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Please join Fran Lewis Thursday May 1 at 4PM EST 3PM CST on Book Discussion. Her guest this week is Best Selling Author Brian Freeman. Brian is an international bestselling author of psychological thrillers, including the Jonathan Stride series set in Duluth. His books have been sold in 46 countries and 20 languages. His debut thriller, IMMORAL, won the Macavity Award in 2006 and was a nominee for the Edgar®, Dagger, Anthony, and Barry awards for best first novel. IMMORAL was also named an International Book of the Month by book clubs around the world and appeared as a Main Selection in the Literary Guild and the Book of the Month Club. His seventh novel SPILLED BLOOD won the award for Best Hardcover Novel in the annual Thriller Awards presented by the International Thriller Writers organization, and his fifth novel THE BURYING PLACE was a finalist for the same award. His sixth novel THE BONE HOUSE was a finalist for Best Audiobook of the Year in Thriller/Suspense. He is also a three-time finalist for the M

Have fun every Tuesday at 6 PM PST 7 PM MT 8 PM CST 9 PM EST with your host Marsha Casper Cook, author, screenwriter, WGA Signatory Agent on A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY.  Please join Marsha and her co - host - Jeff Fleischer, a Chicago-based journalist,  screenwriter, author, script doctor, and editor on Tuesday April 29 at 8PM CST 9 PM EST when their guests will be two very special wonderful and entertaining authors  Ben Lieberman and Gerard deMarigny. Gerard is the Author of the Amazon-Bestselling Action & Adventure CRIS DE NIRO & ARCHANGEL thriller series and Ben transfered his trading floor expertise into an exciting, darkly-humorous and award winning debut crime thriller, Odd Jobs. This is going to be a great discussion and a lot of fun. The phone lines will be open.(714) 242-5259 you can find more info about the guests, hosts and show http://www.amazon.com/Ben-Lieberman/e/B0051ARMGE http://www.amazon.com/Gerard-de-Marigny/e/B004KNAJ2M/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1 http://www.jefffleischer.com/

On this week's episode of The Paranormal Hour, hosts Willow Cross and Tracee Ford welcome Isobelle Cate to the show.  Ms. Cate is an author and moonlights as a paranormal investigator.  This is sure to be a spooky show!  Tune in at 8 PM EST, 9 PM Central, and 10 PM PST.  The phone lines and chat room will be open for your calls and questions.   Guest Bio: Isobelle Cate is a woman who wears different masks. Mother-writer, wife-professional, scholar-novelist. Currently living in Manchester, she has been drawn to the little known, the secret stories, about the people and the nations: the English, the Irish, the Scots, the Welsh, and those who are now part of these nations whatever their origins. Her vision and passion are fuelled by her interest and background in history and paradoxically, shaped by growing up in a clan steeped in lore, loyalty, and legend. Isobelle is intrigued by forces that simmer beneath the surface of these cultures, the hidden passions, unsaid desires, and yearnings unfulfilled. Visit

Please join Fran Lewis for a very special Book Discussion on April 24 at NOON PST 1 PM MT  2 PM CST  3PM EST. Her guests are Amy Newmark at 3 PM EST. She is the author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias & as well as share some tips for families and caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.  Att 4 PM EST Dr Weinstock will be discussing his new book I've Been Thinking: And It Might Save Your Life. Dr. Weinstock is a health care management specialist, He knows the right questions to ask, and the right buttons to push.    

Please join Marsha Casper Cook on April 22 at 9AM PST 10 AM MT 11AM CST NOON EST when she has a very special show about Autism and more with Stephanie Collins the author of With Angels Wings. This is one show you won't want to miss. Her book is based on a true story -her Story. Twenty-five-year-old Laura resides in Littleton, New Hampshire with her three-year-old daughter, Emily. Her husband, Kevin, a marine, has been called out to sea for six months. Laura has just given birth to her second daughter, Hannah. "Uh-oh. We've got a problem here. I'm hearing a significant murmur." Just thirteen days after giving birth, Laura's life was changed forever by those words from the pediatrician. This is the raw and honest recount of Laura's unexpected journey into the world of parenting a medically fragile, special-needs child. Will her marriage survive? What about her relationship with her older daughter who presents challenges of her own? Will Laura keep her sanity? Also joining the show will be Lisa Kait who will

