The Writer's Block

Thursday, on The Writer's Block, Bobbi and I hosted writer Ed Protzel on our show. We spoke of his book, The Lies that Bind. Bobbi called in from Chicago and Ed was in Missouri so it was an interesting hour coordinating everyone, but we managed and the hour went by quickly. Ed's s pretty smart guy and his book ws pretty damn interesting. Check out the podcast to hear the show.

Thursday, Russ and I welcomed writer, wine aficionado, western historian, president of the WWA (Western Writers of America) and all around great gal, Sherry Monahan to the Writer's Block. For me, and I am sure Russ as well, it was an informative and interesting conversation about the Earp wives, brothels, dance halls, saloons and just generally the straining to get cosmopolitan in the 1800's. Sherry is a very informative writer and most certainly kept Russ and I captivated.

Thursday we welcomed South Carolina writer, Chuck Walsh to the Writer's Block. It was an informative and delightful evening with both Bobbi and me learning something. Chuck would be welcome back anytime to our studio.

Last Thursday we had a twofer. Both Ken LaSalle and Candace Wade were in studio with us and we had a ball. Candace loaned her unique spin on life and writing as did Ken and a fun time was had by all and, Ken LaSalle will be joining us again in October. Make sure you check that out as well.

Thursday, Bobbi and I had, in studio, writer, attorney and gadabout, Jack Martin. Jack is he author of several Civil War novels along with a new series featuring a great new character Harry Bierce an FBI agent with a past and a secret. Listen in, not only to Jack but to all the other great authors we have had the past year.

This evening Russ Aveson and I interview Jeanne Charters a new writer for the Loiacono Agency. Her book "Shanty Gold" was a definite hit with both Russ and I. We really enjoyed speaking with Jeanne and had a ball going through the plot of her book and made her give us a few tidbits from her upcoming novel, "Lace Curtains".

Thursday, Bobbi and I hosted Susan Sherayko on the Writer's Block. Susan is an extremely spiritual and encouraging writer. Basing her book on her and her husband's devastating destruction of their home, Susan took the experience and used it to broaden her spirituality and the chance to share what she has learned to others. Her book is "Rainbows over Ruins" and it is a fascinating look at the metamorphosis from living in the moment to making all fit into the puzzle. If you get a chance, pick it up, for a cerebral read, it is a fascinating study.

Thursday Bobbi was sick, so I took the helm by myself (whew) and interviewed a very prolific writer, Johnny D. Boggs. He was a treasure trove of fun conversation and information. 57 books, folks, 57! This is a man that is welcome on The Writer's Block any time...

Bobbi and I had a wonderful conversation with Literary Agent Jeanie Loiacono last evening. Jeanie is knowledgeable, funny, and a literary prize in the publishing world. And, she has a dynamite website for her company which is loiaconoliteraryagency.com stop in and visit her company, get to know her and her associate agents and find out how to submit a manuscript. You virtually cannot go wrong.

Russ and I had a whizz-bang conversation with last night's guests, Mark Stephens and Jillian Boyd. We were laughing so hard, I think I broke something. Their pilot, "Welcome to our Mansion" is a hilarious look at Florida's trailer population, with emphasis on the witty, wily family portrayed.