Literary Entertainment! Live Author Interviews

Dancer, fashion designer and author, Katia Reed, joins Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio on Saturday, March 6, 2021. The show kicks off at 11am/EST (New York City time). Reed and books writer, Denise Turney, Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio host, will dig into Katia's debut novel, The Foretold Story, during the feature author interview. 

This futuristic novel takes place in the same city that Reed earned her arts and fashion chops in - New York City! Topics that Turney and Reed expect to tackle during this books interview include what it was like attending the New York Conservatory for Dramatic and the makings of the Skyscraper Empire. They will also discuss what broke Midas' mother's spirit, why Reed chose to set the story in the time period that she did and whether Reed always planned to make the story a four-part book.

How can we get more diversity in the acting arts, in film and stage play industries is another topic that Reed and Turney expect to explore. Don't miss this feature books author interview! Set your clocks! Saturday, March 6, 2021. The show kicks off at 11am/EST (New York City time)

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Ready to move forward in one or more areas of your life? Tired of living in a rut? Want to finally start living the life that excites you? Listen to Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 11am/EST. Off The Shelf Books special guest is Michele Sullivan. Diversity and inclusion, personal empowerment and inspiration are just the beginning with Michele Sullivan, a TED Talk speaker, social impact advisor and author. 

Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney, and Michele Sullivan will discuss the TED Talk experience, whether or not knowledge at first sight is real, how to shift from surviving to thriving and what it means to "truly" see a person. Turney and Sullivan will also sicuss whether it's really safe to let your guard down it the world.

At the heart of their discussions, Turney and Sullivan will dive into Sullivan's book "Looking Up". 

Bring your questions and thoughts. Tune in to the books talk show LIVE and you could get your question answered live on air!

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ABOUT MICHELE SULLIVAN:  Michele is a TED Talk speaker, social impact advisor and author. Michele is also the former President of Caterpillar Foundation and Director of Corporate Social Innovation, Caterpillar, Inc. Additionally, Michele Sullivan is the writer of the book "Looking Up". She earned her MBA from Bradley University. She was named by Inside Philanthropy as one of the 50 most powerful women in philanthropy. Michele also served as a U.S. delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. She is a member of the ONE board of directors and chairs the Greater Peoria Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Advisory Board.

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Desire to live a better life? Passionate about creating good, lasting change? Tune into Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11am/EST (New York City time). There may be no better way to kick of the Valentine's weekend! Start by loving you! 

During our Februry 13 feature interview, Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio host, author Denise Turney, will sit down with Faust Ruggiero, author of the book "The Fix Yourself Handbook". Here are a few topics that Denise and Faust will explore: impact that psychology work has had on Faust book writing experiences, impact of childhood programming on adult success and tips on how to trust when tragedy strikes. 

Tune into the show live and you could also get your personal questions answered LIVE on the air! 

ABOUT FAUST RUGGIERO: Faust Ruggiero is a clinical trainer and a therapist. He is also a published research author, having written the book "The Fix Yourself Handbook: Using The Process Way Of Life To Transform Your Life Into A Happy, Healthy Journey". Over more than 40 years, Faust has worked to help people in prison, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, etc. For over 30 years, he ran a private practice at the Community Psychological Center in Bangor, Pennsylvania, specializing in individual, family, substance abuse, women’s issues, and marriage/couples counseling. 

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Looking for ways to save lots of money on college tuition? Tune into Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11am/EST (New York City time). Jean O'Toole joins Denise Turney, host of Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio. Jean is the author of the book "Scholarship Strategies". During the feature inteview, Jean will discuss the details of her book which includes strategies and tips for getting scholarships and finding money to pay for college. 

The book couldn't be more timely, as it can help youth and adults secure the funding that they need to go to college. And, in today's work world, a college degree is often required to land higher paying jobs. Jean O'Toole's book presents ways to pay for college without taking on college loans and student debt. 

Denise and Jean will discuss was to reduce the $1.5 trillion student loan debt, dealing with student loan interest rates and scholarship clubs. The two will also explore Connections 101 and keys to searching for college scholarships online. 

ABOUT JEAN O'TOOLE:  Jean is the co-founder of Connections101. She is a life designer, empowerment coach, public speaker and author of the book "Scholarship Strategies: Finding and Winning the Money You Need". Her expertise is in scholarships and designing a personal winning life. Over 150,000 students have attended Connectiions101 presentations. Additionally, students have won up to $200,000 to cover college costs. 

See you Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11am/EST (New York City time).

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Join author Thomas Brigger and Denise Turney on Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11am/EST (New York City time). Thomas Brigger, author of the book "Beyond The Higher Ground, will discuss his new book, including the pressure of facing a hard challenge while struggling beneath the weight of loss and guilt. A former corporate executive, Thomas draws upon his life experience to recognize the nuances of human behavior. It is this that enables him to be a writer of books who develops characters that book readers love and relate to. His book "Beyond the Higher Ground" is a novel of intrigue and suspense amid the opioid crisis in Appalachia. 

Author Thomas Brigger's other book is "The Quiet and the Darkness", a mystery/thriller about illegal drug trafficking and PTSD in the rural Midwest. During the January 9 interview, Thomas and Denise will delve into the makings of 

"Beyond The Higher Ground', character development and connecting with readers. 

