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Author, Josh Gross talks about his new book, Ali vs. Inoki, when Muhammad Ali fought in a mixed-rules contest against iconic pro wrestling champion Antonio Inoki for the so-called “martial arts championship of the world.” We talk about what was going on in Ali's head before the match (from pre-fight interviews) and how Inoki shaped modern mixed martial arts. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Jay Tan interviews. “Inoki can use his bare fists. He can use karate. This is serious. There’s $10 million involved. I wouldn’t pull a fraud on the public. This is real. There’s no plan. The blood. The [...] The post Josh Gross | Ali vs. Inoki | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Alan Swyer talks about his new novel, The Beard. We discuss integrity in the workplace, the importance of living a full life, and the correlation between his documentary filmmaking and fiction writing. In The Beard, a working class Jersey Boy tries to find his identity in Los Angeles. Coming to intern at a highly competitive internet company based in Santa Monica, he and the other interns grovel at the feet of multimillionaires in the hopes of moving up the food chain. Katerina Cozias interviews Alan. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes [...] The post Alan Swyer | The Beard | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Renowned spiritual teacher, Marianne Williamson offers a spiritual perspective on depression and talks about the spectrum of normal human sadness. She discusses the power of forgiveness and the overmedication of America. Hosts Katerina Cozias interviews Marianne Williamson about her new book, Tears To Triumphs. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed spiritual author and lecturer. Six of her ten published books have been New York Times Best Sellers. Four of these have been #1 New York Times Best Sellers. A paragraph from A Return to Love, beginning "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate [...] The post Marianne Williamson | Tears to Triumph | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

The Alzhammer is a cross between The Godfather and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. We talk to Joseph Di Prisco about his book which is inspired by his father's life, and deals with Alzheimer's, Euthanasia, politics of the healthcare system, and the return of old loves. James Lott Jr. interviews. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Joseph Di Prisco was born in Brooklyn and lives today in Berkeley, CA, with his wife, photographer Patti James. He has two previous books, Subway to California and All For Now [...] The post Joseph Di Prisco | The Alzhammer | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Kerri Zane talks about the events that inspired her new book, My Lover's Keeper, where an unhappily married woman hatches a plan to keep her extramarital lover from straying any further. She also talks about her first book, It Takes All 5: A Single Mom's Guide to Finding the Real One, and new projects. Fern Ronay interviews. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Kerri Zane is an Emmy award-winning television executive producer, lifestyle expert for single moms, speaker and author. She has an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and a B.A. from UCLA. She is a [...] The post Kerri Zane | My Lover’s Keeper | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Poet, Steven Reigns talks about the experiences that inspired his work in Inheritance and the challenges of documenting events of such a personal nature. We also discuss other projects, S(t)even Years: an endurance performance, and the new collection he's working on. Jeffrey Masters interviews. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Steven Reigns is a Los Angeles-based poet, educator, and was appointed the first City Poet of West Hollywood in October of 2014. Alongside over a dozen chapbooks, he has published the collections Inheritance (Sibling Rivalry, 2011) and Your Dead Body is My Welcome Mat (Burning Page Press, 2001). [...] The post Steven Reigns | Inheritance | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Elizabeth Thatcher is young, pretty, cultured, and educated. But when she journeys west to teach school in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies, she's completely unprepared for the conditions she encounters. Still, she's determined to succeed at the formidable task of fitting in with the locals and shaping the hearts and minds of the schoolchildren in her care. Janette Oke is a Canadian author and pioneer of inspirational fiction. Her books are often set in a pioneer era and centered on female protagonists. She is a committed Evangelical Christian. She graduated from Mountain View Bible College in Didsbury, Alberta. Janette met her husband Edward [...] The post When Calls the Heart by Janette Oke | Book Discussion appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Kirk Frederick talks about why Charles Pierce considered himself a "Male Actress," not a drag queen or impersonator. His favorite person to perform was Bette Davis. Frederick talks about their friendship and Pierce's enduring legacy. Charles ended every show with the quote, "If a person can't be what they are, what's the point of being anything at all?" Kirk's book is called Write That Down! and James Lott Jr. interviews. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Kirk Frederick is a long-time writer of travel articles, and a first-time author of the non-fiction "Write That Down! The Comedy of Male [...] The post Kirk Frederick | Write That Down! | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Craig Tomashoff talks with Katerina Cozias about his book, The Can't-idates, and why he drove 10,000 miles over 21 days to try to figure out what makes a person run for president when their chances of winning are slim to none. He discusses why people pursue their dreams despite people thinking their crazy, and how to get out of your comfort zone and expand your boundaries. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Craig Tomashoff is a freelance writer/producer based in Los Angeles. His blogs appear regularly at Huffington Post.com. Most recently, he was a producer for The Queen Latifah Show. [...] The post Craig Tomashoff | The Can’t-idates | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Ben 10 and Big Hero 6 creator, Steven T. Seagle has teamed up with New Yorker Magazine cartoonist, Jason Adam Katzenstein for a new graphic novel, Camp Midnight. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Steven T. Seagle is a founding partner of Man of Action Entertainment, creators of the boys’ action global franchise phenomenon Ben 10. As a television creator/writer/executive producer his other credits include Generator Rex, MARVEL’S Ultimate Spider-Man, and MARVEL’S Avengers Assemble. In graphic novels, Seagle is best known for his internationally acclaimed works with artist Teddy Kristiansen: it’s a bird…, Genius, The Red Diary [...] The post Steven T. Seagle & Jason Adam Katzenstein | Camp Midnight | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Mandy Ingber talks about her new book, Yogalosophy for Inner Strength with host, Lindsey Miller. Bio: Mandy Ingber, The New York Times best-selling author of Yogalosophy: 28 Days to the Ultimate Mind-Body Makeover and creator of the yoga-hybrid DVD YOGALOSOPHY, is a celebrity fitness and wellness expert. Her twenty years of teaching experience have attracted such clients as Jennifer Aniston, Kate Beckinsale, Helen Hunt, Ricki Lake, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Meyer, and Brooke Shields. Mandy’s class has been awarded “Best of LA” in Daily Candy, LA Weekly, and Los Angeles Magazine. Ingber is a keynote speaker and an event headliner for such events as the [...] The post Mandy Ingber | Yogalosophy for Inner Strength | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Allyson Downey talks with Lindsey Miller and Maria Provenzano about Here's the Plan.: Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenthood. She discusses her own experiences with pregnancy discrimination and how other women can navigate the workforce through their pregnancies. Allyson also talks about the movement towards changing workplace culture, family leave policies, the struggle to find a work/life balance, and making fathers equal partners. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Allyson Downey is an entrepreneur, writer, and parent who has built a career on the power of trusted advice. In 2013, she launched weeSpring, a Techstars-backed [...] The post Allyson Downey | Here’s the Plan. | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

