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Alon Ziv (Breeding Between the Lines) spent over four years studying the physical and social aspects of race mixing. His research has encompassed prestigious academic journals such as Science and Nature as well as state constitutions and the US Census. James Lott Jr. interviews Alon Ziv about his novel, Breeding Between the Lines. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Alon Ziv has been writing and lecturing on the biology of interracial people for over 10 years. He’s appeared on the BBC London Evening News, the KTLA Morning News, Air America, BBC Radio, and local radio across the United States. He has [...] The post Alon Ziv | Breeding Between the Lines | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

What you say and how you say it speaks volumes about your professional promise and leadership potential. Whether it’s giving an impromptu sales pitch or keynoting a major business conference, public speaking can make you or break you. James Lott Jr. and Steve Rohr (author of Scared Speechless) discuss: · Why nerves are a great thing, · Why you should never imagine the audience in their underwear, · Advice that applies to every kind of speech, in every setting, to every audience, · Points to consider when putting together a story or anecdote, · Seven Steps to writing a speech (and why English majors [...] The post Steve Rohr | Scared Speechless | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Anna Lefler (Preschooled) discusses motherhood amidst discovering her own creativity through The Artist’s Way. She talks about having to get creative in finding moment to write and how she draws from her own experiences to create fiction that meets at the intersection of reality and absurdity. Maria Provenzano and Lindsey Miller interview Anna Lefler, author of Preschooled. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Anna Lefler is a humorist, comedy writer, and author of the novel PRESCHOOLED. She is also the author of the humor book The Chicktionary: From A-Line to Z-Snap, The Words Every Woman Should Know, which The Chicago Tribune [...] The post Anna Lefler | Preschooled | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

When Evelyn Gallagher discovers the existence of an NSA program code-named God’s Eye, and connects it with the mysterious deaths of a string of journalists and whistleblowers, her doubts put her and her son in the crosshairs of a pair of government assassins and NSA director who believes unlimited surveillance is the only way to keep America safe. Barry Eisler (best-selling author of the John Rain series) talks about his new novel, NSA whistleblowers, and the "ever-metastasizing surveillance state" that we live in. Jeffrey Masters interviews Barry Eisler, author of The God's Eye View. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Barry [...] The post Barry Eisler | The God’s Eye View | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Aaron Hartzler discusses the characters in his new book as they come of age in a world of sexual violence and social media. What We Saw asks whether or not we are complicit in a crime if we remain silent while it occurs? In this edition, Jeffrey Masters interviews Aaron Hartzler about his new novel, What We Saw. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes BIO: Aaron Hartzler has written books, screenplays, and a great number of tweets. His first book, RAPTURE PRACTICE (2013) is a true story about his own life, a memoir about getting kicked out of his Christian high school [...] The post Aaron Hartzler | What We Saw | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Nicola Yoon discusses her novel, Everything, Everything, which debuted at #1 on the NY Times Best Seller list. Everything, Everything is a story about the many risks of love, both romantic and parental. Nicola also talks with Jeffrey Masters about diversity in the publishing industry and working with the We Need Diverse Books Campaign. “Maybe growing up means disappointing the people we love.” ― Nicola Yoon, Everything, Everything Bio: Nicola Yoon grew up in Jamaica (the island) and Brooklyn (part of Long Island). She currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband and daughter, both of whom she loves beyond all reason. [...] The post Nicola Yoon | Everything, Everything | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hilary Liftin is Hollywood's go-to ghostwriter. She's collaborated with Miley Cyrus, Tori Spelling, Mackenzie Phillips, and many others. In her first novel, Movie Star by Lizzie Pepper, Hilary explores celebrity life through the fictional movie star, Lizzie Pepper. We talk to her about her new book and what it's like helping celebrities to tell their stories. In this edition, Jeffrey Masters talks with Hilary Liftin about her novel, Movie Star by Lizzie Pepper. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Hilary Liftin is a ghostwriter/collaborator specializing in celebrity memoir. Since 2006 she has worked on fifteen books, ten of which hit the [...] The post Hilary Liftin | Movie Star by Lizzie Pepper | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Dr. Michaela Haas' new book, Bouncing Forward, talks about the new science surrounding Posttraumatic Growth. She says that not only is it a possibility, it is much more common than the alternative, PTSD. She talks about interviewing and working with Maya Angelou, Rhonda Cornum, Coco Schumann, and others. In this edition, Jeffrey Masters interviews Dr. Michaela Haas about her new book, Bouncing Forward. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Michaela Haas, PhD, is the owner of HAAS live!, an international coaching company for media, mindfulness and communication training. She has taught at the University of California Santa Barbara, the University of [...] The post Michaela Haas | Bouncing Forward | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

