| Red River Writers Live & Robin Falls Kids Show Hosts |
| Art by Mj Gillot |
April Robins is the CEO of Robin Falls, LLC. She is the list owner of the wonderful Red River Writers Group on
FaceBook and its associated Fan pages. She is also the editor-in-chief of Robin Falls Magazine.
The peaceful setting of her farm in the Red River Valley often inspires her to paint her countryside in words.
April is an honors graduate from Texas A&M University with a BS in Computer Science and a Minor in English. She
worked for years as a software developer under contract with such giants as IBM, Deloitte & Touche. Andersen
Consulting, EDS, American Airlines, and Texas Instruments. Most of her work was on Government Contracts
including the National Child Support System. She even worked for one year as a software consultant for the FBI
tracking body parts. She would fly home on the weekend and work during the week out of state. Her assignments
took her to Oregon, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Florida, Missouri, Tennessee, Arizona, Kansas, and Austin,Texas.
She often sang the words "I've had the time of my life."
Fran Lewis writes:
Born in the South Bronx, I grew up with people from many ethnic backgrounds. I learned to play and work with
children in my school that came from other countries and different places.
I was always over weight as a child and got picked on a lot by the other children in my class and even my teachers. I
found it hard to do many of the sporting activities that my sister and cousins could do. I learned at an early age that
kids can be mean and I promised myself that I would never retaliate or do mean things to other kids in return.
When I decided to write my short stories I realized that I had a lot to say about my youth and in both of my books I tell
about a ten year old girl named Bertha who learns to deal with real life issues kids face today at home and in school.
I write reviews for other sites and I wrote three children’s books and currently writing one on Alzheimer Disease.
As an educator I the New York City Public Schools for over 36 years, I realized just how unique and precious our children are. I was the reading
and writing staff developer in my school and the dean. I loved the children and had the respect of my fellow teachers and parents.
Teaching children to read was really very rewarding and introducing them to writing and creating their own stories was exciting for the students. I
am a member of WhosWho of America’s Executives and Professionals as well as a member of WhosWho of America’s Teachers. I am the author
of three children’s books and my fourth entitled Memories Are Precious: Alzheimer’s Journey: Ruth’s Story will be out next month. I am currently
writing my fourth Bertha Book and another book in a different genre.
One is a children's story, published on Story Station,“The Trouble with Follow the Leader”,
http://viatouch.com/learn/storystation/stories/troublefollowleader.jsp
which she discussed on Blog Talk Radio this June. She has also written an adult story,
“Out on A Ledge” http://www.moondance.org/2002/fall02/fiction/out.html,
which is published in Moondance.org, and a memoir, “Summer Memories”.
Currently she is still shopping her first YA novel and is in the middle of a second one.She writes a blog, Barbara’s Meanderings,
http://barbaraehrentreu.blogspot.com/
which is networked on both Facebook and Blog Catalog. She also writes poetry and has several poems published online. Barbara has written
several book reviews for Muse Book Reviews.. She currently has a review published on Ace Writers website. She also has an article published
as an Expert Author on Ezine Articles.com and she has written several articles on Helium.com. She has book reviews on Authorlink.com for which
she writes reviews regularly.
To learn more Barbara Ehrentreu go to
http://barbaraehrentreu.blogspot.com/
http://viatouch.com/learn/storystation/stories/troublefollowleader.jsp
which she discussed on Blog Talk Radio this June. She has also written an adult story,
“Out on A Ledge” http://www.moondance.org/2002/fall02/fiction/out.html,
which is published in Moondance.org, and a memoir, “Summer Memories”.
Currently she is still shopping her first YA novel and is in the middle of a second one.She writes a blog, Barbara’s Meanderings,
http://barbaraehrentreu.blogspot.com/
which is networked on both Facebook and Blog Catalog. She also writes poetry and has several poems published online. Barbara has written
several book reviews for Muse Book Reviews.. She currently has a review published on Ace Writers website. She also has an article published
as an Expert Author on Ezine Articles.com and she has written several articles on Helium.com. She has book reviews on Authorlink.com for which
she writes reviews regularly.
To learn more Barbara Ehrentreu go to
http://barbaraehrentreu.blogspot.com/
Mike Marcellino, a national award winning journalist, hosts his first Notebookwriter Show, produced by Red
River Writers on Blog Talk Radio, from 8-10pm, Wednesday, October 7, 2009.
Notebookwriter features probing interviews with guest authors, writers, poets, singer songwriters, journalist
and photographers. The show also features stories, commentary, poetry and prose written by Mike, as well as
what he calls his “poetry song music.”
Mike’s writing and photography focuses on people, places, experiences and events from around America and
other countries. Mike has performed solo and with musicians and bands, including his own, “Split Pea/ce, at
featured gigs and open mics in places such as Cornelia Street Café in Greenwich Village, New York City;
Spike Hill in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY; Gypsy Café in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Barking Spider Tavern, Visible
Voice Books in Tremont and Macs Backs Books on Coventry in Cleveland; and an unknown bar in the French
Quarter in New Orleans.
When she moved to Florida twenty years ago, Dellani Oakes had no idea that the history was so rich and fascinating.
Visiting St. Augustine for the first time about fifteen years ago, she felt the allure of the country's oldest city, deciding
then to write a story based there. It wasn't until nearly twelve years later that "Indian Summer" took its final form.
Dellani is a happily married mother of four, Mary Kay consultant, substitute teacher and former English teacher. When
she isn't being one of the above, she is an avid writer, spending every possible moment immersed in her other worlds.
"Indian Summer" is her only historical romance, but she also has written a series of sci-fi/ adventure novels,
contemporary romances and short stories.
"Indian Summer" is an historical novel set in St. Augustine, Florida in 1739. It is a blend of romantic fiction and
intriguing adventure. "Indian Summer" is Dellani's first book and is available from SecondWindPublishing.com or
Amazon.com
“Indian Summer” is set in St. Augustine, Florida in 1739. Under Spanish rule, the small town and fortress, the Castillo
de San Marcos, are constantly under attack by the British.
Gabriella Deza is the youngest daughter of the Spanish Governor. By accident, she discovers a plot hatched by a
British spy, to overtake the fort and town. She and her fiance, Manuel Enriques, set a trap for the spy. Unfortunately,
Gabriella is accidentally caught and kidnapped. It is up to Manuel to rescue Gabriella, catch the spy and save the
town.
Reviews:
Norm Brown: Indian Summer by Dellani Oakes is the first historical romance novel I've ever read. In fact, it's the only
romance novel of any kind I've ever read. That being said, I enjoyed reading it. The story is set in an interesting
period in early colonial Florida. I think Dellani Oakes did a particularly good job of subtly capturing the more formal
way people spoke and acted at the time, without getting caught up in using a lot of distracting dialect in the dialogue.
As far as the romance side of things, I'll just say that Gabriella, the protagonist, was one popular young lady!
Mike’s writing career began when he served in the U. S. Army. His journalism baptism was as a combat correspondent and photojournalist in the
Vietnam War. A graduate of Defense Information School, Mike began writing poetry and songs in a bunker during mortar and rocket attacks in the
Vietnam. He is completing work on his first book about writing music road trips and retro life stories.
Here are links to Mike Marcellino’s work:
Writing: The Point of the Whole Thing –
www.notebookwriter.blogspot.com
Notebookwriter – www.myspace.com/bondisurf68
Music: MySpace: Spit Pea/ce (Cleveland, OH) –
www.myspace.com/splitpeace
Reverbnaton: Mike Marcellino –
www.reverbnation.com/mikemarcellino
*** SHOW NOTES for Red River Writers ***
In order to participate as an Author, you must send a free copy of your book to the Host, Fran Lewis, one month prior to your scheduled show.
You must also be able to send signed copies to each member who wants to purchase your book. A Book Club member cannot participate in your
show unless they purchase the book being discussed that month.
Red River Writers Book Club will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting in March 2010. Books will be of every genre except
Children's and Young Adult. This club will meet at Blog Talk Radio Show Red River Writers Live-Book Club at the new Robins Falls Shows.
