A Book and a Chat with Mary Carter

Mary Carter is my guest on today’s “A Book and a Chat”. She started writing at the age of four, with her first story being, The Boy and the Mouse. Then in third grade she won a story-writing contest, this time her work was about a boy and a muskrat. I’m sure there must be some deep underlining reason for this early creativity around boys and rodents that would fill pages on a psychiatrist’s report…

From this early start Mary went on to graduate from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, which is part of the Rochester Institute of Technology A background that has definitely helped her in her writing process.

In 2004 Mary decided she wanted to write a book after years of essays, letters, journals, poems, plays, and a screenplay the result of which was her first novel “She’ll Take It” a story about Melanie Zeitgar. Aspiring actress-turned-bored temp. The Queen of Divine Quips… And a total kleptomaniac. For Mel, stealing is a lot like love: she knows the right thing when she sees it...

This was followed by “Accidently Engaged”, “Sunny Side Blues” and “My Sisters Voice”. All covering different subjects yet penned with the same style, characterization and wonderful storyline that keeps her readers asking for more.
Mary’s latest book is called “The Pub Across the Pond” , Mary says about this latest book…

“Like Carlene Rivers, the main character in The Pub Across the Pond, I’ve always had a fascination with Ireland. I was also dating an Irishman at the time. And hanging out a lot in an Irish pub. I used to see advertisements for the contest Guinness used to run to ‘Win a pub in Ireland’. Basically it was a wish-fulfillment project, how amazing I always thought to just pack up your life and go run a pub in Ireland. So cool. I guess I’m always jealous, so I funnel it through my writing."

Amongst the comments made by readers of this great book is the fact that it is not your “typical Irish romance novel”, you know… big castle on the hill, etc, etc. It is a story written about Irish people, their humor and magic, friendliness including depth and warmth of their hearts and loyalties as a community.

About “The Pub Across the Pond”:

Carlene Rivers is many things. Dutiful, reliable, kind. Lucky? Not so much. At thirty, she's living a stifling existence in Cleveland, Ohio. Then one day, Carlene buys a raffle ticket. The prize: a pub on the west coast of Ireland. Carlene is stunned when she wins. Everyone else is stunned when she actually goes.

As soon as she arrives in Ballybeog, Carlene is smitten, not just by the town's beguiling mix of ancient and modern but by the welcome she receives. In this small town near GalwayBay, strife is no stranger, strangers are family, and no one is ever too busy for a cup of tea or a pint. And though her new job presents challenges--from a meddling neighbor to the pub's colorful regulars--there are compensations galore. Like the freedom to sing, joke, and tell stories and, in doing so, find her own voice. And in her flirtation with Ronan McBride, the pub's charming, reckless former owner, she just may find the freedom to follow where impulse leads and trust her heart--and her luck--for the very first time.

It is a book that all will enjoy, and will touch your heart bringing a smile to your lips and a tear to your eye.

So listen now and share an interesting and entertaining show as I spend thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with Mary Carter"... I even managed to find the clip of me singing that I promised during the show... well sort of singing...Barry singing Gypsy Rover

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with Terrell Dunnum

My guest on today’s “A Book and a Chat” is Terrell Dunnum, a school teacher and ordained non-denominational minister. He holds a master’s degree in Christian counseling from American Bible College and Seminary. He is the founder of Total Freedom Ministries, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides mentoring, biblical counseling, and basic life skills to troubled youths and families.

His debut book is “While There is Still Time” a book of prophecy revealed through poetry.

The inspiration for this book came from a series of events that transferred what many people would be consider a dream into the actuality of reality. Writing a book was not something Terrell had set out to do. In fact, the only writing he’d thought about was that which was requirement for obtaining his master’s degree in Christian Counseling.
One day the words of poetry started flowing into his mind and Terrell found himself at odd times of the day or night having to stop whatever he was doing and let the creating of these poems just take place, let the words flow from his mind, allow himself to be used to share the words.

The end result is this great book “While There is Still Time”. As one reviewer put it...

Author Terrell Dunnum uses his gift of words to express a message of faith and action in WHILE THERE IS STILL TIME. Combining scriptures that speak of a necessary sense of urgency along with the author's skill, the book takes you into what is needed in order to ensure we are making the most of the time we have here.

