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Guest lineup for the August 29th edition
of "A Story to Tell"
(Los Angeles, CA) August 29, 2005
-- In this week's show, our first guest was Barbara Hodges, author of
several fantasy fiction books, including "The Blue Flame", "The Emerald Dagger",
"The Silver Angel", "Stargazer's Children" and "Shadow Worlds". Barbara always
loved to read and when she reached her teens, she dreamed of writing. The dream
went astray as she married and concentrated on helping her husband get through
college and then following his graduation still more life-changes stood in the
way. But fifteen years ago when her family moved to the Central Coast of
California, she decided it was time for her to start working on her dream--and
she did. Since thenm she has had six novels published as well as many
non-fiction articles.
We also spoke with Randy Richardson, author of "Lost in the Ivy". At one level,
"Lost in the Ivy" is a basic whodunit murder mystery. But at another level, it
goes much deeper than that. It’s really about optimism and maintaining hope,
even when there seems to be little hope to cling to. The book is written in two
parts: the Season of Futility and the Season of Hope. The storyline is set
against the backdrop of Wrigley Field and the protagonist is a die-hard Cubs
fan, so Randy decided to have the story arc follow the heart of a Cubs fan. The
Season of Futility is the fall, when baseball season comes to an end. For Cubs
fans this has since 1908 - the last year the Cubs won the World Series - meant
heartbreak. Not surprisingly, nothing seems to go right for the protagonist
Charley Hubbs during this Season of Futility. In baseball, a new season begins
each spring. There is always the hope of next year. So it shouldn’t come as a
surprise that the outlook for Charley seems a lot brighter in the Season of Hope
- although there always seem to be some dark clouds on his horizon.
Finally, we spoke in depth with Sheldon Filger, author of "King of Bombs" about
the threat of nuclear terrorism in America and what can be done to prevent it.
As he puts it, no greater threat to civilization exists than the apocalyptic
menace of nuclear terrorism. In his chilling novel about nuclear terrorism,
Sheldon presents the fragility of twenty-first century civilization since 9/11
and the USA invasion of Iraq, and its frightening vulnerability to terrorist
groups linked to Al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden, waging jihad in the name of
Islam. With unlimited funding made available through Swiss banks, harboring no
restraint on the use of a nuclear weapon, and determined to inflict maximum
carnage on the people of the United States, the jihadist followers of Osama bin
Laden plan a genocidal conspiracy with the ultimate weapon, a nuclear bomb of
unparalleled destructive power. Yes, unfortunately, the threat is very real -
some would even argue, imminent.
Guest lineup for the August 22nd edition
of "A Story to Tell"
(Los Angeles, CA) August 22, 2005
-- Linnea Sinclair - author of a 3-book mystery
series including Finders Keepers, Gabriel's Ghost and An Accidental Goddess - is
a former news reporter and retired private detective who yearns for more
adventure than 'Hold the presses!' and stacks of case files can provide. The
role of starship captain was her dream long before James T ever uttered "Beam me
up!". Writing stories is her way of living that dream.
Edwin Spina, author of "Mystic Warrior: A Novel Beyond Time and Space" joined us
for a discussion about mental telepathy and hidden psychic abilities. Ed shares
with us how Mystic Warrior helps you learn how psychic abilities are used in
today's world, understand what political activities take place behind the
scenes, and understand how seemingly unrelated events tie together.
Marsh White, former professional football player turned author, speaks about his
new book "A Huddle for Righteousness" and its keys to living a Christian life.
His ultimate reason for writing this book was the need to address spiritual
blindness in the matters of law and grace. Herein, he argues, we possess the
keys to the Kingdom of God. God has given us grace to live by, not laws. That
was when he realized that the laws of the Bible were given not to be kept, but
to be broken.
Starr Reina visited with us to discuss "Cruel Whispers", a spellbinding novel
that evokes readers to feel saddened, scared and then finally happy for Salina,
the protagonist. "Cruel Whispers" is about a woman who was previously in a
tumultuous marriage. She leaves the disaster of a marriage and finally meets
another man whom she falls in love with. Soon thereafter, she finds herself
being harassed, stalked by a serial killer, and then kidnapped. Who is it? Read
the book and find out.
Finally, we spoke with Vivian Zabel about "Hidden Lies and Other Stories", which
she is a compilation of short stories she put together with Holly Jahangiri.
Vivian's poetry, short stories, and articles have also appeared in various
publications over the years, and a number of her poems will be presented in the
book Walking the Earth: Life's Perspectives in Poetry, scheduled for release
before the end of 2005.
Guest lineup for the August 15th edition
of "A Story to Tell"
(Los Angeles, CA) August 15, 2005
-- First, we spoke with Rick Smith, author of
"Legions of Light/Armies of Darkness". Since 1991, Rick has been ‘downloading’
extraterrestrial information, turning it into visual and literary expressions
throughout his work as an artist, poet and lecturer. His exploration into this
realm began with acrylics. As time went on, the natural evolution of this
exploration led him down the path of a mixed-media artist, writer and lecturer.
