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VIRTUAL TV SHOW! Watch Christian comedienne, speaker, & award winning author, Pat G'Orge-Walker talk about her latest novel, SOMEWHAT SAVED

Sunday, April 6th, Authors In Your Pocket on SL! Features Kristin Hannah & FIREFLY LANE

VIRTUAL TV SHOW! Watch NYT best-selling author, Kristin Hannah talk about her latest novel, FIREFLY LANE

Sunday, March 9th, Authors In Your Pocket on SL! Features L. Divine & her DRAMA HIGH series

VIRTUAL TV SHOW! Watch best-selling YA author, parent and former high school teacher, L. Divine talk about her latest books in the young adult series, DRAMA HIGH

Sunday, February 24th, Authors In Your Pocket on SL! Features Charlie Huston & HALF THE BLOOD OF BROOKLYN

VIRTUAL TV SHOW! Watch best-selling author, comic writer and general wrangler of all things pulp noir, Charlie Huston talk about his latest novel, HALF THE BLOOK IN BROOKLYN and about writing, New York vs. LA, pulp fiction and vampires.

Monday, February 11th, #1 New York Times Best-selling Author Lisa Jackson discusses LOST SOULS

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! #1 New York Times best-selling author Lisa Jackson delivers her most harrowing novel yet… as a young woman’s determined hunt for a serial killer draws her into a twisted psychopath’s unspeakable crimes... LOST SOULS reunites Jackson with Detective Reuben Montoya and returns to the familiar backdrop of New Orleans. Jackson also re-introduces readers to now twenty-seven-year-old Kristi Bentz, a woman who has nearly died twice at the hands of a serial killer, and lived to tell about it...

Sunday, February 10th, Authors In Your Pocket on SL! Features Lisa Jackson & LOST SOULS

VIRTUAL TV SHOW! Watch #1 New York Times best-selling author Lisa Jackson talk about her latest novel, LOST SOULS. With over 75 novels published — many of which are New York Times bestsellers — watch Lisa Jackson tell us about Lost Souls.

Sunday, February 10th: #1 New York Times best-selling author Lisa Jackson discusses Absolute Fear

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Lisa Jackson’s talent for exploring the dark side of life has placed her among those elite authors who repeatedly top national bestsellers lists. Her novel Fatal Burn was a number one New York Times paperback bestseller in March 2006, and in April 2006, her first book to be published in hardcover, Shiver, was number four on the New York Times bestseller list. Now, Jackson returns to New Orleans and the chill of Shiver’s Our Ladies of Virtue hospital in ABSOLUTE FEAR, a pulse-pounding new novel of madness, deceit, and twisted revenge that will take readers into the heart of fear…

Sunday, January 27th, Authors In Your Pocket on SL! Features Carl Weber & SOMETHING ON THE SIDE

VIRTUAL TV SHOW! Watch New York Times Best-selling author Carl Weber talk about his latest novel, SOMETHING ON THE SIDE, and his successful chain of book stores, writing and the publishing business.

Monday, December 17th, New York Times Best-selling Author Carl Weber discusses SOMETHING ON THE SIDE

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! New York Times best-selling author Carl Weber brings us his scandalously spirited new novel SOMETHING ON THE SIDE. Weber introduces readers to the bodacious women of the Big Girls Book Club (BGBC) Tammy, Egypt, Isis, Nikki, Coco, and Tiny. There’s only one rule to be a member of this club, you must be at least a size 14 to join.

Monday, October 1st, Essence Best-selling Author Daaimah S. Poole discusses ALL I WANT IS EVERYTHING

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! Poole’s novels expertly portray the all-too-real ups and downs of twenty-something’s lives and relationships…. Now, Daaimah S. Poole returns with ALL I WANT IS EVERYTHING, the tale of a young woman with a hot voice and superstar dreams determined to reach stardom. Kendra Michelle Thomas has always dreamed of becoming an R&B singing sensation. With a winning voice, the looks and high school talent shows under her belt, everyone thought she’d be the next Mariah Carey, but...

Saturday, September 1st, New York Times Best-selling Author Mary Monroe discusses DELIVER ME FROM EVIL

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! We can only wonder what incidents or people inspired the complex characters that inhabitMary Monroe's latest novel DELIVER ME FROM EVIL. One such character is the protagonist, Christine Thurman, a woman from the wrong side of the tracks who made good by marrying Jesse Ray Thurman and helping him to build a business worth millions. Now, twelve years later, J.R. has become obsessed with his video store empire, and Christine feels trapped and alone in a dead-end marriage.

Friday, August 31st: New York Times Best-selling Author Mary Monroe with DELIVER ME FROM EVIL

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! In DELIVER ME FROM EVIL Mary introduces Christine Thurman, a woman from the wrong side of the tracks who made good by marrying Jesse Ray Thurman and helping him to build a business worth millions. Now, twelve years later, J.R. has become obsessed with his video store empire, and Christine feels trapped and alone in a dead-end marriage.

