Interview Audios done by Armchair Interview hosts
Andrea Sisco, author of A Deadly Habit
Peter Anthony Holder of Canadian Radio CRFB1010 in Toronto and Montreal interviewed Andrea Sisco, author of A Deadly Habit on Thursday (early a.m.) June 4, 2009. The half hour interview was broadcast to the eastern half of Canada and was Andrea’s first major interview for her debut novel, A Deadly Habit: A Penelope Santucci Mystery (released July 17, 2009).
Listen to Peter Anthony and Andrea Sisco talk about A Deadly Habit, the writing process and life in general. Peter Anthony referred to Andrea as a “Erma Bombeck” and that’s a good thing!
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(mp3 format): Andrea Sisco with Peter Anthony Holder
Shelly Rachanow’s New Book Is Geared to Women
Shelly’s second book is also written to encourage women to become involved in changing their personal, family, community and global world.
Rachanow is trained as an attorney, but at the sudden death of a young friend, she realized that being an attorney didn’t make her happy—and because no one know how many days we have, we might as well do what makes us happy. A writer from young on, she captures women’s lives and what we get done very well. Conari Press is her publisher.
Listen as Shelly inspires us to do more—but first we must take care of ourselves so we can take care of others. INSPIRING is the one word that sums up her writing.
Read our reviews:
What Would You Do If You Ran the World: Everyday Ideas from Women Who Want to Make the World a Better Place was just in February. http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/what-would-you-do-if-you-ran-the-world-everyday
If Women Ran the World Sh*t Would Get Done was released in 2007. http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/if_women_ran_th
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Audio Interview: Diane Keyes, author of SPIRIT OF THE SNOWPEOPLE
Author Diane Keyes has written a children’s story about snowpeople that bring joy to the villagers, their children and those who come to see the amazing snowpeople. However, this simple winter story has another layer: that of loss and memory of those who have died. “The spirit of the snowpeople is present in the melting snow as it runs to the lake. It lives in the water and in the mist as it rises to the clouds, to return again as showers in spring, dewdrops in summer, frost in fall, and snowflakes in winter. These are the seasons of life, and we celebrate them all. This is the magic of the snowpeople.”
The stunning illustrations by Helen Stevens are incredibily detailed and could keep a child busy finding things-and take the rest of us back to a kinder, gentler day.
Read our review. http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/the-spirit-of-the-snowpeople
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Read our review of Diane’s other book on staging: This Sold House, Staging Your Home To Sell In Today’s Market http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/this-sold-house-staging-your-home-to-sell-in-toda
Audio Interview: Kathleen Reid, author of A PAGE OUT OF LIFE.
Kathleen Reid talks about how scrapbooking became the center of her newest book, A Page Out of Life.” Her characters are women of diverse ages and family situations—and scrapbooking brings them together to support, help and care for each other.
Kathleen shows why this gathering of women to scrapbook is like the women of other times getting together to share stories of their lives.
This conversation will show you why you’ll love this book and then buy for women friends and family members.
Read our review: http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/a-page-out-of-life
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Audio Interview: Clyde Edgerton, author of THE BIBLE SALESMAN
Clyde Edgerton is a national treasure. He’s a Southern writer with a sharp eye and a quick wit. Edgerton is also a professor of creative writing at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington.
His observations about life are chronicled in his numerous novels that he peppers with quirky characters that will make you laugh a little and think a lot about the way things are.
Join Andrea Sisco as she talks with Edgerton about the writing life and about his recently published novel The Bible Salesman.The Bible Salesman has a little of everything; a naïve Bible salesman, a criminal, grand theft auto, love and the Holy Bible. Edgerton’s wisdom is simple, straight-forward and oh so valuable.
Edgerton is Sisco’s favorite writer.
Read our review: http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/the-bible-salesman
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Audio Interview: Andrew Davidson, author of THE GARGOYLE
Join Andrea Sisco and Andrew Davidson as they discuss writing and the author’s debut novel, The Gargoyle. This is an extraordinary novel about love that survives the fires of hell and transcends the boundaries of time.
Marianne Engel is a beautiful sculptress of gargoyles who appears in the burn unit one day and tells the narrator a mesmerizing tale that they were lovers in medieval times, when she was a scribe and he was a mercenary. Is she simply mad? Or is she truly the angel of mercy who will save him from his suicidal despair?
The Gargoyle is Andrea Sisco’s favorite novel of 2008.
See our review of The Gargoyle: http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/the-gargoyle
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Audio Interview: Rachelle Gardner, Literary Agent
Join Andrea Sisco and literary agent Rachelle Gardner as they discuss writing and the world of representing writers. Rachelle is an agent with WordServe Literary Agency in Colorado. The agency represents Christian writers who write for Christian publishing and mainstream publishing.
Rachelle is currently interested in Christian Historical Romance. See the agency website for submission guidelines.
