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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 WritersBrad Kuipers- Chronicles of Eldrin: Book 1 - Manipulator
Eldrin is a land of stunning natural beauty, terrifying monsters, and seven sentient species. Manipulator takes place during a tipping point in the delicate…
Speaking of WritersCatherine Baker-Staying The Distance
Staying the Distance showcases the much-needed leadership lessons that sport can teach us: how to improve, perform and achieve, in ways that are effective and…
Speaking of WritersJohnnie Williams -Broken Wheel – Beauty in the Madness
A collection of poetry Johnnie wrote when he was in the midst of a severe depression, all the while continuing to raise his son and deal with various medical…
Speaking of WritersJonathan Scott- Into The Groove
The story of recorded sound--the technological developments, the humans that made them happen and their impact on society, from the phonograph to LPs, EPs and…
Speaking of WritersAlan Paul -BROTHERS AND SISTERS
BROTHERS AND SISTERS: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the 70s (St. Martin’s Press) by Alan Paul is a deep dive into the…
Speaking of WritersT.C. BOYLE - BLUE SKIES
From the author of beloved novels like World’s End, East Is East, The Road to Wellville, and Drop City, comes a family tale utterly in sync with the absurdity…
Speaking of WritersStephanie Clifford- The Farewell Tour
Stephanie Clifford is an investigative journalist and a bestselling novelist. As a New York Times reporter for almost a decade, she covered courts, business…
Speaking of WritersSophia Ramsey- Finding Moonlight
Finding Moonlight is a poetry collection for those who are looking for an answer. It's for those who are looking for a sign. There is no such thing as a cure…
Speaking of WritersDanielle Trussoni- The Puzzle Master
ABOUT THE PUZZLE MASTER Reality and the supernatural collide when an expert puzzle maker is thrust into an ancient mystery—one with explosive consequences for…
Speaking of WritersMarilyn Lee- Soul - Inspirations Breathed Through My Heart
Soul - Inspirations Breathed Through My Heart Finding inspiration comes easily from the inspirational messages found on the pages of inspirational words and…
Speaking of WritersShantal Stone - Pieces to The Puzzle
Not many shed light on the struggle of an Autism Parent. The highs and lows that come with parenting an Autistic child are far greater than with a child who…
Speaking of WritersThe Extraordinary Comeback by Aleah Bass
Aleah Bass wrote this book for her senior writing project class in her senior year of college. It was a two semester class that included a lot of editing and…
Speaking of WritersTO THE END OF THE EARTH: The US Army and the Downfall of Japan, 1945-John C. McManus
Dutton Caliber will publish the final volume in McManus’ all-encompassing Pacific War trilogy on May 2, TO THE END OF THE EARTH: The US Army and the Downfall…
Speaking of WritersThe Auburn Conference by Tom Piazza
It is 1883, and America is at a crossroads. At a tiny college in Upstate New York, an idealistic young professor has managed to convince Mark Twain, Frederick…
Speaking of WritersJ.D. Tuesdaye-Pleasing Your Partner In Ways You Never Thought You Could
I hope you find this book helpful in ways you may or may not have been looking for. This may be a book for the girl or woman that never had that special…
Speaking of WritersSideman By Mark Rivera
While most successful sidemen are lucky to spend a decade in the music business, multi-instrumentalist Mark Rivera is working on his fifth. Best known as Billy…
Speaking of WritersThe Path to Break Free From Burnout: Recharge and Reclaim Your Life by Amy Mangueira
The Path to Break Free From Burnout: Recharge and Reclaim Your Life is divided into three parts : Part One helps readers understand which stage of burnout they…
Speaking of WritersGlenn E. Richardson, PhD.- The Art of Becoming Resilient : 16 Personal Experiences
The solution to every problem, the means to every dream, and all that anyone every needed, wanted or hoped for resides in the sea of energy, vitality…
Speaking of WritersAlan McDaniels- The Eleventh Hour - Eleven Tales Of Terror
Enter a world filled with aliens, devils, and other gruesome creatures as author Alan M. McDaniels brings nightmares to life on pages of The Eleventh Hour.You…
Speaking of WritersGerard P Varlotta -Association of Ringside Physician's Manual of Combat Sports Meidcine
Dr. Gerard Varlotta is a graduate of Colgate University (1978) and New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (1983). He is a Fellow of the American Academy of…
Speaking of WritersTom Breihan -THE NUMBER ONES: Twenty Chart Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music
When Tom Breihan launched his Stereogum column in early 2018, “The Number Ones”—a space in which he has been writing about every #1 hit in the history of the…
Speaking of WritersEdward J Larson- American Inheritance Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation, 1765-1795
From a Pulitzer Prize winner, a powerful history that reveals how the twin strands of liberty and slavery were joined in the nation’s founding. New attention…
Speaking of WritersGary Graff - Alice Cooper at 75
In this exquisitely produced book, experience the extraordinary life and career of the original “shock rocker” through 75 key releases and events. Pythons…
Speaking of WritersJason Kyle- Honor Lost
Long ago, the Untveski Empire conquered the eastern half of Alaris and have ruled their subjects with an iron fist ever since. Within this subjugated land is…
Speaking of WritersS.O. Marie -Who The Hell Did I Have Sex With?
