CONVERSATIONS With Kim Carson

From bestselling author and entrepreneur Meena Harris, The Truth About Mrs. Claus offers a fresh take on holiday stories with an empowering story about being true to yourself, honoring family traditions, and believing in Christmas magic. In this holiday picture book, Amalia the Elf loves everything about making teddy bears . . .Watching Grandma and Mama sew! Feeling the soft, velvety fur!Imagining the bears in their new homes!. . except the bear-making part. Worried about disappointing her family, Amalia goes straight to Santa for advice. But it's Mrs. Claus who knows how to solve Amalia's problem—and who needs help with a secret of her own. It's about finding truth in purpose while acknowledging important traditions; it's about intergenerational relationships, and finding your own way, even when it means reshaping other's expectations. Changing course, developing new interests, and challenging norms can feel scary—I hope every child that picks up this book has someone in their corner as they forge new paths ahead.”

Like many kids on the autism spectrum, Charlie finds solace and empowerment in pools, ponds, sprinklers, visiting the aquarium, and swimming in the ocean. Through his adventures and discoveries, he shows the world that even though he has autism, autism doesn't have him. It is a beautiful ode to the love between siblings Callie and Charlie, while showing readers that kids who may experience the world in different ways can help us see the wonders of swimming to your own rhythm. CHARLIE MAKES A SPLASH, co-authored by Holly Robinson Peete and her son, RJ Peete, is a companion to the award-winning book MY BROTHER CHARLIE. With the same cast of characters bringing whimsy to everyday fun for all children, the Peetes co-wrote these books to help share awareness about autism with other children who have been touched by it. 

Todd Gray is an artist in every sense of the word. Todd is an internationally renowned photographer, artist and author. He was Michael Jackson's official photographer for over 10 years beginning in the late 70's throughout the 80's. He shot The Jacksons on American Bandstand and Soul Train back to back. He was with him documenting his life for Off The Wall, Thriller, Moonwalking, The Victory Tour, We Are The World and Michael Jackson hand picked him to be the guy who captured the highest times of his life and career. Todd captured the iconic image of Michael on point in those shining sparkling shoes. By the time Todd was 17 he had photographed an album cover, travelled with The Rolling Stones and had his photographs published in LIFE Magazine  I occasionally meet "those" kind of people, artists, whose art crosses all boundaries of space and time which brings me to Todd's exhibit currently on display at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (now until January 2, 2022) TODD GRAY: Crossing The Waters of Space, Time and History. Three of his new works will make their debut at the KIA. Todd melds images together that juxtapose his art will make you step back and think, re-think, examine and explore the possibilities. In general the art will challenge you both by what he is including and also by what he is leaving out.Learn more about Todd Gray

I’m sure both the NatGeo Kids Almanac and underwater photographer and explorer Brian Skerry are both familiar to you, especially with the recent release of the NatGeo book and Disney+ original series Secrets of the Whales. Brian will be talking about being a featured explorer in the brand new Kids Almanac 2022. We also talked about diving with sharks and what was the scariest thing that ever happened. Reviews: '"...this gathering of upbeat, vividly illustrated, browser-friendly dips into topics ranging from black holes to blue-footed boobies to Bolivian street food is hard to put down, and the pop quizzes and research guides at each chapter’s end will give studious sorts a leg up, too." - Kirkus The book has all the usual fantastic colorful features and it also features a new Kids vs. Plastic chapter packed with ideas on how to reduce plastic waste. Brian will introduce the 2022 Challenge which helps kids to celebrate our awesome ocean. Learn more: www.BrianSkerry.com

Graci Kim's post on Twitter sums it all up. "Last but not least - to all the diaspora kids, adoptees, misfits. To anyone who’s ever felt invisible, or like they didn’t belong. I SEE YOU Real magic lives inside all of us - in the choices we make every single day. This book is for you!" Best selling author Rick Riordan has given Graci Kim a stamp of approval for her book The Last Fallen Star. Graci was a sweet little Korean girl who never saw characters in books that looked like her when she was growing up. Her life was filled with lots of different experiences but she grew up believing that kids like her couldn’t be the heroes of our stories. Today her Korean witches book comes out & she will tell you she was wrong. Your voices matter. Your stories matter. YOU matter. And sometimes, your wildest dreams can come true. Riley Oh will take you on her adventure of self discovery and acceptance. #TheLastFallenStar www.gracikim.com

Growing up in Detroit, Motown music was such a big part of my life. It was all over the radio, my record box was filled with the 45's and albums. A year and a half ago I interviewed the legendary Mary Wilson founding member of The Supremes. She was dancing on the TV show Dancing With The Stars. She looked so good! But last night unexpectedly she passed away at her home in Henderson, Nevada at the age of 76. She is survived by her daughter, son, many grandchildren, a sister and brother. A celebration of her life will take place later this year. She was a trailblazer and broke down social, racial, and gender barriers. R.I.P Mary thankfully the music lives on

