Off The Chain

Few can claim the varied background of Stephanie Osborn, the Interstellar Woman of Mystery. Veteran of more than 20 years in the civilian space program, as well as various military space defense programs, she worked on numerous space shuttle flights and the International Space Station, and counts the training of astronauts on her resumé. Her space experience also includes Spacelab and ISS operations, variable star astrophysics, Martian aeolian geophysics, radiation physics, and nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons effects. Stephanie holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in four sciences: astronomy, physics, chemistry and mathematics, and she is "fluent" in several more, including geology and anatomy. In addition she possesses a license of ministry, has been a duly sworn, certified police officer, and is a National Weather Service certified storm spotter. Her travels have taken her to the top of Pikes Peak, across the world’s highest suspension bridge, down gold mines, in the footsteps of dinosaurs, through groves of giant Sequoias, and even to the volcanoes of the Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest, where she was present for several phreatic eruptions of Mount St. Helens. Now retired from space work, Stephanie has trained her sights on writing. She has authored, co-authored, or contributed to almost 30 books, including the celebrated science-fiction mystery, Burnout: The mystery of Space Shuttle STS-281. She is the co-author of the Cresperian Saga book series, and currently writes the critically acclaimed Displaced Detective Series, described as "Sherlock Holmes meets The X-Files," and its pulp-bestselling prequel series, Gentleman Aegis. She released the paranormal/horror novella El Vengador, based on a true story, in 2013 as an ebook.

Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of her newsletter to a cast of lovable characters who hog her inbox. Enough about her, it’s us you’re really interested in, her cast of characters. Join us every week for a new story: http://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters

Life teaches us all many lessons; some more than others. Since losing their only child, Roni and her husband, John, have learned what it takes to forge ahead and find new purpose in life; helping others to improve their lives by enhancing their focus on what is actually significant; their children and the other people in their lives.   Their beautiful son, Dalton, was with them for 15 years and left for Heaven just after Christmas 2013 due to injuries from an ATV accident. Dalton lived his short life creating smiles, laughter, and happiness by sharing his kind spirit and helping others through tough times. They continue his legacy by counting their blessings for the short time they had him and practicing random acts of kindness in his memory each and every day. Roni and John have been married since 1995 and live in Castle Rock, Colorado. Roni spends most of her time working with real estate clients, yet she's now added speaking to parenting groups, book clubs, and schools, as well as several podcast, radio, and tv programs about the importance of small moments and simple lessons for creating a meaningful life. Any free time is spent with their families in Colorado and Texas, riding ATVs, and camping in sand dunes across the U.S.   Roni's books, Parenting At Your Best, A Parent's Guide for Journaling to Their Child, and A Parent's Journal For Their Child are a tribute to Dalton, with anticipation that the stories and advice they offer will inspire others to excellence in their parenting.

Isobel Blackthorn is the author of five novels, including The Legacy of Old Gran Parks (2018) and The Cabin Sessions (2017), both released by HellBound Books and Asylum (2015), The Drago Tree (2015, Spanish edition 2017) and A Perfect Square (2016) all released by Odyssey Books. She writes across a range of genres. Her non-fiction and short stories have appeared in journals and anthologies around the world. she lives with my little white cat on the southern coast of Victoria, Australia.

Join us as we begin a new chapter here on Off the Chain with a new show hosted by Author an Wildlife Artist Nancy Quinn. The Show is called News From the Moutain. Nancy will tell us what is going on in her part of the world in the Mountains of Montanna. This should be a fun and exciting show and yes you will be able to call in - the number is 516-387-1756.So join us as we debut a new wrinkle to Off The Chain. News From the Mountain.

Dirt Road Sunset consist of Award winning Artist      Sandy ( sandman ) Smith of Normalville Pa....   plays Keyboard, and Vocals Dave ( Mojo ) Cline of Normalville Pa. ... plays Lead, and Rhythm Guitar, and Vocals. Ed Cline of Donegal Pa. ... plays Bass, and Acoustic Guitars, and Vocals. George ( The Word Man ) Estochin of Melcroft Pa. plays Drums, Percussion, and Vocals. All members write, record, arrange and produce their music. These artist combine their talents to form a unique sound which many compare to The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eagles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and more. Proceeds from their CD`s go to Disabled American Veterans, Westmoreland Walks for Breast Cancer Childrens` Hospital and CERT, training canines for K-9 - Search & Rescue and service Dogs.   Contact George Estochin for CD`s at 170 Melcroft Pa.

