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"