Authors on the Air

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  • Author-Cop Gavin Reese on creating authentic characters on Authors on the Air

     

    Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes author, reviewer, blogger and social media influencer (among his many talents) to the studio to discuss his new book.  

    Gabriel Valjan is the author of the Roma Series and Company Files from Winter Goose Publishing as well as numerous short stories. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts, where he enjoys the local restaurants, and his two cats, Squeak and Squawk , keep him honest to the story on the screen.

    About The Company Files:  The Naming Game - Whether it’s Hollywood or DC, life and death, success or failure hinge on saying a name. The right name. When Charlie Loew is found murdered in a seedy flophouse with a cryptic list inside the dead script-fixer’s handkerchief, Jack Marshall sends Walker undercover as a screenwriter at a major studio and Leslie as a secretary to Dr. Phillip Ernest, shrink to the stars. J. Edgar Hoover has his own list. Blacklisted writers and studio politics. Ruthless gangsters and Chief Parker’s LAPD. Paranoia, suspicions, and divided loyalties begin to blur when the House Un-American Activities Committee insists that everyone play the naming game.

    LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD.COM/AUTHORSONTHEAIR OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST App

    37 min
  • DP Lyle M.D. and his master class on writing crime fiction on Authors on the Air

     

    Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes author, reviewer, blogger and social media influencer (among his many talents) to the studio to discuss his new book.  

    Gabriel Valjan is the author of the Roma Series and Company Files from Winter Goose Publishing as well as numerous short stories. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts, where he enjoys the local restaurants, and his two cats, Squeak and Squawk , keep him honest to the story on the screen.

    About The Company Files:  The Naming Game - Whether it’s Hollywood or DC, life and death, success or failure hinge on saying a name. The right name. When Charlie Loew is found murdered in a seedy flophouse with a cryptic list inside the dead script-fixer’s handkerchief, Jack Marshall sends Walker undercover as a screenwriter at a major studio and Leslie as a secretary to Dr. Phillip Ernest, shrink to the stars. J. Edgar Hoover has his own list. Blacklisted writers and studio politics. Ruthless gangsters and Chief Parker’s LAPD. Paranoia, suspicions, and divided loyalties begin to blur when the House Un-American Activities Committee insists that everyone play the naming game.

    LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD.COM/AUTHORSONTHEAIR OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST App

    27 min
  • Author Gabriel Valjan, friend to readers and writers stops by Authors on the Air

     

    Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes author, reviewer, blogger and social media influencer (among his many talents) to the studio to discuss his new book.  

    Gabriel Valjan is the author of the Roma Series and Company Files from Winter Goose Publishing as well as numerous short stories. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts, where he enjoys the local restaurants, and his two cats, Squeak and Squawk , keep him honest to the story on the screen.

    About The Company Files:  The Naming Game - Whether it’s Hollywood or DC, life and death, success or failure hinge on saying a name. The right name. When Charlie Loew is found murdered in a seedy flophouse with a cryptic list inside the dead script-fixer’s handkerchief, Jack Marshall sends Walker undercover as a screenwriter at a major studio and Leslie as a secretary to Dr. Phillip Ernest, shrink to the stars. J. Edgar Hoover has his own list. Blacklisted writers and studio politics. Ruthless gangsters and Chief Parker’s LAPD. Paranoia, suspicions, and divided loyalties begin to blur when the House Un-American Activities Committee insists that everyone play the naming game.

    LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD.COM/AUTHORSONTHEAIR OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST App

    37 min
  • NYTimes best-selling author Anne Hillerman on continuing her father's legacy writing on Authors on the Air

     

    Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes NYT best-selling author Anne Hillerman.   

    Anne Hillerman came to New Mexico as a child with her mother, Marie, and her father, Tony Hillerman. She grew up in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, the eldest of the family’s six children. She is honored and delighted to continue the mystery series Tony Hillerman created.  Anne’s debut novel, Spider Woman's Daughter, follows the further adventures of the characters her father made famous, Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. It places one of Tony’s supporting characters, officer Bernadette Manuelito, in the spotlight to make the series her own. Released by HarperCollins, the book received the Spur Award from Western Writers of America for the Best First Novel of 2013.  

     About THE TALE TELLER:  Joe Leaphorn may have retired from the Tribal Police, but he finds himself knee-deep in a perplexing case involving a priceless artifact—a reminder of a dark time in Navajo history. Joe’s been hired to find a missing biil, a traditional dress that had been donated to the Navajo Nation. His investigation takes a sinister turn when the leading suspect dies under mysterious circumstances and Leaphorn himself receives anonymous warnings to beware—witchcraft is afoot. While the veteran detective is busy working to untangle his strange case, his former colleague Jim Chee and Officer Bernie Manuelito are collecting evidence they hope will lead to a cunning criminal behind a rash of burglaries. 