James Lott Jr. talks to Robert E. Blackmon about his step-by-step guide to planning a wedding from the proposal to the ceremony and reception. He suggests you take at least a year to plan it, and offers guidance on unexpected expenses that arise. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Robert E. Blackmon is an author, fashion designer, lifestyle expert, and the Go To Guy for planning and living your perfect life. For more than two decades Robert has designed, DIY’d and organized clients around the globe including such celebrities as Brooke Shields, Bea Arthur and Sheryl Lee Ralph. “The Gay Groom’s [...] The post Robert E. Blackmon | The Gay Groom’s Guide | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Kimberly McCreight (bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia) discusses her new book, The Outliers. She talks about knowing when to rely on or ignore your emotions,how important friendships are, the changing definition of what it means to be successful, and how to stay positive while still working towards success. Zoe Hewitt interviews Kimberly McCreight. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Kimberly McCreight is the New York Times bestselling author of Reconstructing Amelia, which was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel as well as an Alex Award. Called Entertainment Weekly‘s Favorite Book of the Year, Reconstructing Amelia was one [...] The post Kimberly McCreight | The Outliers | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

JD Roth (Executive Producer of The Biggest Loser & Extreme Weight Loss) talks new book, The Big Fat Truth. He discusses the mental shifts that take place in order to ensure sustained weight loss and the importance of healthy self-awareness. He says that you need to be able to look deep inside yourself in order to identify the core issues that you want to address. Katerina Cozias interviews JD Roth, The Big Fat Truth. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: JD Roth is one of television’s most prolific and compelling producers of transformational reality TV. As cofounder of 3Ball Entertainment, JD [...] The post JD Roth | The Big Fat Truth | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Colette Freedman and Sadie Turner authors of Anomalies joined host JJ Snyder to discuss this exciting new work of young adult fiction. Boy George called the book “a page turner” comedian Russell Brand said "This book makes spirituality exciting and vibrant.” We discuss Anomalies protagonist, 15 year-old Keeva Tee and the primary themes of the book including the desire to fit in, challenging authority and having the courage to create change. Fifty years in the future after the world has undergone the Great Technology War we meet Keeva Tee, a fifteen year old girl who is an excellent swimmer and loves her life on [...] The post Colette Freedman & Sadie Turner | Anomalies | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Mary Elizabeth Williams talks about her experience with cancer and how to talk to your kids about cancer and other serious matters. Her new book is A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles: A True Story of Love, Science, and Cancer. Jeffrey Masters interviews. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes After being diagnosed in her early 40s with metastatic melanoma—a "rapidly fatal" form of cancer—journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary drug regimen that trains the body to vanquish malignant [...] The post Mary Elizabeth Williams | A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Kristin Hannah talks about the real-life stories of Andree de Jongh and Irena Sendler who inspired The Nightingale and how she came up with the name, The Nightingale. She also shares stories of the research she did while traveling in the south of France and trekking through the Pyrenees. Fern Ronay interviews Kristin Hannah, The Nightingale. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Kristin Hannah is an award-winning and bestselling author of more than 20 novels including Winter Garden, Night Road, and the blockbuster Firefly Lane which sold over 1.2 million copies. Her novels Home Front and Night Road were among the [...] The post Kristin Hannah | The Nightingale | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Lauren Weedman discussed her new book, Miss Fortune: Fresh Perspectives on Having it All From Someone Who is Not OK. We talk about the TV show, Looking, growing up adopted, her divorce, and - surprise! - we tell her that she's on the best-seller's list. Jeffrey Masters interviews Lauren Weedman. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Lauren is an award-winning comedic actress, playwright and author. Her television credits include The Daily Show, True Blood, United States of Tara, Reno 911, Curb Your Enthusiasm, New Girl, Arrested Development, Horny Patty on HBO's HUNG and Doris on HBO's Looking. Film credits include Imagine [...] The post Lauren Weedman | Miss Fortune | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

It's National Poetry Month! Kim Dower discusses and reads from her new poetry collection, Last Train to the Missing Planet. Jeffrey Masters interviews Kim Dower. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Kim (Freilich) Dower was born and raised in New York City and received a BFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College where she also taught creative writing. Her first collection of poetry, Air Kissing on Mars, (Red Hen Press, 2010) was on the Poetry Foundation’s Contemporary Best Sellers list, and was described by the Los Angeles Times as, “sensual and evocative . . . seamlessly combining humor and heartache.” Slice [...] The post Kim Dower | Last Train to The Missing Planet | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.