Time is really the operative word, since the sign of the times seem to indicate that the events we see going on in the world is leading us towards either destruction or the promise of eternal life. As with the title, the book reminds us again and again that there is a choice to be made. It is up to the reader whether he or show will heed the call.

Dunnum reminds us of the Holy Scriptures message that God is speaking to us all the time in the world and situations we see. The question then becomes 'Are we listening?' The answer could literally mean the difference between life and death.

The words that are shared in “While There is Still Time” are not preachy, they are not does and don’ts, they are just a poetic message that he shares to help with the reader that will help many along life’s bumpy roads.

So listen now and share an interesting and entertaining show as I spend thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with Terrell Dunnum".

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with Nemo James

Derek Newark aka Nemo James is my guest on today’s “A Book and a Chat” on whitch he not only shared about his great book “Just a Few Seconds” but also some of his own songs.

Nemo, dreamt of becoming a professional musician from the first time he “picked up” a guitar following a talent content disaster, where he didn’t even get on the stage.
Thought of by his friends as being the person most likely to make the big time he turned professional but was continually side tracked by the need to earn a living from music. This included such of shoots as becoming a professional squash player.
As Nemo shared with us during the show, his journey took him all over the world from private gigs for the rich and famous to some of London’s roughest pubs where the guitar can be as much for defense as for playing.

He started in the late sixties when heavy rock was born, even turning down a chance to join some newly formed band called Genesis, through to the 1980’s and 90’s when discos and electronics decimated live music dance halls.

Even the name he chose was not without it story…

Why not use Nemo. That was your grandfather’s nickname.” Grandfather Nemo was a real character who died long before I was born. He basically “sold the family jewelry” and asked nothing more from life than anonymity and playing cards at whist drives. Nemo is Latin for “no one” so he always used that when signing on at whist drives. I loved the name, but was still stuck for a surname; when suddenly the name “James” came into my head, despite not knowing anyone called James, so there was no reason why I should have thought of it. Then a couple of weeks later my dad said out of the blue “Do you know your grandfather was one of 9 children and the eldest was called James … and he was poet.”

About “Just a Few Seconds”

Just A Few Seconds is a story of one man’s experience in the music business. It is an amusing and true story of a successful freelance musician whose gigs ranged from private parties to the very rich and famous to the roughest London pubs where playing the wrong song at the wrong time meant the difference between life and death. He takes more twists, turns and knocks than a mouse trapped in a pinball machine but the ending shows how the road to success can lead us down the strangest and most desolate of paths. If you are looking for the usual rock star memoirs full of sex drugs and rock and roll then this book is not for you, but if you are interested in a unique insight into the music business that reads like a thriller then this book won’t disappoint.

If the stories we heard on the show are just a sprinkling of what are in the book then I’m sure it’s a read many will enjoy.

So listen now and share an interesting and entertaining show as I spend thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with Nemo James".

Links to Songs:

A Woman Unknown

The Poet

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with David W Huffstetler

I am very happy to welcome as today’s guest on “A Book and a Chat” thriller, well that’s one hat he wares, author David W Huffstetler.

David spent a lot of his life working for various areas of human relations, as well as weaving his way through the political maze. His journey as a senior manager with a major industrial concern took him to international venues and exposures that helped feed his urge to write "Disposable People", a dramatic expose of the working conditions and politics that engulf undocumented workers. This debut book is in the top-ten “Suggested Book” at Tufts University in Boston, MA.

This first book was followed by “Dead in Utah”

It’s the murder of the century, and it’s only 1914. Hell came to visit when thirteen-year-old Merlin Morrison watched his father and brother shot to death in their family grocery store. Joe Hill, the controversial musician and union organizer is the only suspect, and he is enough for the police and the politicians. He claims he is innocent, but no one seems to care, and Lady Justice gasps for breath as he goes to trial. The crusty Captain of Police, John Hempel, fights for the truth for Hill and pushes his way past union activists who want to free him and Copper Bosses who want to hang him. And in the middle of it all is young Merlin, trying to put his life back together and wondering if the right man is on trial. This book is inspired by a true story.

