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Three different shows. One common theme: celebrating the world of books.This podcast network is for readers and writers interested in hearing about awesome new books spanning a wide variety of different genres. Whether you’re hoping to get to know a new author or are in need of some practical writing tips, the BookSpeak Network has you covered.~The first program in the BookSpeak Network is the Sunbury Press Books Show. Hosted by the CEO of indie publisher Sunbury Press Lawrence Knorr, this show consists largely of interviews between the publisher and the authors he takes on at Sunbury Press. Knorr interviews both fiction and nonfiction authors and covers a range of topics from history, sports, biography, and more. This show may air 1-4 times per month.~The second program is called Milford House Mysteries, hosted by mystery and thriller authors Sherry Knowlton and JM (Jody) West. Sherry and JM often discuss the process of writing and publishing mysteries as well as doing interviews with some of the genre’s top authors. Milford House Mysteries hits the airwaves about two times per month. ~Finally, it’s the Brown Posey Press Show! Author Tory Gates interviews authors in the literary fiction and nonfiction genres, and he’s got a special connection with indie presses and indie authors. If you’re in the mood for a deep dive into art and uniqueness in literature, you’re going to find something to love in these conversations. ~Looking for author interviews and writing tips? Go ahead and hit that subscribe button. You’ve got some listening to do.
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- Jeffrey R. Frazier discusses "Pennsylvania Fireside Ghost Tales, Vol. 1" on the Sunbury Press Books Show · 30 minThe ghost story, the characters, and the places they haunt are interwoven into cultures across the world. Jeffrey R. Frazier now brings his first volume of ghost tales centered…
- The Hellbender Books Podcast, Episode 2: Thomas Malafarina discusses Reluctant Heroes & Horror · 1 h 11 minOne of Sunbury Press Books' most prolific authors, Thomas Malafarina has dug into the darkness to produce literature that haunts, scares, terrifies, and sometimes even humors…
- "Midnight Visitor" Author Dr. John LaCasse Returns to the Sunbury Press Books Show · 29 minDr. John LaCasse has continued to produce thought-provoking, insightful, and entertaining books over a career that saw many before his literary one, which began as an…
- The History Stacks: Harry Deitz, Jr., Author of "The Giant Killer" on the BookSpeak Network · 27 minHarry Covelskie went by many spellings of his last name, and perhaps played baseball in the shadow of his more famous brother, Stan Coveleski, who is enshrined in Cooperstown…
- "Apocalypse Everyday, Everyday Apocalpyse" Author Nöe Ray Debuts on the Brown Posey Press Show · 44 minOn a planet whose environment is all but destroyed, and with a system update coming, the final survivors of humanity will soon be made redundant. A corporation has redefined…
- The Hellbender Books Podcast Returns with "Pig" Author Nancy Williams! · 58 minHellbender Books is the horror imprint for Sunbury Press and boasts an impressive lineup of independent and original works. The previous shows are available in the BookSpeak…
- "Rhymes from the Hinterland," Poetry by Guy Graybill on the Brown Posey Press Show · 47 minGuy Graybill is an author, educator, poet, and commentator. In his time with Sunbury Press Books, Guy has helped to preserve and chronicle the history of some of Pennsylvania's…
- "Their Wonted Fires" Author Michael Robert Drane, on the Sunbury Press Books Show · 28 minMichael Robert Drane takes the reader back to the Gilded Age in Western Pennsylvania with his novel Their Wonted Fires. An old saying has it that "Pittsburgh is Hell with the lid…
- "Shade of Wings" Author Pam McGaffin on the Brown Posey Press Show · 38 minDuncan is four years old and has been told he needs to find a mate. As a crow, however, living in New York City and with his parents dead, he must lead the family and keep it…
- "Circus of Ugly Angels" -- Novel Guys Author Brian Koscienski on the Sunbury Press Books Show · 27 minFour lycanthropes in a van, bound for Las Vegas...what could possibly go wrong? The third volume in the Satan's Petting Zoo series, Circus of Ugly Angels finds Chad and his…
- "Flood Risk" Author Sandy Nork on Milford House Mysteries & Histories · 43 minA stolen mandolin leads insurance investigator Valerie Sloan on a chase that leads her and others from Nashville to Philadelphia in Flood Risk. A country music legend's daughter…
- "Temperature Rising" Author Joel Burcat on the Brown Posey Press Show · 45 minWhen law student Anna Freeman picks up a videotape on energy policy, she steps into the heart of a conspiracy. Powerful lobbyists, corrupt politicians, and billion-dollar…
- "Those Who Wait: Poems by Justin Strawser" on the Brown Posey Press Show · 54 minJustin Strawser is an award-winning reporter for The Daily Item newspaper in North-Central Pennsylvania. He currently covers the news and happenings in Union County and presents…