This book is about different types of sexual encounters from personal experiences, and most of it will make someone laugh and most will want to try some moves…
Speaking of WritersGreg Hanlon- A GIANT WIN: Inside the New York Giants' Historic Upset over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
Legendary Giants coach Tom Coughlin takes readers inside his coaching masterpiece: Super Bowl XLII when Eli Manning and the underdog Giants beat the…
Speaking of WritersT.K. Moore The War Between
In the year 2032, a biochemical weapon rained over the human race. Those under the guise of being human were stripped of their skin, and their true forms were…
Speaking of WritersRJ Smith- Chuck Berry: An American Life
In CHUCK BERRY: An American Life (Hachette Books) biographer RJ Smith crafts a comprehensive portrait of one of the great American entertainers, guitarists…
Speaking of WritersTroy Senik- A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland
Featuring a wealth of in-depth research and newly uncovered details, A Man of Iron explores the remarkable life and extraordinary career of Grover…
Speaking of WritersKevin Gutzman- THE JEFFERSONIANS The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe
Before the consecutive two-term administrations of Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, there had only been one other trio of its type…
Speaking of WritersRosemary Schmidt-THE HAPPY CLAM
Rosemary Schmidt wanted to find ways for people – including herself – to be happier, and it turns out there are a thousand little things we can do to invite a…
Speaking of WritersJoel Richard Paul- INDIVISIBLE DANIEL WEBSTER AND THE BIRTH OF AMERICAN NATIONALISM
What was an American after the United States was founded in 1776? Most Americans of the day would be stumped by that question. They tended to think of…
Speaking of WritersStacy Schiff- THE REVOLUTIONARY: SAMUEL ADAMS
Stacy Schiff dazzles us again, this time with the forgotten story of an American original. In her distinctive voice, Schiff restores Samuel Adams to the…
Speaking of WritersJeff Pearlman- THE LAST FOLK HERO The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson
THE LAST FOLK HERO: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson by acclaimed sportswriter Jeff Pearlman. Hailed as a “master storyteller” (NPR.org), Pearlman is the New…
Speaking of WritersSophie Serna- Healing Verses: A Journey Towards Empowerment
Healing Verses is a compilation of poetry and therapeutic approaches aimed at helping adult survivors of child abuse begin, or continue on their journey of…
Speaking of WritersRyan Dixon- The Mortal Test
THE MORTAL TEST is about exploring the heart and soul of humanity and attempts to define what it means to be human. Building one’s character is a major theme…
Speaking of WritersSaradjen Bartley Pelissier- A Plum's Tale
A Plum’s Tale follows the life of twin sisters Maë and Nayou. The girls usually enjoy eating their fruits. However, it is another story when it is time to eat…
Speaking of WritersHarmony Brantley - The Little Viking Who Could Do More
Go along the adventure with the little Viking who could do more as he finishes his chore. A wacky adventure of a Viking whose chore is to find a forever…
Speaking of WritersTHE MIGHTY EIGHTH Masters of the Air over Europe 1942–45 by Donald Nijboer
The perfect companion to the upcoming Masters of the Air series on Apple TV+, this is a superbly illustrated examination of the aircraft, pilots, crews, and…
Speaking of WritersFreyan Legends: Heroes of Eagalia by Trevor Ward
After appearing seemingly out of nowhere, a young boy with purple skin is found by the king and queen of Eagalia and taken in by them. Years later, the capital…
Speaking of WritersRobert Child- Immortal Valor: The Black Medal of Honor Winners of World War II
Speaking of Writers Part 5 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45. The remarkable story of the seven African American soldiers ultimately awarded…
Speaking of WritersJoseph Wheelan- Bitter Peleliu THE FORGOTTEN STRUGGLE ON THE PACIFIC WAR'S WORST BATTLEFIELD
Speaking of Writers Part 4 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45. The hard-hitting history of the Pacific War's 'forgotten battle' of Peleliu - a…
