Dr. Dean DeLuke is a graduate of St. Michael’s College, Columbia University (DMD) and Union Graduate College (MBA). Though he had previously published a variety of works related to his profession, he set his mind to a work of fiction after meeting novelists Robert Dugoni, Michael Palmer and Tess Gerritsen. Palmer and Gerritsen, both best-selling authors, also had careers as physicians, and Dugoni was a practicing attorney for many years before he published his first best-seller.

Dean wilkl be along to chat about his book Shedrow. Drawing from a history with thoroughbred horses that dates back to his youth, Dean creates a book full of mystery and adventure.

Patrick Brown will be along to chat today about his book "Industrial Pioneers" a book that shares the conflicts and causes that shaped modern America. It is a book that sheds light on Scranton (Pennsylvania) tranformation from wilderness to industrial center.

Telemarketers have been a pain in the general public’s behind for decades. Thanks to their interrupting us day and night, the telephone has been transformed from a convenience, into a source of annoyance and frustration. My guest today Steve Ostrow has wirtten a book to help us deal with these intrutions. How To Sue A Telemarketer: A Manual For Restoring Peace On Earth One Phone Call At A Time is a tongue-in-cheek manual that shows the average citizen how they can fight back against a telemarketer by taking them to small-claims court. Half humorous and half how-to, the book combines comedy with savvy information about the legal system and step-by-step instructions on how consumers can take telemarketers to task.

"Easy Writer" herself is back again for a return visit, always welcome, Kathi Macius returns to chat about yet anothger new book from this prolific author. This time though she is not alone, as the book "Valeria’s Cross" is co-written by Susan Wales wife of movie producer Ken Wales (Amazing Grace), etc. This should be a great show and one I'm looking forward to chatting to these two ladies

Multi talantd author Kay Strom makes a welcome return to the program to chat about her new book from her Grace in Africa Series: The Voyage of Promise. Always a welcome visiter I am looking forward to chatting to KAy about her knew book.

Lacey Boldyrev is a blogger, reader and hopefuly soon to be author. She has appeared as a phone in guest on several shows and I'm glad to have her as a guest in her own right to find out more about Lacey and her readins and writing.

Writer, memoirist, essayist, poet and lecturer. Diane M Raab is my guest on today's "A Book and a Chat". Diane is the author of eight books. Her most recent release, Healing With Words: A Writer’s Cancer Journey (2010) is a memoir/self-help book which includes reflections, experiences, journal entries and poems all emphasizing the healing power of writing. In addition to extensive appendices, each chapter finishes with blank pages and journaling prompts for the reader to write about their own experiences.

Steve Kendall has been president of an advertising company, journalist and editor. Writer of numerous articles and educator. Steve will be along to chat about his debut novel "Follow the Falcon"

My guest on tonights popular radio show "A Book and a Chat" is Kim Baccellia author of "Earrings of Ixtumea" and her latest book "Crossed Out". Being related to Edgar Rice Burroughs, author of Tarzan, might give us a clue, but there is a whole lot more to this YA author and reviewer.

Author of over 30 books, Kathryn Shay is my guest on todays A Book and a Chat. Her latest book "THE PERFECT FAMILY has been said to be "the perfect read...poignant and realistic...written with grace and sensitivity." So I am looking forward to chatting to her about her