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RRWL- A Good Story Is A Good Story TUESDAY 12 NOON JAN 25 CST - 1PM EST -10 AM PST- Host Marsha Cook. This week we have a very important show Erin Merryn will be talking about what parent’ s and teachers can do to help our children know what to do if they find themselves in a situation that they don’t understand and are afraid to tell anyone. Erin is the author of Stolen Innocence, a memoir about incest. She graduated in May 2009 with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University. A leading participant in Take Back the Night, her goal is to raise awareness of abuse in order to end the stigma and silence. Since 2004 she has been traveling across America giving inspirational and motivational speeches at national conferences, community events, Children’s Advocacy Centers, colleges, and high schools. She has appeared on Good Morning America and Montel Williams. Her writings have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, Daily Herald, and Teen Voices, among others. Erin spends her time between the suburbs of Chicago and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Visit Erin at www.erinmerryn.net. We will be taking calls. The great discussions that come from a show like this are the conversations that can make a difference. Callers are always welcome and the chat room is always open with Denise Spooner’s help. Please call in 646- 595-4478- phone calls are encouraged.

Join our Host Shani Fenderson with Co-host Patsy Perkins while we interview Christian authors, poets, musicians, and community organizations in promoting their ultimate goal of spiritual growth for our listeners. Our goal is to bring forth integrity, beauty, creativity, mentoring, devotion, and courage in in both the artist as well as the audeinces.

Featuring three Christian Authors! Janice Thompson, Julie Carobini and Jeannette WIndle. Don't miss this show if you're interested in writing! Take notes on what these fabulous and successful authors have to say. Our 3 hosts: Linda Kozar, Sharon Leaf and Kelly Boyer Sagert will interview the authors in the order listed above. Tune in any time during our 2-hour broadcast. We invite you to call in. Your name will AUTOMATICALLY be entered for a book drawing! Or log on to our message board and ask questions that way. We have wonderful folks standing by to help. Mark your calendars--and enter in "Gate Beautiful" this coming Thursday, January 20th, 2011, from 12-2:00 pm, Central Standard Time.

Red River Writers is honored to announce this month’s featured author. Bestselling author RJ Ellory will be my guest for the entire two hours. His new bestselling novels, The Anniversary Man and Saints of New York will be discussed along with two other novels with guest author Dr. Kenneth Weene. Roger will discuss all four novels and my publishing and marketing expert, Jennifer Walker will discuss his publishing experiences and his many book tours. The Anniversary Man deals with a serial killer who returns on the anniversary of killings that mirror those of famous serial killers. Saints of New York introduces Detective Frank Parrish, an honest cop who seeks justice and finds many obstacles in his way. Dr. Weene will discuss with our author two other novels. This is one show that you do not want to miss. Welcome Sandra Elrod my assistant who will be part of the discussion and Dr. Weene who will be not only my assistant but Guest author on this show. Ken will discuss The Anniversary Man along with me making the discussion center around these two great novels and one outstanding author.

RRWL- A Good Story Is A Good Story - Host Marsha Cook-Listen in while you have lunch. RRWL -RED RIVER WRITERS LIVE - Tuesday January 18,2011- A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY - HOST MARSHA COOK - NOON CST - 1 PM EST – 10 AM PST Listen while you have lunch - This is a really interesting show and it’s about a topic that’s new and exciting. Our special guest is Jason Lane, founder and CEO of Magicblox. After researching the publishing market and seeing the trend towards digital books, Magic blox became a reality. The idea to use digital kids book in a internet based library where parents and children could find extremely affordable and interactive picture books and independent authors could finally create a name for themselves is a terrific one. Magic Blox and Little Pickle Press, an award winning publisher, have formed a strategic alliance. This weeks show will as always have a lively discussion on writing, books, movies, life issues and anything that makes the world tick. This show is informative and entertaining. The great discussions that come from a show like this are the conversations that can make a difference. Callers are always welcome and the chat room is always open with help from Denise Spooner. Please call in 646- 595-4478- phone calls are encouraged.

