Literary Entertainment! Live Author Interviews

Our special Off The Shelf guest this morning is Karen Osborne. Karen has been an avid lover of “stories” since she was a kid. She started writing when she was 12-years-old.  However, her career in academia and being a wife and mom, not to mention operating The Osborne Consulting and Training firm, saw writing take backstage. She was traveling when she wrote the first draft of “Getting It Right”. Next came her books “Tangled Lies”, “Reckonings” and “True Grace”. Her next book “Justice for Emerson” is due out March 2025.Enjoy the show!

Catch Polly Holyoke, a former Social Studies teacher and an award winning book author, on Off The Shelf #Books on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time). Polly wrote her first book, 2 Days at Eagle Pass Ranch, with her friend when she was in the Fifth Grade. Today, Polly writes books for kids and is the author of the Neptune Triology and the Skyriders series.  In addition to reading and writing, Polly grew up hiking, skiing and camping in the Colorado mountains. She also loves scuba diving, a water activity her husband introduced her to. A true outdoor enthusiast, Polly has climbed 48 of the 53 fourteen-thousand-foot peaks in Colorado. Tune in to discover what inspires Polly to write page-turning stories. Get the inside scoop on what Polly is working on now! See you Saturday at 11am/EST! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 You can also join right here in the chat room!

Love the Gilded Age, a time when all seemed well? Join author Cecelia Tichi and Off The Shelf #Books #podcast host, Denise Turney, this Saturday at 11am/EST, right here in the chat room or via dial in (347) 994-3490. Cecelia and Denise kick off the show by revisiting Cecelia's childhood, what created her passion for books, and how working as a professor at Vanderbilt University shapes and influences her writing.  Val and Roddy DeVere are memorable characters that make appearances in Cecilia's books; the duo works to solve a myriad of crime mysteries that take place during the Gilded Age. Cecelia has used her extensive travels across the United States as research for her stories, marrying real-life facts and fiction. Among the books Cecelia has written there’s “Death in a Gilead Frame”, “A Gilded Drowning Pool”, “A Deadly Gilded Free-Fall” and “A Fated Gilded High Note”. Tune in to discover the inner workings of the books' major and minor characters, particularly Val and Roddy! Find out what stories Cecilia is working on now. You might even get some marketing tips that you can use to propel your artistic, community, or business efforts forward.  See you Saturday at 11am/EST Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 You can also join right here in the chat room!

Mark Stevens, host of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers podcast and former president of the Rocky Mountain chapter for Mystery Writers of America, joins Off The Shelf Books on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time). Mark is the author of the mystery books, The Fireballer, Antler Dust, Buried by the Roan, Trapline, Lake of Fire, and The Melancholy Howl. Tune into the show to find out how Mark got started writing mystery novels. Listeners will also gain insight into the makings of Mark's page turning mysteries. Bring your questions as you may get your questions answered live on air! You're in for a treat - a whole lot of literary entertainment and more! See you there! Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time) Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490

Science fiction lovers get ready! Saturday at 11am/EST, science fiction writer Jordan Hampton, sits down with Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney! If you love looking into the "possible" future with an open mind, catch this show! During the feature interview, Jordan and Denise explore what took Jordan from being a teacher to becoming a science fiction writer.  Martial arts (a skill Jordan is experienced in), the power of literature and youth, and what the world could be like before the close of the 22nd century are just a few of the additional topics Jordan and Denise will cover. Here's a little more about Jordan, namely he aims to “create stories that are just as entertaining as they are powerful.” In addition to writing and teaching, Jordan is a martial artist and preacher. Books he has authored include “Ignition 2084” and “Eruption 2085”. Put it on your calendar! Catch Jordan Hampton on Off The Shelf Books on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490

Listen to Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast on Saturday at 11am/EST (New York City time)! Discover how author Linda Stewart Henley crafts memorable, page-turning characters. Find out what inspired her to start writing at a young age. Tune in as this Newcomb College graduate digs into her books “Estelle”, “Waterbury Winter”, and “Kate’s War”.  Linda and Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney, are also set to explore ways that you could market and sell more copies of your books. Writing processes, speaking engagements, and finding your voice are more topics the two may explore. You can also learn about new books that Linda may be working on and when you can expect to see those books on the market.  See you Saturday at 11am/EST! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490