Thursday, August 30th: New York Times Best-selling Author Mary B. Morrison with SWEETER THAN HONEY

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! In SWEETER THAN HONEY Mary introduces a new cast of steamy characters including Lace St. Thomas - a woman who risks everything to reinvent herself. Lace operates Immaculate Perception, a wildly successful Las Vegas firm that pairs wealthy male clients with the sexiest female escorts. While it's the smoothest operation in town, business nonetheless turns deadly dangerous when one of her most popular escorts is murdered, and Immaculate Perception boss, Valentino James, clearly wants Lace to keep her mouth shut...

Wednesday, August 29th: Essence and Nationally Best Selling author Gwynne Forster with GETTING SOME OF HER OWN

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! In GETTING SOME OF HER OWN Gwynne tells the engaging tale of Susan Pettiford. After an absence of sixteen years, she has come home to North Carolina, this time for good. Thanks to an inheritance, she can start her own interior design business. But it’s not quite the life Susan hoped for. Single at thirty-four, she now faces a challenge that forces her to accept one of her dreams will never come true. Battling sadness, Susan decides to engage in a fling…

Tuesday, July 31st, New York Times Best-selling Author Mary B. Morrison

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! Mary B. Morrison's sensuous novels expertly blend fiction with reality. Morrison is celebrated by readers again and again for her engaging characters and her erotic twists. Now, Morrison introduces a new cast of steamy characters in SWEETER THAN HONEY, including Lace St. Thomas - a woman who risks everything to reinvent herself. Lace operates Immaculate Perception, a wildly successful Las Vegas firm that pairs wealthy male clients with the sexiest female escorts. While it's the smoothest operation in town, business nonetheless turns deadly dangerous when one of her most popular escorts is murdered, and Immaculate Perception boss, Valentino James, clearly wants Lace to keep her mouth shut...

Wednesday, June 13th: Best-selling author Kathy J. Marsh with AURA OF LOVE

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! In AURA OF LOVE an introduction made…a new love born…society, families, and friends against it... A new power appears…a secret told…a culprit revealed... Will love survive? Will they survive?... As Remy struggles to come to grips with her feelings for Jace, an Auralite of a different coven, she has no idea that “one of their own kind” is revealing their existence, in a succession of dreams, to a world-renowned journalist. The hunt is on to find the culprit once the journalist reveals the dreams as a series of fictional accounts in a national magazine. Just as Remy starts to accept Jace, the guilty party is revealed to be someone they both know and love. They are now compelled to find the journalist before their ruling body, The Council, does…or the results will be disastrous. Does the hunt strengthen them, hurt them, or rip them apart?

Wednesday, April 11th: Best-selling author Lalita Tademy discusses her latest novel Red River

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! Lalita Tademy weaves together history and the story of her own family to bring us an epic work of fiction, the dramatic, intertwining story of two families struggling to make a place for themselves in an America deeply divided after the Civil War. A unique accomplishment, this is the history never before told, brought to life through the unforgettable lives of three generations of African American husbands and wives, parents and children. A saga of violence, courage, and most of all, dreams broken, repaired and strengthened over time, Red River explores issues that resonate to this day....as it illuminates the sometimes heartbreaking choices we all must make to claim the legacy that is ours.

Tuesday, April 10th: #1 Essence bestselling author Nikki Turner with FOREVER A HUSTLER'S WIFE

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! In A Hustler’s Wife, Yarni worked for more than a decade to get Des’ life sentence overturned after he was incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit. Now that he’s free, Des struggles with his promise to Yarni to give up his drug dealing lifestyle for her and their newborn daughter. Soon Des finds an even greater hustle – one that would allow him to possess the three things that all major players desire: money, power, and respect. He becomes a preacher. Yarni reluctantly stands by as her man as he trades in his triple beam scale for a bible and a Bentley, making his church a welcoming place for all sinners. As word of his church spreads, people come from all over to be a part of Des’ congregation. When Des’ success goes to his head and Yarni now finds both her loyalty to her man and her faith tested. With FOREVER A HUSTLER’S WIFE Turner delivers another treat filled with hot romance and a shocking new hustle.

Sunday, April 8th: #1 New York Times best-selling author Lisa Jackson discusses her latest novel Absolute Fear

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT!
Lisa Jackson’s talent for exploring the dark side of life has placed her among those elite authors who repeatedly top national bestsellers lists. Her novel Fatal Burn was a number one New York Times paperback bestseller in March 2006, and in April 2006, her first book to be published in hardcover, Shiver, was number four on the New York Times bestseller list. Now, Jackson returns to New Orleans and the chill of Shiver’s Our Ladies of Virtue hospital in ABSOLUTE FEAR, a pulse-pounding new novel of madness, deceit, and twisted revenge that will take readers into the heart of fear…

Monday, April 2nd: Urban Christian author and motivational speaker Monica P. Carter with SACRIFICE THE ONE

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! A faith-themed family drama set against the backdrop of rejection, rebellion and redemption. When an adored and treasured woman risks and loses her life to have the child she always dreamed of, a wave of repercussions follows. Rose is the treasured wife of Robert Armstrong. Rose, always headstrong, knows having a baby could be risky after having already miscarried. But she wants nothing more than to hold in her arms the little girl she has always wanted. She bargains with God, if he’ll just give her a baby, she won’t ask for anything else. She gets the baby, but at the stake of her own life. Robert could leave or take becoming a father. All he’s ever wanted was to spend his life with Rose. Everything he does is because of her, for she is the woman who wiped away so many years of loneliness and became the center of his world. When he loses her as a result of childbirth, he can’t take it. He wants to be angry at someone; he wants to be angry with his beloved Rose. But it’s too much weight to carry being angry with the woman he loved more than his own life, so he turns to the next person: the child of that union, Seta.

