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Come listen to BTR's Featured World of Ink Network each week as we bring you shows on writing, books, humanities, author interviews, self-help and much more. Your host for the show will be award-winning author and Mom's Choice Honoree, Virginia S Grenier. Listen live on Wed. September 9, 2015 at 3pm Eastern - 2pm Centeral - 1pm Mountain - 12 noon Pacific Our show topic: True Heroes: A Treasury of Modern-Day Fairy Tales After teaching himself photography, Jonathan Diaz spent evenings and weekends doing photo shoots of pediatric cancer patients acting out their wildest dreams. From JP Gibson, who wanted to be a member of the Utah Jazz, to Ethan Van Leuven, who wanted to be Batman and a Doctor (http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/boy-cancer-dies-town-celebrates-holidays-early-article-1.1991585) , Diaz has photographed and created videos for over 20 kids accomplishing their dreams (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBknLrCE6RQ). These photographs were paired with short stories from best-selling authors s

Welcome to the featured World of Ink Network here on BlogTalkRadio Tues, September 1, 2015. The World of Ink Network brings you shows each week on topics such as books, writing, author interviews, self-help and much more. Your host today is Virginia S Grenier. Today's show we have author Jaclyn Weist joining us again to talk about her Lucky series and recently released novella, Just My Luck. Jaclyn is an Idaho farm girl who grew up loving to read. She developed a love for writing as a senior in high school, when her dad jokingly said she was the next Dr. Seuss (not even close, but very sweet). Jaclyn now spends her days herding her kids to various activities and trying to remember what she was supposed to do next. Her books include Endless: A Modern Cinderella Tale; The Princess and the Prom Queen; Magicians of the Deep; the Luck series--Stolen Luck, Twist of Luck, Best of Luck, and Just My Luck, a novella. Learn more about Jaclyn Weist at http://www.jaclynweist.com Our show will air live at 12pm Eastern -

Welcome to the featured World of Ink Network here on BlogTalkRadio Wed. August 26, 2015. The World of Ink Network brings you shows each week on topics such as books, writing, author interviews, self-help and much more. Your hosts today are Virginia S Grenier and Marsha Cook. Today's show is about children and youth in crisis, the spirit and possiblilites for children and youth; as well as parents and teachers. We will also touch on bullying and its impact on society with Fawn Einarson-Nielsen, President of Hear My Heart Books Inc. (HMHB). Hear My Heart Books Inc. is incorporated in the province of Saskatchewan to focus on social entrepreneurship initiatives. Learn more at http://hearmyheartbooks.com Fawn is also the author of the children's book, "Spots, Dots...and the Nots?!"  Our show will air live at 1pm Eastern - 12pm Central - 10am Pacific. As always you can listen to any of our shows on demand, at any time you'd like here on BlogTalkRadio, Facebook or iTunes. You can also follow us at our blog, Face

Join Cassandre Dayne on Sunday, August 23rd at 2pm EST as she highlights yet another artist taking their works to the very edge. Up this week - Brenda Gonet as her writing persona Adrianne James.  Growing up, Adrianne couldn't get her hands on enough books to satisfy her need for the make believe. If she finished a novel and didn't have a new one ready and waiting for her, she began to create her own tales of magic and wonder. Now, as an adult, books still make up majority of her free time, and now her tales get written down to be shared with the world. During the day, Adrianne uses her camera to capture life's stories for clients of all ages and designing stunning book covers for other authors. At night, after her two (soon to be three!) children are tucked in bed; she devotes herself to her written work. Adrianne is living the life she always wanted, surrounded by art and beauty, the written word and a loving family. As a multi-genre author, Adrianne James writes strong women, powerful magic, and love

Welcome to the featured World of Ink Network here on BlogTalkRadio. The World of Ink Network brings you shows each week on topics such as books, writing, author interviews, self-help and much more. Your hosts today are Virginia S Grenier and Marsha Cook. Today's show is about children's books and joining the show as our special guest is Barbara Springfield. She is a former teacher, librarian and farmer who recently started writing for children. Barbara started writing as a young child and always had a dream of becoming a children’s author. Her first book, “The Pinecone Walk” was released in 2014 and her second book, “Kate, Wait!” debuted in June of 2015. Barbara will not only be talking about her children's books, but the importance of reading with your child, establishing early reading skills and much more. Our show will air live at 4pm Eastern - 3pm Central - 1pm Pacific. As always you can listen to any of our shows on demand, at any time you'd like here on BlogTalkRadio, Facebook or iTunes. You can als