In Legions Of Light / Armies Of Darkness he exposes his own intimate,
enlightening and horrific experiences, scenarios and confrontations for the
first time. As a teacher of the masses and a relentless truth machine, Rick
Smith knows his calling in life as he redeems the Abduction Phenomenon away from
falsehood, delivering unto the viewer a message of catalystic knowledge. Ranging
in areas of politics, religion, domestic violence and sociological evolution,
the far reaching implications set forth by the artist’s work become startling
and hard hitting.
Next, Jim Lamoreux stopped by to discuss his new book, "Patient 444 and Other
Short Stories." "Patient 444" is a collection of stories written in a powerfully
mystical way that places this book in a category of "magic reality" unique in
the Horror genre. "Patient 444" includes stories about an unseen "pet" that
guards a shed and finds its life in the twisted heart of an old man, a haunted
gym that is guarded by a lonesome ghost that embodies a world of sadness and
when provoked, animal rage, a ghostly encounter in Donner Memorial Park by a
drug dealer attacked by an invisible pack of wild animals, the revenge of a
woman murdered in a mall bathroom, the resurrection of a murdered wife in a
"Water Master's House" in the Sierras, and much more.
Barbara Watkins also joined us to discuss her new book, "Behind The Red Door".
Behind The Red Door is a ghost story told in a very unique way. Barbara explains
it was a colaboration of her nightmares and eerie circumstances that have
surrounded her life from time to time. She hopes even the most conservative
people and nonbelievers of supernatural phenomena will not only enjoy reading
her book, but maybe even decide to keep an open mind about things that can't be
explained scientifically.
Finally, we heard from Robin Lee, author of "Some Dreams Come True: A Journey
Through Infertility". Speaking from experience, Robin knows the questions that
infertility bears: What do you do when all you want is to have a baby? How much
time and money are you willing to invest with no guarantee of success? How do
you handle everyday lift when pregnant women and babies are everywhere? "Some
Dreams Come True" is a personal account, written in journal format, that lets
the reader into the author's heart and soul while details the trials and
tribulations associated with infertility and the blessing when all efforts pay
off. Robin hopes that the personal words written within this book will comfort
others who suffer from infertility, letting them know that they are not alone.
Guest lineup for the August 8th edition
of "A Story to Tell"
(Los Angeles, CA) August 8, 2005
-- First, we spoke with John Roynesdal from
Hawaii, who began writing 15 years ago. Some of his stories have appeared in
various journals The Chaminade Literary Review of Chaminade University, The
Silhouette of Shawnee State University, Evergreen Chronicles, The Vincent
Brothers Review, and The Aguilar Expression. He has also earned awards for
writing: in 2001, Runner-Up and in 1987 Honorable Mention in Honolulu Magazine's
annual Fiction Contest; and in 1988, he won 4th prize in the Office of Hawaiian
Affairs "Year of the Hawaiian" contest. He is also becoming known for his
mystery series, The Phillip Michael Carnegie Mysteries, which include The Last
Death, The Curse and Living in Darkness. In this series, we follow the four
detectives of the Special Division Detective Team, Honolulu Police Department,
as they face the darker passions that motivate Man - obsessive love, greed, the
fatal attraction, hate, deception, fear, revenge, drugs, all ingredients that
make up a classic tragedy and, also, a good mystery read.
Pamela deLeon-Lewis joined us to discuss her inspirational book, "Smiling Thru
The Tears - A Breast Cancer Survivor Odyssey". Originally born in Trinidad, she
moved to the United States in 1970. She has written poetry and short stories
since the age of 11, and grew up playing duets on the piano and organ with her
aunt. She worked as a consultant on Wall Street for many years, but was
downsized in 2002. After all the stress of her father dying, the terror of 9/11,
and with coworkers and friends dying, she was traumatized. Further, one night in
January 2003 she had a dream that she had breast cancer -- it turned out to be a
prophetic dream. She went to the doctor and after several months of trying to
convince her that she might have cancer, she was referred for a biopsy and the
results as you have guessed by now were positive. "Smiling Thru The Tears" is a
heroic account of how Pamela fought and beat the cancer, and how she turned the
pain and agony of suffering into a victory which many celebrate to this day.
Joe Wellman also stopped by to discuss his new book, "The Private Lives of
Teachers". This is the story about a small group of people who are in front of
us fourteen to eighteen years of our lives. This is a story about teachers. We
think we know them, but all we mostly know is an image. This is a story of
teachers and their lives, their personal lives; the lives one rarely reads or
hears about because most fictional stories about teachers feature situations in
which the lives of students are the focus. This fictional story, set in a
suburban high school, focuses upon the lives of teachers beyond the classroom as
the reader follows them into their lounge, their relationships, their pasts, and
their secrets.