Sunday, April 1st: Urban Christian author Shelia E. Lipsey with INTO EACH LIFE

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! Sovereign destiny connects the paths of Prodigal Runsome and Teary Fullalove’s families, but no greater bond is formed than the one between Prodigal and Teary. The two become inseparable best friends. During his adolescent years, Prodigal discovers there is life outside of Teary when he develops an attraction for the very beautiful and captivating Faith Meadows, yet his heart continues to yearn for his best friend. While Prodigal's relationship with Faith intensifies, Teary’s life takes a devastating turn when she chooses to lay aside her Christian morals and succumb to the charming, deceptive ways of the heartthrob womanizer, Skyler Jenkins. Continuing to suppress his feelings of love for Teary, Prodigal supports her after she experiences the pain of betrayal. When Prodigal faces an insurmountable tragedy, Teary is to whom he turns. His anger toward God is paramount and his faith is sorely tested. Will Prodigal betray the love he and Faith shared to be with Teary? A powerfully intriguing and dramatic novel, Into Each Life follows Prodigal, Teary and their families on a spiraling journey from childhood through adulthood, revealing the depths of the human spirit to persevere against some of life’s most tumultuous trials and temptations.

Saturday, March 31st: Highly acclaimed poet and Urban Christian author 3:57 A.M. TIMING IS EVERYTHING

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! Essie Mae Richardson is an elderly, wise, and church-going soul. She lives alone, but spends most of her time worrying about those around her. Using God's guidance and wisdom, Essie keeps an eye on things happening around her and when the time is right, reaches out to those who don't even know they need her. Mason and Elaine Demps are going through the motions of marriage. Elaine's need for more than financial support from her husband overwhelms her after she meets a handsome mechanic who shows an interest in her. Colin and Angel Stephens are happily married and expecting their first child, yet one careless mistake changes the tone of their marriage and possibly the outcome of Angel's pregnancy. Jennifer Mays is a single mother to Jerrod, her teenage son who she simply doesn't understand. Jerrod is holding on to past hurts that will send him to his destruction if they aren't resolved. Quite innocently, Ms. Essie touches each family in her own special way.

Friday, March 30th: Strebor Books author J. Marie Darden with ENEMY FIELDS

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! Against the backdrop of Kentucky in the 1970's- and against all odds- a black woman and a white man find love that transcends race, class, and condemnation. This magnificent love story, Enemy Fields, is set in 1971- a time of war not just in Vietnam or the streets of Washington, but also in Bourbon County, Kentucky. When the Mandarene's, a wealthy, white family, move in to the deserted mansion across the field behind her house, Sister takes a job with them. She soon finds herself in the middle of a drama that will change the racial balance of her town by falling in love with Evian, the young son in the Mandarene family. In haunting prose and beautiful images, Enemy Fields is a moving story full of insight into human hearts caught in the crossfire of one of the most volatile and violent periods in American history.

Thursday, March 29th: Urban Christian author Brittney Holmes with LIVING CONSEQUENCES

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! Nevaeh Madison seems to live the epitome of the perfect life. She’s the captain of the Varsity cheerleading squad and a straight “A” student with a near-perfect boyfriend, Ronald. Sexual intimacy had never been an issue between them, but when their relationship is put to the test, Nevaeh’s faith is shaken. Nevaeh’s best friend, Shimone, tries to be the shoulder her friend needs while struggling with finding herself pregnant at the age of eighteen. She knows that the hardest part will be telling her mother and her boyfriend, Marques, who has a reputation for being unfaithful. Losing her mother at age two and then being neglected by her father causes Sierra Monroe to find comfort and pleasure in the wrong places. After giving herself to so many men, she finds that her actions have major consequences. As these characters go through very different dilemmas, they will learn life long lessons and soon find that only God’s love and forgiveness can carry them through the hard times.

Wednesday, March 27th: #1 Essence magazine bestselling author Kendra Norman-Bellamy with IN GREENE PASTURES

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! When the story breaks that one of Atlanta’s most prominent and respected pastors is killed in a fiery automobile accident, Hunter stands to lose everything when the deceased pastor’s distraught daughter, Jade Tides, convinces him that it wasn’t an accident, but murder. Hunter uses the power of the written word, his very own newspaper, to try to solve the mystery, but the entire community threatens to take away their support if he doesn’t discontinue the feature, accusing Hunter of using the pastor’s untimely death as a ploy for greater financial gain and accuse him of making a mockery of God and the memory of Rev. B.T. Tides. In the midst of it all, Hunter falls hard for Jade Tides. She’s everything he desires in a woman. But is she and the so-called mystery surrounding her father’s death worth losing everything, or has the legend of Shelton Heights caught up with yet another unsuspecting family?