Today my conversation is with award winning author Michael Walsh, who also is a classical music aficionado. I wanted to talk with him about his latest book Last Stands: Why Men Fight When All Is Lost. What is about some men who give it their all up until the very end. I was curious if Michael thought we were in a last stand now with Donald Trump as Joe Biden readies himself to take over the presidency. Award-winning author Michael Walsh celebrates the masculine attributes of heroism that forged American civilization and Western culture by exploring historical battles in which soldiers chose death over dishonor in Last Stands: Why Men Fight When All Is Lost. Purchase Last Stand from your local bookstore and at Amazon: www.amazon.com/Last-Stands-Fight-When-Lost/dp/1250217083 Michael is on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/michael.a.walsh.927

Today's Conversation With Kim is with Deon Cole who was so much fun to talk to and I really appreciate him getting up so early in the morning to chat with me. Four shows on the air right now Black-ish, Grown-ish, Angie Tribeca Face Value plus his stand-up and comedy specials...this is one of the hardest working guys in the business today...meet Deon Cole~ Black-ish http://abc.go.com/shows/blackish Grown-ish http://abc.go.com/shows/grown-ish Angie Tribeca http://www.tbs.com/shows/angie-tribeca Face Value https://www.bet.com/shows/face-value.html

Had a fun conversation today with Laura Corn author of the book "101 Nights Of Grrreat Romance...Secret Sealed Seductions for Fun-Loving Couples" Laura talked to me about how "this is not a book you read but a book you DO." So, if you are looking for some new ways to spice up the romance department for both you and your partner this is the Valentine's Day (or anytime) book for you! Pick it up from your local bookstore and online at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/101-Nights-Grrreat-Romance-Seductions/dp/0962962821 Reach out to Laura at www.101nights.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/101nights

I interviewed Suzanne Somers today she has a new book out called Two's Company: A Fifty Year Romance With Lessons Learned In Love, Life and Business. I adore her this is the second time we've talked and I always learn a valuable nugget of wisdom. In other news Elton John lost his mother yesterday after they finally reconciled and made peace. I talked to Suzanne about that same thing today and what were the feelings she had when she reconciled with John Ritter one month before he passed and the reconciliation with Joyce DeWitt her Three's Company co-star...David Cassidy's last words pretty much sum it up "So much wasted time" Suzanne is such a wonderful and wise woman who has lived and continues to live a full life...the read is inspirational and would make the perfect stocking stuffer for that special person who needs to know that "It's not the problems in your life that define you it's how you respond to those things that define you"-Suzanne Somers Get her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Twos-Company-Fifty-Year-Rom... Visit Suzanne at: https://www.suzannesomers.com/

I was so looking forward to doing this interview. I've wanted to interview Jeff Daniels a number of times over the years but never had the opportunity until today. To be honest with you I'm glad that it has taken this long. This is the Jeff Daniels I would have wanted to talk to not so much the Dumb and Dumber Jeff Daniels. I don't know if they're the same guy but he has to have evolved over the years right? Dumb and Dumber, The Purple Rose of Cairo, or Terms of Endearment those were some pretty big movis for a guy who pretty much does it his way. He appears to be in a really good space and place of peace and contentment right where's he's at in life. Isn't that the goal? It doesn't hurt that he still lives in Chelsea, Michigan his childhood neighborhood, shovels snow in Michigan winters and still appreciates the change of color during an autumn day. Michigan can keep you grounded...hard work never hurt anyone. Jeff talks his music, film, his plays and his sons' music the Ben Daniels Band. Jeff Daniels and his son will be playing at Miller Auditorium November 3rd, 2017.

Ken Burns being Ken Burns tells The Vietnam Story like no one before him. His mind, his perspective, his attention to detail, the way he frames a story I feel like he has no equal telling it...a story that is 50 plus years old but we are still learning from it. This series took a decade to complete...Ken worked side by side with documentarian/film maker Lynn Novick for the past 10 years researching, compiling, interviewing, documenting everything they needed to have to be able to tell the unique and fresh story that they wanted to tell. The Vietnam War docu-movie debuting on PBS television September 17th, 2017. The vast amount of interviews, raw footage, speaking to the Vietnamese first hand about their side of the story, Generals, Vietnam vets telling the story they lived during that time period in history it's all there. In addition to the compelling soundtrack by Trent Reznor and Attcus Ross there's the period piece music... Bob Dylan, Hendrix, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye. If you want to take a look at The Vietnam War realistically vs. the Hollywood versions you've watched in the past this is REAL "Reality" TV. Ken's website is: www.kenburns.com/films/vietnam/ Lynn's twitter: www.twitter.com/LynnNovick Check your local listings on your Public Television Station

As of late we've heard of distracted driving causing so many unnecessary accidents on the road. Whether it's texting, playing with the GPS, talking on the phone you need to be focused when you're behind the wheel of a car. The one thing that doesn't make it on the news is drowsy driving and it happens much more than any of us think...it's difficult to measure because unlike a breathalyzer that measures alcohol content, or your phone that will show law enforcement that you were texting at the time of an accident there is no measurement for drowsy driving. Anson Williams talked to me a little bit today about drowsey driving, his new passion, because it happened to him and it could have cost him his life. Visit this link to learn more: http://drowsydriving.org/about/facts-and-stats/ Anson's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/anson.williams.9 Learn more about Alert Drops something that Anson Williams cousin Dr. Heimlich (of Heimlich Maneuver Fame) developed: https://www.alertdrops.com/

