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Speaking of Writers
Welcome to Speaking of Writers. Veteran broadcaster Steve Richards interviews local, regional and best selling authors. For more info email steve @ sval622@sbcglobal.net. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/speakingofwriters/subscribe Cover art photo provided by Janko Ferlič on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@thepootphotographer
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Speaking of WritersPaul Thomas Chamberlin-Scorched Earth A Global History of World War II
In popular memory, the Second World War was an unalloyed victory for freedom over totalitarianism, marking the demise of the age of empires and the triumph of…
Speaking of WritersDr. Eric N Haley- It Starts at the Dinner Table: What I Wish I Knew Before I Left Home
"It Starts at the Dinner Table," is a self help book to help 11-25 year old's to set goals and plan out their life, so that they can be successful. To often…
Speaking of WritersKaira Rouda- Jill is Not Happy
Bonfire of the Vanities meets War of the Roses in this latest thriller from the USA Today bestselling author of Best Day Ever and The Next Wife, in which an…
Speaking of WritersSteve Albert -A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Broadcast Booth
In A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Broadcast Booth, Hall of Fame sportscaster Steve Albert chronicles the ups, downs, and unforeseen mishaps that…
Speaking of WritersPaul Rappaport -Gliders Over Hollywood-Airships, Airplay, And The Art Of Rock Promotion
Paul Rappaport a legend of music promotion gives a dynamic insider’s account of the golden age of rock, sharing never-before-told tales of his adventures with…
Speaking of WritersLajuana Craft Ryckeley-Words from God: Rising out of the Ashes
This book is a compilation of my life arising from my deepest memories and heart-felt moments through the experiences I have lived. This book is in poetry--all…
Speaking of WritersHazel McBride- A Fate Forged in Fire
To become the first queen in centuries, a powerfully blessed blacksmith must use her wits and fire magic to overthrow the corrupt powers ruling her…
Speaking of WritersJamie Ogle- As Sure As the Sea
Once she denied everything she believed in.Now she’d give anything to choose differently. But in the shadow of the Roman Empire’s persecution and the shame of…
Speaking of WritersMichael Vorenberg- Lincoln's Peace
In the standard narrative, the Civil War ended atAppomattox Court House, with Robert E. Lee surrendering to Ulysses S. Grant. That surrender is an icon of…
Speaking of WritersMark Stevens- No Lie Lasts Forever
Zodiac with a terrifying twist, in a taut thriller from author Mark Stevens about a reformed serial killer and the disgraced journalist he coaxes into finding…
Speaking of WritersM.P. Woodward-TOM CLANCY LINE OF DEMARCATION
TOM CLANCY LINE OF DEMARCATION starts with the destruction of a US Coast Guard cutter and the loss of her entire crew. But the USCG Claiborne was on an…
Speaking of WritersBrian Feinblum- Book Marketing Buzz Blog
Brian has worked in book publishing, public relations, and marketing for three decades, having helped thousands of authors, from first-time, self-published…
Speaking of WritersArt Shamsky-Mets Stories I Only Tell My Friends
Art Shamsky, 1969 New York Met and noted author, shares with readers stories and anecdotes from his 50-year association with the New York Mets. Through stories…
Speaking of WritersPrit Buttar-BAGRATION 1944 THE GREAT SOVIET OFFENSIVE
Throughout the war on the Eastern Front, there were two consistent trends. The Red Army battled to learn how to fight and win, while involved in a struggle for…
Speaking of WritersRobert Bailey - THE BOOMERANG
Wall Street Journal bestselling author and attorney Robert Bailey consistently delivers propulsive legal thrillers that have earned him a passionate and…
Speaking of WritersAdam Plantinga- Hard Town
About the Book When a plea for help sends retired Detroit cop Kurt Argento to the small desert town of Fenton, Arizona things immediately don’t appear to be as…
Speaking of WritersRichard Bernstein- Only in America -Al Jolson and The Jazz Singer
About Only in America A probing biography of world-renowned Jewish singer and actor Al Jolson and the history of his performance in and the making of The Jazz…
Speaking of WritersRichard Munson- INGENIOUS: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist
In INGENIOUS, Richard Munson provides an incisive and rich account of Benjamin Franklin’s life and career, recovering this vital part of Franklin’s story…
Speaking of WritersAlex Kenna- Burn This Night
Alex Kenna is a mystery writer, prosecutor, and amateur painter. Her first novel, WHAT MEETS THE EYE, was a 2023 Shamus Award Finalist for best first P.I…
