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Please join Marsha Casper Cook and her special Guest Host JD Holiday on Friday June 14 at 3PM EST 2 PM CST 1PMT NOON PST when they welcome Jason Lane from the terrific educational and fun MAGICBLOX. Jason will be discussing his wonderful website and how important it is to have children read books. Jason has created a great concept an eBook library of outstanding children's books from premium publishers, indie authors and illustrators around the world! Children's Authors love this site because children do! It's fun and very affordable. MagicBlox will be your children's next best friend. about MagicBlox http://magicblox.com/ more info http://authorsofworldofinknetwork.blogspot.com/ http://www.worldofinknetwork.com  

Please join Fran Lewis for a wonderful discussion on Thursday June 13 at 4PM EST 3PM CST . Her guests will be Laura Griffin and Joseph Barnett. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author LAURA GRIFFIN started her career in journalism before venturing into the world of romantic suspense. Her books have won numerous awards, including a RITA (Whisper of Warning) and a Daphne du Maurier Award (Untraceable). Her debut novel, One Last Breath, won the Booksellers Best Award for romantic suspense. Joseph Barnett grew up in Glen Ferris, a small town in the mountains of West Virginia. He attended West Virginia University and in 1970 settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he married, had a family, and then became a single parent. Joe put his children above everything else, but his quest for a normal home presented one struggle after another until he found something to believe in. His journey from fear to confidence took a lifetime. It will inspire you. http://www.worldofinknewtowrk.com http://www.authorsofworldofink.

Please join Marsha Casper Cook on June 11 at 9 PM EST 8 PM CST 7PM MT 6PM PST as she welcomes authors of  Phoenix Fire Publishing. Guests for the show will be publisher Tabatha Jones and several of her authors, Eris Kelli, Cindy Franks White, Jennifer Oneal Gunn, Anna Lovelace and M P Smith It's going to be a great show with information about writing and  how having a publisher that promotes their authors helps sales.Phoenix Fire is about making your dreams come true. http://www.worldofinknetwork.com http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com/ http://www.booksbymadisonmontgomery.com about Phoenix Fire http://phoenixfirepublishing.weebly.com/

Join author and illustrator, JD Holiday on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 10AM est,  9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AMpst ~ with ARIZONA Is Where I Live by Rico Austin~ ARIZONA Is Where I Live by Rico Austin, is a masterful and learning display of the Sonoran Desert, the mountains, the lakes, the Grand Canyon and of the animals that make Arizona one of the most unique and interesting states in the Union. Buy: www.amazon.com/ARIZONA-Is-Where-Live-You/dp/1481708503 Rico Austin's site:  www.site.mybadtequila.com/ Find JD at: authorsofworldofinknetwork.blogspot.com & jdswritersblog.blogspot.com

Please join Marsha Casper Cook on June 7 3 PM EST 2 PM CST 1PMMT NOON PST when she will be having a very special show featuring the very popular  LADY JANE SALON.  Founded in February 2009 by romance authors Hope Tarr, Leanna Renee Hieber, Maya Rodale, and  book blogger, Ron Hogan, Lady Jane’s Salon is New York City’s first–and only–monthly romance fiction reading series. The Salon takes great pride in having hosted such luminaries of romance fiction as Eloisa James, Sabrina Jeffries, and Marjorie M. Liu while also encouraging debut and mid-list authors to “be our guest.” Past and present guest authors represent the full spectrum of the diverse and ever-evolving romance genre from traditional historical and contemporary romances to novels that cross over to science fiction and futuristic, fantasy and steampunk, inspirational and GLBT romance, to name but a few. NOW THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE HOT SHOW! Lady Jane’s is about sharing not only great romance fiction but also the promise of a Real Life Happily Ever

Please join host Fran Lewis on June 6 at 4pm ET 3 PM CST for a special WORLD OF IN NETWORK  Mystery Thursday June 6. Fran's guests will be Michael Tabman, Mark Brem, Stuart Yates, Mark Rubenstein, Karen Vaughn and her surprise guest! It's going to be a great show.   Bethany Cross will be there to open the chat room. http://www.worldofinknetwork.com http://www.authorsoftheworldofink.blogspot.com http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com

