, Lindsay! It's great to have you here again.
Third, a new voice on What's Write for Me, Regina Jeffers. Regina is an award-winning author of historical cozy mysteries, Austenesque sequels and retellings, as well as Regency era romances. Living outside of Charlotte, NC, Jeffers writes novels that take the ordinary and adds a bit of mayhem, while mastering tension in her own life with a bit of gardening and the exuberance of her “grand joys.” Welcome to the show, Regina. We're looking forward to getting to know you.
My first sci-fi book, Lone Wolf, has been released as an audio book! With the vocal stylings of Matt Dunbar, my story has come to life. I'll be chatting with him about our project, and play you a clip! Let him introduce himself in his own words:
Hey everybody, my name is Matt Dunbar. I'm an IT professional, but also narrate and do voice over work in my spare time. I'm a theater actor and singer and enjoy creating unique characters with their own quirks. When creating voices for characters, I consider the character's age, the character's life experience, and the way the author perceives the character to develop their voice. It's a great challenge for me and I love doing it.
I'm delighted that Matt can join me today. Be sure to tune in.
On Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 4pm host Barbara Ehrentreu of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages welcomes Anabelle Munro to the show. She is a friend who I met through film at Action on Film.. She has been in many different film productions, produced her own and is now currently an author of a book of how she changed her own life. Anabelleis is a wife and mother, an award-winning actress, director, writer, producer, as well as the C.E.O. of the film production companies Blue Boots Entertainment, L.L.C., that she operates together with her husband, Huntly Munro.She has been dubbed the Queen of Action on Film. Now with her three book series, The Skeleton Key, she hopes to teach people how to overcome their own addictions by learning about how she got over her own. I am very excited to have her on the program to discuss ther book series and her recent film production: The Weight of Perfection, which also deals with an eating disorder. As usual there might be some surprise guests, and if you are interested, you may call in or join the chat room for questions or comments to our guest. With all that Anabelle has achieved this will be a great show!! If you can't hear it live you can always click on the link and hear it in the archives.
Dr. Jan Yager will be discussing her latest book HOW TO SELF PUBLISH YOUR BOOK. It is an interesting and comprehensive read.
She has published 50+ award-winning books, translated into 34 languages, include the international hit relationship title, When Friendship Hurts: How to Deal With Friends Who Betray, Abandon, or Wound You, published by Simon & Schuster/Touchstone, and translated into 29 languages, as well as the business books Work Less, Do More: The 7-Day Productivity Makeover (in 10 languages); Productive Relationships (in 3 languages); Friendshifts: The Power of Friendship and How It Shapes Our Lives; the series 365 Daily Affirmations (with 5 books on happiness, relationships, time management, creative weight management, and friendship); Business Protocol; Effective Business and Nonfiction Writing; 125 Ways to Meet the Love of Your Life; Put More Time on Your Side; as well as children’s books (The Quiet Dog; The Reading Rabbit; The Cantaloupe Cat); and four novels (On the Run; The Pretty One; Untimely Death; and Just Your Everyday People); and journals including Birthday Tracker & Journal; Friendship Thoughts, Famous Quotes, and a Journal; Personal Journal; and more titles. Jan has appeared on The View, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, CNN, NPR and other major shows.
To find out more about Dr. Jan Yager or to contact her, you can reach her on her website
https://www.drjanyager.com
Michael Lipoma - writer/producer/ Cofounder of BellLipoma Entertanment. He has a master's in professional writing/screenwriting & gave up the VP of a $150 million company to work full-time in the entertainment industry. He has cowriten scrips such as TTHE FALL that won the 2019 SLAMDANCE screenwriting competition & has written for both features & TV since 2010. Mr. Lipoma has placed in the semifinals or higher in all major-screenwriting competitions. He is currently working as the lead producer on a feature film, currently in partnership w/an A-List actor's production company He's created, organized & run film festivals, and worked w/writers & directors to develop material to create the most commercial embodiment of their creative vision.
Stephanie Bell, is an Emmy-nominated/award-winning producer with over 25 years of experience in film, TV, & digital content, working for Paramount Pictures and Interscope Communications, among others. Her goal is to tell stories that leave audiences feeling and debating for days after watching her films. Her films are not afraid to explore the dark side of human nature, although she always seeks to show the light that shines through the darkness.
Jess Fritz is a graduate of the UCLA Film School with a passion for diverse storytelling. A documentary she Associate Produced has aired on PBS and her writing has placed as a Second Rounder in the Austin Film Festival Screenwriting Competition and a Quarterfinalist in the Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.
My guests for May are Ellen Kirschman and Bonita Sevedge.
People call Ellen Kirschman the cop doc. She’s been a clinical psychologist far longer than she’s been a mystery writer. Ellen’s specialty is treating first responders, cops and fire fighters who are suffering with work-related traumatic stress.
She started her writing career with non-fiction and is still at it. Along the way she has earned awards from The California Psychological Association for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology and the American Psychological Association for Outstanding Contribution to Police and Public Safety Psychology.
Ellen is a transplanted New Yorker and has been living in Northern California since the summer of love. When she’s not writing, teaching, or volunteering as a clinician at the First Responders Support Network, she’s at the gym, in the kitchen, or traveling.
Bonita Sevedge is a digital illustrator living in Santa Maria, CA.
STILL SELF-ISOLATING? WELL ALRIGHTY THEN! HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO SIT BACK AND LISTEN TO TWO OF MY FAVE PEOPLE, VIV DREWA AND DELLANI OAKES
NOT ONLY ARE THESE LADIES MULTI-TALENTED AUTHORS, VIV IS ALSO MY PARTNER IN CRIME AT OWL AND CAT PROMOTIONS ALONG WITH DELLANI. DELLANI ALSO HOSTS TWO RADIO SHOWS FOR THE BOOKS AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. WELCOME LADIES!
WE ARE HERE TO HAVE FUN AND TALK ALL THINGS BOOKS AND WRITING. SIT BACK WITH THE QUARANTINI OF YOUR CHOICE AND ENJOY!
You've got to have friends! And I'm delighted to welcome back two, and meet a new one. One of these folks, I actually know in person! Another, was one of my first guests here on Tea Time, and the third is brand new. I'm delighted they are all going to be able to chat with me.
My first returning guest is Alfred Jendrasik. Al is a fictional writer with 7 books published, a poetry book, and children's book. His latest book, soon to be published, is Oh come, Oh Come Immanuel, not a Christmas story, but a story about a guy who believes Christ is coming back again at the ocean. It's filled with his experiences after working as a toll collector at the beach.
One of my first guests is joining us! Barry Eva is an author, singer, radio show host, sports fan and an lover of a good laugh and good beer. As an author he has written under the name Storyheart as well as his own name, was born in Barnet, Hertfordshire, England, moving to USA in 2000, and now lives in Connecticut. With his whit, oratory, and old-fashioned English charm, Barry is much sort after both as a presenter and interviewee on radio and TV.
Brand new to the show is Becky Flade. When she was little she thought everyone had stories in their head. When she found out that wasn’t true, and that only special people had stories to tell, I wanted to be one of the people who shared their stories with the world. Here she am, making her dreams come true, one happily ever after at a time.
Most of us have been inside of our houses way too long and maybe you are looking for something a little different to while away the hours. Come join my guests, Joseph Carrabis and Chris Mason and me on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 4pm Eastern time. We will be discussing the accomplishments of each of these unique authors. Joseph Carrabis is the author of over twenty-five books including a dozen novels. Chris Mason has a unique home and he is the author of many books and coloring books. This should be a very interesting and unusual show. As always there may be some surprise guests. If you have listened to past shows you know anything can happen!
Lately, I've been put in mind of the famous slogan, "Not Going Anywhere for A While?" Well, that includes pretty much all of us. However, you can join us in a virtual chat with the lovely and talented Maria De Vivo.
Maria is the author of the Amazon best selling and Award Winning series The Coal Elf Chronicles, and the YA Psychological Horror novel, The Altered. When not writing about dark fantasy and horror, she teaches Language Arts and Journalism to middle school students in Florida. A lover of all things dark and demented, she takes pleasure in warping the comfort factor in her reader’s minds. Just when you think you’ve reached a safe space in her stories, she snaps you back into her twisted reality
My guests for April are Kathy McIntosh and Gloria Casale. These ladies are into murder and in creative ways. Since we are all sheltering in place, stop by and be entertained.
Kathy McIntosh is a reformed hi-tech marketer and former columnist on words and writing for The Idaho Statesman's Business Insider. She grew up in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California and spent 30 years in Idaho, so she's familiar with both urban and rural kookiness.
Gloria Casale earned her medical degree from the University of Kentucky and completed advanced training in anesthesiology, preventative medicine, and public health. Gloria also served as a consultant to the Division of Transnational Threats at Sandia Laboratory. She currently lives in New Mexico with her tuxedo cat Hugo.
I'M BACK--YES I TOOK A MINI VACAY BUT HERE I AM. i WELCOME BACK TWO OF MY FAVE GUESTS JADE LAZLOW AND MARTA MORAN BISHOP TO THE TABLE! WE LOVE CHATTING ABOUT WRITING AND BOOKS BE THEY OUR OWN OR OTHER PEOPLES WORK. LET'S ENJOY OURSELVES FOR TODAY AND NOT WORRY ABOUT THE PANDEMIC--WHAT PANDEMIC? SEE THAT WAS EASY... GRAB A SNACK AND A BEVERAGE AND LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED!
About Jade Lazlow
Despite having a crooked path to publication, Jade was "born to be a writer," and she is delighted to finally have the time to do it. She also independently narrates and produces audiobooks. "There's nothing more exciting," she says, "than creating great stories and finding that people enjoy them."
About Marta
Marta Moran Bishop is the product of three generations of women writers. Their legacy to her was an inquisitive mind and a joy of writing and reading. She reads to children and adults alike taking her books from children's classes to senior centers.
Come join us, since many of you have a little more free time, on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 4pm Eastern time to hear Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages. Host Barbara Ehrentreu has assembled a great group of women. First, Eleanor Kuhns, author of nine books. Her latest, Dead in the Great Dismal, historical fiction, will be released this coming October. So happy she can finally get on the show. The second is Beverly Stowe McClure whose fifteenth book, Gabe's Guardian, was due to be released on March 17 before we were hit with the corona virus and all its repercussions. In addition to these women the other guest is Ida Angland, a composer/conductor who is also a Greenwich Pen Woman colleague of mine. We will be hearing about her company, Gateway Classical and about her experiences with her orchestra, Gateway Orchestra. In addition, Ida has been trained in piano and has performed as a soprano in several different regional companies. She was assistant conductor for the New York Grand Opera, a 40 year old group. It is our hope that we can hear her talented violinist, Davide de Ascaniis, so you can hear the excellence of the musicians who comprise Gateway Orchestra. Finally, as the capper for this amazing show, long time friend of the show and host, producer/director, screenwriter, author and festival head, Amy Leigh McCorkle. Her movie, "Letters to Daniel" is a feature film being streamed online on April 3, 2020. Amy will be talking about the movie and sharing some of her stories as well as giving more information about where you can find it to stream it free at that time. As always, there could be some surprises, but we sincerely hope that this show will help fill your day with books and music. Hoping to have all of you here but if you can't listen live you can listen in archives by clicking the link after the show is over.
Each month Chasing Entertainment brings guests from some aspect of the entertainment world. Today's guests are multi-genre authors, but do have a wonderful knack for adding the paranormal and suspense into their books.
Viv is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan her passion has always been writing.
She was awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as ""From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and recently had it published again on Amazon.com
Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints."
P.S. WINN began writing at the end of 2012. We had just moved and almost left boxes of poems and short stories behind. I decided I needed to find a way to preserve what I wrote. I decided to publish books.
I think I must have saved up the words in my mind because now I have 55 books. I write longhand and once I put pen to paper, the books seem to write themselves. My characters definitely have minds of their own. I am also an avid reader and sometimes read ten a day when my health permits.
Mari Collier was born on a farm in Iowa on a mattress her parents made and covered with oil cloth. Her short stories have appeared in print and electronically, plus there are four anthologies. You can find her books in a variety of languages as well as audio.
Happy St. Patrick's Day. My two guests for March are Mara Moran Bishop and John Schembra.
Marta Moran Bishop is the product of three generations of women writers. Their legacy to her was an inquisitive mind and a joy of writing and reading.
She states "I learned that one needed to have a plot and conversation to move the story forward from a particularly bad play I wrote at the age of six. It was the worst play ever written or performed. It was so awful my mother stopped the production after about three minutes."
She currently lives on a small farm in Massachusetts with her husband, three horses, cats and a conure parrot named Beau. They help her remember to view the world through a child's innocence and keep her young and imaginative.
John Schembra spent a year with the 557th MP Company at Long Binh, South Vietnam in 1970. Upon completing his military service, John joined the Pleasant Hill Police Department, where he retired in 2001 as a Sergeant, after 30 years of service.
His time as a combat M.P. provided the basis of his first book, M.P., A Novel of Vietnam, a work of fiction based in part on his personal experiences. His second novel Retribution, a fictional story of the hunt for a serial killer in San Francisco, was published in the spring of 2007, and his third novel Diplomatic Immunity, was published in 2012. His fourth novel, Sin Eater, was released in 2016 and his fifth book, Blood Debt, was released in November of this year. A sixth book, An Echo of Lies, is at the publisher undergoing editing, and John is hard at work on his seventh book, What goes around. John lives in Concord, CA with Charlene, his wife of 47 years.
Time change once more – is everyone as excited (not) a I am? I'd far rather skip it. However, to help us recuperate from our traumatizing time shift, I've invited some of my favorite people to chat. I've also got an incredible new co-host who's planning on starting her new show! Welcome, ladies!
Judy Snider has written award winning picture books, as well as three suspense books in Judy's World Castle's Back to Back Thriller series. She is a member of two writer's groups and The Cat Writer's Association. Judy is new to the show, and we're delighted to have her here. Welcome, Judy!
Also a new voice, Crystal Miles Gauthier is an acclaimed Literary Agent, Promotional/Marketing Specialist, as well as an author dabbling in tales from the past. She lives with her husband, Joe, Her Dog Sargent and her three lively cats in the lovely city of Louisville, Kentucky. She's thinking of starting her own interview show, so we're thrilled! Welcome, Crystal.
Returning to the show is Susan Lynn Solomon, the author short stories that have appeared in numerous literary journals. She is also the author of the Emlyn Goode Mysteries. Her latest novel, Abigail’s Window, has been awarded a gold medal as a finalist in the Readers Favorite novel competition. Welcome, Susan!
The February show of Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages at 4pm Eastern time will feature Amy Leigh McCorkle, author, screenwriter, filmmaker and director to the show. Amy has been a frequent guest and she will be talking about her various projects including her new feature film, "Letters to Daniel" and her new TV pilot script, "The Guardian". She is the author of over 20 books and has won over a 100 awards for her screenwriting and her films with her friend and caregiver, Missy Goodman. Ms. Goodman is the head of their joint venture 3 Bitches Press, part of Healing Hands Entertainment and Healing Hands the company has created the film, "Letters to Daniel".Amy is also a strong advocate for people with mental health issues. She has a weekly program on GS1 TV called: "Recovery Unplugged" and she is now the head of her own film festival Conquering Disabilities with Film, which is part of AOFMegafest.
If you are an author and friend of mine please call into the show. Anyone interested should contact me before you call and use the number on the show page. Hoping to hear from a few people.
Hello and welcome to What's Write for Me! We've got two amazing authors on the show this month. One is a familiar voice, the other is brand new to What's Write for Me.
Angelique Migliore writes Multicultural Romances in Contemporary, Mythological Fantasy, and Science Fiction. She also writes poetry, but you'll need to follow her on Twitter to get her #haiku or #tanka poems because that's the only place she writes them.
Marta Moran Bishop is the product of three generations of women writers. Their legacy to her was an inquisitive mind and a joy of writing and reading. She reads to children and adults alike taking her books from children's classes to senior centers.
Welcome to the show, ladies!
Stephanie Bell, is an Emmy-nominated/award-winning producer with over 25 years of experience in film, TV, & digital content, working for Paramount Pictures and Interscope Communications, among others. Her goal is to tell stories that leave audiences feeling and debating for days after watching her films. Her films are not afraid to explore the dark side of human nature, although she always seeks to show the light that shines through the darkness.
We will discuss all things film, as well as how she picks her projects, and the exciting things that are happening.
My guests for February are Dellani Oakes and A.R. Kennedy.
Dellani Oakes is a former A.P. English teacher, photo journalist, substitute teacher and Mary Kay consultant. She says she was making up stories before she could read.
A college theatre major, Dellani took play writing. Scripts being dialog heavy and character driven, this aspect followed her into her novel writing. She uses verbal exchanges & sparring as a way of revealing both plot and characterization.
Her first novel, "Indian Summer", was published in 2008. Her second novel, "Lone Wolf" made its debut in September 2011. "Lone Wolf" is the first in her science-fiction series. Book two of the Lone Wolf Series - "Shakazhan", came out in July of 2013.
In addition to her historical novel and sci-fi, Dellani has added 7 romantic suspense novels, 4 of which are published by Tirgearr Publishing.
A R Kennedy lives in Long Beach, New York, with her two pups. She works hard to put food on the floor for them. As her favorite T-shirt says, 'I work so my dog can have a better life'. She's an avid traveler. But don't worry. While she's away, her parents dote on their grand-puppies even more than she does. Her writing is a combination of her love of travel, animals, and the journey we all take to find ourselves.
I hope you stop by and visit with us.
The Ground Hog has spoken, winter is coming to an end! To help us celebrate, I've invited the publisher and authors from Progressive Rising Phoenix Press to celebrate with us!
Amanda M. Thrasher is an award-winning author of YA, General Fiction, MG, Early Reader Chapter, and Picture books. As the Chief Executive Officer at Progressive Rising Phoenix Press in addition to her regular duties, she assists authors with their work and shares her writing and publishing experience with others through school visits, trade conferences, and writing workshops.
Caleb Monroe is a science teacher at St. Louis Catholic School, in Lake Charles, LA. He studied Chemistry at McNeese State University, and is married to Jamie Gautreaux Monroe.
Darrell Bartell is a U.S. Army veteran with an MA in Theater from Texas Women’s University and MA in English with a minor in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University. He is currently an instructor at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. Darrell is the author of Barry and the Vampire in the Rosedale Encounter and Ten-Five: You're Going Home, Marine!
Donna Arlynn Marie Austgen Frisinger is the Award-Winning Children’s Author of Bink and Slinky’s Ark Adventure which won the Gold MOM’S Choice Award as well as two First-Place awards in the International Literary Classics Book Competition for “Best First Picture Book” and “Best Faith-Based Book.”
Norma M. Stricklen is a wife, mother and grandmother. She spends her free time pursuing her nature photography that has deeply inspired her current premier Children’s Literature books Little Jay’s Adventures series.
It's always wonderful to have guests return. On Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 4pm Eastern time host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes back to Tales from the Pages, Cynthia Sharp, poet and author, Michael Amidei, radio host, musician, composer, author and poet and Susan Strecker, author. Susan has a new book she will talk about and Cynthia will talk about her time as poet laureate and her new book, Rainforest in Russet. Michael will probably bring his music and sparkling personality as host of World Poetry Open Mic. This should be a great show. As you know, anything can happen on this show and usually does. Tune in to hear these amazing people talk about their work and their lives.
Today's guests are:
Juan Ortiz was born in Jersey City, NJ started acting at a young age he has worked on tv shows like Tattoo Nightmares for Spike TV, Investigation Discovery TV, a list of independent films under his belt Juan has starred on TV web series The Serpent where he plays a mad man on a mission to take over some Jamaica drug lords business. And has worked on a comedy web series called the usual Juan Ortiz Sons of God
Jose Manuel Maysonet is an actor born and raised in Jersey city, NJ. He has been involved in films, short films, web series, a cable/television series, music videos and modeling. "Needing to Laugh"- -(Lead)- Robert Rice"Hassel Unbound"- Short Film-Rick Ford"Hassel Absolute"-(Lead)- Rick Ford "Hassel Ascension"- (Lead)-Rick Ford"Yellow Brick Road"- Officer Perry-Kunle Akande"China White"- Kevin Mercer-(Lead)"We Are the Hartmans"-Waiter"The Pull Out Method"-Fighter"Surviving the Undead"- Agent Reynolds-T.V. Show"Liar"-Detective Roberts“Sons of God” – Rizo Will Garay is a producer and actor, known for APEX, JEST and Misfit 2. Will has a dynamic slant for horror films, broadcasting, and Music.
Barbara Ehrentreu's first novel, If I Could Be Like Jennifer Taylor, won second prize in Preditors & Editors as Best Young Adult Book for 2011, and her second novel, After is now available in print. Barbara also writes poetry. She has a book called You’ll Probably Forget Me: Living With and Without Hal, which is a memorial to her deceased husband.She hosts a radio show on Blog Talk Radio, Tales from the Pages, every fourth Thursday of the month.
Barbara M. Hodges is the author or co-author of 16 works of fiction. She lives on the central coast of California with her husband Jeff and two rescue basset hounds, Heidi and Monty. Her latest work of fiction is the award winning, Hounded By Hate. Her latest work of fiction is the award winning, Hounded By Hate.
Christina Giguere writes under the name Rachel Rueben. Her first novel, Hag, is for young adults. She has written and shared her a romantic suspense novel, Fedleta, on the Cereal Authors blog, and is currently sharing Fedelta two. She has been Dellani's assistant for over 10 years, and really keeps things running. She also hosts for Karen Vaughan.
Karen Vaughan's first novel, Deadon Arrival popped in to her head and the feisty 30 something character Laura wouldn't leave her alone til her story was written. There are now 7 books in the series, the latest being DEAD TO WRITES. Karen hosts WRITERS ROUND TABLE the second Tuesday of each month. She is also a partner with Viv Drewa in OWL & CAT PROMOTIONS. promoting independent authors.
On Thursday, December 26, 2019 at 4pm please join us to initiate our new network Books and Entertainment on Tales from the Pages. Host Barbara Ehrentreu will be with many other hosts of the new network, who will be reading Holiday stories. Also there will be guests from past shows this year also reading Holiday stories. As you might have guessed this is the Holiday Show for Tales from the Pages. Our netweork has changed its name and we are celebrating on this Holiday show. As always, there will definitely be more guests but all are welcome to call in and participate. Hopefully, the chat room will be open so more can speak with the guests. Looking forward to visiting with all of the guests from the past year. If you can't listen at that time the show is in archives. So you can listen at your leisure. Happy Holidays to all: Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanza and all other holidays not mentioned.
Marta Moran Bishop, award-winning author and poet and host of Chasing Entertainment will chat with a master of the suspense thriller, and a screen writer Robert Black Whitehill.
Robert Blake Whitehill is a Maryland Eastern Shore native, and an award-winning screenwriter at the Hamptons International Film Festival, and the Hudson Valley Film Festival. He is also an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation award winner for his feature script U.X.O. (UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE). He is also a contributing writer to Chesapeake Bay Magazine. DEADRISE, NITRO EXPRESS, TAP RACK BANG, GERONIMO HOTSHOT, and DOG & BITCH ISLAND are the first five novels of the Ben Blackshaw Series, coming sometimes next year will be Book 6. The Ben Blackshaw series has already been optioned for the big screen and is available in German as well as English.
