Best GAB TALKS Podcasts (2024)

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Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Jim Reiman 25:31

2M ago25:31

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Negotiations may be complex; negotiating is not! Creating options and choosing which to pursue (and how to pursue them) is what distinguishes the skilled and effective negotiator from the less successful one. This book provides both the tools and the analytical framework to identify and pursue one’s options, achieve better results, and improve your…

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Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Jeanine Thompson 32:38

2M ago32:38

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As a former Fortune 50 executive and clinical psychotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner, Reiki Master, and Certified High Performance Coach, Jeanine Thompson introduces us to seven key spiritual principles—The Soul Solution—that empower us to answer the call from our Soul.

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Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Laurel Anne Hill 35:40

3M ago35:40

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Thirty-nine interpretations of one word: detachment. Every two years, Fault Zone editors challenge writers to stretch their imaginations in response to a single-word spark. This year, "detachment" has drawn forth a fascinating array of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. You'll find intriguing science fiction, laugh-out-loud humor, and though…

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Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Jennifer Nash 29:21

5M ago29:21

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"A must-read for anyone aspiring to lead in today's complex business environment" - Dan P. In a post-pandemic world where adaptability, empathy, and human connection have become more important than ever, Dr. Nash's message is both timely and timeless. Be Human, Lead Human addresses a central issue facing contemporary workplaces: the urgent need for…

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GAB TALKS with Vito DiBarone, author of BOTHERATION: Part One: The Missing Link 24:23

6M ago24:23

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DiBarone's discusses his Botheration series. Although there are elements of adventure and science-fiction, his books address universal adolescent issues such as friendship, first love, and bullying. “I want to share with readers that they are not alone,” DiBarone says. “We all have the same problems."…

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GAB TALKS with Dr. Josh McConkey, author of Be the Weight Behind the Spear 24:34

6M ago24:34

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A Distinguished Favorite in the Motivation category for the Independent Press Award. With 20 years of working in America's emergency rooms & 22 years of military service, Dr. (Colonel) McConkey combines lessons of leadership and poignant examples of how to move Americans forward. His book encourages a national dialogue on the importance of motivati…

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GAB TALKS with Michael C. Higgins, PhD, author of the Exploring Wine Regions series 33:13

6M ago33:13

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Exploring Wine Regions - California Central Coast by Michael C. Higgins, PhD Independent Press Award 2024 Winner in Coffee-table Book; Gift Books; and Travel categories Michael C. Higgins, author, publisher, pilot, and guide discusses his latest Exploring Wine Regions book in the award-winning series – California Central Coast, now exploring lesser…

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Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Beth Ann Hooper 34:50

7M ago34:50

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A hauntingly true tale, embarks on a 21-year journey alongside Jane, a budding scholar. Through her PhD research on the literary giants T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound, a shocking discovery unravels: her grandmother's hidden affair with another titan of American Modernism, William Carlos Williams.

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GAB TALKS with Etty Burk, author of Aaron the Different - A Story of Courage, Belonging, and Acceptance 20:47

7M ago20:47

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A 2024 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite recipient This uplifting and beautifully illustrated story is a catalyst for important discussions with children and adults about respect, kindness, and acceptance. We all possess unique skills and talents and have the power to make real positive change. Author Etty Burk, an organizational psych…

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GAB TALKS with Michael Dow, publisher of the Nurse Florence Series 25:13

7M ago25:13

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Michael Dow updates us on his ambitious publishing program. 2024 Independent Press Award: The Nurse Florence® book series provides quality medical information for children. Dow says by introducing young kids to correct terminology and science concepts, we can increase our children’s health literacy level and even prepare them for courses and jobs i…

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GAB TALKS with Barbara Lane, author of Broken Water 27:33

7M ago27:33

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Barbara Lane speaks with the GAB TALKS about 11 sisters who navigated through a childhood filled with abuse, neglect, and separation in the foster care system.

