A Book and a Chat with "Dallas Woodburn"

Tonight's special guest on "A Book and a Chat" has come a long way from a very difficult beginning, "Dallas Woodburn" has become an author, speaker, freelance writer as well as living her dream.

A 22-year-old recent USC graduate, Dallas already has produced two collections of short stories, a forthcoming novel, and more than 80 articles in publications including Family Circle, Writer's Digest, The Writer, the Los Angeles Times, and seven Chicken Soup for the Soul books.

Her first book "There's a Huge Pimple on My Nose" (got to love that title), was produced when she was in fifth grade. Since then she has gone on to produce a second book of short stories "3 a.m." Dallas writes with both humor and poignancy, features you will understand as you listen to our chat.

During the show we discuss items from her premature birth and the knowledge and gratitude gained from realizing how lucky she is to just being alive and how that has given her the drive to live her dream of becoming a writer.

Dallas also shares with us how at the age of thirteen she started "Write On!" a non-profit organization that encourages children to discover joy, self-confidence, and expression through writing and reading. And the great work she has done through that link to gather over 11,000 books for young readers during "Holiday Book Drives" after the last nine years.

A fun and interesting program where we learn much about Dallas and her writing, that all will enjoy.

So why not settle down and listen to thirty minutes with "Dallas Woodburn" in today's "A Book and a Chat"

She is definitely a name to look out for...


Direct link is...

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/12/28/a-book-and-a-chat-with-dallas-woodburn

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

Dallas Woodburn

To find out more about Dallas and her writing visit

Write On


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Christmas Book and a Chat with Kim Smith

I started running my internet blog radio show, back in February of 2009, since that time I have presented exactly one hundered radio shows.

My very first guest was also just starting her radio show, as well as launching her own book. Since then we have appeared on each others shows since then as well as doing a couple of specials together.

So today to for my Christmas special who else could I have as a guest but the one and only KIM SMITH Mystery and Romance author and host of the blog radio show "Introducing Writers"

Kim and I talk about all that has gone on through this last year, how our radio shows have taken, off, the guests we've had, the things we've learned and been able to share with listeners. Not only about the writers and their books, but about the art of writing and promoting books a whole.

The show as normal when Kim and I get chatting covers many areas and is not lacking in humor.

As a Christmas Special, the show was extended to a one hour slot, yet still we ran out of time.

So why not settle down as listen to "A Christmas Book and a Chat with Kim Smith" or better still download the mp3 file or bookmark the radio show, and have a relaxing and enjoyable listen to the show after that Christmas Dinner.



http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/12/22/a-christmas-book-and-a-chat-with-kim-smith

or else copy the mp3 file from

Kim Smith


Season bests to all readers and listeners from me Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "David David Kstzman"

Today's special guest on "A Book and a Chat" was author David David Katzman.

Death by Zamboni, you'll follow our anti-hero Satan Donut through a world of mimes, TV stars, zombies, blockheads, mad scientists, riot girls, and werewolves. This genre-busting satire shish kabobs the commercial-entertainment state which degrades our lives and makes everyone stupid. But on a happy note, at least you've got your health.

A wonderful entertaining thirty minutes show as we find out about David David Katzman and his book "Death by Zamboni"

Listen to the show, and find out about David, his thoughts and his writings.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/12/19/a-book-and-a-chat-with-david-david-katzman

or else copy the mp3 file from

David David Katzman


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Leigh Purtill"

Tonights special guest on "A Book and a Chat" was author Leigh Purtill.

Leigh has gone from playing tennis and being captain of the cheer leading team at high school, to studying Anthropology and Dance at college when she found she could not major in either of her high school loves. A lover and teacher of ballet, she can still do 50 twirls in her mind, but these days...only in her mind.

Leigh tell us during the show how she went from being a censor of TV programs such as the Gilmore Girls and 7th Heaven to writing her first book.

She shares with us the process and some of the incites that went to produce her so far two books... "Love Meg" and "All About Vee" even to the original titles of these two novels, even to how Jennifer Anderson is part of her writing. Listeners will even find out what Leigh is planning to produce in 2010.

It is a fun and interesting program where we learn much about Leigh and her writing, that all will enjoy.

So why not settle down and listen to thirty minutes with Leigh Purtill in today's "A Book and a Chat"

Direct link is...

