A Book and a Chat with "Douglas Abrams"

Listen to today's tremendously entertaining "A BOOK AND A CHAT with Douglas Carlton Abrams"

Douglas Carlton Abrams is a former editor at the University of California Press and HarperSanFrancisco. Abrams writes fact-based fiction that tells an exciting story while at the same time changing the world we live in. His first book, The Lost Diary of Don Juan, has been published in thirty countries around the world and was recently optioned for film.

Listen how we discuss his new book "Eye of the Whale" a page-turning blend of great storytelling and the latest insights of the world's leading environmental scientists.

Learn that to aid his work as a writer, he learned to sword fight dance, swam with whales and even dived with sharks.

A fun and entertaining thirty minutes for all to listen to and enjoy

Direct link is

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond/2009/08/18/A-BOOK-AND-A-CHAT-with-Douglas-Carlton-Abrams

or on my blog at

http://acrossthepond-storyheart.blogspot.com

Take a break and enjoy a fun thirty minutes as I chat with Douglas Carlton Abrams




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

A Book and a Chat saved by JD Glasscock

Tonight's Book and a Chat was saved by the Alexander Graham Bell, actually more like Saved by JD Glasscock. Yes that is his real name, so please don't try and put any weird French accent o silence letters as one might have a silent P as in bath.

My original guest though I checked up about 2/3 hours before the show with their agent if they were able to be a guest (having already dropped once before) dropped out with illness about 45minutes before tonight's program.

Many anxious emails, face book entries and twitters later, April Robbins the guiding light behind Red River Writers put me in touch with me guest JD Glasscock.

JD has just brought out a book entitled "Street Hymns to the Disconnected" a compilation of some of his better poems and lyrics out of my ten chapbooks as well as some of his short films and an excerpt from one of his feature films.

JD was formally a front man for the band Sofa King for many years as well as a music promoter and a slam poet. He quit all that three years ago to focus on film/novels, he had writing over 19 years, since starting out as a slam poet in 1990.

Listen to another enjoyable thirty minute as JD and Barry discuss things from the real orange County and tattoo's o his journey though creative writing to this release of his book "Street Hymns to the Disconnected"

Listen and enjoy a fun thirty minutes at...

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond

or else at my blog at


http://acrossthepond-storyheart.blogspot.com





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

Literary Saturday - what is "Christian Literature"?

Normally I blog on a Saturday about that days radio guest, however today I did not have a radio show. The reason being this morning I was a guest speaker/panelist at a Connecticut Authors and Publishers (CAPA) event.

As stated on the program...

"During the first several minutes of the program, each panelist will share a brief story of an appearance to promote their book. Following this first segment, a Question & Answer period will follow, where each panelist can attempt to provide his or her "best answer" to the questions posed by the audience, based on their experience. The venues may include libraries, bookstores, other book sale venues, television and radio."

My chat and answers went down really well with promoting as I always do the use of the internet for publicity and just getting your name out there. Of course I mentioned my favorite subject the fantastic YA Bloggers that are out there, or as I call them the "Sham Wow" of YA literature.

One question I was asked, and it has been asked before is if my book is a "Christian Book?"

What are Christian books, Christian Authors etc, what does it mean?

I mean to say.. ones mans Christianity is another mans Judaism. Words like bloody and hell are in the Bible, yet used as "Bloody Hell" which is a common saying in England, might be classed as bad langauge.

Some reviewers/readers have said great for teens teen and good "Christian Book" others have said some bad language...(not sure where unless we are talking about "bloody hell")

Basically I'm lost. I mean what about all the "begating" in the bible, and after all were not Adam and Eve were the first sex experts?

Any way I think the book might be classed as a good Christian book, but then I could have just been agreeing to sell copies and possibly be a guest speaker at an event or two.

So if anybody could explain what "Christian Literature" is, not counting the monthly news letter from your local church (at least in England), I'd be very glad.

This by the way is my church from back home in England. St Marys (East Barnet) built in 1080... yes that old, and still has many parts (walls doors, arches etc) from the original Norman building. I was christened, sang in the choir and had one wedding ceremony there.

Barry




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

Interview with Jenni - falling off the shelf blogspot

As anybody who has read me reviews interviews or heard my comments on either my own radio program or where I have been a guest, you will know I am a great believer in what I call the "Small Blogger". These are the people who read, write and live books are "The 'sham wow' of Teen/YA literature".

Name: Jenni
Blogname: Falling Off The Shelf
Blog Address: http://fallingofftheshelf.blogspot.com


How long have you been blogging?

Going on 2 months now, I’m fairly new to the blogging community.

What books do you read?

I’m a huge fan of paranomal books, but I also enjoy reading young adult, romance, mystery, chick lit, and horror.

What is your favorite book and author of 2009?

Wow this is a hard one, I’ve read so many great books this year. I’d honestly have to say Moon Called by Patricia Briggs. I’m loving her Mercy Thompson Series.

What is your favorite author/book of all time?

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, by far, it was the first romance I ever read and I’ll never forget how it made me feel. (Plus I cried my eyes out!)

How many books do you have in your library?

Wow, uh, around 600? No, I’m not kidding either, my fiance thinks I’m crazy.

How many books do you read a week?

Well, I do work a full time job, so sometimes 1 and sometimes 3, it all depends.

