Out the Box

  "E-Males" "Out the Box" host, Martha Kimbrough, talks to author and playright, Marcia McNair about her debut novel, E-Males. Author Bio: Novelist and playwright Marcia L. McNair has taught English at Nassau Community College for over fifteen years. Her first novel E-Males is available through www.Emalesonline.com or www.Ayapressbooks.com. Copyright © 2008 Marcia McNair

  “Promise Road: Walking through the Process that Manifests the Promise,”by contemporary author, Letetia Mullenix, chronicles the season in the author’s life that God used to manifest His promises for personal and marital restoration. While imparting biblical insight regarding the promises of God, Promise Road offers hope to all who stand in need of restoration. Through personal admissions and revelations, the author shares her inspiring testimony, devastating failures, and triumphant victories regarding several long and intimate trials in her marriage, while addressing key questions that deal with marriage, faith, forgiveness, emotional healing, and personal and spiritual growth. About the Author: “Christian author and evangelist, Letetia Mullenix lives in Virginia with her husband, Eric, and their three children, whom she home-schools. Letetia Mullenix is also the co-founder of Families with Faith Ministries and the creator and co-host of the Christian internet talk show ‘Real-Talk’ LIVE! With Families with Faith. As a community-minded entrepreneur, Letetia owns Creative For God Designs, a web-design and web-hosting business aimed toward meeting the needs of small businesses and non-profits. In 2009, she began http://www.FamiliesWithFaith.com, a social network “ministry community” whose purpose is to “offer hope and support as we stand on faith for the promises of God regarding our families”. The author has a passion for youth, marriage, homeless, missionary, and recovery ministries. Her greatest passion however, is for the wholeness and healing of families. Copyright © 2010 Letetia Mullenix.

“Ask and You Will Succeed”  "The most important thing for people who have been laid off-or people who are living with family confronting any kind of financial stress-- is for them to stay inspired and have the tools to redesign their lives. This book will do it!," says Debbie Ford, New York Times bestselling author (Why Good People Do Bad Things) and world renowned speaker. Foster, visionary, international speaker and Founder of Premier Coaching, did eight years of intensive research, working with thousands of top executives and other leaders to formulate the right questions that changed their focus from failure to success, worry to calm, distraction to concentration, restlessness to peace, and negativity to positivity. With 1001 questions in 35 different categories of life, Ask and You Will Succeed is the most comprehensive book of success questions ever written. In fact, it has been called, "The Question Bible" because of the extraordinary results people have reported from asking these questions. With this book in just fifteen minutes a day a person will get laser focused on key issues that matter to him most and pin point solutions that really work.    Copyright © 2009 Ken Foster.   http://www.asksucceed.com/

"Generic Brand Living: Singers’ Style!”  Author Elder Nettie Lester is the Founder/Pastor of “All About “HIM” Church & Ministries.” She founded “Youth Rapping & Mapping To Save Youth, Inc.,” and started Indianapolis’ only locally Black-owned and operated radio station, WHTJ 1690-AM. Elder Lester also founded “The Nettie Lester Interfaith Choir” and in 1977, “The Little Children of God Choir.” She is a composer/arranger/directress of gospel music, a member of SESAC, the Gospel Music Workshop of America, the Gospel Announcers Guild and a former staff member of the Gospel Music Workshop of America - Academic Division. She is joining us on "Out the Box" to discuss "Generic Brand Living: Singers' Style!"   Copyright © 2010 Nettie Lester. http://www.speaklifedaily.blogspot.com/

The Best of Out the Box Realization by Phillip "Doc" Martin   Doc Martin’s latest CD, Realization, features 14 new songs that just don’t passively fit the traditional smooth, instrumental or funky rhythm genres. His tunes flex, bounce and bend offering audiophiles a “new sax” diagnosis. Martin plays his horn with a warm and clear tone supplemented by a chronic range that takes you on a soulful and energetic journey with the likes of classical soul crooner like Donny Hathaway, Gerald Levert and James Brown.   Jazz superstar Jeff Lorber says “Doc Martin plays with the energy of a live club recording; something sadly missing from most smooth jazz artists these days”. The legendary George Benson proclaims Doc Martin is “someone to watch for!”   Copyright © 2010 Phillip Martin.   www.phillipmartin.net

The Best of Out the Box   Diabetes in the Family    "My name is Marybeth Ann Traut. I am the middle child of C. Robert “Bob” and Isabella “Izzy” Traut. I have an older brother, Patrick Traut, who is a diabetic. I have a younger sister, Linda Traut, who is a diabetic. Both of my parents were diabetics. I am the only one of five who does not “yet” have diabetes."   Copyright © 2008 Marybeth Traut