Authors who participate will send a free copy of their book to me, Fran Lewis, as the host. one month prior to their scheduled show. There will be
five author members who will have read and bought the book to join in the discussion ask questions of the author about his or her book. The
author will start with a brief bio and tell the listening audience about the book being discussed and then each author member will ask questions in
turn and if time allows a follow up one too. fran
Author signup is at http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=56738845017&topic=70178
Club Member (Readers) signup is at http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=56738845017&topic=68988
*** SHOW NOTES for Red River Writers ***
On the third Thursday of each month – A Good Story Is A Good Story with Marsha Casper Cook
This new show is going to be one you will long remember. Chicago is the place to be. We’re going to have fun. It’s a new year and it’s going to be
a good one. We will be having conversations with Publishers, Authors, Screenwriters, Editors, Producers, Directors and Journalists and if that’s not
enough you can let us know what you want and we will try to wave our magic wand and your wish is our command.
This is a show where if you ask a question we will answer and if we don’t know the answer we will get you one. We’re going to have a great time.
Every month we will have interesting guests with interesting stories. So look for us.
Marsha Cook
www.michiganavenuemedia.com
www.marcusbryan.com
www.marcusmaxwellsupply.com
On the third Thursday of each month – A Good Story Is A Good Story with Marsha Casper Cook
This new show is going to be one you will long remember. Chicago is the place to be. We’re going to have fun. It’s a new year and it’s going to be
a good one. We will be having conversations with Publishers, Authors, Screenwriters, Editors, Producers, Directors and Journalists and if that’s not
enough you can let us know what you want and we will try to wave our magic wand and your wish is our command.
This is a show where if you ask a question we will answer and if we don’t know the answer we will get you one. We’re going to have a great time.
Every month we will have interesting guests with interesting stories. So look for us.
Marsha Cook
www.michiganavenuemedia.com
www.marcusbryan.com
www.marcusmaxwellsupply.com
*** SHOW NOTES for Red River Writers ***
Notebookwriter with Host Mike Marcellinofeatures has probing interviews with guest authors, writers, poets, singer songwriters, journalist and
photographers. The show also features stories, commentary, poetry and prose written by Mike, as well as what he calls his “poetry song music.”
Mike talks with writers on writing, life & what makes them tick. Mike tells stories about his adventures, society & his writings about people, places,
experiences & events & takes callers comments & questions. He'll also offers some clues on how to be a writer. Listeners may call in & read a bit of
writing. Notebookwriter takes place on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 pm Central.
*** SHOW NOTES for Red River Writers ***
On the 1st Thursday of each month at noon Central "Red River Writers Live - Savvy Designs" with Host April Robins
April hosts a 30 minute show that features people who develop savvy promotional, website, blog, photo, illustration, e-book, audio book, enzine
article, virtual assistant, book club, school visit, etc designs. This is a show about techniques that April would like to know more about outside of
April's world of writing books.
If you would like to be a Guest on April's show, send a short description about your work either to April’s inbox or post it at the Discussion topic
“Signup for the 30 Minute Shows” at http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=138195331998&topic=9775
*** SHOW NOTES for Robin Falls Kids ***
On the 2nd Monday of each month at 3 pm Central at "Robin Falls Kids - Chirp with April & Katy Dog", April will interview Children’s and Young
Adult authors allowing them to talk about themselves and their work, always making time for a reading from their book. Promo readings 4 times a
year with co-Host Laurie Zieber.
If you would like to be a Guest on this show, contact April at http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=110227913110&topic=11247
Hope to hear from you,
April Robins
On the 1st Thursday of each month at noon Central "Red River Writers Live - Savvy Designs" with Host April Robins
April hosts a 30 minute show that features people who develop savvy promotional, website, blog, photo, illustration, e-book, audio book, enzine
article, virtual assistant, book club, school visit, etc designs. This is a show about techniques that April would like to know more about outside of
April's world of writing books.
If you would like to be a Guest on April's show, send a short description about your work either to April’s inbox or post it at the Discussion topic
“Signup for the 30 Minute Shows” at http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=138195331998&topic=9775
*** SHOW NOTES for Robin Falls Kids ***
On the 2nd Monday of each month at 3 pm Central at "Robin Falls Kids - Chirp with April & Katy Dog", April will interview Children’s and Young
Adult authors allowing them to talk about themselves and their work, always making time for a reading from their book. Promo readings 4 times a
year with co-Host Laurie Zieber.
If you would like to be a Guest on this show, contact April at http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=110227913110&topic=11247
Hope to hear from you,
April Robins
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On the 4th Thursday of each month, Tales from the Pages is hosted by Barbara Ehrentreu at 3PM Central. Barbara interviews writers who write
short stories and articles as well as authors of published books. They discuss the ins and outs of publishing short stories and articles. Guests
read from their work either published or unpublished. Barbara reads from her own work as well. Barbara hopes to acquaint the listeners with
writers who do not get enough attention.
After years of working as a Case Tool programmer, April retired from that career and pursued another love, writing children's books. Along the
way, she became a a promoter of writers and artists through her Group Red River Writers - Works of Writers & Artists Worldwide on FaceBook.
One thing led to another, and she ended up with three FB Fan pages, 15 Blog Talk Radio shows under her name, and Robin Falls Magazine. She
truly enjoys her new life and invites her friends to be involved with it.
April's children's books are family oriented, targeted for ages 2 to 10. They tell a story that is easy for a beginning reader to read, yet leaves them
with a sense of accomplishment. Many include grandparents, as well as parents. None give a lecture but all have happy endings. Her books are
loaded with colorful illustrations and are just simply fun to read. They are a transition from picture books to chapter books.
April is married. She and her husband, of 40 plus years, have two grown children and four grandchildren. All of which live in the Dallas/Ft Worth
area.
To learn more about April Robins and her projects, go to:
Home page of Robin Falls http://www.robinfalls.com/index.html
April Robins' FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/arobins?ref=name
Red River Writers Group on FaceBook www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56738845017&ref=mf
Robin Falls Kids Fan Page on FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robin-Falls-Kids/86232461548
Robin Falls Kids BTR Show Fan Page on FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robin-Falls-Kids-BTR-Show/110227913110
Red River Writers BTR Show Fan Page on FaceBook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-River-Writers-Live-BTR-Show/138195331998?v=wall&viewas=1256794276
Blog Talk Radio Show Red River Writers http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RedRiverWritersLive
Blog Talk Radio Show Robin Falls Kids http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RobinFalls
way, she became a a promoter of writers and artists through her Group Red River Writers - Works of Writers & Artists Worldwide on FaceBook.
One thing led to another, and she ended up with three FB Fan pages, 15 Blog Talk Radio shows under her name, and Robin Falls Magazine. She
truly enjoys her new life and invites her friends to be involved with it.
April's children's books are family oriented, targeted for ages 2 to 10. They tell a story that is easy for a beginning reader to read, yet leaves them
with a sense of accomplishment. Many include grandparents, as well as parents. None give a lecture but all have happy endings. Her books are
loaded with colorful illustrations and are just simply fun to read. They are a transition from picture books to chapter books.
April is married. She and her husband, of 40 plus years, have two grown children and four grandchildren. All of which live in the Dallas/Ft Worth
area.
To learn more about April Robins and her projects, go to:
Home page of Robin Falls http://www.robinfalls.com/index.html
April Robins' FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/arobins?ref=name
Red River Writers Group on FaceBook www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56738845017&ref=mf
Robin Falls Kids Fan Page on FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robin-Falls-Kids/86232461548
Robin Falls Kids BTR Show Fan Page on FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robin-Falls-Kids-BTR-Show/110227913110
Red River Writers BTR Show Fan Page on FaceBook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-River-Writers-Live-BTR-Show/138195331998?v=wall&viewas=1256794276
Blog Talk Radio Show Red River Writers http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RedRiverWritersLive
Blog Talk Radio Show Robin Falls Kids http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RobinFalls
(a reader) I don't usually read this genre so I really wasn't sure if I'd like it, just on that basis alone, but this book kept me reading and involved.
The characters are well drawn and the ending surprised me. A good read!
Michelle McGriff: With the feeling of Like Water for Chocolate, I really enjoyed reading another book of this similar era and geographical location.