Find out more about the author, his blog, upcoming releases, and the Chesapeake Bay at:
www.robertblakewhitehill.com
Due to a SNAFU, my November show did not happen. Thankfully my scheduled two guests were available for my December show. They are, Tracy Richardson and Mike Witzgall.
Tracy Richardson started writing when her kids began reading and she rediscovered all the books she’d loved as a child. She found herself developing stories of her own so she began writing novels for children and young adults. She lives in Indianapolis in an eclectic part of town called Broad Ripple. Lots of shops and restaurants, coffee shops and a few bars. Tracy likes traveling, gardening, reading YA novels, knitting, sewing, felting – anything to do with fiber arts – rummaging through junk shops, cooking, spending time outdoors and dancing.
The son of a career military officer, Mike Witzgall spent 12 years on active duty as a non-commissioned and commissioned officer. While in the military, Mike served in the US Marine Corps’ elite Force Reconnaissance teams and then later as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Infantry and Military Police Corps.
In 1988, after numerous deployments around the world, Mike left the military as a Captain and joined the Dallas Police Department. Mike served as a patrolman in south Dallas and as a member of a Tactical team (SWAT). Mike’s career with Dallas ended after a severe line of duty injury forced him into early retirement.
I hope you can stopy by and meet them.
It's December already? Wow, it doesn't seem possible. If you're whittling away at your gift lists, books make great gifts! Today, we have on two authors of great books. One is a frequent flyer with our network, the other fellow is brand new. We're delighted to have them both on.
First is returning guest, author K.G. Bethlehem specializes in the Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Dystopia genres where he combines well-thought storylines with a vivid imagination to comprise to ultimate reading experience. He is the author of The Forever Spring and Avenging Knights, as well as co-authoring Shadow Within a City with F Kenneth Taylor. Welcome back, KG. We're so glad to have you here.
Our next guest is F-Kenneth Taylor. He's the co-author of Shadow Within a City, as well has having a variety of sci-fi/space opera, dystopia, urban-drama and poetry books including PROBE, Aftermath and Corner Pocket. He's also an artist, and Owner/Creator of Some'n Unique Magazine LLC. Welcome to the show, Kenneth. We're delighted to meet you.
Be sure to tune in when we chat with these two talented men!
Thanksgiving is almost here and Black Friday looms on the horizon. Why go out, struggling in the bad traffic, worse weather and rude people? Instead, stay home in your favorite chair and do your shopping in the comfort of your own home! While you're there, don't forget that books make great gifts!
Our authors today not only have a wonderful anthology to share, but each of them has other work just waiting for you. Kick back, have a listen, and get your shopping done early – buy books!
First up is the lady behind the anthology, Katherine Tomlinson. A familiar voice here on What's Write for Me, she's not only the driving force behind this collection, but many others as well. She's also the author of Picnic by the Lake of Time, Love Note, and Suicide Blonde. Welcome back to the show, Katherine!
We're also happy to have former guest, Robin Claire Barnes back on the show. Also known as RC Barnes, she has published a variety of short stories. She has written several novels, among them Riverdogs, Pretty Little Gun from the Tattoo Teller Series, and her newest novel, Ink for the Beloved. Welcome back, Robin!
Barbra Campbell is so busy with home, children, pets, working on her PhD, playing the cello, and helping her husband,I'm shocked she has time to write! We're happy she has time in her busy schedule to spend some of it with us. She is the author of several hot and fast contemporary romance/ erotic books, among them Dangerous Curves Ahead, Hot Enough and Thankfully Yours. Welcome, Barbra!
And finally, we're joined by a second new voice, Nicole Morgan, another author of hot, sexy romance. Nicole has written under the pen names of Taylor Brooks and Nicki Day, and is the founder of Romance Collections. She is the author of The Soldier of Fortune Series, The Sweet Awakenings Series and Incessant Passions Series, among many more. Welcome, Nicole!
This show is now called Books and Entertainment Tales from the Pages or BE Tales from the Pages. The reason why we had to change our netweork name will be discussed on this show with several hosts from the network including Dellani Oakes, Karen Vaughan, Christina Giguere, Marta Moran Bishop and Barbara M. Hodges. Also on the show and originally scheduled before the whole name change is Jean Moore, author of the award winning Tilda's Promise. Jean will be talking about her book how she came to write it as well as sharing her own writing process. As usual, listeners are welcome to call in with questions for the authors. Our hosts are all authors and they will be discussing their books as well. You won't want to miss this show to know why some of your favorite shows suddenly have a new name. The hosts will be sharing some of their own experiences while hosting. If you have been a listener of this show in the past you know anything and everything can happen. Tune in to hear this most unusual show.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. My November guests are Tracy Richardson and Michael Witzgall.
Tracy Richardson started writing when her kids began reading and she rediscovered all the books she’d loved as a child. She found herself developing stories of her own so she began writing novels for children and young adults.She lives in Indianapolis in an eclectic part of town called Broad Ripple. Lots of shops and restaurants, coffee shops and a few bars. Tracy likes traveling, gardening, reading YA novels, knitting, sewing, felting – anything to do with fiber arts – rummaging through junk shops, cooking, spending time outdoors and dancing.
The son of a career military officer, Mike Witzgall spent 12 years on active duty as a non-commissioned and commissioned officer. While in the military, Mike served in the US Marine Corps’ elite Force Reconnaissance teams and then later as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Infantry and Military Police Corps. In 1988, after numerous deployments around the world, Mike left the military as a Captain and joined the Dallas Police Department. Mike served as a patrolman in south Dallas and as a member of a Tactical team (SWAT). Mike’s career with Dallas ended after a severe line of duty injury forced him into early retirement.
Currently, Mike is co-owner of Charlie-Mike Enterprises, Inc. Charlie-Mike Enterprises, Inc. specializes in teaching SWAT courses. Since its inception in 1998, Charlie-Mike Enterprises, Inc. has taught over 5000 officers from as many as 500 different law enforcement agencies. Mike loves a good mystery and Sentinel’s Choice is his first novel. He lives with his wife and an assortment of large dogs just south of Dallas, Texas.
I hope you stop in and listen as I learn more about Tracy and Mike.
Award-Winning Author Amanda M. Thrasher was born in England, moved to Texas and resides there still. She's the author of children's books including picture books, middle-grade chapter books, and young adult pieces. She also wrote a graphic novel for the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, Driving on the Right Side of the Road program (DRSR), titled What If . . . A Story of Shattered Lives, which was adapted into a reader's theater.
Amanda is a speaker, conducts workshops, writes a blog, and contributes to an online magazine. She's an International Readers' Favorite Book award winner for YA and social issues, a multiple Gold Recipient of The Mom's Choice Awards® for YA and general fiction, and early reader chapter books. She also won a New Apple Literary Award for YA and general fiction, and an NTBF award for YA and general fiction.
As Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, she assists other authors with their work and shares her writing process and publishing experience with them. Amanda has just completed a novel, CAPTAIN FIN, which is based on a screenplay by director and producer Kevin James O'Neill.
Born and raised on a farm in Northwestern Illinois, Jannifer Powelson's interest in writing, conservation, and the natural world was sparked at an early age. Books in the Nature Station Mystery Series encompass her passions of writing, photography, nature, and reading mysteries.
Powelson is also the author of four books in the Rachel Raccoon and Sammy Skunk series.
Powelson works as a conservationist and resides in northwestern Illinois with her husband and two daughters. She serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Progressive Rising Phoenix Press. Ms. Powelson is currently working on the sixth book in the Nature Station Mystery Series.
Halloween is over, Thanksgiving looms on the horizon, and after that, the madness of Black Friday! Make your shopping easier, buy books! My guests today have great ones to choose from. All three are new to the show, so I know we're going to have a great time!
First up, alphabetically speaking, is Charles B. Carson. He lives with his wife, Pat, in the small farm community of White Mills, KY. He is a member of The Bards Writing Group and has a BS from Urbana University. Besides writing he enjoys woodworking, gardening, painting, and photography, and a musician. He is the author of a children's book Inn's Side.
Second is Karen Lynn, a native New Yorker, she has always loved writing poetry and short stories with intense characters struggling to find love and survive in a troubled world. After years of working in the legal field, Karen moved with her son to Oregon. Inspired by the rain and Portland's creative culture, Karen has been able to follow her dream of writing novels. Hearts in torment is her debut series in this dark romantic suspense series of the same name. She is the author of Turn to Dust, Sea of Smoke, War of Hearts.
Lisa Colodny's non fiction publishing history includes approximately 34 publications in the health and science industry and 5 book contributions, also medical. Fiction publishing history includes a short story publication, My Name is Edith for the Broward College newspaper and an X-files story, H2O, that appeared in a magazine entitled to the Fullest X tent in 1997. She is the author of novels Journeys, Wavering Moon, Crossroads and more.
On Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 4pm Eastern time host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes three outstanding writers to Red River Radio Tales from the Pages. The first is Heather Haven, multi award winning author who has written: The Alvarez Family Mysteries, The Persephone Cole Vintage Mysteries and Murder Under the Big Top. She is here to share her latest book: The Christmas Trifle, which is a Snowlake Romantic Suspense novel. Heather and I met nine years ago at a function with our mutual publisher at the time, MuseItUp Publishing. My next guest is Kay Kendall, also an award winning author. Kay was supposed to be here for an earlier show but she couldn't make it. So happy to have her here today. She has written two historical mysteries: Desolation Row and Rainy Day Women in the Austin Star series. Her latest book is After You've Gone, which starts out with the song lyrics of "After You've Gone". And because he also had to reschedule I am delighted to welcome Scott Thomas Outlar, who is a multi published poet. He has published many books including: Songs of A Dissident, Chaos Songs, Happy Hour Hallelujah, Poison in Paradise, Abstract Visions of Light. He also has a new book called Of Sand and Sugar. In addition his poetry is published in many international magazines and journals.
This should be a great show. As always you are welcome to ask questions of our guests. If you miss it live it will be in the archives. Just click on the link.
I love the fall! We don't get a very long one here in Florida, but I enjoy it while it's here. To help us all look forward to it, I've got 3 terrific authors here to chat.
Darrell Bartell is a U.S. Army veteran with an MA in Theater from Texas Women’s University and MA in English with a minor in Communications from Southern New Hampshire University. He is currently an instructor at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. Darrell is the author of Barry and the Vampire in the Rosedale Encounter and Ten-Five: You're Going Home, Marine!
Jeanne Felfe has had more than 30 award winning short stories, essays, and poems published in a variety of anthologies – including the Heart of a Child Anthology and Frightful Tales for All Hallows Eve. She serves as President on the board of her writer's guild, Saturday Writers. She is also the author of Bridge to Us: A Love Lost and Found novel.
Lindsay Downs is another Texan, who loves to write. Lindsay's favorites are regency and murder mysteries. Since 2012 he's lived in central Texas and is a member of Romance Writers of America. Lindsay is the author of The Duke's Bride, Love at First Sight and the Guilty Countess, to name only a few.
Chatting with Sharon Bailey about her book given up and her journey to find her birth family
Skyler Rankin loves all things creepy and enjoys writing fantasies, thrillers and paranormal romance novels for young adult readers. Skyler Rankin has had a secret lover since her teenage years that stalks her wherever she goes. Writing. It started out innocently enough with writing a few little romance stories for herself and her friends. Before long, it was haunting her dreams and occupying her thoughts all throughout her career as an educator. After many years as a school psychologist and writing non-fiction, she has turned her attention to the fiction stories that first enticed her into the world of writing. Skyler says she was 'born to be a writer,' which she describes as more of neurosis than a career. I love giving people mental vacations to escape their everyday realities and help them dive into a good read.
Viral Dawn: A Dystopian, Zombie Apocalypse Thriller - What if your world collapsed in seconds, thrusting you into an apocalyptic nightmare where your every move might be your last? An explosion at the army depot unleashes a deadly genetically-engineered virus that turns people into flesh-eating zombies.
AJ Carter began his voice acting career mid-high school. We did a faux radio project in which I had to recite a speech by FDR. Afterward, people started commenting how much I aced it and I had a “Face for radio.” It was uphill from there. My fascination with doing voices started at a young age. I would sit in front of the tv for hours and just copy the voices I heard, mostly on Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, days of our lives, it was a mixed bag. I grew up in a house full of athletes and sports stars. I was the odd man out because I wanted to do nothing but do impressions and write. I’m the actor amongst the athletes.
RPM is a new graphic novel inspired by mediums such as Firefly, Farscape and came out of his love of dark matter and sci-fi.
Happy Halloween. There's a nip of chill in the air. A great time to curl up with a good book. My two guests for October, Mara Purl and Lisa Regan have a few that will fit the bill.
Lisa Regan is the USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Detective Josie Quinn series as well as several other crime fiction titles. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, International Thriller Writers, and Mystery Writers of America. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, daughter, and Boston Terrier named Mr. Phillip.
Mara Purl is the best-selling author of Milford-Haven Novels & Stories, which have won more than 30 book awards. As an actress, Mara’s regular role on the TV soap opera Days Of Our Lives opened the door for her to create her own soap. Mara was awarded the 2003 Peak Award for performing her one-woman play (co-written with Sydney Swire) Mary Shelley – In Her Own Words. She has co-starred in six productions of Sea Marks by Gardner McKay, and stars as Julia in Becoming Julia Morgan. Having been part of the all-star cast of Milford-Haven USA, she is now a noted audio book performer. Mara is a frequent speaker at writing and author conferences, works privately as an authoring coach, and serves on the boards and advisory boards of several professional organizations.
Come on by and join me as I learn more about these intriguing women.
It's finally fall, though you can't tell here in Florida. Temperatures are still in the upper 80's and it's rained for a week. However, to cheer us up, I've invited 3 fantastic guests in for a visit.
First up is returning guest, Paul Nosach, the author of Broken Trust, Brutal Hearts, Colours of Valhalla, Dead and Bound – and many more. Welcome back, Paul!
Next, is a new voice on Dellani's Tea Time. I've had the honor of working with her for a couple years now, helping her promote her amazing books. Carolyn Bowen is the author of The Long Road Home, Cross-Ties, Primed for Revenge and Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success. Welcome, Carolyn!
Last, but not least, is another new voice. Susan Lynn Solomon is the author of Dead Again, The Magic of Murder, Bella Vita, Abigail's Window, among many more. Welcome, Susan!
Be sure to tune in and listen live as we chat with these three amazing authors!
Welcome to October! The leaves are turning pretty colours, there's a nip in the air and we are ready for all things spooky! Today I talk to author Viv Drewa, author of The midnight Owl, The angler and the owl & The owl of the Sipan Lord--you see a theme here? Viv comes to the table today to talk about her latest project The Christmas owl which will be released in a collection of stories for the holiday season from Lavish Publishing! Settle in with a hot beverage be it pumpkin spiced or not and have a listen!!!!
Viv is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan her passion has always been writing.
She was awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as ""From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and recently had it published again on Amazon.com
Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints."
She has started Owl and cat Book Promotions to help her fellow authors by providing affordable services.
On Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 4pm EDT Host Barbara Ehrentreu of Red River Radio Tales from the Pages welcomes author Rosemary Poole-Carter and Scott Thomas Outlar to the show. Ms. Poole's new novel, Only Charlotte, captures the flavor and tensions of the ante-bellum period in New Orleans. Her other novels are also based in the south during this time period. Also on the show is the multi-published and talented poet, Scott Thomas Outlar. He will be talking about his new book and also he will be reading some of the poems from the book. In addition there may be a surprise guest, Amy Leigh McCorkle, whose feature narrative film, Letters to Daniel, is set to preview very soon. Amy also has a TV series that will be going into production soon. There are sure to be some surprises since that seems to be the norm for the show lately. Hope all of you can join us either live or on the archives after the show is over. Please put your questions or comments in the comment section of the show page.
This week we welcome two authors of historical fiction. I didn't plan it that way, it's a happy accident, which will totally rock!
Uvi Poznansky is a USA TODAY bestselling, award-winning author, poet and artist. "I paint with my pen," she says, "and write with my paintbrush." Her romantic suspense box set, Love Under Fire, made the USA TODAY bestselling list, as did her medical thriller box set, Do No Harm; and her romance box set, A Touch of Passion, was the 2016 WINNER of The Romance Reviews Readers' Choice Awards.
She worked first as an architect, and later as a software engineer, software team leader, software manager and a software consultant (with an emphasis on user interface for medical instruments devices.) All the while, she wrote and painted constantly, and exhibited in Israel and California. In addition, she taught art appreciation classes. Her versatile body of work includes bronze and ceramic sculptures, oil and watercolor paintings, charcoal, pen and pencil drawings, and mixed media.
Mark Richard Beaulieu is an expert on the 12th-century life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. He is an accomplished author, collected painter, award-winning photographer, and innovative software technologist. He trained as a studio artist and holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of California at Davis, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Trinity University in San Antonio. The Eleanor Code is his six-book historical fiction series on the life of Eleanor of Aquitaine. She was the Queen of France, Queen of England, a leader in the disastrous Second Crusade, and inventor of the courts of love. Her progeny occupied every throne of Europe, making her grandmother of Europe. Mark publishes ‘The Legacy’ this year, completing the series. Author of The Eleanor Code Series about Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Chasing Entertainment will cover all forms of entertainment. Marta will chat with those who create that which entertains us. Over the coming years, she will talk with both those who work behind the scenes and in front of the camera or microphone.
Thrown into the world of publishing ten years ago, she found that trying to promote her work was the hardest part of being an author. Since then, she's branched out, lost her inhibitions and faced the publishing world head-on. Not only does she work with Owl & cat Promotions, but she also has two Blog Talk Radio shows each month, where she chats with other authors.
Dellani has said she has enough books to keep her readers busy for the next 10 years. In fact, it's probably more. With 120 finished novels, (14 of which are published) she also has 62 more currently being worked on – which she finishes first will depend entirely upon what characters yell the loudest.
Dellani is a former AP English teacher, photo-journalist.
Karen started her literary journey in 2005 when she was home on sick leave and was tired of staring at the four walls or twiddling her thumbs. An idea for what would become DEAD ON ARRIVAL popped into her head and the feisty 30 something character Laura wouldn't leave her alone til her story was written. Laura took a break from pestering the poor author, so she could write a free-standing novel DEAD COMIC STANDING. Soon Laura was on the campaign to get Karen back to what would become the Laura and Gerry series. It now has 7 books, the latest being DEAD TO WRITES. While not w writing her fingers to the bone she hosts WRITERS ROUND TABLE the second Tuesday of each month. She is also a partner with Viv Drewa in OWL & CAT PROMOTIONS, promoting independent authors. Karen is a standup comedian who does her routine for local talent nights and loves reading, crafts, and drawing.
It's September and kids are back to schoo! Today I have the pleasure of welcoming back fellow author and good friend Marta Moran Bishop to the show. Marta is been pretty busy in the literary world and wants to talk about her new projects.
Marta Moran Bishop is the product of three generations of women writers. Their legacy to her was an inquisitive mind and a joy of writing and reading. She reads to children and adults alike taking her books from children's classes to senior centers.
Her first book, Wee Three: A Mothers Love In Verse, a children's poetry book, illustrated by Hazel Mitchell, was a collaborative effort and a labor of love. She took the short, sweet verses her grandmother wrote in the nineteen thirty's for her children and expanded those and added additional verses of her own.
Ms. Bishop, is a prolific and versatile writer, she currently has two children's poetry books, Dinky: The Nurse Mare's Foal, which is based on the true story of her rescue foal and written from his point of view and is enjoyed by both children and adults alike.
Her novel The Between Times, tells the story of a bleak world, where society consists of the poor and the rich and the poor live in squalor, with only a prophecy for hope of a better future. It has a touch of paranormal in its pages.
She has written three adult poetry books and a variety of fantasy and paranormal stories. A few of them are stories that her mother wrote over forty years ago and she finished while others are new and vibrant stories.
She states "I learned that one needed to have a plot and conversation to move the story forward from a particularly bad play I wrote at the age of six. It was the worst play ever written or performed. It was so awful my mother stopped the production after about three minutes."
We're so pleased to welcome back Margaret Skea, an author of fascinating, historical fiction. Growing up in Ulster during the height of the “Troubles”, it was inevitable that she write stories about living within conflict and the problems and pressures that diverse loyalties place on families, on relationships, and on personal integrity. Her books include Katharina – Fortitude, Katharina – Deliverance, and Turn of the Tide. We're delighted to have you join us today!
We're also happy to have a favorite friend visiting us today. Karen Vaughan is the author of lighthearted, thrilling mysteries set in her native Canada. She is also a member of the Red River Radio hosts, and a promotion expert with Owl and cat Promotion services for authors. Her books include Holmes in America, Dead to Writes and Over Her Dead Body. Welcome back, Karen!
On Thursday, August 22, 2019 Red River Radio Tales from the Pages presents Dennis B. Klein who is the Director of the Jewish Studies Program, Director of the Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genetic Studies Program -- there are only three in the country -- and Professor of History at Kean University in Union, N.J. Mr. Klein and I met in a very unusual way and I look forward to speaking with him on the show. He is the author of Survivor Transitional Narratives of Nazi-Era Destruction: The Second Liberation and the author and editor of these books:Jewish Origins of the Psychoanalytic Movement ,Hidden History of the Kovno Ghetto, The Genocidal Mind , Societies Emerging from Conflict: The Aftermath of Atrocity. He is also the author of:Memory, Narrative, and Forgiveness and Jean Améry and the Philosophy of Torture . In addition he is the founding director of the Anti-Defamation League's Braun Center for Holocaust Studies and the founding editor of Dimensions:A Journal of Holocaust Studies. He received the Fulbright-Hays Fellowship and many other awards.
As you can see this will be a very unusual show and one I think will shed some light on events that are happening today. You won't want to miss this so listen on the archives if you can't catch it live. As always your questions are welcomed. The call in number is on the show page.
My guests for August are Richard Spitzer and Mara Purl.
Richard Spitzer has over 45 years' experience in communications and behavioral research and was Executive VP of one of the world's largest marketing research firms. After retirement Rich pursued his interest in macro-trends, but also discovered the law of attraction, manifestation and metaphysics concepts. Rich applied his research expertise to find practical, modern methods to both the macro and the personal - how to successfully manifest thoughts and ideas to achieve our personal goals, and engage in progressive actions to remedy the convergence of global trends that can have irreversible consequences.
Mara Purl is the best-selling author of Milford-Haven Novels & Stories, which have won more than 30 book awards.
As an actress, Mara’s regular role on the TV soap opera Days Of Our Lives opened the door for her to create her own soap. Mara was awarded the 2003 Peak Award for performing her one-woman play (co-written with Sydney Swire) Mary Shelley – In Her Own Words. She has co-starred in six production of Sea Marks by Gardner McKay, and stars as Julia in Becoming Julia Morgan. Having been part of the all-star cast of Milford-Haven USA, she is now a noted audio book performer.