Rachelle Gardner writes a fascinating blog that writers will want to read. You can join her for a look at her life as a literary agent at: http://cba-ramblings.blogspot.com
The web address for WordServe Literary agency is http://www.WordServeLiterary.com
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Audio Interview with Arvid Williams
Arvid Williams and Bonnie Shallbetter have written three books of historical fiction starting in 1862 in Minnesota.
Book 1 is Hawk’s Valley: A Good Place to Die
Book 2 is Sophie’s Hawk: Spirit of the Raptor
Book 3 is Hawk’s Quest: A Superior Pursuit.
Their books are in the Minnesota Historical Society’s reference library. Listen as Arvid Williams tells how the books came to life and how he and Bonnie work as successful co-authors.
Gary David Goldberg, author of Sit, Ubu, Sit and creator of TV’s hit show, Family Ties
Gary David Goldberg’s production company is the creator of Family Ties, Brooklyn Bridge and Spin City. Gary talks about the wonderful people he met, how he was mentored to become a comedy writer (using his natural talents) and how Michael J. Fox became Michael Keaton, on Family Ties. Gary has written this book as a love letter to his wife and daughters, his extended family and those he worked with.
This is one humble and darn nice guy…so enjoy the interview and then pick up his wonderful book about his life–and the industry he feels so privileged to be part of.
Read our review: http://reviews.armchairinterviews.com/reviews/sit-ubu-sit
Enjoy our visit with Gary:Karen Casey, author of “It’s Up to You” and 17 other inspirational books
Karen Casey know about the important of the 12-step way of life and is an active member of AA and Alanon. In It’s Up to You, Casey tells us that we cannot change others, only how we react and change ourselves. This book is a companion to her earlier book, Change Your Mind and Your Life Will Follow. Writing primarily to women and their spirituality, she has also written to teen girls. Her most recent, Be Who You Want to Be, If you want to be challenged to initiate change in your life, her many books will be important guides toward a better life.
Read our review: It’s Up to You
Author’s Web site (with all books listed): http://www.Womens-Spirituality.com
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Michael Mehas, author of Stolen Boy
Join Andrea Sisco as she speaks with author Michael Mehas about his stunning book, Stolen Boy. Based on a true story, Mehas’ passion for justice, not vengeance, is part of what makes the story so intriguing. We believe that his interview will make the listener look within themselves to determine how they feel about capital punishment and why they feel the way they do.
Michael Mehas is a writer and attorney living on California’s Central Coast. He teamed with writer/director Nick Cassavetes as the associate producer on “Alpha Dog,” a major motion picture starring Justin Timberlake, Bruce Willis, and Sharon Stone. Based on his unprecedented research, access to confidential case files, and interviews with key participants, Michael has just released the award-winning psychological thriller, Stolen Boy.
Author’s Web sites: http://www.MichaelMehas.com
http://www.StolenBoy.com
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Jeffrey Hickey, author of fiction, The Coach’s Son
Jeffrey Hickey’s father was NFL coach Red Hickey, and this work of fiction is based loosely on Jeffrey’s life. The Coach’s Son is the story of how the Mark O’Bern, 8-year-old son (and other family members) are all affected by the ups and downs of the life of Chester O’Bern, a 1960’s professional coach: the loving and hating fans, the joys and pains of winning and losing-and the moves to new town, new jobs. Mark and two older brothers spend a lot of time with their overprotective mother as Dad is always gone. As author Hickey says: Most professional athletes end their career when they are losing. Young O’Bern believes he can influence the outcome of games, and we get to enjoy his efforts and his humor used to deal with life of A Coach’s Son. Hickey also has recorded the book and parts can be listened to on his site and YouTube.
Read our review: The Coach’s Son
Author’s Web site: http://www.JeffreyHickey.com
Listen as Jeffrey talks about his book and audio, own life as a coach’s son and his writing life.
Don Bruns, author of mystery/suspense/thriller St. Barts Breakdown
Author Bruns used to be in a rock band…so they say to write about what you know. Main character in this mystery series is Mick Sever, an entertainment investigative reporter for the Chicago paper. He goes to St. Barts to interview legendary music producer, Danny Murtz, Danny is a celebrity who breaks ALL the rules while people look the other way-and others are paid to clean up his messes. And, Murtz’s name is tied to several missing young women (a hidden agenda in Sever’s reason for the interview). Sever’s life is threatened several times once he takes this assignment. Bruns can write good and evil with the best of them…and he has already been honored for Jamica Blue, Barbados Heat and South Beach Shakedown (see a warm climate theme here?). Super storytelling that makes you shout for the good guys and scream at the bad guys.
Read our review: St Barts Breakdown
Author’s Web site: http://www.DonBrunsBooks.com
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Diane Raab, author of Regina’s Closet: Finding My Grandmother’s Secret Journal
Diana Raab has captured the essence of her grandmother Regina’s life—as Regina told it in retrospect after she arrived in America. Regina and her family lived in Poland when WWI broke out. The Reinharz family was parents, two older brothers, Regina and younger sister Beronia. The grandmother’s journal was found by Diana’s mother and given to her in the 1990s.