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GAB TALKS with Elaine Bapis, author of Valter ... 18:51

12M ago18:51

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Bapis shares her five plus years collaboration with Valter, on this beautifully illustrated coffee-table book, wonderful historical context and prose, and includes over 50 recipes. Bapis collaboration with Valter involved "typing" while he talks, paying close attention, and keeping his animated voice alive throughout the pages of this book. She has…

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NYC Big Book Award: GAB TALKS with Kori Reed, author of MEN-IN-THE-MIDDLE: Conversations to Gain Momentum with Gender Equity's Silent Majority 25:54

12M ago25:54

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INCLUSION IN THE OFFICE “Well researched and written, Reed’s work is a ‘call to arms’ for males trying to make sense of the #MeToo movement. Bravo!” —William Carmichael, PhD, MBA, Corporate Training Leader “Packed with quality interviews, quotes, and Reed’s real-life experience, making this book come to life. In addition, the chapter questions and …

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NYC Big Book Award: GAB TALKS with Terence Ang, author of Emerging From the Dark: Stroke...The Untold Stories 12:53

1y ago12:53

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“Emerging From the Dark: Stroke...The Untold Stories,” by Terence Ang, is a collection of illustrated stories of people in all stages of stroke recovery. Ang, who himself has experienced a stroke, highlights post-stroke life in an interesting, unique, and powerful way. A stroke survivor himself, Ang’s right hand no longer functions like it used to,…

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GAB TALKS with Todd Wade, author of Cybercrime, publisher BCS 22:19

1y ago22:19

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Cybercrime is a sad, ever-developing reality of our digital lives. Cybercriminals are ruthless and know how to use persuasion and manipulation to get what they want. We are all in danger of falling victim to their tricks, which can lead to serious consequences for our business, our family and ourselves. This book aims to prepare you to defend yours…

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GAB TALKS with T.L. Bequette, author of A Long Time Dead 21:04

1y ago21:04

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Bequette has penned another riveting thriller "A Long Time Dead" that rewards the reader with a signature twist at the finale. A decade ago, it had been unthinkable when Joe Turner's life-long friend, Owen Prescott, was charged with a grisly murder. Then Owen disappeared, leaving behind a brilliant career and budding romance to live as a fugitive f…

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GAB TALKS with Joseph Howse, author of The Girl in the Water 20:57

1y ago20:57

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“A resilient coming-of-age story … The author includes emotional, compelling scenes with every character, as each one has been dealt a vastly different hand of cards. … It feels very down-to-earth and includes necessary comical moments throughout. I did not know much about the events or places in this book before, but after finishing it and doing a…

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Why is the right to life so important? GAB TALKS with Stephen P. Fish, author of A Call to Reform, who reframes the conversation to focus on the why. 1:08

1+ y ago1:08

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Why is the right to life so important? Stephen P. Fish, author of A Call to Reform, reframes the conversation to focus on the why.See more at https://www.independentpressaward.com/acalltoreform or www.ACalltoReform.com AND subscribe to our YouTube Channel, the Independent Press Award YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/c/IndependentPressAwardSpring…

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GAB TALKS with Lee Woodman, author of the SCAPES poetry series 37:30

1+ y ago37:30

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For 45 years, Lee Woodman successfully helped bring the world of art and literary arts to America. Her award-winning television and radio production work with the Smithsonian Institution and The Library of Congress – and her collaboration with Hollywood studios DreamWorks, Showtime, and Columbia Pictures -- has reached millions of people. Lee is a …

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GAB TALKS with Alan Sidransky, author of Incident at San Miguel 52:30

1+ y ago52:30

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Incident at San Miguel: release date: May 19th Havana, Cuba. December 1958. Two brothers find themselves on opposite sides of Castro’s revolution. One dark night, after rescuing a leader of the revolt under house arrest, one brother finds himself hunted. The other, an influential attorney, must make a choice. Help his brother, placing the whole fam…

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GAB TALKS with Stephen P. Fish, author of A Call to Reform, who shares his thoughts on immigration reform. 1:17

1+ y ago1:17

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Is Title 42 going to end? With the end of the national emergency that the U.S. government declared for the COVID-19 pandemic, May 11 is set to be the final day for the so-called “Title 42” policy at the U.S.-Mexico border. Stephen P. Fish, author of A Call to Reform, shares his thoughts on immigration reform, and believes it's time to discuss a sol…