Lee St. John started writing publically in 1970 for her hometown paper by delivering the School News events from the only high school in the county. Then majoring in Public Relations/Journalism in college, Lee St. John again wrote for the newspaper during her summer breaks. After she married and stayed home with her children, she was asked again to write a part-time society column. Impressed by her writing skills, her publisher mentioned to her that one day she should write a book. And here it is: SHE’S A KEEPER! Cockamamie Memoirs from a Hot Southern Mess. This is not Lee’s first attempt at publishing a book. Her self-published book is entitled, SHE’S A KEEPER! Funny Teacher Stories from Real Southern Classrooms. With the stigma now removed for independent publishing. Lee began publishing her own material two years ago and then a conventional publisher found her marketing her book and reached out. Before, staying abreast of marketing (website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, speaking engagements, radio, and newspaper, etc.), formatting, choosing a cover, editing (a lot!), pricing, distributing, and just finding time to write, took up all her time. Now, a traditional publisher is supporting her and although she still is involved in decision making and leg work, there are others doing the same to help her so she spends more time with her humor writing. A Georgia Peach, Lee St. John has been married to her Southern gentleman for 35 years. They have two Millennial sons and a tater-tot-looking white Schnauzer named OBie.CONNECT WITH LEE! Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/leestjohnauthor Instagram: https://instagram.com/leestjohnauthor/ Website and Blog: http://www.leestjohnauthor.com/ Twitter:  @LeeStJohnauthor sts

Son of Eddie Daniels (The Four Sonics), Clayton Morgan is history in the remaking, but with a fresh new flavor for 2018. His debut single, “Taste for Love” is scheduled for June 2018 release.   Based in Dallas, Texas, but born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Clayton Morgan knew from a young age that music was in his blood. He greatly admired what his father had accomplished with The Four Sonics, and the impact that the iconic soul foursome had on the world. Growing up, Clayton often envisioned following in his father’s footsteps.   Music played a big role in Clayton Morgan’s upbringing, both at home and at school. Clayton was regularly part of school musicals, choir groups and drama clubs. Outside of school, he always looked up to his father as his mentor and was also heavily influenced by a wide range of singers, including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Prince, Madonna and Whitney Houston, to name a few. All of these ingredients combined, have no doubt, been the main contributing factor toward Clayton’s unique and authentic vocal style.

"I write songs. I like pie. I play Larrivee Guitars. I really like pie." - That's his version of a bio...lazy jacknut! Originally hailing from the great Pacific Northwest, Scott is an award winning Nashville based performing singer/songwriter, a Top 40 charting recording artist in Europe and the creator/co-host of Radio/TV's "The Music Row Show", heard in 38 states via the historic 650AM, WSM and from 2012-2016 was seen nationwide on the BlueHighways TV network. Scott is proud to be an endorsed Larrivee Guitar artist and is excited to be a 2018 Durango Boots Ambassador. He performs regularly in Nashville at the Bluebird Cafe, Douglas Corner and the Commodore Grille as well as house concerts and many songwriting festivals around the country and overseas. Scott has been a featured performer on RFD TV's nationally televised "Market Day Report", the nationally syndicated "Chico & B-Man" Television Show and has been a featured artist on WSM Radio's "Coffee, Country & Cody", "Nashville Today w/Devon O Day", "The Allnighter" with Marcia Campbell, "Ernest Tubb's Midnight Jamboree", Knoxville's "The Writers Block", several performances on WDVX's "Blue Plate Special" and "Tennessee Shines" as well as many other local TV and Radio programs across the US.

Margaret Louis Ebey (born October 5, 1935), known professionally as Margie Singleton, is an American country music singer and songwriter. In the 1960s, she was a popular duet and solo recording artist, working with country stars George Jones and Faron Young. Singleton had her biggest hit with Young called "Keeping Up With The Joneses" in 1964. She managed a successful solo career in the 1960s, recording 9 Top 40 Billboard Country singles, including a Top 5 hit.   In addition to being a solo and duet star, she also sang as a back-up vocalist with The Jordanaires. Numerous performers recorded many of her songs, including Teresa Brewer, Tammy Wynette and Charley Pride. In 1964, Singleton teamed up with singer Faron Young. Together they recorded the song "Keeping Up With The Joneses". That year, the song reached the country top 5, and became Singleton's biggest hit.   Now, at the age of 82, Margie Singleton is back with a new single and video for her song, “Jesus Is My Pusher.”   https://www.facebook.com/margiesingleton35/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margie_Singleton