Speaking of WritersJohn Willis- Nagasaki: The Forgotten Prisoners
Speaking of Writers Part 3 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45. This is one of the most remarkable untold stories of the Second World war. At…
Speaking of WritersThe Cactus Air Force Air War over Guadalcanal by Eric Hammel and Thomas McKelvey Cleaver
Speaking of Writers Part 2 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45). Using diary entries, interviews and first-hand accounts, this vivid narrative…
Speaking of WritersBarrett Tillman- When the Shooting Stopped: August 1945
Speaking of Writers Part 1 of a series on Victory in Japan Day (VJ Day 8/15/45). August 15, 1945 officially marked the end of World War II, but in fact…
Speaking of WritersLevon Helm: Rock, Roll & Ramble by John W. Barry
Levon Helm: Rock, Roll & Ramble, the new book from journalist John W. Barry, based on and inspired by exclusive interviews with Levon Helm. About John W. Barry…
Speaking of WritersHeartfelt by Antonio De'mon Robinson
Heartfelt is a collection of well written, thought-provoking works of art. It was not written in the mold, or under the guise of a traditional poetry book…
Speaking of WritersCarol Urena - A Word of Advice
This time instead of inspired by true love, here are 75 short poems inspired by the love of the holy scriptures; that like true love can create deeply moving…
Speaking of WritersLove Poems and other Stuff by E. R. Vogel
This is a collection of what has brought me to who I am today, always reminding me of where I should be going. I do hope it helps you more. I have always been…
Speaking of WritersSuspended in Vast Plain by Stan Kasprzyk
Who am I going to be? Where in the world will I settle down? The journey into the future covers two years, from 1983 to 1985, as a young man who escapes native…
Speaking of WritersRed Barber The Life and Legacy of a Broadcasting Legend Judith R. Hiltner and James R. Walker
About the Book Born and raised in rural Mississippi and the even balmier climes of central Florida, Red Barber, at the age of thirty-two, became one of New…
Speaking of WritersDavid Landry- The Dead and the Bizarre are here and all around us
It wasn't easy for me to get four books written in ten months of The Dead and the Bizarre are here and all around us, but they're all done. I didn't think that…
Speaking of WritersKishawnie Henry- Dark Paradise
This is a fictional novel based on true events. It is about three youths being raised in the housing projects of Paul M. Pearson Gardens. While facing their…
Speaking of WritersPhil Keith and Tom Clavin- To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth
On June 19, 1864, a fourteen-month chase culminated in one of the most dramatic naval battles in history. The dreaded Confederate raider Alabama faced the…
Speaking of WritersTres Augustine Parker ( The Red Noose) -The Power of Poetry's: Inspired by Love and Tragedy
Who am I? am I Egyptian? am I an Israelite? I'll never stop being proud of who I am. so I choose to live in the light. I can hear the devils rattle in the…
Speaking of WritersNeal Thompson- The First Kennedys
Seventy-five years ago, John F. Kennedy won his first election—that one to represent his home state of Massachusetts in Congress. For many of us, the Kennedy…
Speaking of WritersPatti Callahan -Surviving Savannah
As Patti Callahan began writing the novel, shortly after she started researching the long-ago shipwreck, it was finally discovered deep beneath the sea. As…
Speaking of WritersJack Gilden -The Fast Ride: Spectacular Bid and the Undoing of a Sure Thing
In an era of spectacular thoroughbreds, Spectacular Bid was perhaps the most exalted racehorse of them all. In 1979 he won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness…
Speaking of WritersMark Watson- Mirror Image
Doris Stoner in MIRROR IMAGE again confronted with her past realizes that it is time to go back home after forty some years away. She goes back to the family…
Speaking of WritersRodney Martin II - In Memory of You: An Anthology
This story is not what you expect it to be. It’s like wandering into the dark without a flashlight. But you chose this because you wanted to get away. It’s…