    As Leaphorn, Chee, and Bernie draw closer to solving these crimes, their parallel investigations begin to merge . . . and offer an unexpected opportunity that opens a new chapter in Bernie’s life

    27 min
  • Robert Tostado, MD on eating healthy and living longer on Authors on the Air

     

    Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes Dr. Roberto Tostado to the studio.  Roberto is the author of the new book *WTF is Wrong With Our Health (*what the food).   Stop fooling around with your health... ...and take control of your life! Sick of being overweight, diabetic, or achy and low energy? Tired of being fatigued or depressed? Sick and tired of taking multiple prescription drugs with no end in sight?There is another way to live—not just to feel a little better or take fewer drugs, but to strut through life feeling your best.Is there a catch? You bet! You’ll have to take a radical look at what you eat, get rid of the junk and replace it with fresh whole foods... but it all starts in your head. Along the way you’ll learn to detoxify your attitude too. You've got to really want to be healthy! Rebel physician Roberto Tostado envisions a new direction in medicine, integrating whole-foods nutrition, thinking less toxic thoughts, and releasing ourselves from grudges and self-loathing. This is the new direction that he truly believes will help prevent most chronic diseases while smiling all the way.  

    Dr. Roberto Tostado is the founder of The IBody Wellness Center, a medical facility specializing in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Stem Cell, Detoxification Therapy and Medically Supervised Weight Loss Programs. Dr. Tostado has successfully treated thousands of men and women with his holistic and natural protocols, with an emphasis, on prevention. The clinical effects of his therapies have reversed diabetes, high blood pressure, weight loss, balanced hormones and many other metabolic diseases.   

    Support for this program is provided to IBody Wellness Center.https://theibody.com/

    Listen to this broadcast on your favorite podcast app.

    35 min
  • Naval Command Master Chief Leon Walker shares his inspirational story of success on Authors on the Air

     

    Authors on the Air Host Pam Stack welcomes former US Naval Command Master Chief Leon Walker Jr. to the studio.  Leon's autobiographical book BROKEN an amazing story of a broken upbringing and his inspirational turnaround.

    A very young and dark life, this is the story of Leon R. Walker’s youth and his deeply rooted de-mons. From his earliest memories to his last year of high school, he recalls in great detail, his childhood as disturbing, turbulent, and mind shattering. Born in 1965, as a black kid growing up in the inner city of Cleveland and East Cleveland in the 70s and early 80s, he was exposed to pov-erty, racism, and violence. The victim of a broken home, Leon somehow survived his youth, de-termined to learn from his mistakes and succeed in a seemingly inhospitable world. His young mind warped, his eyes deceived, he saw and engaged in things no child his age should ever see, or do.

    Leon R. Walker Jr. is a 32-year decorated Naval Veteran with more than eleven deployments to the Persian Gulf and other areas of conflict throughout the world. Leon sailed the seas for fifteen years on five different Naval vessels. As a Navy instructor, recruiter, and company commander (drill sergeant), he was trained, qualified, and trusted to lead thousands of sailors during his career. He and his sailors received numerous awards and accolades. 

    A well-spoken and articulate mentor, teacher, and motivational speaker, Leon’s love and passion are people from all walks of life. He’s a father of three and a godfather of three. Leon’s other projects include life coaching, health coaching, writing poetry, and has authored six new books soon to be released. 

    Support for this broadcast is generously provided by Julia Brown and Pleasantly Persistent PR.

    31 min
  • Actress and Author Meg Tilly on her creative life on Authors on the Air

     

    Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes actress and author MEG TILLY to the studio to discuss her Solace Island series.  Meg Tilly is a Canadian-American actress and novelist. For her role in the 1985 film Agnes of God, she won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her other film roles include Psycho II, The Big Chill, Masquerade, and Valmont.   About Solace Island Book 2 - CLIFF'S EDGE:  Eve Harris is all set to house-sit and run the bakery she shares with her sister while Maggie goes on her honeymoon, but there's one problem—the house is already occupied. By a movie star. He claims to be her brother-in-law's friend, and not only does he insist on staying, he also offers to help. Playing house has never been so tempting...

    Rhys Thomas is looking for a place to lie low after wrapping up his latest film, so when Luke offers up his house as a safe haven, Rhys sees the perfect opportunity for a little R & R. But rest is the last thing on his mind as he and Eve grow close. 

    But Eve and Rhys are not as alone as they think. And as danger trails Eve, it will take everything Rhys has to save the woman he loves.

    This broadcast is available on your favorite podcast app.  