Please join Marsha Casper Cook on June 4 at 9PM EST 8 PM EST 7 PM MT 6PM for a very special show with Andrea Perron.   Andrea has written a sacred story of spiritual enlightenment, told some thirty years hence. The family is now somewhat less reticent to divulge a closely-guarded experience. Their odyssey is chronicled by the eldest sibling and is an unabridged account of a supernatural excursion. The aforementioned hell is the basis for the new film from James Wan, The Conjuring, and it's bound to get people talking about their beliefs... and even the lack thereof. This is going to be one terrific interesting show.  Bethany Cross will be there to open the chat room. For more info http://houseofdarknesshouseoflight.com show info http://www.worldofinknetwork.com http://www.authorsofworldofinknetwork.com

Join author and illustrator, JD Holiday on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 10AM est,  9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AMpst ~ for two stories: Can You Help Me Please? I am lost by Marjorie Simmons,  The Sneezy Wheezy Day by Sharon Cramer & BOOK PICKS with author Rachel Rueben~ Can You Help Me Please? I am lost by Marjorie Simmons~ Tommy is lost and needs help finding his way home. The animals in the woods he encounters will help him find his way back home. Come along with Tommy on his adventure. Buy: www.amazon.com/Can-You-Help-Please-lost/dp/1484187253 Marjorie Simmons' site: thegiftboxthatmeanteverything.webs.com/ & The Sneezy Wheezy Day by Sharon Cramer~  When one of the brother and sister cubs becomes ill, they decide to seek their well-intentioned friends for treatments. One friend even tells the cub, "Tickle your nose with the tail of a goose and do it before the next blue moon rise!" Although the recommendations are sincere, the final remedy is a sibling's love. Buy: www.amazon.com/Cougar-Cub-Tales-Sneezy-Wh

Join Fran Lewis on May 30 at 4PM EST 3PM CST 2PM MT 1PM PST when she interviews Author Steve Berry. Steve Berry is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of The King’s Deception, The Columbus Affair, The Jefferson Key, The Emperor’s Tomb, The Paris Vendetta, The Charlemagne Pursuit, The Venetian Betrayal, The Alexandria Link, The Templar Legacy, The Third Secret, The Romanov Prophecy, and The Amber Room. His books have been translated into 40 languages with more than 15,000,000 printed copies in 51 countries.  Bethany Cross will be there to open the chat room.   for more info http://www.worldofinknetwork.com http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com http://www.worldofinknetwork.blogspot.com

Join author and illustrator, JD Holiday on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10AM est,  9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AMpst ~ for two stories: The Legend of Oink A Doodle Moo by Alan St.Jean & The Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish: Acting Cool by Stephanie Guzman & BOOK PICKS with author and illustrator Agy Wilson~ In The Legend of Oink A Doodle Moo which is deep in the heart of Texas lies a small, charming, silly farm called OinkADoodleMoo. One day, a shadow is cast across the land when a huge, hungry grizzly bear appears. What will become of our barnyard friends? Buy: www.amazon.com/The-Legend-OinkADoodleMoo-Alan-Jean/dp/0977727297   www.alanstjean.com/ & In The Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish:Acting Cool,a clownfish named Oliver does not receive an invitation to his friend Sally the seahorse's birthday party. Oliver goes through many emotions trying to figure out why he wasn t invited. Oliver discovers that miscommunications happen to everyone. He realizes that things are not always as they appear.

My esteemed guest is the Editor-in-Chief of Author magazine, a writer, and a lecturer, William Kenower.  Bill and I will be discussing the writing process and the just released compilation book of his most excellent essays written for Author magazine, Write Within Yourself: An Author's Companion In Bill's own words, "Whether it's fiction or non-fiction, interviewing or speaking to groups, I am always interested in the intersection of creativity and everyday life. Everyone is the author of their own life; some of us write that life with a pen." Please join us for a lively talk on what we love about the craft of writing! You can click here to purchase Write Within Yourself: An Author's Companion on Amazon.