Join Marsha Casper Cook on August 13 at 4PM EST 3PMCST  2PM MT 1PM PST- When she welcomes Jack Remick and Eleanor Parker Sapia. Jack Remick is a poet, short story writer, novelist and a frequent guest on the World Of Ink. He has contributed to the show by bringing wonderful authors to the network and with each visit he is appreciated that much more. Jack has brought to the network Eleanor Parker Sapia, a Puerto Rican-born novelist, poet, and artist,raised in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Europe. Her life experiences as a counselor, alternative health practitioner, Spanish language social worker, and refugee case worker inspire her passion for writing. Marsha is a Partner of the World of Ink Network, Award-winning Script Writer, Novelist, Writing Coach, Media Release Specialist, Blog Talk Radio Host and Founder of Michigan Avenue Media. Marsha is the author of 11 published books and 11 feature-length screenplays, a literary agent with 15 years of experience and the host of BTR's World of Ink Network s

Join Cassandre Dayne on Sunday, August 9th at 2pm EST as she talks with another artist taking their works to the edge. Up this week? Scarlet Darkwood - writer of dark, avante garde fiction.  Scarlet Darkwood is an author with Booktrope, as well as an indie author publishing other material. Writing in several genres allows her to unleash her imagination in different directions, creating stories for different audiences. Always prefering the avante garde, her stories will take the reader on an unusual adventure, exploring the darker parts of the human psyche. Cassandre has several intriguing and perhaps terrifying topics to discuss. Join us... If you dare...

Please join Marsha and Elizabeth on August 6th at 4 PM EST 3 PM CST 2 PM MT 1 PM PST for a great discussion on writing sexy hot scenes for their books and more! Their guests will be Mellissa Keir, Dellai Oakes and Madeline Shade. It 's going to be a lot of fun.So join in ! Marsha Casper Cook - was born and raised in Chicago. She is a Partner of the World of Ink Network, Agent, Award-winning Script Writer, Novelist, Writing Coach, Media Release Specialist, Blog Talk Radio Host and Founder of Michigan Avenue Media. Marsha Casper Cook is the author of 10 published books and 11 feature-length screenplays, a literary agent with 15 years of experience and the host of BTR's World of Ink Network shows: A Good Story Is a Good Story, What is Success and special editions of The World of Ink Network. She and her guests discuss writing and what's new in the entertainment field. Marsha has also appeared as a guest on other network shows and will continue to make frequent visits to other shows. Elizabeth writes erotic ro

  Please listen in when Marsha Casper Cook welcomes Mary McNear on August 4 at 5pm EST 4PM CST 3 PM MT 2 PM PST Mary McNEAR is a bestselling author who writes from the heart. Reading her books makes you want to get in your car and drive to Butternut Lake. Her books are especially great to listen on Audible because you don't miss one word that Mary skillful weaves. Mary lives in San Francisco with her husband, two teenage children, and a high-strung minuscule white dog named Macaroon. She writes her novels at a local doughnut shop, where she sips Diet Pepsi and observes the hubbub of neighborhood life. She bases her novels on a lifetime of summers spent in a small town on a lake in the northern Midwest. Marsha Casper Cook - was born and raised in Chicago. She is a Partner of the World of Ink Network, Agent, Award-winning Script Writer, Novelist, Writing Coach, Media Release Specialist, Blog Talk Radio Host and Founder of Michigan Avenue Media. Marsha Casper Cook is the author of 10 published books and 11 f

Join Cassandre Dayne on Sunday, August 2nd at 2pm EST as she highlights another artist who takes their works to the edge. Up this week - David Paris Carter-Singer, an accomplished author and fellow Booktrope team member.  Paris Singer was born in Brussels, Belgium. He has lived in the U.K. and in various places in Spain, where he currently resides. At university, he studied English law and Spanish law, but didn't like it. He then studied translation and didn't like it, either. Currently, he teaches English in the south of Spain. He is told he has far too many interests. A few are basketball, tennis, swimming, playing his old guitar, learning Japanese, painting, reading, cooking...(See? Too many). Not a day goes by, however, where he doesn't write something, be it under a palm tree or on a bench at a bus stop somewhere. Join for a lively conversation...If you dare.