Friday, February 23rd, New York Times Best-selling Author Jill Conner Browne

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! “Boss Queen” Jill Conner Browne founded the Sweet Potato Queens® in the early 1980s. Today there are more than 2 million copies of The Sweet Potato Queen’s books in print. A Broadway musical based on the Sweet Potato Queens® series of books is being developed. This author of numerous #1 New York Times best-sellers will be discussing the Sweet Potato Queens® series, and her hilarious new novel THE SWEET POTATO QUEENS' FIRST BIG-ASS NOVEL: STUFF WE DIDN'T ACTUALLY DO, BUT COULD HAVE, AND MAY YET

Friday, January 26: Carl Weber & The RAWSISTAZ Literary Group discussing his explosive new novel The First Lady

Bookclub In Your Pocket Show. Featuring New York Times bestselling author of The Preacher's Son and So You Call Yourself A Man. In THE FIRST LADY he returns with a scandalously spirited new novel about a woman who knows she's her husband's First Lady—-but doesn't want to be his last…

Saturday, January 20: New York Times best-selling author David Morrell

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PODCAST! David Morrell is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-eight books, including his award-winning First Blood, which introduced the world to John Rambo, and The Brotherhood of the Rose. With more than eighteen million copies of his books in print, his fiction has been translated into 26 languages. His thriller CREEPERS, has received great critical acclaim and won the prestigious Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel. David will also be giving us a sneak peek at his highly anticipated new novel, SCAVENGER which will be in stores on March 12th!

Tuesday, January 2nd: Carl Weber discussing his latest novel The First Lady

Featuring the New York Times bestselling author of The Preacher's Son and So You Call Yourself A Man. In THE FIRST LADY Carl returns with a scandalously spirited new novel about a woman who knows she's her husband's First Lady-but doesn't want to be his last…

Tuesday, December 26th: Multi-platinum rap star C-Murder discussing his debut novel Death Around the Corner

EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIER VIDEO PODCAST! Featuring Multi-platinum rap star C-Murder, writing as Corey Miller, telling a gritty, compelling, and unforgettable story of surviving on the deadly streets of New Orleans in his debut novel, DEATH AROUND THE CORNER. Death Around The Corner, is a work of fiction that brings to life a world destroyed by Hurricane Katrina: when New Orleans was America's murder capital and the Calliope Projects was the hardest place in the big easy. For a sneak preview of the book please visit www.deatharoundthecorner.com

Thursday, December 21st: Carly Alexander discussing her novel The Secret Life of Mrs. Claus

Special Holiday Authors In Your Pocket Show. Featuring Nationally bestselling author Carly Alexander discussing her hilarious novel, THE SECRET LIFE OF MRS. CLAUS. This Christmas, a little red suit can make all the difference...Three women hired by Rossman's Department Store to play Mrs. Claus in Baltimore, San Francisco and Chicago are about to learn that a woman should never stop making that Christmas list. For these Mrs. Claus stand-ins, it's a Christmas where miracles happen, love is magical, and changing their lives is as easy as changing their outfits.

Thursday, December 14th: David Angsten discussing his debut novel Dark Gold

Featuring nationally best-selling author David Angsten, the Los Angeles screenwriter and video director whose debut thriller DARK GOLD was published by Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin’s Press.

Saturday, December 2nd: NYT best-selling novelist, screenwriter and filmmaker Max Allan Collins

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! Max Allan Collins is the highly acclaimed NYT bestselling novelist of more than three-dozen books including Saving Private Ryan, Road to Perdition, Carnal Hours, Chicago Confidential, Stolen Away, and True Crime. Mr. Collins has earned an unprecedented seven Private Eye Writers of America “Shamus” nominations, winning twice. A true renaissance man, he scripted the internationally syndicated comic strip Dick Tracy from 1977 to 1993, is one of the leading authors of film and television tie-in books, which include his popular CSI series, and several of his screenplays have been turned into films. Collins is also a filmmaker and will be discussing his latest film Eliot Ness: An Untouchable Life. In September 2006, The Private Eye Writers of American bestowed it's highest honor to Collins, presenting him with "The Eye" for liftime contribution to the genre. This will be Collins' first podcast appearance!

Sunday, November 19th: Episode One of the "On the Road Series" Featuring the authors at the MidWest Literary Festival

The first installment of twelve special “on the road” episodes featuring the authors and literary publishing professionals at the 4th Annual Midwest Literary Festival which took place in Aurora, IL. This episode will be featuring Midwest Literary Festival author liaison Henry Perez, and nationally best-selling authors Nancy Bush, Michael A. Black and Judy Merrill Larsen.

Thursday, November 16th: Jon Katz discussing his latest book A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life

“People who love dogs often talk about a ‘lifetime’ dog. I’d heard the phrase a dozen times before I came to recognize its significance. Lifetime dogs are dogs we love in especially powerful, sometimes inexplicable ways.”–Jon Katz... In this gripping and deeply touching book, bestselling author Jon Katz tells the story of his lifetime dog, Orson: a beautiful border collie–intense, smart, crazy, and unforgettable... A GOOD DOG is a book to savor. Just as Orson was the author’s lifetime dog, his story is a lifetime treasure–poignant, timeless, and powerful...