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GAB TALKS with M. Timothy Murray, author of the Thumar Saga 25:26

1+ y ago25:26

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Subscribe to the NYC Big Book Award & Independent Press Award YouTube Channelhttp://youtube.com/c/IndependentPressAwardSpringNYCBigBookAwardFall Read our magazine, Independent Press Award and NYC Big Book Award present: ⁠https://www.zinio.com/publisher/independent-press-award-m41160⁠ Podcasts will be available at https://www.independentpressaward.c…

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GAB TALKS with Steve Procko, author of Rebel Correspondent 37:58

1+ y ago37:58

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Independent Press Award: GAB TALKS with Steve Procko, author of Rebel Correspondent Rebel Correspondent by Steve Procko is the true story of a young man who joined the Confederate army just days after his eighteenth birthday and served bravely for over two-and-a-half years until the war ended. Wounded twice, he emerged a changed person. But he wasn…

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GAB TALKS with Shelly Frome, author of Shadow of the Gypsy 27:50

1+ y ago27:50

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A member of Mystery Writers of America. Shelly has had an illustrious career. He speaks about his book "Shadow of a Gypsy," and shares insight into his writing craft. About the AuthorShelly Frome is a member of Mystery Writers of America.In addition to numerous works of Fiction and Nonfiction, Shelly is a professor of dramatic arts emeritus at the …

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GAB TALKS with Craig Morgan Porter Rollins, author of PABLO: The Plate Painter of Mazatlan 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

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Pablo is a little boy that loves to draw and paint and his mother introduces him to a painter that teaches young Pablo how to become a great painter. The story starts in his village and follows Pablo to the Carnival and beyond.Subscribe to the NYC Big Book Award & Independent Press Award YouTube Channelhttp://youtube.com/c/IndependentPressAwardSpri…

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GAB TALKS with Michael Dow, author of The Nurse Florence® book series, now over 40 titles in multiple languages 21:50

1+ y ago21:50

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How do you make the word Polymicrogyria less intimidating and understandable? Michael Dow, RN, MS, MHA, MSM, a nurse himself, feels sometimes only a nurse can bridge the gap from technical medical information to a level of understanding that any ordinary person can grasp. The importance of Dow's work is that the Nurse Florence® book series provides…

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GAB TALKS with Don Berg, author of Schooling For Holistic Equity: How To Manage the Hidden Curriculum for K-12 39:49

1+ y ago39:49

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What Is Schooling for Holistic Equity About? There is no question that the American education system is in crisis. There is a significant risk that the mainstream school system will cheat children out of some – if not all – of the education they deserve because a pervasive, hidden curriculum utterly fails to support the well-being of students and e…

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GAB TALKS with Timothy J Brown PH.D., author of No One Cheers for Goliath: My Leadership Story 25:09

2y ago25:09

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NYC Big Book Award: GAB TALKS with Timothy J Brown PH.D. No One Cheers for Goliath chronicles the obstacles overcome and the leadership lessons learned by Timothy J. Brown from his journey as a first generation African American college student to academic dean. As the son of a steel worker, his path took him from the small steel mill town of Coates…

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GAB TALKS with Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin, author of How My Brain Works: A Guide to Understanding It Better and Keeping It Healthy 37:24

2y ago37:24

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Ever found yourself making "stupid mistakes"? Maybe searching for the right word or feeling just slower than in the past? You think 'there's something wrong', are you "going crazy?" Relax! You're not going crazy, and this book is just for you. Neuropsychologist Koltuska-Haskin's illuminating debut can be characterized as two self-help guides in one…

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GAB TALKS with Michael Dow, author of The Nurse Florence® book series 26:02

2y ago26:02

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The Nurse Florence® book series provides quality medical information for children. Author Michael Dow says by introducing young kids to correct terminology and science concepts, we can increase our children’s health literacy level and even prepare them for courses and jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.…

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GAB TALKS with Judy Kelly, author of The Attractiveness of Wisdom 23:52

2y ago23:52

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After a tumultuous marriage and struggling trying to keep it together, Hamilton, a university dean, sets out on a perilous emotional journey to change his life and seek the kind of love he's always wanted. He's tired of controlling his life and the lives of others. Hamilton meets Franny, a troubled dance teacher, and accepts her job offer of organi…