Welcome to BlogTalkRadio's Featured World of Ink Network. Today (Wed. July 29, 2015) hosts Virgina S Grenier and Traci McDonald will be talking about bullying and its impact on society with Fawn Einarson-Nielsen, President of Hear My Heart Books Inc. (HMHB). Hear My Heart Books Inc. is incorporated in the province of Saskatchewan to focus on social entrepreneurship initiatives. They create and publish resources for children living in crisis and difficult life circumstances.Learn more at http://hearmyheartbooks.ca/ Fawn is also the author of the children's book, Spots, Dots...and the Nots?! This important story presents a real-life review of how bullying impacts society.  When the RED Spots and WHITE Dots come together to exclude the Nots, they create more and more PINK Nots.   The story: teaches kids about human rights, reinforces that we are all who we are meant to be, builds dialogue around inclusion,provides support to the bully, victim and bystander,reinforces positive, respectful behaviour, andreminds

JD Holiday talks with the author Debbie Roppolo. She is the author of many short stories including being published in Chicken Soup for the Coffee Lover's Soul, and Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul.  Klutzin’Around the Christmas Tree was the title for an anthology. In 2011 Debbie published her first children's book, Amelia Frump and her Peanut Butter Loving, Overactive Imagination which she patterned the character "Amelia" after her own childhood. In 2013, Amelia Frump...is Cooking Up a Peanut Butter Storm won second place in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards. Her book, He's My Brother focuses on how siblings sometimes feel alone after a diagnosis of autism. After Debbie's son, Joseph was diagnosed with autism, she felt the need to raise awareness about the disorder and become an advocate through her writing. Doing research and conversations with her older son Jonathan, she discovered that siblings sometimes feel alone after a diagnosis of autism. There is little focus on their thoughts and emotions, and

It's Story Time: Charlene the Star and Bentley Bulldog by Deanie Humphrys-Dunne & The Passover Surprise by Janet Ruth Heller. Plus Book Picks with Agy Wilson.   Charlene the Star and Bentley Bulldog~  Charlene the Star makes new friends in this exciting adventure. She wants to win a special award for jumpers. She must learn important things if she wants to reach her goal. Does she succeed? How does Hattie react when she sees the headline in The Gazette? Why is Cherish so afraid? Your child will be fascinated with the amusing adventures of Charlene and her friends. Children will be entertained and learn important life lessons. Buy: www.amazon.com/Charlene-Bentley-Bulldog-Deanie-Humphrys-Dunne/dp/1612862446/  Deanie Humphrys-Dunne's Site: www.childrensbookswithlifelessons.com & The Passover Surprise ~ In The Passover Surprise, a young Jewish girl named Lisa gets very upset when her father Harvey plays favorites and gives a stamp album to her younger brother.  She feels strongly that she equally deserve

Let's talk Music. Please join Marsha on Thursday July 16th at 8PM CST 9 EST for a very special show with Songwriters,Kecia Burcham, Judy and Gil Snider and Brian Tedeschi. It's going to be so much fun and very different. Call in number - 714) 242-5259 Kecia is originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and moved to Nashville to pursue music and songwriting. Kecia has performed since the age of 10 in talent shows, pageants, private parties, churches and nightclubs. She writes her original music on her antique upright Wurlitzer piano that she's had since childhood. Although not a traditional country artist, Kecia has played most all of Nashville's Broadway honky tonks as well as the famous Printer's Alley. She has worked as a demo singer for songwriters such as Johnny Christopher ("Always on My Mind"), and has shared the stage with notable singers such as Lorrie Morgan and Joanne Cash Yates. Kecia plays regularly at most of Nashville's writer venues including the Bluebird Cafe and the Commodore Lounge. She is

Welcome to BTR's featured World of Ink Network. On today's Writing Mama show, listeners will get to meet Joe Nipote, one of the favorite comic actors who has starred in some of tv's biggest franchises -- "Casper"  to the "Suite Life on Deck"to the hit show "Viper."Together with Rick Dees, they have to come up with the most creative children's book this year, EGGY YOLK and the Dirty Rotten Dozen(Dees Publishing, ISBN 978-0-9855417-6-7). It's become such a sensation, there's talk of an animated series. Combining humor and impactful illustration with an important message, Eggy Yolkwill delight parents and children alike. In fact, Joe has been bringing the book to life at book festivals and signings for the past month.Take a look at the book at: http://www.eggyyolk.com Joe Nipote's site: http://joenipote.com/index.html The Writing Mama show will air live on Monday, July 13th at 4pm Eastern - 3pm Central - 2pm Moutain - 1pm Pacific About the Hosts: Virginia S Grenier is a creative writing instructor for Dixie