While the first two books might be classed as somewhat historical, his latest book "Blood on the Pen" is one hot thriller!

About “Blood on the Pen”

Someone is killing literary agents, and Jack Harden’s only reason to live is to find the killer. This modern-day Texas Ranger is haunted by his wife’s death a year ago and the urge to kill the drunk driver who took her, or kill himself. Enter Elsie Rodriguez, the young reporter assigned to the murders for her newspaper and ordered to stay with Jack Harden. He’s old school, tough, and doesn’t want her there. Theirs is a complex, often stormy relationship, but the big Ranger triggers something inside her, something more than her Latin temper. They weave their way from the busy streets of Dallas to the River Walk in San Antonio, across the Hill Country, and to the limestone caverns of Sonora in a desperate chase.

Can she pull Jack from the edge of sanity, back to the living? Or will it end with a psychopath taking two more lives and living to write about it?

As one five star review put it…

Blood on the Pen A great read from the first page to the last page. Very imaginative story, one I would recommend to all of my friends. Can’t wait for another one from David Huffstetler.

Well reader as we learned from David you will not have to wait too long to hear more about Elsie and Jack as a new book “Blood on the Cards” is already on the way.

So listen now and share an interesting and entertaining show as I spend thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with David W Huffstetler".

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with U.L. Harper

It’s always good to have previous guests back on the show even more so if that author has produced a new book we can chat about, though sometimes the technical gremlins seem to get in the way.
Today was one such show when U.L. Harper who was previously on the show chatting about his debut book, “The Flesh Statue“ was back to chat about his new book “The Darkness”.

However the show was a little spoiled with some form of echo on when I spoke, no matter what phone etc I used, still the best way around that was to let this great young author do most of speaking about his book, the characters and what is next for him.

For those who missed the first show, this is a brief description of “The Flesh Statue”

Tired of watching his ailing grandfather wither away from Alzheimer's, 19 year old Langley Jackson moves from his middle class home and subsequently struggles to survive in downtown Long Beach. Here he finds himself part of a social movement bent on destruction and retribution. Through all of this, Langley must decide on trying to subsist in a complicated and unlawful new world of graffiti and poetry or endure in a disheartening old one outlined by the death of his mother and his sick grandfather.

“The Darkness” as U.L describes it…

“Is a coming of age story about three young adults. Through them you witness and alien invasion. The big question being, how many would you let die to save yourself?”

As U.L shared during the program some people who like his first book are surprised at the pacing and style differences with “In Blackness”. There is also what does the book come under, “coming of age”, “science fiction”, ”horror”? To be quite honest what does it matter?

It’s a great book which has received many great reviews. I one reviewer recently wrote…

I really liked this book.

I opened it up the afternoon I received it from the author, U.L. Harper, fully intending just to have a quick glance, to get the idea of it. Well..... I didn't put it down again until I'd read the last page.

Now, it's not a rock-em-sock-em kind of story with lots of fireworks, and obvious in-your-face action. Oh, no, it's more insidious than that. :O)

The tone for most of the book is really quite level, but the author still keeps you turning pages, needing to know what will happen next.
The tone of this book is also the reason you reach the last page realizing that... hey, this could really happen, and with the world as self absorbed as it is, it could really happen this way...

Definitely looking forward to the next installment!

As we learned,that reader will not have long to wait as he is already racing through book two of “The Darkenss” series, with a third book in the pipeline.

So listen now and share an interesting and entertaining show as I spend thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with U.L. Harper".

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with Jackie Carpenter

A journey through life can be like a journey on a boat, you think you are managing and that your faith like the boat on the seas can manage any “bad weather” that comes along. Then suddenly out of a blue sky, your world like your boat is turned upside down everything that you thought and believed is now upside down.

My guest on today’s “A Book and a Chat” is Jackie Carpenter, she found her life and her faith tested beyond what most people can imagine, only to find a knew and inspiration that lead her to write her first book “The Bridge Between Cell Block A and a Miracle is Psalm 91”

Her book is based on the true story of her son Jason Veitch who was falsely accused of Felony Murder. It takes the readers through the actual Murder Trial and down the road of utter helplessness and despair endured by our family and the strong faith that brought us to a place of Victory.