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GAB TALKS with Cheryl Lafferty Eckl, author of Reflections on Ineffable Love 33:11

2y ago33:11

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Love Is Stronger Than Death While I navigated the rough waters of grief after the passing of my husband and twin flame, Stephen, many experiences proved to me that love is not only stronger than death, love transcends death. In the midst of the worst event of my life, I made an amazing discovery. Although Stephen was no longer alive on earth, our s…

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GAB TALKS with Gina Birkemeier, author of Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy (Replay) 18:54

2y ago18:54

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2022 Selection It ran in her family, until it ran into her. She was the cycle breaker. What does it mean to be a cycle breaker? In Generations Deep: Unmasking Inherited Dysfunction and Trauma to Rewrite Our Stories Through Faith and Therapy, author and licensed professional counselor Gina Birkemeier uses her own personal story to…

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GAB TALKS with John Albedo, author of Nutshell 29:44

2y ago29:44

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NYC Big Book Award: GAB TALKS with John Albedo Physician turned writer, Alan B. Hollingsworth, also known as John Albedo, talks about his writing career, several books and anticipation of his option for a television series and film. See additional interview questions and answers at https://www.independentpressaward.com/thegabtalks/nutshell-(the-bra…

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GAB TALKS with Kaylin McFarren, author of Annihilation, part of the GEHENNA series 9:44

2y ago9:44

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After forcing her into submission, Lucifer names Samara the new Queen of Hell yet continues his authoritarian rule. When an insurgency breaks out on Earth, Samara is kidnapped by Nexus rebel forces, believing her to be the prophesied savior of their planet. Is Samara the Phoenix, destined to destroy Lucifer? Or is she his soulmate and the true Quee…

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GAB TALKS with Tony Jeton Selimi, author of The Unfakeable Code: Take Back Control, Lead Authentically and Live Freely on Your Terms 33:26

2y ago33:26

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Selimi gives you the clarity, hope, and code to own your power to evolve into the authentic, unfakeable leader you were born to be. “The worldview developed here transcends science, dogma and belief, giving readers a new code to reconnect with their true, authentic individual and the Divine within that knows how to take back control, lead authentic…

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GAB TALKS with Tobin Marks, author of Ark of the Apocalypse 31:17

2y ago31:17

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Earth is on the verge of becoming a dead planet. The polar ice caps melted long ago, and it's been decades since the last raindrop fell. Ocean levels rise a dozen meters, and forest fires rage on a global scale. Eleven billion people dying of thirst wage water wars against each other as extinction looms. Humanity needs a new planet. As Earth deteri…

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GAB TALKS with Donna E. Lane, author of This Hallowed Ground 21:08

2y ago21:08

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How much can war steal from one man? Georgia, 1861. As the tides of war sweep south, Aidan MacAlister is drawn north like water up a reed by the inexorable pull to defend his land. After tragedy strikes at Gettysburg, Aidan spirals into unfamiliar, dark places of unbridled fury, earning him the nickname, the Fourth Horseman. A hero to his fellow so…

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GAB TALKS with Jamie Andrea Garzot, author of Unconventional: A Memoir of Entrepreneurism, Politics, and Pot 30:43

2y ago30:43

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An inspirational story about taking a chance, following your vision, and thriving in one of the US’s wildest emerging industries, Unconventional profiles Jamie Andrea Garzot’s journey as one of California’s legal cannabis industry pioneers.