Mara is a frequent speaker at writing and author conferences, works privately as an authoring coach, and serves on the boards and advisory boards of several professional organizations.
Please drop by and join us.
Summer is winding down. Kids are heading back to school, and parents are getting back into the school day routine. What better way to unwind after a long day, than to sit down with a good book? Two are familiar voices on Red River Radio, and two are entirely new. Join us as we get to know them better!
Ken Farmer didn’t write his first full novel until he was sixty-nine years of age. He often wonders what the hell took him so long. At age seventy-seven…he’s currently working on book number twenty-five. He has won several national awards for his novels. He is the author of the Nations Series, Bone and Lorraine Series, The Black Eagle Force Series and many more.
Mari Collier was born on a farm in Iowa. Since then she's lived in Arizona, Northwest Washington, and moved to Southern California after retiring from Nintendo of America. She is the curator for the Accessions Committee at the local Historical Society and volunteers as a docent at the Old Schoolhouse Museum. Mari is the author of Chronicles of the Maca Series, Star Lady Tales Series, and The Chronicles of Tonath Series.
Philip Rivera recently arrived on the self-publishing scene wearing cargo shorts, a polo shirt, deck shoes and with his youngest child strapped to his body. As an author, he proves that minivans, child-rearing, husbandly duties and teaching high school are all lethal weapons when placed in his whimsical mind. His first book, Suburban Luchador: Memoirs From Suburbia, was written entirely on a riding lawnmower.
On Thursday, July 25, 2019, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes renowned and esteemed poet and politician, Demetrios Trifiatis, to Red River Radio Tales from the Pages. Mr. Trifiatis has written several books of poetry and has lived and worked in several countries. His accomplisments are too numerous to list here, but he is the author of three books of poetry, he has taught in many countries, he has a graduate degree in Philosophy and he has participated in many humanitarian events. Recently, he was a candidate for office for the European Parliament. His beautiful photos of flowers and other parts of nature grace the private messages of many on Facebook who have him as a friend. Recently, he has started to add poetry to these photos and it enhances them so much more.
This is a show you will not want to miss. Mr. Trifiatis will be my only guest, and I am looking forward to speaking with him.
On Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 4pm EDT host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Tracy Richardson to Red River Radio Tales from the Pages. I first heard of Tracy through her publicist, Pj Nunn, who has become a friend of the show and has been introducing me to authors for years. Tracy writes young adult fiction, which is a favorite to read. Her latest book is called, The Field which is about a boy who sees fire and then learns he is part of two very strong energy fields that are affecting his life. it is rated paranormal but it is not your usual paranormal story. I started reading it and was fascinated by the idea. Tracy is also the author of another book, Indian Summer, whcih will be coming out in 2020.
Also scheduled to be on the show is Geoffrey D. Calhoun, who is a screenwriter and the author of The Guide for Every Screenwriter.He is the founder of wefixyourscript.com.
This is the 100th show for Red River Radio Tales from the Pages. The show has been on the air for nine years and I am celebrating by inviting everyone to listen to the shows on the archive starting in 2010. Just go to Red River Radio to find all the shows. They are not in order so pick and choose. I think each one is unique and special. Thank you to April Robins, who began this network and to Dellani Oakes, who continues to run this group with humor and ability.
As I have mentioned many times, you never know what will happen on this show. Hoping to have many of you listen in on this very momentous occasion!!!
We've got a great show planned for today. Joining us today are two familiar folks, and one new one.
First up is a fellow Tirgearr Author, Maya Tyler is a multi-published author of paranormal romance novels and blogger at Maya’s Musings. An avid reader, Maya writes the books she loves to read—romances! She still believes that “True Love's Kiss” is the most powerful thing in the world. Her paranormal romances come with complex plot twists and happily-ever-afters. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, listening to music (alternative rock, especially from the 1990s), practicing yoga, and watching movies and TV.
Second is the happiest horror author I know. Rami Ungar knew he wanted to be a writer from the age of five, when he first became exposed to the world of Harry Potter and wanted to create imaginative worlds like Harry’s. As a tween, he fell in love with the works of Anne Rice and Stephen King and, as he was getting too old to sneak up on people and shout “Boo!’ (not that that ever stopped him), he decided to merge his two loves and become a horror writer. Today, Rami lives and writes in Columbus, Ohio. Rose, his first novel with Castrum Press, will be released June 21st, 2019. When he’s not writing your nightmares or coming up with those, he’s enjoying anything from the latest horror novel or movie to anime and manga to ballet, collecting anything that catches his fancy, and giving you the impression he may not be entirely human.
Third, and new to the show, is another Tirgearr Author. Julia Byrd lives and writes in Chicago with her handsome dog and scruffy husband. She tells people she enjoys books, wine, baking, and architecture as plausible cover for her secret double life. Her second Gothic romance, Soil and Ceremony, was published by Tirgearr Publishing in June 2019.
For June it's all about the ladies. Rosemary Poole-Carter and Dania Voss both write about women in all of their glory. That's where the similarities end. In Dania Voss's, Hannah's Bliss, we meet a young contemporary woman who is trying to get out from beneath her mother's thumb. In Everything Charlotte, by Rosemary Poole-Carter, we are transported to early New Orleans, and a hot bed of mystery, murder and dark secrets.
Born in Rome, Italy and settled in the Chicagoland area, Dania Voss became a romance junkie in her teens. After decades of voracious reading, she published her first romance novel On the Ropes, the prequel in her Windy City Nights series in March 2018. It was nominated as best Contemporary Romance in the 2018 Evernight Publishing Reader's Choice Awards
Rosemary Poole-Carter is a novelist and playwright whose work focuses on the history, mystery and eccentricity of the American South. Her plays have been produced in the United States and Europe. Rosemary is a member of the Historical Novel Society and Mystery Writers of America.
Both authors were new to me and I look forward to learning more about them. Join me. I think you will enjoy meeting them also.
It's spring and today we are welcoming someone new to the table. Please give a warm welcome to author Skyler Rankin!!! Skyler is the author of VIRAL DAWN a YA NOVEL. Skyler is also the owner of Woodland Media and does voice acting for ACX and is the voice of Laura and the gang in the audio version of DEAD ON ARRIVAL!!!!
Sit back and have a listen because we are going to have fun!!!!!
ABOUT SKYLER RANKIN
Skyler Rankin loves all things creepy and enjoys writing fantasies, thrillers and paranormal romance novels for young adult readers. Skyler Rankin has had a secret lover since her teenage years that stalks her wherever she goes. Writing. It started out innocently enough with writing a few little romance stories for herself and her friends. Before long, it was haunting her dreams and occupying her thoughts all throughout her career as an educator. After many years as a school psychologist and writing non-fiction, she has turned her attention to the fiction stories that first enticed her into the world of writing. Currently, she lives in Kentucky with her family and her furbabies, two cats, and a dog in her woodland cabin where she gardens, does crafts, and of course, writes
We don't like to do it, but we do anyway—Authors, promoting themselves. Whether you work strictly for yourself, or promote others, it's a pain with very little gain. Many of us don't have a lot of money to spend on ads and promotional services. Social Media constantly changes the rules. What to do? My guests this month will share some tips and ideas for promoting yourself (and others).
Though she's usually the strong, silent type, my able bodied assistant, Christina Giguere, is going to talk about her new book on Social Media! Welcome, Christina!
Joining us is Red River Radio host and author Karen Vaughan. She owns and operates an author promotions company, Owl and cat. Welcome, Karen!
We'd love for authors to join us in the chat room and ask questions, or share your tips with us!
On Thursday, May 23, 2019, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes two excellent writers of both fiction, non-fiction and poetry to Red River Radio Tales from the Pages. Shiju H. Pallithazheth is the writer of Katashi Tales, a delightful book of stories that is enchanting the world and Brenda Mohammed is the editor of this book and an author of 21 books including How To Write for Success and the anthology A Spark of Hope. Mr. Pallithazheth is the founder and chief administrator of Motivational Strips a poetry group which has risen in population to almost 9,000 members and has millions of views each week. This should be a great show and all of the members of Motivational Strips will want to tune into it to hear our leader and the amazing Brenda Mohammed talk about their work. As always there might be a few surprises and anyone is welcome to come and use the chat room if you are a member of Blog Talk Radio. Just click on the link and it will be on the showpage. If you can't hear this at the broadcast time you can check it out in the archives.
My guest for May are Paul D. Marks and Tally Adams. Two authors whose works are as different as night and day. Yet both show a remarkable flare for entertaining.
Paul D. Marks is the author of award-winning Mystery-Thrillers about imperfect or flawed people trying to do the right thing in a corrupt and unjust world.
He is the author of the Shamus Award-Winning mystery-thriller White Heat. Publishers Weekly calls White Heat a "taut crime yarn."
Tally Adams lives in Texas with her husband and four children (and one big, fat English bulldog). She's been writing all her life, realizing at a young age the characters just swirl around maddeningly in her head if she doesn't put them on paper.
I am looking forward to getting to know both of them better. Hope you can stop by and join me.
Hey it's finally spring like!!!! Tune in for Writers Round Table at 4 pm est May 14!!!!!! I am welcoming back Mark David Gerson to the show. Mark David has a new book THE WAY OF THE IMPERFECT FOOL! i am really looking forward to talking about the book and his philosphy on writing in general. grab the beverage of your choice, a snack and settle in for a fun and informative podcast!!!
Award-winning author of more than a dozen books whose readers span the globe, Mark David Gerson electrifies groups and individuals around the world with his inspiring stories and motivational talks, seminars, workshops and retreats.
Mark David's books include critically acclaimed personal development and self-help titles, compelling memoirs and spellbinding fiction – all grounded in the same empowering principles and common sense philosophy that underlie his latest bestseller, The Way of the Fool: How to Stop Worrying About Life and Start Living It...in 12½ Super-Simple Steps!, and the upcoming The Way of the Imperfect Fool: How to Bust the Addiction to Perfection That's Stifling Your Success...in 12½ Super-Simple Steps!
Is it really May already? Wow! Here in Florida, it's already getting hot – such fun! (Not really) As folks flock to the beach, or start planning their vacations in the great outdoors, the most important decisions need to be made: What sunscreen to buy, which bikini to wear, and what book to read while you sizzle in the sun. With us here today, are two wonderful authors with great books to share.
First, alphabetically speaking, is Gerald L. Guy author of the Wolf Pack Trilogy – Chasing the Past, Dream Catchers and Act of Kindness. Welcome to the show, Gerald!
Second is Michael Mastrella author of Children of the Light. Welcome to the show, Michael!
On Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 4pm EDT host Barbara Ehrentreu is pleased to welcome a very special guest, Anabelle Munro to Red River Radio Tales from the Pages. Anabelle is an award winning actress, writer, director, singer, producer as well as the CEO of the film companies Blue Boots Entertainment and HAT productions that she operates together with her husband Huntly Munro in Los Angeles. In 2018 her film "Bullies", written and directed by award winning filmmaker and virtual reality artist, Daniel Bydlowski won at Comic Con for Best Fantasy and Best Film. "Gaijin: Fish Out of Water" written and directed by Anabelle and her husband Huntly Munro won several awards including Best Actress at Action on Film Fest in 2016 amd the Louis Buñuel Award for best artistic production at the Port Hueneme Film Festival 2017, to name just a few.
Anabelle will be talking about her new film " The Weight of Perfection" which is about a gymnast who comes to terms with her feelings about her body and brings up the idea of eating disorders and bullying. She will be with several of the cast and crew of this production including the director. So you will want to tune in to hear this discussion and learn more about this upcoming film that is now gathering funds for production.
Anabelle is no ordinary person and not a usual guest. It is hoped her books that are now unpublished will find a home somewhere soon. As always anything can happen on this show and just might. You won't want to miss this one.
Dragons, and Dryads and Elves – oh my!
We're taking a step in a slightly different direction. Anyone who plays video games knows that there is an incredible story behind each one. Even if the history isn't active in the game, it's there. World building for a fantasy game can be especially challenging.
This week, we will chat with Rick Simmons, programmer and trouble shooter for Istaria: Chronicles of the Gifted. He is joined by Kelsie Belanger, an artist and animator for the game.
I'm looking forward to getting to know these two talented people a lot better. I know we're going to have a great time, regardless of where the conversation takes us.
My guests for April are Joseph Badal and M.J. Markovski.
Joseph Badal grew up in a family where story-telling had been passed down from generation to generation.
His books have received two Tony Hillerman Awards for Best Fiction Book of the Year, been top prize winners on multiple occasions in the Mystery/Thriller category in the New Mexico/Arizona Book Awards competition, received medals from the Military Writers Society of America, and Finalist honors in the International Book Awards.
Joe has written short stories which were published in the "Uncommon Assassins," "Someone Wicked," and "Insidious Assassins" anthologies. To learn more, visit his website at www.JosephBadalBooks.com.
M. J. Markovski was born in Detroit, Michigan to Macedonian immigrant parents. She grew up very sheltered, then moved to Arizona for college. She fell in love with the sun and ended up staying in Tucson. The novel, Whatever It Takes, came to her not only from a dream, but also when her husband at the time not only left her, but her family also. Her journey to writing seriously began 2009/2010 when she became disabled from a major attack from multiple sclerosis. M.J. views it as God's way for her to have more time for writing.
I hope you can drop by and and say, "Hi."
It's spring! What better time to welcome Sharon Ledwith to our show for the first time. Sharon is the author of THE LAST TIMEKEEPERS SERIES and MYSTERIOUS TALES FROM FAIRY FALLS.: LOST & FOUND. All Sharons books are aimed at middle school readers but can be enjoyed by everyone who loves fantasy and mystery.
Sit back and enjoy our chat as Sharon talks about her books and her up and coming BLUEBERRIES AND BLACK FLIES in the mystery series!
Sharon Ledwith is the author of the middle-grade/young adult time travel adventure series, THE LAST TIMEKEEPERS, and the teen psychic mystery series, MYSTERIOUS TALES FROM FAIRY FALLS. When not writing, researching, or revising, she enjoys reading, exercising, anything arcane, and an occasional dram of scotch. Sharon lives a serene, yet busy life in a southern tourist region of Ontario, Canada, with her hubby, one spoiled yellow Labrador and a moody calico cat.
Learn more about Sharon Ledwith on her WEBSITE and BLOG. Look up her AMAZON AUTHOR page for a list of current books. Stay connected on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, GOOGLE+, and GOODREADS. Check out THE LAST TIMEKEEPERS TIME TRAVEL SERIES Facebook page.
Marta Moran Bishop is the product of three generations of women writers. Their legacy to her was an inquisitive mind and a joy of writing and reading. She reads to children and adults alike taking her books from children's classes to senior centers. Her first book, Wee Three: A Mothers Love In Verse, a children's poetry book, illustrated by Hazel Mitchell, was a collaborative effort and a labor of love. She took the short, sweet verses her grandmother wrote in the nineteen thirty's for her children and expanded those and added additional verses of her own.
Paul Beckman’s published books are: Kiss Kiss, Peek, Come! Meet My Family and Other Stories Chapbooks: Maybe I Ought to Sit in a Dark Room for a While, 21 Stories, and a novella, Lovers and Other Mean People. Paul has over 400 stories published in print, online, and via audio in the following magazines among others: Pank, Necessary Fiction, Playboy, New Flash Fiction Review, Pure Slush, Brilliant Flash Fiction, Thrice Fiction, Fictive Dream, Connecticut Review. Literary Orphans, 100 Word Story, Spelk Fiction, Molotov Cocktail, Jellyfish Review, Digging Through the Fat, Litro, and Red Fez.
Shirley Drew is a Professor of Communication at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. She has been teaching and living in the Sunflower State since 1989. She completed her Ph.D. at Bowling Green State University in 1985 in Interpersonal and Public Communication. Before moving to Kansas, she worked for three years as an internal management trainer and consultant for a 650-bed hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Her teaching areas include interpersonal, group, organizational communication, and qualitative research methods. Her research is primarily qualitative (ethnographic) and includes ritual, group culture, and occupational culture. Her book entitled Dirty Work: The Social Construction of Taint was published in August of 2007.
Today, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 4pm EDT please tune in to Red River Radio Tales from the Pages to hear Amy Leigh McCorkle, long time friend of the show. She is the writer and director of the upcoming film "Letters to Daniel" which is the story of her struggle with bipolar disease from diagnosis to learning to deal with it and finally becoming a best selling author and award winning filmmaker. Her story is both inspirational and dynamic and this script has won numerous awards for its excellent writing.
Along with Ms McCorkle there will be some members of her cast talking with us. Her cast members playing herself and her co-writer of the script and producer are: Megan Jones, playing Amy and Virginia Beld playing Missy. Missy Goodman has been Amy's friend and co-writer for years and she has taken on the role of her caretaker as well.
Amy will talk about the path she took to get her film produced. You won't want to miss this look into the ups and downs of the film industry. In addition, Amy will be talking about her numerous screenplays written both with and without Missy, her films and the film festival circuit she is planning to enter her film into once it is produced as well as all of the awards she has won for film in her career. In addition, Amy is also a TV host on G1NBC with her show: "Amy Unplugged" seen every Monday night at 9pm EDT and available for streaming afterward. In this show she interviews people who have gone through mental illness or who are caretakers of people with mental illness. Amy Lee McCorkle is an advocate for people with bipolar and depression as well as a good friend for many years.
Spring is springing (at least here in Florida) and what better way to celebrate than with two new authors on our show!
First up is Ingrid St. John, author of HaUNTED. Since her childhood, Ingrid has been in love with thriller, mysteries, and horror. She grew from reading Nancy Drew and Francine Pascal to reading Brandon Massey, Michael Romkey, and Tananarive Due. It was after watching A Nightmare on Elm Street that inspired her into writing her own stories. In addition to her love of writing, she is the founder of 1287 Pictures, a production company that will produce horror and thriller films. Ingrid currently resides in Northern California, and is looking forward to thrilling, and scaring you with more to come…
Second is Keelan LaForge, author of the His Mighty Hand Trilogy. Keelan LaForge is a writer from Northern Ireland. Her trilogy explores the truths of living with mental illness and domestic abuse. Keelan writes for Terror House Magazine and Café Lit. She also used to write for Vintage Life magazine. She is a drummer and loves anything vintage. She is a single mum of two and writes almost as often as she drinks coffee.
Welcome ladies! I know we're going to have a great time!
Happy St. Patrick's Day. I've recently discovered I was Irish. I'd always thought I was Swedish. I'll be paying closer attention to my holiday now.
My guests for March are Susan Tuttle and Elaine Orr.
Elaine L. Orr writes three mystery series. The Jolie Gentil cozy mystery series, set at the Jersey shore, has eleven books. The River's Edge series, set in rural Iowa, includes three books, and the Logland series (a police procedural with a cozy feel) has two with one the way. Two of her books have been finalists for the Chanticleer Mystery and Mayhem Awards. Elaine also writes plays and novellas. "Falling into Place" tells of a family's strength as a World War II veteran rises to the toughest occasion. Nonfiction includes "Writing When Time is Scarce." A member of Sisters in Crime, Elaine grew up in Maryland and moved to the Midwest in 1994.
Susan, a "slightly twisted" author, professional book editor, writing mentor and teacher, was born and raised in Buffalo, New York and began writing at the age of 10. In 2003 she picked up and drove across the country to California's Central Coast.
Susan now lives on California's Central Coast with her very whiney imaginary cat and her (mostly unfinished) handmade quilts and her (mostly finished) hand knitted scarves.
Both of these ladies write mystery, but in very different styles. Drop by and get to know them. I know I'm looking forward to my chat.
Spring is just around the corner and Daylight savings is upon us! Today my guest is Addison Brae, author of Becker Circle who will talk about that book and her upcoming sequel,
Addison Brae lives in Dallas, Texas on the edge of downtown. As a child, she was constantly in trouble for hiding under the bed to read when she was supposed to be napping. She has been writing since childhood starting with diaries, letters and short stories. She continues today with articles, video scripts and other content as an independent marketing consultant.
When she’s not writing, Addison spends her time traveling the world, collecting interesting cocktail recipes and hosting parties. She’s still addicted to reading and enjoys jogging in her neighborhood park, sipping red wine, binge-watching TV series, vintage clothing and hanging out with her artistic other half and their neurotic cat Lucy.
Tune in and enjoy the show
here's the trailer for Becker Circle
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwBVztVxbNVTRhhGgjvrFrwdwJG?projector=1
Anthologies – I love them! Interesting shorts by a variety of authors, something different on every page. Today, I've invited several authors from a fantastic new anthology to join me today. Welcome, Authors from Strangers in a Strange Land!
First, the driving force behind the anthology, Author Katherine Tomlinson. She is a screenwriter, novelist, short story writer (a Pushcart Prize nominee for "Water Sports"), and editor. Her short crime fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies. One of her memoir pieces appeared in the St. Martin's Press collection of "bad boyfriend stories," WHAT WAS I THINKING? Welcome back, Katherine!
Second, author and editor Chris Rhatigan joins us. He is the author of Race to the Bottom and had contributed to a variety of anthologies published by All Due Respect. Welcome, Chris!
Also joining us is author Mark Rogers, a writer and artist living in Baja California, Mexico. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Village Voice, and other publications. His award-winning travel journalism for USA Today and other media outlets has brought him to 56 countries. His crime novel Koreatown Blues was published by Brash Books; his novels Red Thread, Night Within Night,Sky Dog, and Plunge are available from Endeavour Media in the UK. Welcome, Mark!
Last, but by no means least, is author Robin Claire Barnes. Her writing debut was the 4th grade comedy "Clean up the House" for Worthington Hooker elementary school. The parents loved it. A jack-of-all-trades in the entertainment business, RC (also known as Robin Claire) has been an actress, screenwriter, movie executive, producer, foley artist, director, and in craft services. On a perfect day, she can be found curled up with a mystery, listening to the rain outside, nibbling chocolate, and sipping tea or wine (depending on the hour). Welcome, Robin!
Please join host Barbara Ehrentreu on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 4pm EST to welcome author, poet, spoken word artist and 4Real Entertainment host Rebecca Hollie Woods -- Murder She Wrote. She is the author of the book, Bipolar Love and she writes poetry that comes from the heart. On her program: The Hurt Locker she and her co-host Stanley Phillips explore various topics that involve pain and sorrow. She will talk about her own struggles and how she overcame them. We will be discussing many different topics and will be joined by Stanley Phillips. I think this is going to be a great show and you should hear some amazing poetry. As you know anything can happen on this show so please tune in if you have the time. If you can't listen live you can always listen to the archived show. There should be a chat room but if you can't get to it please comment on the show's page. Callers are welcomed if they have questions or wish to speak with the host or the guests. The call number is on the show's page.
Today, I decided to do another marketing show. I decided to bring in two of my favorite author/ promoters to join us.
Karen Vaughan is the author of comic mysteries, predominantly her lively Laura and Gerry books, as well as Holmes in America and Dead Comic Standing. She also helps promotes other authors, not only with her Writer's Roundtable show, but with Owl & cat Promotions.