This is truly a romantic time and when you read a book like this you are transcended into that day and all things seem possible and real.
This was my first book by Ms. Oakes and I found it to be charming, entertaining and non-surprisingly exciting.
Gabriella-the protagonist of the story has the truly charming innocence yet-old soul-that makes her a believable main character.
Well done. I look forward to Ms. Oakes' next novel.
Claire Collins: Gabriella Deza is a young woman coming of age amid turmoil. This historical is a fabulous read.
*** SHOW NOTES for Red River Writers ***
On the 4th Wednesday at noon Central, join "What's Write for Me" on Red River Writers Live. Host Dellani Oakes interviews writers with different
approaches to their craft. Since writing is as individual as we are, what techniques work well for one person may not work for another. On What's
Write for Me, we will explore different avenues to the same goal - perfecting our skills.
If you would like to be a guest, please contact me at DellaniRFK@gmail.com
I do not check this e-mail daily, but will make every effort to reply promptly.
Dellani Oakes
*** SHOW NOTES for Robin Falls Kids ***
Tea Time with Dellani will spotlight 1 or 2 young adult authors the first Monday of each month. Authors will be able to read excerpts, discuss their
writing process, why they write what they write, buying information, classroom adaptability, etc. Tea Time is a chance for Dellani and her guests to
chat in a low stress, friendly, comfortable, informal environment. Depending upon number of guests, the show will be either 30 or 60 minutes long,
with each author having a 30 minute spotlight. I would also be delighted to host illustrators.
To contact Dellani about scheduling your interview, please write to DellaniRFK@gmail.com I will check this e-mail once or twice a week. (I have a
great many e-mails already, so allow me the opportunity to do so as my schedule allows.) Requests sent via Facebook Inbox WILL NOT get
priority unless you've already been a guest. In fact, they will more than likely get lost.
I look forward to our chat!
Dellani Oakes
On the 4th Wednesday at noon Central, join "What's Write for Me" on Red River Writers Live. Host Dellani Oakes interviews writers with different
approaches to their craft. Since writing is as individual as we are, what techniques work well for one person may not work for another. On What's
Write for Me, we will explore different avenues to the same goal - perfecting our skills.
If you would like to be a guest, please contact me at DellaniRFK@gmail.com
I do not check this e-mail daily, but will make every effort to reply promptly.
Dellani Oakes
*** SHOW NOTES for Robin Falls Kids ***
Tea Time with Dellani will spotlight 1 or 2 young adult authors the first Monday of each month. Authors will be able to read excerpts, discuss their
writing process, why they write what they write, buying information, classroom adaptability, etc. Tea Time is a chance for Dellani and her guests to
chat in a low stress, friendly, comfortable, informal environment. Depending upon number of guests, the show will be either 30 or 60 minutes long,
with each author having a 30 minute spotlight. I would also be delighted to host illustrators.
To contact Dellani about scheduling your interview, please write to DellaniRFK@gmail.com I will check this e-mail once or twice a week. (I have a
great many e-mails already, so allow me the opportunity to do so as my schedule allows.) Requests sent via Facebook Inbox WILL NOT get
priority unless you've already been a guest. In fact, they will more than likely get lost.
I look forward to our chat!
Dellani Oakes
Barbara M. Hodges lives in Nipomo, California, a small town on the the central coast. She shares her life with her
husband Jeff, two basset hounds, Ophelia and Hamlet, as well as a opinionated feline, Wallace.
Barbara is the author or co-author of five published novels. The Blue Flame, The Emerald Dagger and The Silver
Angel are part of her Daradawn fantasy series. Shadow Worlds, co-written with Darrell Bain is a science fiction thriller,
and Stargazer's Children, co-authored with Maggie Pucillo and Jennifer des' Plantes is a blend of both fantasy and
science fiction.
Barbara also has a story in Alleatory's Junction anthology and the soon to be released Scattered Hearts anthology.
When she is not writing she enjoys decorative painting and camping in their motor home. Barbara is a big NASCAR fan....go Carl Edwards.
To read excerpts from her books as well as reviews visit her website:
http://barbarahodges.gobot.com
Tor order any of her books contact her at:
bassetbarb@aol.com
Barbara M Hodges
http://barbarahodges.gobot.com
'Power to the Chosen.'
The Blue Flame
The Emerald Dagger
The Silver Angel
Stargazer's Children
Shadow Worlds ( Now available in print from Twilight Times Books. http://www.twilighttimesbooks.com/ShadowWorlds_ch1.html.)
http://www.editred.com/bassetbarb
*** SHOW NOTES for Red River Writers ***
Red River Writers Live-No Limits is seeking guests.
It is a 60 minute show happening the second Thursday of each month. The show will air at 3:00 PM Pacfic Time.
I'd also like to encourage you to offer a prize to one lucky winner, chosen from the call-in line or chat room. It can be whatever you choose.
Two guests will be interviewed. Followed by a reading from their book, and questions from the call in line and chat room.
All authors are welcome. All genres, both children and adult. All heat levels, but for the reading please keep it PG-13.
The show will be just as titled, except for PG-13, no limits on what can and will be talked about.
That's your warning...I want to know all about you. What makes you, you.
So are you game? If so, contact me at bassetbarb@aol.com
Barbara
*** SHOW NOTES for Robin Falls Kids ***
Barbara M. Hodges will be hosting "Robin Falls Kids--Let's Talk" on Global talk radio on the 3rd Monday of each month at 3 pm Central. Barbara
will have as her guest Children’s Book authors. Come find out why someone decides to write for children and hear readings from their current
and upcoming releases.
Red River Writers Live-No Limits is seeking guests.
It is a 60 minute show happening the second Thursday of each month. The show will air at 3:00 PM Pacfic Time.
I'd also like to encourage you to offer a prize to one lucky winner, chosen from the call-in line or chat room. It can be whatever you choose.
Two guests will be interviewed. Followed by a reading from their book, and questions from the call in line and chat room.
All authors are welcome. All genres, both children and adult. All heat levels, but for the reading please keep it PG-13.
The show will be just as titled, except for PG-13, no limits on what can and will be talked about.
That's your warning...I want to know all about you. What makes you, you.
So are you game? If so, contact me at bassetbarb@aol.com
Barbara
*** SHOW NOTES for Robin Falls Kids ***
Barbara M. Hodges will be hosting "Robin Falls Kids--Let's Talk" on Global talk radio on the 3rd Monday of each month at 3 pm Central. Barbara
will have as her guest Children’s Book authors. Come find out why someone decides to write for children and hear readings from their current
and upcoming releases.
Mj (Mary) Gillot
Mary writes the following about herself:
Art, art, art. Writing. Creativity-- as much as possible. I love it more than sleep. Sometimes I pick up my guitar,
but not often enough. I sing. I write songs sometimes. I write music that is too complicated for me to play. My son
and I have jam sessions with our many instruments, some of which he invented. They are awful and wonderful.
People always giggle when they walk into my house. It's full of art, art supplies, angels, musical instruments, and
colored lights. Or maybe they're only giggling at the mess.
Mary writes the following about herself:
Art, art, art. Writing. Creativity-- as much as possible. I love it more than sleep. Sometimes I pick up my guitar,
but not often enough. I sing. I write songs sometimes. I write music that is too complicated for me to play. My son
and I have jam sessions with our many instruments, some of which he invented. They are awful and wonderful.
People always giggle when they walk into my house. It's full of art, art supplies, angels, musical instruments, and
colored lights. Or maybe they're only giggling at the mess.
My art is about laughing, loving, and waking up. The medium is not as important as the end result, so I work in paint, colored pencil, clay, cloth,
digital media, and anything else that works. I have been a professional artist and illustrator for many publishing companies, both large and
small. My polyclay art was included in "The New Clay," a book by Nan Roche. I have illustrated hundreds of books, including many in the "For
Dummies" series.
Mary has written and illustrated a children's book called "Belle's Wings." "Belle's
Wings" is about a tortoise named Belle. She is an artist and a dreamer, singing and
drawing in the dirt of her zoo enclosure. Her best friend, Lankford, is a giraffe. His
height makes him a great lookout and grape-gatherer, and Belle loves to eat grapes.