Speaking of WritersWill Bardenwerper - Homestand : Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America
In small towns throughout America, neighbors have gathered on summer evenings at Minor League stadiums, clambering into seats with popcorn and cheap beer in…
Speaking of WritersDavid Leick-USS PRINCETON The Life and Loss of "Sweet P" World War 2 Series Part 2
An in-depth history of the US Navy’s light aircraft carrier the USS Princeton and its operational exploits in the Pacific Theater of World War II. About the…
Speaking of WritersThomas Cleaver- Turning The Tide- World War 2 Series Part 1
Packed with personal accounts of the action, this is a vivid narrative history of the often-overlooked USAAF campaign in North Africa and Sicily in World War…
Speaking of WritersCynthia Pelayo- Vanishing Daughters
A haunted woman stalked by a serial killer confronts the horrors of fairy tales and the nightmares of real life in a breathtaking novel of psychological…
Speaking of WritersJulie Gilbert- Giant Love
The stupendous publication of Edna Ferber’s Giant in 1952 set off a storm of protest over the novel’s portrayal of Texas manners, money and mores with oil-rich…
Speaking of WritersJohn R. Maass -From Trenton to Yorktown Turning Points of the Revolutionary War
Published to coincide with the 250th anniversary, this sweeping narrative is an astute exploration of thefive critical military events that changed the outcome…
Speaking of WritersEloisa James- Hardly a Gentleman
Eloisa has published over 30 historical romances, many of which have hit the bestseller lists. She also wrote a bestselling memoir, Paris in Love, as well as a…
Speaking of WritersJohn W Miller-The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball
The Last Manger: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented,and Reinvented Baseball by journalist John Millerpublished by Avid Reader Press, a division of Simon &…
Speaking of WritersBecca Kinzer- First Love, Second Draft
She’s a romance writer burned out on love. He’s her famous baseball star ex-husband. The last man she wants to be forced to work with is the one who broke her…
Speaking of WritersMichael Kelly- Journey of Shadows
About The Book This book recounts the harrowing tale of Michael Kelly's journey to Africa, a desperate mission born from despair. Facing overwhelming…
Speaking of WritersClea Simon- The Butterfly Trap
What happens when twin forces, obsession and capitulation, come together? And whose story do you believe in any lovestory gone wrong? They were an unlikely…
Speaking of WritersJames Bradley-Martin Van Buren America's First Politician
Some say that Martin Van Buren was one of themost remarkable politicians—not only of his time, but in American presidential history. Co-editor of the Martin…
Speaking of WritersMonique Angel- Asperia, First Light
About The Book Following an apocalyptic disaster that has divided communities into distinct territories, Sovereignties and Bound Cities: Humankind has evolved…
Speaking of WritersBarbara de la Cuesta - The Spanish Teacher
About the author Barbara de la Cuesta has taught English literature and Spanish on the secondary and college levels. She is currently teaching English as a…
Speaking of WritersMichael Cannell-BLOOD AND THE BADGE The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Nation
Through the 1970s and 1980s Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa served in the NYPD, rising through the ranks, each becoming decorated detectives. They are…
Speaking of WritersSamuel Ashworth- The Death and Life of August Sweeney
Legendary chef August Sweeney has servedhis final meal, collapsing in the middle of service in the very restaurant he built to secure his legacy. When Dr. Maya…
Speaking of WritersSteve Berry- The Medici Return
The Medici Return takes Cotton to Italy to solve a five hundred year-old mystery. Cotton Malone is on the hunt for a forgotten 16th century Pledge of Christ—a…
Speaking of WritersJoshua David- The Power of Us
About The Book We are living in times of many societal problems that are said to be impossible to solve. The Power of Us changes this paradigm with the power…
Speaking of WritersSofia Canaday- How Tall Will I Be
Author Sofia Canaday is a vibrant and imaginativeseven-year-old with a deep passion for reading and writing. Her love for stories inspired her to create her…
Speaking of WritersTerry Roberts- The Devil Hath A Pleasing Shape
Walk the dark halls and threatening streets of 1920s Asheville in this thrilling third installment of The Stephen Robbins Chronicles, as fan-favorite Robbins…
Speaking of WritersVictoria Guzman-Read Me
Victoria Guzman, best known by those closes to her as Tori, is a poet and an artist. She was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. Just like everyone else, she…
