A Closer Look with Pam Atherton

Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Hunter is on deck with a new perspective on Jack the Ripper in his latest novel I, Ripper. The tale is told by two different men; one of them being Jack, who offers grim, accurate detail. And it's this incredible attention to detail that spurs Hunter on, giving the reader an almost literal "feel" of that era.

In our chat we find out why Hunter finds Whitechapel in particular, and tenderloin districts in general, a hypnotic glimpse into the very essence of humanity. He also talks about his Bob Lee Swagger novels, what it was like to take a break, and what the future holds for his hero. For all the information we couldn't pack into this recap, please be sure to visit Stephen at http://authors.simonandschuster.com/Stephen-Hunter/1485163 for much more information on his work. And don't forget to stop by and visit www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more fascinating interviews!

One of the most iconic stars from the 1930s is undoubtably Shirley Temple. The optimistic bridge to a brighter future during hard times for America, she rallied a nation. Auction house Theriault's head auctioneer Stuart Holbrook has all the details about the upcoming auction of 500 personal pieces of Shirley's memorabilia taking place in July, 2015.

Stuart invites us to learn about the life of Shirley. From rubbing elbows with the elite to driving her car at Fox Studios to the items she never traveled without as a child. Plus the catalog of items going up for auction and how to participate if you want to own a piece of this wonderful history. Head directly to www.theriaults.com for all the info you'll need! Please be sure to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more fascinating interviews.

Beau L'Amour, son of western and adventure writer Louis L'Amour, grabs us by our lapels with the amazing radio-style dramatization of his father's book The Diamond of Jeru. Inspired by his father's love of story-telling and the medium of a radio program, Beau spent a decade bringing this production to life.

Beau shares the inner-workings of producing an audio adventure; from artwork to casting to sound effects. Anyone who's ever enjoyed a good, rollicking tale will be fascinated in how it proceeds from concept to dramatic audio. For much more information please be sure to check out www.thediamondofjeruaudio.com, www.LouisLAmour.com and www.louislamourgreatadventure.com. Don't forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more fascinating and informative interviews!

Claustrophobes and thriller-lovers alike will love the latest from Jeffrey Deaver! In his latest release, Solitude Creek heroine Kathryn Dance must battle a new nemesis, Antioch March. Jeffrey shares what it's like to create a deliciously good bad guy and what led him to develope this story's plotline.

Jeffrey also weighs in on video games and their potential impact on impressionable minds. With too much information to list here please be sure to visit Jeffrey's site at www.jeffreydeaver.com. Don't forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more fascinating and informative interviews!

Considered one of the most influential people in the world by TIME magazine, and winner of several Jame Beard awards, Chef Dan Barber looks to the future in his new book The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food. Once satisfied working with quality, local foods, Dan's perception and core beliefs changed when envisioning the future of our food culture.

Dan discusses over-farming, the Farm-to-Table movement, and being chosen to sit on the President's Council of Physical Fitness and Nutrition. And you'll want to find out what "wasted" dishes are. For more information on Dan and his restaurant please be sure to visit www.bluehillfarm.com. Don't forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more interesting interviews!

Wholesale-to-retail consultant Scot Smith shares great strategies for those trying to get their products onto retail shelves. Host of Retail Propeller, Scot offers tried-and-true information and assistance to move your product up to the next level.

Scot shares what the most common mistakes product entrepreneurs make, and offers a free toolkit for self-starters on his Retail Crash Course webite: www.retailcrashcourse.com.

Listen to the story of Ellis Postcards as a model "how to" company that soared into retail with very little money. For much more infomation please visit Scot's site www.retailpropeller.com and be sure to check out the site www.fiverr.com that is mentioned during the show. Don't forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more informative and fascinating interviews!

Undisputed Queen of Suspense author Mary Higgins Clark celebrates her fortieth year with publishers Simon and Schuster by releasing not one, but THREE new books in 2015!  With the release of Death Wears a Beauty Mask and Other Stories Mary has wonderful details to share about her life and writing experiences.

Find out how awful her early rejections were and how she dealt with them, her tried-and-true reward system for completing a novel, and what she does when writer's block strikes. Listen in to the chat and then learn much more by visiting her website www.maryhigginsclark.com. For many more fascinating interviews please be sure to visit www.acloserlookradio.com!

She made a name for herself with the novel and the movie Me Before You.  JoJo Moyes, one of today's leading romance novelists, is back with her latest book One Plus One. Author of 12 books which have been translated into over 30 languages JoJo tells a finely honed tale of an "opposites attract" on a road trip.

JoJo is looking towards Hollywood now as two more of her books have been tapped to be made into films and she is writing the screen adaptations. Find out why it's good when JoJo cries or laughs, and why she thinks teenagers are fascinating! To find out much more about her please be sure to visit www.jojomoyes.com. Don't forget to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more interviews!

Former Mashable editor and DominateFund Co-Founder Ben Parr discusses his book Captivology: The Science of Capturing People's Attention in this interview. Ben outlines fundamental stepping stones to capture todays market share in business using techniques that may surprise you.

Listed as one of Forbes 30 Under 30, Ben presents strategic points such as the 7 triggers for Captivology and the 3 stages of attention, along with the research and sciencce to back it up. Great takeaways include the importance of sounds, colors, and symbols in the creation of powerful company logos, and the science behind why video games are so addictive. With far too much information to be listed here we recommend you stop by www.benparr.com and www.Captivology.com to get the full story. Please be sure to visit www.ACloserLookRadio.com for many more fascinating interviews!

It's the 150th anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and we get the backstory on the tragic events from Lincoln expert and Presidential Historian James L. Swanson as he  shares details surrounding the historic event. Author of Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase to Catch Lincoln's Killer, James delves deeply into the machinations of the failed kidnap attempt of President Lincoln that turned into an assasination, and its aftermath, when authorities raced to find John Wilkes Booth.

James has amassed one of the largest collections of memorabilia concerning Lincoln and has gathered compelling information that will give you a whole new perspective on this unforgettable time in history. Please be  sure to visit www.ACloserLook Radio.com for more fascinating interviews!