Wonder Woman is the most anticipated movie of the summer and today my conversation is with psychologist/author/editor of a plethora of super hero villain books. His twitter name is "superherologist" It was interesting to talk to an expert someone who has a unique view of the attraction and psychological make up of super heroes and why we love them or at the very least can identify with them or secretly want to be them on many different levels. Purchase Travis Langley's book at your local book store and here on amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Woman-Psychology-Lassoing-Truth/dp/1454923431 Follow Travis via social media on Twitter: www.twitter.com/Superherologist

Peter Gethers wants to give his aging mother a very personal and final gift: a spectacular feast featuring all her favorite dishes. The problem is, although he was raised to love food and wine he doesn’t really know how to cook. So he embarks upon an often hilarious and always touching culinary journey that will ultimately allow him to bring his mother’s friends and loved ones to the table one last time. Reach out to Peter via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterGethersAuthor/ Purchase My Mother's Kitchen at your local book store or on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/My-Mothers-Kitchen-Breakfast-Meaning/dp/0805093303

Ben is what most people would describe as a "Super Fan" who also happens to be a best selling author. He has been a fan of Prince for decades and tomorrow April 21st, 2017 marks the one year anniversary of Prince's death. I remember playing Prince on the radio back at WDRQ in Detroit beginning in the late 1970's all the way through the 80's and 90's. To me Prince was a complex man with lots of opposing thoughts and views, he did things his way and fought to keep the music a clear reflection of who he was and what he wanted his art form to represent. He was always pushing boundaries...always. What I enjoyed most about Ben's book is that it is not filled with salacious gossip and rumors about Prince but it is more of an unbiased investigative look at an artist that forever changed the landscape of music. Die-hard fans of Prince will enjoy the psychology, the behind the scenes look and the tasty nuggets about certain songs and how they came to be...as well as the Purple Rain movie and the importance of getting it made right. I especially enjoyed the references to Morris Day and The Time, Sheila E., Apollonia and Vanity 6. "Dig If You Will The Picture" is written in such a way that the casual fan is able to enjoy it just as much as the die-hard. The book title "Dig If You Will The Picture" is a lyric pulled from the song When Doves Cry..."Dig if you will the picture of you and I engaged in a kiss" (I misspoke in the interview and said "you and I embraced in a kiss"). Oh well, possibly he was embraced as he engaged...be sure to pick up this book in your local book store and online at: amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Dig-If-You-Will-Picture/dp/1250128374/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492702362&sr=8-1&keywords=dig+if+you+will+the+picture via Kindle https://www.amazon.com/Dig-If-You-Will-Picture-ebook/dp/B01MRU59CS/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1492702362&sr=8-1 Reach out to Ben via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ben.greenman Or his website at http://bgreenman.com/

Writer Sailor Soldier Spy...Yes Ernest Hemingway was all of those things and more. Nick Reynolds carefully paints the picture of a Hemingway that most of us probably never knew existed. Writer Sailor Soldier Spy: The Adventures Of Ernest Hemingway is a very fun read about a man with many interests, many gifts and talents, a man who lived a very full life until the age of 61 when he committed suicide as his father had done years earlier. Almost exactly 35 years after Ernest Hemingway's death, on July 1, 1996, his granddaughter Margaux Hemingway died in Santa Monica, California. Margaux was a supermodel and an actress, who co-starred with her younger sister Mariel in the movie Lipstick. Her death too was later ruled a suicide, making her "the fifth person in four generations of her family to commit suicide. Purchase Writer Sailor Soldier Spy Ernest Hemingway's Secret Adventures written by Nicholas Reynolds at your local book store and online at amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Writer-Sailor-Soldier-Spy-Hemingways/dp/0062440136

Courtney Lynch with her co-authors Sean Lynch and Angie Morgan all former Marines have written a New York Times Best Seller SPARK: How To Lead Yourself And Others To Greater Success. Oftentimes a person will be thrust into a position of authority and power with none of the tools to help them lead successfully. No one is born a great leader but great leaders are developed and develop over time. My conversation with Courtney was enlightening and educational and for any leader or "wanna be" leader who wants to successfully lead and inspire others this book is a must read. Who better to teach about leadership than three former United States Marines. Reach out to the authors at www.LeadStar.us On Facebook: www.facebook.com/LeadStar Purchase SPARK from your local bookstaore or online at amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Yourself-Others-Greater-Success/dp/0544716183

I've had the pleasure of having some conversations with some pretty amazing people both famous and not. Today's conversation with Peter Engel ranks right up there in my Top 3. Peter was the Executive Producer for the wildly popular tv show Saved By The Bell (it was a little after my time). But I know all about it...Bayside High, Zack, Kelly, Screetch and Mr. Belding. It was an innovative TV show that covered a lot of different topics that hadn't been touched on tv before and for that Peter is very proud. He's written a new book entitled I Was Saved By The Bell: Stories Of Life, Love and Dreams That Do Come True. His memoir covers so much more than Saved By The Bell the television program...it's a wonderful story about Peter's life, people he has met, situations he has experienced as well as resilience, conviction, determination, life, love and believing in yourself and your dreams. I so enjoy sitting down with a great book of stories that somehow teach lessons about life. This is one of those books~ Purchase it from your local book store or at this link on amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Was-Saved-Bell-Stories-Dreams/dp/0997943106 Visit Peter's website at: http://www.iwassavedbythebell.com/

