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BookSpeak Network
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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 wit
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"Apocalypse Everyday, Everyday Apocalpyse" Author Nöe Ray Debuts on the Brown Posey Press Show
On 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 personhood, and "people" are now mere units of labor. All that is left to stop it is a bureaucrat, an AI system that...
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The Hellbender Books Podcast Returns with "Pig" Author Nancy Williams!
Hellbender 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 Network archive. Now hosted by Kayla Kisthardt, Episode 1 of the new Hellbender Books Podcast premieres with author Nancy...
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"Rhymes from the Hinterland," Poetry by Guy Graybill on the Brown Posey Press Show
Guy 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 most unique characters. Among these, Prince David Farrington, brought to life once more in Prohibition's Prince: The...
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"Their Wonted Fires" Author Michael Robert Drane, on the Sunbury Press Books Show
Michael 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 off." This story takes you beneath the age's lavish facade of those days, to struggling rural communities and steel...
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"Shade of Wings" Author Pam McGaffin on the Brown Posey Press Show
Duncan 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 fed. Around Duncan, his sister Cloud and three fledglings, however, the crows are dying. "The Blind Death" has already…
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"Circus of Ugly Angels" -- Novel Guys Author Brian Koscienski on the Sunbury Press Books Show
Four 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 fellows going west, with Chad believing he will be the greatest of the species ever. In search of Sage, a guru-like...
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"Flood Risk" Author Sandy Nork on Milford House Mysteries & Histories
A 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 wants the instrument back, while an obsessive collector will do anything to get his hands on it. Caught in the middle…
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"Temperature Rising" Author Joel Burcat on the Brown Posey Press Show
When 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 interests will do whatever it takes to keep their secrets secret. The environmental activist in Anna is ignited, as the system...
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"Those Who Wait: Poems by Justin Strawser" on the Brown Posey Press Show
Justin 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 the Hidden History Series, a collection of tales that spotlight the lore of the Susquehanna Valley. He has also...
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"My Front Row Seat: A Newsman's Journey" -- CBS Radio Journalist Tim Scheld and Dr. Paul Semendinger on the Sunbury Press Books Show
The 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 people's voices that come out of that box, those speakers? Tim Scheld was on the front line for much of a five-decade...
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"Murder at Leisure Dreams-Galapagos" Author Sharon Marchisello on Milford House Mysteries & Histories
Trouble 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 brought back to Earth. A famous documentary filmmaker is dead in her suite. Aided (in more ways than one) by Detective...
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"There's More to Hippos Than You Know" Author David Parmalee, on the Sunbury Press Books Show
How 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 guest in this episode, poetry. David Parmalee has combined all three for children (and their parents) in There's More to...
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"Inside the Moment" Photographer Joseph A. Rosen Talks Photography & Music on The Brown Posey Press Show!
Joseph 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 with his passion for the stories one can tell through a lens is his love of music, especially the Blues. Joe was already...
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"The AI Tsunami: A Survival Guide for Humanity" Author Guy Morris on the Sunbury Press Books Show!
The 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 de-mystify AI and how mankind must guard against the "tsunami" that is coming. Artificial Intelligence is transforming...
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J.C. Gatlin, Author of "H_NGM_N 2: Murder is the Clue" on Milford House Mysteries & Histories
Crime 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, the groom is murdered. The prime suspect: the now-adult son. The weapon, location, and motive are all the same, but to...
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"Bright Girl" Author Nancy Basile on Milford House Mysteries & Histories!
Detective 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 All-American high school girl, is dead, and all eyes are on a certain star football player. Detective Reed and her…
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The History Stacks: Joe Regenbogen, Educator and Historian is Lawrence Knorr's Guest
In 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 history. A topic of conversation involves education, and especially how history is taught in school, and the potential…
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"The Sweetest Getaway" Author Sasha Preston on Milford House Mysteries & Histories
Omaha, 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 caper that promises the big score, but is done for different reasons. The straight woman, Jennifer, has walked the line...