Please join Marsha on Tuesday Afternoon May 21 3 PM EST 2PM CST 1PM MT  NOON PST when she welcomes two successful authors Elizabeth Black,Karen Vaughn. Also a special visitor Marni Mcniff. .Marni is a Social Media Marketer/Editor at Big Universe and Content Editor at MuseItUp Publishing. She is also a Media Consultant for Michigan Avenue Media Inc. Elizabeth has written articles and erotic books and short stories that have been published by Romance Divine, Circlet Press, Whiskey Creek Press Torrid, Xcite Books, Ravenous Romance, eXcessica Publishers just to name a few. She has also co- hosted several shows with Marsha. Karen is a frequent visitor on the show Book Discussion with Fran Lewis of World of ink Network. She is an author and book reviewer who loves to read books of all genres. Bethany Cross, author, will be there to open the chat room and take calls. more info can found on these sites http://www.worldofinknetwork.com http://www.authorsofworldofinkblogspot.com http://www.marshacaspercook.com  

Join Host Virginia S Grenier on Monday May 20, 2013 at 3:30pm EST as she chats with Hadiyah Joan Carlyle about her memior "Torch in the Dark". Torch in the Dark tells the moving story of how Hadiyah Joan Carlyle, a single mother haunted by memories of her own traumatic childhood, pioneered as one of the first women since World War II to enter the trades as a union welder. Hadiyah Joan Carlyle grew up in a Jewish immigrant neighborhood in New Jersey, became active in the Civil Right movement of the sixties and migrated to San Francisco’s colorful Haight-Ashbury to be part of the counter-culture there. In the seventies, she was the first and only female shipyard welder in Bellingham, Washington, north of Seattle. In the eighties, Hadiyah returned to the East coast to earn her MSW at Rutgers University. In 2003, she completed the certificate program in Memoir Writing through the University of Washington Extension. She is an active member of Seattle’s thriving community of writers. You can find out more about

Join Fran Lewis for a wonderful book discussion on May 16 th AT 4PM EST 3 PM CST 2PM MT 1P PST. Her guests this week will be Daniel Palmer and John Lescroart. Lescroart, who has written 24 novels, is a national figure who contributes time and energy to local causes, and who never seems too busy to make appearances at functions large and small. He is a very generous man and has donated $50,000 to the graduate program in creative writing at the University of California. Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/05/5391016/qa-novelist-john-lescroart-talks.html#storylink=cpy Daniel Palmer spent a decade as an e-commerce pioneer, helping to build first generation websites for Barnes & Noble and other popular brands. An experienced musician and songwriter, Daniel has recorded two CDs and licensed his songs for commercial use. Besides being a wonderful writer Daniel is actively involved with the Red Sox Home Base program, helping to raise money for veterans suffering from PTSD.       Bethany Cross wil

Please join Madison Montgomery/ Marsha Cook on May 14 at 9 PM EST 8 PM CST 7 PM MT 6 PM PST when she welcomes Kim Radicy Rocha , CH Admirand and Amanda McIntyre. Kim is a multi talented assistant to authors and she is very successful at helping her clients develop their careers. It's going to be a lot of fun.They will be talking about new ideas for authors and the importance of going to the recent Romance Convention and other events. Amanda's passion is in taking the ordinary and creating something extraordinary. It is what has fueled her  life in many ways from an office career to motherhood, being a newspaper columnist and then stepping into writing fiction. Ch Admirand is very involved with her family and she is sure that is the the reason her romance books are about family, hearth and home, appealing to everyone. Bethany Cross will be opening the phone lines and  chat room http://www.authorstalkromance.blogspot.com

