CONVERSATIONS with RENÉE

Please note there was a break in the transmission at almost 10 minutes in -- please be patient the intermission is not long. DEAD HEART by Brandon Ford In Brandon Ford’s Dead Heart, his protagonist, Carl, is an artist. He makes the dead beautiful in their final rest. It is important to be stunning, handsome, well at least not dead looking when all our friends come by for that final goodbye. And Carl is the expert, but Carl also has a hobby. He delivers the bodies of the dead to the highest bidder for the purpose of… Let’s just say, here I’ll let you use your imagination and whatever you think it is, believe me it’s worse. Dead Heart written by Brandon Ford is a story that will open your eyes to things you never wanted them to see, the only problem you do not know that until you have allowed your gaze to go there. So go there my friends, see what you did not want to see. Excellent job, Mr. Ford, however, I have decided on immediate cremation or interment in the back yard upon my death. Read this horror story and tell me you have not changed your mind too!

Please note there was a break in the transmission at almost 10 minutes in -- please be patient the intermission is not long. DEAD HEART by Brandon Ford In Brandon Ford’s Dead Heart, his protagonist, Carl, is an artist. He makes the dead beautiful in their final rest. It is important to be stunning, handsome, well at least not dead looking when all our friends come by for that final goodbye. And Carl is the expert, but Carl also has a hobby. He delivers the bodies of the dead to the highest bidder for the purpose of… Let’s just say, here I’ll let you use your imagination and whatever you think it is, believe me it’s worse. Dead Heart written by Brandon Ford is a story that will open your eyes to things you never wanted them to see, the only problem you do not know that until you have allowed your gaze to go there. So go there my friends, see what you did not want to see. Excellent job, Mr. Ford, however, I have decided on immediate cremation or interment in the back yard upon my death. Read this horror story and tell me you have not changed your mind too!

This is a discussion about writing with the author of the Regan McHenry mystery series. Nancy is a successful author and publisher and she will be here to dicuss that success and share some of her secrets. Backyard Bones The Death Contingency Buying Murder The Widow's Walk League Regan McHenry is a Santa Cruz, California, Realtor whose work puts her in the midst of mystery, mayhem, and murder. The amateur sleuth uses tools and techniques she's learned during her career and skills she's honed as a keen observer of human nature to solve mysteries - just not always soon enough to stay out of trouble. She's aided in her sleuthing by her husband, Tom Kiley, a computer programmer turned real estate broker, and by her friend Dave Everett, a cop reassigned as a police public relations ombudsman after losing an eye in the line of duty. All now available on Amazon Kindle.

This is a discussion about writing with the author of the Regan McHenry mystery series. Nancy is a successful author and publisher and she will be here to dicuss that success and share some of her secrets. Backyard Bones The Death Contingency Buying Murder The Widow's Walk League Regan McHenry is a Santa Cruz, California, Realtor whose work puts her in the midst of mystery, mayhem, and murder. The amateur sleuth uses tools and techniques she's learned during her career and skills she's honed as a keen observer of human nature to solve mysteries - just not always soon enough to stay out of trouble. She's aided in her sleuthing by her husband, Tom Kiley, a computer programmer turned real estate broker, and by her friend Dave Everett, a cop reassigned as a police public relations ombudsman after losing an eye in the line of duty. All now available on Amazon Kindle.

Renee's Top Ten List for 2011 1.  Potter's Field -- by Gina Gaudet,  Phil Bannister,  Autumn Rose Wood, T. G. Reaper, Cindy Parker, Devlin Giroux, Leah Kalis-Denda, Dennis Neely,   Donrad, John Schwabe -- anthology 2.    Lost Angel Walkabout  by  Linda Ballou -- travel log 3.    Island Girl -- by Lynda Simmons -- literary fiction 4.    Follow the Falcon by Steve Kendall - mystery 5.    The Widow's Walk League by Nancy Lynn Jarvis -- mystery 6.    Murderous Intellectuals by Jonathan Maxwell -- historical literature 7.    The Farm by Walter P. Honsinger -- literary fiction 8.    Songs From the Heart: melodies of the Soul by Byron Garrett -- poetry 9.    The Movie by Bosley Gravel -- literary fiction 10.  Torture at the Back Forty by Mike Dauplaise -- true crime