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/12/17/a-book-and-a-chat-with-leigh-purtill

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

Leigh Purtill

To find out more about Leigh and her books visit

All About Vee


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "James Diehl"

My guest on tonight’s “A Book and a Chat” is author of “World War II Hero’s of Southern Delaware” – ‘JAMES DIEHL’

When the Seaford and Laurel Star newspapers in Sussex, Delaware decided to run a series of articles on World War II veterans, people were excited about the opportunity to preserve a part of history that would be lost forever. Local veterans through interviews passed on their experiences, and it’s these stories of courage and sacrifice James Diehl has shared with readers in his book of “World War II Hero’s of Southern Delaware”.

From a soldier who was responsible for uncovering Adolph Hitler s enormous, and illegally gained, fortune toward the end of World War II. To one of the men who liberated the German concentration camps. James tells us about how he gathered these important parts of our history from the people who actually lived the experience.

So stop by and share this fascinating and educational thirty minutes as James Diehl is my guest today on “A Book and a Chat”.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/12/15/a-book-and-a-chat-with-james-diehl

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

James Diehl

To find out more about James and his writings visit

World War II Hero’s of Southern Delaware


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with J.W. Nicklaus

Monday night "A Book and a Chat" had a welcome return visit from J.W. Nicklaus. Jeff as I know him was previously a guest on the show in April with the release of his book of short stories "The Light, the Dark and Embers Between". As normal with Jeff the show covered all sorts of things going on and not just about his book. At several points I became the interviewee rather than the host.

Also as normal the show was a huge amount of fun, and I'm sure it's one that many will enjoy and have a chuckle or two over.

So stop by for thirty minutes and share tonight's "A Book and a Chat with J.W.Nicklaus" as I am now at

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/12/15/a-book-and-a-chat-with-jwnicklaus

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

J.W. Nicklaus

To find out more about Jeff and his writings visit

The Light, the Dark and Embers Between


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Joanne Sundell"

On tonight's "A Book and a Chat", Joanne Sundell makes a welcome return visit. Previously we discussed her historical romance novels including Meggie's Remains which was launched in July of this year. This time Joanne shares with us, what to her has been a labor of love, going back to her own roots in Virginian. Indeed as we find out during the show her own great-grandfathers both fought in the Civil War.

Her latest writing is a Civil war romantic series called "The Quaker and the Confederate", of which she has already written the first two books, "Hearts Divided" and "Hearts Persuaded". Joanne explores the subject of war through the eyes of a male Quaker, a female masquerading as a soldier, a free man, and a female slave, during the difficult, turbulent times of the Civil War.

So stop by and share with me as Joanne chats about how things are going with her other books and the thrill she has got from what was for a her a "labor of love", writing these Civil War romantic novels. How the hero's turned from two to four as the book progressed and all the things Joanne found out as she did her investigations during the writing of these two fascinating books.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/12/12/a-book-and-a-chat-with-joanne-sundell-1

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

Joanne Sundell

To find out more about Joanne and her books visit

The Quaker and the Confederate


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Cynthia Vespia"

Tonight's special guest on "A Book and a Chat" is author Cynthia Vespia, writer, author, weapons collector and self confessed chocoholic.

Cynthia is one of those people who knew she wanted to write from an early age, and after leaving high school, he established a successful career as a freelance journalist writing everything from features and fillers, to reviews and human interest stories. Though all the time writing novels remained her first love.

Her first book was an historical novel called "The Crescent" was published in 2005, a story revolving around the not that well known female roman gladiators> As we hear during the radio show, this book is currently under discussion for making into a film... so look out for that.

After producing her second novel in 2006 a suspense thriller based around the world of wrestling called "Theater of Pain", Cynthia embarked on her biggest project yet.

Demon Hunter labeled "A Trilogy of fear" the kind of fiction that will compel you to sleep with your lights on.

Book one "The Chosen One" proved a great success with many reviews, comments and interviews. The second book of the trilogy "Seek and Destroy" was released in November 2009. It has already created stir not only amongst those who read the first book, but bringing in a fresh audience.

As Cynthia describes the books...

"We can all find ourselves secretly wishing for a certain aspect of our lives to change but sometimes you get your wish and it winds up not being worth it, or not what you thought it would be. And sometimes it IS what you were looking for…but things don’t always come easily or run smoothly."

