On this episode, The very talented performer Shalini Varghese. She started singing before she can remember and since then she has created a style of R&B jazz that is uniquely hers. She has performed at many venues in Los Angels, Hollywood and Chicago. Along with her live performances, she has also been an honored performer at a charity event that included such dignitaries as Secretary of State, Colin Powell and Former President George W. Bush.

Her most recent EP, “Her Heart Speaks” deals with emotions on varying levels.

We are very excited to have Shalini Varghese on the show.

Check out Shalini Varghese here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r-cX1MK4pc

“So Complicated” - Shalini Varghese

copyright: Shalini Varghese 2017

used with permission by Shalini Varghese

“What it Means to Be” -Shalini Varghese

copyright: Shalini Varghese 2017

used with permission by Shalini Varghese

On this episode, I have Returning Guest, Author and Cartoonist Pierre C. Arseneault to talk about his newest novel “Poplar Falls: The Death of Charlie Baker.”

Pierre has authored and co-Authored such works as:

“Oakwood Island”, “Sleepless Nights”, and “Dark Tales for Dark Nights”

In his latest book, “Poplar Falls: The Death of Charlie Baker”, he uses his amazing story telling abilities to create a town that is, in it self, a character in the story. His dark humor shines through on this murder mystery that begins with a body tied to a four post bed. The cast of characters in this book are anything but ordinary.

Check out all of Pierre C. Arseneault’s Books here:

https://www.amazon.com/Poplar-Falls-Death-Charlie-Baker-ebook/dp/B07LHBRDVZ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Poplar+falls&qid=1550334063&s=digital-text&sr=1-1-catcorr

On this episode, I have Noir Author BR Stateham. He has authored a collection of books. Some of his works include:

The "Turner and Frank Thriller" Series:

A Taste of Revenge

There are no Innocents

There’s Always time for a good Murder

From: the"Call me Smitty"Series:

See you in Hell

Dirty Little Secrets

There are no Heroes

A Little Bit of New. A Little Bit of Old

Check out all of BR Stateham’s Books here:

https://www.amazon.com/B.R.-Stateham/e/B004DK4EDC

On this episode, I have Romance Author Kristine Raymond. She has written two Romance series. “The Hidden Springs Series” takes place in the wild west and the “Celebration Series” takes place in modern times. She shows her readers that love has no time limit and explores relationships between varying characters at different ages in their lives. If it’s one thing to be said about this author, she is determined and creative by publishing an astounding fifteen titles in only six years. She also has a podcast named, “Word Play With Kristine Raymond”

Check out Kristine Raymond’s Books Here:

https://www.amazon.com/Kristine-Raymond/e/B00GNK6SWK

Website: https://www.kristineraymond.com/

WORD PLAY WITH KRISTINE RAYMOND PODCAST:

https://wordplaywithkristineraymond.podbean.com

On this episode, I have the lead singer, Loredana Grimaudo, from the hit Italian Electro-Swing Band "The SwinGrowers". They have produced 3 albums under the “Freshly Squeezed” label as well as their newest album, “Outsidein”. Their unique approach to Electro-Swing has caught the ears of some amazing Electro-Swing artists and They have remixed music for Caro Emerald and Swing Republic. They have toured the world and have really made an impact on their audiences from Italy to Egypt, the UK, India, and even the US.

Check out the "SwinGrowers" Here:

http://www.swingrowers.com/

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/swingrowers/527149045

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mp5zzEz1qTq7X5a2yOS2B

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1fIU72-EgAxSgbhM1W0Iz1rmBXcdrxEA

Music Used with permission:

“That’s Right” - Single

by The SwinGrowers

Copyright: Freshly Squeezed, 2015

Used with permission by SwinGrowers

“Healing Dance” - Outsidein

by The SwinGrowers featuring Davide Shorty

Copyright: Freshly Squeezed, 2018

Used with permission by SwinGrowers

On this episode, I have Author and Poet Anne Rasico (Joyce). She has battled bullying and has transcended that into her poetry. She recently regained a passion for writing and in doing so, wrote a Novella named, “When the Chips are Down”.

