A Book and a Chat with Sandy Armstrong

About a year ago, my guest on today's show Sandy Armstrong came along to share with us a book that was just right for the Christmas time of year

I hate to upset some people, and it might not be PC, even call me old-fashioned, but at this time of year I say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Christmas”, I wish those of the Jewish faith “Happy Chanukah” but I have no idea how Kwanzaa came along, except that is was some bodies idea in 1966. I think people should have the right to celebrate how they want to, without the so called PC people stating they can’t sing carol’s or hold children’s nativity services without if being “politically correct”.

So saying I am very pleased to have back on the show Sandy, one of the co author of a book, which celebrates part of the Christmas story, but from a slightly different viewpoint.

Sandy Armstrong is one of the co-authors of the wonderful little book “My Journey to Bethlehem”, with fellow author Mona Brown Ketner, she produced this book over ten years ago, and like the journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem (about 70 miles) it took a little time complete.

The result is a book, well worth waiting for, the illustrations by Amy Tiller, matching the charming story and the way each page being shared by a verse from the bible as well as the actual story have, as Sandy shared during the show, has been extremely well received by readers.

About My Journey to Bethlehem:

Travel to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus with Mary and Joseph as the journey is told from the donkey s perspective.

Extra special treats for breakfast, new blanket, everyone packing their bags. What is going on? Who is Caesar Augustus and what are taxes?

The donkey learns that he has the honor of ensuring a smooth ride for Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.

Sharing with other animals in the stable, where there is warmth, fresh straw for the donkey to eat, a soft bed for the baby. The donkeys blanket is even used to swaddle baby Jesus.

An angel appears to the shepherds keeping watch over the sheep to announce the birth of the Savior.

As we heard there is a new book due out next year about the donkeys grandson, which is written in the same format sharing the story, with pictures and texts from the bible. During the show we even came up with an idea for a third book...

"My Journey to Bethlehem" is a book rightly stated for people of all ages, and I can see many a child sitting on their grandmother’s lap as they share this wonderful story together.

So listen now and share an interesting, and entertaining show as I chat with my special guest today on A Book and a Chat with Sandy Armstrong

Barry
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A Book and a Chat with Tina Field Howe

Along my 550 shows I have got to know many authors, some I have even met. However today’s guest Tine Field Howe I have not only met, but joined in her audio show narrating some of the characters during an “open to the public” sample of her award winning audio book taken from the “The Tellings of Xunar-kun Series!”.

I first came across this multi-creative lady with her children book “Snails-worth” which both my children loved. It was interesting to hear during the show that this book has now also been made into an audio, with several of the cast from the “The Tellings of Xunar-kun Series!”, taking roles in the Snails-worth audio.

From Snails-worth I was captivated by the first in the Xunar-kun “Alysa of the Fields”  which received many rave reviews and awards and was soon followed by book two “The TrailFolk of Xunar-ku” which again won the multi-talented Tina many awards an plaudits.

Book three of the series we learned is now in the design stage, having taken somewhat of a back seat as Tina has moved into Screen writing again creating several items ranging from a Romantic/Thriller to a horror movie score.

It would seem no matter what this talented lady turns her hand to, success is never far away.

About Alysa of the Fields (Also and award winning audio book)

Hidden deep in the mountains of planet Xunar-kun, the Field Folk clan believed themselves to be the only remaining people, other than the distant Trailmen, to inhabit their warn-torn world. They were wrong. In coming to realize her individuality, Alysa—a young woman of the Folk—risks all to save her people from certain peril. As a result, long-hidden truths are revealed, age-old hatreds are healed, and Alysa leads her people to a new way of life.

About The TrailFolk of Xunar-ku

It is four cycles later. The Folk and Trailmen have accepted that they are part of something greater than themselves. They have come together as “the Seekers”. Their purpose: to find the true Parents of the Orphans. But they find something much more insidious and more lethal than any threat they have faced before.

As one reviewer wrote about the audio book…

Alysa of the Fields, by Tina Field Howe, has already been hailed as a magical fantasy masterpiece. Now the author has taken her story to a new level, creating a mesmerizing innovation that will have an enlightening impact on the world of audio books.

Well now that Tina is hitting the big screen trail, who knows what other masterpieces we will be able to enjoy from Tina Field Howe.

 

So listen now and share an interesting, and entertaining show as I chat with my special guest today on A Book and a Chat with Tina Field Howe

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with Caroline Star Rose

Back in December of 2011 I had on my show the first author from the Class of 2K12, the debut YA authors for 2012. It was a little strange having a 2k12 in 2011, but as we learned at the time it was due to the book originally planned for release in late 2011 being deferred to January 2012 (clear as mud…I know).

As we near the e3nd of 2012 it was great to have Caroline Star Rose back on the show to let us know how her year with the fantastic novel “May B” has gone since we last spoke to her.

The book has already won several awards and I believe firmly put Caroline on the YA/Mid Grade map, in fact just checking out Goodread’s for instance I see there are no less than 315 reviews for her book.

“May B” is a fast-paced novel, written in beautiful and riveting verse, a book that can and has been enjoyed by people of all ages.

About “May B" (taken from Caroline’s Web Site)

I watch the wagon

until I see nothing on the open plain.

For the first time ever,

I am alone.