Why not listen to this fascinating and enjoyable thirty minutes as Cynthia Vespia is my special guest on today's "A Book and a Chat with Cynthia Vespia" at this link.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/12/09/a-book-and-a-chat-with-cynthia-vespia

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

Cynthia Vespia

To find out more about Cynthia and her books visit

Demon Hunter


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Laura Preble"

Born and raised in a town where a Lima Bean was the mascot, then going to Ohio State University, which has a Buckeye, a poisonous nut, as it's mascot, might explain a little about tonight's special guest "LAURA PREBLE" and her humor. Or perhaps it's stories her father told her, such as how when he'd her mother she'd been go-go dancing on tables in white boots. Something as we found out during tonight's show that got Laura, and I her father into trouble.

Either way Laura Preble's sense of humor and sense of fun, comes through tonight's show as indeed it does in her "QUEEN GEEK" set of books.

From her first book "Queen Geek Social Club" through "Queen Geek In Love" to "Prom Queen Geeks" Laura leads us through her inspiration during tonight's show as well as sharing with about "Euphoria" another star of the books. Also get an incite into what might be next for this truly entertaining author.

We also learn about the other side of this talented lady, who has sang both with her own group and her husband "Chris Klich" jazz quintet. She has even opened for the likes of "Steely Dan" and "Joan Collins"

So why not sit back and listen to a fascinating, entertaining and fun thirty minutes as I chat with Laura Preble her writing, singing and most of all the "Queen Geek" series of books.

You can listen to tonight's show A Book and a Chat with "Laura Preble" at this link.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/12/03/a-book-and-a-chat-with-laura-preble

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

Laura Preble

To find out more about Laura and her books visit

Queen Geek Social Club

Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Victoria Simcox"

Looking for something to gift that teenage reader, or in fact any reader who likes books like the Narnia Series, or Brian Jacques "Radwell". Victoria Simcox my special guest on tonight's "A Book and a Chat" will be able to supply just the book you are looking for.

"The Magic Warble" is an enchanting tale of adventure and friendship story complete with dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and of course an evil queen.

Vicki, as she prefers to be called, grow up loving the old fashioned fairy tales and the books of C.S.Lewis. While she was sitting in the movie theater watching the first Harry Potter films she imagined her main character Kristina walking down a snowy sidewalk with a burgundy hat box under her arm. That was a start, she went home that night and wrote her first page not knowing where the story would go.

The result as we hear during the show is "The Magic Warble" the first of possibly a 3/4 set of books for the young and old alike.

So why not sit back and listen to Victoria on today's radio show... A Book and a Chat with "Victoria Simcox".

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/12/01/a-book-and-a-chat-with-victoria-simcox

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

Victoria Simcox

You can find out more about Victoria and her new book at

Victoria Simcox - The Magic Warble

Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Aaron Paul Lazar"

It took eight deaths of family and friends within five years including the death of his father to finally push today's guest on A Book and a Chat to open the flood gates of his creativity. Aaron Paul Lazar, started writing his first book in the "LeGarde Mysteries" at that time, leading to the release of Double Forte in 2004. That was just the start of sharing with the world his creative talents. Since that time a further three books Upstaged 2005, Tremolo 2007, Mazurka 2009 have flowed from Aaron, with another book "Firesong"
.

With already another five books queued for publications, and a new paranormal mystery series "Moore Mysteries" planned for 2010 Aaron is one busy writer.

Aaron shares with us during the show, what lead him to write, how his creativity has blossomed since the first LeGarde Mysteries was penned.He also tells us about many of his up and coming novels during this fascinating, interesting and entertaining thirty minute show.

So why not sit back and listen to Aaron Paul Lazar on today's radio show... A Book and a Chat with "Aaron Paul Lazar".

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/11/28/a-book-and-a-chat-aaron-paul-lazar

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

Aaron Paul Lasar

You can find out more about Aaron and his new books at

Aaron Paul Lasar - Legard Mysteries

Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Barbora Knobova"

What's in a word? Anything you want there to be!

D for daring, E for enchanting,L for loving, I for inspiring, C for captivating, I for intriguing, O for outgoing,U for unique, S for sophisticated: DELICIOUS.

So begins my special guest in tonight's "A Book and a Chat" when she talks about her new book "Tales for Delicious Girls".

Barbora Knobova is a writer, relationship coach and expert in Delicious Life. A world traveler, who lived everywhere and nowhere. Accompanied by her beagle Brinkley, who as we here during the show is the nasty dog from Tales for Delicious Girls.

A firm believer in female friendship, loyalty and bonding, Barbora's writes hilarious, sharp-witted, caustically apt, ironic, moving, true books for strong, independent, smart, fearless women. Sharing with women about the importance of self-love in relationships and life in general. A speaker of eight languages Barbora has found her home away from home in New York, London and Milan.