When Belle tells Lankford that her fondest wish is to fly, Lankford must decide whether
to show his skepticism or support his friend's unusual dream. Both characters grow and
learn about courage, resourcefulness, loyalty and love. The story has 2,398 words,
and every spread is generously illustrated. The book also includes a small poster.
Coming soon "Zola Yearned for an Excellent Waffle" - A Backwards Alphabet Story
Debra Simpson, owner of Syndicating Your Content and publisher of North San Diego Business, began her career in
publishing in 1990 as the publisher of The Business Resource, a small business newspaper in San Diego County.
In 1994, McGraw-Hill lured her away to the world of multimedia and Web publishing, recognizing Debra as the Author
/ Developer of the Year in Multimedia Development in 1996. Thus began Debra’s adventure in digital media
development. She subsequently spent four of her eight years programming McGraw Hill’s vast collection of Websites.
Debra re-entered the entrepreneurial realm in 2003, developing and implementing Web 2.0 Internet marketing
strategies for the small business community. As a blog programmer, Debra saw the opportunities to syndicate and re-
purpose content into a variety of digital formats in 2005 and began developing WordPress blogging sites in 2007.
One of Debra’s passions is teaching others, and offers monthly webinars on social media, blogging and digital
products. She also shares “how to” videos on her You Tube channel.
publishing in 1990 as the publisher of The Business Resource, a small business newspaper in San Diego County.
In 1994, McGraw-Hill lured her away to the world of multimedia and Web publishing, recognizing Debra as the Author
/ Developer of the Year in Multimedia Development in 1996. Thus began Debra’s adventure in digital media
development. She subsequently spent four of her eight years programming McGraw Hill’s vast collection of Websites.
Debra re-entered the entrepreneurial realm in 2003, developing and implementing Web 2.0 Internet marketing
strategies for the small business community. As a blog programmer, Debra saw the opportunities to syndicate and re-
purpose content into a variety of digital formats in 2005 and began developing WordPress blogging sites in 2007.
One of Debra’s passions is teaching others, and offers monthly webinars on social media, blogging and digital
products. She also shares “how to” videos on her You Tube channel.
Debra shares information about blogging, social networking, digital product creation and publishing at her site Syndicating Your Content.com.
She hosts Syndicating Your Content on Blog Talk Radio, interviewing self published authors.
Debra also hosts North San Diego Business At Large, a weekly online radio show supporting local North San Diego county businesses. Her
archived shows can be found at North San Diego Business.com.
Links for you
Syndicating Your Content
http://syndicatingyourcontent.com
North San Diego Business
http://northsandiegobusiness.com
Blog Talk Radio Links
http://blogtalkradio.com/N-San-Diego-Business
http://blogtalkradio.com/Debra-Simpson
YouTube
http://youtube.com/magicinwords
http://youtube.com/debrasimpson
(migrating magicinwords over to debrasimpson at YouTube)
*** SHOW NOTES for Red River Writers ***
On the 1st Thursday of each month at noon Central "Red River Writers Live - Savvy Designs." Debra Simpson is the Guest Host six times a
year. The show features people who develop savvy promotional, website, blog, photo, illustration, e-book, audio book, enzine article, virtual
assistant, book club, school visit, etc designs.
On the 1st Thursday of each month at noon Central "Red River Writers Live - Savvy Designs." Debra Simpson is the Guest Host six times a
year. The show features people who develop savvy promotional, website, blog, photo, illustration, e-book, audio book, enzine article, virtual
assistant, book club, school visit, etc designs.
Karl Lenker, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (retired) A-10 Warthog fighter pilot and combat veteran (Bosnia), has
logged over 29,000 hours in the air. Action is his middle name. Others write about on-the-edge adventures … Karl
Lenker lives them.
Though recently retired from piloting Boeing jets around the world for Delta Air Lines, he now flies life-saving, EMS
rescue missions, chases offshore race boats for TV, does television and movie shoots or explores central Florida
swamps for alligator conservationists — all in helicopters.
A gold medal champion rifle and pistol marksman, Karl has been an avid outdoorsman most of his life. He holds a
Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Maryland.
Writing credits include feature articles for the Jet Gazette and The Free State Guardian, military publications with
statewide (Maryland) circulation.
logged over 29,000 hours in the air. Action is his middle name. Others write about on-the-edge adventures … Karl
Lenker lives them.
Though recently retired from piloting Boeing jets around the world for Delta Air Lines, he now flies life-saving, EMS
rescue missions, chases offshore race boats for TV, does television and movie shoots or explores central Florida
swamps for alligator conservationists — all in helicopters.
A gold medal champion rifle and pistol marksman, Karl has been an avid outdoorsman most of his life. He holds a
Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Maryland.
Writing credits include feature articles for the Jet Gazette and The Free State Guardian, military publications with
statewide (Maryland) circulation.
Final Trumpet is his debut novel. It was born when he was asked to go to west Africa to instruct the park rangers in the art of hunting poachers
from the air in ultra-light aircraft. The gruesome images he was shown during that recruiting session were disturbing and left Karl with a lasting
impression and a strong desire to do something about it. Final Trumpet is part of that “something.” As a result, a portion of the proceeds from
this book will be donated to organizations committed to protecting elephants around the world.
Check out the footage of A-10s in action below. Some of the weapons deployed in this video are the same used by A-10s featured in Final
Trumpet. Learn more about Karl at his site http://talewindspress.com/index.html.
from the air in ultra-light aircraft. The gruesome images he was shown during that recruiting session were disturbing and left Karl with a lasting
impression and a strong desire to do something about it. Final Trumpet is part of that “something.” As a result, a portion of the proceeds from
this book will be donated to organizations committed to protecting elephants around the world.
Check out the footage of A-10s in action below. Some of the weapons deployed in this video are the same used by A-10s featured in Final
Trumpet. Learn more about Karl at his site http://talewindspress.com/index.html.
*** SHOW NOTES for Red River Writers ***
Join Karl and his crew every 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8 pm Central. This Red River Writers Live show is sure to excite.
Climb aboard the action filled show about men's books hosted by Karl Lenker. Karl's crew includes book seller & events manager George Scott
and active duty military spouse Cynthia Mclelland. What a rush you will get as their guests talk about their exciting: thrillers, horror, military,
suspense, historical, action packed books.
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• Represented more than 100 client writers; more than 30 currently. • Sold three screenplay options to film production companies. • Developed numerous long-standing contacts with major film studios. • Developed network of managers, attorneys, writers and others to work with clients. Michigan Avenue Media, LLC Founder (2007-present) • Started consulting and marketing company to work with book authors. • Work with unpublished authors to independently publish their manuscripts. • Market independent authors with book signings, public relations, speaking engagements. Author and Screenwriter (1992-present) • Wrote 11 feature-length screenplays; two of them optioned to studios. • Won screenwriting awards for Dear John and First We Dance. • Books written: Sala, More Than A Survivor, Love Changes, East Wing of the Meridian, My Son the Bachelor, The Magical Leaping Lizard Potion, Snack Attack, The Busy Bus • Conducts book events and lecturers around Chicago area. Activities • Member of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. • Former president of Horowitz-Slavin Cancer Research at Evanston Hospital. • Donate portions of book proceeds to Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, American Red Cross, United States Holocaust Museum and Illinois Holocaust Museum. |
Marsha Casper Cook is a published author, screenwriter, lecturer and signatory agent of Marcus Bryan and
Associates Inc., which she founded in 1996. Her new company, Michigan Avenue Media Inc. is all about new
authors and new beginnings.
She resides in the Chicago suburbs with her husband.
Visit her web sites at: www.marcusbryan.com and www.michiganavenuemedia.com
Marcus Bryan & Associates WGA Signatory Agency
Founder, Owner and Signatory Agent
(1996-present)
• Started agency to represent screenwriters and authors.
• Achieved Writers Guild of America (WGA) signatory status as of 1998.
Associates Inc., which she founded in 1996. Her new company, Michigan Avenue Media Inc. is all about new
authors and new beginnings.
She resides in the Chicago suburbs with her husband.
Visit her web sites at: www.marcusbryan.com and www.michiganavenuemedia.com
Marcus Bryan & Associates WGA Signatory Agency
Founder, Owner and Signatory Agent
(1996-present)
• Started agency to represent screenwriters and authors.