Renee's Top Ten List for 2011 1.  Potter's Field -- by Gina Gaudet,  Phil Bannister,  Autumn Rose Wood, T. G. Reaper, Cindy Parker, Devlin Giroux, Leah Kalis-Denda, Dennis Neely,   Donrad, John Schwabe -- anthology 2.    Lost Angel Walkabout  by  Linda Ballou -- travel log 3.    Island Girl -- by Lynda Simmons -- literary fiction 4.    Follow the Falcon by Steve Kendall - mystery 5.    The Widow's Walk League by Nancy Lynn Jarvis -- mystery 6.    Murderous Intellectuals by Jonathan Maxwell -- historical literature 7.    The Farm by Walter P. Honsinger -- literary fiction 8.    Songs From the Heart: melodies of the Soul by Byron Garrett -- poetry 9.    The Movie by Bosley Gravel -- literary fiction 10.  Torture at the Back Forty by Mike Dauplaise -- true crime

“Potter’s Field: Voices From a Creative Community.” Within Potter's Field a spirited group of writers share their stories and challenge notions of the ordinary, of the conventional, and of the norm. Here lies murder, tragedy, horror, humor, sadness, and adventure with a spoonful of self-reflection. The Potter's Field theme was brought to light at a Lost Word Writer's meeting long ago. Whatever Potter's field meant to the writer, this was criteria for the "Potter's Field" anthology. The result? A completed anthology from writers of a wide range of writing styles and genres. The Iron Gates, Unmarked Graves, Ghosts, Humor in the Boneyard (one of my favorites), Tortured Souls, Wrongful Deaths, and Eulogies. A Word From the Lost Word Writers Group and author Biographies sum up this intriguing collection of works. It also boasts wonderful photographs from two of the authors.  Learn more at www.lostwordwriters.com 

“Potter’s Field: Voices From a Creative Community.” Within Potter's Field a spirited group of writers share their stories and challenge notions of the ordinary, of the conventional, and of the norm. Here lies murder, tragedy, horror, humor, sadness, and adventure with a spoonful of self-reflection. The Potter's Field theme was brought to light at a Lost Word Writer's meeting long ago. Whatever Potter's field meant to the writer, this was criteria for the "Potter's Field" anthology. The result? A completed anthology from writers of a wide range of writing styles and genres. The Iron Gates, Unmarked Graves, Ghosts, Humor in the Boneyard (one of my favorites), Tortured Souls, Wrongful Deaths, and Eulogies. A Word From the Lost Word Writers Group and author Biographies sum up this intriguing collection of works. It also boasts wonderful photographs from two of the authors.  Learn more at www.lostwordwriters.com 

An Interview with Blues great Ken Tucker! Genre: Blues / Christian / Folk Website   http://kentucker.weebly.com/ Ken Tucker has 27 years experience as a guitarist, songwriter, and performer. He has played for several groups over the years including,Christian Music Legend, Larry Norman. Canadian Rocker, Lindsay Ell, Darrell Mansfield, as well as sharing the stage with the extraordinary, Shawn Mullins. Josh Hammond, Ken's occasional music partner and collaborator, is a harmonica playing and guitar picking force of nature. In spite of their diverse musical upbringings, they compliment each other amazingly well. Ken's gravelly, baritone voice is a perfect blend for Josh's high tenor harmonies. They have been getting lots of airplay in the US and overseas. If blues, gospel, folk, americana, and old school country is your forte', then you will find a musical friend in BackPorch Pilgrims. Check 'em out. Go ahead... you know you want to.

An Interview with Blues great Ken Tucker! Genre: Blues / Christian / Folk Website   http://kentucker.weebly.com/ Ken Tucker has 27 years experience as a guitarist, songwriter, and performer. He has played for several groups over the years including,Christian Music Legend, Larry Norman. Canadian Rocker, Lindsay Ell, Darrell Mansfield, as well as sharing the stage with the extraordinary, Shawn Mullins. Josh Hammond, Ken's occasional music partner and collaborator, is a harmonica playing and guitar picking force of nature. In spite of their diverse musical upbringings, they compliment each other amazingly well. Ken's gravelly, baritone voice is a perfect blend for Josh's high tenor harmonies. They have been getting lots of airplay in the US and overseas. If blues, gospel, folk, americana, and old school country is your forte', then you will find a musical friend in BackPorch Pilgrims. Check 'em out. Go ahead... you know you want to.