Today my conversation is with Tana Amen and it truly is a conversation you're not going to want to miss. Have you battled your weight and getting healthy for a majority of your life? Those cravings may not be all your fault.It's difficult for the brain to be strong when it's up against all the chemicals in our factory food driving us to eat more and more of it. So many times people stop me on the street, call me at the radio station or write me on facebook wondering how I got healthy, lost 115 pounds and have kept it off now for 2 years. Reading about and hearing Tana talk about The Brain Warrior's Way read like a story of my life. She shared with me a little bit and I shared with her. I hope you enjoy PART 2 of my 2 part interview with Tana Amen on Conversation With Kim~ Purchase The Brain Warrior's Way at your local bookstore or online at amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Warriors-Way-Illness-Transform/dp/1101988479 Brain Warrior's Way website: https://www.brainmdhealth.com/bwwbook Amen Clinics Website: http://www.amenclinics.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/TanaAmenBSNRN/?fref=ts

Today my conversation is with Tana Amen and it truly is a conversation you're not going to want to miss. Have you battled your weight and getting healthy for a majority of your life? Those cravings may not be all your fault.It's difficult for the brain to be strong when it's up against all the chemicals in our factory food driving us to eat more and more of it. So many times people stop me on the street, call me at the radio station or write me on facebook wondering how I got healthy, lost 115 pounds and have kept it off now for 2 years. Reading about and hearing Tana talk about The Brain Warrior's Way read like a story of my life. She shared with me a little bit and I shared with her. I hope you enjoy PART 1 of my 2 part interview with Tana Amen on Conversation With Kim~ Purchase The Brain Warrior's Way at your local bookstore or online at amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Warriors-Way-Illness-Transform/dp/1101988479 Brain Warrior's Way website: https://www.brainmdhealth.com/bwwbook Amen Clinics Website: http://www.amenclinics.com/ Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/TanaAmenBSNRN/?fref=ts

What a joy it was to interview The Amazing Kreskin! I remember watching The Amazing Kreskin when I was a little girl. I remember trying to figure out how this guy was doing what he was doing? It appeared to me that he was reading a person's mind...was he psychic? No, Kreskin is quick to point out that he is not a psychic because he cannot see into the future but that he is an entertainer who can read other people's thoughts...in real time. He was inspired at the age of 9 by Lee Falk's famous comic strip Mandrake the Magician, which featured a crime-fighting stage magician and he decided that that was who he was going to become. Kreskin still has that showman's flair, a comedian's wit and yes he is also a thought reader. Throughout his lifetime he has made numerous appearances on Johnny Carson, Regis Philbin, David Letterman and most recently Jimmy Fallon, Neil Cavuto and Howard Stern. In 2014 Kreskin mentally trained three up and coming boxers to victory. Kreskin also teaches classes for law enforcement groups, which "focuses on psychological methods such as jogging lost memories through relaxation techniques or detecting lies through body language and voice inflections." In March 2016 Kreskin released his 20th book entitled, “In Real Time” featuring his major predictions for the next several hundred years. At 81 years of age, Kreskin shows no signs of slowing down. He continues to perform his legendary live shows in front of packed audiences around the world, playing over 200+ dates yearly. To purchase The Amazing Kreskin's new book In Real Time visit your local bookstore or online at amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Time-Amazing-Kreskin-silence/dp/0997079525 Reach out to Kreskin at: www.AmazingKreskin.com

Who is this book for? It's for everyone not just people who have an eating disorder. 8 million people in America have an eating disorder according to The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders and the odds are you have known someone trying to deal with the illness. Rachael was a runner with a secret. It didn't start out that way but it ended that way. Until she decided to speak out, tell someone, get help. Now she is on a mission to help so many others fighting this deep, dark secret in silence. The way in which Rachael explores herself, her feeling, journaling and such sheds a whole new light on this. If you think you've heard it all before...think again. To Purchase Running In Silence visit your local bookstore or visit amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Silence-Perfection-Eating-Disorder/dp/1633933407 Website: RunningInSilence.com Twitter: RachaelSteil Facebook Group: Running In Silence

Brenda tells a journey of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, walking out the journey, learning some valuable knowledge along the way, and finally come to peace with it all. This is an inspirational look at just how far God can take you and pull you back away and out from the precipice. B.C...Before Cancer, Brenda's life looked to be the fairy tale. But then the cancer and everything suddenly started spinning and began to change. This is Brenda's story of battling cancer from one Christian's point of view. It is a story that has the ability to sow seeds of hope, courage and honesty along the way. This book is really for anyone battling cancer or for anyone who knows someone battling cancer. It just might give you a little more insight into what having a cancer diagnosis means...so that you may be of greater service to those who are in the battle now. Reach out to Brenda via social media at: www.facebook.com/Rejoicing-Through-The-Tears-Embracing-Gods-Hand-In-Cancer-162455723848189/?fref=ts Purchase Rejoicing Through The Tears at your local bookstore or at Amazon: www.amazon.com/Rejoicing-Through-Tears-Embracing-Cancer/dp/1449724027