• Achieved Writers Guild of America (WGA) signatory status as of 1998.
Laura Lester Fournier is the internationally known author of a series of spoken word CD's and books; she
has just released her fifth book, "The Caterpillar's Flight." Her books, CD's, and message are making their
way around the world and spreading a transformational tone of peace, forgiveness, unconditional love, and
grace. Laura is the founder of The Center Of Forgiveness in Rollinsford, NH, where she offers workshops,
private intuitive/spiritual consultation, and children's meditation groups. Laura also offers Spiritual Retreats
designed to your goals and aspirations in the White Mountains. She is the creator of "Top of the Day - Tip
for Today" a popular daily feature on her web-site, these inspirational messages are available for
auto-delivery to your e-mail inbox by signing up at her web-site. Laura has written articles for a number of
publications as well as having been a guest on numerous talk radio shows. She is the host of her own
internet blog talk radio show"Faith & Fiction," on Red River Radio. She serves as an expert for the National
Association of Divorce for Women and Children. Having been married for almost two decades she brings
has just released her fifth book, "The Caterpillar's Flight." Her books, CD's, and message are making their
way around the world and spreading a transformational tone of peace, forgiveness, unconditional love, and
grace. Laura is the founder of The Center Of Forgiveness in Rollinsford, NH, where she offers workshops,
private intuitive/spiritual consultation, and children's meditation groups. Laura also offers Spiritual Retreats
designed to your goals and aspirations in the White Mountains. She is the creator of "Top of the Day - Tip
for Today" a popular daily feature on her web-site, these inspirational messages are available for
auto-delivery to your e-mail inbox by signing up at her web-site. Laura has written articles for a number of
publications as well as having been a guest on numerous talk radio shows. She is the host of her own
internet blog talk radio show"Faith & Fiction," on Red River Radio. She serves as an expert for the National
Association of Divorce for Women and Children. Having been married for almost two decades she brings
*** SHOW NOTES for Red River Writers ***
Christian Fiction Live showcases Christian authors and their books. Join us for live interviews with today's top Christian authors. Writers of
Inspirational fiction (mystery, suspense, romance, women's fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, historicals, chick lit, etc.), If you like Christian Fiction, you will like
this Red River Writers Live Special that airs 4 times a year on a Friday.
Christian Fiction Live showcases Christian authors and their books. Join us for live interviews with today's top Christian authors. Writers of
Inspirational fiction (mystery, suspense, romance, women's fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, historicals, chick lit, etc.), If you like Christian Fiction, you will like
this Red River Writers Live Special that airs 4 times a year on a Friday.
On her and her husband's site greenestudiosoftucson.com, is posted. "She believes that the ability to draw or sketch is a universal form of
communication. After traveling throughout the world for more than twenty years she found that the ability to sketch bridged the gap between
English and several other languages. Pictures are truly better than words. The beauty of expressing artistry with beads is universal and available
in nearly any country.
For the present, Peggy's contribution to the website contains her one-of-a-kind necklaces and earrings. Only rarely has Peggy made a copy of a
piece at the request of a customer, and that is subject to having the necessary components. Many necklaces are built around a one-of-a-kind
component. For Peggy, the fun is in the new design, the mix of materials and the colors that will make that piece unique. Before long, she will also
have paintings to display in the website's other galleries. Peggy's designs all show her inherent sense of design and her impeccable eye for color.
They are truly collector's items.
Peggy is a former business analyst for a banking software company. She is also a charter member of the Southwest Authors' Guild and writes
fiction. She has authored some of the blogs on this web site."
So Peggy is one very interesting Baby Boomer. See some of her work below. She says she is a self taught artists.
communication. After traveling throughout the world for more than twenty years she found that the ability to sketch bridged the gap between
English and several other languages. Pictures are truly better than words. The beauty of expressing artistry with beads is universal and available
in nearly any country.
For the present, Peggy's contribution to the website contains her one-of-a-kind necklaces and earrings. Only rarely has Peggy made a copy of a
piece at the request of a customer, and that is subject to having the necessary components. Many necklaces are built around a one-of-a-kind
component. For Peggy, the fun is in the new design, the mix of materials and the colors that will make that piece unique. Before long, she will also
have paintings to display in the website's other galleries. Peggy's designs all show her inherent sense of design and her impeccable eye for color.
They are truly collector's items.
Peggy is a former business analyst for a banking software company. She is also a charter member of the Southwest Authors' Guild and writes
fiction. She has authored some of the blogs on this web site."
So Peggy is one very interesting Baby Boomer. See some of her work below. She says she is a self taught artists.
Margaret L. (Peggy) Greene is best described as a person who promised herself through all those busy
years in the work-a-day world to get to this thing and that thing later, always later. By the time she retired
from the world of banking software, there was a tremendous backlog of unfulfilled promises that she is
only beginning to keep. She says, "It is not unlike stuffing two pounds of springy marshmallows into a one
pound bag. You open the bag to get one, and whoa, look out! The urges and the ideas come flying out
so fast you sometimes need to duck."
So, Margaret is writing, painting, photographing and swimming in a sea of new technologies. Along with
her many activities at FaceBook Group Red River Writers, Margaret is a member of Southwest Authors
Guild (SWAG).
With treasured family memories at hand and a former career that required world travel, Margaret writes
for pleasure. She has recorded many family stories and is currently working on a third novel. For her,
writing is a way of life. Join her at http://www.scribblesandclicks.com/
years in the work-a-day world to get to this thing and that thing later, always later. By the time she retired
from the world of banking software, there was a tremendous backlog of unfulfilled promises that she is
only beginning to keep. She says, "It is not unlike stuffing two pounds of springy marshmallows into a one
pound bag. You open the bag to get one, and whoa, look out! The urges and the ideas come flying out
so fast you sometimes need to duck."
So, Margaret is writing, painting, photographing and swimming in a sea of new technologies. Along with
her many activities at FaceBook Group Red River Writers, Margaret is a member of Southwest Authors
Guild (SWAG).
With treasured family memories at hand and a former career that required world travel, Margaret writes
for pleasure. She has recorded many family stories and is currently working on a third novel. For her,
writing is a way of life. Join her at http://www.scribblesandclicks.com/
Simon Rose was born in Derbyshire, England. He graduated from university with a degree in history and has
lived in Canada since 1990. He is also a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature of West Redding, CT.
Simon and his two children, dog and cat live in Calgary.
Simon’s first novel for middle grade readers, The Alchemist’s Portrait, was published in 2003 followed by The
Sorcerer’s Letterbox in 2004, The Clone Conspiracy in 2005, The Emerald Curse in 2006, The Heretic’s Tomb
in 2007 and The Doomsday Mask in 2009. A seventh novel for middle grades, The Time Camera, will be
published in spring 2011, along with Flashback, a novel for young adults. Simon is also a contributing author to
The Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction Volume One, has written several books for younger readers
with Weigl Educational Publishers, has a regular column ‘Simon Says’ with the National Writing for Children
Center and works as a writer for Dark Roasted Blend online magazine.
lived in Canada since 1990. He is also a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature of West Redding, CT.
Simon and his two children, dog and cat live in Calgary.
Simon’s first novel for middle grade readers, The Alchemist’s Portrait, was published in 2003 followed by The
Sorcerer’s Letterbox in 2004, The Clone Conspiracy in 2005, The Emerald Curse in 2006, The Heretic’s Tomb
in 2007 and The Doomsday Mask in 2009. A seventh novel for middle grades, The Time Camera, will be
published in spring 2011, along with Flashback, a novel for young adults. Simon is also a contributing author to
The Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction Volume One, has written several books for younger readers
with Weigl Educational Publishers, has a regular column ‘Simon Says’ with the National Writing for Children
Center and works as a writer for Dark Roasted Blend online magazine.
Simon offers a wide variety of presentations, workshops and author in residence programs for schools and libraries, covering such topics as the
writing process, editing and revision, where ideas come from and how writers turn them into stories, character development, historical fiction and
historical research, story structure, the publishing world and more. He also offers virtual author visits by video using Skype. He works as a
creative writing instructor for home school students throughout the year and at summer camps each July and August, is an instructor for adults
with Chinook Learning Services, University of Calgary and at the National Writing for Children Center, where he offers a variety of online
workshops for both children and adults.