Come get a healthy dose of inspiration, encouragement, and motivation! Let Mulukan's story in the book Long Walk Up inspire you to stay motivated and inspired to fulfill your destiny! Like Mulukan, you came into this world for a specific reason. Don't talk yourself out of achieving what you came here to do. Instead, stir up courage, pivot, and start moving in the direction of your destiny! You can do it!  To share inspiration and motivation, during this Off The Shelf #Books #podcast, author Denise Turney shares a live reading from Long Walk Up, a short and powerful book that you could bring home for less than $2. Enjoy the live reading of Long Walk Up! Even more, let yourself be inspired to start moving in the direction of your dreams! You deserve to live the best life! To read more free excerpts from Long Walk Up, visit Denise's official website at www.chistell.com See you there!

Love mystery and suspense! Catch Off The Shelf Books Podcast this Saturday at 11am/EST (New York City time)! Harrison Stockeland, author of the crime #thriller Watch It Burn, sits down with Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast host, Denise Turney. During the show, Turney and Stockeland will reveal the motivation behind Watch It Burn. They will also delve into some of the book's inner workings. Tune in to learn more about the story's major characters, memorable people like Del Costello and members of the Vintini family. In addition to giving you insight scoop on Watch It Burn, Stockeland and Turney will discuss Stockeland's new book, November's Whisper.  See you there! It's going to be a great time! Saturday, July 20 at 11am/EST Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 Or join right here in the chat room! Want to learn more about my podcasts, literary newsletter, and books? Visit me online at www.chistell.com

Join visionary leader, Barbara Feigin, on Off The Shelf #Books #podcast on Saturday, June 22, 2024! Get insight on how Barbara faced and overcame roadblocks toward becoming a leader during a time when women weren't welcomed in the boardroom. Listen as she shares her family's history of escaping the horrors of WWII, including her parents 17-day escape from Berlin to Japan.  Much will be covered during this feature podcast interview hosted by author Denise Turney, host of Off The Shelf Books! The show's Saturday guest is a groundbreaker. She has a wealth of business experience, having worked as a senior account executive and corporate director. For her works, in 2017 Barbara was named one of the century’s Legendary Pioneers by Grey. See you Saturday, June 22! Show kicks off at 11am/EST (New York City time)! Tell your family, friends, colleagues and book lovers to tune in! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490

Award winning mystery books author, Mary Keliikoa, will appear on Off The Shelf #Books #podcast, joining a list of distinguished mystery writers who have interviewed on the show. Mary is the author of the mystery book, “Hidden Pieces”, the first book in the Misty Pines series. Other page turning books in the series include “Deadly Tides” and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Follow”. Mystery novel lovers, if you think you know everything about your favorite mystery novel, think again. During Mary's Off The Shelf Books special appearance, Denise Turney, the podcast host, will dig into why Mary started writing mysteries, including why she sat down and wrote Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Wonder why you can't turn away from a good mystery book series? Tune in and you just might find out!  Book lovers who tune into Off The Shelf Books can also get their questions answered LIVE on air! While this show airs, don't be surprised if you learn more about your favorite book characters, the types of facts and insights that strengthen your connection to the characters.  ABOUT MARY KELIIKOA: Mary is the author of the mystery book, “Hidden Pieces”, “Deadly Tides” and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Follow”. Earlier in her career, Mary worked as a legal secretary. Mary’s work has either been nominated for or won numerous book awards, including the Hamus and Lefty and Agatha and Anthony award.  Not only does Mary write mysteries, she loves legal thrillers, especially digging into what makes a person tick. Tune in Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time) Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 Tell your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and book lovers everywhere to catch Mary on Off The Shelf Books! See you Saturday!