    29 min
  • New York Times best selling author Stephanie Evanovich's funny chat on Authors on the Air
    Stephanie Evanovich has been crafting stories since she could form sentences. Born and raised in New Jersey, her fertile imagination kept working overtime as she raised her family and rooted for their teams. Sons, sports and storytelling finally combined to create her NYT bestselling debut novel, Big Girl Panties. A firm believer in the power of high-octane coffee and happy endings, you'll find her at her desk working on the next story with her hyperactive pup, Griffin, doing her best to distract her.
    Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes Stephanie to the studio to discuss her new book UNDER THE TABLE.
    Suffocating in a dead-end marriage, Zoey Sullivan fled to New York and moved in with her older sister Ruth. Pursuing her passion for cooking was never an option when she was with Derek, and now Zoey relishes her independence.
    When Zoey’s meets reclusive millionaire Tristan Malloy, she’s blown away by his kitchen— But despite his firm body, handsome looks, and piles of cash, Tristan—a computer programmer—is shy and more than a little socially awkward. Zoey is sure that Tristan has all the right raw ingredients—and she’s the right person to spice them up turn him into a delectable dish.
    But Zoey’s unprepared for just how well her makeover works. Tristan turns out to be even sexier once he’s gained a little confidence and the right wardrobe. Beneath the gorgeous package, Tristan is a great guy who deserves a woman who really appreciates him. Slowly but surely, Zoey realizes she may have found her perfect match—but does Tristan even know how her feelings have changed? Is that warm look in his eyes gratitude for the new and exciting world she’s ushered him into, or something more? And what will happen when Zoey’s ex comes to town, looking to win her back?
    27 min
  • Author Gavin Reese discusses writing authentic crime fiction characters on Authors on the Air
    Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes author-podcaster Gavin Reese to the studio. Before returning from law enforcement Gavin’s ongoing course- and case-work in high-risk police operations includes street-level narcotics, combat medical care, international drug trafficking, organized crime syndicates, S.W.A.T. operations, human smuggling, outlaw motorcycle gang investigations, prostitution and sex trafficking, witness protection, hazardous materials incident response, radiation and nuclear terrorism, post-blast explosives investigations, and Dark Web smuggling operations. Says Gavin on writing: "Despite all the cop shows that saturate television and movie theaters, I feel most of them fail to address the three-dimensional realities of police work. Our jobs, normally, are about 99% mundane procedure and paperwork, and 1% sheer terror (my math might be off a bit, but it feels pretty close). I wanted to share stories about my personal experiences without unrealistically focusing on that 1%, but also give readers a little better understanding of why cops do certain things."
    About Absolver Paris: Michael has honorably served his nation, his community, and his God as a police officer and a priest. Last year, a secret faction within the Vatican cautiously brought him into their ranks, and revealed to Michael their new understanding of how to combat the greatest evils on Earth. Now, Michael travels the globe to save the souls of vile men through Final Absolution, a process that reconciles sin and immediately kills the mortal body.
    Michael is dispatched to an urgent assignment in Paris. Many hundreds of innocent lives are at stake, and he’s running out of time to stop an ethnic genocide. Two unorthodox absolutions already haunt his dreams and, if he’s successful, Michael will officially become one of the monsters he hunts.
    37 min
  • Music Journalist and writer Lee Zimmerman on Americana Music on Authors on the Air
    Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes Lee ZImmerman to the show. Lee is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leaning music industry journals. He is a former promotions rep for ABC and Capital Records and was communications director for various CBS-affiliated television stations.
    Americana Music: Voices, Visionaries, and Pioneers of an Honest Sound With roots in Appalachia, the Mississippi Delta, New Orleans, the Piedmont, Memphis, and the prairies of Texas and the American West, the musical genre called Americana can prove difficult to define. Nevertheless, this burgeoning trend in American popular music continues to expand and develop, winning new audiences and engendering fresh, innovative artists at an exponential rate.
    In its strictest sense, it is a blanket term for bluegrass, country, mountain music, rockabilly, and the blues. By a broader definition, it can encompass roots rock, country rock, singer/songwriters, R&B, and their various combinations. Bob Dylan, Hank Williams, Carl Perkins, and Tom Petty can all lay valid claims as purveyors of Americana, but so can Elvis Costello, Solomon Burke, and Jason Isbell. Americana is new and old, classic and contemporary, trendy and traditional.
    Mining the firsthand insights of those whose stories help shape the sound—people such as Ralph Stanley, John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), Chris Hillman (Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers), Paul Cotton and Rusty Young (Poco), Shawn Colvin, Kinky Friedman, David Bromberg, the Avett Brothers, Amanda Shires, Ruthie Foster, and many more—Americana Music provides a history of how Americana originated, how it reached a broader audience in the ’60s and ’70s with the merging of rock and country, and how it evolved its overwhelmingly populist appeal as it entered the new millennium,
    30 min

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