A Book and a Chat

This author was recommented to the show by a old friend Julia Hoborn (Willow) and I am very pleased to have her as a guest.Her latest novel is called "Invisible Things" a follow up to her hugely popular book "The Explosionist". Evidently Jenny even knows what "bubble and squeak" is, so I'm really looking to having a good chat with this great author.

The subject of YA books being banned or censored has again reared its ugly head, with fellow YA author Laurie Halse Anderson, being subject to DR. Wesley Scroggins spouting off. He has called the rape scenes in SPEAK and says the book should be banned from his school system. With other YA others such as Ellen Hopkins and Sarah Ockler also having there writing, it is time the readers and writers had their say. So I am running a special show where I hope to have authors and readers as guests.

Fellow Connecticut author and CAPA member Ann Jamieson drops by to chat about her "For the Love of a Horse" set of books. A collection of heartwarming true stories explores the amazing bond between horses and people. From backyard pets to USEF Horse of the Year winners, from grade horses to well-bred Warmbloods, the book takes a look at the meaning horses give to our lives.

Short, unkempt, shapeless raincoat flapping open, unlit cigar in his hand, the image of "Columbo" is one all of us know. Today William Link Co- creator of Columbo, Murder She Wrote and Ellery Queen drops by to chat about his new book "THE COLUMBO COLLECTION" a new collection presents 12 new COLUMBO short stories.

Klarque Garrison drops by for today’s “A Book and a Chat” to share about his new work "Survive the Next 365"

A book that provides a real life insite into surviving in today's world, using real life accounts of success failure and a combination of both. It is not only his story but yours as well.

Best selling author Steve Berry is dropping by to chat about his books and his up and coming US tour. Steve's many books include titles such as "The Templar Legacy", "The Paris Vebdetta", "The Charlemagne Persuit" to name but a few. He has a new book "The Emperor's Tomb" coming out in November and I'm sure we'll learn a lot about the book and of course Steve himself, also about "OPERATION THRILLER"

Joshua will be along to chat about his book "Beyond Justice" which is already hitting the the high spots on two Amazon lists.

BEYOND JUSTICE is…A riveting legal thriller…. breaking new ground with a vengeance… demonically entertaining and surprisingly inspiring.”

“This tense, fast-paced story of outrageous injustice, insidious evil, and looming disaster has everything the savvy reader should expect, and more. [Graham] belongs to a new, emerging wave of writers who dare to color outside conventional lines. And he does so with style!”

Looks like we're in for a good chat!

Peggy Simms Lyles is the guest on todays show, chatting about her book "LILA: A JOURNEY OF LIFE AND LOVE" This is a story of one woman’s exploration of self-discovery and independence. After decades of taking care of others, Lila is on her own. Behind the wheel of her car and with hundreds of miles of open highway in front of her, Lila sets off on an independent road trip. Yet almost as soon as she gets started, Lila will face a decision on entrusting herself to someone new—a handsome and successful stranger unlike anyone she has ever known.

But when a secret from his past suddenly surfaces, Lila will have to decide whether she has the strength to endure yet another disappointment—or whether there’s more to the story than meets the eye. What follows along this uncertain path is a heartwarming saga of healing and hope.

Jared Aragona is author of the contemporary fantasy/sci fi book series Stories from the Circle and is a professor of English at Scottsdale Community College in Arizona where he teaches World Mythology. "Stories from the Circle" is an adventure that takes readers to other worlds. Earth is just one world in a Great Circle of Worlds, and the series allows readers to observe those other worlds without the intrusion of humans because the Caretakers of Existence, the heroes at the heart of the stories, travel in consciousness to selves that concurrently exist on those other worlds. The books of the series allow readers to imagine the details of a greater macrocosmic system in the universe. Those who enjoy reading fantasy fiction that takes the reader on a supernatural journey in consciousness will enjoy the hero quests of the Caretakers

Bruce Sarte already an accomplished songwriter with two gold records to his credit, is now turning his hand to writing. He will be along to chat with us about his latest Paranormal Mystery "Towering Pines" volume one of which is called "Room 509"