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Guest: Hugh Brewster is the author of four award-winning books about Canadians under fire that have won acclaim with readers of all ages. At Vimy Ridge is the winner of the 2008 Norma Fleck Award for the best Canadian non-fiction book for young readers.At Juno Beach won the 2006 Information Book Award and Dieppe: Canada’s Darkest Day of World War II was hailed by the Globe and Mail in 2009as “simply superb.”  The experiences described to him by veterans of the Dieppe Raid inspired the novel Prisoner of Dieppe which was acclaimed as one of the outstanding books of 2010. As an editor for Scholastic from 1972 to 1984 in both Toronto and New York, he was involved in the creation of Scholastic’s Canadian children’s publishing program. Between 1984 and 2004 he was the publisher of Madison Press Books in Toronto where he helped to create a number of successful books for both adults and young readers including Exploring the Titanic, that has sold over one million copies. Website: www.hughbrewster.com

Please join host Marsha Cook on November 8 at 9PM EST- 8PMCST - 7PM MT -6PMPST for a hot steamy romance writer show! Author BETHANY HALLE is this weeks special guest. She writes highly erotic romance stories and novels in the contemporary, science fiction and paranormal flavors. Currently she has twelve erotic romance novels published with Rebel Ink Press and forty-five more under contract. She has two blog talk radio shows with RED RIVER RADIO . Bethany has what it takes to wow audiences with her sizzling style by holding her own in several categories at ARe and Bookstrand. Sandra Elrod will be opening the chat rooms. Join us in the chat room and lets's have some fun!    

Award-winning Author Jewel Kats joins the Stories for Children November 7, 2011. Jewel Kats is an award-winning writer. She’s also one tough cookie. At the age of nine, Jewel endured a car accident. Her physical abilities altered forever. She spent weeks in the Hospital for Sick Children recovering, has survived eight leg surgeries, and currently walks with a cane. (Note: It’s fashionably handpainted!) Nothing stops Jewel. For six years, she penned a syndicated teen advice column for Scripps-Howard News Service and TorStar Syndication Services. Jewel has earned $20,000 in scholarships from Global Television Network and Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. She’s penned three children’s books, including: Reena’s Bollywood Dream,What Do You Use to Help Your Body? and her latest book Cinderella’s Magical Wheelchair. You can find out more about Jewel Kats’ World of Ink Author/Book Tour schedule athttp://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/JewelKats.aspx.

Join Marsha Casper Cook on Tuesday November 1- 9 pm est - 8pm cst - 7pm mt - 6pm pst and her co- host Charlotte Blackwell as they celebrate the success of  WORLD CASTLE publishing.Sandra Elrod will be opening the chat room amd taking calls.Also joining in on the fun will be Media Critic, Bennet Pomerantz. The guests are Marlon Pierre- Antoine, Zoey Sweete and Debra Savignano. Join in the fun as we have an open discussion which always leads to an informative show.  For more about these authors you can got to www.worldcastlepublishing.com - www.michiganavenuemedia.com   

Join hosts Marsha Cook, Virginia Grenier and JD Holiday on October 28th at 6PM, EST; 5PM, CST and 4PM, MT and 3PST as they welcome Publisher, RIE MCGAHA, Editor-in-Chief, R. JEFFREYS and Author, MELINDA ELMORE to celebrate the launch of DWB PUBLISHING. Dancing With Bear Publishing is a brand new, full service, innovative publishing house owned by author Rie McGaha. DWB Publishing will present the best in non-fiction, clean fiction, fantasy, suspense, adventure, mystery, and sweet romance.This show will be both informative and entertaining. On 10/04/2011 Dancing With Bear Publishing author Melinda Elmore lost her husband, Tommy, unexpectedly. They have two children, a son, age 23, and a daughter, 13. There was no insurance to cover final expenses, so DWB Publishing is hosting a benefit for the Elmore family on 11/01/2011.    Journey To Christmas Creek is a story Tommy used to tell their children, and Melinda has written this Native American, historical, YA story that will be released on 11/01/2011 at www.dw

Join Marsha Cook and  Co-host Sam Oliver on Tuesday PM EST -8PM CST- 7PM  MT -6PM PST for an inspiring show about life and how even in our darkest moments in life we still need to have hope, courage and determination to go on. The world is very stressful these days but that is not when we give up - that is when we begin again. . Sam Oliver is the Author of Angel of Promise, A fish Named Ed, The Path Into Healing and has cared for the needs of the dying in palliative care for over 17 years. During that time, Sam has served as the Chair, and now, Co-Chair of the Hospice Ethics Committee at a Hospice Care Center in Northern Ohio. For well over a decade, Sam has been an active editorial review board member and contributing writer for Healing Ministry Journal, The Journal of Terminal Oncology, and The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care. Sam began his speaking about spiritual care over 15 years ago and continues to speak at public engagements on the local, national, and international levels.      