The Best of Out the Box Ava's Guide to Garage Sale Gold An Interview with author, Ava Seavey about the book, "Ava’s Guide to Garage Sale Gold," which will be available March 2011. This is a guide to running a successful garage sale, written from the perspective of a woman with years of advertising experience. She has always been interested in garage sales, and initially started out doing them as a young person who needed a supplemental income. As an advertiser, Ava understands why people buy and what motivates them to buy. She saw a correlation between DR advertising and garage sales, and that’s where the idea for this book came from. It is simple to read, entertaining, and informative. It also includes a workbook that guides you through the garage sale from beginning to end, with places for you to record items, prices, etc. Ava Seavey, a “self-taught master of garagesaleology,” has combined her passion for garage sales with her years of professional advertising experience to produce a foolproof guide to having successful garage sales. Copyright © 2011 Ava Seavy

The Best of Out the Box (Music) UNLEASHED by David Dyson   Exposed to various idioms [musical], David Dyson was able to absorb an array of musical flavors as well as perform in diverse musical situations. Upon graduation, David locked in the position of bassist with Polygram recording artist Walter Beasley. In January, 1989, he was called to audition for Maurice Starr (Producer of New Kids on the Block) and landed the gig.  Eventually earning the position of musical director, David helped to take their live show to an unprecedented pinnacle.  Read more about David Dyson on our blog site...   Throughout his career, David has earned quite a reputation as a bassist, songwriter, arranger, and producer. He continues to strive for excellence as one of today’s most promising artists.    http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/daviddyson   Copyright © David Dyson. 

The Best of Out the Box (Music Only)   Revelle Smith  *Featured Artist* YO! Baby (Let's Step) www.myspace.com/RevelleSmith       Lynne Fiddmont, Lady http://www.lynnefiddmont.com/mp3/music.html   Deborah Flores, Step Aside http://www.reverbnation.com/deborahflores   Cecret Jones, CD Title: My Cecret http://www.sounclick.com/cecretjones   Alan and Lita Blake, CD Title: Think Twice http://www.alanandlitablake.com/   Phillip “Doc” Martin, CD Title: Realization http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/phillipmartin1   Russel Blake, Quiet Strength   http://www.russelblake.net/musicindex.htm

The Best of Out the Box   "I Am You: Achieving Against All Odds"   I AM YOU: Achieving Against All Odds is a thought provoking memoir of a young woman who shares how she turned her trials into a triumphant victory with the hopes of inspiring others to pursue their dreams despite the obstacles they may face.   Paulina Long endured a childhood riddled with abuse, neglect, and violence. Her teenage years included many poor choices which culminated into her becoming a teenage mother at the age of sixteen. Determined to provide a better life for her son than the one she experienced, she purposed to change the course of her life.   Copyright © 2008 Paulina Long   http://www.paulinalong.com 

The Best of Out the Box   "Praying Dove" by Phyllis Jo Arnold   This adventurous saga with a gritty look at modern culture takes readers to the jungles of Central America where Praying Dove, a young woman just beginning to assume her role as ruler of the Corn People, meets her destiny.   Intertwined with her story is that of Hope and Logan McKnight, a couple exploring the Caribbean on their private sailboat. Corrupt government officials, sunken treasure, and good friends draw them into a world where the ancient ways of healing are the only hope for a young man’s survival and where true love has the power to transform lives.   Copyright © 2010 Phyllis Arnold and BRIO Books.

"How We Beat Diabetes" This book tells the story of how our family reacted to the challenge of Adult Onset Diabetes, and details what we did to reverse it.   It sends a very simple message: Adult Onset Diabetes is reversible. Throughout the book’s pages, you will learn about the therapeutic lifestyle changes that were used to overcome the disease.   http://www.webeatdiabetes.com/

“Just an Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure” ''Just an Ounce of Prevention - is Worth a Pound of Cure ” by pioneering naturopath and originator of the Blood Type Diet, Dr. James L. D’Adamo

"What Would You Do?" A Kid’s Guide to Staying Safe in a World of Strangers teaches & empowers children to be proactive role in staying safe from predators & harm. My book explains the concept of strangers in a kid-friendly way. Multiple choice solutions to potentially dangerous situations involving strangers engage both children and parents and present effective strategies for taking precautions and staying safe. Games and puzzles in the book reinforce the lessons learned. A chapter for parents presents tactics for reassuring their children and protecting them from potential threat.  I teach school workshops based upon in the book.   Melissa Redenour will have a book signing at Borders in Parkersburg, WV July 30th from 1:00 p.m. until 4;00 p.m.  Join her there!   http://www.headlinekids.com/

"Healing and Transformation Through Self Guided Imagery"  It is a self help book that offers inspiring and practical tools whether someone is seeking guidance for a crisis in their life, reflecting on a life transition, or deepening gratitude for day-to-day moments. When we tap into our wisdom within, it brings us into the fullness of being human, providing resources for a fulfilling life. I would love to share these tools with your listeners.   www.LeslieDavenport.com