Next, we visited with Sarah Richard, whose new releases include "Shadows Around
Us" (for young adults) and "House of Shapes" (for young children). Originally
from New Orleans, Sarah now lives in Baltimore, Maryland. She completed some
graduate work in general and special elementary education, and will begin
teaching special education this fall. She is a mother of twins and has coined
the phrase "double trouble" for some of the amazing stories she has published
about raising two 3-year-olds. Sarah's children's stories teach shapes or
counting through DiskUs Publishing; they are available in print or download
format, and the print orders include a box of 8 crayons which make for a
wonderful activity package for young children. Her latest release, "Shadows
Around Us", is an after-life/paranormal romance story about Chad, who enters the
after-life and tries to reconnect with the people he left behind. Her story also
deals with the issue of domestic abuse.
Finally, we had a very special interview with Shirley Cheng, a 22-year-old blind
and disabled author and poet. You may know of her from the 1990 custody case
that received international attention. She has already published 3 books,
including "Daring Quests of Mystics", "Dance with Your Heart: Tales and Poems
That The Heart Tells", and "The Revelation of a Star's Endless Shine: A Young
Woman's Autobiography of a 20-Year Tale of Trials and Tribulations". Complete
with 50 photographs, "The Revelation of a Star's Endless Shine" unveils the
gripping, never before told tale of a child prodigy Shirley Cheng - a blind and
physically disabled victim and survivor of severe juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
(JRA) and more so of a falsehood in the American medical system. Enter a world
of terrors, struggles, dreams and triumphs in this true life story spanning
twenty years as mother and daughter travel the world seeking care and
compassion. Experience her inexhaustible fortitude, sheer strength, and
tenacious spirit as she reveals her endless shine.
Global Talk Radio's audience soars +35%
in July 2005
(Los Angeles, CA) August 1, 2005 -- Global Talk Radio continues to
leave media
watchers in shock and awe, earning the reputation as "the fastest growing internet talk radio
station." This relatively new internet talk radio station continues to expand
its market share, growing its listener base by another 35% in July 2005!
Guest lineup for the August 1st edition of
"A Story to Tell"
(Los Angeles, CA) August 1, 2005 --
First, we spoke with Sankara Saranam, author of "God Without Religion". As the
book's introduction states, in today's complex world, many people are beginning
to examine their religious beliefs in light of their longing for a more
meaningful sense of God. Some individuals, while asking challenging questions
about the religious beliefs handed down to them in childhood, are uncovering
seedbeds of prejudice and divisiveness. Others, exploring New Age spiritual
movements, are finding many to be as dogmatic as organized religions. People
dissatisfied with dogma and prejudice change radically when they turn inward for
direct knowledge of God. Organized religions have done much harm by professing
the superiority of their followers and creating such divisive categories as true
believers and godless heathens, God's righteous chosen ones and pagans, the
heaven bound and hell bound, and the enlightened and unspiritual. Overtly, "us
against them" distinctions attract congregants by psychologically empowering
them.
Next, we heard from Amey Tippett, whose new
book "Alison's Journey", the touching story of a woman who finds that, rather
than having run away, she has come home. Debut author Amey Tippett takes readers
on a sweetly emotional journey as Alison rediscovers herself and her ability to
trust, finding out what love really is. At the beginning, Alison’s life is
perfect - or so it seems. Married to Eric, a handsome, wealthy man, she teaches
5th grade - just for fun - and is the envy of all her friends. Beneath the
surface, Eric is an abusive monster. Able to take no more, Alison flees her
“perfect life” with only her clothes, her car and two cats. After a mad dash
across the country, she lands in Grabill, a backwoods Ohio town with seemingly
little to offer. But if anyone knows that appearances are deceiving, Alison
does. So, she takes her chances on Grabill and, eventually, mechanic Tyler
Coffey, embarking on a journey of a whole other kind.
Then, Chris Jones talked about his new fiction thriller, "The Syndrome Rule".
When the world's largest software company releases an exotic handheld PC to
showcase its new "digital rights" software, a star employee goes missing. Her
husband thinks she left him. Her boss thinks she quit. With the help of two
employees Weel Traverse searches for his missing wife and in the process
discovers a horrible secret that could bring the software giant to its knees.
From their offices in Redmond, to the wilds of Montana, to tracking a GPS trail
deep into the Pacific Northwest rainforest, The Syndrome Rule offers
edge-of-your-seat suspense and a provocative discussion of the volatile mix of
politics and business.
Dawn Jeffers of Raven Tree Press joined us to discuss their bilingual children's
books. The number of Spanish-speaking and bilingual households in the United
States continues to grow each year. Schools are going bilingual throughout the
country and in many areas Spanish surpasses English as the first language of the
residents. The presence of both English and Spanish within the same book allows
multicultural enjoyment, language development, and a learning process that
occurs naturally when both texts are readily at hand.
Finally, we visited with Debbie Levitt of As
Was, whose new e-book is The EverySeller's (TM) Guide to eBay: What Every Seller
Should Know About eBay Strategy. This e-book covers a variety of topics that
help someone new to eBay have a stronger start and help an eBay veteran improve
sales and get more repeat customers. Their goal with the book is to help sellers
deeply understand the eBay marketplace and their own buyers so that they can
develop their own listing strategies and evolve as the marketplace evolves. Many
chapters include visual examples and warnings such as eBay rules to avoid
breaking and details on common mistakes sellers make.
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