Literary Entertainment! Live Author Interviews

Listen to Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast on Saturday at 11am/EST (New York City time)! Discover how author Linda Stewart Henley crafts memorable, page-turning characters. Find out what inspired her to start writing at a young age. Tune in as this Newcomb College graduate digs into her books “Estelle”, “Waterbury Winter”, and “Kate’s War”. 

Linda and Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney, are also set to explore ways that you could market and sell more copies of your books. Writing processes, speaking engagements, and finding your voice are more topics the two may explore. You can also learn about new books that Linda may be working on and when you can expect to see those books on the market. 

See you Saturday at 11am/EST!

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Come get a healthy dose of inspiration, encouragement, and motivation! Let Mulukan's story in the book Long Walk Up inspire you to stay motivated and inspired to fulfill your destiny! Like Mulukan, you came into this world for a specific reason. Don't talk yourself out of achieving what you came here to do. Instead, stir up courage, pivot, and start moving in the direction of your destiny! You can do it! 

To share inspiration and motivation, during this Off The Shelf #Books #podcast, author Denise Turney shares a live reading from Long Walk Up, a short and powerful book that you could bring home for less than $2. Enjoy the live reading of Long Walk Up! Even more, let yourself be inspired to start moving in the direction of your dreams! You deserve to live the best life!

To read more free excerpts from Long Walk Up, visit Denise's official website at www.chistell.com

See you there!

Love mystery and suspense! Catch Off The Shelf Books Podcast this Saturday at 11am/EST (New York City time)!

Harrison Stockeland, author of the crime #thriller Watch It Burn, sits down with Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast host, Denise Turney. During the show, Turney and Stockeland will reveal the motivation behind Watch It Burn. They will also delve into some of the book's inner workings. Tune in to learn more about the story's major characters, memorable people like Del Costello and members of the Vintini family. In addition to giving you insight scoop on Watch It Burn, Stockeland and Turney will discuss Stockeland's new book, November's Whisper. 

See you there! It's going to be a great time!

Saturday, July 20 at 11am/EST

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Join visionary leader, Barbara Feigin, on Off The Shelf #Books #podcast on Saturday, June 22, 2024! Get insight on how Barbara faced and overcame roadblocks toward becoming a leader during a time when women weren't welcomed in the boardroom. Listen as she shares her family's history of escaping the horrors of WWII, including her parents 17-day escape from Berlin to Japan. 

Much will be covered during this feature podcast interview hosted by author Denise Turney, host of Off The Shelf Books! The show's Saturday guest is a groundbreaker. She has a wealth of business experience, having worked as a senior account executive and corporate director. For her works, in 2017 Barbara was named one of the century’s Legendary Pioneers by Grey.

See you Saturday, June 22! Show kicks off at 11am/EST (New York City time)!

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Award winning mystery books author, Mary Keliikoa, will appear on Off The Shelf #Books #podcast, joining a list of distinguished mystery writers who have interviewed on the show. Mary is the author of the mystery book, “Hidden Pieces”, the first book in the Misty Pines series. Other page turning books in the series include “Deadly Tides” and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Follow”. Mystery novel lovers, if you think you know everything about your favorite mystery novel, think again.

During Mary's Off The Shelf Books special appearance, Denise Turney, the podcast host, will dig into why Mary started writing mysteries, including why she sat down and wrote Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Wonder why you can't turn away from a good mystery book series? Tune in and you just might find out! 

Book lovers who tune into Off The Shelf Books can also get their questions answered LIVE on air! While this show airs, don't be surprised if you learn more about your favorite book characters, the types of facts and insights that strengthen your connection to the characters. 

ABOUT MARY KELIIKOA: Mary is the author of the mystery book, “Hidden Pieces”, “Deadly Tides” and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Follow”. Earlier in her career, Mary worked as a legal secretary. Mary’s work has either been nominated for or won numerous book awards, including the Hamus and Lefty and Agatha and Anthony award.  Not only does Mary write mysteries, she loves legal thrillers, especially digging into what makes a person tick.

Tune in Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)

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Tell your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and book lovers everywhere to catch Mary on Off The Shelf Books! See you Saturday!

Mystery suspense and crime thrillers are spotlighted at Off The Shelf #Books this Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)! If you love a mystery suspense or crime thriller that keeps you turning the pages of a novel, don't miss this #podcast! Author Matt Coyle, creator of the Rick Cahill crime novel series, is featured. Saturday, Matt and Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney, sit down and discuss the inner workings of Matt's mystery fiction, books such as Yesterday’s Echo, Night Tremors, and Dark Fissures. 