James Duane is the creator of the viral lecture Don't Talk To The Police and the author of the book You Have The Right To Remain Innocent. Everyone should read this if even to make you think. In a discussion with friends and someone will always say "That wouldn't ever happen to me he/she must have been doing something wrong". But it can happen to you, innocent people do go to prison, innocent people are shot and killed and innocent people willingly talk to the police everyday but should you? James Dauane explores the judicial system as well as law enforcement and case histories of innocent men and women exonerated after decades in prison because of information they voluntarily gave to police. Purchase You Have The Right To Remain Innocent from your local bookstore or on Amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.com/You-Have-Right-Remain-Innocent/dp/1503933393 Reach out to James via this website: http://www.regent.edu/acad/schlaw/faculty_staff/duane.cfm

This is one of those books that is going to make you think. Dr. Bell has consulted on the O.J. Simpson case, the Chernobyl disaster, Hurricane Katrina, the World Trade Center and he claims to know who killed Jon Benet Ramsey. Great read because in a very scientific way he breaks down habits of successful people people and how whether you make your bed in the morning or not even matters... Pick up Rich Habits Rich Life at your local bookstore or online at: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Habits-Life-Cornerstones-Pursuits/dp/1933969237/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471353653&sr=1-1&keywords=rich+habits+rich+life Visit his website at: http://www.richhabits.com/

Ron will be in Grand Rapids, Michigan Monday July 18th from 4pm-8pm and Tuesday July 19th from 1pm-8pm at the Collective Art Space, 40 Division Ave. S, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.(if you're GPS-ing it) He will be selling his work, talking with fans for free and creating new and amazing pieces on location during those hours. We all know The Beatles and many of us know about their feature film "Yellow Submarine", right? But did you ever think about that yellow submarine image? It's ICONIC! Where did the concept come from? How was it created? And then there were those fond memories and recollections of the days when we were growing up. Remember the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's even 2000's when there were brilliant Saturday morning cartoons for the kids to watch. Remember Scooby Doo, Winnie The Pooh, Krazy Kat, George Of The Jungle, The Jetsons, The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, Harlem Globetrotters, Heathcliff, Pac Man, Stuart Little, Duck Tales, Ghostbusters, The Smurfs, Rugrats, Goof Troop Ed, Edd and Eddy, The Beatles TV Cartoon Series plus dozens of others. Ron Campbell was involved in all of them and those are some of the most beloved cartoons that we have grown up with and enjoyed. But getting back to Yellow Submarine, it is coming up on its 47th Anniversary and Ron specifically worked on the Sea of Time sequence as well as Chief Blue Meanie and his boot licking sidekick Max. His work can also be seen on Jeremy Hillary Boob PhD aka Nowhere Man. Stop out and see Ron because you will be talking to a living man of history his work will forever be tied to The Beatles and so many other wonderful Saturday morning cartoon memories you may have from your childhood. To contact Ron and get him to visit your city check out this website: http://www.beatlescartoonartshow.com/

Her story is a wild and crazy one! You learn a lot in life when you actually live life. Suzy is a 3 time Olympian (running) During the 2000 Olympics in Sydney , Australia she decided she would stage a fall rather than face defeat and that was a move that would end her running career. She was diagnosed as bipolar. So how does this over achieving woman go from 3 time Olympian to High Class Escort in Las Vegas? Suzy has been running from herself for most of her life. From talking to her I clearly understood that Suzy is going to be the best at whatever she chooses to do! This Fast Girl is in the fast lane on many different levels~ Purchase Fast Girl at your local bookstore or online at: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Girl-Spent-Running-Madness/dp/0062346202/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468079113&sr=8-1&keywords=fast+girl Reach out to Suzy via her website: http://suzyfavorhamilton.com/

I would describe The Final Service as an inspirational book. Don't get me wrong because there will be places where you may think, "What was Kim thinking when she said inspirational?" Just keep reading. It's a book about fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, friends and strangers. It's a book about relationships and how they are ever changing and evolving over a lifetime.This is a book about PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and it's effects when it is both diagnosed and not diagnosed. The end results can be the same. This book is scheduled to be made into a major motion picture production and I for one can't wait to see it hit the big screen. The Final Service is a story about a father who is a WWII veteran and a daughter that is experiencing a strained relationship, a broken relationship with him. After he dies and with the help of a "stranger" she finally comes to terms with exactly who her dad was and who he was not. This book is for PTSD survivors, military men and women who have all had experience with friends and fellow military dealing with PTSD, and for the sons and daughters, husbands and wives who suspect something might be going on with their loved one and they are looking for answers then this is for you! Statistics from U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs show 1 in 3 veterans have PTSD. Purchase The Final Service at your local bookstore and at Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Final-Service-Gary-W-Moore/dp/1611212944 Reach out to Gary on social media and his website at www.GaryWMoore.com

