Book Talk, Creativity & Family Matters

Mother and daughter, Anjuelle Floyd and Samantha discuss Chris Brown and his recent public statement concerning Rihanna and Karrueche Tran.

Author, Shobhan Bantwal, who describes her writings as Bollywood in a Book, (Women's Fiction with a romantic twist) discusses her 6th and upcoming nove, "The Reluctant Matchmaker." Shobhan has also authored "Dowry Bride", "Forbidden Daughter", "The Sari Shop Widow," "The Unexpected Son," and "The Full Moon Bride".

Internet Marketer and Promoter of fiction turned published fiction writer, Tyora Moody, discusses her debut release, "When Rain Falls" (Part I).

A. J. (Anna Jean) Mayhew discusses her debut novel, "The Dry Grass of August."

Authors Lakeshia Rivers Ekiegwe and  Neva A. Lockhart continue discussing their book, The Truth About Being Single.Tune in.

Indu Sundaresan, author of the Taj Trilogy: The 20th of Wife, Feast of Roses, The Splendor of Silence, followed by In the Convent of Little Flowers, and Shadow Princess will discuss her works and life as a writer.

Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor at Stanford Law School, Richard Ralph Banks, discusses his recent book, Is Marriage for White People?

Author Sheila Deeth discusses her new release, Flower Child, the story of grieving mother and her unborn child. Shelia is also the author of Black Widow and Refracted. Flower Child is also availabe at Smashwords and in Kindle Format and in Nook Format at Barnes and Noble.

Author and minister, Patricia A. Thomas, of Words of Vision Ministry, discusses her book, "God Reveals a Mystery".

Mary Johnson discusses her newly released memoir, An Unquenchable Thirst, wherein she describes two decades of spiritual service as a nun with the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa in Calcutta, India.

Gabrielle Denize Newsam aka Ms. Parris and Nicole Brooks aka Nikki/Nicole, hosts of Seriously Sensual here at blog talk radio, will join me in continuing our discussion of relationships, the African-American family, and educating our children in the 21st century.

Author, Shobhan Bantwal, who describes her writings as Bollywood in a Book, discusses her 5th and upcoming novel, "The Full Moon Bride". Shobhan has also authored "Dowry Bride", "Forbidden Daughter", "The Sari Shop Widow," and "The Unexpected Son.

Pulitzer nominated author and military historian Flint Whitlock discusses his novel, "Internal Conflicts". Flint Whitlock has also authored, "The Fighting First", "The Beasts of Buchenwald", "The Rock of Anzio", "Turbulence Before Takeoff", "Distant Bugles", and "Distant Drums". "If Chaos Reigns", non-fiction military history of the Allied airborne and glider operations on D-Day, is yet to be released.

Dr. Carmen Stenholm discusses her book, "Crack Between the Worlds," about four generations of mothers and daughters in a 20th Century German family.

Rosalie T. Turner discusses her novels, "Sisters of Valor,""Freedom Bound," "Going to the Mountain: Lessons for Life's Journey," and "My Very Own Book of The Lord's Prayer". Her recent publication, "Beyond The Dream", inspirational and historical fiction recently debuted. Rosalie has now begun research for her next title, "March With Me", about the 1963 Childrens March in Birmingham, Alabama.

Contributing writers discuss their stories in the anthology, "Oil and Water and Other Things That Don't Mix". Funds from sales of the anthology go towards Gulf Coast Charities dealing with the BP Oil Spill. "The cameras are gone but the damage remains."

Novelist, Mingmei Yip, returns to discuss her recent novel, Song of the Silk Road, a love adventure story with a three million dollar award, set in the famous Silk Road and its Go-In-But-Never-Come-Out Taklamakan desert . Her first novel, Peach Blossom Pavilion, explored the life of the last Chinese geisha who is a qin player. Petals from the Sky, her second work, presented a Buddhist love story set in Hong Kong, Manhatten, Paris and China. Song of the Silk Road turns readers attentions to the trading routes between East and West in a romantic setting.

Teacher, DeAnne M. Sherman discusses "Finding My Way," "I'm Not Alone" and "My Story" books written with her daughter, Michelle, a psychologist in their mission to empower families affected by issues of war, trauma and/or mental illness.

Author, popular speaking and writing instructor, Joni B. Cole, discusses her book, "Toxic Feedback: Helping Writers Survive and Thrive".

Visual artist and author Amy Loftis Alley, discusses her debut novel, The Absence of Anyone Else.

Carey Wallace discusses her debut novel, a work of historical fantasy with a bit of historical fiction, "The Blind Contessa's New Machine".

DuEwa Frazier is the author of Ten Marbles and a Bag to Put Them In: Poems for Children, Stardust Tracks on a Road, Shedding Light From My Journeys, and a forthcoming collection. She is the editor of the award nominated anthology Check the Rhyme. DuEwa is the Founder/CEO of Lit Noire Publishing. She holds degrees from Hampton University and Fordham University. She is an MFA in Creative Writing candidate at The New School. Visit her websites at www.duewaworld.com, www.twitter.com/litnoirepub, www.blogtalkradio.com/duewafraziershow and www.rhymesviewsnews.blogspot.com

Poet and host of "Conscious Discussions", Lillian Brummet discusses the healing power of crafting poetry, hosting her radio show, and how literary artists of the 21st century can and are making a difference.

Joylene Nowell Butler discusses her novel, "Dead Witness" and her work.

Author of historical romances, Maggie Dove discusses her sophomore work, "Call Me Duchess". "Angel of Windward", Maggie's debut novel, won the Classic Cover Contest.