Sunday, November 5th: Donna Hill discussing her latest novel Guilty Pleasures

Nationally Best-Selling author Donna Hill has more than fifty published titles to her credit, three of which were adapted for television. In GUILTY PLEASURES, Jake and Eva Kelly are masters at what they do. From the games they play with each other to the cons they pull on their unsuspecting marks, they are unstoppable. To the outside world, Jake and Eva are just another young buppie couple living their dream under the bright lights of New York City. Then Jake gets greedy and they pick the wrong mark... Now the tables have turned and their addiction to the game could cost them everything---even their lives...

Tuesday, October 31st: Jan Underwood discussing her novel Day Shift Werewolf

Special Halloween Show! Discussing her debut novel, DAY SHIFT WEREWOLF, the creepy and comic winner of the 28th Annual International 3-Day Novel Contest. In this hilarious spin on the traditional horror genre, an unproductive werewolf, a claustrophobic mummy, a freewheeling zombie, a demon with a hidden human and other incompetent monsters struggle to find new truth in life on the dark side. Jan Underwood's first published novel is a genre-busting and unique piece of fiction, and a classic example of the kind of originality inspired by the 3-Day Novel Contest.

Sunday, October 22nd: Philip Beard & the Fox Chapel Book Buddies discuss his novel Dear Zoe

Bookclub In Your Pocket Show. Critically-Acclaimed Author Philip Beard discusses his thought-provoking new novel, DEAR ZOE with the Fox Chapel Book Buddies. From Little Women to Huckleberry Finn, from A Member of the Wedding to The Catcher in the Rye, American authors have developed a remarkable body of literature about the challenges and exhilarations of growing up. This tradition is now further enriched by the publication of DEAR ZOE, a sensitive and insightful coming-of-age novel by Pittsburgh attorney Philip Beard. Related as a series of letters from the main character to her deceased little sister Zoe, the novel reveals the mind, heart, and emotional struggles of fifteen-year-old Tess DeNunzio…DEAR ZOE was named one of Booklist's Ten Best First Novels of 2005.

Sunday, October 15: L. Divine discusses her new Young Adult novel DRAMA HIGH: The Fight

L. Divine discusses the first novel of her new YA series DRAMA HIGH: THE FIGHT Brimming with the same spirited sense of style and magic as Disney’s That’s So Raven, Drama High introduces a fun, brazen new series featuring a young sistah who’s learning that life in the ‘hood is nothing compared to life in high school…Drama High is a remarkably assured debut, and L. Divine is a tantalizing and refreshing new voice. Jayd and her bold, honest, and laugh-out-loud funny assessment of life, along with her quirky cast of friends, classmates, loves, her magical family and eccentric neighbors make for an irresistible, can’t-put-it-down read.

Sunday, October 8: LaTonya Y. Williams discusses her novel Make You Love Me and her upcoming novel Missed Opportunities

Best-Selling author LaTonya Y. Williams discusses her novel MAKE YOU LOVE ME and her upcoming 2007 novel MISSED OPPORTUNITIES. With a sizzling combination of indiscretion and female competition, MAKE YOU LOVE ME will tantalize readers and leave them screaming for more...spining another riveting tale that poignantly demonstrates a woman’s private desperation to conquer a man’s love....In her 2007 upcoming novel, MISSED OPPORTUNITIES, she illustrates how her true-to-life characters must face the consequences of their poor choices. Was each decision worth the opportune cost? Williams delivers yet another account of love, lies, and deceit all wrapped up in one powerful novel...

Sunday, October 1: Nancy Bush discusses her novel Electric Blue

Nationally Best Selling author Nancy Bush discusses her Jane Kelly Mystery novel ELECTRIC BLUE. In her second smash outing, Nancy Bush’s wickedly funny heroine, Jane Kelly, proves herself a worthy successor to Stephanie Plum, but with a wit, style, and dog that are definitely all her own...

Sunday, September 24th: Eric Jerome Dickey discussing his book Chasing Destiny & the Divas For A Cure organization founder Jan Emanuel discussing the 2006 Divas Ride For A Cure Motorcyle Run for Breast Cancer with Kathy Erickson from Swedish American Center for Women in Rockford, IL

Bookclub In Your Pocket Show Featuring New York Times Bestselling Author Eric Jerome Dickey, discussing his book CHASING DESTINY. Billie (aka "Ducati") is known as much for her extraordinary beauty as for the sexy yellow motorcycle she rides through the mean streets of Los Angeles. And, this past summer the Divas For A Cure took to the road, traveling from the San Francisco Bay Area to Florida, to New York and back, raising funds and awareness to aid in the fight to find a cure for Breast Cancer. Click here for more information!

Sunday, September 17th: Mary Monroe & The RAWSISTAZ Literary Group discussing her novel God Don't Play

Bookclub In Your Pocket Show. Featuring New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe discussing her explosive new novel, GOD DON'T PLAY with the RAWSISTAZ Literary Group. Mary weaves the gripping story of lifelong friends Annette Goode and Rhoda Nelson. They’ve weathered secrets, lies—and even murder—but the challenge they now face may destroy their relationship once and for all.....