Jackie explained the full story of what happened that fateful night and how her life, the lives of her family and her faith was turned upside down, like that boat in a storm I started this article with.

Jackie explains how she got the title to the book…

God gave me the Title before he gave me the Book. He asked me the question; Jackie, what was the worst part of this ordeal? I said God, that would be when Jason was incarcerated for 9 days. He then asked me; Jackie, what was the best part of this ordeal? I said, God, that would be when we got our Miracle. He then said, Jackie, what is that “Bridge” that joins the worst to the best, and it hit me like a ton of bricks, I cried, Oh God, that would be Psalm 91 God’s Shield of Protection that I had been claiming for Jason for 10 months. He said, now let’s start the book.

As we learned the outcome of what happened did end in a “happy ending” but not before her world like the boat had been turned upside down.

The tragedy led to a walk of faith, fueled by the discovery of the Book of Psalms, that ended in a miracle. The story of the faith walk, discovery, and miracle is told in The Bridge, a compelling can’t put down book that offers a way out for individuals drowning in sorrow, grief, fear, anger or shame. The story of how a tormented mother made a critical decision that allowed God to deliver a miracle is told in Georgia Justice. “God took The Bridge and used it to touch so many hurting people,” says the author. “He put me on four television shows, numerous radio interviews, in newspaper articles, and put my book in hospitals throughout America where it can be picked up by people in need. He has great plans for this Reluctant Author and those plans included using me so He could also write “Georgia Justice.”

As we also learned that voice has again continued to talk to her not only having her tell her story on numerous TV and radio shows, but now start writing a set of books for children.

So listen now and share an interesting and entertaining show as I spend thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with Jackie Carpenter".

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with Bonnie Barnett

To find out at the age of four that there was such a thing as a Dad, let alone that he famous and then add to that that he was part of a circus with all the strange sites and sounds that environment brings is something a child would remember.

Bonnie Barnett, my guest on today’s “A Book and a Chat” remembers just that, when she met her father the famous “Bobo the Clown”.

One Saturday morning four year old Bonnie’s mom; with Bonnie in tow set out to meet the man Bonnie realized was told was her father. The pair entered a very different world filled with horses and elephants, trailers and trucks and little pens filled with small barking dogs and even a giraffe. It was all a bit overwhelming for a little girl. Suddenly a large person in torn, musty clothing appeared; he had red and black and white paint on his face. Lifting Bonnie the man said, -How about a kiss for your ol daddy?-

Before long a troupe of folks appeared, some wearing face paint, some in sequined costume, they all seemed to know who Bonnie was and; they even her Mom, Dottie. Called Jojo Barnett, Dorothy was the first girl clown.

When Bobo lifted her to kiss her, someone snapped a photograph that was later used on the front page of the newspaper. Many years later, Ro Kim, an incredibly talented artist from Korea was commissioned by Bonnie to paint this moment from a tattered newspaper clipping to give to her father for his 80th birthday. Ro's artistic gift brought this memory to life, and thus begins the tale of Bobo's Daughter.

In Bonnie’s book “Bobo’s Daughter”, from that point the reader is carried along on the journey of a small girl, her tumultuous relationship with her mother and her search for the man who was her father.

Bobo was one of the world’s most famous clowns, a veteran performer for the Shrine Circus, The Ed Sullivan Show, and other productions, well known for his “little car” which now resides in the Clown Hall of Fame. (see fil clip at end of this article)

Though his star persona was always present in the periphery of her life, she rarely heard from him, and the inconsistency of her mother, a former clown herself, only exacerbated her loneliness.

As she entered adulthood, put herself through college, and sought spiritual fulfillment, Bonnie found herself seeking out her father at every turn. It wasn’t until she finally showed up at his doorstep that he stopped being a larger-than-life myth and became a very human father, full of faults, regrets, and love.

Bobo's Daughter offers the reader a peek into the man who was Bobo, the clown and some of the life experienced by those who choose a career in the circus.

