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The research that went into creating a historically accurate portrayal of Chicago in the 1920s must have been extensive. Can you share some insights into your research process and how it influenced the narrative?   "Ruby Takes Chicago" explores themes of love, loss, and resilience. What message or takeaway do you hope readers will glean from the story and its characters?   Ruby is a strong female...

In Cyborg Fever, acclaimed writer Laurie Sheck brings us a probing and lyrical philosophical fiction in the spirit of Umberto Eco, Italo Calvino, and Donna Haraway’s Cyborg Manifesto that enacts an incisive and moving exploration into what it means to be human in the age of AI and increasing transhumanism

How small business owners can 4X engagement and retention through employee wellness strategies. The role of self-mastery and mindset shifts in scaling both business and personal success. My entrepreneurial journey of transforming pain into purpose — and how others can do the same.

That sounds like an incredible and immersive experience for anyone lucky enough to be in the audience. Glenda, thank you so much for sharing your insights and passion for using music as a catalyst for transformation. Before we wrap up, is there anything else you would like to share with our audience?

A Moon in All Things is a spellbinding tale of Celtic mysticism, forbidden dreams, and the resilience of the human spirit. Fans of historical fantasy and coming-of-age adventures will be swept away by Morrigan's quest for self-discovery in a world where land and sea, myth and truth, are deeply intertwined. 

A master of metaphor and a longtime teacher of creative nonfiction, Silverman uses each essay in Selected Misdemeanors to reveal a kind of emotional misdemeanor—a misstep, a moment of contradiction, a wound we give ourselves while yearning for something more. In an interview, she can talk about:

I help ambitious, heart-led women evict their inner narcissist, the relentless shame voice that keeps them shrinking, hiding, and self-sabotaging, so they can step into visibility, power, and freedom. I’d love to bring your audience a raw, actionable conversation on spotting the inner narc, breaking free from internalized control, and finally showing up without apology. Think truth bombs, nervous...

authors and small business owners, marketing on  Roku  and Amazon Fire TV provides access to massive, engaged audiences and robust targeting tools that rival traditional TV advertising but with more flexible budgets. This allows you to reach a highly relevant audience on the biggest screen in the home, increasing brand awareness

Diane, Nikki and Orla have been the best of friends since they first played sisters in a summer stock production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” In the decades since, they have experienced love, marriage, adultery, grief, betrayal, wild success, abject failure, and the keeping of one big secret that could blow their friendship apart, Now the women are in their sixties, and Orla has mysteriously disappea...

Deadpan's unfettered comical sensibility is a vivid testament to Mark Twain’s dictum “against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.” Set during the world-wide oil crises of the 1970s, the narrative alternates between locations in West Virginia, Las Vegas, Washington, Tehran, and Sinai, featuring characters as diverse as Sarah Palin, Mel Brooks, and the Shah of Iran. Walter’s phantasmagorical...

At the same time, I’ve built a reputation in front of the camera. My work and story have been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Say Yes to the Dress, 90 Day Fiancé, My Wife and I as the Stars of Prank Panel with Johnny Knoxville, and other reality type shows.. On Local level I am constantly on the news and print media talking about my talent to make weddings amazing. I am also a frequent guest...

Your book touches on themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery. How have these themes played a role in your own life and how did they influence your writing?   What was your writing process like for "A Fifth of the Story"? Did you draw from personal experiences or was it more of a fictional creation?   Your book has been praised for its emotional depth and relatable characters. Can you sha...

 The narrative in "Hello Wife" unfolds through multiple perspectives. How did you decide on this storytelling technique, and what unique insights do you feel it offers into the characters' motivations and actions?

Set in New York City, Dorothy Sherlock, a prolific ghostwriter, shares her running commentary on the absurdity of the human condition as she navigates her future. Until now, she's spent her life crafting other people’s success stories and mourning a failed romance. After a near-fatal encounter with her abusive father and his sudden death, Dorothy resolves to write her own book, blending her expert...

The characters in Contact Front face intense challenges and obstacles. What qualities do you believe are necessary for a soldier to succeed in the face of extraordinary circumstances?   Your protagonist, Tanner Malone, is a complex and dynamic character. What aspects of his personality do you find most compelling, and how do you develop such depth in your characters?   The world-building in Contac...

 I think my father had a unique ability to capture the essence of the American frontier and the spirit of adventure. His stories are timeless and appeal to readers of all ages. He had a way of creating vivid landscapes and compelling characters that resonate with people from all walks of life.

Summer Nilsson has spent the past three years speaking to thousands of adolescents across the state of Texas. She uses the Loodor Tales Series and “HOO Are You?” School Tour program as a platform for inviting conversations regarding mental well-being in today’s youth with today’s youth.  Told through the eyes of animals, the Loodor Tales Series engages tween and teen audiences in a fantasy world f...

THRASH FORCE, a debut book for kids ages 8 -12. As a kid, he played many role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and that helped him become an awesome storyteller. As an adult, he is a proud fantasy nerd and a successful education entrepreneur, creating computer science curriculums for schools in California and across the U.S

Summer Nilsson has spent the past three years speaking to thousands of adolescents across the state of Texas. She uses the Loodor Tales Series and “HOO Are You?” School Tour program as a platform for inviting conversations regarding mental well-being in today’s youth with today’s youth.  Told through the eyes of animals, the Loodor Tales Series engages tween and teen audiences in a fantasy world f...

J. Schuyler Sprowles (aka Sky)—a veteran journalist and former LA communications director who’s now making waves in the literary world. His debut novel, The Young Samaritan, takes a mysterious, often-overlooked passage from the Gospel of Mark and turns it into a gripping historical adventure that speaks to faith, self-discovery, and the search to belong—universal themes that resonate with any audi...

David Brown, a lifelong military man for the British Army, who received medals from Queen Elizabeth II for his bravery throughout a successful four-decade military career, has not had to fire a shot in many years. But all of the bloody battles fought in his lifetime live in his head, heart, and soul. He brings to life what it really felt like to fight the enemy, even when winning felt like losing....

The chronological presentation of 100 inspiring stories of these dauntless partners up to the strategists of today, recount how they were instrumental in bringing about this basic civil right. Beginning in the pre-1970s era when gay couples were nearly invisible, the story then shifts to the growing activism of the 1980s and 1990s, continues with the landmark Supreme Court ruling in 2015, which gr...

Podcasting has exploded in popularity over the past decade, with listeners tuning in from all corners of the globe. But why has North America emerged as a powerhouse in this industry?

But what happens when those leading our classrooms are in crisis themselves? Nicole Terrizzi, who began her career as a Teach for America teacher in Kansas City, will talk about the intersection of education and mental health and what we can do to help both students and teachers as we address the education crisis from the inside out. 

Author Joni Marie Iraci’s novel is sure to shock and entertain readers with a story that is based on little-known facts that take us into a cauldron of secrecy, hypocrisy, and power. “When you write about what goes on behind the walls of the Vatican, you realize that,