As normally when you're having fun, the show went by much to quick. So why not sit back and listen to Barbora as we chat about her and her writing in a fun and entertaining thirty minutes.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/11/27/a-book-and-a-chat-barbara-knobova

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

Barbora Knobova


You can find out more about Barbaro and his new book at

Barbora Knobova - Delicious Girls


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Tina Field Howe and Friends"

Back on August the first my show guest was Tina Field Howe, she is a lady of "so many hats" that the thirty minutes we chatted for only scratched the surface of this multi-talented lady.

One of the items that we discussed last time was the fact that Tina had received a grant from "The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes" to turn her first book it an audio book. One stipulation of the grant was that she had to put on a performance of the show/audio before the end of the year. To this end there is a performance being put on during the "Sparkle Festival" in Corning at Soul Full Cup, 81 W. Market St., Corning, NY on Saturday, December 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Listen to the show and hear how Tina and her audio book has developed, not only that but her second book "The Trail Folk of Xunar-kun" has been won first place in ", he Trail Folk of Xunar-kun,"

I was lucky enough during this one hour special not only to speak to Tina, but also some of the actors and actresses who will be playing the parts in the audio book.

Several of the characters join in, including, Alison Chen, Tonery Rose Rogers and David Scott to name but a few. David might be better known for his "literal video version" version of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" on youtube has almost 5 million hits
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj-x9ygQEGA

So why not sit and enjoy a fun hour as I chat with Tina Field Howe and members of the cast of her audio version of "Alysa of the Fields" we even get an insite into her next possible audio book her children's book "Snailsworth".

the show is a fun sixty minutes for all to enjoy.

You can listen to the radio show at

A Book and a Chat with Tina Field Howe"


Or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

Tina Field Howe Show

You can find out more about the many talents of Tina, her books and the artists appearing in the audio version of the story at.


Alysabooks


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A BOOK AND A CHAT "Flying Solo"

Unfortunately my guest did not turn up, so the show was another solo event.

During the show I explained about the YA Radio month and guests I had on the show. You can share my next weeks "Thursday Story" called "The Doll".

During the show I explained why soon you might be finding EGGO WAFFLES on Ebay as well as going through some of the up and coming events, and guests.

Listen to the show and you'll find out where you can find out more about me and my show, as well as my normal posts such as my Sunday UK Blog.

It was is thirty minutes of solo chat, but as they say "The Show Must Go On"

You can listen to the show at

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/11/19/a-book-and-a-chat-with-chamein-canton


Not the normal guest but I hope you enjoy my thirty minutes of chat

Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "James Hayman"

Someone is stealing the hearts of beautiful young woman... Find out more about his as I chat with James Hayman a tremendous new voice in crime fiction. About him and and fantastic debut novel "The Cutting"

Listen to James as he tells us all about his writing experience that lead him to write this great new novel, how he links with his hero Mike McCabe, not counting the support of the New york Giants.

You will learn about both James and his hero, how the writing of the story developed and how James got an agent via a cocktail party and his book took off from there.

James also shares with us news about his second book as well.

So why not sit back and listen to this interesting and entertaining chat

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2009/11/17/a-book-and-a-chat-james-hayman

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

James Hayman Show


You can find out more about James and his new book at

James Hayman - The Cutting


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Tim C Conlon"

Derby, CT author Tim C Conlon, writes under the name "Gimpel Lee" joins me as today's special guest.
During the show we find out what lead to him writing, and why he uses the name "Gimpel Lee."

We find out about his first book and his new release, "The Girl With the Yellow Sneakers".



This novel deals with an emotional and contemporary moral dilemma. It’s the story of four health care workers from a Catholic hospital, and a rape victim, who must come to terms with Connecticut Bill 1343 as it pertains to the mandated use of the “morning after” pill.

It is a soulful book-empathetic, humane, humble, wise-in all its observations & insights; its drama & pathos reverberate long after we put it down.

So why not sit back and listen to this interesting and entertaining chat


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond/2009/11/14/A-Book-and-a-Chat-Tim-C-Conlon

or you can download the mp3 file of the show from

Tim C Conlan


You can find out more about Tim and his new book at

http://www.thegirlwiththeyellowsneakers.com


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "M.M Anderson" (Even a Werewolf joined in the show)

M.M. Anderson has always had an active imagination and a mischievously macabre sense of humor. As a child she enjoyed scaring her parents, brother, cousins, and friends with creepy stories and Halloweenish pranks. All the while secretly suspecting that as an infant she’d been separated from her real relatives: the Addams Family. Ms Anderson is however, as we found out on tonight's show a whole lot more than that.