- "My Front Row Seat: A Newsman's Journey" -- CBS Radio Journalist Tim Scheld and Dr. Paul Semendinger on the Sunbury Press Books Show · 27 minThe medium that remains the most immediate, apart perhaps from the internet, is radio. Imagine listening over the years for music, news, the weather, and so forth--who are the…
- "Murder at Leisure Dreams-Galapagos" Author Sharon Marchisello on Milford House Mysteries & Histories · 47 minTrouble seems to seek out Giovanna Rogers. The thought that her new job as manager of the luxurious Leisure Dreams Resort in the Galapagos Islands would bring a change is quickly…
- "There's More to Hippos Than You Know" Author David Parmalee, on the Sunbury Press Books Show · 26 minHow do we see the animals we love (and perhaps do not)? Through human eyes, these come about with the help of science, but also the vision of artists, and in the case of the…
- "Inside the Moment" Photographer Joseph A. Rosen Talks Photography & Music on The Brown Posey Press Show! · 33 minJoseph A. Rosen's career as a freelance editorial and corporate photographer has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Newsweek, and many others of note. Coupled…
- "The AI Tsunami: A Survival Guide for Humanity" Author Guy Morris on the Sunbury Press Books Show! · 24 minThe concerns over Artificial Intelligence, or AI, seem to offset, or even outweigh, the potential benefits. In this episode of The Sunbury Press Books Show, Guy Morris seeks to…
- J.C. Gatlin, Author of "H_NGM_N 2: Murder is the Clue" on Milford House Mysteries & Histories · 27 minCrime reporter Tori Younger attends a wedding and finds a potential story: the bride's last husband was stabbed to death by her young son. Then, the night before the ceremony…
- "Bright Girl" Author Nancy Basile on Milford House Mysteries & Histories! · 43 minDetective Shelby Reed has been handed a murder case that threatens to strip away all pretensions and preconceived notions about the town of Locust Grove. Whitney Chandler, the…
- The History Stacks: Joe Regenbogen, Educator and Historian is Lawrence Knorr's Guest · 25 minIn this episode of The History Stacks, teacher and author Joe Regenbogen returns to the BookSpeak Network to talk about his life as an educator, his writing, and his passion for…
- "The Sweetest Getaway" Author Sasha Preston on Milford House Mysteries & Histories · 35 minOmaha, Nebraska, does not seem to be the place for high society, high fashion, and even higher-stakes crime. Don't tell that to Jennifer and Nari, two women who are engaged in a…
- The History Stacks: Thomas K. Clancy Looks at The Law, History, and Cyber-Crime · 23 minThomas K. Clancy is the author of four books and is a nationally recognized expert on the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution. In this episode of The History Stacks, Clancy…
- "A Dangerous Friendship" -- Robin Merle on Milford House Mysteries & Histories · 31 min"Once love is taken away from you, taken out of your hands, or beaten into a fearful thing, you lose the capacity to salvage yourself in the presence of another person." These…
- The Voices of the Pennwriters Conference, Part 2 -- A Sunbury Press Books Show Special · 48 minIn the second and final installment of this series, we hear from the voices of the Pennwriters Conference. The annual event, in its 39th year, was held recently in Lancaster…
- The Voices of the Pennwriters Conference, Part 1 -- A Sunbury Press Books Show Special · 43 minThe 39th Annual Pennwriters Conference was recently held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As part of Sunbury Press Books' longstanding commitment to the written word and those who…
- "Three Rivers Home" Author Lara Brenckle Malmont Debuts on Milford House Mysteries & Histories · 26 minSet in early 20th-century Pittsburgh, Lara Brenckle Malmont's Three Rivers Home brings us the life and times of Francesco "Frankie" Fortunato, on Sunbury's Milford House imprint…
- "The Marsh in May" -- Ronald Rand Shares His Poetry, Paintings and Perspective on The Brown Posey Press Show! · 56 minRonald Rand is known throughout the world as an actor, author, educator, poet, and painter. He is also a traveler, having visited more than two dozen countries as a US Cultural…
- P.A. O'Neil Re-Imagines Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson in "Two Sides of the Same Coin," on Milford House Mysteries & Histories · 59 minWhile not the first literary detective, Sherlock Holmes is one of the most read, viewed, and heard. Holmes has been depicted more than 250 times; with his partner, Dr. John…
- The History Stacks: Edward Bonner Discusses his Pittsburgh Roots and Writings · 26 minEdward V. Bonner is a man of many passions. From his early years in the steel town of Hazelwood, Pennsylvania, Bonner has combined his love of history, literature, and education…
- "The Pressing Stones" Author Andrea van de Loo on the Brown Posey Press Show · 58 minAndrea van de Loo has lived a life with many experiences and transformations. In a series of short chapters, Andrea brings out her more than 80 years of human experience in "The…
