Off The Chain

Country and Western Artist Vernon Minton became popular in the 1990's. Sadly he was taken advantage of by many people in the industry. His career never got off the ground as it should have. His story in the industry is not unique. Many artists both in the Country and Western arena and the rockand roll - blues and soul were taken advantage of on many levels. Vernon refused to bow down to the abuse by those in the industry. His music can now only be heard on youtube which is a shame. His music is old school and worthy of an audience. Tonight We will talk about how he got there, what happened and why he left the industry. I have found his music and will be playing it -

Alexander Beresford grew up in Los Angeles and part of the time in Maryland and Dallas. He now resides in South Florida with occasional escapes to a haunted cottage in Derbyshire England where he communicates with ghosts, drinks rum, and writes. He is a National Writer's Association Short Fiction Award winner, a member of the Horror Writer's Association, and he studied Creative Writing at FIU with creative writing director/author Les Standiford. Alexander has also written plays, screenplays, short stories, and novellas.

Background: The eldest of five children, Yvonne was born May 17, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia. Raised in East Point, Georgia, she moved to Jackson County, Ga. until 2006 then moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida where she currently makes her home. Licensed bounty hunter for the state of Georgia. Education: The eldest of five children, Yvonne was born May 17, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia. Raised in East Point, Georgia, she moved to Jackson County, Ga. until 2006 then moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida where she currently makes her home. Licensed bounty hunter for the state of Georgia. The Dream: Since learning to write at the age of five, Yvonne has wanted to be an author. She wrote her first novel Stan's Story beginning in 1974 and completed it in 2006. Publication seemed impossible as rejections grew to 10 years. Determined, she continued adding to the story until her dream came true in 2006. The Inspiration: Yvonne's brother Stan has been her inspiration and hero in every facet of her life. He was stricken with Encephalitis at the tender age of nine months. He has defied every roadblock placed in his way and has been the driving force in every one of her accomplishments. He is the one who taught her never to give up

Nicholas Grabowsky’s novels of horror/fantasy and mainstream pulp fiction, both as himself, as Nicholas Randers, and as Marsena Shane, have generated worldwide acclaim for over two decades and praised by many of today’s most popular horror gurus in the literary world. He began his career in traditional publishing houses with brisk sellers in mass market paperback horror and romance, and in the last two decades is seen by many as a mentor to many authors and the smaller presses, which has become to him a passion.  His body of work includes the award-winning macabre aliens-among-us epic The Everborn, The Rag Man, Pray Serpent’s Prey, Halloween IV (and its special edition), Diverse Tales, Reads & Reviews, The Wicked Haze, Sweet Dreams Lady Moon, June Park, and Red Wet Dirt, numerous anthologies, magazine articles, and self help books, with projects extending to screenplays, poetry, songs, film, and a wide variety of short fiction and nonfiction since the 1980’s.  He’s a veteran special guest at numerous genre conventions and makes appearances and signings across North America. He has been in the limelight a radical gospel preacher right out of high school and in the following years a rock vocalist, teacher, lecturer and activist, editor, publisher and founder of the Sacramento-based Diverse Media small press, which has recently blossomed into the subdivisions of Black Bed Sheet Books, which publishes “exemplary literature, fiction & non” but specializes in horror/fantasy, and Black Bed Sheet Productions, which produces independent film, Blue Bed Sheet Books, which published children's books, and subdivisions in progress.

1 – An editor of the English language with the best proofing eyes. 2 – An editor who exudes professionalism and knowledge about her profession. 3 – A writing mentor who provides the spark and incentive to complete projects. 4 – A dedicated and creative journalist. 5 – Bringer of enlightenment, information, and positive energy to all who call on her. 6 – A conduit between businesses and readers. 7 – One who possesses vast knowledge of technology and current marketing needs. 8 – The personification of a communications guru. 9 – A Muse finder.

Morose, ghoulish and macabre to some, funny and unfailingly free spirited to others, Andy Van Scoyoc is a woman of many facets, talents and treacheries. Find her on Twitter @BohemianCelt And visit her on YouTube...at one of her many channels: Destination Desolation Productions: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuLvwoNp2TKodylX9PtGJIsu8JApqmDx2

Christina McCormick Franco is the loving wife of a veteran with PTSD- for years she has lived in fear that when she left the house that upon her return her husband would be deceased by self inflicted wounds. Their service Dog has saved his life and their marriage. At an author event this lovely family was insulted by an author. This author either didn't want to understand or refused to understand that this animal is the lifeline of this veteran and that he is protected by ADA laws. Tonight's show is an education on these things. IT is also a warning to those who would disparage our service people and their families that we owe them more than we can ever repay and that we must have their backs as they have ours. I do not know the name of this author. I do know that Karma will pay her a visit. I do know that everything comes full circle. Do not miss this show. Christina, thank you for your courage and for speaking out.

Betty Dravis is a retired newspaper publisher and career journalist who also hosted a Cable TV talk show. She is a celebrity interviewer and author of eight books, including this one, Six-Pack of Fear, and first in this series Six-Pack of Blood (both with Barbara Watkins). For a complete list of her literary works see the list at front of this book.   Dravis has won numerous awards from Stanford to the California State Assembly. Her two most recent awards are: The Fourth Annual Shorty Awards, No. 18 in Authors; Top 20 in Women’s Fiction 2011 from Heart Press (for 1106 Grand Boulevard). Dravis also wrote three short stories that were consistent best-sellers in the Amazon Shorts program and had short stories published in the anthologies Every Child is Entitled to Innocence, Sweet Sunshine, and Just Our Best Short Stories 2005. She recently finished her first full-length horror/paranormal/horror book Evil Voices (unpublished at present) and is working on Betty Dravis Eyes, an eclectic collection of her short works.

Join me as I get grilled by Author Ian Bush. I have been on several radio shows and many TV shows - This is Ian debut as an interviewer. This should be fun. So join us as Ian interviews OFF THE CHAIN's HOST Yvonne Mason-  I have no idea where the show will go. He is turning the tables. This will be fun.

Austin Muratori is a Writer, Filmmaker, Photographer, Musician and cancer survivor from a small town in Michigan. He is an avid reader who also happens to have an addiction to movies, Coca-Cola, the macabre, stories, art and all things dark. In 2015 he graduated valedictorian from Full Sail University a film school, receiving the Advanced Achievers Award.       Austin has been making films since he was 11 years old and has been writing since age 10. He used his imagination to escape the hardships of chemotherapy and radiation treatments. That experience gave him a unique outlook on life and a greater appreciation for all the little things in life. Taking all that turmoil and chaos in,  Austin harnessed it all crafting hundreds of short films and stories  throughout the years. Once in high school, he excelled in Television Production and Drama class. His teacher once told him to slow it down, that he was only in high school, but Austin’s passion wouldn't let him. He constantly pushed the envelope trying to do things to the highest quality. A perfectionist still to this day.