Mystery suspense and crime thrillers are spotlighted at Off The Shelf #Books this Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)! If you love a mystery suspense or crime thriller that keeps you turning the pages of a novel, don't miss this #podcast! Author Matt Coyle, creator of the Rick Cahill crime novel series, is featured. Saturday, Matt and Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney, sit down and discuss the inner workings of Matt's mystery fiction, books such as Yesterday’s Echo, Night Tremors, and Dark Fissures.  Tune in to the show and find out what inspires Matt's writings. Don't be surprised if Matt and Denise Turney share book marketing tips during the show. See if you don't start to feel more deeply connected to the characters that take center stage in the Rick Cahill crime series. Who knows? There's a chance that you could get your questions answered LIVE on air.  Catch the show LIVE on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)! Tell your friends, neighbors, colleagues, and book lovers everywhere to tune in! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 ABOUT MATT COYLE: Matt spent 30 years in sports sales, including national sales for a sports licensing firm. During that time, Matt also managed a restaurant. Today he is the author of the Rick Cahill crime novel series. Over the years, Matt’s writing has earned several awards, including the Foreword Bronze INDIE in the Thriller, Anthony Award for Best First Novel, the San Diego Book Award for Best Mystery, the Ben Franklin Award for Best New Voice in Fiction and the Suspense and the Shamus Award. Additionally, Matt’s writings have earned finalist status for the Macavity and Lefty awards and the Derringer and Macavity Award. Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490

Inspiration! Motivation! Total life celebration! Join us! Did you love Tuesdays With Morrie, a book (and movie) that inspired millions around the world! Great! Join us right here on Off The Shelf #Books Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)! When you catch the #podcast, you gain the chance connect with the author's son, Rob Schwartz! Rob is an entrepreneur, writer, and producer. Feature films he has worked on include Putty Hill and Bernard and Huey. Rob is also one of the producers of Onetopia, a festival designed to benefit mental health. As a script editor, Rob has worked with organizations such as NHK World TV in Japan. For his works, Rob has appeared in several periodicals including Variety, Newsweek, Time, Interview and The Hollywood Reporter. Rob Schwartz is the editor of the book “The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully”! If you were touched by Tuesdays With Morrie, don't miss this #interview! In addition to talking about his famous father, you can get insight into what Rob is working on now. Who knows? You might even get your questions answered LIVE on air! See you Saturday at 11am/EST! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 Tell your family, friends and book lovers everywhere to tune in!

Love mystery novels? Have a penchant for thriller books? You came to the right place! Mystery writer, Joe Clifford, author of the Jay Porter Thriller series and a real true "comeback kid" is the star of the Off The Shelf #Books #podcast on Saturday, March 23! Joe sits down with host Denise Turney to talk about his latest thriller, "A Moth to a Flame". Just what is this book all about? Tune and find out! See what happened to Lydia and Jessica Barrett. And discover the inner makings of thrillers like "The Lakehouse", "The One That Got Away" and "Say My Name". Joe, a man who once was homeless, has found his passion! Find out how he got started and what he does to stay inspired and keep his books moving off of bookstore shelves! Who knows? You might get your question answered live on air! Tell your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to tune in! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time) See you LIVE!

Do you have kids? Work with children? You'll want to catch today's Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast!  Children's book author, Jessica Spear, is today's feature guest. During today's show, Jessica and Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney, dive into the makings of Jessica's children's books and middle school books, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships” and “Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised”. These two all things story creatives will also look into the making of Jessica's new book, "The Phone Book".  More than learning about what makes a "true" friend, listeners can learn how to overcome challenges they've encountered so far when it comes to making friends. They will also learn friendship truths and discover the friendship pyramid! Navigating social media as a kid (and parent) are also on the slate for discussion! You definitely want to catch this show! Not only is Jessica a talented writer who creates stories that are designed to help kids and parents, for her work Jessica has won Kids’ Book Choice Awards, Royal Dragonfly Book Award and Best Books of 2021.  See you Saturday at 11am/EST! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 Tell your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to tune in!