Sunday, September 10th: Nancy Bush, Lisa Jackson, and Roz Bailey and The Binkster discussing their Three Authors and a Pug Tour

Featuring Nationally Best Selling author Nancy Bush, discussing her Jane Kelly Mystery novels ELECTRIC BLUE and CANDY APPLE RED with a special guest appearance by her sister, #1 NYT bestselling author Lisa Jackson. Also on this show will be nationally best-selling author Roz Bailey with her novel POSTCARDS FROM LAST SUMMER. This podcast will also be a first for the pet lovers in our audience, as it will feature "The Binkster", Nancy's adorable minature pug, who is a recurring character in her Jane Kelley Mystery novels and will be touring with Nancy, Lisa and Roz this fall. So our pod-host, Wali Muhammad will get a chance to work his magic with a twist, one of the guests will have four legs! You don't want to miss this show...

Sunday, August 27th: New York Times Best-selling author Mary Monroe discussing her novel God Don't Play

In her explosive new novel, GOD DON'T PLAY, New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe weaves the gripping story of lifelong friends Annette Goode and Rhoda Nelson. They’ve weathered secrets, lies—and even murder, but the challenge they now face may destroy their relationship once and for all...

Sunday, July 30th: Candice Dow discusses her novel Ain't No Sunshine

"A young woman ventures the road to self-discovery after escaping an abusive relationship, and an elusive family history" in AIN'T NO SUNSHINE, Candice Dow's second novel. When Laila left Miami, she thought she had buried her past for good. Facing a new future, she is suddenly confronted with her past. All of Laila's relationships, and all of her choices, lead her home in a way she could never have imagined.

Sunday, July 23rd: Lisa Jackson & The WEGAB Book Club discussing her novels Final Scream and Twice Kissed

Bookclub In Your Pocket Show. Featuring #1 New York Times Best Selling author Lisa Jackson, discussing her novel FINAL SCREAM with the WEGAB Book Club. When There’s No Escape From A Cold-Blooded Killer…As white-hot flames sear the dark night, a killer waits in the trees, watching the mill burn, listening for the screams—the only proof that justice has finally begun for the sins of long-ago. .. Lisa will also be discusssing her upcoming release of her romantic suspence novel TWICE KISSED.

Sunday, July 16th: George Elliott Clarke discusses his book George and Rue

Featuring Award Winning Canadian Poet turned Author George Elliot Clark, discussing his book GEORGE & RUE. The book is about a death that brims with fierce vitality and dark humor. Infused with the sensual, rhythmic beauty that defines Clarke’s writing, this is a literary debut that is marked by celebration—and controversy...

Sunday, July 9th: James Rollins, discusses his latest novel Black Order

In BLACK ORDER, New York Times bestselling author James Rollins proposes an alternative to the hot button controversy between proponents of intelligent design and evolution. He explores scientific and religious claims to the origin of life and challenges readers to formulate their own conclusions, while setting forth a provocative and open-ended theory of his own...

Tuesday, July 4th: Mary B. Morrison, discusses her latest novel Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This

In NYT bestselling author Mary B. Morrison's newest novel, NOTHING HAS EVER FELT LIKE THIS, the timing finally seems right for Darius Jones and Fancy Taylor—but what they discover about one another may surprise them. Darius focuses on life as the ultimate player. But nothing and no one can get Fancy off his mind. Now, his only choice is to make things right—and prove to Fancy that nothing has ever felt like this... She will also be discussing the August release of WHEN SOMEBODY LOVES YOU BACK.

Sunday, June 25th: Emily Giffin, discusses her latest novel Baby Proof

New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin has over 500,000 copies of her first two books in print. Not surprisingly, Giffin’s third novel, BABY PROOF is already being hyped as one of the biggest releases of the summer. The novel is a witty, heartfelt story of what happens to the perfect couple when they unexpectedly find themselves at odds over the parenthood issue – and explores whether there is such a thing as a deal-breaker when it comes to true love.

Sunday, June 18th: George Elliott Clarke & The Good Book Club-Houston Chapter discussing his book George and Rue

Bookclub In Your Pocket Show. Featuring Award Winning Canadian Poet turned Author George Elliot Clark, discussing his book GEORGE AND RUE. The book is about a death that brims with fierce vitality and dark humor. Infused with the sensual, rhythmic beauty that defines Clarke’s writing, this is a literary debut that is marked by celebration—and controversy...

Sunday, June 11th: Lisa Jackson, discusses her novel Fatal Burn

She’s burned her victims... She’s frozen them... She’s buried them alive... And her readers have loved every minute of it! With FATAL BURN, #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, who has been making her fans blood run cold; delivers the story of a woman whose dangerous past links her to a child’s disappearance—and to a deranged killer bent on vengeance...Find out how Lisa's talent for exploring the dark side of life has placed her among the elite authors who repeatedly top national bestseller lists.

Sunday, June 4th: Evie Rhodes, discusses her latest novel Criss Cross

Award Winning Gospel Hip-Hop Artist turned Novelist, Evie Rhodes will be discussing her critically acclaimed second novel, CRISS CROSS. In the novel Evie combines faith with fiction; exploring facets of spirituality and contemporary society and telling the story of one man’s battle against evil. This supernatural/psychological thriller not only entertains, but evokes deep thought on living, life, and the good in each of us...