Viv Drewa, author of Midnight Owl, the Owl and the Sipan Lord, The Angler and the Owl, among others. She and Karen work together with Owl and cat Promotions.
Happy Valentine's Day. I hope you made it a day to remember. My guests for February are Sue McGinty and Eleanor Kuhns.
With little more than a dream, a few story ideas and a cat who'd never ridden in a car before, Sue McGinty left behind the corporate world of McGraw-Hill in LA and escaped 200 miles north to the Central Coast hamlet of Los Osos.
Eleanor Kuhns is the 2011 winner of the Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel competition. She lives in New York, received her master’s in Library Science from Columbia University, and is currently the Assistant Director at the Goshen Public Library in Orange County, New York.
I hope you can drop by and listen as I discover more about these fascinating women.
Valentines day is soon upon us and what better time to talk about romance. Grab a glass of wine and some chocolate covered strawberries and settle in! I have the priviledge of chatting with romance author Marsha Casper Cook!!!! This is her first time in my hot seat so lets give her a warm welcome!!!!!
From romance and inspirational to adventure and fiction, Marsha has more than 20 years of experience in the writing industry. Overall, there are 12 books, five of which are children's and 11 feature-length screenplays published and written under her name. Several of her screenplays have been optioned by Production Companies.
She has a lot of fun with her writing and with her latest romantic comedy, It's Never Too Late
For Love, she has decided to use this book as the start for a new series featuring Gracie, as dog that is not only an angel, but she talks.
She is also the founder of Michigan Avenue Media and a partner of the World of Ink Network where she does her podcast, A Good Story Is A Good Story. Marsha is not only the host she currently produces all the Podcasts. Her shows are about writing and what's new in the entertainment field.
Jim Mosequera is the author of The Chandler Scott thrillers (2020, Rebellium, and Division) are so realistic, they will make you wonder if such outcomes are possible. In today’s socially divided world, they offer a chilling look at the future. It’s not a dystopian future, but it will be uncomfortable for many.
John Clark, author of Finding God, Depression Blues, 30-day Optimism Solution, and more. John is also a new guest. Along with writing books and different things, He also contributes feature stories in various publications from time to time.He also offers proofreading, editing and ghostwriting services for fellow writers.
Marta Moran Bishop has co-authored books with her mother and grandmother, such as Keeping the Upper Paw, and penned a variety of poetry books, children's books including Wee Three, and a series of dystopian novels, starting with The Between Times.
Please join host Barbara Ehrentreu for another unusual show on the 5th Thursday of the month for January on Thursday, January 31 at 4pm EST with her guest, the host of several Red River Radio shows, Dellani Oakes.Dellani Oakes is the author of 15 published books, including So Much It Hurts, The Ninja Tattoo, Undiscovered, Under the Western Sky and One Night in Daytona Beach. She is also a Blog Talk Radio host on the Red River Radio Network, and works with Owl & cat Promotions helping to promote other authors. In addition to her several other guests will be joining us including another Red River Radio host, Karen Vaughan. Karen is the author of many books including The Laura and Gerry mysteries. Other people will probably drop by. This looks to be a great show!!!
This month, I am so excited and can't wait for Wednesday's show! I have one of my past guests on, whom I haven't chatted with in far too long. I also have a new guest, and I'm delighted to get to know him too.
The coolest thing? They are both named Sheldon. I kid you not!
First up is returning guest, S. Evan Townsend. Often called called “America’s Unique Speculative Fiction Voice”. He currently has ten published fantasy and science fiction novels, including Hammer of Thor, Rock Killer and Treasure of the Black Hole. Welcome back, S. Evan Townsend! I'm so glad we've reconnected.
Second is Sheldon Friedman, the author of The Velvet Prison, The Satin Sash and The Silk Swan. But that's not all! He's also a playwright, whose play, The Long Goodbye was staged at Denver’s Crossroad’s Theatre in 2010. Not only that, he's a retired lawyer. Wow! Welcome to the show, Sheldon Friedman. I'm delighted you're here.
Tune in on Wednesday, January 23, for the first What's Write for Me of 2019. As always, anticipate fun, laughs and the occasional excerpt.
Whoa Baby! It's been 5 years already? Where did the time go? It was May of 2013 where one of my fave people Dellani Oakes announced on her show that "karen needs her own show!!!! After careful consideration I said what the hell and dove into the deep end! So as every year on my anniversary. I invite Dellani and our shared sidekick and go-to girl for keeping things ticking Christina Giguere on for a chat. So here we go again!!!!! Please join me in welcoming these two fabulous people to the hot seats! Dellani is a multi-genre author who will write anything that jumps into her head and battles grouchy characters on a regular basis. Christina Giguere is also a published writer under the name Rachel Ruben with a YA novel under her belt as well as Fedelta (published on her blog WRITING BY THE SEAT OF MY PANTS) Christina is very informative about issues surrounding publishing and marketing for indie authors. Get your fave beverage and sit back to enjoy!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WRITERS ROUND TABLE!!!!!
Happy New Year. We are starting out 2019 with two dynamite guest. John R Beyer and Kay Kendall.
John spent nearly ten years in law enforcement in Southern California as a street cop, a training officer and a member of the elite SWAT team. After leaving the force, he continued in public service entering the field of education. During his tenure, he served as classroom teacher, school administrator and district administrator. While in both worlds he earned a Doctorate in School Administration and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Through all those years, he never gave up his passion for writing - both fiction and nonfiction. He has been published in numerous magazines, newspapers and the like for decades on a variety of topics.
Kay is a reformed PR executive who has won international awards for her projects. She lives in Texas with her Canadian husband, three house rabbits, and spaniel Wills. Terribly allergic to her bunnies, she loves them anyway!
Kay is a member of the national board of Mystery Writers of America and also president of its Southwest Chapter. Also a member of International Thriller Writers, she is a contributing editor to its online monthly magazine, THE BIG THRILL. Other organizations she belongs to include Crime Writers of Canada, Writers League of Texas, Houston Writers Guild, and the Texas Association of Authors.
As we to every year, Christina and Dellani save the first show to chat together, and bring in some special guests – the other show hosts on the Red River Radio Network! We're never entirely sure who will show up, so we'll just introduce them as they arrive.
Expect ridiculous behavior, sarcastic comments, jocularity, hilarity, and great excerpts from everyone! You never know where the conversation will go, with this bunch. We're unpredictable, unavoidable, uninhibited and completely unexpected.
Join us live, or at your leisure!
Please join host Barbara Ehrentreu on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 4pm EST for the year end show. Usually this show is presented before Christmas but this year it is after Christmas and will be our year end show. I have invited as many of the previous guests who can make it to participate in this year's show. We will be reading holiday stories and poems. If you were a guest on any of this year's shows or if you were a guest on any of the past shows please call in and share with us your holidays stories or poems. All are welcome to call in at any time during the show.
Thank you for being my guests and for all the listeners thank you for your attention. I wish all of you a very Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year. If you are a guest please let the host know if you can make it. Hope to see many of you here.
It's the last show of 2018, and it's fitting to see the New Year out with some wonderful guests! One is returning, the other two are brand new. Please help me welcome them.
First up is new guest, Ryanne Anthony, author of the Negative Ion Series, The M Series, The PlayNISE Series. This is her first visit on the show. Welcome to the show, Ryanne!
Next, is John Clark, author of Finding God, Depression Blues, 30-day Optimism Solution, and more. John is also a new guest. Welcome to the show, John!
Finally, is KG Bethlehem, the author of Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Dystopian novels, including Avenging Knights, Astronomical, and The Forever Spring. This is KG's second visit to the show. Welcome back, KG!
The year is almost over, and the holiday season has already begun! Of course, it started in October, as far as stores were concerned. Officially, is a different matter. In celebration of all things celebratory, we have three great authors to chat with.
First up is Author God-Son, owner of God-Son Publishing and author of The J Wilkenson Story: Thirteen Going on Thirty Five. We're delighted to have him on the show. Welcome God-Son!
Next is no stranger to the show. Karen Vaughan is the author of comic mysteries, predominantly her lively Laura and Gerry books, as well as Holmes in America and Dead Comic Standing. She also helps promotes other authors, not only with her Writer's Roundtable show, but with Owl & cat Productions. Welcome back, Karen!
We round out our trio with author KA Lugo, author of Slaughtered: A Jack Slaughter Thriller. Though this is her debut novel under this name, KA is a seasoned author in another genre. She's also a seasoned guest on the show. We're delighted to have her back. Welcome, KA!
Once in awhile, Christina and Dellani like to relax a little. With Thanksgiving over and Christmas to come, they decided to talk to a few good friends and share words of wisdom about every author's nightmare, marketing. Without further adieu, let's meet our guests!
First up, is author and illustrator J.D. Holiday whose books include Janoose The Goose, Janoose And The Fall Feather Fair, The Spy Game and The Great Snowball Escapade, and an eclectic collections of short stories for adults in Stories & Imaginings For The Reading Spot.
Our second guest is author and radio show host, Karen Vaughan Karen started her literary journey in 2005 when she was home on sick leave While not writing her fingers to the bone she hosts WRITERS ROUND TABLE the second Tuesday of each month. She is also a partner with Viv Drewa in OWL & CAT PROMOTIONS, promoting independent authors. Karen is a standup comedian who does her routine for local talent nights and loves reading, crafts and drawing.
Our third guest is Marta Moran Bishop, author of Wee Three: A Mother’s Love in Verse, as well as a novel called Dinky: The Nurse Mare’s Foal, the story of the first year of our rescue foal’s life told from his point of view, 4 adult poetry books, a dystopian series called The Divide, and four other novellas and five short stories. I write both poetry, (adult and children’s) stories of animals, the paranormal, dystopian, and many other things.
Final is author Viv Drewa. Viv is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. She was awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as ""From the Pages of Grandfather's Life". She has started Owl and cat Book Promotions to help her fellow authors by providing affordable services.
Even if we don't want them to, stores all over are putting up Christmas decorations, next to the Halloween markdowns. For those people who actually shop in advance, we've got four fantastic authors, with lots of books to share.
First up is returning guest, Hebby Roman. She's here to talk about an anthology she's part of, A Christmas Cowboy to Keep. She is the author of Cristabelle: A Christmas Bride, A Hard Candy Christmas, and Let It Be Christmas, among others. Welcome back, Hebby!
Another author from the Christmas Cowboy to Keep anthology, is Carra Copelin. She is also the author of Faith and the Texas Lawyer, Brides of Texas Code Series, The Legend of Bad Moon Rising, and more. Welcome, Carra. So happy to have you with us.
Our third guest is TW Knight. She writes about angels and demons in her books His Soul to Keep, His Soul to Hold and His Soul to Save. This is her first time on the show. Welcome, TW, so glad you could join us.
Last, but by no means least, is John E, Stith. Mostly an author of hard science fiction, he's now branched out into crime. His newest novel is Pushback, a fast paced suspense novel. This is John's first time on the show as well. Welcome, John, we're so pleased you're here.
On Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 4pm EDT Barbara Ehrentreu, host of Red River Radio Tales from the Pages, is happy to welcome to the show, Joshua Grant. He is better known as Joshua the Gamer, for his blog: diabolicalshrimp.com. He is also an author and a lover of the environment. Please tune in to find out more about this very interesting blogger, author and philanthropist. It is very unusual for a blogger to offer all the things that he does for authors without any payment.
In addition to Mr. Grant the other guest is a fellow MuseItUp author, P.N.Holland AKA Neil Holland. Mr. Holland has a new book coming out called The E&N Escape published by MuseItYoung, also my imprint. He has two other books and holds a Masters degree.
As always there might be other guests, and listeners are urged to call in to speak with the guest or to join the chat room to ask any questions you may have. Anything can happen on this show and it often does. If you can't listen at the time it is live all shows are available afterward in the archives by clicking on the link.
The son of two librarians, Mark Stevens was raised in Lincoln, Massachusetts. He graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in the suburbs of Boston and from Principia College in Illinois. He worked as a reporter for The Christian Science Monitor in Boston and Los Angeles; as a City Hall reporter for The Rocky Mountain News in Denver; as a national field producer for The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour (PBS) and as an education reporter for The Denver Post.
Mark is currently president of Rocky Mountain Mystery Writers of America and hosts a regular podcast, The Rocky Mountain Writer, for Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. Mark is the author of the Allison Coil Mystery Series which includes Antler Dust, Buried by the Road, Trapline, Lake of Fire and his newest release, The Melancholy Howl.
J. S. Burke is the creator of the award-winning Dragon Dreamer series: Science Fantasy Adventure with flying dragons and an undersea world. Burke has worked as an author, artist, and marine biologist, studying creatures of the dark abyss and diving on coral reefs. The author lives in Georgia with family and rescue pets. Burke loves chocolate and so do the dragons!
The Dragon Dreamer series grew from years at sea, a fascination with the alien, intelligent octopuses, and a love of dragons. These stories blend imagination with real science and author experiences. The deadly sea storm that threatens Arak, a young dragon, is one Burke survived. This series of young adult books is for age 9 and older. "Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book" has original, hand-drawn snowflake mandalas inspired by the Dragon Dreamer series. J.S. Burke is the author of The Dragon Dreamer and Dragon Lightning and Fantasy Snowflakes Coloring Book.
Happy Fall. My guests for October are J.T. Bishop and J. Diane Bechtle. These ladies couldn't be more different in their styles of writing, but they both really deliver.
J. T. Bishop is the author of the Red-Line series. She loves stories that explore character's unique abilities and origins. What if extraterrestrials did walk among us?
J. Diane Bechtle is the author of I Know Something And So Do You, A Spiritual Journey. The book is the story of her lifelong longing for, and her continual exploration of, methods to connect with the divine.
I hope you can stop by.
Yes, we're on a different day! Why? Because I'll be out of town on our usual date, visiting my mother. When I return, I'll be chatting with Addison Brae and Nancy Stohlman. Both ladies are new to the show, so what fun it will be to meet someone new!
Addison Brae lives in Dallas, Texas on the edge of downtown. As a child, she was constantly in trouble for hiding under the bed to read when she was supposed to be napping. She has been writing since childhood starting with diaries, letters and short stories. She continues today with articles, video scripts and other content as an independent marketing consultant. When she's not writing, Addison spends her time traveling the world, collecting interesting cocktail recipes and hosting parties. She's still addicted to reading and enjoys jogging in her neighborhood park, sipping red wine, binge-watching TV series, vintage clothing and hanging out with her artistic other half and their neurotic cat Lucy. Addison is the author of romantic suspense, Becker Circle. She will be on from 4-5 PM Eastern time.
Nancy Stohlman’s books include Madam Velvet’s Cabaret of Oddities, The Vixen Scream and Other Bible Stories, The Monster Opera, Searching for Suzi: a flash novel, and Fast Forward: The Mix Tape, a finalist for a 2011 Colorado Book Award. She is the creator and curator of The Fbomb Flash Fiction Reading Series, the creator of FlashNano in November, and the co-founder of Flash Fiction Retreats. Her work was recently anthologized in the WW Norton anthology New Micro: Very Short Stories. She teaches writing at the University of Colorado Boulder. Nancy will be on from 5-6 PM Eastern time.
Welcome to the show, ladies! I look forward to meeting you both!
OK SO ITS OCTOBRRRRRRRRRRRRR AND THE LEAVES ARE CHANGING COLOUR. THERE IS A NIP IN THE AIR AND IT'S A GREAT TIME TO GRAB A COFFEE AND A GOOD BOOK!!!! WE HAVE SEVERAL NEW RELEASES TO TALK ABOUT TODAY FROM TWO OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE!
FIRST WELCOME CHUCK LOVATT AUTHOR OF HISTORICAL FICTION AND SHORT STORIES, HECK HE EVENT PENNED A CHILDRENS STORY THIS YEAR --BUSY GUY!!!! WELCOME CHUCK BACK TO THE SHOW FOR THE 4TH OR 5TH TIME I DON'T CARE I JUST LOVE TALKING TO HIM! HIS NEW BOOKS ARE THE LITTLE MOUSE, NEVER TAKEN ROAD AND INTERIM(JOSIAH STUBB #2)
PLEASE WELCOME BACK MARTA MORAN BISHOP MARTA IS THE AUTHOR OF DYSTOPIAN, HORROR AND POETRY WELCOME MARTA FOR ANOTHER FUN CHAT! MARTA HAS SPENT THE YEAR PUTTING TOGETHER BOXED SETS AND WRITING DARKNESS DESCENDS THE DIVIDE!
SETTLE IN FOR A FUN 90 MINUTES OF CHAT !!!!
Please tune in on Thursday, September 27, 2018 to Red River Radio Tales from the Pages when Host Barbara Ehrentreu presents author and award winning poet, Daniel Ari, award winning children's author, Donna McDine and a very unusual and special guest author, Nataly Restokian. Daniel has written One Way To Ask, which is filled with poems in the form of a querons a poem form the author has created himself as well as illustrations from many different artists for each poem. Donna is a lontime friend and children's author who has written several award winning children's picture books. Her latest book is called Dee and Deb Off They Go --Kindergarten First Day Jitters. Filled with adorable illustrations and excellent writing the book shows twins Dee and Deb during their first day of kindergarten. The third author joining the show is someone who came into the host's life through a chance meeting on Linkedin. Her book, Masks is based on her amazing journey in life with the character bearing a strong resemblance to Ms. Restokian. She will talk about what caused her to write this book. She was once a TV and radio personality in her native country of Lebanon but circumstances caused her to leave this glamorous and lucrative life to follow her heart. She speaks of what life is really like for people in her country. This is a very full show and should be an amazing one. If you miss it live you can always click on the link to hear it in the archives. Also the chat room will be open for listeners who might have a question for any of the guests. You are urged to share this link, since many people will want to hear this show. Also, as longtime listeners of this show know, anything can and will happen here including a live parrot. The call in # will be posted with the link if you want to speak with any of the guests.
I'm so excited about our next show. I've got three wonderful Tirgearr authors with me. Two, you've met, but one is newly with us. I know this is going to be a fun show.
First up is Kathleen Rowland, author of One Night in Havana, Unholy Alliance, and Dealy Alliance. This is Kathleen's first time on the show, and we're delighted to have her with us.
Next is Susan Clayton-Goldner, author of murder mysteries and thrillers, A River of Shame, A Bend in the Willow, and Tormented, among others.This is Susan's third, or maybe fourth visit. Welcome back, Susan!
Last, but only because we're alphabetical, is Tegon Maus author of fantasy novels, Machines of the Little People, The Wishing Stone, Service Before Self, and Bob, among others.Tegon has also been a frequent visitor, so happy to have him here again.
With these three guests, it will prove to be a fun, entertaining and lively show, so be sure to tune in!
September all ready. Fall is around the corner. My guests for September are Thesa Tuohy and Wanda Snow Porter.
Theasa Tuohy is a long-time journalist who has happily turned her life experiences and reporting skills to fiction featuring female reporters. She was born in Oklahoma City, the daughter and namesake of a pioneer female pilot who flew an old World War I "Jenny" with an OX-5 engine. Theasa worked for five daily newspapers and the Associated Press. Her "first woman" stints included assistant city editor at The Detroit News and the copy desk at The (Newark) Star Ledger.
Wanda Snow Porter grew up in a small town on the California coast riding horseback on land once part of an old Mexican rancho. An avid horsewoman, she has owned and trained horses all her life, learned the vaquero way of riding, and earned a Bronze Medal Riders Award from the United States Dressage Federation. She enjoys bird watching, photography, and being a docent at Rancho Nipomo's historic Dana Adobe.
Monday, September 10, Dellani and Christina welcome two wonderful authors, both of whom are brand new to the show!
First, alphabetically speaking, is Kali Willows, author of Curse of the Dragon's Eye, Terminal Lust, and Romancing the Author, among many more. We're so looking forward to chatting with her. Welcome, Kali.
Second is Lisa Borm, author of When Lightning Strikes the Cottonwood and The Religion of Trees. Welcome, Lisa. We look forward to getting to know you better.
On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 4pm EDT host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Cynthia Sharp back to Red River Radio Tales from the Pages, . Unfortunately, due to technical problems the show on which she was on originally in June had to be stopped. On this show another guest A.M. Wilson and Cynthia were unable to be heard. They have each graciously consented to be on the show again however, A. M was unable to make it for this show. At very short notice a poet friend of mine who is known to the poetic community, Vicki Acquah (Mama Oledeji) agreed to take his place. A. M. Wilson is the author of Populace, which is a novel about America after a catastrophe. Cynthia Sharp has just launched her beautiful poetry book, Rainforest in Russet. Cynthia is a frequent guest on the show and I am delighted to have her back again to speak about her new book and share some of the amazing poetry which is inside of it. Vicki Acquah is readying her first book for publication and has been published in various magazines and journals. She has also performed her poetry locally in Cleveland as well.
The chat room will be open and as always all are welcome to come and participate with questions for the guests and myself. Also, callers are welcome to ask questions of either the host or the guests. Tune in to find out more about the guests. Anything can happen on this show and sometimes does.
Enough with the change of seasons, and talk of the weather! Let's focus on what's really important in life—books, books and more books. Our authors today have some great ones to share with us, so let's talk books!
First up is Melissa Macfie author of Fate's Hand, Reliquary's Choice, and Oracle's Curse. This is Melissa's first time on the show, so let's give her a hearty welcome.
Second is Steven Manchester author of Three Shoe Boxes, The Rockin' Chair and The Changing Season, among others. This is his first visit too, so we'll settle back and have a good time.
There was no show in July, so I could attend the Public Safety Writers Association conference. My guests for this month are two authors I had the pleasure of spending time with, Robert Calkins and Gloria Casale.
Robert "Bob" Calkins has been a search and rescue dog handler in Kitsap County, Washington, for more than a dozen years. He currently searches with K9 Ruger, a four-year old Golden Retriever who is his third search dog. He and his dogs have responded to everything from routine missing person cases, to homicides, to the horrific landslide that in 2014 swept over homes in the tiny community of Oso, Washington. Bob is also the author of the Sierra the Search Dog series of books for children and adults.
Gloria Casale grew up in a small blue collar town in New Jersey. She earned her medical degree at the University of Kentucky and completed advanced training in anesthesiology as well as preventive medicine and public health.
She received training in bioterrorism and bioterrorism response at the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases and is a recognized expert in the international transport of disease.
Hello and welcome to todays special saturday edition of Writers Round table. Today I am chatting with the founder of KaliCon Kali Willows. Kali wants us to know about this exciting event taking place in October in Belleville Ontario . It should be a fun filled event.
THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ARE HERE. FALL IS AROUND THE CORNER AND TODAY I GET TO CHAT WITH A GOOD FRIEND AND FELLOW CANNUCK MARK DAVID GERSON ABOUT HIS LATEST WORK THE WAY OF THE FOOL: HOW TO STOP WORRYING ABOUT LIFE AND START LIVING IT!
Award-winning author of more than a dozen books whose readers span the globe, Mark David Gerson electrifies groups and individuals around the world with his inspiring stories and motivational workshops, seminars, talks and retreats.
