Writer's Voices

On this Writers’ Voices, Cheryl Fusco Johnson talks with author Wendy Delsol. After studying at UCLA Writers’ Extension Program and at the Iowa Summer Writing Festival, she sold a young adult novel, “Stork”, to Candlewick Press. That book was released last October. “Stork” tells of Kat Leblanc, a fashion minded 16-year-old who moves from L.A. to a small town in Minnesota. Getting used to her new surroundings becomes even more interesting when she becomes a member of an ancient order of bird women who have the extraordinary task of soul delivery.

Wendy’s adult novel, “The McCloud Home for Wayward Girls” is slated for publication August 2011. The sequel to “Stork”, “Frost”, will be published in 2012.

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This Writers’ Voices features Cheryl Fusco Johnson speaking with children’s book author Jacqueline Briggs Martin. Jacqueline’s most recent book is “The Chiru of High Tibet”. The book tells the true story of how a scientist and four mountain men set out to save the antelope-like creature called the chiru. Chirus are sought for their incredibly soft wool, however they can not survive being sheared. Taking their wool means taking their life. This has caused the chirus to be on the brink of extinction.

Jacqueline Briggs Martin is the author of many children’s books, including the Caldecott Award-winning “Snowflake Bentley”, “Good Times on Grandfather Mountain”, “Banjo Granny” and more. She currently lives in Mount Vernon, Iowa.

Join in for a delightful conversation about movies, books and much more on this Writers’ Voices. Bruce Miller, host of KRUU-FM’s “The Filmospohers”, joins Monica Hadley and Caroline Kilbourn to discuss the movies and current films from a spiritual perspective and more. The Filmosophers, co-hosted with Chris Busch, features Bruce and Chris giving their filmosophy on the movies and having filmosophical discussions. It airs every Friday at 12:30 PM on KRUU.

Writers’ Voices featues two guests this week.

First, Sherry Ellis returns to the show to discuss her newest book, “Now Write! Screenwriting: Screenwriting Exercises from Today’s Best Writers and Teachers”. Like previous installments in this series, this book offers the aspiring screenwriter many exercises and much advice from working movie and television writers and other experts in the business. The book features tips from screenwriters of such films as Groundhog Day, Raging Bull, Terminator 2, “Lost”, and many more.

The second half hour is Carolyn Moncel, author of “Encounters in Paris”. Her book, Carolyn’s first, is a collection of short stories based around a female middle-aged PR executive living and working in Paris, who through the betrayal, loss and regrets of life discovers it is how she chooses to deal with life’s struggles that shapes her soul.

Writers’ Voices welcomes Shann Vander Leek, author of “Life On Your Terms”. The book compiles over 40 interviews Shann conducted with successful entrepreneurs from around the world, who have discovered how to live their lives their way. The book shares their encouragement, advice and secrets for finding your own entrepreneurial freedom.

Shann Vander Leek is an author, yoga instructor, motivational speaker and life coach. She has worked in broadcast television advertising sales, marketing and client development. She is the co-author of the bestselling “Wake Up Women: BE Happy, Health & Wealthy” and the creator of “Getting Your Groove Back – A Luscious Living Guide”.

Epiphanies. They are the sudden realizations that can change lives.

On this Writers’ Voices, we will be speaking with Elise Ballard about her book, “Epiphany: True Stories of Sudden Insight to Inspire, Encourage, and Transform”. Elise had an epiphany and set out to find out if others have also experienced such a moment. They have. Her book collects over fifty stories from people from all walks of life. From Deepak Chopra, Ali MacGraw, Dr. Oz, and Barry Manilow to teachers, homemakers, missionaries, and more, they all share about how one sudden moment of insight has the power to change lives.

Elise Ballard has worked as an actress, independent filmmaker, and film producer. She lives in Los Angeles and is currently working on the film and website for the Epiphany project.

Expanding love and improving relationships is at the heart of this week’s Writers’ Voices.

Cheryl Fusco Johnson talks with husband and wife writing team, Robert and Connie Boyer, about their book, “Heart & Mind: A Perfect Union”. Their book focuses on the uniting of the heart’s pull of love and the mind’s push of duty. According to the Boyers, this partnership is the only way to fully experience life’s perfect love and bliss. Using classic movies, from It’s A Wonderful Life to Casablanca to Groundhog Day, for examples, they explore techniques people can use to untangle conflicts and enjoy the perfect union of heart and mind.

Robert Boyer is a retired clinical psychologist, teacher, and has written three previous books. Connie is a banker, mother, grandmother, and a former city councilwoman. They own and operate a Fairfield, IA bed and breakfast, Seven Roses Inn.

Writers’ Voices explores spirituality and other cultures this week.

Author and poet Susan Klauber discusses her newest book “Sound of the Sacred Beads: A Poet’s Journey into India”. The book follows Susan’s journeys through India and its holiest places. She explores the culture, people, ancient wisdom, and mystery that she found there. Since 1983, Susan has been based in Fairfield where she writes and pursues her interest in creating a better world through spiritual development.

Join hosts Monica Hadley and Caroline Kilbourn for this enlightening conversation.

On this Writers’ Voices , Cheryl Fusco Johnson talks with children’s book author, Rebecca Janni . Rebecca recently sold four books, despite having four young children at home. Dutton Children’s Books released her first picture book, “ Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse” , in 2010 and has purchased two sequels, including “Every Cowgirl Needs Dancing Boots” , slated for publication in June 2011.  Another slated for publication is Rebecca’s book “Jammy Dance “, which was purchased by Farrar Straus & Giroux.  Rebecca currently lives in Des Moines.

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The Mississippi River is one of this country’s largest iconic features. It has played a monumental role in our nation’s history, business, and culture. Listen into this week’s Writers’ Voices as Cheryl Fusco-Johnson interviews with travel writer, Dean Klinkenberg. Dean has travelled 75,000 miles since 1997 along the Mississippi, researching the culture and history, talking to locals, to learn more about river towns and the people who live there.