RRWL- A Good Story Is A Good Story - SCRIPT READING –BLOG TALK RADIO - 12 Noon CST – 1PM EST, 10AM PST ROMANCING GRACIE is in the spotlight beginning Tuesday January 11.2011. A few scenes will be read - If you’re interested in writing a movie or you think your novel can be made into a movie or even if you just love going to movies this show is for you! Join Host Marsha Cook, and scriptwriters , Nate Frankel, MJ Goodnow, Shannon Edwards, Rick Doyon and Tracy Frischkorn for a lively discussion on writing, books, movies, and Hollywood. This show is informative and entertaining. The great discussions that come from a show like this are the conversations that can make a difference. Callers are always welcome and the chat room is always open with help from Denise Spooner. Please call in 646- 595-4478- phone calls are encouraged.You can also listen from your cell phone – just call – 646 -595-4478 and listen. This show is going to be fun! link to show http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rrradio/2011/01/11/a-good-story-is-a-good-story-with-host-marsha-casp www.michiganavenuemedia.com

Welcome to my first show of 2011! On Monday January 10th, I'll be talking to Scotti Cohn, Barry Eva, Connie Arnold and Jennifer Walker. Like always, I anticipate a fun show with lots of laughter, book excerpts and the occasional momentary lapse of reason. Join us live!

RRWL-Tuesday January 4 12 NOON CST 1 PM EST - A Good Story Is A Good Story with host Marsha Cook. Listen in while you have lunch. Fran Lewis will review Joseph Gillan book JUST BEFORE THE DAWN. Joe Gillan is a native of Amsterdam, NY, holds a B.A. degree in English literature from Ithaca (NY) College, and spent most of his business career working for a large corporation in New York City, Brussels, Belgium and Washington, DC. Many years ago, he worked for the Gannett Company at its then-flagship newspaper, the Rochester (NY) Times-Union, first as a sports writer and subsequently as a police and then general assignment reporter. After the review Marsha will open the show for a lively discussion. One of the topics that will be discussed is what a great job Joseph Gillan has done to publicize his book. He will discuss how he is able to reach so many readers with his own very special technique. This show will be informative and entertaining and during this show Denise Spooner will have the phone lines open as well as the chat room. Please call in 646- 595-4478- phone calls are encouraged. This show will be both informative and entertaining. The great discussions that come from a show like this are the conversations that can make a difference.

RRWL-Tuesday December 28 - 12 Noon CST 1 PM EST. If you’re looking for an agent listen to A Good Story Is A Good Story with host Marsha Cook. Listen in while you have lunch. This week’s show is going to be a Q&A about what does an agent really do and do you really need one? This is a show you won’t want to miss. Vicki Russo from JULIA PHILLIPS LITERARY AGENCY will be the guest and Marsha Cook as well as Denise Spooner will be discussing writing books, and screenplays and how to get noticed in this over crowded market. This show is informative and entertaining. The great discussions that come from a show like this are the conversations that can make a difference. Callers are always welcome and the chat room is always open with help from Denise Spooner. Please call in 646- 595-4478- phone calls are encouraged.

For December Barbara Ehrentreu and Co-Host Cindie Miller have a very special show planned. On Thursday, December 23rd we are offering an entire show of past guests. Each guest will be reading an excerpt from a favorite holiday story. Afterwards there will be the usual discussion and it should be a lot of fun. Tune in to hear our guest's favorite stories. So far our guests will be:Donald Hagelberg, Comedy Writer Mr.J, Jill Helene Fettner, Michelle McGriff, Penny Ehrenkranz, Franny Armstrong, Janie Franz, and possibly returning guests Sally Drumm and the writers of Milspeak! Also joining us for the discussion period will be my friend and publisher of MuseItUp Publishing, Lea Schizas. This is going to be a great show!!! Not to be missed!!!!