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GAB TALKS with Nancy L. Regas, author of The Art of Being a School Counselor 26:57

2y ago26:57

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Are you thinking about school counseling as a profession or just starting as a school counselor? Okay, maybe you're already an established school counselor; congratulations! However, are you feeling stuck, lost, or frustrated in your present position? If you answer yes to either question, this book is definitely for you. Enjoy your journey towards …

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GAB TALKS with Hy Conrad, the Writer/Producer of Monk and White Collar, discusses Sins of the Family and The Fixer’s Daughter, part of the Callie McFee Mystery Series 23:38

2y ago23:38

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GAB TALKS with Hy Conrad From the Writer/Producer of Monk and White Collar, Hy Conrad discusses "Sins of the Family" and "The Fixer’s Daughter", part of the Callie McFee Mystery Series with Gabby Olczak, President of the Independent Press Award. This is a live version of the interview. You can listen to the interview, see the booktrailer and learn …

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GAB TALKS with Julie Scolnik, author of Paris Blue 28:58

2y ago28:58

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PARIS, 1976: Twenty-year-old American student Julie Scolnik had just arrived in the City of Light to study the flute, when, from across a sea of faces in the chorus of the Orchestre de Paris, she is drawn to Luc, a striking (married) French lawyer in the bass section. He has a dire need to learn English, so they begin reading fairytales and poetry …

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GAB TALKS with Gary Turchin, author of Through a Broken Window 10:54

2y ago10:54

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In this coming-of-age saga, 12-year-old Jerry Epstein's mettle gets tested (on and off the baseball field) and tested and tested again. But when the aforementioned "mad man" shows up with a gun, the test becomes a life and death matter. Set in 1964 New Jersey, the narrative drive of this novel will take your breath away. Find out more at https://ww…

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GAB TALKS with Ayn Cates Sullivan, author of NIMUE: Freeing Merlin 22:05

2y ago22:05

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In this standalone novel, Nina realizes that she was the sorceress Nimue in a previous life and the one responsible for sealing Merlin in an enchanted Hawthorn tree. Only she can release him from his silvery prison - if she can find him! Nina discovers more about her innate gifts and superpowers in this Heroine's quest than she could have ever thou…

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GAB TALKS with Cindy Kibbe (writing as C.K. Donnelly) discusses her Kinderra Saga 20:10

2y ago20:10

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Since its release, Trine Rising has won many literary awards and received many 5- star reviews. Trine Fallacy, The Kinderra Saga: Book 2 is following the success of its predecessor, earning praise and top reviews. Trine Revelation, The Kinderra Saga: Book 3 is to be released summer 2022. This is a live version of the interview. You can see the book…

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GAB TALKS with Carlo Pietro Sanfilippo, author of AfterLIFE: Waking Up from My American Dream 25:27

2y ago25:27

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CHANGE is possible. Feel something is missing? Want to take your life in a different direction? Need a little inspiration to help you along? Carlo discusses "AfterLIFE: Waking Up from My American Dream" with Gabby Olczak, President of the Independent Press Award. This is a live version of the interview. You can listen to the interview, see the boo…

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GAB TALKS with Nati Del Paso, author of Women of Fire and Snow 14:11

2y ago14:11

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"Women of Fire and Snow" is a riveting collection of contemporary stories of women straddling the Mexican-American border while finding their place and voice. Cultural identity, gender violence, forced migration, sacrifice, love, and resiliency frame suspenseful tales where realism is tempered by the supernatural and mystical. An undocumented teena…

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GAB TALKS with Erika Adams, author of New Moon's Family; Illustrated by Eric Soderstrom 12:39

2+ y ago12:39

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New Moon's Family is a rhyming story about how loved ones are always in your heart, no matter how far away they might feel, and learn about the moon's phases while reading! New Moon is sad and lonely in the darkness of the night. But will she learn that love is near, even when it's out of sight? Come join the fun, love, and learning! Erika Adams di…

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GAB TALKS with Lis Bensley, author of The Glimpse 15:17

2+ y ago15:17

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THE GLIMPSE is a moving, unsentimental tale of the charged New York art world of the 1950s and the relationship between a mother and daughter as they grapple with their relationship that becomes pivotal to their artwork. Liza Baker, a rising star in the burgeoning Abstract Expressionist era, finds herself sidelined when she gets pregnant, and decid…

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GAB TALKS with Stephen P. Fish, author of A Call to Reform 18:35

2+ y ago18:35

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A Call To Reform: Sustaining America's Unique Culture by Stephen P. Fish is a story about the need to modernize the federal government in an effort to save America’s unique political, social, and economic culture. It is a story about what makes us uniquely American, with an emphasis on a brief history of human rights and civil liberties. It is a ca…

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