The Writing Mama show is on every Monday and is hosted by Mom's Choice and Award-winning Author Virginia S Grenier, who is joined weekly by guest authors to talk about the publishing and writing industry. Grenier, with her guests, hope to not only share their love of the written word, but also tips on writing, what makes a good book and much more. This week Grenier is joined by fellow Mom's Choice Author Camille Matthews to talk about her award-winning Quincy the Horse Books series and the lates book in the series, Quincy and Buck. Matthews wanted to become a writer but studied to be a psychotherapist. In 2002 she became certified in the new field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and opened one of the first programs in New Mexico. Camille relocated back to the East coast in 2010 and now resides near Reading PA. She is an avid trail rider, lover of American quarter horses and author -- finally fulling her dreams. The real Quincy whose early experiences inspired the Quincy the Horse series, is an American qua

Join Cassandre Dayne on Sunday, April 20th, 2 pm EST, as she takes artists to the very edge of their works. Joining Cassandre on this incredible episode is the dazzling Phoenix Johnson, all the way from Queensland. With titles such as The Return of the Master, Once Bitten Twice Shy, and a Wolf in the Neighborhood, you can tell she has a craving for the dark side. Her readers call her dark and sensuous, willing to take her stories to the extreme of passion. A highly acclaimed author with Naughty Nights Press, Phoenix also has a celebrated career as an esteemed reviewer.  Join Cassandre as she delves into Phoenix' erotic side, the very dark place authors reserve for such terrifying yet romantic stories. If you dare...

Join Bennet Pomerantz for his very special Premier show on Saturday April 19th at 6 PST 7 MT 8 CST 9 EST   It's going to be a wonderful new show with great guests and terrific conversation. Another Anything Goes will be fun and entertaining. Bennets special guests will be Elizabeth Black, Melissa Keir, Leeann Sontheimer Murphy and Yvonne Mason. There will be a few guests coming on to say hello and to join in on the fun.   for infomation about the show  http://www.worldofinknetwork.com  http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com

Please join Fran for a great book discussion at 2 MT 3 CST 4 EST  5 PST on Thursday April 17 . Her guest will be Laura Griffin.   For more info - http://www.worldofinknetwork.com

The Writing Mama show is on every Monday and is hosted by Mom's Choice and Award-winning Author Virginia S Grenier, who is joined weekly by guest authors to talk about the publishing and writing industry. Grenier, with her guests, hope to not only share their love of the written word, but also tips on writing, what makes a good book and much more. This week Best-selling author of the Hidden Mickey series and Publisher David W. Smith of Synergy-Book Publishing will be joining the show to talk about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. Smith has been a key speaker for writing conferences and universities. Learn more at Synergy-Books Publising Learn more about the host and our network at http://worldofinknetwork.com Follow World of Ink Network on our Facebook page and blog!

On this week's episode of The Paranormal Hour, hosts Willow Cross and Tracee Ford welcome author, psychic adviser, and paranormal investigator Alicia Sparks. Ms. Sparks hales from Lousianna andis an incredibly gifted psychic.  She will be giving us a live reading as well as sharing her paranormal adventures!  Tune in at 10 PM EST, 9 PM Central, and 8 PM PST.  The phone lines and chat room will be open for your calls and questions!

Join host author and screenwriter Marsha Casper Cook and her co - host author and screenwriter Brian Scott Mednick, on April 8 at 4 PM EST 3PM CST 2PM MT 1PMPST as they welcome a very special guest Rick Friedberg. Rick Friedberg is an award-winning storyteller. With a background in feature films, episodic television, TV commercials, music videos and documentaries, Rick is comfortable in any medium, directing “real” people and celebrity talent, and supervising live and post-produced visual effects. It's going to be a great show. Feel free to call in. You can ask questions or go into the chat room and we will be glad to speak with you or answer you in the chat. Callers are always welcome. Call in number (714) 242-5259 http://www.worldofinknetwork.com http://www.rickfriedberg.com/HOME.html http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com      

The Writing Mama show is on every Monday and is hosted by Mom's Choice and Award-winning Author Virginia S Grenier, who is joined weekly by guest authors to talk about the publishing and writing industry. Grenier, with her guests, hope to not only share their love of the written word, but also tips on writing, what makes a good book and much more. This week Grenier has invited Romance Author and Writing Blind Blogger Traci McDonald to join her as co-host, along with some amazing authors who are not only talented but also blind. McDonald, a blind author herself has been an inspriation to many, including host Virginia S Grenier. Learn more about Traci McDonald and Writing Blind on her blog! One of their guests today is Abbie Johnson Taylor, president of Behind Our Eyes and author of a romance novel, "We Shall Overcome" and a poetry collection, "How to Build a Better Mousetrap: Recollections and Reflections of a Family Caregiver." Her work has appeared in Serendipity Poets Journal, Emerging Voices, and Magnets

Join Cassandre Dayne on Sunday, April 6th at 2pm EST as she explores artists who take their work to the edge. Up on tap this week? One HOT author who has not one but THREE personas. Whether she's writing as Rawiya, Michael Mandrake or BL Morticia, her pieces are sizzling, poignant and the majority decidedly m/m. She calls herself crazy for writing with three pseudos, but her readers call her amazing and thoroughly enjoyable. A mother of two, her three muses keep her a bit off kilter, while love and the intricacy of sometimes difficult relationships drive her work to the very edge. Published with Naughty Nights Press and Rebel Ink Press (as well as several self pubbed titles) you're going to find something to savor night after wicked night.  Please join Cassandre as she explores the many sides to a complex and wonderful author. If you dare... Are you ready to be driven to the edge of sensuality?