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The History Stacks: Thomas K. Clancy Looks at The Law, History, and Cyber-Crime
Thomas 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 discusses his interest in the Constitution, and in particular, the amendment that he sees as the anchor of the document....
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"A Dangerous Friendship" -- Robin Merle on Milford House Mysteries & Histories
"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 words are one thread that leads into "A Dangerous Friendship," an intense, dark-humored, cynical, and at times perilous...
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The Voices of the Pennwriters Conference, Part 2 -- A Sunbury Press Books Show Special
In 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, Pennsylvania. As part of its long-running commitment, Sunbury Press Books founder, Dr. Lawrence Knorr, participated in the...
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The Voices of the Pennwriters Conference, Part 1 -- A Sunbury Press Books Show Special
The 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 craft it, founder and publisher Dr. Lawrence Knorr was among those who attended--the conference is designed to help…
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"Three Rivers Home" Author Lara Brenckle Malmont Debuts on Milford House Mysteries & Histories
Set 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 tale of a tenacious orphan, Frankie overcomes loss while battling callous adults, corrupt systems that care…
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"The Marsh in May" -- Ronald Rand Shares His Poetry, Paintings and Perspective on The Brown Posey Press Show!
Ronald 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 Ambassador. His new book, The Marsh in May and 30 Poems with 29 Paintings by Ronald Rand, is an immersive experience…
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P.A. O'Neil Re-Imagines Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson in "Two Sides of the Same Coin," on Milford House Mysteries & Histories
While 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 Watson, the pair have not only captured the imaginations of mystery (and non-mystery) lovers, but also authors, the world...
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The History Stacks: Edward Bonner Discusses his Pittsburgh Roots and Writings
Edward 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 with sports. A lifelong martial artist with a specialty in Shotokan Karate, Bonner has participated in numerous...
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"The Pressing Stones" Author Andrea van de Loo on the Brown Posey Press Show
Andrea 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 Pressing Stones: The Healing Journey of a Nazi's Daughter." Andrea's early life in the Netherlands during the Second...
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"The Fatal Saving Grace" Author Jim Nesbitt on the Brown Posey Press Show
In 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. Now, he's back in the borderlands of West Texas and Northern Mexico, where a shadow of his past has again arisen. A…
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"We Buried Dad in a Leisure Suit" -- Author/Historian Douglas Rife on the Sunbury Press Books Show
Two 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 not expect. The life and times of Wilbur Rife are replete with abuse, alcoholism, exotic dancers, crime, tragedy,...
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"Stories at the Center" Creator and Author Eric Gnezda on the Sunbury Press Books Show
In 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, heartaches, and all in between. Through these experiences, Eric discovers life's true meaning and provides hope for a world…
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Milford House Mysteries & Histories: Tj O'Connor and The Dead Detective Casefiles
Detective 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 afterlife to help his widow, Professor Angela Tucker, and their dog Hercule find his killer and solve a deeper mystery. Gold...
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"Three Rooms, Shared Bath" Author Eileen Obser on the Brown Posey Press Show
Diana 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 Rogue's Gallery, with characters, incidents, and the occasional dog who make Diana's home their own...temporarily. In…
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The History Stacks: Journalist and Historian R.B. Swift
Robert "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 Colonial American History, including Life, Liberty and Death on the Appalachian Frontier, released by Mastof Press in 2024....
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"Over-55 Conniptions" Author Gerri Almand Returns to the Sunbury Press Books Show
Gerri 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 COVID in our RV Cocoon. Health issues, however, prompted Gerri and her husband to cut back their "Life on the Road"…
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"Pirates of the New Earth" Author Sarah Branson on the Brown Posey Press Show
24th 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 find herself in the island kingdom of Bosch, where piracy is the game and the illicit "glitter" drives the economy....