Simon is a regular presenter at conferences and festivals, and served as a juror for the Governor General's Literary Awards for Children's
Literature, the Saskatchewan Book Awards, the Parsec Awards and the Sunburst Award for Canadian Literature of the Fantastic. He is the
founder of Children's Authors and Illustrators on Facebook and is the Assistant Regional Advisor for SCBWI Western Canada. Simon offers a
number of services for writers, including manuscript evaluation, editing, writing workshops and coaching, plus writing services for the business
community. Full details can be found at his website www.simon-rose.com. You may also visit his blog at http://simon-rose.blogspot.com, his
channel on YouTube, follow him on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook
You can listen to readings from Simon's books at the following links.
The Alchemist's Portrait http://www.simon-rose.com/audio/Simon_Rose_CKUA_interview.mp3
The Sorcerer's Letterbox http://www.simon-rose.com/audio/sorcerersReadingmp3.mp3
The Clone Conspiracy http://www.simon-rose.com/audio/ckua_aug05.mp3
The Emerald Curse http://www.simon-rose.com/audio/ckua_emeraldcurse.mp3
The Heretic's Tomb http://www.simon-rose.com/audio/heretic_CKUA_interview.mp3
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Simon Rose
http://www.simon-rose.com http://simon-rose.blogspot.com
Virtual Visits - http://www.simon-rose.com/virtual_visits.htm
School Programs - http://www.simon-rose.com/school_programs.htm
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simon-Rose-Author/211746955865
Children's Authors and Illustrators on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45035902458
Twitter - https://twitter.com/sorcerersletter
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/wordsmithman
Simon Says - http://writingforchildrencenter.com/category/simon-says/
Dark Roasted Blend - http://www.darkroastedblend.com/
SCBWI Western Canada - http://www.scbwicanada.org/west/index.htm
MySpace - http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=212280318
writing process, editing and revision, where ideas come from and how writers turn them into stories, character development, historical fiction and
historical research, story structure, the publishing world and more. He also offers virtual author visits by video using Skype. He works as a
creative writing instructor for home school students throughout the year and at summer camps each July and August, is an instructor for adults
with Chinook Learning Services, University of Calgary and at the National Writing for Children Center, where he offers a variety of online
workshops for both children and adults.
Simon is a regular presenter at conferences and festivals, and served as a juror for the Governor General's Literary Awards for Children's
Literature, the Saskatchewan Book Awards, the Parsec Awards and the Sunburst Award for Canadian Literature of the Fantastic. He is the
founder of Children's Authors and Illustrators on Facebook and is the Assistant Regional Advisor for SCBWI Western Canada. Simon offers a
number of services for writers, including manuscript evaluation, editing, writing workshops and coaching, plus writing services for the business
community. Full details can be found at his website www.simon-rose.com. You may also visit his blog at http://simon-rose.blogspot.com, his
channel on YouTube, follow him on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook
You can listen to readings from Simon's books at the following links.
The Alchemist's Portrait http://www.simon-rose.com/audio/Simon_Rose_CKUA_interview.mp3
The Sorcerer's Letterbox http://www.simon-rose.com/audio/sorcerersReadingmp3.mp3
The Clone Conspiracy http://www.simon-rose.com/audio/ckua_aug05.mp3
The Emerald Curse http://www.simon-rose.com/audio/ckua_emeraldcurse.mp3
The Heretic's Tomb http://www.simon-rose.com/audio/heretic_CKUA_interview.mp3
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Simon Rose
http://www.simon-rose.com http://simon-rose.blogspot.com
Virtual Visits - http://www.simon-rose.com/virtual_visits.htm
School Programs - http://www.simon-rose.com/school_programs.htm
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Simon-Rose-Author/211746955865
Children's Authors and Illustrators on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45035902458
Twitter - https://twitter.com/sorcerersletter
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/wordsmithman
Simon Says - http://writingforchildrencenter.com/category/simon-says/
Dark Roasted Blend - http://www.darkroastedblend.com/
SCBWI Western Canada - http://www.scbwicanada.org/west/index.htm
MySpace - http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=212280318
Yearly Robin Falls Kids Special in March, June, September & November
*** SHOW NOTES for Robin Falls Kids ***.
Inspiration, Imagination and Invention with Simon Rose
March 1, 2010 - History is a Thing of the Past
Simon's second novel, The Sorcerer's Letterbox, features the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, the boy king Edward V and his younger
brother, supposedly murdered in the Tower of London in 1483 by Richard III. This show examines the use of history as inspiration for works for
fiction, making use of real personalities and events, and the need for accurate historical research.
Other subject matter under consideration for future shows are:
Books based on major historical events
Time travel stories
Science fiction and fantasy
*** SHOW NOTES for Robin Falls Kids ***.
Inspiration, Imagination and Invention with Simon Rose
March 1, 2010 - History is a Thing of the Past
Simon's second novel, The Sorcerer's Letterbox, features the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, the boy king Edward V and his younger
brother, supposedly murdered in the Tower of London in 1483 by Richard III. This show examines the use of history as inspiration for works for
fiction, making use of real personalities and events, and the need for accurate historical research.
Other subject matter under consideration for future shows are:
Books based on major historical events
Time travel stories
Science fiction and fantasy
her unique voice to the challenges of having a successful and lasting relationship. As an ordained minister, she has been performing spiritual
ceremonies for more than fifteen years. Laura speaks publicly on a number of matters including human rights, sexual abuse, teen suicide,
homelessness, depression, healing the past, and learning to "thrive rather than simply survive" our lives. Calling upon her personal experience
and more than twenty-five years of study in metaphysics, world religion, and philosophy; she brings a fresh perspective to the practice of modern
day Spirituality......which she refers to as "Spirituality For Real Life (R)." She and her daughter founded the "Soul to Soul" project which focuses
on supplying those who are homeless and suffering with blankets and inspirational books. Laura lives in New Hampshire on a small farm with her
husband, their beloved daughter, and many happy animals. She believes that every person comes into this lifetime with unique and wonderful
gifts; "It is the sharing of those 'gifts' which make a profound and lasting difference for the future." (Taken from
http://www.lauralesterfournier.com/id5.html)
ceremonies for more than fifteen years. Laura speaks publicly on a number of matters including human rights, sexual abuse, teen suicide,
homelessness, depression, healing the past, and learning to "thrive rather than simply survive" our lives. Calling upon her personal experience
and more than twenty-five years of study in metaphysics, world religion, and philosophy; she brings a fresh perspective to the practice of modern
day Spirituality......which she refers to as "Spirituality For Real Life (R)." She and her daughter founded the "Soul to Soul" project which focuses
on supplying those who are homeless and suffering with blankets and inspirational books. Laura lives in New Hampshire on a small farm with her
husband, their beloved daughter, and many happy animals. She believes that every person comes into this lifetime with unique and wonderful
gifts; "It is the sharing of those 'gifts' which make a profound and lasting difference for the future." (Taken from
http://www.lauralesterfournier.com/id5.html)
as if it were yesterday. Many students crammed into a lobby area of a dorm and listened to a very personal first-person story about a God—a God
who wanted them, loved them, and lavishly prepared a place to be with them and was waiting for them. Weeks later, several students shared their
thoughts on the story with me and of how they now had a place where they met God every day. That amazed me and I discovered one of the values
of storytelling—shelf life. Stories, like good friends, hang around.
I believe God has given me a sensitivity to the broken and bruised, the naïve and young, the hopeful and disheartened. My stories come from my
observances of life, dialogue with family and friends, my church involvement, personal discoveries and the stuff of life—growing up in an alcoholic
family, infertility, adoption, several miscarriages and a miracle or two. My undergraduate studies in social work, graduate work in social science, work
experience with young adults and troubled adolescents, along with my own personal background have provided the foundation for my storytelling.
