Writers Talk

Please listen in for important information about our August shows. The times may change to accommodate the guests. There may be some additions so please check back whenever you get a chance.  There will be less e- mails and reminders . LESS E- MAIL IS A GOOD THING!   Thank you  Marsha Cook / VS Grenier 

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Join host Marsha Cook on Tuesday August 2 at 2 PM EST 1PM CST 12 NOON MT 11AM PST and her co -host  internationally best-selling author and chocoholic William Maltese, as they welcome Bonnie Clark, co-author with William of three cook books contracted by mainstream publisher Wildside/Borgo Press .BACK OF THE BOAT GOURMET COOKING, EVEN GOURMANDS HAVE TO     DIET,THE GOURMET HUCKLEBERRY. The discussion begins with “Gourmet Food, Healthy Xocai® Chocolate, and Dieting (yes cookbook authors DO gain weight!)”, and how the authors have discovered a way to get thin, still eat gourmet food, drink fine wine, and still have their chocolate (albeit Xocai® healthy chocolate) and eat it, too. Co-host William is an international best-selling author of close to 200 books. He travels constantly, wining and dining everywhere, which is possibly why his cook books and his WILLIAM MALTESE’S WINE TASTER’S DIARY series have such wide appeal. There are few places in the world he hasn’t been, and little he hasn’t done, including develop a passion for chocolate. Join in the fun as Marsha Willaim and Bonnie discuss dieting that includes gourmet food, fine wine, and decadent indulging in healthy chocolate. SPECIAL EDITION - MOVIE REVIEW - MIDNIGHT IN PARIS - WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY WOOD Y ALLEN 4 star ****

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Come take an adventure in the World of Ink with hosts VS Grenier and Irene Roth as they share with you highlights on each Stories for Children Magazine issue. This month they will be sharing the Back-to-School Aug/Sept 2011 issue of Stories for Children Magazine, an online Ezine for children ages 3 to 12 years old. You can learn more about Stories for Children Magazine and purchase the Back-to-School 2011 issue at http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org.

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Clayton Paul Thomas has worked with kids for about 16 years from three different settings. The first was at St. Joseph Children’s Home. This was a place abused kids went after being permanently separated from their parents. Most of his parenting skills were developed here. The kids Clayton worked with ranged from ages 3 to 15. Afterwards, Clayton became an elementary public school teacher. He taught for 7 1/2 years from 1st through 4th grade. Finally, Clayton has two boys (Cameron age 7 and Luke age 3). He has been married for 9 years to his beautiful wife Lauren. Though his parenting skills were learned at St. Joseph, his wife’s has been the inspiration to writing “Tantrums, Troubles, and Treasures: A Parent Guide to Parenting in the 21st Century” and sharing insights with all of you. To her, Clayton is eternally thankful. You can find out more about Clayton Paul Thomas’ World of Ink Author/Book Tour schedule at http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/ClaytonPThomas.aspx. There will be giveaways, reviews, interviews, guest posts and more. Make sure to stop by and interact with Clayton Paul Thomas and the hosts at the different stops by leaving comments and/or questions. Clayton Paul Thomas will be checking in throughout the tour and is offering an additional giveaway for those who leave comments throughout the tour.

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Please join host Marsha Cook for A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY on July 22 at 1 PM EST 12 Noon CST  11 AM  MT 10 AM PST when she welcomes  Traci L.Slatton  who will be discussing her very successful career as a writer. At the age of 16, upon completing her junior year of high school, Traci was accepted at Yale University. She graduated at the age of 20 with a B.A. in English. She received an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Poetry, from Columbia University in 1988.As part of her spiritual quest, she attended the renowned four-year Barbara Brennan School of Healing, graduating in 1996.Her first novel IMMORTAL was very successful and her new novels, FALLEN and THE BOTTICELLI AFFAIR will be the topic of discussion. It's going to be great and lots of fun. Denise Spooner will be in the chat room to take calls. The phone number is 714-242-5259.

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Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network Show: Stories for Children withhosts VS Grenier, Kris Quinn Christopherson and Irene Roth will be chatting with debut author Linda Valderrama about her book Brush Barry Brush a children's book that helps instill in young children the simple, but important, notion to brush their teeth each time after eating. You can find out more about Linda Valderrama’s World of Ink Author/Book Tour schedule athttp://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com/LindaValderrama.aspx. There will be giveaways, reviews, interviews, guest posts and more.

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Our July show topic is Safe Dating for Teens. Tips for parents and teens when it comes to group and signle dating situations. Things to know and how to be safe in this ever changing world. Please post any questions below.

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Please join host Marsha Cook Tuesday July12 at 6 PM-EST-5 PM-CST MT-4PM-MT -3PM- PST for an entertaining and informative discussion on writing books.Marsha has a very special co- host Book Reviewer Sasse Ashe.Sass is a professional web content writer and is the person behind S.A.Writing Services.Their guest this week is Karen Fuller publisher of WORLD CASTLE PUBLISHING. WorldCastle is a new publisher of ebooks, and trade paperback novels. They opened their doors in March of this year and have well over thirty authors who have published with them. The discussion will center around e- books and how the book market is changing. As a publisher Karen recognizes how important choosing the right authors can be in this over crowded market. She is doing a fabulous job of choosing unique projects to publish.Kathi Barton will be joining the conversation. Kathi is doing very well with her books and we will be discussing how she got into the business and her new found success with World Castle Publishing. Also on the show we have Michelle and Nicole Izmaylov, a sister team - writer and illustrator. The phone lines and chat room will be open. This is a live show and will also be available on demand. The call in number is 714-242-5259.   714) 242-5259

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Please listen in for important information about our July shows. The times may change to accommodate the guests. There may be some additions so please check back whenever you get a chance.  There will be less e- mails and reminders . LESS E- MAIL IS A GOOD THING!   Thank you  Marsha Cook / VS Grenier 

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This month's show is with guest John Wilson and author of over thirty novels and non-fiction books for children, teens and adults, all of which are historically based. His passion for the past and for creating stories has taken him to Roman Germany, Renaissance London, a Civil War prison camp, New Mexico and Arizona in the 1870s. Although his mind leads him throughout history, John's prime interest is in the First and Second World Wars, which are the settings for several of his titles. Find out more about John Wilson and his books at johnwilson-author.blogspot.com  Blurb for Written in Blood: Set in the harsh desert world of Arizona Territory and Mexico during the 1870s, Written in Blood follows young Jim Doolen as he searches for traces of his father who abandoned the family ten years before. As he travels through the scorched landscape, Jim crosses paths with a variety of characters, each of whom adds one more link in a chain of discovery that leads back to a dark, violent past. Jim learns that uncovering the past can also lead to opening up the future.

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