Mark David's books include critically acclaimed personal development and self-help titles, compelling memoirs and spellbinding fiction – all grounded in the same empowering principles and common sense philosophy that underlie his latest bestseller, The Way of the Fool: How to Stop Worrying About Life and Start Living It...in 12½ Super-Simple Steps!
In addition, Mark David’s books for writers are considered classics in the field and his screenplay adaptations of his Q’ntana fantasy novels are on their way to theaters as a trio of epic feature films.
As a personal growth coach and creativity catalyst and mentor, Mark David works with an international roster of clients to help them foster their intuition, connect with their inner wisdom, express their innate creativity and live more passion- and purpose-filled lives.
For more information visit Mark David’s website at www.markdavidgerson.com.
Summer's coming to an end – at least in some parts of the world. Here in Florida, it's summer 99% of the year! However, officially, as far as the school system is concerned, it's winding to a close. Students are trotting off to the hallowed halls of education, leaving Mom & Dad with a little extra time on their hands. Yay! How better to spend that time, than reading a book? My two authors today have wonderful adventures to share with you.
First up is Mari Collier, author of the Twisted Tales Series, and the Chronicles of Maca Series. This is Mari's first time on the show, and we're so excited to have her with us. Welcome, Mari!
Also joining us is Sue Coletta, author of spine tingling mysteries, Scathed, Cleaved and Marred, and many more. This is Sue's second (or maybe third) visit to our show. Welcome back, Sue!
Join us LIVE on Monday, August 13 from 4-6 PM here on Red River Radio
It's summertime and it's HOT! In order to take our minds off how sweaty we are, I've got two really cool authors lined up to chat with us today.
First up, alphabetically speaking, is Karen Vaughan is the author of the Laura and Gerry Mysteries, as well as Holmes in America and Dead Comic Standing. She is also a PA for authors, and a talk show host here on the Red River Radio Network. Welcome back, Karen. You've been here so often, I've lost track. It's like a second home for you.
Second is Scott Moses, author of the futuristic thriller Between Truth and Eternity and the hilariously thought provoking Fools of Parody. Welcome back, Scott! We're so delighted to have you here for a second visit.
This show was originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, but I was ill. I'm better now, so away we go!
On Thursday, July 26. 2018 at 4pm EDT host Barbara Ehrentreu of Red River Radio Tales from the Pages welcomes Andrew Joseph Cole, a science fiction writer who is looking for a publisher and Phillip Matthew Roberts a poet and author. Phillip is a long time guest and friend of the show. Usually, guests on this show have published something somewhere but I am putting him on here on the strength of the recommendation for his writing and the fact that he is a veteran. I am sure that once you hear his work you will want to read it. I am also sure that you will be very interested in his story. For people who listened to my last show, an apology for shutting down early. The background noise was so loud no one could hear. Those guests, A. M. Wilson and Cynthia Sharp are scheduled for the August show. As you know on this show anything can and does happen so I hope you can tune in to listen live and please come to the chat room. Even if only one person is there you can still ask a question of the guests or myself. I will post the call in # here for anyone who can't find it on the show page.
Welcome and we are gonna have fun today. I have Scott Moses with me this month and we are talking about his latest Satirical novel FOOLS OF PARODY and his first book BETWEEN TRUTH AND ETERNITY (SEE SCOTT I GOT IT RIGHT). If you love books that will make you ROFLYAO (ROLLING ON FLOOR LAUGHING YOUR ASS OFF) and make you think a little. These two novels will cause AHA lightbulb moments and may cause slight bladder leakage so get those Depends on while reading. Buckle up this will be a fun ride!
On Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 4pm EDT, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes author,A M Wilson and author and poet Cynthia Sharp. Cynthia has been on the show several times and she is now back to talk about her new book Marcie and the Stars and talk about her upcoming poetry book. Cynthia also has an ebook to help people write poetry: How to Write Poetry, and she is very active in reading her own work at various events where she lives. A M Wilson is new to the show and we are looking forward to learning more about him. He has written Populace, which is described as an Orwellian thriller set in a dystopian America. Cynthia has written a delightful fantasy of a girl who searches for her true identity.
As always the chat room will be open and hopefully some of you will be able to make it. If not you can always listen to the show at any time afterward in the archives. Listeners who have questions may post them in the chat room or call the number posted on the show page. Also, there might be some surprises. You never know what will happen on this show!
For June it's all about the guys. Seems appropriate with Fathers Day and all. My two guests are R. Lawson Gamble and Randy Rawls.
R Lawson Gamble lives and writes in Los Alamos on the Central Coast of California. In addition to his Zack Tolliver, FBI series he has written a pictorial history of Los Alamos Valley and a children's chapter book from the point of view of Australian animals, Payu's Journey. R Lawson Gamble is an ardent historian and recently appeared in a documentary on Invitation au Voyage for ARTE Europe.
Randy Rawls was born and reared in Williamston, North Carolina, a small town in the northeastern part of the state. From there, he says he inherited a sense of responsibility, a belief in fair play, and a love of country. As a career US Army officer, he had the opportunity to learn, travel, teach, and hone talents inherited from his parents. Following retirement, he worked in other ventures for the US Government. Every job has in some way been fun. Even the dark days of Vietnam had their light moments, and he cherishes the camaraderie that was an integral part of survival in that hostile world.
I hope you drop by and listen as I discover more about each of these talented writers.
WELCOME TO JUNE! SUMMER IS COMING AND ROMANCE IN THE AIR!!!!! THERE IS A TWIST AS MY GUEST BROWNELL HAS THROWN IN A METAPHISCAL ELEMENT INTO HER NOVELS--MEET THE DUET STORIES --WHERE REINCARNATION AND PAST-LIVES PLAY A HUGE PART IN THE BOOKS. WE WILL ALSO BE CHATTING ABOUT FIFTY SHADES DEEPER HER BOOK WHICH COVERS ALL THINGS FSOG. SIT BACK AND ENJOY THIS CONVERSATION WITH A TALENTED AUTHOR WITH VARIED INTERESTS AND IDEAS FOR TV!!!!
It's officially summer and time to kick back and relax by the pool, on the beach, or wherever the mood takes you! Not hot enough for you? Well, our two authors can certainly turn up the heat. Both ladies are known for spinning a great yarn, whether it be werewolves, dragons or witches, these ladies have it all.
First, please welcome CD Gorri. She is a fantasy author whose books include Wolf Moon, Charley's Christmas Wolf, and The Dragon's Valentine.
Second, please welcome Amanda Kimberley, author of Forever Bound, Salem’s Trial by Judge, and a non-fiction title Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy
Also joining us is JM Robison, author of historical romances, The War Queen and The War Between us. This is JM's second visit to our show, and we're delighted to have her back!
Welcome, ladies! I know we're going to have a great time!
On Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 4pm host Barbara Ehrentreu of Red River Radio Tales from the Pages welcomes author and illustrator Kayla Matt to the show. Barbara met Kayla Matt at a Facebook author event created by Samantha Soccorso, and she was so intrigued by Kayla's style that she immediately booked her to be on the show. Also on this show will be Cynthia Sharp, who will be talking about her new contest for authors. There may be another guest too and of course there could be other surprises as long time listeners of this show know. Tune to learn about Kayla Matt, multi published author and illustrator and maybe learn how you could win a prize in a writing contest.
Need some excitement in your life? Some flavor, if you will.... Well, these three authors have plenty! Whether you want a sports themed murder mystery, a cyborg soldier, or some spooky paranormal mystery/ romance, they have all that and more!
All three authors are new to the show, and I know we'll show them a really good time.
First up, alphabetically speaking, is E. Kay Sims, author of military/ sci-fi romances Eve of Destruction, Knights of Destruction, and the brand new novel, Operation: Stripped & Stranded. Welcome E. Kay, and good luck with your launch!
Second, we have Eliot Parker, author of sports themed mystery Breakdown at Clear River, and Fragile Brilliance, as well as murder mystery Code for Murder. Welcome, Eliot!
Third, is Freya LeCrow, author of paranormal mystery/ romance novels Rembrandt Ripper, Marked by Fate and The Bloody Detective. Welcome, Freya!
Whatever your favorite flavor, these authors can dish it up for you, so be sure to join us!
Happy Mother's Day. My guests for May are Frankie Y. Bailey and Jamie Cortland.
Frankie Y. Bailey is a mystery writer and a professor of criminal justice in the School of Criminal Justice at the University at Albany. She is a recipient of the George N. Dove award and of a Macavity Award for her nonfiction book, African American Mystery Writers. She also has been nominated for Edgar, Anthony, and Agatha awards for non-fiction. Her mystery fiction features amateur sleuth/crime historian Lizzie Stuart and police detective Hannah McCabe. She is a past Executive VP of Mystery Writers of America and a past president of Sisters in Crime.
Weslynn McCallister, AKA Jamie Cortland has won many awards for poetry in both literary and poetry magazines, including a second place award for Best Romance Novel in 2002 at the Florida Writer's Conference for the first edition of Apache Springs. She belongs to many organizations, among them the National Writer's Association, Romance Writers of America, National Association of Women Writers, Authors for Charity and is a founding member of the Florida Writer's Association.
Come by and chat with us.
It's officially summer here in Florida. We've already had several days with temperatures in the 80s, and we've had more than one thunderstorm. Beaches are crawling with tourists who want to spend the day in the sun. Surely, a good book would make the time pass pleasantly?
Our first guest is K.M. Ecke author of Moral Panic. Not only doe he have a good book to entertain you, he's also a musician, with an album called Change of Mind. You can hear his music on Spotify, or his YouTube channel, The Dream Flow. This is his first time on the show, and we're delighted to have him here. Welcome, KM! KM will be on from 4:00-4:40 EDT
Our next guest is Kim Terry, author of From Her Mother's Arms. We're so happy to have her on the show for the first time. Welcome, Kim! Kim will be on from 4:40-5:20 EDT
Our final guest is KG Bethlehem, the author of Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Dystopian novels, including Avenging Knights, Astronomical, and The Forever Spring. This is also KG's first time on the show, and we're so pleased to have him here. Welcome, KG! KG will be on from 5:20-6:00 EDT
Join us for a fun filled 2 hours while we talk to these fantastic authors!
AFTER A LONG WAIT SPRING IS FINALLY HERE AND SOME PLACES ARE EVEN GETTING SUMMER! YOU KNOW ME, I LOVE TO TALK BOOKS AND THIS MONTHS GUEST IS A REAL TREAT!!!! i AM TALKING ABOUT A MAN WITH OVER 20 BOOKS TO HIS CREDIT. GARY D. HENRY. GARY DABBLES IN ALMOST EVERY GENRE THERE IS AND LOVES TO WRITE THRILLERS. THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT HIS BOOKS THAT SEND SHIVERS UP YOUR SPINE BUT IT MAKES YOU THINK AT THE SAME TIME. SIT BACK AND ENJOY THIS FUN SHOW, IT ALWAYS IS!!!!
On Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 4pm EDT Barbara Ehrentreu, the host of Red River Radio Tales from the Pages is very happy to welcome children's author and inspirational speaker, Matthew Gosselin and poet and friend of the show, Stanley Phillips. Mr. Gosselin has a new book titled: Beautiful Name. He also has a first book titled: Tinko. Mr. Phillips has had several of his poem published in anthologies and ezines including: World Poetry Open Mic Anthology and Outlaw Poet's "We're in Cahoots" as well as ezines: Raven's Claw and Elite Critiques.
As always, there might be some surprises. You never know what will happen so please tune in either live or to listen on archives.
Still waiting for Spring to Spring? Here in Florida, it has—mostly—and with it allergies, asthma and annoyance. Nothing like a stuffy head and watering eyes to keep you inside. Or, you can brave the crowds, and flock to the beach—where you battle traffic, rip tides and high tides. The choice is clear, at least to me. Home is where the heart is. (And the Benadryl)
Gosh, if only life could be perfect! You know what? It can, by reading a good book! Our authors today have some great escapes for you, so kick back, sip your favorite cold (or hot) beverage, and enjoy a chat with us.
First up, Lory La Selva Paduano author of historical fiction Crown of Embers, Wonderland Series, Khafa the High Priestess. New to the show, we're so glad to have her here. Welcome, Lory!
Also new to the lineup is Shelton Williams author of murder mysteries Covey Jencks, Washed in the Blood and Summer of 66. Welcome to the show, Shelton! Hope you have fun.
Join us for a fun filled chat, and be careful out there. Mother Nature is a little loco.
My guests for April are two favorites of mine. Marilyn Meredith and Sue Owens Wright. Not only are they great authors, they are also fantastic women.
Sue Owens Wright writes the bestselling Beanie and Cruiser Mystery Series, featuring Native American Elsie MacBean and her rescued basset hounds, Cruiser and Calamity. Wright herself has rescued many bassets, which inspired her to write the series.
Marilyn Meredith is the author of the Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery series and the Rocky Bluff P.D. crime series under the name, F. M. Meredith.
I hope you can stop by and listen as I learn more about how these two ladies create their worlds and characters.
ASTARA BRYNMOR IS A WONDERFUL SOURSE FOR AUTHORS! IF YOU WANT A VIDEO TRAILER FOR YOUR BOOK JUST ASK ASTARA TO HELP YOU OUT! SHE MAY NOT BE AN AUTHOR BUT SHOULD BE AN AUTHORS BEST FRIEND! JOIN ME IN CHATTING WITH ASTARA AS WE TALK ABOUT HOW SHE GOT STARTED AND WHAT PROJECTS SHE IS PLANNING. WE WILL ALSO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE LATE DON COLASSURD JR! HE WAS A GREAT VOICE OF THE AUDIO BOOK WORLD AS A NARRATOR AND HE WILL BE MISSED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V20vxSNrGMk A VIDEO TRAILER FEATURING DON AND ASTARA
Can it really be April so soon? Spring is springing all over the place, at least we hope so! Flowers are blooming, grass needs mowing and pollen is flying. If you're like Dellani, you enjoy the great outdoors from inside. (allergies and asthma – such fun) How better to spend your time than reading a great book? Our three authors have books to entertain you through the sunny days of spring.
First up is a new guest, who sometimes goes by the name Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha, but we know him more prosaically as Kent Wayne. As the name suggests, he is the author of sci-fi books The Echo Series; Approaching Shatter, The Taste of Ashes, The Dialectic of Agony. Welcome, Kent!
Our next guest is also new to the show, though I've had the pleasure of reading several of his books. Please welcome Larry D. Thompson, author of legal thrillers White Witch, Insanity Plea, Dead Peasants.
Our third guest is another first timer. I don't know if he has a nickname, but I know him as Paul Nosach. He is a horror/ mystery/ fantasy author of Bloody Hearts, Broken Trust, Dead and Bound. Welcome, Paul!
Welcome to the show, gentlemen! I know we're going to have a great time!
It's officially SPRING and our hopes turn to warmer weather and sunshine. Just in case that doesn't pan out for you, our three guests have plenty of books to read. Two are returning guests, and the other is brand new.
Please welcome back Andy Peloquin, award winning, dark fantasy author of The Queen of Thieves Series. Glad to have you back, Andy!
Also returning is Joshua Robertson, dark fantasy author of The Blood of Dragons Series, Thrice Nine Legends Saga, The Hawkhurst Saga.
New to the show is Dominic Carrillo, author of YA novels The UNusual Suspects, The Improbable Rise of Paco Jones, and To Be Frank Diego.
Be sure to tune in for the show. I know it's going to be loads of fun.
TODAY I have my partners in crime with me to discuss SOCIAL MEDIA. You know those pesky little platforms that are used to gossip and bitch about politics? That's all well and good but how do things like FACEBOOK & TWITTER impact the independent author?
Please welcome Dellani Oakes and Rachael Reuben to the show.
How does another expect to keep up with all the changes Facebook loves to throw at them on a whim? How much should an author know about social media when they are writing their book?
We are going to talk all about the benefits and pitfalls about using social media to promote your work. Tune in and find out.
Please join host Barbara Ehrentreu for her March show on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 4pm EDT. She welcomes Rita Durrett, author, craft person, quiltmaker and member of 4RV Publishing. Rita has many books and short stories published and she is a retired grandmother. Barbara also welcomes John Lynn, whose work is published in several magazines and ezines and in The Garden of Poetry and Prose. John is also a meterologist so the discussion could get very interesting.
As long time listeners know anything can happen on these shows and usually does. There might be some surprise guests and callers too. Please feel free to join the chat room. Hoping you will be able to listen live but you can also catch this in archives. Just click on the link after the show is off the air.
Hello all. Today is the first day of spring....let's see how Mother Nature reacts to that. My guests for March are J.T. Bishop and Tony Piazza. Neither of these authors are new to me...I love their books. I've read all of Tony's and two of J.T.'s so far.
Born and raised in Dallas, TX, J. T. Bishop began writing in 2012. Inspired by a video that theorized the meaning of the end of the Mayan calendar, J. T. began the Red-Line trilogy. The video surmised that the earth was the central hub of activity for extraterrestrials thousands of years ago. J.T. didn’t know whether that was true or not, but it did spawn an idea. What if those extraterrestrials were still here? Two years and a lot of work later, the first three Red-Line books were complete, but she’s not done. The Red-Line saga develops as she continues to write new books.
Tony Piazza is a mystery writer, film historian, and veteran storyteller renowned for his passion for writing and movies. He is the author of five mystery novels, a non-fiction work, and numerous short stories. Actor and stand-in for movies and television, Piazza has appeared in such notable films as Magnum Force and The Streets of San Francisco. From Clint Eastwood to Steve McQueen, Piazza’s stories read like a who’s who of Hollywood. He is also a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America and SLO Nightwriters.
Stop by and say,"Hi."
It's March already! Our minds focus on green shamrocks, the Easter Bunny and multi-hued eggs. However, this month's guests don't focus on any of that. The closest we get to the Easter Bunny is a warm and fuzzy wolf. The only eggs are those of a dragon, and I don't see shamrocks anywhere, so you're gonna be disappointed if you're looking for a spring party.
If you're looking for all things futuristic and fantasy, then my guests have you covered! Join me in welcoming my three, sparkling new guests to this week's show.
First, please welcome CD Gorri. She is a fantasy author whose books include Wolf Moon, Charley's Christmas Wolf, and The Dragon's Valentine.
Next is KG Bethlehem, the author of Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Dystopian novels, including Avenging Knights, Astronomical, and The Forever Spring.
Finally, is Scott Moses, the author of the futuristic thriller Between Truth and Eternity. He is currently working on Fools of Parody, due for release in June.
Join us for a fantasy filled chat!
It's that time of year again, when we gather to celebrate the birthday of Tirgearr Publishing! The Ireland based company began on February 29 – since we don't have those very often, we get as close as we may.
Join Christina and Dellani when they welcome Publisher Kemberlee Shortland to the show. Also on will be authors Sue Coletta, Susan Clayton-Goldner and Tegon Maus.
Kemberlee Shortland is the publisher, as well as author of The Irish Pride Series, A B Cs of S-E-X, The Carmel Charmers Series and more. She will be on the show from start to finish and will be announcing the fun filled events for the Tirgearr Publishing, a Birthday Bash to remember. Welcome back, Kemberlee!
Sue Coletta is the author of the mystery novels, Marred, and Cleaved. Welcome, Sue!
Susan Clayton-Goldner is the author of murder mysteries, Redemption Lake, A River of Silence, When Time is a River and A Bend in the Willow. Welcome, Susan!
Tegon Maus author of fantasy novels, The Gift, Machines of the Little People, The Wishing Stone, Service Before Self, Bob, and My Grandfather's Pants. Welcome, Tegon!
Authors will chat, and read from one (or possibly more) of their books. If we're lucky, we'll be able to persuade Kemberlee to read, too!
Be sure to tune in for this fun filled show, and hear more about the Tirgearr Birthday Bash Celebration in March!
On Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 4pm EST, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes back to the Red River Radio Tales from the Pages, the multi published author, Judy Alter.
Award-winning novelist, Judy Alter is the author of several fictional biographies of women of the American West. In The Gilded Cage she has turned her attention to the late nineteenth century in her home town, Chicago, to tell the story of the lives of Potter and Cissy Palmer, a high society couple with differing views on philanthropy and workers’ right. She is also the author of six books in the Kelly O’Connell Mysteries series. With the 2014 publication of The Perfect Coed, she introduced the Oak Grove Mysteries.
Her work has been recognized with awards from the Western Writers of America, the Texas Institute of Letters, and the National Cowboy Museum and Hall of Fame. She has been honored with the Owen Wister Award for Lifetime Achievement by WWA and inducted into the Texas Literary Hall of Fame and the WWA Hall of Fame. http://judyalter.com/
Judy has a new book, Murder at the Bus Depot, coming out and we will be talking about this and how she came to write it. Also we will go back and discuss her other books as well. We will probably get into talking about how she writes her books and more about Judy Alter. As anyone who has listened to Tales from the Pages knows, anything can happen on a show and sometimes does.
Callers are welcomed and your questions will be answered on the air. Also, perhaps, we will have a give away for callers and/or commenters on the show page. And the host will most likely be reading from her own work. The chat room should be open and you are always welcomed to come and chat with each other and sometimes the host and the author too.
Happy Valentine's Day.
My guests for February are Pamela Samuels Young and Joseph Badal.Pamela Samuels Young is an attorney and award-winning author of eight mystery novels. Her most recent courtroom drama, Abuse of Discretion, tackles a troubling sexting case that gives readers a shocking look inside the juvenile justice system
Joe is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author who has written 12 award-winning, best-selling suspense novels.
Drop by if you can and join me in a hour of what will surely be a lively discussion.
Hey all, welcome back. It's February.The darned ground hog saw his shadow but love is in the air. This month I get the pleasure of talking to author E. Kay Sims author of EVE OF DESTRUCTION! We're going to have fun talking about her book and writing in general. Grab a cup of cocoa and some snax cos here we go.
E. Kay Sims USAF (retired) Veteran
Yoga and T'ai Chi instructor.
She is a mother of two children (grown) and grandmother of 2 granddaughters. E. Kay Sims writes Military Romance~Sci-Fi. Her new series is *Soldiers of Destruction.
E. Kay Sims was born in Naples Italy while her father served in the United States Marines. After high school she worked as a reference librarian on a military post for almost 3 years, hence her love and passion for books. She's been writing stories and poetry since she was very young. She comes from a long line of veterans so she has a strong sense of duty and patriotism, love of country and God which lead to her desire to serve. She enlisted in the USAF and was stationed at Kadena Air Base Okinawa, where she met the love of her life, a fellow serviceman, John Sims, her husband since 1990. While on active duty she was severely injured and medically retired. Through her passion of helping others, she became a certified yoga instructor teaching yoga for PTSD to Vets. She has raised two children and become a grandmother of two. She was once a radio broadcaster/ Program Director and Assistant Station Manager of KYRS 95.3 FM Spokane. Now, semi-retired, she has time to dedicate to writing and publishing as an Indie Author.
Well, the Ground Hog saw his shadow, so that means six more weeks of winter. Brrr! We're going to keep warm chatting with our three fantastic guests! Dellani and Christina are delighted to welcome back two guests, and welcome a new one!