And then there's everyday life…
Powerful things happen when a story leaves the lips of a faithful teller and reaches the listener's ears. The first sign of it is physical—crossed arms
unfold, stern and serious adult faces soften to a child-like quality and children sit almost unmoving. I seldom know exactly what happened for that
listener that connected so deeply, but I know something wonderful took place in that story moment. And that is the power of Story—its potential for
change, renewal and understanding is an awesome responsibility and honor for the teller.
I will never tire of what happens when you and I meet in the middle of a story. Never. Whether story takes me to church, a classroom, a convention,
a family room, or the rails on the side of a hospital bed, it will be my privilege to share in this intimate community created with a Story.
I look forward to sharing a Story with you...Melea"
who wanted them, loved them, and lavishly prepared a place to be with them and was waiting for them. Weeks later, several students shared their
thoughts on the story with me and of how they now had a place where they met God every day. That amazed me and I discovered one of the values
of storytelling—shelf life. Stories, like good friends, hang around.
I believe God has given me a sensitivity to the broken and bruised, the naïve and young, the hopeful and disheartened. My stories come from my
observances of life, dialogue with family and friends, my church involvement, personal discoveries and the stuff of life—growing up in an alcoholic
family, infertility, adoption, several miscarriages and a miracle or two. My undergraduate studies in social work, graduate work in social science, work
experience with young adults and troubled adolescents, along with my own personal background have provided the foundation for my storytelling.
And then there's everyday life…
Powerful things happen when a story leaves the lips of a faithful teller and reaches the listener's ears. The first sign of it is physical—crossed arms
unfold, stern and serious adult faces soften to a child-like quality and children sit almost unmoving. I seldom know exactly what happened for that
listener that connected so deeply, but I know something wonderful took place in that story moment. And that is the power of Story—its potential for
change, renewal and understanding is an awesome responsibility and honor for the teller.
I will never tire of what happens when you and I meet in the middle of a story. Never. Whether story takes me to church, a classroom, a convention,
a family room, or the rails on the side of a hospital bed, it will be my privilege to share in this intimate community created with a Story.
I look forward to sharing a Story with you...Melea"
Melea Brock writes:
Through stories I've written, folktales of old and true-life stories, I dip down into the Truth of life for my listeners.
I confront, in a non-threatening way, relationships, beauty, worry, our gifts and talents, forgiveness, healing,
the foolishness of life, God's constant presence. Through storytelling, I offer the listener a face-to-face, ear-to-
ear, heart-to-heart opportunity to be still and hear what needs to be heard.
I began storytelling in 1982 while working as an assistant dean at a small Christian college in California. I found
that if I had a story when I taught and it specifically related to the teaching, a disinterested student could
become a listener and a learner in that moment. I can remember my first story's telling, “The King Who Waits,”
Through stories I've written, folktales of old and true-life stories, I dip down into the Truth of life for my listeners.
I confront, in a non-threatening way, relationships, beauty, worry, our gifts and talents, forgiveness, healing,
the foolishness of life, God's constant presence. Through storytelling, I offer the listener a face-to-face, ear-to-
ear, heart-to-heart opportunity to be still and hear what needs to be heard.
I began storytelling in 1982 while working as an assistant dean at a small Christian college in California. I found
that if I had a story when I taught and it specifically related to the teaching, a disinterested student could
become a listener and a learner in that moment. I can remember my first story's telling, “The King Who Waits,”
*** SHOW NOTES for Robin Falls Kids ***
Robin Falls Kids Special 6 times a year on the first Monday of the month, dates varying. Join Chirp with Peggy as she interviews authors and
artists. Peggy desires to flesh out some of the effort that goes into a successful book beyond the authors. Margaret L. Greene (Peggy) has a
very successful career at Robin Falls Kids as part of the Chirp with April, Peggy & Katy the Dog show. It was time for Peggy to spread her wings
and fly. More details to come on this new show.
Robin Falls Kids Special 6 times a year on the first Monday of the month, dates varying. Join Chirp with Peggy as she interviews authors and
artists. Peggy desires to flesh out some of the effort that goes into a successful book beyond the authors. Margaret L. Greene (Peggy) has a
very successful career at Robin Falls Kids as part of the Chirp with April, Peggy & Katy the Dog show. It was time for Peggy to spread her wings
and fly. More details to come on this new show.
*** SHOW NOTES for Red River Writers ***
Story tellers with Melea Brock is a new show with details to come.
Melea's Goal taken from her own words:
Master storyteller, Melea J. Brock, has revived the all-but-lost art of storytelling for both adults and children. She is a writer, an author, and an
extraordinary performer. Join her in celebration of this powerful art form. ... for storytellers and lovers of this simple people art-form of storytelling...
Melea's hope is to encourage the storyteller in you!
Story tellers with Melea Brock is a new show with details to come.
Melea's Goal taken from her own words:
Master storyteller, Melea J. Brock, has revived the all-but-lost art of storytelling for both adults and children. She is a writer, an author, and an
extraordinary performer. Join her in celebration of this powerful art form. ... for storytellers and lovers of this simple people art-form of storytelling...
Melea's hope is to encourage the storyteller in you!
Blue Quartz trio
| Red Cloisonne |
Except for one year when she lived in California, Barbara has been a New York State resident all of her life.
She lived in Brooklyn, Queens, and upstate New York in Cortland and Vestal. She and her husband moved to the
city of Buffalo so he could go to law school, where they lived for eight years. For eight years she lived in Rocky
Point in Suffolk County. She and her husband have two grown daughters. Now living in Westchester, NY she has
been there for the last fifteen years. Barbara has over seventeen years of teaching experience and certification in
Reading. When she got her Masters degree she started to write seriously and had several stories published
online.
She lived in Brooklyn, Queens, and upstate New York in Cortland and Vestal. She and her husband moved to the
city of Buffalo so he could go to law school, where they lived for eight years. For eight years she lived in Rocky
Point in Suffolk County. She and her husband have two grown daughters. Now living in Westchester, NY she has
been there for the last fifteen years. Barbara has over seventeen years of teaching experience and certification in
Reading. When she got her Masters degree she started to write seriously and had several stories published
online.
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Author/Illustrator Mj Gillot Host - Fine Lines on the 4th Friday of months with 5 Fridays at Red River Writers Live.
Ms Gillot states, "Lines can be both versatile and powerful. A simple black line, curved and shaded, can form a work of art that evokes any
number of ideas or emotions in the observer. A line of words, carefully crafted, can transport the reader virtually anywhere. This program
will explore the fine lines of creative artists, illustrators and writers."
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Where the darkest worlds of our imaginations and the creatures that live in our fantasies come into our reality…Join us for a sixty-minute show
the last Friday every third month beginning in September where we will venture into the magical words of writers, the glorious creations of
illustrators and other artisans and craftsman forming these worlds that fuel our imaginations. Beginning with the paranormal realm, we will delve
into the heart of vampires, werewolves, zombies and other things that go bump in the night. Subsequent shows will revolve around the never
never land of dragons, knights and maidens on fair steeds; alien beings that threaten our very existence and provide us with the burning
question…are we alone; and the world of murder and mayhem with a darker twist. We are always looking for talented writers and other artisans
that delve into these magical kingdoms. Please email Bethany at behalle@comcast.net if you are interested in being on the show. We would
also love to hear from our listeners both before and during the show. Tell me, do you dare to delve into their enchanting worlds?
BETHANY HALLE
Bethany started writing stories and poems before she knew how to ride a bike and proceeded onto
novels by age eleven. By the time she was an early teenager fifteen novels had been written. As early
adulthood, college and life settled in; writing was placed on the back burner but never forgotten entirely.
Suddenly awakened by the rampant fantasies and untold stories of characters that flowed through her
dreams every night and filtered into her daylight hours; she could hold back the creative process no
longer.
Writing novels ranging from paranormal as Bethany Halle; romance, erotic and campy murder and
mayhem mysteries based in community associations as Cassandre Dayne; and children’s books
including the upcoming M.R. Bear Series as Victoria Chenault, the flood of stories and novels keep
building. Currently she has fifteen novels, seven novellas and approximately thirty-five stories in the final
Bethany started writing stories and poems before she knew how to ride a bike and proceeded onto
novels by age eleven. By the time she was an early teenager fifteen novels had been written. As early
adulthood, college and life settled in; writing was placed on the back burner but never forgotten entirely.