Maha Huneidi is a wife, mother and now grandmother, who finally found out what she wants to be when she grows up…a writer of children’s book. When Monsters Get Lonely is the first step of her journey.  Huneidi began writing this book and later found out her granddaughter was afraid of monsters. “It was not about my granddaughter at all, but when I heard that she was afraid of monsters, it quickly became all about her. I wanted to empower her to take charge of her fear,” states Huneidi. “I sent my son a copy of "When Monsters Get Lonely" in a word file, with illustrations, just before I submitted it for publishing in April. Hanaa’s parents immediately began reading it to her...Now, she sometimes tells her mother, ‘the monster touched my neck, but I made friends with him.” Huneidi wants to help children, like her granddaughter Hanaa, find the courage to deal with monsters and other fears on their own. “My granddaughter still enjoys monster movies and monster stories! But she has found the courage to overcome

Please join  Marsha Cook on  Tuesday October 18 at 9pm  PM EST 8PM CST for an entertaining and informative discussion on writing with author AMALIE HOWARD. Amalie is a freelance writer who turned her short story into her debut paranormal novel BLOODSPELL. The characters in the book struggle with issues like falling in love for the very first time, bullying, losing people close to them and trying to stay true to what they believe in. Amalie brings truth to her stories and that is why she has been so successful in the teen market. Also on the show are Charlotte Blackwell, author of the  series Mystic Embrace, her new addition will be released in November and Kathy Barton, the author of Blood Body And Mind. Kathy and Charlotte are published by World Castle Publishing.                                                         

9PM - EST -8PM  CST - 7PM MT 6PM PST OPEN DISCUSSION -  What's the best way to market?  Let's talk about some new ideas !- Great minds think alike! Let's share ideas and make it work! The host is Marsha Casper Cook -     Call in number to speak with the host                           (714) 242-5259

Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: What is Success? with hosts VS Grenier, Marsha Cook and J.D. Holiday will be chatting with different guest each show about how they climbed the ladder to success. Our Guest: Kathy Stemke will be talking about writing for hire. Kathy Stemke has a passion for writing, the arts and all things creative. She has Bachelor degrees from Southern Connecticut State University and Covenant Life Seminary, as well as graduate coursework from New York Institute of Technology and Columbia University. Hanging her hat in the North Georgia Mountains, she has been a teacher, tutor, and writer for many years. As a freelance writer and ghostwriter, Kathy has published hundreds of articles in directories, websites and magazines. She is a reviewer for Sylvan Dell Publishing. As a retired teacher, Kathy has several activities published with Gryphon House Publishing. Kathy is also part of the team at DKV Writing 4 U. http://www.dkvwriting4u.com Kathy’s first children’s picture book, M

Join Marsha Cook and her very special guest host Carol Solomon Proesel on Thursday October 13 at 9PM EST 8PM CST 7PM MT 6PM PST as they celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness with Breast Cancer survivors.This is an annual show and last year we opened the lines for survivors to call in and tell us their story and this year we will do the same.  Family members are also welcome to call in and talk to Carol who is a Breast Cancer survivor. Carol is very honest and sincere about her surgery and recovery but most of all how happy she is to be a Breast Cancer Survivor.     Sandra Elrod will be producing the show and opening the chat lines.    

Special edition of A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY. Marsha Cook and her Co - host Bennet Pomerantz will be having a scary - tell all HALLOWEEN Horror Special at 9PM EST 8PM CST 7PM MT 6PM PST on October 11. If you promise to tell all your friends I'll give you a few guests names.Join in on the fun when Elizabeth Black, Lee Ann Murphy and JoAnn H Buchanan share their stories, just to name a few. This week we are only having scary guests so if you're scary let us know and we'll give you the password ! Sandra Elrod will be producing the show and chatting in the chat room.  LISTEN LIVE OR ON DEMAND. If you want to attend go to www.michiganavenuemedia.com and let us know.    

Camille Matthews, MSW, LCSW is a clinical social worker and writer who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, complex PTSD and attachment disorders. In 2002, she received her certification in the new field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) from the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association and established the Pathfinder Program in Farmington, NM where she treated adolescents, children and women victims of domestic violence using EAP. She teamed with illustrator, Michelle Black to create the Quincy the Horse Books for children ages 5-10. Matthews was born and raised in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky where her father was a law school professor. She was an only child and her favorite thing to do was visit her grandparents and cousins. She is a lifelong equestrian, avid reader and student of politics who blogs and is an op ed contributor.  She relocated to the Reading, PA area from Northwestern New Mexico in 2010. You can find out more about Camille Matthews’ World of Ink Author/Book Tou