- "The Fatal Saving Grace" Author Jim Nesbitt on the Brown Posey Press Show · 48 minIn a land of hard-bitten lawmen, Ed Earl Burch may be the toughest of them all. An aging, but still difficult and dangerous character, Ed Earl has worked both sides of the law…
- "We Buried Dad in a Leisure Suit" -- Author/Historian Douglas Rife on the Sunbury Press Books Show · 26 minTwo brothers are traveling from Iowa to Indiana for the funeral of their father. On the way, their reminisces paint a portrait of the man, with colors Midwest rural life might…
- "Stories at the Center" Creator and Author Eric Gnezda on the Sunbury Press Books Show · 26 minIn this personal memoir, Eric Gnezda tells of his passions: music, running, and service to others. His life journey has been one with the expected twists and turns, joys…
- Milford House Mysteries & Histories: Tj O'Connor and The Dead Detective Casefiles · 44 minDetective Oliver Tucker is dead...but he's not done solving crimes, including his own murder. In the first of Tj O'Connor's Dead Detective series, "Tuck" must navigate the…
- "Three Rooms, Shared Bath" Author Eileen Obser on the Brown Posey Press Show · 34 minDiana Long is a widow facing middle age, and has rented out her East Hampton home to boarders. Needless to say, the parade of tenants that passes through at times reads like a…
- The History Stacks: Journalist and Historian R.B. Swift · 30 minRobert "R.B." Swift has marked a half-century of journalism, best known for his coverage of the State House in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is the author of three books on…
- "Over-55 Conniptions" Author Gerri Almand Returns to the Sunbury Press Books Show · 29 minGerri Almand has entertained and regaled readers over the past several years with her tales of RV travel, through The Reluctant RV Wife, Home is Where the RV Is, and Running from…
- "Pirates of the New Earth" Author Sarah Branson on the Brown Posey Press Show · 51 min24th Century New Earth is a world ravaged by war, climate change, and factions. Within these are the haves and the have-nots. One of the latter, Kat Wallace, escapes slavers to…
- "From the Heart of Lydia" Author/American Edutainer Darlene Colón on the Sunbury Press Books Show · 27 min"Who is my father?" The question has haunted Lydia Hamilton since she was five. A mixed-race girl growing up in early 19th-century Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Lydia navigates her…
- Dr. John LaCasse, Essayist and Author Discusses "Fight for the Quantum" on the Sunbury Press Books Show · 26 minDr. John LaCasse returns to the Sunbury Press Books Show to discuss quantum physics, science, spirituality, and philosophy, along with a few light-hearted sidetracks. His new…
- The History Stacks: John Deeben, Historian, Archivist and Author of "Well and Eager for the Fray," Volumes 1 & 2 · 26 minJohn P. Deeben is a historian, government archivist, and genealogist with a passion for Civil War history. Currently a reference archivist and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for…
- The History Stacks: Col. Terrence W. Beltz, Author of "Unclaimed Valor" · 30 minIn this episode of "The History Stacks," Col. Terrence W. Beltz discusses his love of the subject from his youth (which included dragging his parents to Civil War battlefields…
- "Jacktown USA" Authors Kamel King & Joe Lee on the Brown Posey Press Show · 52 minThe roots of rock n' roll run deep in the blues, soul, R&B, and gospel music. Undoubtedly, one of the hubs is Jackson, Mississippi. Jacktown USA: The Capital City of American…
- "Mrs. Goodman's First Murder," Author Ginny Fite on the Sunbury Press Books Show! · 22 minIn a tale described as "Fargo meets Miss Marple," Ginny Fite brings her latest work, Mrs. Goodman's First Murder to the Milford House Press imprint. A darkly comic twist on the…
- "A Witch's Penance" Author J.K. Divia on the Brown Posey Press Show · 33 minNina has grown up in a family haunted by its past; generations of misfortune and untimely deaths have led Nina to believe her family may be cursed. While writing a novel, Nina…
- "Dream Warrior" Author Dr. Melvin Donalson on the Sunbury Press Books Show · 31 minDr. Melvin Donalson's journey from the American South of the 1950s, across the US and the world, is a remarkable tale of finding oneself. Dream Warrior: Passages of a Creative…
- "Bag of Tricks" Author Ruby Dee Philippa on the Brown Posey Press Show · 53 minRuby Dee Philippa has led many lives and careers in one, and she is still creating. In this episode, Ruby discusses her three-volume series, Bag of Tricks: Mixed Stories of Life…
- Ronald Rand, Actor, Poet & Painter, "The Marsh in May" on the Sunbury Press Books Show! · 32 minRonald Rand should be a person who requires no introduction. A US Cultural Ambassador, Rand has performed for 25 years as Harold Clurman in his solo play, Let It Be Art! in…
- The History Stacks: Dr. Paul Semendinger, Professor, Historian, Author · 30 minStatistics, numbers, figures, sports, and history have all been a part of Dr. Paul Semendinger's life. In this episode of "The History Stacks," Semendinger outlines the first of…