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Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11am/EST (New York City time) - Join books author, Andrew Mann, on Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio. Andrew Mann is the author of the book "Such Unfortunates". The book explores the impact that child abuse has on the brain and on later developing addictions. During the one-hour feature radio interview, books writer, Andrew Mann, and Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio host, Denise Turney, will discuss hidden signs of child abuse, opium addiction in the United States and the makings of "Such Unfortunates". 

Author Andrew Mann and Denise Turney will also share book marketing tips and story development techniques. Listeners who catch the show LIVE will have the chance to ask books author Andrew Mann question live on air. 

Tune in on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11am/EST (New York City time)!

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MORE ABOUT ANDREW MANN:  

In addition to being an author, Andrew is part-owner of the Solar Energy business. As someone who has done the work to recover from addiction, Andrew helps others who suffer from addictions and child abuse traumas. He enjoys boxing, MMA, surfing and alternative energy. Andrew is the author of the book "Such Unfortunates".

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Ready to unplug? Join book author, Jeff Rasley, and Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio host, Denise Turney, on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11am/EST (New York City time). During this interview, Denise Turney and books author, Jeff Rasley, will dig into Jeff's explorations in the Caribbean and South Pacific. These journeys are covered in Jeff Rasley's book, Island Adventures. Hitchhiking across the United States, visiting Basa and meeting the challenges of acute mountain sickness are other topics that Jeff and Denise will discuss during the feature author interview. 

Even more, Jeff and Denise will share free book marketing tips and techniques. Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio listeners can also get a peek into new books that Jeff is writing on. Ready to unleash your inner explorer? Catch Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 11am/EST (New York City time).

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MORE ABOUT BOOKS WRITER JEFF RASLEY: Jeff makes his home in Indianapolis. His first published work was a poem published in the Hanover College Fine Arts Journal. He's an avid traveler. In fact, Jeff leads Himalayan treks and mountaineering expeditions, has scuba dived throughout the Caribbean, and sea-kayaked in Palau, Tonga, and the Greek Isles. Jeff is also an avid social activist. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago. He was a letter winner in swimming and football. Jeff has also earned a JD from Indiana University Law School. To date, Jeff has authored 10 books which include Polarized, Hero's Journey, Island Adventures, Bringing Progress to Paradise and False Prophet. 

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Romance, suspense and intrigue are the highlight of Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11am/EST (New York City time). Tune in to catch author Geri Goodwin. During her feature interview, author Geri Goodwin sits down with host Denise Turney and shares insights on the art of writing and rewards and challenges of writing her first novel. Get the inside scoop on the book "Mason's Gray". Find out what makes Brody Mason, the start of the novel, tick. See what Morgan Gray is up to. Listen to Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11am/EST to get book marketing tips too. 

If you've ever wanted to learn more about the authors who write the books that you love reading, catch  Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio! The show comes on Saturdays at 11am/EST. Listener dial-in number:  (347) 994-3490. You can also catch the show in the chat room right here at Blog Talk Radio. 

MORE ABOUT GERI GOODWIN:  Geri is a native of Arizona. She is a wife, mother and woman who dreamed about writing romance novels for 20 years. She has been interviewed in several media outlets, including Writer's Life Magazine, I Love Romance Blog and The Authors Show. Geri is also the author of the book "Mason's Gray". 

See you Saturday, November 7 at 11am/EST! 

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Retirement planning starts early, especially if you want to be financially secure during your mature years. Join us on Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio this Saturday, Occtober 24, 2020 at 11am/EST (New York City time) to gain retirement planning tips. Dr. Sara Zeff Gerber, author of the book Essential Retirement Planning For Solo Agers, is our special guest. 

Retirement planning topics that Dr. Sara Zeff Gerber and Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio host, Denise Turney, will discuss include Social Security, avoiding isolation during retirement, end-of-life arrangements and making a living will. Sara and Denise are also set to talk about a legacy worksheet, aging in place and the importance of building a strong support system to enjoy a rewarding retirement. 

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Saturday, Occtober 24, 2020 at 11am/EST (New York City time)

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ABOUT DR. SARA ZEFF GERBER:  Sara is an author, public speaker and workshop leader. Sara is also the founder of LifeEncore, a life planning and consultancy firm for Baby Boomers. Sara helps people prepare to live a rewarding and victorious life after retirement. She has a doctorate in Counseling and Human Behavior and a master's in Guidance and Counseling. Her bachelor's degree is in Psychology. She has appeared in several media outlets, including USA Today, The Huffington Post and the Longevity Network. She loves the outdoors and singing soprano in community choirs. Sara is also the author of the book, Essential Retirement Planning For Solo Agers. 

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Saturday, Occtober 24, 2020 at 11am/EST (New York City time)

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Lovers of mysteries and thriller books, tune into Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11am/EST (New York City time). Mystery writer, Elliot Mason, sits down with Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio host, Denise Turney, to tackle what happened to Jefferson David during the Civil War. It is during Elliot's and Denise's discussion of The Arlington Orders book that events from the Civil War will be explored. Book lovers who can't get enough of mysteries may love these discussions. Denise and Elliot will also discuss the inner makings of Elliot's novel, The Legal Killer. During the interview, guests may also get book marketing tips, advice on developing rich characters and new ways to connect with book readers. 

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MORE ABOUT ELLIOT MASON: Elliot graduated from the University of Southern California in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in History. He earned a master's degree from Azusa Pacific University. Elliot has also worked as a college track and field coach and website developer and manager. In 2013, Elliot transitioned from coaching to writing full-time. His first book, The Arlington Orders, was released in 2019. Elliot is working on his second novel, a book titled "The Legal Killer". 

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