Author, Shelley Stout, discusses her recent work, novel, "Radium Halos", about the Radium Dial Painters of the 1920's.

Author, Victor McGlothin discusses his recent novel, The Secrets of Newberry. Victor's other works include: Autumn Leaves, Miss Etta's Fast House, Down On My Knees, Sinful, Sinful Too, What's a Woman Gotta' Do, and Every Sistah Wants It, Victor has also written Sleep Don't Come Easy (with J. D. Mason), Whispers Between the Sheets (in cooperation with Earl Sewell and Phillip Thomas Duck), and Borrow Trouble (with Mary Monroe) .

Poet and author, Donnelle McGee, discusses his collection of poems, "Forget Me Not".

Attorney, Brian Cohen discusses his novel, The Life O'Reilly, a love story.

Former UC Berkeley Professor or Literature and Fiction, Adrienne McDonnell, discusses her debut novel, "The Doctor and The Diva".

Publisher, editor, and author Zetta Brown, discusses the in's and out's of running LL Publications, which publishes sells mainstream fiction. Zetta has authored "Cherries Jubilee: Before Eva Met Jared," Devil Don't Want Her,"and "Messalina: Devourer of Men".

Author, Peter Canova, discusses his debut novel, "Pope Annalisa," the opening book in The First Souls Trilogy.

Author, JJ Michael discusses her latest novel, Secrets Unraveled. JJ is also the author of Path to Truth A Spiritual Guide to Higher Consciousness, Life Is Never As It Seems, and It’s No Over Yet.

Author and attorney, Christine M. Whitehead, discusses her debut novel, "Tell Me When It Hurts".

Author and educator, Linda Beed, will discuss the her short story, "Flavorful" included in the Anthology, "Home Again." Linda has also authored the novel, Business Unusual. _______________________________________________ Linda Beed is a gifted educator, speaker and author of the award-winning novel, Business Unusual the first in the Covenant Series. The second installment, Not Your Own will release in 2011. Her leadership abilities and teaching prowess has made her an asset to such entities as the Faith Based Arts Conference, Romantic Times Convention, Romance Slam Jam, The Black Writers Reunion & Conference along with numerous other literary events. She is the co-moderator of BWChristianLit online writers group, the founder of the Damascus Road Authors and is a veteran Children's minister. Linda lives in Seattle, WA with her family.

Author, Kathryn Wagner, discusses her debut and historical novel, "Dancing for Degas".

Author, Nahid Rachlin, discusses her novel, "Foreigner", her memoir, "Persian Girls, and her short story, "Strangers in the House," read by Freda Foh Shen on NPR's Selected Shorts. Nahid has also authored the novels "Jumping Over Fire", "Married to a Stranger", "The Hearts Desire" and a collection of short stories, "Veils".

Stacy Hawkins Adam discusses her recent novel, "Dreams That Won't Let Go" of the Jubilant Soul Series. Stacy is the author of The Someday List, and Worth A Thousand Words, Speak to My Heart also of the Jubilant Series, This Far By Faith: My Mother's Shadow/A Cracked Mirror/Honor Thy Heart, Nothing But the Right Thing, and Watercolored Pearls.

Serving up a creative mix, flavored with faith. Writer, graphic designer, online book promoter and all-­around literary assistant with a deep love for God Tywebbin Creations, Tyora Moody, discusses Tywebbin Creations LLC (Tywebbin.com), the design and marketing company she started and operated. Tywebbin Creations assists authors with branding and developing an online presence.

Author C. M. Jones discusses her novel, "Nothing Is Too Hard for God," a sequel to her first work, "I Still Do".

Stephanie Cowell discusses her latest historical novel, Claude and Camille: A Novel of Monet. Stephanie is also the author of Marrying Mozart.

Author, high school social studies teacher, husband, and father, Wayne Street, discusses his book, "Game, Set, Life" that addresses his fight to survive Crohn's Disease and cancer. Wayne is also the author of "The Summer of The Goose".

Author, book reviewer and radio show host, Fran Lewis discusses her recent publication, "Sharp as a Tack or Scrambled Eggs--Which Describes Your Brain?"

Author, Mingmei Yip, will discuss her recent novel, "Petals from the Sky". Mingmei has also written "Peach Blossom Pavilion".

Author Deanna Raybourn, returns to discuss her recent publication, the 4th in the Lady Julia Grey series,"Dark Road to Darjeeling".

Author, poet, and blog talk radio host of "From the Heart and Soul with Lady Serenity", Rachel Berry, will discuss her writings and her radio show. Rachel has authored,"From the Heart and Heat of Me," "Family Pictures" and the young adult novella, "A Slip in the Right Direction." Rachel's saga, "Family Pictures" earned EDC Creations' Book of the Year Award in 2009.

Suspense author Lisa Unger returns to discuss her recent novel, "Fragile." Lisa is the author of "Die for You," "Black Out," "Sliver of Truth," and "Beautiful Lies."

Author, producer, and documentary film maker, Eric Jerome Brown discusses his novella, "Ms. Sue Lucky's Fishing Secrets".

Rinda Hahn discusses her debut novel, "Unspeakable Journey".

Acclaimed author of Stand the Storm and River, Cross My Heart, an Oprah Book Club Selection, Breena Clarke, will discuss her life as a writer, her process for crafting fiction and what keeps her writing.

Dr. Barbara Sinor will discuss her book,"Tales of Addiction and Inspiration for Recovery".