Please join Marsha when she welcomes Leigh Michaels on July 9 at 3 PM CST 4 PM EST 2PM MT 1PM. Leigh Michaels is the author of more than 100 books, including contemporary romance novels,  historical romance novels, and non-fiction books. More than 35 million copies of her romance novels have been published. Six of her books have been finalists for Best Traditional Romance novel in the RITA contest sponsored by Romance Writers of America. She has received two Reviewer's Choice awards from Romantic Times (RT Book Reviews). Marsha Casper Cook -  was born and raised in Chicago. She is a Partner of the World of Ink Network, Agent, Award-winning Script Writer, Novelist, Writing Coach, Media Release Specialist, Blog Talk Radio Host and Founder of Michigan Avenue Media. Marsha is also the author of 10 published books and 11 feature-length screenplays, a literary agent with 15 years of experience and the host of BTR's World of Ink Network shows: A Good Story Is a Good Story and special editions of The World of Ink N

Join Cassandre Dayne as she highlights artists who take their works to the edge. On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 2pm EST, Pembroke Sinclair will talk with Cassandre on her latest release, her work with the Forsaken Imprint at Booktrope and her fascination with writing.  She has written an eclectic mix of fiction ranging from horror to sci-fi and even some westerns. Born in Rock Springs, Wyoming--the home of 56 nationalities--it is no wonder Pembroke ended up so creatively diverse. Her fascination with the notions of good and evil, demons and angels, and how the lines blur have inspired her writing. Pembroke lives in Laramie, Wyoming, with her husband, two spirited boys, a black lab named Ryder, and a rescue kitty named Alia, who happens to be the sweetest, most adorable kitty in the world! She cannot say no to dessert, orange soda, or cinnamon. She loves rats and tatts and rock and roll and wants to be an alien queen when she grows up. Join and enjoy...if you dare...  

THE AUTHORS WORDS:CharactersGoneMadAddition~ Join JDHoliday&co-host Karen Vaughan for Characters Gone Mad Addition. Authors Dellani Oakes, J.P. Lane and A.F. Stewart bring their characters to life in a VERY different way! Maria Echevarría ~ A stunningly beautiful socialite turned recluse and also a ruthless killer who heads the powerful Echevarría Cartel. The Tangled Web by J.P. Lane.  Wilhelm (Wil) Vanlipsig is an 86 year old man who looks 26. Wil won't say he's a complicated man, far from it. Have an insurmountable problem? Call the Lone Wolf. Lone Wolf by Delani Oakes.    Detective Piper is on the Fairyland Police force, next to Wonderland & down the lane from Camelot. He ferrets out suspects& investigate crimes in a series of crystal ball robberies,&dealing with spells, curses and other strange happenings.Fairy Tale Fusion by A.F. Stewart. Find more info at: http://theauthorswordswithjdholiday.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-authors-words-characters-gone-mad.html

Please join Marsha Cook on June 18 th at 3PM CST 4 PM EST 2PM MT 1PM PST when she welcomes Julie Powers Schoerke from JKS Communications,. Julie is a public relations expert with 30 years experience who specializes in developing winning book publicity campaigns for authors and publishers. JKS Communications is a full-service literary publicity firm that represents some of the finest publishers, authors and books around the world. Their team consists of professionals who specialize in media relations, new-model book tours, social networking, online visibility, book trailer production and website development specifically for the book publishing industry. JKS BRINGS YOUR BOOK TO LIFE   Website  http://www.jkscommunications.com/ Reach Marsha or Virginia - http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com                 http://www.worldofinknetwork.com    

Welcome to BTR's World of Ink Network. On today's special Families Matter show, Michael Byron Smith will be talking to our hosts and listeners about dadhood. The show will air live June 17th at 4pm Eastern - 3pm Central - 2pm Mountain - 1pm Pacific Michael Byron Smith is the author of The Power of Dadhood: A Better Society Starts with Dad, which released April 2015. This book encourages men to father with the knowledge that they are vitally important to the futures of their children. National speaker and blogger Michael Byron Smith discusses the implications of a fatherless home, the challenges of parenting, and the hierarchy of fathers.  Michael's blog  "Helping Fathers to be Dads" is for men who need encouragement and/or advice on being a Dad. My inspiration for the blog is my childhood and two generations since that have lacked good fathering experiences. Almost half of my nieces and nephews and their children struggle with things like poor education, out-of wedlock births, financial issues, and bad deci