May is helping out on a neighbor’s homestead—just until Christmas, her pa promises. But when a terrible turn of events leaves her all alone, she must try to find food and fuel—and courage—to make it through the approaching winter. 

This gorgeous novel in verse by Caroline Starr Rose will transport you to the Kansas prairie—to the endless grassland, and to the suffocating closeness of the sod house where May is stranded.

May’s eloquent yet straightforward voice, and her bravery, determination, and willingness to risk it all will capture your heart. 

As we found out during the show Caroline has continued to be busy not just with promoting

Based on the traditional rhyme, “Over in the Meadow” (due out 2014), this picture book follows the animals of the Louisiana shoreline as they prepare for and withstand a hurricane. Also she has been working on a children book.

 

So listen now and share an interesting, and entertaining show as I chat with my special guest today on A Book and a Chat with Caroline Star Rose

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with Jack L Brody

On today’s “A Book and a Chat” I talk with Jack L Brody author of the suspense thriller, “The Moroni Deception”.

Jack is x-military, and an avid traveler who dabbled with screen plays during his army days and afterwards went to film school to learn the screen writing craft. These screen plays might have made him famous, but you’ll have to listen to the show to find out just why.

Always fascinated by history, politics and architecture,  Jack used this love to not only write “The Moroni Deception", but also on another two books he has underway.

About “The Moroni Deception”: (Taken from Blogcritics)

The presidential election is just around the corner and it looks as though charismatic Republican candidate and Utah senator Brockston Ratchford is going to win. The fact that his wife has been brutally murdered and his daughter kidnapped has only gained him public sympathy.

However, his wife isn't the only one whose throat has been cut from ear to ear and whose forehead has been marked with strange symbols. A retired history professor by the name of Martin Koplanski has suffered the same fate, and the fact that he's the author of a book that apparently doesn't sit well with the powers that be in the Mormon Church doesn't look like a coincidence. 

New York Times journalist Chenault begins working on the story. With the help of Rachel Potter, a fledgling reporter for the The Salt Lake Tribune, he sets out to investigate the murders. Soon, a dark grim history begins to emerge, one of ancient artifacts, secret societies, and a mysterious prophecy that points to none other than Senator Ratchford.

Who, in fact, is The Prophet? Who is meant to be The Great Restorer? As the clock ticks and the presidential election approaches, the bodies pile up.

The book is a fast moving page-turner in the tradition of The DaVinci Code, one that will be relished by fans of suspense thrillers.

As one reviewer put it…

This is a page-turner political thriller that will keep you wanting more! If you like Dan Brown's novels then you will certainly love this book! The Dan Brown comparisons are inevitable; however this book has been well researched and presents facts about the Mormon religion that I did not know. 

This book is very relevant to our political times particularly now and I think that anyone would find it a very interesting, exciting, and enlightening novel. Definitely one of the better books that I have read recently! I hope that the author has another book that I can read!


So listen now and share an interesting, and entertaining show as I chat with my special guest today on A Book and a Chat with Jack L Brody

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with Chris Redding

When Chris Redding was ten years old she wrote a short story for a school assignment about an old lady who kept cats for which she not only received an “A” but also read to her class mates. As she read the story to the silent class, the previously geeky, four-eyed know it all realized that via this story she suddenly had the respect of her class mates, and that being a writer was going to be her way forward.

While she studied journalism and actually got a job on a newspaper her actual creative flame, like so many others was dimmed by life and every day requirements. It was not until years later that she finally started along the author path.

Chris’s first book “The Drinking Game” while not an overnight success schooled her through the work of writing and producing a novel, this was followed by “Corpse Whisperer” a paranormal “who done it” that has you guessing from the first page. The book received several good reviews some mentioning the humor, which mixed with her snappy and sometime humorous dialog. The humor was for front in her next offering “A View to a Kilt”.

One reviewer wrote about "A View to a Kilt”….

Chris Redding writes a murder mystery filled with twists and turns designed to keep you on the edge of your seat, regardless of whether you're wearing a kilt or not. Political interference, a fiesty and funny heroine and cops with their own agendas all make this story a fast and fun ride. I enjoyed the book and will not hesitate to read this author again.

Now Chris has returned to the murder mystery style with her latest two books, “Incendiary” and he latest novel “Blonde Demolition”.

About “Blond Demolition”: (Taken from Amazon)

You just can’t hide the past…

Mallory Sage lives in a small, idyllic town where nothing ever happens. Just the kind of life she has always wanted. No one, not even her fellow volunteer firefighters, knows about her past life as an agent for Homeland Security.

Former partner and lover, Trey McCrane, comes back into Mallory's life. He believes they made a great team once, and that they can do so again. Besides, they don't have much choice. Paul Stanley, a twisted killer and their old nemesis, is back.

Framed for a bombing and drawn together by necessity, Mallory and Trey go on the run and must learn to trust each other again--if they hope to survive. But Mallory has been hiding another secret, one that could destroy their relationship. And time is running out.

Reviewers have said about “Blonde Demolition”…

"An explosive thriller as taut as a tripwire." --Scott Nicholson, author of Liquid Fear

"A tapestry of intrigue, love, and adventure." --Bri Clark, author of Glazier 

"An old flame, a new danger, and just the right number of twists pull you thru to the end." --Linda J. Parisi, author of Noble Heart.

So listen now and share an interesting, and entertaining show as I chat with my special guest today on A Book and a Chat with Chris Redding

Barry

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