Writers Talk

Fran Lewis and Blog Talk Radio welcomes award winning author: Marilyn Levinson. Marilyn's titles are:   In Murder a la Christie, Lexie’s conducting the first book club meeting in her friend’s elegant home, which is similar to a manor home in a Christie novel, when an old friend dies. Poisoned, it turns out. As more club members are murdered, Lexie begins to think she’s living in the Christie novel AND THEN THERE WERE NONE. There are discussions of Christie novels throughout the novel, and Lexie exposes the murderer when all involved are present in the Christie manner. In Murder the Tey Way, a man is found dead in Lexie’s backyard the morning after Lexie’s sister pays an unexpected visit. Did her sister kill him? And who are the strange sisters living next door? Another club member is murdered and one is attacked. Along with her neighbor, a former FBI agent turned soccer mom, Lexie investigates and solve the murders as the group reads and discusses Josephine Tey’s books. Her sleuth, Lexie Driscoll,  is a college professor who’s had a rocky history of romance. She leads a Golden Age of Mystery book club. The first book,  Murder a la Christie, has received some lovely recognition. It was on Book Town’s list of mysteries this summer. More recently, Kings River Life included it in it’s Best of 2014. Join me in the chat room and learn more about this outstanding author. I am your host Fran Lewis the author of In Her Own Words: Ruth's Story, The faces behind the stones series and the editor of MJ Magazine.

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The next adventure of "The Seven Sins"' Michael "The Tyrant" Tiranno, Jon Land's "Black Scorpion "is a pulse pounding action-thriller as he takes on a worldwide human trafficking cabal.Five years have passed since Michael Tiranno saved the city of Las Vegas from a terrorist attack. And now a new enemy has surfaced in Eastern Europe in the form of an all-powerful organization called Black Scorpion. Once a victim of human trafficking himself, the shadowy group's crazed leader, Vladimir Dracu, has become the mastermind behind the scourge's infestation on a global scale. And now he's set his sights on Michael Tiranno for reasons birthed in a painful secret past that have scarred both men.Already facing a myriad of problems, Michael once more must rise to the challenge of confronting an all-powerful enemy who is exploiting and ravaging innocents all across the globe and has set nothing less than all of America as its new victim. Black Scorpion has also taken the woman Michael loves hostage: Scarlett Swan, a beautiful archaeologist who was following the dangerous trail of the origins of the ancient relic that both defines and empowers Michael, a discovery that could change history and the perception of mankind's very origins.With the deck and the odds stacked against him, Michael must come to learn and embrace his true destiny in becoming the Tyrant reborn as a dark knight to triumph over ultimate evil and stop the sting of Black Scorpion from undermining all of the United States and plunging Las Vegas into chaos and anarchy.A major production for a feature film is in active development in Hollywood based on the franchised character of Michael Tiranno, the Tyrant. The film will be based on the blended adaptation of "Black Scorpion" and its predecessor, "The Seven Sins, " which both have also been licensed to DC Comics for comic books and graphic novels publications worldwide. Fran Lewis:Host

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Special Paranormal show - Please join the WORLD OF INK NETWORK on A Good Story Is A Good Story - April 14 at 9 PM EST 8PM CST 7 PM MT -6PM PST when Marsha and Kelly host a fun packed evening with Paranormal Writers and their stories. It's not just about books it's about why they write books in the Paranormal Genre and how they react to events in their lives that are Paranormal. Guests for the show are Marianne Morea, Steven Spellman and Gail Gurley. It's going to be a great show - call in with Paranormal stories if you have    (714) 242-5259 for more info http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com http://www.world of ink network.com http://www.marshacaspercook.com

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Welcome to BTR's featured World of Ink Network show The Writing Mama. The show airs live on Monday April 13, 2015 at 6pm Eastern - 5pm Centeral - 4pm Mountian - 3pm Pacific. Today on the show host Virginia S Grenier will be chatting with Pulitzer Nominee & Award-winning Author Russell W. Estlack. He has been published in regional and national publication, has received numerous awards and has been recognized by Writer’s Digest Magazine. Author of two award-winning collections of true stories of the American West, and a history of the lost Spanish expedition of 1528. His recently released book from Cedar Fort Publishers, “Shattered Lives, Shattered Dreams” a documented history of the arrest, internment, and repatriation of German Americans during World War II has been nominated for a Pulitzer. Russell W. Estlack's Books: Please General Custer, I don’t Want To Go The Legend of Oofty Goofty and Other Strange Tales Seven Cities of Gold Shattered Lives, Shattered Dreams. The Aleut Internments of World war Two Learn more about the World of Ink Network, its hosts, guest, virtual tours and services at http://worldofinknetwork.com  

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This week The Paranormal Hour welcomes Ms. Alicia Sparks back to the show for her indepth and mind blowing tarot readings.  Ms. Spark will be taking your calls and questions and giving out free readings throughout the show.  Tune in at 9 PM EST, 8 Central, and 7 PST.  The phone lines and chat room will be open!  Hope to see you there!... Call in number (714) 242-5259 For more info aout the shows - http://www.worldofinknetwork.com