Speaking of WritersScott Turow-Presumed Guilty
In a sequel to Presumed Innocent, the book that redefined the legal thriller and served as the basis for Apple TV+’s most-watched drama series ever, judge and…
Speaking of WritersBennett Parten- Somewhere Toward Freedom : Sherman's March and the Story of America's Largest Emancipation
A groundbreaking account of Sherman’s March to the Sea—the critical Civil War campaign that destroyed the Confederacy—told for the first time from the…
Speaking of WritersMarsha E. Barrett-Nelson Rockefeller's Dilemma
Nelson Rockefeller's Dilemma reveals the fascinating and influential political career of the four-time New York State governor and US vice president. Marsha E…
Speaking of WritersChristopher McKittrick -Gimme All Your Lovin': The Blues, Boogie & Beard of ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons
Before launching the iconic Texas blues-rock trio ZZ Top, a young Billy F. Gibbons was hustling through the Lone Star State with a band named the Moving…
Speaking of WritersLarry McClure- Godward The Wilderness Steps, Godward: The Prodigal Steps
From a very young age Larry McClure's life was rife with tragedy following the deaths of his cousins, neighbors, his twin brother as well as his father all…
Speaking of WritersSeth Leitman- The Green Living Guy
Seth Leitman, known as "The Green Living Guy," is a prolific author, blogger, and sustainable living expert. With 10 books to his name, including the Green…
Speaking of WritersRobert J. Rubinetti-Shadows of the Future Episode III - Dawn of the Changelings
Amanda Stevenson is still in the dark as to which of her twins is an alien prince prophesied to save the Almec and human races from genocidal eradication by…
Speaking of WritersMark Galeotti-Forged in War: A Military History of Russia from its Beginnings to Today
Forged in War: A Military History of Russia from its Beginnings to Today by Mark Galeotti answers the questions of how and why Putin retains his stranglehold…
Speaking of WritersCraig Johnson- Tooth and Claw
Craig Johnson’s New York Times bestselling Longmire Mysteries have captivated fans for years with their vivid portrayal of the American West—a place where the…
Speaking of WritersRandall Woods- John Quincy Adams- A Man for The Whole People
In this masterful, deeply researched biography, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS: A Man for the Whole People (Dutton), historian and award-winning author Randall Woods peels…
Speaking of WritersNigel Hamilton- LINCOLN VS. DAVIS: The War of the Presidents
Of all the books written on Abraham Lincoln, there has been one surprising gap: the drama of how the “railsplitter” from Illinois grew into his critical role…
Speaking of WritersSusan Mulcahy and Frank DiGiacomo- Paper of Wreckage
A jaw-dropping and unputdownable oral history of the New York Post and the legendary tabloid’s cultural impact from the 1970s to today as recounted by the men…
Speaking of WritersKatie Holt- Not in My Book
Popular romance Bookstagrammer @ReadinRomance makes her authorial debut with NOT IN MY BOOK (Alcove Press). This hotly anticipated romance is The Hating Game…
Speaking of WritersJane Calvert- Penman of The Founding. A Biography of John Dickinson
In PENMAN OF THE FOUNDING: A Biography of John Dickinson, historian Jane E. Calvert sheds light on the Founding Father that history forgot. In addition to his…
Speaking of WritersMax Boot- REAGAN -His Life and Legend
From best-selling biographer Max Boot comes this revelatory portrait, a decade in the making, of the actor-turned-politician whose telegenic leadership ushered…
Speaking of WritersJoshua Hood- Burn Out
Joshua Hood joined the army after graduating with an English degree from the University of Memphis and served as a squad leader with the 1-508th Parachute…
Speaking of WritersHeath Hardage Lee- The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon
In America’s collective consciousness, Pat Nixon has long been perceived as enigmatic. She was voted “Most Admired Woman in the World” in 1972 and made Gallup…
Speaking of WritersWill Dean- The Chamber
From Will Dean, acclaimed author of the “breathless” (New York Times) The Last One, which also went viral as Marc Sebastian’s book club pick aboard the 9-month…
Speaking of WritersWilliam Cooper- How America Works…and Why It Doesn’t: A Brief Guide to the US Political System
How America Works…and Why It Doesn’t: A Brief Guide to the US Political System by William Cooper. Cooper validates something we’ve all been feeling lately…
Speaking of WritersBrian Fairbanks- Willie, Waylon, and the Boys How Nashville Outsiders Changed Country Music Forever
The tragic and inspiring story of the leaders of Outlaw country and their influence on today’s Alt-County and Americana superstars, tracing a path from Waylon…