What People say about "Bobo's Clown"

"I couldn't put it down . . . it's touching and contains lessons in persistence, following your heart and forgiveness. -- Lynn Polke, Dancer ,Trapeze and Aerialist Artist, Elephant Empress and Animal Trainer, Ringling Bros. Circus

"Working with hundreds of memoirists , no life story has taught me more about how to heal through love." -- Tristine Rainer, Story Editor, Television Producer, Author of Your Life As Story and The New Diary

So listen now and share an interesting and entertaining show as I spend thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with Bonnie Barnett".



Barry

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A Book and a Chat with Millie Gonzalez Martelino

Millie Gonzalez Martelino went from fifteen years of teaching, to fifteen years of banking before rising to president and CEO of a very successful mortgage company. All the time her training in literature was pressing her into creating work of her own.

Her experience from those years enabled her to produce her first book “More Cash in Your Pocket Everyday!”, another easy to read book that offers practical, easy solutions to help you keep more of your hard-earned money and rise above living from paycheck to paycheck.

This was followed by a true labor of love writing about one of her own family members in her book “The Forgotten Maestro” a biographical story of romance, betrayal, greed and lust that surrounded the musical genius of Juan de Sahagun Hernandez.

Her mother on her deathbed encouraged Millie to write, and share with the world her own experiences with God and how he can help with personal struggles and challenges in everyday life.

Her latest book entitled "Miraclets: Life's Precious Little Blessings", is a collection of inspiring, faith-infused stories that stress how we humans can get through the most challenging of times in our lives by relying on God and his Divine intervention.

As Millie says…. “My book is about the times in my own life when I needed that extra help, that additional strength, or even supernatural intervention that could fix things for me when nothing earthy or mortal could rectify the situation,” At least, that is the message I want to convey…no matter what happens call for Divine assistance…it might just surprise you.”

Amongst the everyday “Miraclets” that Milie shared with us are stories that range from the simple fact of lost sunglasses suddenly appearing to her favorite chapter in the book, which happens to be the last chapter.

“My mother was on her deathbed and I prayed to Blessed Andre Bessette to intercede for me to have an emissary escort my mother to the hereafter. I did not know much about Blessed Andre at that moment. After a series of occurrences, I was completely stunned to later find out that it was Blessed Andre himself, who came to my mother’s aid in her time of need”

Miraclets is a book that will bring a smile to your face, a tear to your eyes and is a reminder of our Humanity in Faith influenced and guided by a Divine Intervention.

So listen now and share an interesting and entertaining show as I spend thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with Millie Gonzalez Martelino".

Barry

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A book and a Chat with Testimone'

On the shows which are now heading towards number 400, we have covered many differant subjects from various points of view, today I was glad to add some poetry to the list of discussions. Not just poetry but "urban poetry" talking about the sides of life which sometimes we forget.

Testimone' my guest on today’s show has been writing poetry for many years sharing her ups and downs as well as the issues she sees. Now she has published a book called “Voices Inside My Head" (the cry of an urban mom). The book consists of over three hundred pages of words that cover life written in words from the heart.

During the show Testimone’ shared much about her life what lead her to start writing as well as much of has kept her producing such interesting and vivid poems. Written in an uncompromising style, in everyday language there are words that not only touch your soul but make you think as well.

During the show she shared several of her poems with us, and while you can hear those on the show, here is one she did not read…

IF THERE WAS A CURE FOR H.I.V.

Would the wild behaviors of my people increase or would
the excruciating pain of today’s victims cease?

Would a cure be another excuse to engage in uncontrollable and non-committed affairs with the estranged by the attraction of a meaningless stare?

- Or -

Would my people open their closed minds and leave their animalistic behaviors behind
in a prayer of forgiveness for their lustful desires?

If there was a cure for H.I.V.

Would we roll around in bed with a one-night stand in laughter
until the sun beams through our vertical blinds the morning after?

- Or -

Would we drink and celebrate in the heat of the moment as if there were no tomorrow
and enjoy the pleasures of body parts we temporarily borrowed,
while neglecting our own personal horror?

Could we as women of power allow our loneliness to die
by putting our abandonment in the dark shadows of our minds
and close our legs to soothe the heat of our most sacred place?