There are just so many nuggets in Rita Coolidge's book Delta Lady:A Memoir. Nuggets of wisdom, learning enlightenment, compassion, caring and biggest of all resiliance. I have always been a Rita Coolidge fan ever since first hearing Higher and Higher and playing that on the first Christian radio station I worked at. I loved her long dark hair, Cherokee heritage, her Boho style and the turquoise...loved seeing her wear all of her turquoise. Rita has been making music for a lifetime and she has worked with some of the greats like Jimi Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Leon Russell and so many others there just isn't the time to list them all here but she covers so much of it in the book. She was married to Kris Kristofferson who I fell in love with after seeing A Star Is Born. She talks about their relationship and making beautiful music together, the ups and downs of it all. The biggest bombshell for me was learning about the Eric Clapton song Layla and what Rita contributed to it (uncredited). It's very clear her work was stolen and someone else's name was added to the credits on the album. When I played the interview on the air I received calls from listeners telling me that that part of the Layla song, the part that Rita wrote, was their favorite part. One of my favorite parts of the book was Rita perfectly describing aging "As you get older you gather layers and layers of life and you learn to wear them and carry them proudly or you let them take you down. And I choose to wear mine." It was such an honor talking with Rita Coolidge who for me is an artist in every sense of the word. Get Delta Lady: A Memoir at your local bookstore or at this Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Lady-Memoir-Rita-Coolidge/dp/0062372041/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465410690&sr=8-1&keywords=delta+lady

This book is flat out, flat out! The tease goes like this... His dying father is in a hospital room hooked up to breathing apparatus making it difficult to communicate. He motioned the author Mike to come a little closer. He told Mike he was glad he was there and went on to tell his son, "YOU are a complete disappointment!" And he was just getting started.... This is a really raw, painful, intimate and ultimately joyful look at a very complex father/son relationship. But I think it could just as easily be a mother/son, daughter/father or mother/daughter relationship. It crosses all boundaries. I find it difficult to believe that this is as isolated as one might think. I believe people don't talk about it or are embarrassed to talk about it. How does one begin to process such a thought? A parent who is competitive and jealous of their own offspring. This is a must read for many reasons...it's entertaining and actually has some very funny moments, there are moments that made me uncomfortable but there is learning and growing and revelation too. This is one of those books that was a page turner and very easy to read. Reach out to Mike Edison at www.mikeedison.com/

Oh how I love this book! The style in which it is written, the organization, the cross referencing, the information love it, love it, love it. Maria Noel Groves is a registered herbalist and can talk about what people did long before prescription companies started taking out trademarks and such. She talks about why one is better for a condition than say another herb. Although there are still some people who think of this sort of thing as voodoo it is not. She covers, Immune System, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Respiratory. There are availability ratings,descriptions of key properties,additional benefits of an herb or essential oil, best way to preparation methods and more. She answers the question "Why herbal or natural medicine?" She big on education and this book I will keep forever. So much to digest, no pun intended, and learn~ Visit Maria Noel Groves website at: www.WinterGreenBotanicals.com

I'm not a big history buff and I feel like I need to get that right out there. But this book was so intriguing to me. It was an easy read and it made me appreciate that time in history a bit more. I agree with Stephanie...this book is really for everyone, President Jefferson fans, lovers of politics, women looking for stories about strong, impactful, positive women in history, maybe romance isn't the word but there's some unbreakable loyalty and devotion and probably love too. I can highly recommend this book.

I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Charlie Daniels from the Charlie Daniels Band. They'll be playing Firekeepers Casino Friday April 8th. He will be 80 years old October 28th and like the cat who has had nine lives he just keeps on keepin on! Charlie is probably best known for his song The Devil Went Down To Georgia but he also wrote the song It Hurts Me, a song that Elvis Presley recorded. Charlie was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and the Musicians Hall of Fame. He's played with Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Marshall Tucker Band, Hank Williams, Little Richard and Bootsie Collins along with Classic Rock artists of the era. He plays fiddle like NOBODY! And has lots of stories to share about life, learning and the art of playing good music. For tickets to the Firekeepers Casino Show learn more now and purchase tickets via this link: http://www.firekeeperscasino.com/see/events/ Here's the Charlie Daniels Band latest CD: http://www.amazon.com/Saratoga-Showdown-Charlie-Daniels-Band/dp/B0112KVFL4

First off this book will cause you to think whether you read it as a self proclaimed Christian or otherwise. Loved the format as well. Contributions to the book include Marilynne Robinson (American novelist and essayist), Sarah Young (Jesus Calling), Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith LeCrae, Jamie Grace, Chris Tomlin (Singers), Barbara Brown Taylor (American Episcopal Priest), and Grand Rapids own Rob Bell. The book What Did Jesus Ask? invites you to reflect on his questions of faith. Purchase the book at your local bookstore or at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/What-Did-Jesus-Ask-Christian/dp/1618930583 Twitter @EliabethJDias

New York Times Best Selling Sports Writer And Author John Feinstein talked to me a little it about his just released book The Sixth Man. This is Book 2 in a series John is writing for young adult readers. There's entertainment first and foremost but there are also nuggets of wisdom that might cause the reader to ponder, question and see things in a fresh light. I really enjoyed talking to John about this new book. In the second installment it's basketball season, there are promises to turn the Lions losing streak around and lead the team to a conference title. But, word gets out that Max Belotti is gay. Will the team come together and get their shot at the title? John shows that the world is a diverse place, children will meet many people who are not like them. As I told John I'd love to see this series turn into another Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew. Reach out to John at: www.JohnFeinstein.com Purchase The Sixth Man: The Triple Threat Book 2 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sixth-Man-Triple-Threat/dp/0385753500/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1447882388&sr=1-1&keywords=john+Feinstein Or at your local book store.

