GAB TALKS

R. Luce is a contemporary American author and poet whose emotionally raw, socially conscious work spans fiction, poetry, and drama. By blending sharp, lyrical prose with deep psychological realism, Luce tackles the complexities of American culture, grief, systemic oppression, and LGBTQIA+ identity. R. Luce's primary book titles include: Walking on Nathan's Grave: A Tale Traversing Heaven a...

Live from BookCAMP, The Gab Talks features Stephanie Boag, author of the Sticky Pineapple book series and a fertility advocate. Her work focuses on giving a voice to the emotional and physical realities of infertility and in-vitro fertilization (IVF), drawing heavily from her own extensive personal experiences. View the full video interview at: https://www.independentpressaward.com/thegabtalks/ste...

GAB TALKS with J. Chester Johnson, author of Reading Whispers A conversation with NYC Big Book Award-winning J. Chester Johnson, he discusses his new book. In Reading Whispers, Johnson creates an innovative structure: the “triple haiku,” a form that places three haiku in conversation beneath a unifying title.

Live from BookCAMP, The Gab Talks features debut YA fantasy author Sara Fanfarillo, whose captivating work recently earned her a NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite. In this special LIVE episode of GAB TALKS, author Sara Fanfarillo discusses her debut young adult fantasy novel, "Everlasting," which recently earned a NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite. This recording is the l...

On this episode of The Gab Talks, we’re so pleased to welcome Gisela Rose, author of "Elixir, A Journey into Ancestral Alchemology," winner of the 2025 New York City Big Book Award and the 2026 Independent Press Award in the cross-genre category. Gisela Rose is an award-winning author, artist, dancer, embodiment practitioner, and ancestral alchemist. She’s the creator of ancestral alchem...

Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Jeremy Clift Jeremy Clift is the author of Born in Space and Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse in his Sci-Fi Galaxy series, exploring how space colonization might transform humanity. With a background as a former Reuters correspondent and non-fiction publisher, Clift’s fiction is grounded in science and driven by story. He has interviewed Nobel economists, worke...

Dow Creative Enterprises (DCE) creates accessible medical education books for children, simplifying complex medical information and terms. Join Gabby Olczak, President of the Independent Press Award, as she hosts Michael Dow, RN, MS, MHA, MSM, author of the Nurse Florence® Educational Series and the Nurse Dorothea Mental Health series, to explore his work creating accessible medical books for chil...

NYC Big Book Award WINNER in the Cultural Heritage category The Soul of War is a profoundly moving account of the human face of conflict, told through the eyes of Ivona Olofsson – therapist, peace worker, and fellow human being. With roots in post-war Poland and a life shaped by the legacy of war, she travels to Ukraine in the midst of an unfolding conflict. On train platforms, in refugee camps, h...

Does México make wine? Yes. Any good? Very good. While México is famous for producing Tequila, this book opens our eyes to high-quality Méxican wines. And the phenomenal cuisine and extraordinary tourism. Exploring México's Quality Wines and Phenomenal Cuisine Exploring Wine Regions – México is the fourth book in the award-winning series, now exploring the México Wine Regions. See https://www....

Dr. Sherrie Poitier-Liscombe is the creative force behind The Adventures of Sherrie and Chubbie, bringing a wealth of experience in writing and social-emotional learning to the forefront. With a deep passion for literacy and emotional development, Dr. Poitier-Liscombe has dedicated herself to helping children, teens, and families find healing and growth through the written word. Her approach focus...

On this episode of the Gab Talks we have the pleasure of chatting with Australian author Anita Selzer. This is Anita’s second visit with the Gab Talks and we are thrilled to have her back. Anita’s book, The Female Gaze in Art & Photography Volume One is the winner of the 2025 New York City Big Book Award.  Volume One was the winner of the Independent Press Award in the Fine Arts Category.    A...

New Wine, A journey into refueling your life in the spirit Book review: https://www.printedwordreviews.com/bookreviews/9798890430519 Welcome to an enlightening conversation with Dr. Susan Agbenoto, a dynamic and multifaceted leader in faith-based circles. Based in Central Florida, Dr. Agbenoto is not only a respected author and speaker but also an experienced investment professional and a dedicate...