She has published nonfiction works, including "zoo books' and prize winning short stories, created commercial ads, written music, and penned the lyrics in Turnaround for Signal 7.

As we found out during tonight's show the author wrote the first of what looks like being a series of these books in dedication to her late father.

There are many werewolf themed books out there, but this one give new life to the Genre. With action, romance, comedy and just a little bit of the unknown. M.M Anderson takes the reader into the world she creates. She not only gave life to unique characters, but she created a whole new world in which they live in.

Written, with "tongue in cheek" humor "Werewolf Dreams" has already been enjoyed by people of all ages, the much awaited sequel to Werewolf Dreams... Werewolf Love: Until Death Do Us Part, which will probably be released in 2011, and the third in the series will follow down the line.


So sit back and share a fun thirty minutes entertainment, where we even have a call in from a Werewolf, as I chat with author M.M.Anderson.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond/2009/11/11/A-Book-and-a-Chat-MM-Anderson

or on my radio show blog spot at


http://abookandachat.blogspot.com


Find out more about the author at: http://www.mmanderson.net


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Renee Hand"

Renee Hand writes because it is a passion in her heart. She is a home school parent and likes to review and interview authors of children's books that inspire and educate our youth today in some way.

Renee is author of four books to my credit - two romance novels and two books for my children’s detective series. I am an award winning author and have won two awards, one Best Book Award and one National Literary Award for best romance.

Renee talks about her early years onto her success with her two romance novels one of which "Seduction of a lonely Heart" has won a National Literary Award for Best Romance of 2007.

The talk then moved to her latest children's (though adults will love them as well) mystery series "The Crypto-Capers". Where a group of detectives who unravel crimes by solving cryptograms that criminals leave behind.

Listen as we chat about her first book the wonderfully titled "The Case of the Missing Sock" and her second and recently released third books in the series "The Case of Red Rock Canyon" and "The Legend of the Golden Monkey". Renee even shares with us about a new series she is bringing out.

So sit back and share a fun thirty minutes as I chat with Renee Hand.


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond/2009/11/10/A-Book-and-a-Chat-Renee-Hand

or on my radio show blog spot at


http://abookandachat.blogspot.com


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Paige Ray"

My special guest today is Paige Ray a young inspiring author, who has chosen the literary path after becoming a wife and mother, and who now is making her way in the writers world.

Listen as Paige tells us about her early steps along the writing highway. How groups such as "GOODREADS" help would be authors, and where the path ahead might take her.

How events such as "NaNoWriMo" help and encourage people to write.

Joining me as I discuss how she came to take the first steps along the writing pathway and the people of groups that have helped her.

Listen and learn with this enjoyable thirty minutes and remember the name "Paige Ray" for the future.

You can find out more about Paige at http://paigeray.blogspot.com

So join me as I chat with Paige Ray her works and her life, as she is my guest on today's "A Book and a Chat"

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond/2009/11/09/A-Book-and-a-Chat-Paige-Ray

or on my blog spot at

http://acrossthepond-storyheart.blogspot.com


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Jacqueline Wales"

Jacqueline Wales is known the world over as The Black Belt Millionaire. Her unique programs have helped women around the globe develop strong personal success, confident communication and clear visions of their goals. She is the author of five books including The Fearless Factor.

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland and began her motivational career from the steps of her tenement building when she advised the children in the neighborhood about how to avoid fights! She has been a global nomad for most of her life and has lived in several countries.


Jacqueline is also the author of a semi-autobiographical novel When The Crow Sings, and recorded a CD of original songs written and produced by her called Secrets of the Sun. For five years she was lay-cantor for synagogues in Paris and Amsterdam during High Holiday services.

Listen as we discuss how she came to write her book "THE FEARLESS FACTOR" and how people can help themselves through life.

An interesting and enjoyable thirty minute chat for everybody to learn from and enjoy.

So join me as I chat with Jacqueline her works and her life, as she is my guest on todays "A Book and a Chat"


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond/2009/11/07/A-BOOK-AND-A-CHAT-with-Jacqueline-Wales

or on my blog spot at

http://acrossthepond-storyheart.blogspot.com


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Harmony from PAYA"

I have blogged about PAYA and the fantastic work that Harmony, Yan and Josh Berk have done to support YA literature in Pennsylvania. So it was with great pleasure that I had Harmony along with a couple of other dial in guest on my show today.