Tune in to the show and find out what inspires Matt's writings. Don't be surprised if Matt and Denise Turney share book marketing tips during the show. See if you don't start to feel more deeply connected to the characters that take center stage in the Rick Cahill crime series. Who knows? There's a chance that you could get your questions answered LIVE on air. 

Catch the show LIVE on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)! Tell your friends, neighbors, colleagues, and book lovers everywhere to tune in!

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ABOUT MATT COYLE: Matt spent 30 years in sports sales, including national sales for a sports licensing firm. During that time, Matt also managed a restaurant. Today he is the author of the Rick Cahill crime novel series. Over the years, Matt’s writing has earned several awards, including the Foreword Bronze INDIE in the Thriller, Anthony Award for Best First Novel, the San Diego Book Award for Best Mystery, the Ben Franklin Award for Best New Voice in Fiction and the Suspense and the Shamus Award. Additionally, Matt’s writings have earned finalist status for the Macavity and Lefty awards and the Derringer and Macavity Award.

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Inspiration! Motivation! Total life celebration! Join us!

Did you love Tuesdays With Morrie, a book (and movie) that inspired millions around the world! Great! Join us right here on Off The Shelf #Books Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)! When you catch the #podcast, you gain the chance connect with the author's son, Rob Schwartz!

Rob is an entrepreneur, writer, and producer. Feature films he has worked on include Putty Hill and Bernard and Huey. Rob is also one of the producers of Onetopia, a festival designed to benefit mental health. As a script editor, Rob has worked with organizations such as NHK World TV in Japan. For his works, Rob has appeared in several periodicals including Variety, Newsweek, Time, Interview and The Hollywood Reporter. Rob Schwartz is the editor of the book “The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully”!

If you were touched by Tuesdays With Morrie, don't miss this #interview! In addition to talking about his famous father, you can get insight into what Rob is working on now. Who knows? You might even get your questions answered LIVE on air!

See you Saturday at 11am/EST!

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Love mystery novels? Have a penchant for thriller books? You came to the right place!

Mystery writer, Joe Clifford, author of the Jay Porter Thriller series and a real true "comeback kid" is the star of the Off The Shelf #Books #podcast on Saturday, March 23! Joe sits down with host Denise Turney to talk about his latest thriller, "A Moth to a Flame". Just what is this book all about? Tune and find out!

See what happened to Lydia and Jessica Barrett. And discover the inner makings of thrillers like "The Lakehouse", "The One That Got Away" and "Say My Name". Joe, a man who once was homeless, has found his passion! Find out how he got started and what he does to stay inspired and keep his books moving off of bookstore shelves!

Who knows? You might get your question answered live on air!

Tell your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to tune in!

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Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)

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Do you have kids? Work with children? You'll want to catch today's Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast! 

Children's book author, Jessica Spear, is today's feature guest. During today's show, Jessica and Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney, dive into the makings of Jessica's children's books and middle school books, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships” and “Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised”. These two all things story creatives will also look into the making of Jessica's new book, "The Phone Book". 

More than learning about what makes a "true" friend, listeners can learn how to overcome challenges they've encountered so far when it comes to making friends. They will also learn friendship truths and discover the friendship pyramid! Navigating social media as a kid (and parent) are also on the slate for discussion!

You definitely want to catch this show! Not only is Jessica a talented writer who creates stories that are designed to help kids and parents, for her work Jessica has won Kids’ Book Choice Awards, Royal Dragonfly Book Award and Best Books of 2021. 

See you Saturday at 11am/EST!

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Love movies? Love reading novels? You came to the right spot! Listen to Tyler Schwanke's Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast interview with host Denise Turney and learn how you could go from writing short stories or poems to writing full-length novels. More than discovering what attracts Tyler to stories, be they shared in movie or book form, when you listen to the show, you will gain insight into the makings of Tyler Schwanke's novel, Breaking In. You'll also get the inside scoop on Ricky O’Naire and Millie, especially what their relationship is about. 

Ways to sell more books, if there is going to be a sequel to "Breaking In" and finding the courage to chase and achieve your creative dreams are other topics slated to be covered on the show. You really don't want to miss this show if you truly love film and novels! 

Catch the show live by dialing: (347) 994-3490!

ABOUT TYLER SCHWANKE: Tyler Schwanke is a short story writer, novelist, and a filmmaker. His short stories have been published in several periodicals, including Chaotic Merge, Fiction Southeast and Havik. A graduate of the New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorehead, Tyler’s films have appeared at film festivals where they have won awards. For his work, Tyler has also been granted a Minnesota TV and film grant. In addition to graduating from New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorehead, Tyler has earned a MFA from Hamline University. Breaking In is his first novel.