“The Mortal Vampire” is a psychological thrill ride that will have you guessing till the end with a surprising twist. Set in the thriving outskirts of San Antonio, Texas this thriller will have you second guessing your reasoning and leave you thirsting for more. The story is based on the novel by EW Bradfute. Detectives, Alexander Stephens and Jennifer Hill investigate a new string of murders being done in the fashion of a vampire draining the blood from the victims through two punctures in the neck and in daylight. Weird things begin to happen and it all seems to center around the local hospital. Hill finds herself romantically involved with a rookie officer who is the focus of Stephens’ suspicion until a second vampire releases his animalistic urges and crosses the line. Stephens and Hill find are now in the middle of a battle between two vampires, one that is obvious and one that remains out of their grasps. Can Stephens and Hill track down the elusive vampire or are they in for a brand new terror that they could never be prepared for? “The Mortal Vampire” is set to be a three part series and will continue to be a psychological thriller all the way. Within the second of the series the actual medical terms and myths of vampires will be revealed forcing the audience to take a new look at their view of vampires and begin to question if the person sitting next to them in the theater is a vampire or not. http://www.themortalvampire.net/Home.html E. W. wears many hats, and is also known for his extremely popular BTR Show Pairanormal. Pairanormal, spelled funny but has a very serious research team. Pair is 2 and your hosts bring you informing and intriguing investigations each week. They are A Normal pair that really gives you the version of the X-Files in REAL LIFE situations. Together, with their team of Ghost Hunters, Clairvoyants, Believers, and Skeptics, they will give you the most entertaining investigative shows around.

EZ Read Inc. was founded in 2010 as an eBookstore and a rebellious new eBook publisher. With the simple goal of uniting writers and readers, we strive to clear the storm clouds of publishing and bring eBook content to readers without proprietary restrictions, without any fuss. With over 200,000 pay titles and the entire free Google library, eBooks are sold in PDF and ePub and can be read on a massive selection of devices. But more than this, our eBookstore strives to provide personal recommendations and thoughtful book selections that can rival any independent bookstore or bespectacled librarian. With author interviews and book reviews, our site is managed, maintained, and loved by employees who are as crazy about reading as you are. EZ Read also is proud to host a full assault on expensive self-publication fees, rejection letters, and all around unhappiness with our new writing and publishing template. Writers of all varieties can use our writing tool to create or convert an eBook in PDF or ePub format, perfect for reading on any device. They can then choose to name their price and sell their work on our eBookstore??s Indie Marketplace. Or, if they are feeling especially nice, share their work for free. Our eBook service welcomes risk takers and free thinkers, and scoffs at tidy “safe bets” big publishing houses want you to believe is the only way to success. In short, we hope that readers and writers of every sort will find an “EZ” connection, and find exactly what they were looking for on our site.

Island Girl by Lynda Simmons What Would You Do If You Were Told You Had Alzheimer’s? Author Lynda Simmons’ new novel, Island Girl, poses this question in the emotionally riveting story of a 55-year-old mother, Ruby Donaldson, fighting to reunite her family as she struggles with the diagnosis of early on-set Alzheimer’s. Facing the terrible reality of her illness, Ruby refuses to let the disease control her future. But before she can take any final action, she must find a way to convince her elder daughter Liz to grow up and come home; to take her place as head of the family thereby securing the future of their home on the Island, and ensuring that Liz’s younger sister, Grace, will be cared for in the only place that is safe for her. But there’s a reason why Ruby and Liz are estranged and Liz can’t help wondering: do you have to forgive someone a lifetime of sins just because they have Alzheimer’s? Does illness somehow grant them instant immunity, a moral get-out-of-jail-free card? Ruby always thought she’d have a lifetime to make things right for her troubled family, but suddenly time is running out. “Simmons exhibits an exquisitely deft understanding of the extraordinary difficulties that unite a family, and her portrayals of the three women, told in alternating first-person chapters, enable satisfying connections with each." Publisher's Weekly

Walter P. Honsinger is a renaissance man. He is well read, well traveled, and I have found well versed in numerous areas. If you need help with most anything, have a question about the most obscure, or are just wondering how best to write, publish, and market a book – Walt is your man. He survived a winter in the wilderness of Alaska, he helped organic farmers in Oregon make a success of their ventures, and he found his destiny during a summer at the beach! He has written and had published five novels THE BEACHCOMBER, THE CABIN, THE FARM, THE BLUE OCEAN'S PEACE, and LANCASTER COUNTY LEGENDS. All books are available at www.amazon.com

Linda Ballou says her mission is to experience as many beautiful places on our planet as she can, before they are no more. “Travel tales relating my experiences while kayaking, horseback riding, sailing, birding and hiking about the globe have appeared in numerous national magazines. I had a great deal of fun collecting travel stories, and profiles of people I have met in “naturally high places” for my newest book, Lost Angel Walkabout-One Traveler’s Tales. For a complete bio as well as published on-line clips with photos go to my website www.LindaBallouAuthor.com. Your reward, aside from learning about me and my work, will be to discover the secret to youth! Follow my blog to keep up with my latest adventures.” Go to www.examiner.com and search for “Linda Ballou” to view my Great Outdoor Days in L.A.

