A Book and a Chat

Another great author stops by for a chat over a cup of tea today.

 After years of working as an editor in Washington, Carr gave up life in the big city to return to small town life and her native West Virginia. "I love a good mystery," said author Lauren Carr. "Growing up in a small community, an argument at the corner store can become a murder by dinner. Making the story a reality on paper is a real thrill."

In Old Loves Die Hard, Carr picks up where she left off in It’s Murder, My Son. Mac Faraday is settling nicely into his new life at Spencer Manor when his ex-wife Christine shows up—and she wants him back! Before Mac can send her packing, Christine and her estranged lover are

In "The Fathers Love" my guest on today's "A Book and a Chat shares with us a fathers worst nightmare, a missing child.

The book tells how he confronted depression, fatigue, and evil on a cross-country search for his missing son. “Ideas of what to do next to help find David seemed to constantly flood my thinking,” Moore says. “Yet the negative side, thinking the worst of what might have happened to my son, was always occupying my mind. Though sleep was dearly needed, it was not welcomed, for even in sleep I was tormented.” Becoming increasingly desperate and having done all that is humanly possible without results, what will he do? In this amazing true story, readers will experience Moore's anguish in going through a parents worst nightmare—a missing child.But the book also shares how, through his fear, Dave confronted his soul's emptiness and eventually learned the heavenly Father's Love. This is a story of love, hope, the power of prayer, and miracles of God. Dave is now a chaplain serving through Victorious Life Church of God in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He volunteers to pray with the sick and the lost in hospitals, nursing homes, prison, and jails

Today I have Veronica Blade, the author of the great book "Something Witchy This Way Comes"

Brainiac Tessa McCleanh2’s newly discovered magical powers give her an escape from her self-absorbed parents. But the thrill of being a witch fades when she learns of a rival coven and begins to suspect her own coven’s motives. Evidence tells Tessa to trust one side, but instinct drives her toward the other.

When the school’s scrumptious delinquent, Hayden Anders, offers Tessa self-defense lessons in exchange for tutoring, his timing couldn’t be better. Although hanging out with him is a necessary evil in Tessa’s fight to stay alive, resisting a bad-boy she secretly yearns for might be more than she can manage.

Together, Tessa and Hayden work to unravel the mysteries behind the two covens to discover why they’ll stop at nothing to lure Tessa to their side. She must form an alliance with one of the covens before it’s too late. But the wrong decision could cost Tessa the lives of all who she holds dear — including Hayden.

David Friedman and his new book "Fundamentally Different" are guests on today's "A Book and a Chat".

He has a way of helping people to become extraordinary and live by core values that help you to develop good relationships, better business ethics and overall self improvement.  David owned a successful corporation for 27 years, Fundamentally Different identifies the elements of his success personally and in business.  The book is outstanding and I think your audience will be encouraged by what he has to say.

Deborah Winter-Blood drops by to have a chat today, author of "The Glendale Witch",  what makes this somewhat unique is Deborah is herself a practicing witch so she was able to keep the fiction real, so to speak.

As one reviewer out it...

I absolutely loved The Glendale Witch. The characters felt real, and their adventures kept me engrossed right up to the very last page. I read it at every free moment since purchasing, and finished it in one day. To say I devoured this tasty treat would be no understatement. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good tale, with colorful descriptions, and great characters. I was impressed by the evident research required to make this story credible. Well done! Wouldn't mind reading additional adventures of The Glendale Witch, actually. I look forward to more from this author

Roxanne is the author of the wonderful book "Horsekeeping"

HORSEKEEPING is a terrific story telling of the history of a Salisbury farm and land including delightful descriptions of the characters that have made up that history.

Roxanne makes you feel as if you are a part of the story and allows you to experience the equestrian way of life.

She thoughtfully explores stewardship of the land, the lure of country life and the value of raising children understanding the responsibility involved in caring for animals.

An ideal Christmas present for anybody not just interested in horses but in animals generally

Who better to share my 400th show with than book promotion expert, freelance writer, editor,  founding member of Musing Our Children and author of the wonderful childrens book "Little Shepard" and I'm pleased to say friend Cheryl C. Malandrinos.

Cheryl as well as  a Tour Coordinator for Pump Up Your Book, a book reviewer, and blogger. She is also a regular contributor for the Writer2Writer eZine.

It will be great to check up with her as to the latest news as well as talking about her book, which will make a great gift for the young and not si young specially this time of the year.

My guest on today's "A Book and a Chat" is children's author Nancy Stewart. She is an award winning author who has written a timely book on saving the pelican during an oilspill. This book "One Pelican at a Time" is a wonderful example for children on what can be done one child or adult at a time when a natural or man-made disaster hits home.

from and Actress mto an Author, Barbara Kyle today's guest on a Book and a Chat has created much for people to enjoy. She stops by to chat about her life and her books. Her historical fiction books based around the time of Hentry VII have won much praise, they include "The Queens Lady, The Kings Daughter, The Queens Captive, and the latest in the "Thornleigh" series, "The Queens Gamble".

Laura lee drops by to be the guest on today's "A Book and a Chat"

Her book "Angel" tackles the issue of gays in the ministry and the acceptance of gays in the Christian church.

She was told that "Christians would not touch it" because of the way it mixes spiritual themes and gay characters.

So you know I'm looking forward to the chat

SheI personally do not feel there is anything remotely controversial about it.

It is being published as the first title in for a new publishing imprint called Itineris, which is a spin-off of Dreamspinner, known for male/male romance novels. The new line will focus on the spiritual development of gay characters