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Welcome author Allan Topol to the panel to discuss the art of writing a novel. Authors Allan Topol, Steve Shukis, John Foxjohn and Charles Salzburg will share their expertise in how to write true crime and a crime novel. We will discuss how and why they decided to focus on their main storyline. We will discuss the legalities of writing a true crime story and using real names and why some authors change the names of the people involved. We will discuss the impact that these crimes had on the public and what part the media played. We will also discuss the difference between writing true crime and a crime based on real life events. Join us in the chat room. Fran Lewis

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On Halo Kids Tales with JD Holiday: : A Hurt In My Heart by Kim S. Holdiman & The Legend of Dust Bunnies, a Fairy's Tale by Michelle Eastman. A Hurt In My Heart ~ Jaydon finds Emma with a hurt in her heart. As Emma shares why her heart hurts and how forgiveness and grace are waiting for her, Jaydon is captivated with curiosity. In a simple and touching way, Emma will teach Jaydon, and all who read this story, how they can find forgiveness, grace, and salvation for themselves. Buy at: www.amazon.com/Hurt-My-Heart-Kim-Holdiman/dp/1631850687/ Kim S. Holdiman's site: www.kimsholdimanauthor.com/ & The Legend of Dust Bunnies, a Fairy's Tale~ This is not a typical fairy tale, and Artie is not a typical fairy. Artie is a misfit. His fellow Dust Fairies have a knack for dirtying people's houses. They fire soot from their slingshots and enter crumb-spitting contests. While we sleep, they spread dust everywhere. Artie doesn't make messes. He has a unique habit of collecting things. The other Dust Fairies don't appreciate Artie's collection of tidbits, so he spends his nights alone. One cold night, Artie's loneliness leads to inspiration, and he creates something legendary.  Buy at: www.amazon.com/Legend-Dust-Bunnies-Fairys-Tale/dp/0991624475/ Michelle Eastman's site: michelleeastmanbooks.wordpress.com/ JD and show site: jdholiday.blogspot.com/

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Please join Marsha Casper Cook , A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY on March 31 at 9 PM EST 8PM CST 7PM MT 6 PM PST when she welcomes Kelly Abell and Ashley Fontainne. It's going to be a great discussion and lots of fun. Chat will be open as well as the phone lines. Writing a book might have seemed hard, but it was the easy part. Building your platform and selling your book is a lot tougher and knowing where to begin even more. The mission of The World of Ink Network is to share resources that introduce writing, marketing and publishing tips, products and services to help strengthen, support and challenge those who love writing and the written word. Your target market comes naturally to us because readers are logging onto the computer daily. Because of this, The World of Ink Network has registered with sites who drive traffic to our various divisions on a monthly bases. The World of Ink Network is more than just a blog talk radio show network, it also offers writing and marketing help. You can learn more about WOI at http://worldofinknetwork.com     for more info http://www.marshacaspercook.com http://www.worldofinknetwork.com http://www.worldofinknetwork.com      

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This Friday, March 27th at 9 pm EST, Brad Armstrong of Ghost and Haunt Tours of Gatlinburg will be joining The Paranormal Hour gang to discuss Gatlinburg's favorite haunted locations.  His stories are sure to make your skin crawl!  Tune in and be ready to get spooked!  Phone lines and the chat room will be open to take your calls and questions.   You can find Ghost and Haunt Tours of Gatlinburg on https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ghost-and-Haunt-Tours-of-Gatlinburg/186255621409640  and at http://www.ghostandhaunt.com.

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Book DIscussion with Fran Lewis welcomes internationally famous author Allan Topol. Allan is the author of the Washington Lawyer and will discuss what happens when on powerful lawyer decides to look the other way and do a favor for a Senator friend who has committed a serious crime. In the high-stakes world of Washington politics, hotshot lawyer Andrew Martin is being put to the test. When long-time friend Senator William Jasper calls, it’s with explosive news—and a favor to ask. A sex tryst at Martin’s beach house in Anguilla has gone awry and former model Vanessa Boyd is dead. Just how far will Martin go to protect the chief justice nomination he’s built his entire career on?   Staggered by the sudden death of her twin sister, archeologist Allison Boyd drops everything to fly home to her grieving family. But when she realizes that the pieces to the puzzle simply won’t add up, she is determined to discover the truth behind her sister’s death. Launching an investigation that will unveil a treasonous plot backed by foreign interests and enabled by blackmail, Allison finds herself up against something bigger and more lethal than she could have ever imagined. With Martin’s star associate Paul Maltoni at her side, she uncovers a complex, interconnected web of lies that will expose some of Washington’s most influential power players. And she will not rest until she  From the best-selling author of the Craig Page series, The Washington Lawyer is a penetrating glimpse into Capitol Hill’s seedy underbelly. High-powered DC lawyer Allan Topol impresses again with this escapade into the intricate underpinnings of Washington’s elite, drawing you into a net of questionable morals, deadly intrigues, and treachery from which there is no escape. Join me when I interview Allan and we discuss this novel and how he researches and creates a five star mystery/thriller. Fran Lewis

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