Love movies? Love reading novels? You came to the right spot! Listen to Tyler Schwanke's Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast interview with host Denise Turney and learn how you could go from writing short stories or poems to writing full-length novels. More than discovering what attracts Tyler to stories, be they shared in movie or book form, when you listen to the show, you will gain insight into the makings of Tyler Schwanke's novel, Breaking In. You'll also get the inside scoop on Ricky O’Naire and Millie, especially what their relationship is about.  Ways to sell more books, if there is going to be a sequel to "Breaking In" and finding the courage to chase and achieve your creative dreams are other topics slated to be covered on the show. You really don't want to miss this show if you truly love film and novels!  Catch the show live by dialing: (347) 994-3490! ABOUT TYLER SCHWANKE: Tyler Schwanke is a short story writer, novelist, and a filmmaker. His short stories have been published in several periodicals, including Chaotic Merge, Fiction Southeast and Havik. A graduate of the New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorehead, Tyler’s films have appeared at film festivals where they have won awards. For his work, Tyler has also been granted a Minnesota TV and film grant. In addition to graduating from New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorehead, Tyler has earned a MFA from Hamline University. Breaking In is his first novel.

Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time) Today's guest is more than a Pushcart Prize nominee, she's a Yale College graduate, wife, mother and passionate creative. Who is she? She's Martha Anne Toll! Martha Anne Toll's writings have appeared in several media outlets, including NPR, The Millions, Blooms, The Washington Post, After the Art, Los Angeles Review of the Book and Heck Magazine. Martha’s short story, The Gigolo, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She has been a Fellow at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts in Virginia and southern France, Monson Arts and Diary Hollow. She received her law degree from Boston University School of Law. Martha is the author of the novel, Three Muses. Her second novel, Duet for One, is scheduled to be released in 2025. Catch Martha Anne Toll on Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11am/EST! It's going to be fun! So much entertainment in store for you! Get the inside scoop on Martha's book, how she uses her law degree, what she does to sell more and more books and beyond! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)

Love a good story?  Meet Heather B. Moore! Heather is a USA Today bestselling author, writer of many books including The Slow March of Light, Until We Kissed, Say You Love Me, Under The Java Moon and The Healing Summer. She has written more than 90 publications, writing mainly historical and herstory books. Heather is a hybrid author, self-publishing some of her books and having been published by traditional publishers such as Thomas & Mercer, Kindle Press, StoryFront, Shadow Mountain and Covenant Communications. Catch Heather LIVE on Off The Shelf #Books with host Denise Turney! Discover the secret behind her writing, how she develops characters, what motivates her to write, why her stories resonate with so many book readers, stories she's currently working on and more!  Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time) Tell book lovers everywhere to tune in!

Ready to PUMP UP your leadership skills? Catch Dr. Candy Campbell on Off The Shelf #Books #podcast Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)! Learn what's behind the link between laughter and leadership! Laughter is Candy Campbell's expertise! Not only can she get you laughing, she can show you how to use laughter to lead and not just lead, but lead EFFECTIVELY! In addtion to discussing leadership, Dr. Campbell and Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney, will discuss innovation, using improve to improve healthcare, reducing on the job pressure and more! Dial (347) 994-3490 to Tune In LIVE! See you Saturday, January 13 at 11am/EST!  Tell your family, friends and leaders you know to catch this show!

Young adult books are some of the most entertaining books! If you love reading young adult books or are looking for a young adult book series to share with the teens in your life, you don't want to miss this Off The Shelf #Books #podcast! Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11am/EST, author Douglas Weissman sits down with Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney, to share insights on his young adult book series, including his book, "Life Between Seconds". Douglas loves to write stories about friendship, relationship bridges, finding beauty in the grotesque, and interesting ways strangers find common ground. In addition to writing novels, he has worked in a safari game reserve.  Tune in live and you might get your questions answered on air!  See you Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11am/EST! Talk about a great way to start the new year! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490

Healing is a blessing it's impossible to receive too much of in this world. Whether you're seeking #healing, insight, inner #guidance or clarity, there may be a gain for you during today's Off The Shelf #Books #podcast.  Tune into the shows by dialing (347) 994-3490 Special guest is Anastasia Lindsey. Anastasia is a poet, Certified Reiki Master, Reiki I & II, Certified Consulting Hypnotist, Womb Light™ Practitioner, Womb Light™ Light Leader, and a Sound Healing & Meditation Practitioner. She aims to help others heal as a writer. Anastasia is also the author of the poetry book, “Ocean”, a gold book award winner. During the show Anastasia and Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney, will discuss why you feel loved or unloved, the healing power of poetry and writing and benefits of therapy. The art of writing and book marketing are other topics the two may dive into.  Ready to learn more about inner healing?  Tune in! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 The world needs healing!