Topics of conversation: * Importance of a child being prepared for death

* Tips on how to deal with death in a family * Tips on how to talk to a child about a death in the family * Importance of death education

Topics of conversation: *Evolution of a 30 year writing career, how she eventually got published.*Professional organizations, writing clubs - to join or not? *The importance of a formal education and classes to career writers.*Lynda talks about her already published books; If Truth Be Told, and Of Words & Music, as well as her new book LIVE Ringer, and the upcoming series. *Social networking, Kindle, plenty of insights and advice for budding authors.

Topics of conversation: * Life as a sister to a sibling with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome * Friendship with Chancer, Iyal's service dog * Iyal's need for a service dog * Treatment by other children

# Issues children with AD/HD have in school and how a teacher can modify their behavior

# Involvement of parents and support to a child with AD/HD

# Daily challenges children with AD/HD have

# Daily challenges children with AD/HD have with teachers and parents

# Importance of raising the child's self-esteem and how it can be don

# Brain development and diet of evolutionary predecessors of humans # How consuming high proteins, fruits and vegetables can effect brain functions # How to control brain functions such as sleep, mood, attention, and emotions with diet # How "smart diets" can be used to improve intelligence and academic performance # Moderate heating or cooling of the body can influence moods, slowing down, euphoria or wakefulness.

# Who was Captain Dynamite Johnny O'Brien? Fascinating insights into this larger than life personality as discovered through lost memoirs recently uncovered by Powers in Alaska.

# Captain O'Brien's romantic escapades, and final marriage to wife Emily.

# Powers uses his unique storytelling ability to tell about many of O'Brien's amazing adventures at sea.

# Surprising connection to Jack London's Captain Wolf Larsen in the famous book "The Sea-Wolf", and other notable people that claim to have rubbed shoulders with O'Brien.

# Powers talks about the research process, what surprised him most about O'Brien, how sailing vessels and the business have changed over the years, and how it has stayed the same.

# Upcoming events, book projects, etc.

Topics of conversation: * Nature,mysticism and spirituality of the West * Paralleling with main character and learning lessons through her * Alpha females and their place in our current society

Topics of conversation: * Social issues of the 60s and 70s * Arranged marriages in the black community * Struggle, diversity, and social issues while growing up * Survival of inter-racial communities in 21st century

* Acceptance of African Americans in the 21st century

Topics of conversation: * Importance of the healthy, honest, romantic relationship * Infidelity and consequences * Relationships in present day society * Difference between romance, love, and sex * Creating intimacy in a relationship * Tips where to start "again" if relationship is swaggering

Topics of conversation:

* Jared's interests - music, building models, biking, reading

* Favorite musicians (Johnny Cash!)

* Readings from book by Jared