Her most recent book, “Arid”, is a story that hinges on sci-fi with a touch of reality.

Check out "Arid" By Anne Joyce Here:

https://www.amazon.com/Arid-Anne-Joyce-ebook/dp/B07JMFNXH3

On this episode, I have singer-songwriter, Tony Rybka. He has produced six albums and plays music that flows from his soul. With a folk-bluesy rock sound, his music takes you away with deep lyrics and amazing accompaniments that seem to transport you to a long highway chasing down the horizon.

Some of his albums include:

The Last Man Standing

The Colors of Life

Uglier than I am

Say Anything

Run with me

Walking back to heaven

He has also recently produced a new single named “About Today”

Check out Tony Rybka here:

Reverb Nation: https://www.reverbnation.com/tonyrybka

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tony-rybka/375558019

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4V72g3GcBLxS16Tv3iBr37

Music Used:

“About Today”-Single

By Tony Rybka

Copyright: Tony Rybka, 2018

used with permission by Tony Rybka

“You Can Always Blame Me”-Walking Back to Heaven

By Tony Rybka

Copyright: Tony Rybka, 2010

used with permission by Tony Rybka

On this episode, I have the multi-talented Ann Troy. Some of you may know her by her twitter name: BrainsandSocks. She has written a fan-fiction book on "Wattpad" called Muddy Waters, she writes and reads poetry, and also sings.

Podcast Excerpt:

Personty: Written and ready by Ann Troy

used with permission by Ann Troy

Music Used:

"Plaint" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Acapella Performance:

Do you Hear the People? - Les Miserables

Poems:

“Ship to Ship (-Girl to Girl)”

“Boy-Girl”

“Maps”

“Genesis”

“Paradise Lost”

- Written and Ready by Ann Troy

Used with Permission by Ann Troy

Music Used:

"Anguish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Performance of “Hamlet” Act 3, Scene 1, By William Shakespeare

Music Used

"Magic Forest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Music Used in commercials:

"Long Road Ahead" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Killers" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

On this episode, I have Scottish Mystery Author CA Asbrey. She has written 3 books of the “Innocent’s mystery series and is currently working on two more to add her collection.

She has a knack for taking real life crime scenes and turning them into amazing complex crime fiction. At her core, CA is a tireless researcher who absorbs, processes, and creates incredible stories from what she discovers.

Check out her Books Here:

https://www.amazon.com/C.-A.-Asbrey/e/B07BN57Q2C

On this episode, I have Film Director and Producer Chad Arhibald to talk about the film he directed “The Heretics.”

He has directed such films as “Neverlost”, the “The Drownsman”, “Ejecta”, “Bite” and “The Heretics”.

Variety magazine has said “Archibald is certainly a talent, and “Neverlost” is a remarkable debut.”

Chad is the co-owner of the award winning Canadian Film production company Black Fawn Films. They feature more than 18 feature films and have really made a mark in Canada and the US.

Their movies can be found on Amazon, Netflix and google play. They have worked with Lionsgate, syfy, hulu, anchor bay, and recently with breakthrough entertainment and un-corked entertainment.

Some of their films include, “Hellmouth,” “Sweet Karma”, “Kill”, “Psychoward” “Let Her Out” Antisocial” and Antisocial 2” as well as many others.

They have achieved multiple awards for special effects, best screen play, best actor, best actress, and best feature just to name a few.

They have been featured in many film festivals including but not limited to the Fantasia International film festival, Toronto after dark, Chicago international film festival, “FrightFest” and the “International Horror & SciFi Film Fest.

Check out Black Fawn Films: http://www.blackfawnfilms.com/

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Trailer for "The Heretics" used under permission from Black Fawn Films- Copyright Black Fawn Films

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tzCgqIO9Iw