First, is Alfred Jendrasik author of I Met God at the Beach, Mysterious Tales of Colton Trane and The Other Side of Life series. Welcome back, Al!
Second, is my fellow Tirgearr author, Elaine Dodge author of Harcourt's Mountain (Historical Romance). Bloody Parchment: Blue Honey and the Valley of Shadow (Horror Anthology in which her short story 'The Man with a House on His Back' was featured. Welcome back, Elaine!
Third, is new to the show, and currently waiting for his first book to be released, Eric Klein author of The One; A Cruise Through the Solar System. Welcome to the show, Eric! We know you'll have a great time!
Grab your favorite beverage, put up our feet, and enjoy the show. As always, a lot of laughs will ensue!
On Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 4pm EST, Barbara Ehrentreu, host of Red River Radio Tales from the Pages welcomes two outstanding guest authors. One is Kishmi Davis who has written a book to show children there is more to life than wifi, Wifi Kicked the Bucket. Ms. Davis was a seventh grade teacher and this is her debut book.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0997804815/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=ishmavisooksn-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0997804815&linkId=0383b672a468593c31bc94d4e487c4bc Also on this show is Dr. Jerid Fisher who has written a children's book to help the children of veterans with brain injuries to understand their parents. It is called: My Dad Got Hurt.What Can I Do? Dr. Fisher is the Chair of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) Foundation for the second year, where his primary goal is to expand knowledge of the Foundation’s mission to a larger community of people, especially those in the military. https://www.facebook.com/MyDadGotHurtBook/
Tune in at the usual time for this unusual duo of excellent children's authors. As always anything can happen on this show and you are encouraged to participate in the chat room and to call into the host number here. if you have any questions, please visit the chat room or write a comment here.
Can you believe that January is almost over? It doesn't seem possible. It's actually chilly in Florida, and they had snow, up north of here, for the first time in about 20 years. Yes, I know it's way colder in other parts of the country. Why do you think I don't live there? To help us keep our minds off our troubles, we have some wonderful guests to chat with. So, have a cuppa, grab a mug of joe, or sip a hot toddy and listen in!
Our first guest is the lovely and talented Christy Nicholas, author of Call of the Morrigú, The Enchanted Swans, The Druid's Brooch series, Better To Have Loved, and more. Welcome back, Christy!
Our next guest is the handsome and talented Gary D. Henry is the author of In the Manor of Heather Black, Witchwoods, Groundsmen of Sleepy Hollow and many more. Welcome Back, Gary!
Last, but not least, is the handsome and talented William Beck, author of The Judas Coin, Crosscurrents, Solemn Vow, Red 7 among others. Welcome back, William!
We've got quite a selection of genres here, with some truly wonderful guests. This sill be quite a show, so be sure to tune in.
Happy New Year. I hope 2018 is good to all of you. My guests for January are Diana Savastano and Carl Brookins.
Diana began her writing career as a print journalist. She later became a magazine editor. In 1992, she established her own company, publishing two print magazines (The COLLECTOR Newsmagazine and Gourmet Fare). Her first book, ON THE BREATH OF ANGELS, was released in April 2008. WINDS OF POOD series (Under the Puddle and In the Blizzard) are her first middle-grade novels, followed by The Upside Down Inside Out Life of Maureen Kiernan (Book 1: The Magic Cello), The Princess Who Loved to Swim, and THE MARKER.
Before he became a mystery writer and reviewer, Carl Brookins was a freelance photographer, a Public Television program director, a Cable TV administrator, and a counselor and faculty member at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has reviewed mystery fiction for the Saint Paul Pioneer Press and for Mystery Scene Magazine. His reviews appear at Barnes & Noble and Amazon Internet sites, on his own web site, Books n' Bytes, and on the popular news group, DorothyL. Several authors with blogs carry his reviews as well. Brookins is an avid recreational sailor. With his wife and friends he has sailed in many locations across the world. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Private Eye Writers of America.
I hope you can stop by and join me as I talk with these two imaginative authors.
WELCOME TO WRITERS ROUNDTABLE. TODAY I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF TALKING TO TWO WONDERFUL WOMEN ABOUT PUBLISHING AND BOOK PROMOTIONS. MY GUEST CRYSTAL GAUTHIER IS THE OWNER OF SOUTHERN OWL PUBLICATIONS MY SECOND GUEST IS VIV DREWA CO-OWNER OF OWL & CAT PROMOTIONS WITH ME. SIT BACK AND RELAX AND LISTEN TO EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT PUBLISHING AND PROMOTING AUTHORS
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS ABYSMAL SO ITS TIME TO GRAB YOUR FAVE HOT BEVERAGE AND SETTLE IN FOR SOME FUN! TODAY IS THE 4TH ANNIVERSARY OF WRITERS ROUND TABLE. WOW HAS IT ACTUALLY BEEN THAT LONG?
TUNE IN AS I CHAT WITH DELLANI OAKES AND CHRISTINA GIGUERE WHO SAID "KAREN, YOU NEED YOUR OWN SHOW! 5 YEARS AGO.
TODAY WE TALK ABOUT THE FUTURE THAT IS 2018. OUR GOALS AND HOW WE FEEL ABOUT OUR CRAFT!
GRAB THE COCOA OR A SNACK AND JOIN THE RIDE!
It's the New Year! Time to make (and break) your resolutions! As we've done for several years, the first show of the year, Christina and Dellani chat with one another. There's no telling where the conversation will go, because these ladies have a lot to say!
Christina writes under the name Rachel Rueben. She has one published YA novel, Hag. She's also written a variety of author self-help articles and books. Check out her work at Amazon, and her website, Writing By the Seat of My Pants.
Dellani has a wide variety of novels available. Mostly an author of romantic suspense, she also has historical romances, sci-fi, erotic romances, and an adult coloring book. Check out her work at Amazon, and her blog on Word Press.
Both authors post monthly on Cereal Authors blog on Word Press.
On Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 4pm EST, host Barbara Ehrentreu of Red River Radio Tales from the Pages presents the Annual Holiday Show. Anyone who has been a guest this year and in past years is invited to read a holiday story of their own or a favorite one as a cover. This is a way to celebrate the holidays with all of my guests and listeners.
To all my listeners and friends on Blog Talk Radio I wish you Happy Holidays and a Very Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year!
Looking forward to all returning guests and friends of the show. If you miss the show at this time you can listen on the archive at your convenience
It's so hard to believe it's the last show of 2017! Hanukkah and Christmas are over, we're gearing up for the New Year, and everyone is anticipating New Year's Eve – some happily, some not. We're planning our New Year's Resolutions, and reviewing how the old year went.
To help us with that, we've invited M. Pepper Langlinais, author of The Fall and Rise of Peter Stoller, Manifesting Destiny, The Mystery of the Last Line, Fairytales and Folklore Reimagined, The World Ends at Five, and more – including a new series of Sherlock Holmes stories. She's been a busy lady since last we spoke.
Manda is one of our favorite guests, so I've lost track of how many times she's been on, but that's okay, because we love having her back.
Join Dellani and Christina, along with Manda, while we talk books, goals, successful and – not so successful, decisions.
Above all, have a HAPPY NEW YEAR (almost) with us, because we intend to have one!
Hanukkah is two days away, and Christmas in two weeks! Have you started your shopping yet? Books make great gifts, and my guests have novels to entertain you and yours (as do my co-host and I). These lovely ladies are taking time away from holiday preparation, to share a little about themselves and their books.
Our first guest returns to the show Aleigha Siron author of Finding my Highlander and My San Francisco Highlander. Welcome back, Aleigha!
Our second guest is new to the show. Ellie Gray is the author of Warwick's Mermaid, Beauty and the Recluse and Love on the Nile. Welcome, Ellie!
Kick back with your favorite beverage and join us for a grand time here at Dellani's Tea Time.
Can you believe Thanksgiving is upon us? Take a break from holiday preparation, and listen while Christina and Dellani meet and greet their three lovely and talented guests.
First up, alphabetically speaking, is Connie Mayo, author of The Island of Worthy Boys. This is her first time on the show, and we are so delighted! Welcome, Connie.
Second, is Elaine Dodge, author of Harcourt's Mountain, Bloody Parchment: Blue Honey, and short story, The Man with a House on His Back. This is also her Red River debut. Welcome, Elaine! So happy to have you here.
Third, only because of her initial, is Jo Ivester, author of Outskirts of Hope. Jo is also visiting for the fist time. We're so pleased to have her here, too. Welcome, Jo!
The holiday scramble is just around the corner, and books make lovely gifts for the readers on your gift lists. Pop into the chat room and say hello to your favorite author, or make new friends.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Can you believe it's November already? Where did the year go? The scent of fall is in the air—at least it is other places, but not Florida. I'm still running my air conditioning. Halloween has passed and Thankgiving looms ahead. As we prepare for the onslaught of the holidays, it's nice to relax and enjoy talking to my two handsome, amazing guests!
First up, returning to the show, is award winning, Welcome to the show, Joshua. We know you'll have fun with us!
Both authors write dark fantasy, I don't know if I did that on purpose, or if it's just a happy accident. Either way, sit back, have a listen, enjoy the show and join us in the chat room if you dare! Who knows what treats these gents have in store!
On Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 4pm EST host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Amy Leigh McCorkle to discuss how she took her blog from a blog to a book and now to a full length movie which is about to be filmed. She will talk about how she has overcome her bipolar disease and why she wants to get her message out that bipolar disease needs to be discussed. Amy will also be talking about what it takes to make a movie. Hopefully, some of the cast and crew might be able to call in. Amy is also the author of a number of books including the best selling Letters to Daniel on which the screenplay, which is also award winning, has been based. You will want to hear Amy's story and she will be talking about what it has taken to get to this place where the movie is about to be made. Hopefully, you will meet the crew she has assembled including her musical director and composer, Valyo Genoff. As always there might be some surprises. You will not want to miss this show. Sorry for the late notice, but anyone who misses the live show can hear it in the archives. Just click on the link and you will be able to hear it.
Can you believe it's almost Halloween? The stores are setting fall aside for Christmas, but here at What's Write for Me, it's time to talk about books. Okay, to be fair, it's always time to talk about books, because that's what we love.
Wednesday, October 25, we're joined by two outstanding authors, Diana Y. Paul and Maggie Tideswell.
Diana, author of Things Unsaid is new to the show, and we're delighted she could join us to talk about her debut novel. Welcome, Diana!
Joining us for, I believe, the third time, is Maggie Tideswell author of Dark Moon, Silent Night, Runaway Couple and more. We're thrilled to have her back again.
Be sure to join us. You never know what's going to happen, but you can be sure it will be fun!
Happy Halloween.
I love Halloween. We get wonderful visits from the neighborhood trick or treaters. My two guests for October, Randy Rawls and Sue Owens Wright, will only have treats for you though, no tricks....maybe.
Mystery author Randy Rawls grew up in northeastern North Carolina. Randy has been an avid reader all of his life and has tried to incorporate what he has learned from the best into his writing. Randy may live in South Florida now, but his heart resides in Texas.
Sue Owens Wright is an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, DWAA, Sisters in Crime, PEO International, Sierra Pastel Society, SSPCA, and Daughters of the American Revolution. Her newest novel is "The Secret of Bramble Hill".
I hope you can stop by for a chat.
TODAY I WELCOME BACK ONE OF MY FAVE AUTHORS DELLANI OAKES. AUTHOR OF THE LONE WOLF SERIES, TEAGUE MCMURTRY BOOKS AND HER NEW NOVEL SO MUCH IT HURTS DEBUTS NOV 1ST GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO DELLANI OAKES
It's already October and, in some parts of the world, it's getting chilly and the leaves are turning. Not here in Florida, but somewhere! We're ready to sit by the fire and crack open a book. (Or, like here in Florida, it's still so hot, we don't want to go outside) In any case, we want to read. Today's guests are ready to entertain us and entice us with their stories. So, hot or cold, inside or out, fall or spring, have a listen!
Our first guest is no stranger to the show. In fact, I think this is his fourth time visiting with us. Gary D. Henry is the author of In the Manor of Heather Black, Witchwoods, Groundsmen of Sleepy Hollow and many more. Welcome Back, Gary!
Our second guest was supposed to be on a few weeks ago, but wasn't able to make it. We're delighed to welcome Eden Walker, author of One Night in Venice coming soon from Tirgearr Publishing. Hello, Eden!
Our third guest is also new to the show and we're so glad she could join us. Alisha Knaff author of School of Sight and the Four Windows Serialized stories of ghosts, fairies, revolutionaries, vampires, and magical artifacts in Seattle. Howdy, Alisha!
Be sure to tune in while we chat with these three amazing authors!
Tune in on Thursday, September 28, 2017, when host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Gary Gregory, poet and editor, and Judy Alter, who is a returning guest author. Judy will be talking about her new book, The Color of Fear and Gary will be discussing his work editing the anthology, Breathing Words: A Year of Writing Together, he did with several other poets. Besides Gary, it is hoped many of the poets who are in the anthology will call into the show. As always, there might be some surprise guests and the host invites everyone to the chat room where you can talk directly with guests and with the host. You won't want to miss this
Also, as in past shows, you never know what might happen! .
The nip of fall is in the air (some places, not so much here in Florida), and our thoughts turn to curling up with a hot cup of tea and a good book. Today's guests specialize in fantasy, and that sounds like a lot of fun!
Returning guest, Ruth Davis Hays, is the author of the fantasy series Translations from Jorthus. Her books include: The Dawnstone Tale, The Convergence, and The Excursion.
New to the show is Merri Halma author of Indigo Travelers and the Dragon's Blood Sword and Indigo Travelers and the Keys to the Shadowlands.
Step into another realm and join us as we chat to these two amazing ladies!
Hello all. Fall is in the air. My guests for September are S.L. Smith and Judy Alter.
During S.L. Smith's thirty-two years with the state department of public safety, she worked with law enforcement and fire officials at the state, county and municipal levels. All three of her previous books include a social issue. In Blinded by the Sight, it’s homelessness. For book two, Running Scared, it’s the impacts of a failing marriage on the kids. Book three, Murder on a Stick, addresses a plight faced by many of the elderly. Smith is a member of Sisters in Crime and divides her time between Minnesota and Florida.
Judy Alter is the author of six books in the Kelly O’Connell Mysteries, two books in the Blue Plate Café Mysteries; and two in the Oak Grove Mysteries. Pigface and the Perfect Dog follows The Perfect Coed in this series of mysteries set on a university campus. Judy is no stranger to college campuses. She attended the University of Chicago, Truman State University in Missouri, and Texas Christian University, where she earned a Ph.D. and taught English. For twenty years, she was director of TCU Press, the book publishing program of the university. The author of many books for both children and adults primarily on women of the American West, she retired in 2010 and turned her attention to writing contemporary cozy mysteries.
I hope you can join us.
WELCOME BACK TO WRITERS ROUND TABLE. TODAY I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF CHATTING WITH JJ MARSTEAD AUTHOR OF TACKLING LAUREN. AMONGST MANY OTHERS. SIT BACK AND ENJOY AS WE TALK ABOUT ALL THINGS ROMANCE
Summer's come to an end and all thoughts turn to school—not! If you're like me, you want to avoid school books and find something to entertain you. The folks at Endless Ink Publishing House will do just that!
Today, we welcome Julian Fernandes, author and publisher at Endless Ink.
Also on board are author Christina DZA Marie, and illustrator John Hawkins.
This is a step into outer space, the future and all things alien. The truth is out there – and even if it's not, the folks at Endless Ink will make it your reality.
Join us as we blast into the cosmos with the folks at Endless Ink.
Hello everyone. It's good to be back. Please join me and my August 15th guests. Together we will talk more about being an author. How each of us goes about creating characters and plot.
Every story is as individual as a snowflake. I love learning how an author thinks, how stories come to them, and how their upbringing and life choices infulence their tales.
I hope you can stop by and visit with us.
Summer's coming to an end, but it's still hot and steamy with these gals around. This month, Dellani and Christina welcome erotic authors Brownell Landrum, Eden Walker and Jordon Monroe. Things are getting hot here on Tea Time, so break out the iced tea and a fan!
Brownell Landrum is the author of Fifty Shades Deeper, and the Duet series, as well as other sizzling stories. Welcome, Brownell!
Eden Walker is the author of One Night in Venice coming soon from Tirgearr Publishing. Hello, Eden!
Jordon Monroe is the author of One Night in Washington, Not Sorry and several erotic short stories. Hiya, Jordon!
All three ladies will share excerpts from their hot and sultry stories, so if you're easily offended, this is not the show for you. However, for those who like it hot, so be sure to tune in. (Language will still be PG13)
On Thursday, July 26 at 4pm EDT host of Red River Radio Tales from the Pages, Barbara Ehrentreu, welcomes Gwen Mayo and Sarah Glenn, co-authors of their new book, Murder on the Mullet Express and Jamie Cortland, author of Dying to Dance and award winning poet. All of these authors come from Florida, and they all write mysteries. Please join us for this unique show. In addition, there might be a surprise caller who will be sharing information about her career that no one knows yet. As many who have heard past shows, you never know what will happen on this show!
It's July and time to celebrate! To do that, we've invited two great authors to be on the show. Please join us in welcoming two newcomers to the broadcast.
Caleb Monroe is the author of Breaking Free, a teen reader book from Progressive Rising Phoenix Press. We're so happy to have him on the show. Welcome, Caleb!
Also with us is romance author, Danielle Zwissler, author of The Man I'll Marry, Mommy for Christmas, The Boy Next Door, Yuletide Bride and more.
Join us for a fun filled show with lots of laughs!
Summer is officially here and what better way to kick off the start than to talk about books! Or to read books, or write books? We love reading, writing and talking about books. So do our three guests today. Two are new, but one is a back for another visit.
First of all, please welcome back my buddy Alfred Jendrasik. Al lives a few miles from me, but he's a displaced Pittsburgh boy. He's the author of I Met God at the Beach, Mysterious Tales of Colton Trane and The Other Side of Life series. Welcome back, Al!
Next, we're delighted to have Stephanie Barr on the show. She's the author of dark fantasy novels Beast Within, Tarot Queen, Nine Lives and many more. Welcome to the show, Stephanie! We're delighted to have you here.
Last, but by no means least, we're so pleased to have author Jerry Pociask joining us. Jerry is the author of Grandma, Me and Tree and Call Me Grandpa, a Man's Wish for Hist Grandchild. Welcome to the show, Jerry! We're so happy to have you visit.
On Thursday, June 22, 2017,at 4pm EDT, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes author Betty Jean Craige and Susan Joyner Stumpf to Red River Radio Tales from the Pages. Betty Jean Craige is a retired University Professor Emerita of Comparative Literature and she is a multi-published author of both non-fiction and fiction books. With her will be Susan Joyner-Stumpf who is also an author as well as a poet and publisher. Susan has been a guest here before talking about her many published works and she will be talking about her new magazine from Wildfire Publications. As always there might be some people calling into the show and you are welcome to both call and join the chat room. This is another show you will not want to miss!
I HAVE TWO FANTASTIC FUN LADIES JOINING ME TODAY. PLEASE GIVE A WARM HELLO TO ANDI LAWRENCOVNA AND DARLENE KUNCYTES TO TALK FANTASY HOT ROMANCE AND ALL THINGS WRITING. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A GREAT TIME SO SETTLE IN AND GET READY FOR A FUN SHOW. SUSPEND YOUR DISBELIEF AND PRETEND VAMPS WERES AND WITCHES DO WALK AMONGST US ....
School's out! Time to sit around the pool, kick back on the beach, climb a mountain or swim a lake. Maybe you'd like a safari in Africa or an epic, post-apocalyptic journey? Perhaps flying like a dragon is more your speed? Whatever your fancy, our authors can take you there. We have three amazing and diverse guests on our show, so relax and enjoy!
One author is no stranger to the show. I'm not sure how many visits he's made, but I think this is his fifth. We just love having him back. Please join me in welcoming CW Lovatt author of And Then it Rained, Adventures of Charlie Smithers, Josiah Stubb & Wild Wolf's Twisted Tales.
Our next two guests are new to the show, and we're so pleased to have them join us.
Are dragons your passion? Then you'll love books by J.S. Burke. Her flights of fantasy introduce readers to a whole new look at creatures of the air and sea. J.S. Burke is the author of The Dragon Dreamer and Dragon Lightning.
Our third guest is someone I met because he was hosting an event for sci-fi authors, to which he welcomed me. I'm delighted to return the favor. S.A. Gibson is the author of Asante's Gullah Journey, After the Collapse Series and other wonderful sci-fi books.
Welcome to all our authors! Please join us Monday, June 12 at 4 PM Eastern as we chat with them.
Sumer Is Icumen In! Though I'm tempted to burst into song, I'll spare my audience hearing me sing. But I still intend to talk to three amazing authors. Two are new and one's a returning guest—and we're so pleased to have them with us. On Wednesday, May 31—Make Note of the Special Day—we welcome these lovely ladies.
First, returning guest, Maya Tyler author of Vampire's Tale and Dream Hunter. Welcome back, Maya!
New to the show, we welcome Cindy Tomamichel author of Druid's Portal: The First Journey. Hello, Cindy!
Also new to the show, welcome JM Robison author of The War Queen. Hello, JM!
Be sure to tune in for this special day, but the same great time – 4:00 PM EDT on the Red River Network
On Thursday, May 25, 2017, host Barbara Ehrentreu is happy to present Cynthia Sharp and Eleanor Kuhns. Cynthia has just published her first YA novel, Marcie of the Stars. She also has written How to Write Poetry and has edited and contributed to Poetic Portions. Cynthia is a good friend of the host and once you hear her reading her poetry you will understand why she is a popular speaker and reader in her native city of Vancouver. Eleanor Kuhns is the winner of the Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel award for 2011. Her book is called: The Devil's Cold Dish. If you like mystery you are going to want to listen to this show. Adding to the mix are Gwen Mayo and Sarah Glenn who have written a mystery set in the 1920's called Murder on the Mullet Express. We might also be giving you a few new recipes from Cynthia's anthology. As always, you are not going to want to miss this show. Listeners are welcome to call in and join in the chat room where you might also be able to chat with the guests as well as the host. For those who cannot listen at the time it is live, this show will be in archives a few minutes after the show is over and you can listen by clicking on the link at any time.
Barbi Barnard, is married to a retired Oilfield worker and lives in the Northwest of Louisiana. Mother of three children of hers and two stepchildren, she and her husband adopted another teenager. Six kids and eleven grandchildren later there isn’t as much time as retirement promised. Happily they are expecting their 12th grandchild in the fall of 2017.
Writing was a way to pass time between library visits as a young child and continued when she needed stories to read to her children. In the spring of 2014 she sat to write her first adult story to publish. With advice and coaching from the Indie Authors she followed on Facebook she published soon after. At this time there are seven books and one short story in an Anthology.
Barbi, writes in multiple genre's.
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorBarbiBarnard/
https://www.amazon.com/Barbi-Barnard/e/B00V99A1GE/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1491167351&sr=1-2-ent
Hello and happy Mother's Day.
My guests for May are Jamie Cortland and Linda Lee Kane.