Sunday, May 28th: Meg Cabot, discusses her latest novel Queen of Babble

In her new adult fiction hardcover novel QUEEN OF BABBLE, New York Times Best-Selling author Meg Cabot tells the hilarious story of lovable blabbermouth Lizzie Nichols, who can't seem to stay out of trouble. . . . What's an American girl with a big mouth but an equally big heart to do? Meg has published almost forty novels for younger readers as well as adults, including The Princess Diaries series (on which two hit feature films by Disney were based).

Sunday, May 21st: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson & Go On Girl! BookClub Inc.-Chicago Chapter discussing his book Is Bill Cosby Right?

Bookclub In Your Pocket Show. Displaying the critical prowess and commitment to struggling African Americans that have made Dyson the nation's preeminent spokesman for the hip-hop generation, IS BILL COSBY RIGHT? challenges us all—black and white—to confront the social problems that the civil rights movement failed to solve.

Sunday, May 14th: Pamela J. Bailey, discusses her latest book Sanctuary

Special Mother's Day Show! Pamela will be discussing how to create your own “Sanctuary” every day of the year! In SANCTUARY: CREATING A BLESSED PLACE TO LIVE AND LOVE, she shares 14 Principles for creating a more tranquil home environment. Realizing the preciousness of life and family, a new hunger has emerged for beautiful, nurturing and spiritual home environments. This book is infused with decorating tips and wisdom…

Sunday, May 7th: Steve Berry, discusses his latest novel The Templar Legacy

THE TEMPLAR LEGACY debuted on The New York Times bestseller list at #4. At the same time it appeared in the top ten on the USA Today, BookSense, and Publisher's Weekly bestseller lists. The novel has gone back to press six times already! New York Times Best-Selling author, Steve Berry takes us on a modern thrill ride through ancient rites, clandestine societies, fabulous riches, and shocking secrets...

Sunday, April 30th: Nick Adams, discusses his new book Making Friends with Black People

The 31-year-old comic turned author Adams, steps off stage to take a modern-day look at race relations in MAKING FRIENDS WITH BLACK PEOPLE. For those of you who love to watch the new FX Network show “BLACK AND WHITE”®, this book will not only make readers of all races laugh, but most importantly, think... Adams knows that although everyone may be different, humor is one thing that can bring them together…

Sunday, April 23rd: Lisa Jackson, discusses her latest novel Shiver

Do you know who Lisa Jackson is? Lots of people do. Enough to make her a number one New York Times bestseller on April 2nd with a million two hundred thousand copies-plus in print…Lisa’s talent for exploring the dark side of life has placed her among those elite authors who repeatedly top national bestsellers lists. SHIVER takes readers to New Orleans and into the midst of a killing spree unmatched in recent memory. In it, the city has become a madman’s stage...

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USA Today Best Selling Author Tara Taylor Quinn with IN PLAIN SIGHT

PODCAST INTERVIEW SHE CAN’T RUN..AND SHE WON’T HIDE... On the outside, Arizona chief prosecutor Janet McNeil is the epitome of a driven, daring attorney who lives life by her own rules. But inside her world is in chaos. Terrifying nightmares keep her in a constant state of anxiety. Yet saving face is imperative now that she’s prosecuting a member of a white supremacy organization, a killer who wouldn’t think twice about using his twisted followers to silence Jan for good. It looks like an ordinary neighborhood... Neighbor Simon Green is the only person who isn’t begging her to quit the case. Simon, an ex-police officer with dark secrets of his own, understands how vital it is to obliterate violence and hate. But when one word from the most unlikely source threatens to change their lives forever, Jan must decide what risks she’s willing to take.

Author Bruce Hale discusses his Chet Gecko Mystery Series

PODCAST INTERVIEW Bruce Hale has written and illustrated nearly 20 books for kids. His Chet Gecko Mysteries series includes: The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse, The Big Nap, Farewell, My Lunchbag, The Malted Falcon and others. A popular speaker, teacher, and storyteller for children and adults, he lives in Santa Barbara, California.

Author, Funeral Director, and Founder of Griefourm, LLC, Marguerite O'Connor discusses Griefstruck: When a Death Changes Your Life

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! Marguerite O’Connor is the co-author of Griefstruck: When a Death Changes Your Life, a Funeral Director focusing on Advance Funeral Planning, and the founder of Grieforum, LLC. When a person experiences a significant loss, their world can be turned upside down... Nothing feels right or seems normal... In Griefstruck , the authors blend their extraordinary experiences in counseling, bereavement education and funeral service to coach readers as they heal and transform their grief. With practical tips, thought-provoking journaling and inspirational stories, the help the reader explore critical relationships to loss, self, family and others. In the midst of mourning, there is an opportunity for growth and self-discovery...

Writer/Author Kevin Guilfoile with CAST OF SHADOWS

PODCAST INTERVIEW How far would you go to look into the eyes of your daughter's killer?... In Kevin's debut novel Cast of Shadows, fertility expert Davis Moore's daughter is raped and murdered by an unknown assailant. With his marriage and practice falling apart in the tragedy's wake, Dr. Moore entertains a monstrous thought: the possibility of cloning the killer from crime scene evidence so he will one day know what the murderer looked like.