In this edition, Joshua Caleb Jackson talks with Jeffrey Masters about his book, How to Pimp Corporate America. He says that in order to pimp corporate America, you have to pimp yourself. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, writer, author and motivational speaker, Joshua Caleb Jackson started his climb to the top of the corporate America ladder as a dishwasher. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree with concentrations in Finance and Marketing at the University of South Florida and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Keller Graduate School of Management of [...] The post Joshua Caleb Jackson | How to Pimp Corporate America | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Alonzo "Lonzo" Williams is the Godfather of West Coast Hip Hop. We talk about working with NWA, how he discovered Dr. Dre and Ice Cube, and just how different the music business was in the 70s and 80s. James Lott Jr. interviews Alonzo "Lonzo" Williams about his book, N.ot W.ithout A.lonzo. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: As a 30 veteran in West Coast Hip Hop, Alonzo "Lonzo" Williams is known around the world as the Godfather of West Coast Hip Hop. He's responsible for the careers of Easy E, Ice Cube, and Dr. Dre, and is featured in Straight Out [...] The post Alonzo “Lonzo” Williams | N.ot W.ithout A.lonzo | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Ludwig van Beethoven was the world's first Rock Star. Howard Jay Smith discusses the many great romances in his life, as well as his masterwork, the 9th Symphony. Smith calls the 9th Symphony, "the most profound and influential" piece of Western Classical music ever written, which Beethoven wrote while entirely deaf. Howard Jay Smith also talks about the research that went into writing this historical novel, Beethoven in Love; Opus 139. Interviewed by Jeffrey Masters. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Howard Jay Smith is an award-winning writer from Ojai, California. Beethoven in Love; Opus 139 is his third book. He [...] The post Howard Jay Smith | Beethoven in Love; Opus 139 | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Bonnie J. Wallace (mom of Disney's Dove Cameron) talks about what convinced her to move to Hollywood, and how Dove landed an agent and eventually the starring role in Live & Maddie. She also provides audition tips for any parent of [...] The post Bonnie J. Wallace | The Hollywood Parents Guide | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Liz Crokin was a journalist investigating the affair with a prostitute of a 2012 Presidential Candidate when she got sick with meningitis. She talks about investigating the cover-up, while also treating her illness that eventually caused brain damage. This inspired the events in Malice, which is described as Fifty Shades of Grey meets House of Cards. Alikona Bradford interview Liz Crokin. Bio: LIZ CROKIN has worked as an investigative journalist, columnist and senior editor for various publications for over a decade. Her work has been featured in the RedEye Edition of the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times: Splash, Us Weekly, In Touch Weekly, Star, National [...] The post Liz Crokin | Malice | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most popular fictional characters of all time. Bonnie MacBird talks about why he is so popular and how he's been able to hold our attention for so long. Jeffrey Masters talks to Bonnie MacBird and her new Sherlock Holmes book, Art in the Blood. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Bonnie MacBird was born and raised in San Francisco and fell in love with Sherlock Holmes by reading the canon at age ten. She attended Stanford University, earning a BA in Music and an MA in Film. Her long Hollywood career includes feature film development [...] The post Bonnie MacBird | Art in the Blood | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

In this edition, Susan K. Wehlrey talks with Jeffrey Masters about her newest book, EGO at Work. She says having a healthy ego is not just helpful, but completely essential to success in business and your relationships. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Susan K. Wehrley is known as the "Biz Buddha" by those who have worked with her because she combines her highly honed intuition, her exuberant creativity, and her no-nonsense approach to “call the bird out of the bush” and raise the level of mindfulness in organizations. She facilitates collaborative conversations so owners and their employees can realize and [...] The post Susan K. Wehrley | EGO at Work | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Mackie Burt talks about creating the world in her novel, Above, and what we can look forward to in future books. Mackie starting writing the book at 16. Since then she's written a follow-up book and has started a new series called, The Grey Area. We also talk about moving to Los Angeles at 16 and her acting work. In this edition, Jeffrey Masters talks with Mackie Burt about her novel, Above. Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Bio: Mackie Burt has always believed we make our own luck. From a very young age,Mackie nurtured her two loves: reading and acting. [...] The post Mackie Burt | Above | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Joshua Mohr talks about writing his new novel, All This Life. With a wide cast of characters and an exciting pace that mimics the speed of our modern, all-too-connected lives, All This Life examines the dangerous intersection of reality and the imaginary, where coding and technology seek to highlight and augment our already flawed human connections. Using his trademark talent for creating memorable characters, with a deep insight into language and how it can be twisted to alter reality, Joshua Mohr returns with his most contemporary and insightful novel yet. In this edition, Jeffrey Masters talks with Joshua Mohr about his book, All This [...] The post Joshua Mohr | All This Life | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Issa Rae talks about her new book, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, fighting to add diversity in Hollywood, and the HBO show she's working on with Larry Wilmore. We also talk about the struggles of black hair, with a special shoutout to Miss Jessie's hair products. “I’m awkward—and black. Someone once told me those were the two worst things anyone could be. That someone was right. Where do I start?” ― Issa Rae, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl In this edition, Jeffrey Masters talks with Issa Rae about her book, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. Click Here to Download the [...] The post Issa Rae | The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Jeffrey Masters talks with Father Norm Supancheck about his book, When Love Calls: A Memoir of Great devotion. In 1966 Southern California, twenty-somethings Norm Supancheck and Shayla Strohmeyer make a heartbreaking decision not to get married. There’s just one problem: they are deeply, acutely, and irrevocably in love. Though they are separated, their lives will intersect over the years in uncanny ways. Shayla will give her heart to another man and marry him instead. Norm, who becomes a priest, will perform their wedding ceremony and bless their union. Shayla and her husband will raise a family. Norm will baptize their children. Shayla and her [...] The post Father Norm Supancheck | When Love Calls | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Paige McKenzie's web-series, The Haunting of Sunshine Girl is being adapted into a book and TV series by The Weinstein Company. In the book, which is out now, Sunshine must save her mother from the evil spirits that are also living in their new house. Paige talks about creating The Haunting of Sunshine Girl with her mother, Mercedes Rose, and their producer, Nick Hagen, and what's next for the series. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl is co-written by Alyssa Sheinmel. "But I swear, just as I'm drifting out of consciousness, in that place where you're more asleep than awake anymore, I hear something else. [...] The post Paige McKenzie | The Haunting of Sunshine Girl | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.