Linda Lee Kane is an author of fantasies, thrillers, and contemporary fiction works.
Jamie Cortland has spent most of her life in the Sun Belt. She attended St. Petersburg Jr. College in St. Petersburg, FL, business school in Tampa, FL, and the Laguna Beach School of Art in Laguna Beach, CA. She has won many awards for poetry in both literary and poetry magazines.
Come on by and give a listen as I learn more about these two talented ladies.
Wow, where did April go???? It's that time again and I am back.... I have had the extreme please of hosting Anna Celeste Burke a couple of years ago and I am always glad to have her return.... Anna's been busy writing and she recently released her latest Georgie Shaw --MURDER AT SEA OF PASSENGER X and rumor has it she is penning box 6 in the series. Anna is also close to releasing Book 4 of the Jessica Huntington Desert Cities mysteries A DEAD MOTHER!!!! and Book 3 in The Corsario Cove series --like Gnarly and Righteous dudes!!!! I am looking forward to hearing about her contribution to the boxed set she is part of as well ----So tune in and buckle up this will be a fun show. SURFS UP DUDES
Is it May already? To help us greet the month, we welcome three wonderful authors. All of them have been on before and we're delighted to have them back with us.
Brian Briscoe is the author of The Conflict Etiquette Handbook: The Art of Behaving Well in the Midst of Conflict and Juke: A Blues Novel. Hi, Brian.
Christy Nicholas is the author of Legacy of Hunger; Ireland- Mythical, Magical, Mystical – A Guide to Hidden Ireland; Scotland – Stunning, Strange and Secret – a Guide to Hidden Scotland.
Whit McClendon is the author of Mage's Burden and Gart's Road.
Today, Dellani and Christina welcome guests from Progressive Rising Phoenix Press. First up, author/ publisher Amanda Thrasher, whose books for children and young adults both amuse and inspire her readers. She is the author of such works as The Greenlee Project, Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch and Bitter Betrayal.
Other guests are:
Darrell Bartell author of Barry and the Vampire in the Rosedale Encounter and Ten-Five: You're Going Home, Marine!
Matthew Gene author of Hope and Terminus X.
William Speir author of King's Ransom; Arthur, King; Legacy of the Grand Master and many more.
Join the fun while we chat about books, writing and publishing the Rising Phoenix way!
My guests for April are Lida Sideris and Bob Doerr. Both write mysteries, but their styles and stories are different as night and day.
Bob grew up in a military family, graduated from the Air Force Academy, then had a twenty-eight career of his own in the Air Force. While serving In the Air Force Bob specialized in criminal investigations and counter intelligence which shows in the books that he writes.
Like her heroine Corrie Locke, Lida worked as an entertainment lawyer for a film studio in Hollywood, California. Lida resides in the northern tip of Southern California with her family, their rescue shepherds, and a flock of uppity chickens. She was one of two national recipients of the Helen McCloy/Mystery Writers of America scholarship for mystery writing.
Two very different styles of mystery for you to enjoy. Stop by and join me as I learm nore about each of them.
IT'S APRIL AND SPRING FINALLY. THIS MONTH I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF CHATTING WITH ONE OF MY FAVE AUTHORS WHO WRITES PROBABLY MORE THAN HE SLEEPS--THE VERY PROLIFIC GARY D HENRY. GARY'S STORIES WILL MAKE YOU THINK AND SLEEP WITH THE LIGHTS ON. PLEASE WELCOME GARY WHO HAS A LOT OF NEW RELEASES AND UPCOMING PROJECTS. ALSO SAY A VERY HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO GARY. SIT BACK AND GET READY FOR A FUN CONVERSATION!
Is it really April already? We're greeting the Spring with the fantastic authors. Two are new, and one is a familiar voice on Tea Time. Please join us in welcoming them!
First up, our good buddy, William Beck, author of political thrillers Red 7, Crosscurrents and Caribbean Agenda. Welcome back, William!
Next, we welcome historical romance author Aleigha Siron, author of Finding My Highlander. She's new to the show and I know we're going to have a wonderful time.
Also new is dark fantasy author Andy Peloquin, author of Blade of the Destroyer, Child of the Night Guild, Gateway to the Past and others. Welcome, Andy!
It's great to have this interesting and diverse group on the show. As always, the talk will be (mostly) about books, but who knows where the time will take us?
Join us!
On Thursday, March 23, 2017, host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes award-winning poet, Lily Swarn and YA author, Linda L. Kane. Lily is published in several anthologies that feature poets from all over the world. The latest anthology in which she is published, The Virtual Reality, has her poems in English. She is published in several other anthologies with her poems in both Hindi and Italian. We are lucky to be speaking with her because she usually lives in India. However, she is visiting her daughter and is available to speak with us in the US. Linda L. Kane is a young adult author and loves horses. Her book, Chilled to the Bones was recently published. For all of my friends who like mysteries, you will love to hear this show, because this is a mystery and after reading a few chapters I am anxious to see what happens. As always you are invited to join us in the chat room during the show and also you can ask questions either in the chat room or you can call into the show. Usually, there are always a few surprise callers too. You will not want to miss this show!
Today, Dellani and Christina are delighted to welcome Wes Kirk, author and artist to the show for the first time. Wes is the author of After Sanity: Corportate Aspirations and has a blog called Creative Kirk. We're delighted to have him on the show.
Also joining us is author/ promotor Karen Vaughan. Karen will be talking about her own work, but also is stepping in for one of her clients, Paul Nosach, who was going to be on the show, but real life interfered. Karen has authored a collection of humor filled murder mysteries.
Paul Nosach has written several suspense novels, among them Blazing Hearts, Bloody Hearts & Broken Hearts.
March is all about the guys. My guests are R Lawson Gamble, Rich to those lucky enough to know him, and John R. Beyer.
Rich is known for his pictorial history of Las Alamos, CA and his Zack Tolliver, mystery series. But he has also written a middle grade fantasy novel, Payu's Journey, and it's this that I want to talk with him about.
John spen nearly ten years in law enforcement in Southern CA as a street cop, a training officer and a member of the elite SWAT team, and it shows in his writing. John is a new author to me, but I loved Operation Scorpion.
I hope you can drop buy and join the coversation as I talk with these two guys and learn more about them and their creating process.
Stephanie Bell, is a multi-award winning and Emmy-nominated producer with over 20 years of experience in production and business & legal affairs. She started her career as an actress studying under Academy Award winning director Mike Nichols. Her move from NYC to LA shifted her career from acting to producing. Stephanie's first feature, the sci-fi thriller Inverse, won multiple best sci-fi awards and is currently being distributed. She also served as line producer on the web-series Her Story, about transgender women in Los Angeles, which was nominated for an Emmy. Her current feature, I Am Still Here, about the horrific child sex slavery industry in the US, will premiere on Sunday, February 19th at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival and has already won Best Independent Feature, as well as being nominated for over 15 awards. She recently formed the production company, BelLipoma Entertainment, with her partner Michael Lipoma. The company’s goal is to entertain, impact and inspire.
LISTEN UP AND BE AFRAID VERY AFRAID BECAUSE MY GUEST ANDY PELOQUIN WRITES THE KIND OF BOOKS TO SEND CHILLS UP YOUR SPINE AND MAKE YOU WANT TO SLEEP WITH THE LIGHTS ON! TO QUOTE ANDY ON AMAZON:
Fantasy provides us with an escape, a way to forget about our mundane problems and step into worlds where anything is possible. It transcends age, gender, religion,race, or lifestyle--it is our way of believing what cannot be, delving into the unknowable, and discovering hidden truths about ourselves and our world in a brand new way. Fiction at its very best!
SIT BACK AND GRAB A SNACK LISTEN TO ANDY TALK ABOUT HIS WORK!
Today's show welcomes spring (or for one of our guests, the fall)! Join the fun when Dellani and Christina chat with Livy Broussard, Maureen Larter and Savannah Verte. It's Tea Time with an international flair, since one of our guests is from Australia!
Livy Broussard has a website devoted to surviving eating disorders, as well as being the author of creative non-fiction.
Maureen Larter joins us from New South Wales. She is the author of several children's books like Candy Cow and the Caterpillar or Broken Wing; Book 1 of the Fairies of Aurora. She also has a variety of Simple Gardening Guides.
Savannah Verte is a paranormal and fanstasy author whose books include Sultry & Sinful, Book of Time, CASE Revelations and more!
Welcome to all these lovely ladies. I know we're going to have a fantastic time together.
Please tune in on Thursday, February 23, 2017 when host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes two amazing guests. One is Susan Strecker, bestselling author of Nowhere Girl and Amy Leigh McCorkle, an up and coming filmmaker who will be talking about her new films: Broken and Black Gold: The Trail to Standing Rock. Quoting from the Press Release: "Black Gold: The Trail to Standing Rock is an indictment of just how far the oil industry and banks will go for the bottom line. This is the story behind the tragedy at Standing Rock that came to a horrific conclusion that saw the water protectors burning their shelters and cars rather than be raided by the militarized police and the arrest of all remaining protestors on Feb. 22. Including the press which was caught up in this. Women were the last remaining protestors and were all arrested. Black Gold tells the story of what went on behind closed door(s) and what led up to the biggest and longest protest of its kind in the history of the United States. And the price we all pay when (we) stand up for the truth." As usual, we will be branching off into other subjects in the second hour of the show and you will be able to ask questions of our guests. Please feel free to stop by the chat room and enjoy the conversation there while the show is in progress. I do say this a lot, but this is a show you will not want to miss. Amy's film is very timely and Susan's books are not to be missed either. A clip of Amy's film, "Broken" can be seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fr_wIb6_Q9E.
It's that time of year again! Dellani and Christina welcome Kemberlee Shortland of Tirgearr Publishing for their fantastic Birthday Bash! Also on the show, three of Tirgearr's Authors: Susan Clayton-Goldner, Jenne Marsland and Maya Tyler. Tune in for fun, laughs and a special birthday bash offer from Tirgearr!
Susan Clayton-Golder is author of A Bend in the Willow.
Jenne Marsland is author of Where the Heart Is and To Capture the Sky.
Maya Tyler is author of A Vampire's Tale
Kemberlee Shortland is publisher and author of The Carmel Charmers series, The Irish Pride Series, and many more.
We're looking forward to joining Tirgearr for another Happy Birthday!
Hello all. Hope you had an enjoyable Valentines's Day. I have three guests for my February show. Gwen Mayo, Sarah E. Glenn and Eleanor Kuhns.
All of these ladies like to dabble in mystery.
Gwen Mayo is passionate about blending her loves of history and mystery. She lives in Safety Harbor, Florida. Gwen is the author of the Nessa Donnelly mysteries and co-author of the Old Crows stories with Sarah Glenn.
Sarah E. Glenn has a B.S. in journalism. Sarah's says her most interesting job was working the reports desk for the police department in Lexington,Kentucky, where she learned that criminals really are dumb.
Eleanor Kuhns is the 2011 winner of the Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel.
I am so looking forward to speaking with these three ladies. I hop you can join us.
Shhh, it's a secret! Don't tell anyone, but our guests today write under assumed names. They prefer to remain nameless - until the show, of course. Not all authors write under their own names, preferring the anonymity of a pseudonym. Or, they use a different name for each genre they write. I know an author who writes under seven different names - one of them is hers - and I honestly can't remember which. In any case, both my guests today use pseudonyms for some of their writing. In case you didn't know, so do Christina and I.
Today, we will talk about why we use psedonyms. If it's more than one, how do we manage to market with multiple names? It's sure to be a lot of fun as my mystery guests share.
On Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 4PM EST host of Red River Radio Tales from the Pages, Barbara Ehrentreu, welcomes author and publisher Susan Joyner Stumpf and PA and author promoter Alicia Paige Boggs. Susan Joyner Stumpf has more than 30 books of poetry and fiction. She has also published many books for other authors. Susan is also an accomplished graphic artist and her art enhances her work. She has designed all of her book covers and she is a very unique artist in many ways. You can find more information about her here: https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Joyner-Stumpf/e/B00BFN2ATU. Also on the program will be Alicia Paige Boggs, who is the friend and promoter of many authors. As usual, there may be some surprise callers and you are welcome to join us in the chat room to enhance your experience. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call into the number on this page.
Join us for the first What's Write for Me of 2017. Our guests couldn't be more different, but they do share the same middle initial.
In the first hour, Dellani and Christina will welcome thriller author, Robert W. Walker, whose books include Pure Instinct, Primal Instinct and Fatal Instinct.
In the second hour, Dellani and Christina will chat with children's author Laura W. Eckroat. Her books include Life of Bud, Red Goes to Kindergarten and What's in the Corner?
This will be a fun, enlightening and intersting show, so please be sure to join us!
Happy New Year. I hope you all enjoyed the holidays. I'm excited to have as my guest for January, Wanda Snow Porter and Robert Calkins. I've had the pleasure of meeting both of these great authors in person.
Wanda grew up in a small town on the California Coast riding horseback on land that once was a part of a old Mexcian land grant. She is an avid horsewoman who has owned and trained horses all of her life, and it shows in the stories that she writes.
Bob Calkins has been a search and rescue dog handler in western Washington state for more than a dozen years. He currently searches with K9 Ruger, a four year old Golden Retiever.
I love the books I've read by both of these authors. Come on by and listen as I get to know more about them and their writing life.
4 yrs ago sometime in May, Two of my Facebook besties cornered me on Dellanis Tea time to announce that I needed my own show. Every January I have Dellani Oakes and Rachel Rueben on WRITERS ROUND TABLE to celebrate and say thanks ladies. Today we are talking books and what inspires to write!!!
Christina and Dellani ring in the New Year with the first show of 2017. As we've done for several years, we take the opportunity to relax after the holidays and invite other of the Red River Radio hosts to join us. This year, we're delighted to welcome two of our dear friends, Barbara Ehrentreau and Karen Vaughan.
Barbara Ehrentreu is and outstanding poet and author of After, If I Could Be Like Jennifer Taylor and You'll Probably Forget Me: Living With and Without Hal.
Karen Vaughan is the author of Dead Comic Standing, Jamaica Dead, Daytona Dead, Left for Dead, Holmes in America and many more.
Dellani and Christina will also be chatting along with their guests. Among the subjects for discussion, the Author Addiction as well as building and expressing your creativity.
It's our last show of 2016 and we're celebrating with authors Gail Cavanaugh and Jim Hughes.
Gail Cavanaugh is the author of Beyond My Imagination: How Music Changes Our Lives and Retailer's Guide to Merchant Services: From Storefront to Internet.
Jim Hughes is the author of C Through Marriage.
Both authors will discuss their work with us. Along the way, we're bound to have some fun! Tune in live or catch our podcast. Meanwhile, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year from all of us at Red River.
Happy Holidays. Another year about to end. I hope it was a good for all of you.
My guests for December are J. Diane Bechtle and Vanessa Ryan. What two powerful lady authors. I love stories, fiction or no-fiction, with strong female characters, and Diane and Vanessa's books did not disapoint me.
In J. Diane Bechtle's book, I know Something and So Do You, she opens up her life to us in a candid way.
With Vanessa Ryan's, A Palette for Murder, we are whisked away to New Mexico, where Lana Davis,an insurance investigator, gets more than she bargains while searching for a man who has inherited money from his great aunt.
I'm curious to see what approach these ladies took to create these books. I think you'll also find their processes interesting. Please stopy by if you can.
As friends and family prepare for the holidays, our authors are preparing to sell their books. Whether paperback, hardcover or electronic, books make great gifts! Our guests have some of the best, so we hope you'll check them out.
After too long a time, we welcome back Elaine Littau, author of Luke's Legacy, Running to Her Future, The Eyes of a Stranger and many more. We're delighted to have her with us again.
Also returning is L. Pepper Langlinais, author of The Fall and Rise of Peter Stoller, Manifesting Destiny, The Mystery of the Last Line and many more. We're pleased to have her back.
Last, but not least, we welcome an author for the first time. Gerald Darnell, author of The Price of Beauty in Strawberry Land and other Carson Reno Mystery Series, Please Don't Wake Me Until It's Time to Go, and he is featured in the Mystery Gone Mad boxed set.
Is it fairies, learning about nature, science fiction, a new twist on cyber bullying or a Christmas Story, that you love? Today's show will have it all and some new twists as my guests will tell us what they love about the others writing.
Authors Amanda Thrasher, Jannifer Powelson, Matthew Gene and Linda Boyden will join host Marta Moran Bishop to discuss all of these things and more.
Perhaps, there will be a surprise or two in store for the audience. The chat room will be open for questions and possibly more.
Dellani and Christina are delighted to welcome back two fantastic authors, and greet a new one.
First up is our pal Whit McClendon, author of Mage's Burden and Gart's Road. Whit will be on from 4 to 4:40 to chat about his work.
Second is newcomer, Brian Briscoe, author of The Conflict Etiquette Handbook: The Art of Behaving Well in the Midst of Conflict and Juke: A Blues Novel. Brian will be on from 4:40 to 5:20.
Third, our buddy Gary D. Henry, author of In the Manor of Heather Black, Falling Waters, Witchwoods, and more. Gary will come on from 5:20 to 6:00.
We look forward to chatting with each of our authors. As always, dust off your speakers, kick back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the show!
Happy Thanksgiving. Wow, November. Almost another year behind us. My two guests for this month's No Limits, Gerrie Ferris Finger and Katherine Prairie, are a fantastic way to draw 2016 to a close.
Gerrie grew up in Missouri, then went south to write for the Atlantic Consitution. She visited the Tabacco roads of Georgia and Alabama and the narrow, historic streets of New Orleans. Her latest novel is American Nights, a Moriah Dru/Richard Lake mystery.
Katherine is a geologist and a IT specialist. She stepped away from the petroleum industry to follow her passion for writing. She lives in Vancouver Canada where she quietly plots murder and mayhem under the watchful eyes of her cat.
Stop by and join me as I talk with these talented ladies.
Welcome to a special edition of Writers roundtable. Today we are getting spacey. Today we talk to Dellani Oakes author of the LONE WOLF series, Jim Henry author of the Antiquity Calais books and Stephanie Osborne of the Displaced Detective series. Sit back and prepare to be wowed! Set your imaginations to stun and go where several authors have gone before!
Welcome fall! Ready for cooler weather Dellani and Christina are also welcoming two wonderful authors to chat about their work today.
First is newcomer, Cheryl Kerr author of See Ya and Photofinish.
Second is Canadian writer, CW Lovatt author of And Then it Rained Adventures of Charlie Smithers, Josiah Stubb & Wild Wolf's Twisted Tales
Both authors will discuss their work, inspiration, their writing style and anything else that occurs to the host. As always, expect silliness, hilarity and just plain fun. Join us live from 4 - 6 EASTERN time.
In The Spotlight: with host Marta Moran Bishop and Guests, Dellani Oakes, Karen Vaughan and Viv Drewa, as we discuss characters, plots, great books and what we like most in each others work. This episode is sponsored by Give A Book and will have surprising and fun quirks, while we dream up scenarios, you think can't happen.
Dellani Oakes writes in multiple genres, though,is best known for her fabulous romance novels.
Karen Vaughan is a mystery writer, best known for her Laura and Gerry Series and whose main character is a corpse magnet.
Viv Drewa among other talents is best known for her paranormal works.
We had a hiccup with Hurricane Matthew blustering through, but we're back on track and ready to rock. Dellani and Christina are delighted to welcome three of their favorite horror/ paranormal authors.
Deborah Cihon, author of My Paranormal Diaries, always has some spine tingling, real life ghost stories to share. She's back to thrill us with a spooky tale or two!
Elizabeth Black is the author of Don't Call Me Baby, Trouble in Thigh High Boots, Like a Myth and many others. She's been known to give us a chill, so we know she won't disappoint!
Joining us all the way from South Africa is Maggie Tideswell, author of Dark Moon, Silent Night, Runaway Couple and more. Maggie also has her fair share of creepy stories to relate!
So, put on your costumes, break out the candy and listen closely as these ghostly gals weave their tingly tales.
October. Happy Halloween, just a bit early. My two guests for October, Carl Brookins and Doctor Betty Jean Craige are certainly treats, not tricks.
After Carl Brookins retired, he began a new life as an author and reviewer. Inner Passage, A Superior Mystery, and Old Silver are part of his Michael Tanner/ Mary Whitney sailing series. The latest in the series is Inside Passage.
Doctor Betty Jean Craige has published five books in the fields of Spanish Poetry, modern literature, history of ideas, politics, ecology, and art. Her latest book is, Fairfield's Auction.
I hope you can drop by for a visit.
30-year veteran filmmaker Todd E. Braley has over 700 local TV commercials to his credit, two feature-length films, 2 documentaries, 14 short films, 150 news magazine shows and 105 episodes of a local cooking show. In March 2011, Braley's short film "SILENCE" was accepted at the New Hope Film Festival in New Hope, and in 2012 another short film, “Me, a rapist?” was awarded Best Director and Best Actor at the Yuma Film Festival. 2013 has seen Braley's newest film “LIAR” being accepted into the Grand Junction Film Fest in Grand Junction, Colorado where the filmmaker lives. 2016 brought Braley another award, winning Best Web Series with the series “Surviving the Undead – Season 1” which also aired locally on television on My Network (Cable, DISH & Digital Antenna). Todd has been teaching Acting classes for film on and off for many years, teaching Adults and Children about how to be a “natural actor” not so much teaching a “method” of acting but using yourself as a motivation to bring a character to life. Teaching from a Director's standpoint, Todd has been able to make strides with new actors as well as seasoned talent bringing out the natural emotions needed for a believable performance.
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After a brief hiatus, Dellani and Christina are back! Today, Dellani will chat not only with Karen Vaughan and Anna Celeste Burke, but Christina's alter ego - Rachel Rueben!
Join us for this fun filled chat!
New to the show, Anna Celeste Burke, author of All Hallow's Eve Heist, Love Notes in the Key of Sea, Gnarly New Year and many more.
Also chatting with us, good friend and another Red River Radio host, Karen Vaughan, author of Jamaica Dead, Daytona Dead, Left for Dead, Holmes in America and many more.
Karen and Anna are also featured in a cooperative book set called Mysteries Gone Mad.
Rachel Rueben is an old hand at the talk show, though she's usually the silent minority. Today, we're making her talk about her books Hag, Eternal Bond and her newest venture, Fedelta.
Hello, all. I can't believe summer is almost over....I can't believe it's September already. My guests for September are two ladies with much to share with us, L.M. Browning and J. Diane Bechtle.
L.M. Browning as written a book that takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride. I read The Castoff Children in two days. I wanted to read it quicker, but life interfered.
J. Diane Bechtle's book, I know Something and So Do You, is a frank look into her life. She shares with her readers her personal experiences along the at times bumpy path of her spiritual growth.
I hope you can join me. This is going to be a show to remember.
Maryland Eastern Shore native Robert Blake Whitehill is an award-winning author of the four-title Chesapeake-based Ben Blackshaw Series, with a Book of the Month win from Conversations Book Club for the series opener, Deadrise.