Poet Byron Garrett was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but he grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A virtuous woman, his Mother, who passed away in February 2010, heavily influenced him. Byron credits her for making him the man that he is today. He is proud to be her son. His Mother shared all of her love with him, so it is through his words; he shares her love with the world. At the age of twelve, Byron survived a car accident in which he suffered brain damage. The accident left him with uncontrollable Epilepsy and partial blindness. Byron has spent a large part of his life living with an illness that holds him back from doing things that many take for granted. Byron declares that being handicapped does not mean he allows his disabilities to disable his abilities. He says, “That’s where the writing comes in. The ability to share with words is one of my greatest joys.” Byron has done this with the release of his book “Songs from the heart, melodies of the soul.” Byron states that this book will touch your heart in many ways. It is all about the many lessons his Mother taught. As a single mother, she worked hard to provide for Byron and his sister. She taught him that no matter what you do, to do it out of love, care, and concern. Her love and lessons are mirrored in his poetry.

MONEY, HUSTLE & BETRAYAL by True Blood -- Cairo and Rodney have always been the best of friends, growing up in the harsh inner city of Miami. After toiling for years under notorious drug kingpin Hammer, they decided to take control of the game together. But, rage coupled with jealousy equals treachery. Rodney chooses to take the game for himself by eliminating out all those who are associated with Cairo, including Cairo himself. When Cairo learns about Rodney’s actions, he gathers his own crew together to fight back against Rodney and his men. Now, Cairo and Rodney are embroiled in a drug feud, determined to stand face to face until one falls. However, Cairo’s pregnant girlfriend Shawnee tries to reason with him not to take revenge on Rodney for the sake of their family. Caught in a battle between street dreams and the safety of his family, Cairo must decide on his path before Rodney makes the decision for him. FOLLOW THE FALCON by Steve Kendall -- The Falcon has a problem: He’s desperate to sell the twelve paintings he stole twelve years earlier from Gladstone, an art museum. The $350-million heist was the biggest in U.S. history—so big there’s a $6-million reward for the paintings’ return. Brooke Lancaster also has a problem: She’s desperate to do what she loves—paint. But until she has some financial security, she can’t quit her two jobs to find out if she can make a living as a painter. The Falcon needs a buyer. Brooke needs a windfall. Suddenly, there’s hope for both. The Falcon gets an offer from a mysterious Frenchman. Brooke gets hope from a dying man’s last words. With that, Follow The Falcon soars from a chateau-like museum outside Boston to the winding roads of the Cote d’Azur, from the dunes of Cape Cod to Thoreau’s ancient grave. Brooke pursues a dream while thieves, Mafia goons, and unscrupulous art aficionados pursue her. At stake: fortune, freedom and twelve masterpieces.

Jonathan Maxwell, author of Murderous Intellectuals: German Elites and the Nazi SS- was released in November 2009. Since its release, it has garnered significant critical acclaim. The work itself examines why so many well-educated professionals- such as doctors, lawyers, scientists, and the like- willingly joined the Nazi SS, the notorious group that spearheaded the Holocaust. Join us for a most interesting decussion.

Meet Mike Dauplaise author of the true crime story TORTURE AT THE BACK FORTY: The true story of the murder of Margaret Anderson — raped on a pool table and left for dead near a manure pile — shocked the populace of Green Bay, Wisconsin, during the 1983 Christmas holiday. Though nearly beheaded, the single mother fought hard for her life, but in the end Margaret died, leaving her teen son motherless. Author Mike Dauplaise practically makes the reader feel Margaret’s last breaths as he recreates the night she was killed. He then takes us to her home state of Montana, and finally along on the investigative pursuit of a lifetime. This America’s Most Wanted drama ends nearly five years later with the capture of the last of her four attackers. Dauplaise exposes the motorcycle-gang culture of the 1980s to reveal what was done to Margaret, and the subsequent efforts to bring her attackers to justice. True-crime enthusiasts will revel in the detail and the manhunt. Join us for a conversation about the real monsters that haunt our world!

Meet Bosley Gravel, author of Cannibal Lesbian Zombies from Outer Space vs. Doctor Clockwork and his Furious Plastic Surgeons of Doom: THE MOVIE. Synopsis: Stewart A. Smithee lives in a small town but he thinks big. Behind the counter of the local grocery store, he plans to break into the movie business by writing, directing, producing and filming his masterpiece Sci Fi flick. Bosley Gravel claims to be an eclectic hack writer, was born in the Midwest, and came of age in Texas and southern New Mexico. He writes in a variety of genres. His fiction focuses on the absurdly tragic, and the tragically absurd. He likes good black coffee, nightmares, Billie Holiday, and that hour just before the sun comes up. Join us for an interesting conversation about writing, publishing, and all the things in between!