Like action and intrigue? Then Dellani's show on December 22nd might just be your cup of tea! Michael Pennington begins the line up with his books "DOHCH" and "Zhena". Virginia Hamlin smooths the pace a little with her Christian based novel, "Marriage Takes Three". Dellani's buddy, S.A. Bailey, makes a return appearance to talk about his noir novel, "And The Rain Came Down". Finally, author James Edwin Branch completes the ensemble. As always, Dellani anticipates a lively time, so join us for gunfights and fun!

RRW- A Good Story Is A Good Story 12 Noon CST - 1 PM EST December 21 Have lunch with us. Join Marsha Cook and her special guest R.W. Doyen, author of, A FATHERS ANGUISH. Fran Lewis will review the book, A Father's Anguish and then the discussion will begin with host Marsha Cook and Fran Lewis. It is estimated that one million rapes occur each year, less than 30% are reported.Raymond Doyen has written an outstanding novel, A FATHER’S ANGUISH which addresses this issue. What makes this book so very special was this story is based on the truth. Every parent wishes to erase anything bad that happens to their children, but sometimes that isn't possible. It’s all about finding that place in your heart that can comfort your child so your child knows that you are there for them no matter what. Raymond Doyan does just that in his remarkable novel which parallels what has happened to his own family. The discussion will become personal as we unfold what a parent can do when their child is abducted and raped. Raymond‘s book gave his daughter a true understanding of how he felt and one step closer to her recovery. Listen in and hear how a family survives such a devastating episode in their life. All of his reviews have been five stars and he is an entertaining and powerful writer who has written what he knows with the knowledge that somewhere out there some young woman may be next. Read this book and be prepared to watch every step you take to protect yourself. Don’t think for a moment this can’t happen to you! Read this book and listen to blogtalkradio – to hear the real story behind this book – A Father’s Aguish. Callers are always welcome and the chat room is always open with help from Denise Spooner. Please call in 646- 595-4478- phone calls are encouraged.

"Gate Beautiful" is a Christian Radio Show hosted by Linda Kozar, Kelly Boyer Sagert, and Sharon Leaf, featuring 2-hours of interviews with a variety of inspirational fiction and nonfiction authors, airing on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Please join us for Christ-centered conversations with your favorite Christian authors and writers. We will be interviewing a wide variety of authors in the full range of genres--from debut authors to New York Times best-sellers. Our assistant is Hannah Grace. You are welcome to call in while we're on the air or chat your questions or comments on our blog. "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. . ."Acts 3-7.

Our final show guest author for the last show of this year on Red River Writer's Book Club will be Janice Lauderdale the author of the Wealth and the Wicked. Martha Tucker the author of The Mayor’s Wife Wore Sapphires will be our second author. Janice is discussing her book on this show. She will read an excerpt from her book and tell give a brief summary. This is our promo show to help authors get these books in your holiday stockings for Christmas. Martha will do the same with her book. Rick Acker the author of the best selling book When The Devil Whistles will be our final guest. This show will answer many questions concerning Eldercare Abuse, Racial Tension and much more. We will discuss with all three authors how they came up with their characters and developed strong women in each of these three outstanding novels. Welcome Dr. Kenneth Weene as my assistant and Elaine Littau. Welcome outstanding author Dellani Oakes as my guest author this month. We will discuss many issues that are in the news such as Elder Care Abuse, Drug Rehabilitation and Whistle Blowing and what that means to those in corporate America. YOU DON't WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW

RRWL 12 NOON CST What is a Book tour and why do you need one? A book tour is one of the best tools for selling your books. Virginia Grenier will be discussing how a book tour works and why you need one. Facebook is a great way to make connections but can it help sell your book? These are some of the questions that we will be answering on this week’s show A GOOD STORY IS A GOOD STORY. -Listen in while you have lunch. This is a weekly show every Tuesday at 12 Noon CST that you won't want to miss. Virginia Grenier will be joining Marsha Cook as well as Denise Spooner for a lively discussion on writing. Book tours and how important marketing your books really is. This show is informative and entertaining. The great discussions that come from a show like this are the conversations that can make a difference. Callers are always welcome and the chat room is always open with help from Denise Spooner. Please call in 646- 595-4478- phone calls are encouraged.