Robert Whitehill is a highly-rated TV writer for several Discovery true crime programs, Whitehill also has screenwriting wins at the Hamptons International Film Festival, the Hudson Valley Film Festival, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Deadrise, Nitro Express, and Tap Rack Bang are all in development as feature films with HatLine Productions.
Robert Whitehill will join Marta Moran Bishop to discuss his Ben Blackshaw Series, the road to film development and what that entails. There may also be some surprises from this great author.
Also, joining us is Stephanie Bell with Hatline Productions.
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On Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 4PM EST - 6PM host Barbara Ehrentreu will be speaking with three talented and multi-published authors. Nina Mansfield is a playright and author of Swimming Alone, a YA novel. Also with her will be Judy Alter, author of The Gilded Cage another YA novel about the Gilded Age in Chicago. Judy was a guest on my blog, Barbara's Meanderings in May. Joining us will be multi-published author Radine Nehring.In 2002, Radine's first mystery novel, A Valley to Die For, was published and, in 2003 became a Macavity Award Nominee. Since that time she has continued to earn writing awards as she enthralls her original fans and attracts new ones with her signature blend of down-home Arkansas sightseeing and cozy amateur sleuthing by active retirees Henry King and Carrie McCrite King. She will be talking about her new novel, A Portrait to Die For. This should be a great show and maybe as always there will be a surprise guest or two popping by to join us. The chat room will be open and as always questions from both the chat room and listeners in the second hour are welcomed.
Today, Dellani and Christina welcome back two guests and greet a new one. Distinguished as being one of Dellani's first guests, we are pleased to have Mark David Gerson on the show again. He is the author of Sara's Year, Moonquest Series, Acts of Surrender, Birthing Your Book and many more.
Also returning is Maria DeVivo , author of Coal Elf and The Rise of Sturd.
New to the show is Dan O'Brien, author of Sixty Prime, Lauren Westlake Mystery series, Society of Dawn series and many more.
Join us in chatting with these three amazing guests on Wednesday, August 24 at 4:00 PM EDT (3 CDT, 2 MDT, 1 PDT)
Host Marta Moran Bishop chats Acting on In The Spotlight with Juan Ortiz and Will Garay, two up and comping actors.
Juan, began acting at a very young age and has been in shows on Spike TV, Discovery TV and many independent films and web series. He will appear in Surviving The Undead for My Network TV as well as many other shows.
Will Garay, began at a young age as a Dj,learning the business of theatrick technician doing the lighting and went to acting school in NYC. Currently he has been cast for Misfits 2 and many other projects.
I LOVE THIS WOMANS WRITING. ANNA CELESTE BURKE has a great way with humor!! It is a great pleasure for me to be able to sit down and talk about writing a series --in her case 3 of them. Strap on your surfboards Grab your black amex cards and let's have some fun. Anna even hinted about a give away during the show so this could be fun.
Today, Christina and Dellani welcome three super authors. Two have been here before, and one is brand new! We can't wait to talk to them.
Our first guest today is not only an incredible author, she's another of our Red River Radio hosts and a dear friend. Please welcome Barbara Ehrentreu, author of After and If I Could Be Like Jennifer Taylor. Welcome, Barbara!
Our next guest is author Eric Williams. His book is Edric the Hatchling Gryphon and Edric the Gryphon Prince. Welcome back, Eric.
Our third guest is new to Tea Time and we are thrilled to have her here. We met during a Facebook Christmas in July event. Please help me welcome Barb Caffrey, author of Elfy on the Loose and A Little Elfy in Big Trouble, as well as Survive the Maelstrom, A Dark and Stormy Night and Joey Maverick which she co-wrote with her late husband, Michael. Welcome, Barb.
Hello to all. Sherice Soloman here. When I heard about this special airing of No Limits I decided I had to be a part of it. Characters Gone Mad. How could I not, and Barbara M Hodges is a bit tied up at the moment...if you know what I mean.
What interesting guests, although, except for one, all are on the rather goody-two-shoes side of things. But perhaps I can make them see things my way.
Tempe Crabtree. Native American, a deputy, blah...blah...blah. But not above using her Indian ways to solve crimes. Humm, calling back the dead and talking with spirits. Now that's intriguing.
Tom Logan. Formerly with the Los Angeles Police Department. Discharged when a false accusation was made against him by a bootlegger he was arresting. False he says. Don't they all say that?
Jenna Pollard Strogan, ah now there's a woman I'd love to have tea with. How many ways has she chosen to leave her lovers...mostly dead it seems.
Magdalena Fuentes. She thinks she can change shape, become a dolphin. She's crazier than I am.
This last one, Eagle Feather, given name Elmore Bernstein...hunter and guide. A Jewish Indian guide? Who is he trying to fool?
This is going to be fun. I'm sorry Barbara will miss it. What will I find out about these characters. Are they all mad? I guess we shall see.
Please join host Barbara Ehrentreu of Red River Radio Tales from the Pages as she welcomes back returning multi published authors Ken and Anne Hicks, and poetry radio host, poet, author and musician, Michael Amidei. Ken and Anne will be talking about their latest book Stone Faces, a middle grade published by my publisher, MuseItUp Publishing. They will also be talking about their other multi genre books too. I first met Michael Amidei on World Poetry Open Mic, a radio show which is dedicated to letting as many people as possible read their poems. He is a co-host with J. Todd Underhill, who has been a guest on the show and J.T Gunter. Together the three of these guys create a fun, friendly and open environment where poets feel comfortable to share their work. Michael Amidei is also a poet and he has published a book of his own poems and thoughts called: The Fall. His second book is coming soon, Wolves of Paris. In addition to being a host, Michael is a gifted musician and he performs both on the show and in many other venues too numerous to list here. He has said he is going to perform on the show, so this is definitely a show you won't want to miss.
Today, Christina and Dellani are joined by two former guests. Welcome back to Rami Ungar and Jake Combs!
Rami Ungar is a horror writer and the author of Reborn City, Quiet Game, Daisy.
Jake Combs is a fantasy writer and the author of Haunted by Shadows.
Join us for this darkly funny episode (with two horror authors and a fantasy writer, could it be anything else?)
*Nikki Guerlain, originally scheduled as a guest, won't be able to join us after all. Look for her in October!
Summer is here. I hope you are making the most of yours. My two guests for July are Kait Carson and Victoria Heckman. I love their books.
Kait Carson says she has led a charmed life. I know from her bio she has led an interesting one. I love that she says, " I wrote five novels...honing voice and characterization, learning sene and setting. The books, some masterpieces of head-hopping, live under my bed. I love them all.
Kait will be talking with us about her latest Hayden Kent mystery, Death by Sunken Treasure.
Victoria Heckman and I both belong to the Central Coast Chapter of Sisters In Crime. She is the author of three mystery series, KO'd in...Hawaii mystery series, The Coconut Man mysteries of Ancient Hawaii and the Elizabeth Murphey Animal Communicator series.
Stop by if you can. It will be a fun hour.
July 16/2016, straight from the UK, Jennie Bonita, the sensational Singer & Entertainer. Jennie, is widely known for her Gloria Estefan Tribute. With her is the Awesome Singer, Author, Poet, Kevin Swarbrick, join host Marta Moran Bishop on 'In The Spotlight.' A Red River Radio Production.
Jennie and Kevin will discuss how they met and became a singing duo. Where the songs originated from, life, love, terrorism and FATE.
Original Music is from the album FATE by Kevin Swarbrick. Sung by Kevin Swarbrick and Jennie Bonita.
Dellani and Christina love chatting with their friends, especially when they are as fun as these three amazing ladies. Karen Vaughan is no stranger to our show, and hosts a great show of her own, The Writer's Round Table. She's got seven books out, the newest is Left for Dead. We're excited she's back on the show with us.
Ruth Davis Hays is a fantasy author extraordinare! She's also a costume designer and artist. Her Translations from Jorthus Series is not to be missed! We're thrilled to have her back on the show.
New to Tea Time is Heather Poinsett Dunbar. With her husband, Chris, she has written some wonderful fantasy novels in the Morrigan's Brood Series. This is Heather's first visit to our show and we're delighted she could finally join us.
As always, our listeners can join us in chat and ask questions of our guests.
On Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 4PM EST - 6PM host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes new guest author Jackie Minniti, author of Jacqueline. Having read this book I can say it is one of the most enjoyable books I have read for this age group. The story is fraught with the feelings of the time in war torn France. Set in Nazi-occupied Rennes, it tells the story of a 10-year-old French girl and the American soldier who befriends her. Jacqueline combines the drama of fiction with the authenticity of personal history in a tale of faith, family, unusual friendships, and the resiliency of the human spirit that will capture the interest of even reluctant readers and give young readers a window into history. We will be discussing what led her to write this book and her life story. In addition to being a middle grade author, Jackie has written an award winning book dealing with ADHD in education called Project June Bug.It won several literary awards including an Eric Hoffer award and a Mom’s Choice Silver Medal and was named Premier Book Awards “Book of the Year." Jackie has several stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul collections. Susan A. Royal is returning to talk about her new novel, Xander's Tangled Web, a fantasy for young adult readers whcih has gypsies, love potions and half truths. Susan has several other books for older readers, From Now On, In My Own Shadow, Not Long Ago. There may be some surprise guests as always and listeners are welcome to call in to ask questions for just to talk with the host or the authors.
Dellani and Christina are delighted to welcome back Janet and Chris Morris for another lively talk about their work as authors, their love of horses, music, mayhem and anything else that strikes the fancy.
Janet has more books and short stories than can be easily counted. Well known for her fantasy and sci-fi work, she has also written historical fiction and any number of other genres. We're thrilled to have her back!
Chris is not only an author, he also is a talented musician and has an amazing speaking voice. He has read several of Janet's works for audiobooks.
It's always fun with the Morrises around. Join us for a lively and entertaining show.
My guests for June are Nicholas Checker and M.E. May. NIcholas is new to the show, but M.E. has talked with me before. I looks forward to catching up with her.
Since 2000 Nicholas has written independent films that have been shown in cinemas and film festivals across the country. His backgroud also includes published, one-act plays. His latest work, a novel, titled Druids, has been published by Oak Tree Press.
M.E. May was the winner of the 2013 Lovey Award for Best First Novel, for Perfidy. She lives in the far northwest suburbs of Chicago with her husband Paul and their white husky, Iris.
M.E. attended Indiana University in Kokomo where she studied Social and Behavioral Sciences. Her interest in the phsychology of humans sparked her curiosity to ask why they commit such heinous acts upon one another.
In creating the Circle City Mystery series, she brings to life fictional characters who work diligently to bring justice to the victims of crime in the city of Indianapolis.
I hope you can drop by and llsten in, and maybe ask a question or two yourself, as I discover more about these two interesting authors.
ALONG CAME A WRITER Radio Show airs on the third Thursday of the month from 12:00 pm--2:00 pm Central, featuring four hosts—Linda Kozar, Jeane Wynn, Lena Nelson Dooley, and Carla Hoch, and four traditionally-published, indie-published authors, speakers and publishing industry professionals.
I try to never go a year without chatting with Mark David, unfortunately our meeting in April had to be rescheduled. Here we are again ready to discuss his work and all things writing. Mark Davids most recent release is a book comemorating his mother Sara's life in SARA'S YEAR. There were more stories to tell so he started AFTER SARA'S YEAR. Wow, how prolific can one man be? Sit back and find out!
As authors, we have to do our own marketing. What works for one person, won't work for another. Today's guests will offer tips about how to make social media work for you, what things they have found helpful, what hasn't worked for them.
Guests today:
Jd Holiday, author of Janoose the Goose, The Spy Game, The Great Snowball Escapade and more.
Karen Vaughan, author of Dead Comic Standing, Jamaica Dead, Daytona Dead and more.
Marta Moran Bishop, author of Dinky the Nurse Mare's Foal, The Between Times, Darkness Descends ane more.
Be sure to join us in the chat room to ask your social media questions!
On Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 4PM EST - 6PM host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Amy Leigh McCorkle to Red River Radio Tales from the Pages. Amy is bringing the cast of her upcoming movie, "Letters to Daniel" and we will be hearing from a few of them during the program. She will also be talking about the Kickstarter, which is already underway to raise money so she can do the film. This film will be using the award winning screenplay, "Letters to Daniel" which describes Amy's struggle with mental illness and how she was able to control it and find a way to lead a fairly normal life with bipolar disease. The screenplay came from the letters Amy wrote in her blog, which was turned into a book and then became the screenplay. Amy will be talking about everything that it takes to make a movie and why the Kickstarter is so important for the success of this endeavor. Anyone who is interested in giving to the Kickstarter can do so before, during or after the show here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1638215327/letters-to-daniel-an-independent-feature
Red River Radio What's Write for Me presents Lori, Marta and Stephen. Dellani and Christina chat with authors from all over the world, from all genres. Join them when they chat with three wonderful authors, Wednesday, May 25 at 4 PM Eastern on Blog Talk Radio.
Returning to the show, after far too long, Marta Moran Bishop, author of Jewell in the Dark Series, The Void, Dinky: The Nurse Mare's Foal and many more.
Lori Safranek author of Blade, Smudge and Slaughter House: the serial killer edition, and more.
Stephen Schwertley author of Enemy in the Heartland and Revenge Unleashed.
Join us in the chat room as you listen to this fun filled and informative chat!
ALONG CAME A WRITER Radio Show airs on the third Thursday of the month from 12:00 pm--2:00 pm Central, featuring four hosts, and four fascinating guests, which include both traditionally and indie-published authors, speakers and publishing industry professionals. Our hosts are: Linda Kozar, Jeane Wynn, Lena Nelson Dooley, and Carla Hoch.
My guests for May are Amy M. Bennett and Larry and Lorna Collins.
Amy grew up in Texas, but has lived most of her life in New Mexico. She is the author of the Black Horse Campground series. The latest which is titled, At The End of the Crossroads.
Larry and Lorna Collins were raised in Alhambra, CA. They were both on the team that built the Universal Studios Theme Park in Osaka, Japan.
Their memoir of the expereince titled, 31 Months in Japan: The Building of a Theme Park, was a EPPIE finalist. Their latest book is The Memory Keeper, a historical novel of San Jaun Capistrano.
Please stop by and chat with me as I chat with them.
I get double pleasure as this month I get to talk to 3 authors. During the first hour I play host to 2 very distnct Childrens authors Amanda M Thrasher (also writes YA's THE GREENLEE PROJECT) and Sherril Cannon author of Manner Man and most recently THE GOLDEN RULE!
Hour two brings back Chuck Lovatt to talk about CHARLIE SMITHERS ADVENTURES DOWN UNDER and his book AND THEN IT RAINED ACOLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES.
Sit back and relax. Enjoy the show!
Creativity is an amazing thing, fleeting, ephemeral, enthralling. What is it? Where does it come from? Is it the mythical muse or a source deep within? Join Dellani and Christina as they welcome Dominick Domingo, author and illustrator of the Nameless Prince and his talented sister, author and creativity coach, Rene Urbanovich.
Together, we will explore creativity, how to find it, how to keep it and, most importantly, how to embrace it. This will be not only an entertaining show, but very informative. Please join us.
On Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 4PM EST I have the pleasure of presenting returning guest, esteemed poet and author, Phillip Matthew Roberts. Mr. Roberts has published the acclaimed book, Lost and Found, which contains poetry which as one reviewer said, "..speaks to your senses, your outlook on life, your own life, your philosophies, your principles and prejudices, and so many other aspects of what defines our existence, sometimes all in the same poem." Despite such reviews, Mr. Roberts is humble and a gentleman. He will be joined by his publisher, Susan Joyner Stumpf, who will discuss how this amazing book came to pass. On the same show I am pleased to be welcoming Nicholas Maze, who has written The White Collar Woman series. The last book has recently been published and we will discuss how he came to writing and why he wrote this series. I am always saying that my shows are not to be missed, but I would urge you to listen to this one. I don't think you will be sorry.
ALONG CAME A WRITER Radio Show airs on the third Thursday of the month from 12:00 pm--2:00 pm Central, featuring four hosts, and four fascinating guests, which include both traditionally and indie-published authors, speakers and publishing industry professionals. Our hosts are: Linda Kozar, Jeane Wynn, Lena Nelson Dooley, and Carla Hoch.
Hello all and happy spring, although it's been a wild one so far for most of the United States.
My two guests for April are Richard Palinelli and Kait Carson.
Along with being a mystery author, Richard is an award-wining sportswriter and editor. We will be talking with him about his latest murder mystery, Reservations, set in Gallup, New Mexico.
Kait Carson says she has led a charmed life. I know from her bio she has led an interesting one. I love that she says, and I quote, 'I wrote five novels....honing voice and characterization, learning scene and setting. The books, some masterpieces of head-hopping, live under my bead. I love them all.'
She will be talking with us about her latest, Hayden Kent mystery, Death by Sunken Treasure.
Hope you can drop by and join us.
Today, Christina and Dellani are delighted to welcome back three fabulous authors.
Paty Jager, author of Husband for Christmas, Laying Claim, Doctor in Petticots, among others.
Lindsay Downs, author of Lady Valentine, Masked Lady, Married Christmas and many more.
Gary D. Henry, author of Falling Waters, Witch Woods, A Father First and many more.
As always, this will be a fun filled discussion about writing, books, and anywhere the mood takes us. Each author will read an excerpt from a book of their choice.
On Thursday, March 24, 2016 Barbara Ehrentreu, the host of Red River Radio Tales from the Pages welcomes two outstanding authors, Pam Webber and Steve Schwertley. Ms. Webber has written a novel called The Wiregrass, which has been called: "An amazing evocation of time and place." Steve Schwertley wrote an entire series called The Heartland Series. Enemy in the Heartland tells a story that is very pertinent to what is happening today in Europe. This should be a very interesting show as we learn more about each author and then discuss the various issues from each novel.
Authors helping authors, that's what the Write Room Blog is all about. The brainchild of several wonderful authors, it is organized by Kenneth Weene and Clayton Bye. These two terrific authors, as well as a talented compatriot, Maggie Tideswell, will be Dellani and Christina's guests on What's Write for Me.
Kenneth Weene is the author of Broody New Englander, Sweet and Sour, Songs for my Father and more.
Clayton Bye is the author of The Sorceror's Key, Behind the Red Door,The Speed of Dark and more.
Maggie Tideswell is the author of Dark Moon, Silent Night, Runaway Couple and more.
With these three fantastic authors on the show, anything could happen! Tune in for laughs and exerpts as well as book chat! (Did I mention laughs?)
ALONG CAME A WRITER Radio Show airs on the third Thursday of the month from 12:00 pm--2:00 pm Central, featuring four hosts, and four fascinating guests, which include both traditionally and indie-published authors, speakers and publishing industry professionals. Our hosts are: Linda Kozar, Jeane Wynn, Lena Nelson Dooley, and Carla Hoch.
Hello all.
Hope you are staying dry. We have had some wild weather since March blew into town. My two guests for March are Radine Trees Nehring and Tara Willis.
Multi-published author.Radine Trees Nehring and her husband John moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to rural northwest Arkansas in 1988 after spending weekends on their Arkansas land for ten years. Radine began writing a series of articles, essays, and stories about the Arkansas Ozarks shortly after she and John bought their land, and these found interested readers around the globe. Radine has received many regional and national awards, including a National Silver Falchion for mystery writing and the Governor's Award for the best writing about Arkansas. Radine was the 2011 inductee into the Arkansas Writers' Hall of Fame.
Tara Willis, the author of Carry Me Home, grew up in the Bristol Bay area of Bush Alaska, the eldest of four. She likes to think she was born with a pen in her little newborn hand. As a very young child, Tara used to “write books,” by drawing a stick figure scene on a page, labeling the pages 1, 2, and so on, always including the title on the first page. She wrote the first draft of “Carry Me Home” when she was just fourteen years old.
I do hope you can come by and listen as I learn more about this talented ladies.
Welcome back to our three fantastic authors today! We'll be chatting with author CW Lovatt – Adventures of Charlie Smithers, Josiah Stubb & Wild Wolf's Twisted Tales. As well as Kristin Holt – Second Hand Bride, Bride Lottery, Mail Order Bride and more! Last but not least, Suzette Vaughn – Badeux Knights, Badeaux Daze, Mortals, Gods and a Muse, and more!
This will be a great show, so be sure to join us! Each author will have a short excerpt to read from their latest book.
Welcome to this month's edition of Writers Round Table. Today I welcome the owl lady herself, Viv Drewa to chat about her writing.
This is the author of The angler and the owl,The owl of the Sipan Lord and most recently The midnight owl. Sit back and enjoy this conversation with one of my favorite authors.
On Thursday, February 25, 2016 host Barbara Ehrentreu welcomes Gary Goldstein, author of Jew in Jail and Kelly Flook, the author of Shhhh! Shocking, Sad and Sexy. Gary Goldstein has been on CBS News and Sports and NBC Sports as a journalist. He will talk about his book, Jew in Jail, which discusses his time while incarcerated. Kelly Flook has written a book about her childhood experiences of being abused and how she has dealt with the pain and the psychological ramifications of these experiences. These are very unusual authors and I am looking forward to a very lively discussion as always. In addition to these authors, my good friend and award winning author and filmmaker, Amy Leigh McCorkle will be talking about the events that are happening in her life. This is a show you will not want to miss!
Dellani and Christina are delighted to welcome back Kemberlee Shortland and the other amazing authors from Tirgearr Publishing. This Irish based small publisher specializes in romance, erotic romance, romantic suspense, historial romance and is growing and changing all the time. Be sure to tune in to find out what 2016 holds for the fine folks at Tirgearr.
Kemberless is not only the publisher, she is an amazing author of Murder at Mornington, Rhythm of my Heart, Constant Craving, One Night in Dublin and many more. Be sure to save the date and join us for this fun time!
ALONG CAME A WRITER Radio Show airs on the third Thursday of the month from 12:00 pm--2:00 pm Central, featuring four hosts, and four fascinating guests, which include both traditionally and indie-published authors, speakers and publishing industry professionals. Our hosts are: Linda Kozar, Jeane Wynn, Lena Nelson Dooley, and Carla Hoch.
Febuary is of course known to be the month of love and my two guests, Mary Montegue Sikes and Helen Jacoben are happy to talk with me about its many faces and phases.
Mary has written eight novels, many short stories and hundreds of articles. Helen has over twenty years of experience as a stringer for many different newspapers and covered the Olympics for the press in both Utah and Vancouver Canada.
Mary's latest book Evening of the Dragonfly deals with learning to trust new love, while Helen's book, Realtionship Reality, offers modern day insights for those taking the plunge again.
Today, Dellani and Christina welcome back Sue Senden, author of Clara's Wish, Lethal Boundaries, A Death of Convenience and more. So glad to have you back, Sue!
They also welcome two new voices to the show:
Terra James, author of Immortal: The Soulmate, Immortal: The Chosen, Chaotic Evolucion: Inception, Speaking Emotions. Welcome to the show, Terra!
Their third guest is Jake Combs, author of Haunted by Shadows.
We look forward to a super show with these three talented authors. As always, guests and listeners are welcome to join us in the chat room for the full BTR experience.