Highly acclaimed radio and television star, and children’s book author Shadoe Stevens

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! Shadoe is currently the announcer for The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. He has previously starred in two television series, Loose Cannon, and Dave’s World and hosted American Top Forty. He has also been a guest star on several hit TV series including: Beverly Hills 90210, Baywatch, The Larry Sanders Show, Caroline in the City, and Clueless. His children’s book “The Big Galoot” is highly regarded by Dick Clark, Whoopi Goldberg, and Gene Simmons.

Best-selling author Melanie Lynne Hauser

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! Former member of the PTA, Melanie Lynne Hauser is a prototypical Super Mom. She made quite a splash last year with her debut novel, Confessions of a Super Mom, and she is a contributor, along with Jodi Picoult, Jacqueline Mitchard, Jennifer Lauck, and Marion Winik, to the anthology It’s a Boy. Melanie will also be giving us a sneak peek at her highly anticipated new novel, SUPER MOM SAVES THE WORLD which will be in stores on March 6th!

Author and NY Film, book and music critic Kyle Smith

EXCLUSIVE GRAPHICALLY ENHANCED PODCAST! Kyle Smith is the author of Love Monkey, which became a critically acclaimed series for CBS. Since 1996 he has worked for People, where he is currently a critic and editor of the book and music reviews. Mr. Smith also writes film reviews for the New York Post.

Nationally best-selling author Donna Hill with WICKED WAYS

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO POD-EXCERPT! In the steamy sequel to GETTING HERS.. Donna Hill is back with WICKED WAYS!
It was Tess McDonald who set into motion a series of events that caused the murders of two adversaries. Tess even turned complete strangers, Kim and Nikki, into partners of a deadly crime. With life good now that their nemeses are out of the way, they celebrate. But not for long. On the night that the three women reunite, Tess receives a phone call that has the potential to ruin everything that she has put in place. Vincent, the one man that Tess would have changed her life for, has found her and her cohorts and he knows everything. She agrees to meet him with the intention of silencing him for good. But Tess is shocked when Vincent asks her to leave with him and put her criminal past behind her. However, Kim and Nikki aren't about to let her go so easily.

Introducing Hip Dog Cool Cat!

Must-have merchandise for animal lovers! Featuring original paintings by Keith Grace, limited edition prints, apparel, and merchandise.
Check out more art by Keith Grace at: www.grace-design.com

Tuesday, December 26th: Multi-platinum rap star C-Murder discussing his debut novel Death Around the Corner

EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIER VIDEO PODCAST! Featuring Multi-platinum rap star C-Murder, writing as Corey Miller, telling a gritty, compelling, and unforgettable story of surviving on the deadly streets of New Orleans in his debut novel, DEATH AROUND THE CORNER. Death Around The Corner, is a work of fiction that brings to life a world destroyed by Hurricane Katrina: when New Orleans was America's murder capital and the Calliope Projects was the hardest place in the big easy. For a sneak preview of the book please visit www.deatharoundthecorner.com

Announcement: L. Peggy Hicks Serves on Literary Sub-committee for the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards®!

TriCom Publicity Inc. and TriCom Podcast CEO, L. Peggy Hicks is honored to be serving on the Literary Sub-committee for the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards® to select the best African-American fiction title of 2006. The NAACP Image Awards® recognizes the artistic achievements of people of color, and honors projects and individuals that promote diversity in the arts. The winner will be announced at the televised Awards show in Hollywood which will be aired on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 8:00PM on FOX.
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"On the Road" Series at the Midwest Literary Festival Episode One airs on November 19th!

The TriCom PodSquad interviewed authors at the 4th Annual Midwest Literary Festival held on September 16-17, 2006 in Aurora, IL. Look for the upcoming 12 part series with your favorite authors and literary professionals including: Lisa Jackson, Emily Giffin, James Rollins, Nancy Bush, Roz Bailey, David Morrell, Tara Taylor Quinn, Judy Merrill Larsen, Kevin Guilfoile, David Angsten, Hallie Ephron, Bruce Hale, Jill Conner Browne, Tasha Alexander, Raymond Benson, Helen Gallagher, Tina Jens, J.A. Konrath, Michael A. Black, John Warner, Robert Goldsborough, Max Allan Collins, Francesco Levato, Julia Buckley, Julie Hyzy, Luisa Buehler, Melanie Lynne Hauser, Kelle Z. Riley, Kyle Smith, Shadoe Stevens, Debbie A. Taylor, Robert W. Walker, Libby Fischer Hellmann, Denise Stinson, Kelle Z. Riley, Michelle Ailene True, Diana Laskaris, A.D. Moore, Marguerite O'Connor, Jennifer Dyer, Henry Perez, Joan Schulhafer, and many more...

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Divas For A Cure is Featured in the October issue of Upscale Magazine!

The article features Divas For A Cure organization founder Jan "Sunny the Diva" Emanuel discussing the 2006 Divas Ride For A Cure Motorcyle Run for Breast Cancer. Just in time for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Check it out!

Monday, August 21st: TriCom Podcasts Put Authors In Your Pocket!

TriCom Podcast is featured in Publishers Weekly Daily Buzz!
...the podcasts are designed to be stand-alone, entertaining marketing pieces for authors and publishers.-Publishers Weekly
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