Diana was shocked to read what her dear grandmother had gone through as a child of war. Mother died, brothers left, separated from their sick father, Beronia and Regina were left to fend for themselves as adolescents. A powerful and driven young girl, Regina knew if they were going to survive, she would have to make it happen. Although a story about war, the story has such power of survival, of second effort at every turn. In addition to the journal, Raab intersperses some geography and history to give us more perspective. WW1 started in 1914, lasted four years, and 9 million lives were lost. Most war stories are not told from a child’s point of view—but don’t let that scare you off. THIS IS A PAGE-TURNER!
Additionally, Diana Raab teaches others how to write their own memoir, and believes everyone “has a story to tell,” if just encouraged.
Check out our review: Regina’s Closet
Author’s Web site: http://www.DianaRaab.com
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Earnie Larsen, author of The Healer’s Way: Bringing Hands-on Compassion to a Love-Starved World
Listen as Earnie Larsen talks about people with addictions in our love-starved world. Earnie has written 60 books and created as many videos in the field of chemical dependency and other addictions. He is best known for his work with Stage II (tm) Recovery in his 30 years in this field. Earnie has spoken to sell-out crowds all over the world and appeared on TV shows like Oprah, CNN and Sally Jessie Raphael. He enthusiasm is immense about the need everyone has to be loved and give love. He discusses his “bent tree” idea as well as his hoop of core needs.
Author’s Web site: http://Earnie.com
Check out our review: The Healer’s Way
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Interview with Tad Waddington, author of Lasting Contribution
Tad Waddington wrote this book to provide general guidelines and ideas of what you need to do to make this world a better place for others. The framework is from Aristotle’s Four Causes that he has updated to 1) material cause of what a thing is made, 2) How something is made, 3) What a thing is called the plan, and 4) Why a thing is. Based on both Eastern and Western thinking, the big questions are: How can I contribute to the world? How do I make that contribution last? Am I making the best contribution to the purpose of this community/church/business/activity, etc.? This easy-read book is for everyone, because everyone can make some contribution to this world. Waddington’s thought-provoking ideas include: Doers think before acting; thinkers take action, and this equals remarkable results. Ideal for anyone questioning your role on this earth.
Check Lasting Contribution Web site for ideas how you can make a lasting contribution and receive a free book. http://www.LastingContribution.com
Read our review: Lasting Contribution
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Tara Taylor Quinn, author of Behind Closed Doors
Listen as Tara Taylor Quinn discusses her newest book Behind Closed Doors, the second in a trilogy about white supremacy. The first book (still available) is In Plain Sight and is told from the perspective of an attorney. Behind Closed Doors is from the victim’s perspective, and in the third one, due out in 2008, the issue is presented from a judge’s perspective. Behind Closed Doors is a powerful and compelling novel of the insidious nature of terror delivered by white supremacists who fuel their hatred with violence and more hatred. A mixed-race couple falls victims to their violence and almost loses everything, but chooses to fight back and seek justice.
Tara Taylor Quinn tells how she got the idea for this trilogy. It’s a fascinating story, and we know you’ll be mesmerized by it. She is the author of over forty novels.
Paul Elwork, author of The Tea House
Elwork, a first-time author, spins a wonderful tale of coming of age of 13-year-old twins. His story is based loosely on a true story of two women in the 19th century who could make noises with their bones (ghost-knocking)–who traveled the country as “curiosities.” Ghosts that Emily, the girl twin, may or may not see and talk to–and those annoying “skeltons” in the family’s closet make for wonderful reading. Dead father, depressed mother, self-sufficient “privileged” kids–Elwork is a good storyteller with attention to detail and characters that you actually care about, especially their secrets–that they will stay in your mind long after the last page. Listen while Paul tells about his ghost-knocking inspiration, and all about his writing life.
Author’s Web site: http://www.PaulElwork.com
Publisher’s Web site: http://www.CasperianBooks.com
Read our review: The Tea House
Mark Giminez, author of Color of Law
Mark Giminez is a solo practice lawyer who left a large firm so he could have the flexibility to write thrillers-for which his reading public can be thrilled! His first book, Color of Law, was a New York Times bestseller (in two years has sold 420,000 worldwide) all about corruption in legal practices. The second, The Abduction, will not disappoint, as it is a multi-layered thriller about every parent’s worst fear: child abduction. The book is populated with great characters like Ben Brice, a Vietnam vet and grandfather of Gracie, the abducted girl, a strong mother, and a resourceful Gracie. Compared to John Grisham or Scot Turow, listen as we ask Mark about his book and the writing (and getting an agent and getting published) life.
Two web sites Mark mentioned in the interview are:
AGENT: http://www.aar-online.org
FREELANCE EDITOR: http://www.BookDocs.com
Author’s Web site: http://www.MarkGimenez.com
Read our review: The Abduction
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