A Book and a Chat with Philip L Davidson

Sometimes I have guests on the show whose real life adventures and tales are better than any book that could be written. My guest today Philip L Davidson is one such person.

A Vietnam Vet, he found himself in Berlin, one of the very few people tasked with guarding the Nazi war criminal Rudolf Hess. Hess was the last remaining prisoner in Spandau, the entire prison complex was maintained for this one inmate. After leaving the Armed Services he moved on to an even more exciting career, a law enforcement officer, a teacher, a coach, and now a Civil Rights Lawyer.

Not that his book “DREAMER” is his first dip into literature. Back in 1979 he wrote a text book, I think the title might give the subject matter away, ‘SWAT’. This was the text adopted across the countries police forces to develop SWAT teams, much of what he wrote still be the bases for teaching today.

In his debut novel “Dreamer” the major theme is the internal squabbles and conflict that went on within Argentina following the demise of the Peron’s. When the military ruled with an iron fist and tens of thousands of people went missing, tortured and then killed by the military Junta. Being around the time of the Falkland invasion, of course as an Englishman it brings back to me much of what went on at that time.

Another theme that runs throughout Dreamer is good versus evil, God versus Satan. In the interview we explored this at some length. Phil himself, I think, has been a little surprised by what some reviewers and readers have said about this aspect.

Somehow, someway, Dreamer has been labeled as Christian Literature.
It is a book that will appeal to many from the religious to the readers of a good action/thriller and is one the books of the summer.

We also heard about Philip’s next book “The Purple Panther” which hopefully he’ll be back to chat about when the book is launched.

So listen to an interesting and hugely entertaining show as I spend thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with today Philip L Davidson "

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with C.S.Lakin

When I read that my guest on today’s show had written that she” prefers to write than even eating chocolate,” I thought this is a lady I’d love to have on the show. C.S. Lakin (Susanne) did not let me down, in an hour full on entertainment and interesting facts she shared with us much of her path to literary success as well as what she has to share with us in the future.

She wrote her first novel over twenty three years ago, and got picked up almost straight away by a top literary agent. But it was not an overnight success, writing subjects from suspense and mystery to sci-fi it never really happened. That is until the last couple of years, when two of her books were published within months of each other.

Her contemporary fiction novel “Someone to Blame” won the Zondervan First Novel contest in 2009. The book is full of tension, written with scenes and characters that make you wanting to keep turning the page, keeping the reader guessing as to what happens next.

At the same time she produced “The Wolf of Tebron” her first book in her fantasy series “The Gates of Heaven”. With book four of the series already written, and at least three more yet to come, this fantasy series is going to prove hugely popular.

C.S. Lakin has not just taken over the mantel from C.S. Lewis for adult fairytale/fantasy writing, but with her other writing has set her literary level of success to something that others will be looking up to.

So listen to an interesting and entertaining show as I spend sixty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with C.S.Lakin"

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with Cheryl C. Malandrinos

The name Cheryl C. Malandrinos my guest on the show today, may not be one that drops from readers lists, however it is one known by many authors who have been on virtual tours. Cheryl, is one of the tour guides for the wonderful virtual tour group “Pump Up Your Book”.

I was also lucky enough to join Cheryl as a member of a panel talking about the use of the internet for authors at “Write Angles 25”.

Now Cheryl is herself touring with her wonderful children’s book “Little Sheppard”.

As well as writing and being a Tour Coordinator for Pump Up Your Book, Cheryl is a freelance writer and editor, a regular contributor for Writer2Writer, her articles focus on increasing productivity through time management and organization.

About “The Little Sheppard”

“The Little Sheppard” is a lovely story that tells the birth of Jesus through the eyes of a 5 year old shepherd boy named Obed.

Obed's story gives a fresh and heartwarming view of what it must have been like for a child to have witnessed such a great event. While the book is marked as one for ages 4-8, though with its bright illustrations and sweet story, it will certainly be a hit with all ages!

This book would be a wonderful addition to any Christian family library and perfect to read for a bedtime story.

Through a really interesting an entertaining show we heard how the story went from being originally aimed at the adult market to a story being seen through the eyes of a young child.

Cheryl also shared with us about her recent winning of a picture book month where she had to come up with a different idea throughout the whole of November for a picture book.

With other books already in the production line, and as proved last month many ideas for future book, I’m sure we will hear more of Cheryl C. Malandrinos as an author.

So listen to an interesting and entertaining show as I spent thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with Cheryl C. Malandrinos"

Barry

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