Please join  Marsha Cook Tuesday October 4 at 9PM EST - 8PM CST- 7PM MT - 6PM PST for an entertaining and informative discussion on writing screenplays and books.Bennet Pomerantz, author, reviewer, Radio Show Host will also be joing the show. Bennet Pomerantz has covered the Audio medium for the last 20 years. His syndicated newspaper column AUDIOWORLD and "Movies of Your Mind" in Affaire De Coeur Magazine.  This week's special guest is- Barbara Watkins. Barbara is an author, a poet , a screenwriter and most of all a writer who refuses to give up, which is why she is so successful.  To know more about Barbara you visit her website http://www.barbarawatkins.net/index.html Sandra Elrod will be there producing the show and opening up the chat room. For more info about the shows go to www.michiganavenuemedia.com 

Join us on September 30 for a very special edition of A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY  at 1 PM EST 12 Noon CST 11 AM MT 10 AM PST for a great show with hosts Marsha Casper Cook and VS Grenier with their very special guest Bonnie Trachtenberg. Bonnie is the author of the recently released novel, Wedlocked. She was senior writer and copy chief at Book-of-the-Month Club.  Her debut book, Wedlocked: is now being marketed nationally and her humor gift book, The Fine Art of Delusional Thinking will be out this fall.You can go to her website for additional information about her .You won't want to miss this show it's going to be both entertaining and informative. Bonnie's going to tell us how all her experience helped her get to this place - a very successful writer!                                http://www.Wedlockedthenovel.com                                                          

Please join Host Marsha Cook and her co- host Sam Oliver on September 27- 9PM EST -8PM CST - 7PM MT - 6PM PST. Sam and Marsha will be on every month - SAME TIME SAME PLACE - Author and now Novelist Sam Oliver will share insights into the nature of soul, and how we become more soul than body at the end of life. It will be in a Q / A show so come with any questions you may have pertaining to the spiritual care of the dying. Anywhere from Angels to where Eternity lies will be our topics of discussion. You, the audience will determine what we talk about.  Sam Oliver has over 21 years of experience working with the dying as a Hospice Chaplain. Presently, he is the Amedisys Hospice Chaplain in Londonderry, NH. Come join us as we seek peace and hope together. Sam's latest work "Angel Marie - The Making of an Angel" is a groundbreaking novel told through the eyes of a child. Don't miss this event.  Denise Spooner  and Sandra Elrod will produce the show.We will be ready to take your calls.

Fiona Ingram’s earliest story-telling talents came to the fore when, from the age of ten, she entertained her three younger brothers and their friends with serialized tales of children undertaking dangerous and exciting exploits, which they survived through courage and ingenuity. Haunted houses, vampires, and skeletons leaping out of coffins were hot favorites in the cast of characters. Although Fiona Ingram has been a journalist for the last fifteen years, writing a children’s book—The Secret of the Sacred Scarab—was an unexpected step, inspired by a recent trip to Egypt. The tale of the sacred scarab began life as a little anecdotal tale for her 2 nephews (then 10 and 12), who had accompanied her on the Egyptian trip. This short story grew into a children’s book, the first in the adventure series Chronicles of the Stone. You can learn more at http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/FionaIngram.aspx

The Families Matter show is a monthly show for families where no issue is to small or great for us to tackle. We want to share as much information and true stories as we can to help uplift and strengthen the family unit. Joining us will be Irene Roth, wonderful Children’s Author and Stories for Children Magazine Nonfiction Editor. She will be our shows new Producer. Your hosts are Kecia Burchan and VS Grenier. This weeks topic: Standardized Testing and How Teachers are Teaching to Tests. If you would like to read some articles about standardized testing by Kecia Burcham visit http://worldofinknetwork.blogspot.com This is a huge discussion going on all over the nation with No Child Left Behind and Teacher Accountability. If we can get people thinking about it - we can make a change!

Join Host Marsha Cook A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY on BLOG TALK RADIO, Tuesday September 20 at 6 PM EST 5PM CST 4PM MT 3PM PST for an entertaining and informative discussion on books. Also, joining us will be J.D. Holiday, wonderful children’s publisher, Illustrator and Author. She will be producing this week’s show. Special guests are Michael Davis and Larry Sheridan. Michael is an established writer with a loyal following. He writes from the heart and that is why he is so successful. Michael's new project is “SO YOU WANT TO WRITE A NOVEL?" It's a DVD 2 hour workshop that explores the bumps and bruises he experienced before and after he became published. He will also be discussing his other books and will be celebrating his new novel WHISPERS OF INNOCENCE, which is already a reviewer 5 star pick! Larry Sheridan has written A WORK IN PROGRESS. He is a new writer that has come out on top in a very short time. He will be discussing how that happened and what his next book is about. Listen live or on deman

Come listen to Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: What is Success? Hosts VS Grenier, Marsha Cook and J.D. Holiday will be chatting about what you should and shouldn't say while on social networks. With the every growing social media platforms it is becoming more important to have an online presence but with this comes the fine line between your personal life and business life. Watching what you say and share on social networks is just one of the many things we need to know to be successful in this computer/online lifestyle. Find out if what you say could be hurting or helping your success. Learn more about the hosts at http://worldofinknetwork.blogspot.com