Would our everlasting brothas no longer admire us
as fresh pieces of meat as we parade up and down the streets?
Advertising and surrendering freely what use to be for one man’s eyes to see,
while entertaining in a bedroom of privacy and intimacy.

Unfortunately, THERE IS NO CURE FOR H……I…….V!

There is a cure in educating and controlling ourselves,
protecting and respecting ourselves, and loving and caring for ourselves.
Self-love will spread throughout the universe
and conquer the disease called H.I.V.

CAN YOU DIG IT?

Here novel is though provoking from love to drugs, abuse to gun control, so listen now and share an interesting and entertaining show as I spend thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with Testimone'".

Barry

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A Book and a Chat with MJ Allaire

Author, fellow book signer and friend MJ Allaire makes a welcome return to today’s “A Book and a Chat” to share about her books, self publishing and even appearing as a wench in the court of King Richard.
If you have seen me signing around New England would normally see me working with this great author, as the St George the knight always goes well with a person who has written about dragons.

MJ started writing her young adult fantasy series in 2005, for her eldest son, then 15, however from the first book "Dragon's Blood", MJ went on to produce “The Prisoner” and “ Dragons Tear” as books two and three of the now “Denicalis Dragon Chronicles” . Just to show she was not all about dragon as she then produced “My Blissful Life As a Submariner's Wife”

Imagine yourself as a young mother; half the world away from loved ones as a military dependent, then compound this with the much larger challenge of raising a family by yourself because your military spouse is always gone. No amount of money can replace when an active duty military member misses some of life's major milestones, such as the birth of a child, a baby's first steps, or a high school graduation. Follow one woman as she struggles to provide balance and stability to her dependent children while her husband serves his country. Her trials and tribulations will provide insight to just a few of the challenges faced by today's military family. Think you understand the life of a military dependent? Think again.

In 2010 MJ produced “Dragons Breath” book four of the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles, then took the step to move from print on demand type publishing to produce and market her own, creating her own publishing company Bookateer Publishing

Review of "Dragons Breath"

In book four of the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles series, the reader is invited to follow a group of curious children who set out on a mission to find not only each other, but also the amulets, while finding a solution to save the dragons from evil forces that rule through greed and power.

Will the children succeed through trust and determination as they follow their destiny, or will their efforts become 'Mission Impossible!' Why did the girls trust Kennard, and was he a slimy frog, or a muck dragon? Was an evil spell casted upon Kennard, and by whom? Will the girls be able to save Gruffod, and what was Lotor's intentions? Why is Nivri searching for the missing amulets, and were the dragons able to communicate with each other? What happened to Kennard when he tried to escape at an attempt for freedom, and was a bird laughing at him? How will the girls get to the other side of the mountain? Will they find food to satisfy hunger, and will Tonia ever see her brothers again? Were the rats and turtles Kennard's friends, and did they help the girls? Who provided lights for the girls as their journey began, and who guided the way?

This novel is highly recommended for all fantasy lovers. MJ Allaire takes the reader through another spectacular adventure that not only young adults would appreciate, but parents and teachers as well. The incredible story is educational as magic fills the air, while mystical creatures come to life. Time is running out as the mysterious quest continues. The clock is ticking fast, who will survive, and who will die? Will the journey end with a treasure of memories, or will it end in a nightmare? Why did the Ring of Alyshana strike an emotional chord in Kennard, and did it have special powers? Why was Zacharu held as a prisoner? Two prisoners found freedom, who were they?

Will the missing stones be found? What happens to Kennard, after the girls make it through the mountain, and who will be grieving? This book will indeed capture the imagination as the reader travels through a life-endangering odyssey. "DRAGON'S BREATH" is enchanting, delightful, and as thrilling as WILD AMERICA!

During the show MJ shared with us some of the issues and what sort advantages there can be from publishing your books yourself, before going on to tell us about her latest venture. Selling her books and being a part of the King Richards Faire in Carver MA.

With those medieval appearances spread over the next month followed by signings in the Connecticut building with fellow CAPA authors at the Big E and now book five underway I am sure the name MJ Allaire will soon be spreading around the country as a must read author for all ages.

So listen now and share an interesting and entertaining show as I spend thirty minutes sharing "A Book and a Chat with MJ Allaire".

Barry

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