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"From the Heart of Lydia" Author/American Edutainer Darlene Colón on the Sunbury Press Books Show
"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 youth, her marriage, and eventual separation from Jacob Smith, to her dual role as housekeeper and business manager for…
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Dr. John LaCasse, Essayist and Author Discusses "Fight for the Quantum" on the Sunbury Press Books Show
Dr. 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 book, Fight for the Quantum: Essays on Spirituality and Science, is a collection of takes, described as a lively polemic...
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The History Stacks: John Deeben, Historian, Archivist and Author of "Well and Eager for the Fray," Volumes 1 & 2
John 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 Early American Records at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, DC, Deeben provides research...
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The History Stacks: Col. Terrence W. Beltz, Author of "Unclaimed Valor"
In 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 such as Gettysburg). This extended into Beltz's career with the US Army, from which he retired with the rank of colonel,...
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"Jacktown USA" Authors Kamel King & Joe Lee on the Brown Posey Press Show
The 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 Music chronicles the history of the music and profiles several of the artists who exemplify its spirit. Included in this...
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"Mrs. Goodman's First Murder," Author Ginny Fite on the Sunbury Press Books Show!
In 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 murder mystery genre, an amateur sleuth investigates crime in a small town, where no one is an angel, everyone has an...
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"A Witch's Penance" Author J.K. Divia on the Brown Posey Press Show
Nina 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 has discovered her descendent, Elspet Bruce was accused of witchcraft in the 18th century. Fiction appears to become...
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"Dream Warrior" Author Dr. Melvin Donalson on the Sunbury Press Books Show
Dr. 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 Scholar reveals a Black man's artistic and educational journey. Speaking with Sunbury Press Books Show host Lawrence…
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"Bag of Tricks" Author Ruby Dee Philippa on the Brown Posey Press Show
Ruby 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 as a San Francisco Punk in the early 80s, on Earth Island Books. Ruby's recollections of the Bay Area during the heyday...
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Ronald Rand, Actor, Poet & Painter, "The Marsh in May" on the Sunbury Press Books Show!
Ronald 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 dozens of countries worldwide. The Marsh in May features Rand's poetry and paintings on the Lucky Shoe Press imprint. The...
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The History Stacks: Dr. Paul Semendinger, Professor, Historian, Author
Statistics, 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 a three-volume series, West Point at Gettysburg. Speaking with Dr. Lawrence Knorr, Semendinger discusses the ideas that...
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Misty Lynn, Author of the Sydney Hayes Mystery Series, on the Brown Posey Press Show
Sydney Hayes leads a double life. An Army counterintelligence officer, Sydney masquerades as a nurse, with no one in her family aware, apart from her Aunt Gina, who has her own expertise, and can't resist blowing things up! Hometown Murder opens the series. Recovering from injuries suffered in a...
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The Druids' Queen Series Begins--Abigail Henson on the Sunbury Press Books Show
Sixteen years after a bloody civil war in which King and Queen Nuada and their family were massacred, the usurper, King Brés dé Morrigan, reigns. Under his rule, all druids and magic were exterminated, and he presides over a kingdom of tyrannical royals, downtrodden Kingdomers, secret druid...
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"Proudly Made" Author Tataboline Enos on the Sunbury Press Books Show
Tataboline "Ta" Enos joins the Sunbury Press Books Show to discuss her new book, Proudly Made: A Story of Reinvention in the Big Woods and Small Towns of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Founder and CEO of a regional nonprofit, Enos is at the forefront of revitalizing the rural Pennsylvania Wilds region...
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"Welcome to Keystone" Author Stephanie Peterson on the Brown Posey Press Show
Stephanie Peterson is the author of the long-running Welcome to Keystone series, which brings readers to the Southern California town of the same name. Drawing on her adolescent experiences, as well as her years as a high school English teacher, Peterson chronicles the lives of the Lawrence and...
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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 wit
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