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Send us Fan Mail Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, and  Denver, Debra Lynn Shelton is a young adult, women’s fiction, and mystery writer, and former rock princess. You can listen to her music at https://www.reverbnation.com/debralynnlazar. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Nicco comes from a Show Business family and was on his way to a movie-related career when working with the famous film director, Roger Corman. But his path took a sharp turn and led him to become an award nominated novelist. He also bakes, makes furniture, and is married to the brilliant and talented author, Zoe Archer.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Cindy McKeown graduated Cornell and seemed headed for law school, thanks to a scholarship at a top school,  but she took a significant turn and became a political activist and, ultimately, a filmmaker. Her latest film, Unacceptable Risk, tells the story of a prominent cancer researcher who began rethinking her assumptions about the causes of cancer and the true burden of environme...

Send us Fan Mail Carly is a Canadian who has an actual Masters Degree in Publishing Studies. She represents a wide variety of authors and is a Senior VP of the P.S. Literary Agency Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Since studying vocal performance at NYU and Mannes College of Music, Greg has toured in several productions with Philip Glass, and performed in pieces created by avant-garde luminaries Meredith Monk and Anthony Braxton. His show, "BABALU-CY! The Art of Desi Arnaz" debuted at Metropolitan Room in 2007, won a Backstage Bistro Award in 2008 and went on to an Off-Broadway ru...

Send us Fan Mail Zoë earned her MFA in Fiction from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, but she’s lived almost her entire life in California.  She's married to fellow romance author Nico Rosso.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Kim Masters covered the legal profession and politics before becoming an expert on the entertainment industry. She is an editor at large with the Hollywood Reporter and hosts a show on public radio's KCRW called The Business. She was instrumental in covering Harvey Weinstein and the #metoo movement. Ms. Masters has served as a correspondent for NPR, contributing editor at Van...

Send us Fan Mail J.D. Kelly and I grew up a few blocks from each other. We were both loved, and were in,  musical theatre. J.D. talks about being in "hair bands", living happily, being the lead singer for Eaglemania (the world's premier Eagles tribute band) and so much more.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Gem Blackthorn is a Tampa-based writer, editor, podcast co-host, and Tarot reader. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Zoe was a New York City kid with enormous talent. She attended the Fame School (Laguardia High) and Hunter College and works as both a teacher and artist. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Andrea lives and works in Switzerland but records and performs internationally. Her inspiration comes from sources as interesting and diverse as folk music of Switzerland and Ireland to Mozart to English pop music.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail After studying acting in Minnesota, and starring in a production of Romeo & Juliet where the star-crossed couple lives happily ever after, Leah came to the Big Apple and has been on Broadway, TV and more.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Andy came to New York City soon after September 11. Since then he's been in movies like Bridge of Spies and TV shows like Orange is the New Black. He also teaches in some of the most prestigious schools. He does all of it with joy and generosity. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jason has been acting since he was very young. An out and married gay man, he is now creating his own projects and discusses what it's like to navigate all these waters before and during the pandemic. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A California native, Jenna came to New York to study acting at the world class program offered at NYU. She spent time in London thanks to be selected for the exclusive program at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Now she's acting, writing, and producing. We talk about what all of that is like while negotiating a day job and being a young woman living in New York City. Suppo...

Send us Fan Mail How does a woman go from graduating Oxford with a history degree to becoming the author of numerous novels of magical realism? Who knows, but you'll still enjoy this fun conversation with my dear friend and brilliant human, Menna. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dierdre started life in the American South, grew up in Australia, then left a career in economics and traveled to the Hague to study Baroque music and then found herself living in Paris and traveling the world playing in top-notch musical groups. We talk about her life and managing the pandemic as a musical artist. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Lisa started as a baton twirler, went to conservatory to become a theater professional, directed crazy actors and now is the sole proprietor or a wedding planning company. She talks about all of it with love and humor.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Attorney Erica Olson started out with a Biology Degree from Notre Dame. After seeing that wasn't enough to get her a science related job, she went to Law School at Columbia University. She ultimately merged her interests by becoming a scientific intellectual property attorney. Her grandmother was a doctor, her mother a lawyer who finished top of her class. She knew she could...

Send us Fan Mail Jamie was born and raised in the American South. After getting her degree from the University of Pennsylvania, she lived in New York City and then moved to France where she lives today. She's studied psychology, art, and now runs a hotel, makes jam, and writes cook books. Hers is a fascinating journey. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Juliet Mushens, a graduate of Cambridge University, worked in a publishing house before making her way into a thriving agenting career. Additionally, she's funny, married to a writer, and mum to two brilliant and emotional cats. We chat about publishing, American television, and so much more. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Naz was born and raised in London. Through a series of events she ended up in rural England. Her experiences as a woman of color, a police officer's wife, and a publishing professional make her another interesting and entertaining guest. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Libby Cudmore is the author of the musical/detective novel, The Big Rewind, described as Raymond Chandler meets Nick Hornby. She's also an experienced reporter, editor, and podcaster. She's also a pinup model! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Ellen Murphy is a Boston Area native and life-long artist. She's traveled the world and run into difficulties being a woman in a male-dominated profession. She's also on a spiritual and personal growth journey.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Joe Basile dropped out of high school and became a rap artist.. After he gave his life to Christ, he shifted to rapping about Jesus, and eventually became a pastor. Pastor Joe is best known for his work on the History Channel's documentary, The Jesus Strand: A Search For DNA. The first book in his new science fiction series, The Infinity Chronicles, is available. He believes...