Feldman speaks about his short stories collection that takes place during the Sexual Revolution, (60’s & 70’s), when attitudes towards sex and morality are liberalized. Sex by either gender without guilt or shame, with whom or whoever.

2022 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite New Fiction (First-time Published): Eva is a young woman living her dream life as a photographer at a wildly popular magazine in the Big Apple, after moving from her small hometown in Virginia. She soon finds herself overtaken by confusion and entangled in a web of deceit, as a long-time guy-friend turned man of her dreams promises her the world and t...

This book was written by Dr. Lynsey Victoria Rinelli, an Emergency Veterinarian. A Wagner College graduate with a BS focused in Biology and Psychology. She pursued her dream to become a Veterinarian. After her time at Ross University and clinical year at LSU, she traveled to Alaska. There she participated in the aid of canine racers in the Willow 300. She is focused on emergency surgery, physical...

"Unpacking the Attic" by Ann M. Mracek Does your inner child still carry hurt and longing for acceptance? Does the experience of childhood impact who we are today? It truly does! Listen and see more author interviews at https://thegabtalks.com/ Is it possible to rewrite the scripts of fear and insecurities holding us back? This insightful and playful look at the author’s childhood will e...

The Dream Collector is an exploration of the psychological consequences of betrayal, abandonment--and the redemptive power of art. Listen and see more author interviews at https://thegabtalks.com/ Sabrine, hospitalized for five years at the infamous Salpêtrière Asylum for Women, gains her release due to intervention of her sister Julie Forette and a young Sigmund Freud. The reunited sisters are in...

Anita Selzer speaks the female gaze and its impact on the female representation in photography and art. Historically, male artists have re-presented women through their eyes. The Female Gaze in Art and Photography redresses this imbalance, looks at art through women’s eyes. It shines a light on the work of twenty contemporary women artists and photographers from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, th...

Lee Woodman successfully helped bring the world of art and literary arts to America over the past five decades. Her award-winning television and radio production work with the Smithsonian Institution and The Library of Congress – and her collaboration with Hollywood studios DreamWorks, Showtime, and Columbia Pictures -- has reached millions of people. Back with Gabby Olczak of The Gab Talks, Lee W...

Dow Creative Enterprises (DCE) creates accessible medical education books for children, simplifying complex medical information and terms. Join Gabby Olczak, President of the Independent Press Award, as she hosts Michael Dow, RN, MS, MHA, MSM, author of the Nurse Florence® Educational Series and the Nurse Dorothea Mental Health series, to explore his work creating accessible medical books for chil...

"Sharing one’s entire life story is no easy task; not for me, not for anyone. I grew up in the ’70s, before the age of information, cell phones, social media, and the internet when the deeply personal subject of abuse was rarely mentioned. So, for decades, I felt like this was my secret. My pain. My shame. As I grew older and the free sharing of information became the norm, I realized that I was n...

How could a book challenge nearly everything you have been led or conditioned to believe about life and reality and still confirm what a part of you has always known? You are part of an Experiment of Consciousness and this truth has profound implications for how you can understand your life and live it. Infrequent Frequencies, Rare Resonance presents bold, new and mind-bending perspectives that ch...

"What’s your legacy?" Prepare loved ones emotionally. We all know the importance of life insurance to make certain our loved ones are financially secure after we pass on, but what can we do to ensure they are emotionally secure without us? Are You Ready? How to Build a Legacy to Die For is designed to help us do just that. It is a book in three parts. Part One encourages us to focus our lives on b...

Award-winning Author Robin Reams sits down to speak with the GabTalks Podcast Host and President of the Independent Press Award Gabby Olczak to discuss her writings including one of her favorite historical figures Blackbeard whose legend has inspired many depictions of pirates throughout history. Robin Reams' award-winning books include: "Unlocking Blackbeard's Skeletons" was a 2024 Independent Pr...

Negotiations may be complex; negotiating is not! Creating options and choosing which to pursue (and how to pursue them) is what distinguishes the skilled and effective negotiator from the less successful one. This book provides both the tools and the analytical framework to identify and pursue one’s options, achieve better results, and improve your negotiation skills.