Suddenly awakened by the rampant fantasies and untold stories of characters that flowed through her
dreams every night and filtered into her daylight hours; she could hold back the creative process no
longer.
Writing novels ranging from paranormal as Bethany Halle; romance, erotic and campy murder and
mayhem mysteries based in community associations as Cassandre Dayne; and children’s books
including the upcoming M.R. Bear Series as Victoria Chenault, the flood of stories and novels keep
building. Currently she has fifteen novels, seven novellas and approximately thirty-five stories in the final
editing stages.
Enter her many worlds where dreams and fantasies become realities and the fear of the unknown hopefully will keep readers intrigued for many
years to come. Visit her website www.bethanyhalle.com to learn about the many characters belonging to the paranormal vampires series In the
Shadow of Darkness. Four books are in their final editing stages with over thirty more planned. Bringing the modern world in direct conflict
with the knights of the roundtable and the darker side of protecting the devil and Dracule, the original vampire born in the pits of hell; may their
haunted world bring you as much wonderment and joy as they do Bethany.
Married and currently living in a small town in Virginia with her three four legged friends, her world is filled with endless possibilities of the future.
Let the fire of fantasy touch your reality…
Member of:
Virginia Romance Writers
Romance Writers of America
Passionate Ink
Learn more about Bethany at her sites
http://www.bethanyhalle.com
http://www.cassandredayne.com
Enter her many worlds where dreams and fantasies become realities and the fear of the unknown hopefully will keep readers intrigued for many
years to come. Visit her website www.bethanyhalle.com to learn about the many characters belonging to the paranormal vampires series In the
Shadow of Darkness. Four books are in their final editing stages with over thirty more planned. Bringing the modern world in direct conflict
with the knights of the roundtable and the darker side of protecting the devil and Dracule, the original vampire born in the pits of hell; may their
haunted world bring you as much wonderment and joy as they do Bethany.
Married and currently living in a small town in Virginia with her three four legged friends, her world is filled with endless possibilities of the future.
Let the fire of fantasy touch your reality…
Member of:
Virginia Romance Writers
Romance Writers of America
Passionate Ink
Learn more about Bethany at her sites
http://www.bethanyhalle.com
http://www.cassandredayne.com
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John T. Wills, the publisher of the “The John T. Wills Chronicles”, is an effective communicator, Public Speaker,
Educator, and Businessman. I have earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelors of Art in
Business Administration as well. I have been a professor at Sojourner-Douglass College (HBC), Past Board Member
of the Bowie State University Foundation, President of JT Wills Consulting, LLC, Past Vice President of the MD/DC
Minority Supplier Development Council, one of the hosts of the Black Empowered Men Radio Show, producer of The
Literary Book Tree Radio Show, author of “Just a Season”, a Journalist by way the Washington Examiner and as a
blogging, supporter of several community organizations, a volunteer and friend to many. Regardless of the worldly
titles given, I prefer to be called a man.
John talks with Silver on the BLACK EMPOWERED MEN Radio Show
I’ve embarked on a journey, with the support of others and hopefully you, to promote literacy through “The Book Tree Literacy Project” that will
focus on the importance of literacy as an advocate for children and adults literacy empowerment in every community. This project will be sponsored
and supported by the hugely successful BLACK EMPOWERED MEN Radio Show in concert with “The John T. Wills Chronicles”. We invite you to
join us and this EMPOWERMENT REVOLUTION!!!
Any accolades attributed to me are the result of the solid foundation provided by a loving grandfather. This great man assertively implanted the
concept that knowledge is power, which developed into the understanding that education is the single most important ingredient necessary to
neutralize those forces that breed poverty and despair. This philosophy planted the seeds that cultivated a life, which is “Just a Season.”
(taken from johntwillschronicles.com)
Just a Season is a luminous story into the life of a man who, in the midst of pain and loss, journeys back in time to
reexamine all the important people, circumstances, and intellectual fervor that contributed to the richness of his life.
This fictional narrative begins with a grief-stricken father visiting the grave site of his beloved son who was killed in a
tragic accident; a moment that he and no other loving parent should ever have to face. As he sadly gazes at his son’s
headstone and reads what is inscribed there, the dates 1981 – 2001 bring about an illuminating discovery.
The tiny dash that separates the years of one’s birth and death represents the whole of a person’s life. So if this tiny
dash were to tell his life’s story, what would it say? In Just a Season, the dash of this man’s life is revealed and what
emerges from the pages of this book is a legacy of true benevolence and grace.
reexamine all the important people, circumstances, and intellectual fervor that contributed to the richness of his life.
This fictional narrative begins with a grief-stricken father visiting the grave site of his beloved son who was killed in a
tragic accident; a moment that he and no other loving parent should ever have to face. As he sadly gazes at his son’s
headstone and reads what is inscribed there, the dates 1981 – 2001 bring about an illuminating discovery.
The tiny dash that separates the years of one’s birth and death represents the whole of a person’s life. So if this tiny
dash were to tell his life’s story, what would it say? In Just a Season, the dash of this man’s life is revealed and what
emerges from the pages of this book is a legacy of true benevolence and grace.
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This is a new show under development featuring authors who has written a book on black history or the African American Diaspora. It airs on the
5th Thursday of the month.
This is a new show under development featuring authors who has written a book on black history or the African American Diaspora. It airs on the
5th Thursday of the month.
And now I would like to do it again.
The cost of doing this is daunting, but I am committed, & with your help, We can do this again. At the top, are links to our authors page – a direct
link between you and the gifted writers who are donating hundreds and hundreds of books to this cause.
Vince Flynn, a world-wide best selling adventure writer, recently did a Heroes 2010 event at our Decatur store. The end result was as phenomenal
as it was heart-warming – several boxes of books are now on their way to an American combat unit in Iraq . As soon as these books arrive, you will
be able to see these heroes at work in our Photo Album.
In closing I would encourage you to visit our site often for progress updates, plus share your patriotic good cheer with our sponsors. Most of all,
everyone involved with this project would like to thank you and extend a hearty “God Bless America & God Bless Our Courageous Military Men &
Women, Wherever They May Be!”
Please make checks payable to Books for Heroes and send to.
Books for Heroes
P.O Box 767339
Roswell, GA 30076
Also George writes that he is a book seller and an events manager for an Independent book store in Atlanta Ga. George and his wife have a Flea
Mkt business in Lithonia Ga. Also, George sells OOP books online through ABE-Scottlandbooks.
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Join George and his pals every 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8 pm Central. This Red River Writers Live show is sure to excite.
This action filled show about men's books is hosted by George Scott and Karl Lenker. What a rush you will get as their guests talk about their
exciting: thrillers, horror, military, suspense, historical, action packed books.
We at Robin Falls want to help our Host George Scott, President & CEO of Books For Heroes Charitable
Foundation,in his mission. It is best explained by the following text taken from George's site
booksforheroes2010.com:
My name is George Scott and besides being the events manager at Eagle Eye Book Shop in Decatur , Ga. ,
I am a man on a mission.
Of course, my mission is nothing like that of our gallant soldiers, sailors, pilots and Marines in Iraq ,
Afghanistan and wherever else freedom is being defended. But it does have everything to do with their
steadfast courage and love of country.
A few years ago I wanted to supply these incredible warriors with as many quality books as possible. It was
just a small way for our literary friends, customers, publishers and authors throughout the country to say
thanks. We did so by sending more than 12,500 books overseas to our military heroes.
Foundation,in his mission. It is best explained by the following text taken from George's site
booksforheroes2010.com:
My name is George Scott and besides being the events manager at Eagle Eye Book Shop in Decatur , Ga. ,
I am a man on a mission.
Of course, my mission is nothing like that of our gallant soldiers, sailors, pilots and Marines in Iraq ,
Afghanistan and wherever else freedom is being defended. But it does have everything to do with their
steadfast courage and love of country.
A few years ago I wanted to supply these incredible warriors with as many quality books as possible. It was
just a small way for our literary friends, customers, publishers and authors throughout the country to say
thanks. We did so by sending more than 12,500 books overseas to our military heroes.