Not counting yours, what is your favorite blog to follow?

I honestly don’t have a favorite, but I do frequently visit Wendy’s Minding Spot, Chick With Books, So Many Books So Little Time, and Smexy Books.

When is your favorite time/location to read?

In my room early in the morning. It’s so quiet in the house, and my fiance isn’t home to bug me. I usually will just sit and read, and before I know it I’ve read through whole books.

If you could be a character in any book who would that be and why?

I’d honestly want to be a vampire, a spunky vampire (not an evil killing machine). I love reading about vamps, and I work overnight so sometimes I feel like a vampire because of my sleep habits.

Have you ever thought about or actually written a book yourself?

I’ve thought about it, but I can never seem to get it into words. I should really try before just giving up.

If you had a chance to advertise your blog in any way you could, what would you chose and why?

Oh, I’d have one of those message planes fly around my town. Haha, only because that would be completely ridiculous, but it would probably generate a lot of new readers.

If you had a chance to interview any one author who would that be and why?

I’d have to say Jeanine Frost. She seems like a really sweet person, and I absolutely love her writing. I buy her books religiously as soon as they hit the shelves.

What is one thing about you that readers might not know?

I absolutely hate picking up a new book. I know, it sounds odd, but each book to me is like a project until I actually start reading it. Once I get into the first couple of pages, it’s no longer a project, but something I want to do and can’t help but finish.

What would you like to change about you if you could?

I would say my job, but that’s not really me, that’s something I do. I would have to say I’d change my personal appearance, nothing major, a tuck here maybe a tan, lol.

Have you ever heard of a “Tree Kangaroo?”

No I have not, sounds cute though. I love animals.

If people are interested in being a guest on your blog or sending a book to you and your blog what is the best way to contact you?

Emailing me. I check my email EVERY day, and never leave a message unanswered. I’m always looking to communicate with other bloggers, so guest posts are wonderful. As for sending me a book, I love to read all sorts of things, just send a short description of your book.


Thank you for having me here! This was the first time anyone wanted to interview ME, and it was fun.


Thank you for being my guest Jenni and sharing your blog with the readers.




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

A BOOK AND A CHAT with Alley (YA Blogger)

On tonight's "Book and a Chat" my very special guest "Ally" YA blogger extraordinaire




Listen and enjoy thirty minutes of entertaining chat as Storyheart and Alley discuss about her blog "Sarcastic Humour and Chewed Pen Caps" (yeah! the English way of spelling humor), YA writing, authors, having 15 seconds of fame, strange pets and anything else we got round to discussing.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond

It is a really enjoyable and interview that I'm sure will be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Ally's Blog Sites are:

http://humourandpencaps.blogspot.com

and

http://arts-collision.blogspot.com

Any Authors who would like to contact her for book reviews etc can do so at

simply.chaotic.xx@gmail.com


You can listen to the show at.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond
or
http://acrossthepond-storyheart.blogspot.com

FAMILY PET NEWS:

One of the things that came up was my family's new pet (arrives Sunday)
A lot of Americans do not understand what a hedgehog is, though many might have seen one if they have read Beatrix Potter. As there they would meet Mrs Tiggy-Winkle. In fact there is even famous hedgehog hospital names that in England.






Any way as promised, here is our (still to be named)new pet






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

A Book and a Chat with "Joan Early"

On today's "Book and a Chat" my very special guest is award winning author "Joan Early"

http://joanearly.com


Listen and enjoy thirty minutes of enjoyable chat with Storyheart and author Joan Early, as we discuss about her new book "Look Both Ways", and anything else that we found to discuss. From Cajun food to writing and editing.

Take a thirty minute break and share this fun radio program, listen, learn and enjoy.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond



Tuesday June 23rd my special guest is author NANCY THAYER


You can listen to the show at.


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond

or

http://acrossthepond-storyheart.blogspot.com





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

Radio Guests and Other Writings

Saturdays Radio Show

My special guest on today's "Book and a Chat" was Irene Watson, Author, entrepreneur, and therapist, her life has taken her on many paths, with breakthrough results and exemplar growth, to find her authentic and true self. We chatted about her life, and her Amazon Top Ten Best Seller - "The Sitting Swing: Finding Wisdom to Know the Difference"

Check out

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Across-the-Pond

and enjoy yet another interesting and entertaining chat show.

Other Writings

Before I completed "Across the Pond" my latest novel, and honestly I am trying to write the next volume, but time hardly ever seems to available. I wrote a lot of short romance stories many of which you can read and there are about 60 of them, at http://romance2read.com

Before that however I did write some stories for younger children, in fact two of them actually go put on as musicals by junior schools in England.

I have dug a three of these stories out of the dusty pile of "items to follow up on" and they are ready for me to share them with you.

They are three stories are ones elementary children as well as those young at heart would enjoy.

THE THREE CURSES OF RIBANIA

http://romance2read.com/sirpot.mp3


I also found I'd already taken the other two stories from recordings of my TV Show I used to have on local TV


PETER AND KINGS TEAPOT

Part 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ov5xU7BcvE

Part 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHH6kxD


SIR POT AND THE GOAT

Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXABQ3T7cj0

Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae4ZFHsLN6Y

I do so hope you enjoy them



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