PAYA, Bringing (More) YA to PA, is an initiative started by book bloggers Harmony and Yan with help from Tenner author and PA librarian, Josh Berk, in response to dramatic Pennsylvania state budget cuts that have reduced library funding by more than 25%.

Since I grew up in Pennsylvania, this struck a chord with me. Plus, I think it is absolutely amazing and impressive that Harmony, a just-turned 15 year old, and Yan, a 17 year old student, have taken this kind of initiative and done such an incredible job organizing a website, book drive, and auction, with plans for an annual Philadelphia YA Book Festival beginning summer 2010. Oh, and that’s in addition to their regular book blogging and schoolwork.

The show explains how PAYA came about, and what it is doing to help schools and library's in PA. Share the knowledge of how three young people have taken on the responsibility to help Young Adult Readers in Pennsylvania and how you to can help PAYA.

After all as Kat one of the dial in guests commented.

"Everybody should be able to read a book no matter what state or country they live in."

You can find out more about PAYA at


http://bringya2pa.blogspot.com

Join me as I chat with Harmony as she is my guest on todays "A Book and a Chat"

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond/2009/11/07/A-Book-and-a-Chat-with-HAMRONY

or on my blog spot at

http://acrossthepond-storyheart.blogspot.com


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Gale Laure"

Gale Laure, a native Texan, is the international selling author of "Evolution of a Sad Woman". The book is a mystery, suspense, thriller, romance all rolled into one, and as was discovered during the radio show, her next book will even as Sci-Fi to that list.


Evolution Of A Sad Woman is a story that works on multiple levels; beneath the surface of a murder mystery lies the heart of a tale of the incomparable, enduring power of true love. As equally integral parts of her past, each of Kizzy’s five heirs managed to carve out their own special places in her heart, and, thus, subsequently plays a unique role in solving the mystery of her fate. By highlighting the genuine, heartfelt nature of their bonds, author Gale Laure helps the reader reach a higher appreciation of the emotional intricacy of her tale, and, ultimately, of love itself.

Written in a style all will enjoy, while this is Gale's first book it will certainly not be her last.

From having to re-write her novel when her computer crashed to saving her second book from the jaws of a hurricane. Stop by and listen to the fun thirty minutes as we discuss items virtual book tours, to where Kizzy the books female character might have developed from.

Join me as i chat with Gale Laure and her writing as she is my guest on todays "A Book and a Chat"

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond/2009/11/03/A-Book-and-a-Chat-Gale-Laure

or on my blog spot at

http://acrossthepond-storyheart.blogspot.com


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"

A Book and a Chat with "Courtney J. Webb"

Over the weeks, I've had guest calling parked at the side of the road, guest calling from up in the mountains or on a trail through the wilds. I've had guests from Canada and England, however today my show with Courtney J Webb was something different. Courtney is in Australia, and with the aid of a bottle of Prune Juice (that could cause some issues later on) joined the show at 2am in the morning her time.

Of course the fact that we are both from England even though thousands of miles a part meant we had lots to talk and laugh about.

I was using a new phone and it does seem to have a bit of an echo on it, so that needs to be sorted out, but I'm sure you can still enjoy the fun and laughter as I talk to Courtney about her and her book "Immaculate Deception"

Immaculate Deception is a rollicking look at sex, religion, crime and relationships in one delicious read. The novel follows the exploits of Craig Connery, a sexy ex-con whose split-second decision to take another man’s identity puts him in the most unlikely position: that of impersonating a priest.

Now, this decidedly nonreligious man must make it as a man of God. His first mission? Running a nursing home in regional Australia.

What follows is a high-stakes farce of biblical proportions as Craig dissembles his way through a life he knows nothing about. Along the why, he’ll glimpse a world whose secrets rival his own—and discover the shocking truth about the church, the elderly, and himself.


So why not listen to this fun thirty minutes as we discuss items from Marmite to Religion, listen and find out all about Courtney J Webb and her writing as she is today's guest on "A Book and a Chat"

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond/2009/10/31/A-Book-and-a-Chat-Courtney-J-Webb

or on my blog spot at

http://acrossthepond-storyheart.blogspot.com


Barry



BARRY EVA (Storyheart)

Author of Young Adult Romance/Fiction book
"Across the Pond"