I had heard about Criss Angel, I had friends who have watched him perform live and all have said it was a mind blowing experience. You will question reality, you will wonder exactly what makes this guy tick, and you will walk out of the studio shaking your head trying to figure out exactly how he did that. He was an interesting guy to talk to, he gives back (and that's something he doesn't like to talk about), and he has been compared to Houdini. Meet Criss Angel, the guy behind the illusions~ Visit his website www.CrissAngel.com where he will show you a quick 3 minute trick that will amaze your friends!

What a fun conversation I had with Comedian, Author, Game Show Host Jeff Foxworthy. He will be appearing at Firekeepers Casino Friday night, August 28th, 2015. He is the real deal, humble, intelligent and just so funny. I always enjoy talking to a celebrity who is everything and more than what we see on stage or screen. Jeff is just that guy~ Get tickets for Friday nights show here: http://www.firekeeperscasino.com/see/events/ Be sure to watch Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader Tuesday Night 8pm ET/7pm Central on Fox Television

When I called the agent to book this she said "I thought I'd be hearing from you or I thought you'd like this one." I really did enjoy this book very much. I think it's a good way to live, or at least try for 30 days. Commit to just 30 days. I dare you to really keep to it! I'm a pretty grateful person. Probably became more so after the colon cancer in 2009. It didn't have anything to do with the outcome. It has more to do with remembering to be grateful on a daily basis. It beats the alternative~ The website: http://www.gratitudediaries.com/ Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Gratitude-Diaries-Looking-Transform/dp/0525955062

Today's Conversation With Kim is with New York Times Best Selling Author and Chef Dan Barber. His book "The Third Plate" Field Notes On The Future Of Food intrigued me. When it comes to our food, how to grow it, where it actually comes from, why we should eat real food, Dan has done some pretty comprehensive research. Plus he gets extra points for talking to me a little bit about GMO's. Whenever I get someone on the air and ask them about GMO's no one wants to talk about them? Dan takes you on a journey through soil, land, sea and seed. This is a great read, and if you're like me you will find yourself re-reading a few things to really get some clarity. Connect with Dan at Blue Hill Farm, his restaurant, at www.bluehillfarm.com Or give Dan a call during regular business hours (as Dan enjoys getting away from the kitchen and speaking food via phone): (212) 539-1776

Subhash is the author of a series of children's book. He has chosen to sit down and write children's books to have my influence over his son Arya. It's much easier to teach a child in the way that you want him to go when you have control of the content he or she is taking in. Subhash's wife Sujata illustrates the series of books in a most delightful way. The characters come alive and there are so many lessons to be learned about love, bullying, embracing others who may not be like you and friendships. Friendships that are deep and lasting. I loved this book because it teaches a child very important lessons about life and experiences. Visit: www.KommuruBooks.com to learn more and reach out to Subhash and Sujata

Today's conversation is with Kimberly Snyder. She is a clinical nutritionist and author of a series of New York Times Best Selling books. Today I'm talking to her about her latest...The Beauty Detox Power. She talks a bit about the link between emotions, eating, cravings, chakras and how to begin to take care of your body, mind and soul. It is a great read and I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn about how to heal any or all of the above. Reach out to Kimberly via her website at: www.KimberlySnyder.com Purchase her book at your local bookstore or via Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0373893183/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2/186-9650842-9970156?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_r=1R50HGBW33HDQN81PVMN&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=1944687622&pf_rd_i=0373892322

There are probably a couple things you shouldn't talk to me about unless you have 15 or 20 minutes to spare. One of them is cats. So when I had an opportunity to have a conversation with one of the authors of the new National Geographic book "How To Speak Cat: A Guide To Decoding Cat Language" I have read probably close to 100 cat books and magazines, all in search of understanding my furry feline a bit better. There were so many things in Dr. Weitzman's book that I learned for the first time. Like way my kitties and I like to rub noses. Why my kitties and I like to look at each other and blink our eyes very slowly. This is a great read if you love cats as much as I do! Purchase "How To Speak Cat" at your local bookstore and online at this amazon.com link: http://www.amazon.com/How-Speak-Cat-Decoding-Language/dp/1426318634 Connect with Dr. Weitzman at www.sdhumane.org

Today my conversation is with Jim Greene, author of Unlocking Your Spiritual Greatness. Jim asks if you've ever thought, "is this all there is?" God has already given us everything we need to live an exciting and Spiritually Great Life, we just have to unlock it. Just as there are exercises for physical training, there are very specific exercises for spiritual conditioning and growth. I would say that Jim puts this in simple, easy to understand language. This book isn't the sort of book you sit down and read from cover to cover. It's the kind of book where it's not a race, you must have time to spend, because unlocking your spiritual greatness, in the same way as growing a relationship, always takes time. Settle in for my conversation today with Jim Greene... Purchase Unlocking Your Spiritual Greatness at your local book store or on amazon.com www.amazon.com/Unlocking-Your-Spiritual-Greatness-Greene/dp/1304948676/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1423175588&sr=8-3&keywords=unlocking+your+spiritual+greatness Reach out to Jim at www.jimgreenebooks.com/