Join Fran on April 3 at 4PM EST 3PM CST and her guest David Morrell for a great discussion.David Morrell is the author of First Blood, the award-winning novel in which Rambo was created. He holds a Ph. D. in American literature from Penn State and was a professor in the English department at the University of Iowa. His numerous New York Times bestsellers include the classic spy trilogy The Brotherhood of the Rose (the basis for the only television mini-series to premier after a Super Bowl), The Fraternity of the Stone, and The League of Night and Fog. An Edgar, Anthony, and Macavity nominee, Morrell is the recipient of three Bram Stoker awards and the prestigious Thriller Master award from the International Thriller Writers organization. His writing book, The Successful Novelist, discusses what he has learned in his four decades as an author. Publishers Weekly chose his Victorian mystery/thriller, Murder as a Fine Art, as one of the top 10 crime novels of 2013.  

This is a very special show tonight at 7PM CST 8PM EST.This month listeners will get to meet the Hosts of the Featured World of Ink Network here on Blog Talk Radio. The hosts from WOI will share not only about their different shows, but also the other projects they are working on outside of talk radio. We will be joined by Marsha Casper Cook from A Good Story is A Story; RJ Jeffreys from The Write Step with R Jeffreys; Irene Roth from Families Matter; Willow Cross and Tracee Ford from The Paranormal Hour; Virginia S Grenier from The Writing Mama and Stories for Children; and lastly Bennet Pomerantz will be discussing his new show starting this month. Learn more about the hosts and our network at http://worldofinknetwork.com Read articles, discover books and much more on our blog! Keep up to date with The World of Ink Network at our Facebook fan page!

Great show planned for April 1 at 4 PM EST 3PM CST. Marsha's special guest will be Leigh Michaels.Leigh  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).Her work has been translated and published in 120 countries. She received the Johnson Brigham Award presented by the Iowa Library Association to an Iowa author for outstanding contributions to American literature. She is the author of On Writing Romance, published by Writers Digest Books, Creating Romantic Characters, and Writing Between the Sexes. She has produced audio programs and written magazine articles on subjects of interest to writers in general. She blogs on reading, writing, and the R

The Stories for Children show is on the last Monday of every month. Each month we try and bring you some of the new, best-selling and award-winning authors of the children's and young adult writing world not only to share their work, but some of their favorite books in the genre as well. This month hosts Virginis S Grenier, mom's choice and award-winning author, and Author, screenwriter,Marsha Casper Cook will be joined by book reviewers and bloggers to share their insight on what makes a good book, how to start your own summber book club and their favorite summer reading choices. Their guests will be: Margaret Fieland, an avivid reader and also author of poems and books from YA to Children's Lit. You may visit her website, http://www.margaretfieland.com; Brenda Priddy, book reviewer and blogger of Daily Mayo; and Barbara Bockman, book reviewer, blogger of Stories a la Mode and author. Learn more about the host and our network at http://worldofinknetwork.com Read articles, discover books and much

On this week's episode of The Paranormal Hour, hosts Willow Cross and Tracee Ford will be discussing their personal experiences as well as thoughts on various supernatural topics.  This is a unique opportunity for fans to call in, share their own stories, and ask questions.  Be sure to tune in at 10pm EST, 9pm Central, or 8pm PST!

Join Fran Lewis on March 27 at 4 PM EST 3PM CST  for a very special celebration of Women’s History Month. She will be spotlighting the work and careers of several outstanding women writers, authors, publicists and agents. Welcome the President of Michigan Avenue Media: Marsha Cook: Multi-talented author of both romance and children’s books. Counter Culture Diva : Dolores Deluce the author of My Life if A Four Letter Word. Dr. Maxine Thompson: author, literary agent and publicist, the author of Lily Speaks Out and Alterations: Rita Plush, the author of Leo the Prince Maker: Journeys in 3D Printing : Carla Diana and a surprise NY Times best selling romance novelist. Today’s discussion will center on : Creating that strong female character, their careers as writers, authors, why they decided to become authors, to create a strong male/female scene that readers will want more of and general questions about their books. Carla’s book deals with 3D printing and we will talk about how she as the main character in the