Join Host Virginia S Grenier on Monday May 13, 2013 as guest author Jewel Kats visits the show. They will be talking about Jewel's lastest graphic novel "DiTzAbled Princess" and recent events to help spread awareness. "DitzAbled Princess" comes out as a web comic on Tapastic.com and Marvelous Spirit Press published a graphic novel based on this character. It's a hybrid of a women's comic book meets graphic novel. Once a teen runaway, Jewel Kats is now a self-made Diva. She’s authored seven books! For six years, she penned a syndicated teen advice column for Scripps Howard News Service (USA) and TorStar Syndication Service (Canada). Jewel also interned in the TV studio of ­Entertainment Tonight Canada. Her books have been featured in Ability Magazine twice. She recently made a guest appearance on Accessibility in Action. Jewel appeared in a documentary series by the Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada) in September of 2012. Katarina Andriopoulos has made art her life’s passion. Her beginnings started with a crayo

Join Fran Lewis and her very special guest Roger Ellory at 3PM EST 2PM CST 1PM MT NOON PST.on Thursday May 9 . The next Roger Ellory book due for  release in June of 2013 is called ‘The Devil and The River’, and Roger is currently working on the novel for 2014. It's going to be a great show so mark it on your calendar or you can listen later on demand.   Bethany Cross will be there to open the chat room. http://www.worldofinknetwork.com http://www.authorsofworldofinknetwork.blogspot.com    

Join Madison Montgomery of World Of Ink Network on Tuesday May 7 at 12:30 EST 11:30 CST 10:30 MT 9:30 PST.This is going to be a fabulous show with lots of surprises and fun. The first guest on the premier show is  the very successful Romance author Sara Humphreys. She has terrific books and a wonderful career.  Madison is thrilled to have her as her first guest on the Premier of Sizzling Hot Romance. She is also the Author of a book that discusses the concept  of Street Teams.Street Teams is a terrific way for authors and fans to connect. Authors need readers and they are thrilled to have fans who help them become very successful. This show honors all of the wonderful Street Teams who do so much to help AUTHORS. http://www.worldofinknetwork.com  World Of Ink Network http://www.booksbymadisonmontgomery.com Madison http://novelromance.net/  Sara Humphreys  http://www.authorstalkromance.blogspot.com

Join author and illustrator, JD Holiday on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10AM est,  9AM cst, 8AM mst & 7AMpst ~ for  two stories: How the Moon Regained Her Shape by Janet Ruth Heller & The Great Dog Wash by Shellie Braeuner  ~ How The Moon Regained Her Shape  is a fiction picture book for children.  Award winning author, Janet Ruth Heller has written a legend influenced by Native American folktales that explains why the moon changes shape and helps children deal with bullies.  The sun insults the moon, and the moon feels so badlyhurt that she shrinks and leaves the sky.  Her friends help her and she regains her full shape, self-esteem, and she returns to her orbit.   Buy: www.amazon.com/How-Moon-Regained-Her-Shape/dp/1607187043 Janet Ruth Heller's site:  www.redroom.com/author/janet-ruth-heller   &  The Great Dog Wash by Shellie Braeuner~ It’s a great day for a dog wash, and dogs of all shapes and sizes areinvited. But watch out when somebody brings a cat! Shellie Braeuner’s playful, rhyming text and R

Please join  Marsha Casper Cook on Tuesday April 30 at 8:30 EST 7:30 CST  when she welcomes a very successful author and  radio show host  Ashley Fontainne. This is going to be a great show about an author who in the last several years has been very instrumental in changing the face of a self published author to a face of success. Ashley is not afraid to try new things and take on new projects which sets her far above the standard. Ashley is in no way ordinary. Her life and her writing reflects a woman on the move and a fearless leader for others.   Also on the show is Kelly Abelle author of Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance and Romantic Suspense.  She also has a company Select -o- Grafix, that helps authors get their name out to the public with special services. Romance Author Bethany Cross will be opening up the chat room and phone lines for a great discussion and a lot of fun. http://www.marshacaspercook.com   http://www.worldofinknetwork.com http://www.authorsofworldofinknetwork.blogspot.com