Wow. This is one of those conversations where I can only imagine what I would do and where I'd be if I happened to be dealt the same cards that Manny Scott was dealt. It's deep. Not counting sleeping on the street, Manny had lived in 26 apartments by the time he was 16. Stop for a minute. Try to comprehend that. What does that say about stability, dependability, the formation of friendships, or lack of. Well, this guy managed to not only turn it all around, but thrive, prosper and not become what his surroundings at the time dictated for him to become. Loved his story and this will be a great read for kids, adults and really anyone who has become discouraged. Settle in for a wonderful conversation with Manny Scott... You can purchase Your Next Chapter at your local bookstore or on amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Your-Next-Chapter-Create-Dreams/dp/1500938262/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1423174533&sr=1-3 For contact information or to invite Manny to speak at a gathering or event visit Manny at: www.mannyscott.com

Not only was Mimi fun to talk to but she contains a wealth of information when it comes to foods from all over the world. There are recipes, photos, mini history lessons about some of the foods you should try before you die, as well as where to find them and the places that sell the ingredients to make them. She takes you on a culinary trip around the globe and introduces you to the some of the most unusual and tasty foods the rest of the world enjoys. Get 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die at your local bookstore and online at Amazon.com Click on this link to buy now! http://www.amazon.com/000-Foods-Eat-Before-You/dp/0761141685

(cue the Twilight Zone soundtrack) Again, another interview came my way and considering the life changing Age Management of West Michigan plan that I've been on for the last 6 and a half weeks, much of this information sounds strikingly familiar to me. Me and sugar, we had a thing goin' on. It was an affair that lasted many years. What I didn't realize was that I couldn't pull back from sugar. Sugar had a hold on me and much like an alcoholic, I couldn't only have one bite of a cupcake and be okay. One bite, just one bite, and I was back on the wagon, with no control over how little or how much I ate. I do believe that in some people the real power to "Just Say No" is taken away. All because of the way that sugar interacts and intermingles in their body. I'm that person. This is such an interesting conversation with Marla Heller. She fills in so many of the blanks when it comes to diet, the foods we eat, health, sugars, carbs and proteins.

When it comes to knowing how to lessen pain in the body by simply following a diet that is more rich in whole foods; a smoothie that not only will make you feel more energized and strong but a smoothie that also makes your skin and eyes look rejuvenated. I'm living the story right now on the Age Management of West Michigan Integrative Medical Weight Management Program. I could tell a major difference in myself after the first week of detox. Something shifted...

WOW. Anny Donewald has written a gripping, heart wrenching, saga about her own life, her memoir. Her dad was an NCAA basketball coach, and one of his players sexually abused his daughter. Her journey begins with God, then the sexual assault, then drugs, stripping, a short stint as a high class escort, and her story ends once again with God and Eve's Angels. Anny has written "Dancing For The Devil" One Woman's Dramatic and Devine Rescue From The Sex Trade Industry", and as you will hear her talk about in our conversation, and it will blow the lid off of some stereotypes relating to men, young girls, strippers, sports, basketball, strip clubs, pornography, escort services and the sex trade. If you are who Anny was and don't believe there is a way out you're wrong. Anny has been there, she will help you, so if you ever want or need help reach out to her here at www.evesangels.org And hang on! Cuz things are gonna change! Buy the book at your local book store or here at Amazon.com>>> http://www.amazon.com/Dancing-Devil-Womans-Dramatic-Industry-ebook/dp/B00FNVSJEU

I was familiar with Callista Gingrich because I interviewed her husband Newt Gingrich, when his book "Victory At Yorktown" was released. In this conversation, we talked about the 4th in Callista's Ellis The Elephant series. There is "Sweet Land of Liberty", "Land Of The Pilgrims Pride" , "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and her just released "From Sea To Shining Sea". I can't tell you how much I loved this book. It's reading level is an N, indicating K through 3rd grade. But as Callista shared in the interview, her mother believes it should be K through 80! I agree. Each child living in America should be given the opportunity to read this book. The illustrations, the writing (in poem and verse form), the stories so vivid and colorful, it is all so well done. Our American history comes alive in the Ellis The Elephant series! This would make THE best gift to a school or even a just because gift for someone special. Loved it, and her. Get from "Sea to Shining Sea" at your local bookstore and right here on amazon>>> http://www.amazon.com/From-Sea-Shining-Ellis-Elephant/dp/1621572536 Connect with Callista at www.GingrichProductions.com

Gordy Marshall says he found a new respect for the Moody Blues after playing with the guys and dissecting their music. I get that. When you take a song like Nights In White Satin, and listen to the instrumentation and the complexity of every instrument coming together you get a glimpse into what Gordy is talking about. This isn't your typical sex, drugs and rock & roll book. It's a book about touring with one of the greatest rock bands, visiting places most of us will never visit, plus a lot of behind the scenes anecdotes and escapades that will both make you smile and understand a little bit more about life with The Moody Blues. Get Gordy's book Postcards From A Rock & Roll Tour in your local bookstore and online at:http://www.amazon.com/Postcards-Rock-Roll-Gordy-Marshall/dp/095695054X Go cruising with the band in 2014 on The Moody Blues Cruise, Return To The Isle Of Wight. For more info visit: http://moodiescruise.com/comingsoon.html Connect with Gordy via his website: http://www.postcardsfromarockandrolltour.com/ And on Twitter: www.twitter.com/GordyMarshall