Inside Scoop Live

Topics of conversation: Rickey tells the story of the tragic auto accident that completely changed his life. Prison life, and the emotional journey of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and then acceptance. How Rickey and his "cellie" (cell mate) supported each other's artistic pursuits. Storyline of Rendezvous Rock, and it's interesting supernatural twist. Publishing, manuscripts, persistence, and the challenges of promoting a book.

Topics of conversation: The many individuals that contributed stories to this inspirational project - the wide variety of age, gender, careers, lifestyle, fame, etc. How these inspirational stories can help us find meaning and appreciation for our own life stories. Some powerful quotes and recollections from the book. The importance of following your own dreams, and doing what "you" really want to do. Thoughts on why none of the stories focused on status or money.

Topics of conversation: Getting over being intimidated by art, where to start pursuing art in your community. How an art-filled home environment will inspire your own creativity. Be an art collector on any budget...don't let a slow economy stop you! The importance of supporting local, independent artists. Michael Corbin's future projects, and inspirational website.

Topics of conversation: Insights into the motivations of suicide bombers and religious extremism. How Avi's diverse background in Israeli military intelligence, telecommunications technology and middle eastern culture contributed to his book. Will this book stir up controversy? Who will object? The equal importance of message and character development to the overall vision of 72 Virgins. Is the US safe from future terrorist attacks? Thoughts on the war on terror.

Topics of conversation: Who was Lydia Ross? Why was she so "feisty"? Recollections from war time Germany, and Lydia's early days in America. Author and friend, Edna Thayer shares some entertaining, favorite stories. Lydia's input towards the book, right up until her passing after the final draft was complete. Promotions, marketing, and book signings.

Topics of conversation: What is a GrayBoom Grandparent?  The "art" of "The ART of Grandparenting." How today's grandparent is different from previous generations. Personal insights from these authors about their three very different grandparenting roles. Pitfalls and joys of becoming a grandparent. How computer technologies - internet, facebook, twitter - is changing the face of grandparenting.

Listen to Dr. T. Darnell Saunders, author of "If You Want a Harvest, You Have to be Willing to Cultivate the Soil." Topics of conversation: Changing times, the new generation, and what that means for traditional faith-based institutions. Practical ways to "cultivate the soil" in order to prepare for abundance and prosperity. Why prayer alone will not bring you the life you want. Powerful insights from Dr. Saunders' personal life experience, The power of action and forward movement; patience and Blessing Ripeness.

Topics of conversation: Being true to our "authentic self," uncovering family, cultural, religious Belief Structures. Fear and shame vs. responsibility, choice, and empowerment. Bulimia, depression, religious fundamentalism and family secrets. Same-sex attractions, and Susan's struggles with reconciling her faith. Devastating impact of depression and eating disorders in modern society. Insightful inspiration from an author who's "been there."

Topics of conversation: Unconditional love and acceptance - the 2 keys to "loving without limits. Simple and easy tips for both men and women to strengthen their love bond. The secret to maintaining the "honeymoon sensation" for a lifetime. Inspirational insights for both men and women. Are men judged unfairly? Behind closed doors, aromatherapy, bathtubs and chocolate mint ice cream!

Topics of conversation: Becoming a published author later in life. How the fantasy genre is the leader for inspiring imagination. Main character - Bree, a non-typical 30-something, and why readers love her. Future plans for the entire Chrysalis series. Self publishing vs. traditional publishing.

Topics of conversation: Progression of the series, Kendra Kandlestar's evolution, and her battle in Book 3. Fodi's passion for writing, illustrating and teaching children. How one original drawing became an award-winning book series. Importance of encouraging writing in children, bringing balance back to schools in terms of the creative arts. The very popular Dream Workshop that is being taught in Canada, US, England and Korea.

Topics of conversation with William (Bill) Krill: What is the Gentling Approach, and how is it different that current treatment models. Why treatment for children needs to be different that adults. Coordinating approach with caregivers, teachers, social workers, other family members. Acting out or PTSD? Disorders commonly misdiagnosed as PTSD, and why.

Topics of conversation: The joy's of publishing a second novel, lessons learned after the first. Christyna's struggles in early life that fueled her passion for writing. Character comparisons of heroines from both of Christyna's novels. Wildfire - book's inspiration, environmental awareness, strong male romantic interest. Romance, love, and the possibility of future projects.

Topics of conversation: What is Social Combat Theory? The 3 main types of opponents in any type of conflict situation. Applying S.C.O.T. to all relationships to achieve your goals, including marriage. Valuable insights regarding human behavior. Dealing with internal emotions (aka Fear), as your opponent.

Topics of conversation: How an active imagination in early years turns one into a writer as an adult. Other writers who have influenced Chris's work. Post college age characters, their lives as reflections of modern day relationships. The importance of exploring other creative outlets for a writer. Publishing, editing, and the fate of books despite burgeoning technologies.

Topics of conversation: Fishing as a child, and then with his own children, The origins of Wally the Walking Fish, Difference between being an "author" and being a "writer", Importance of illustrations in children's books, Literary influences, the publishing world, and other projects. An educator for almost forty years, Gary Lamit has taught second graders through university students and has published over thirty books on a variety of subjects. Married with grown kids, he currently teaches at a community college. He spends considerable time reading children’s books to his pre-school extended-family members, whose number seems to increase every few months!

Interview with Irene Watson. Topics of conversation: The importance of website presence, Making the site about your visitor (not you), Designing your site to fit a specific purpose and pattern of interaction, and Tailoring your site to improve response to specific Myers-Briggs typed personas.

Interview with Tony Deblauwe. Topics of conversation: What is a "tyrant" or "difficult" boss?; Effective strategies for dealing with a difficult boss, the GRACE model; Common mistakes made by unhappy employees, consider a new approach; Victim mentality, power struggles, emotional triggers, and accountability; Interesting insights on new business models brought on by changing technologies.

Topics of conversation: * Just released and many award wins - What's the buzz about Defenders of the Scroll? * Origins of this project - What is a Series Bible? * Multi-cultural theme and it's potential to reach a wide audience * New computer technologies affecting the literary world * The rewards and unexpected surprises facing new authors

Topics of conversation: * "Organic" imagination vs. "artificial" imagination * Gaming devices, cell phones, computers and TV's - the downside of new technology * The link between healthy psychological development and imagination * The importance of "balance" in a child' life, and why this includes play * Rick explains many activities include in his book, and responses from children * Upcoming project on breast cancer awareness