Writers Talk on Michigan Avenue Media

In this engaging conversation, Marsha Casper Cook sits down with her guest, award-winning author Delta James, to explore the challenges and rewards of writing and marketing. Together, they delve into what it takes to persevere in the industry, emphasizing the importance of determination and resilience for writers striving to succeed.For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Join Marsha Casper Cook when she welcomes R.G Belsky. They will be discussing his new book The Vanishers and some of the wonderful movies and TV series they have watched, which is always fun.For more info https://www.rgbelsky.com/https://marshacaspercook.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Marsha Casper Ccok and her guest Ellwyn Autimn and Rich Linville discuss writing children;s books, publishing tips and unique ways to markets the books. for more info https://marshacaspercook.comhttps://marshacaspercook.com/podcast/Guest info https://www.ellwynautumn.comhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B071Z4RR4P?ingress=0&visitId=56d8a0c0-2ff1-4099-8883-1ed6d4f7f231&ccs_id=27121bd6-7648-4c2f-99f4-b882f9cf7125For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Listen in to a wonderful off the cuff discussion when Michigan Avenue Podcast host Marsha Casper Cook interviews Award winning authors Lorraine Carey and Crystal Gauthier for a wonderful discussion about writing and marketing. For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

 Join Marsha Casper Cook from Michigan Avenue Media when she interviews Award winning author Krysten Lindsay Hager. Krysten Lindsay Hager is an author, blogger, and podcast guest host for Michigan Avenue Media.  She writes about friendship, dating, self-esteem, fitting in, fame, and values. Her work includes YA contemporary books, new adult, and middle grade fiction.for more about Krysten https://www.krystenlindsay.com/for more about Marsha https://marshacaspercook.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Listen in as Marsha Casper Cook and her guests Krysten Lindsay Hager and Clayton Cormany discuss writing  stories that will be remembered.       For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Join Marsha Casper Cook and Michelle Pennington for a lively discussion about using tropes to build a better story. They will be talking about thrilling emotional moments that build tension and create a better chemistry with your characters. It will be live and if you want to ask a questions please feel free. more about Michelle https://www.michelle-pennington.com   more about Marsha https://marshacaspercook.com  For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Join Marsha Casper Cook from Michigan Avenue Media as she welcomes best-selling author Kathryn Lane. They will be discussing Kathryn's books and her unique writing experiences.for more info https://www.kathryn-lane.commarshacaspercook.commichiganavenuemedia.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Join Marsha Casper Cook from Michigan Avenue Media as she welcomes best-selling author Kathryn Lane. They will be discussing Kathryn's books and her unique writing experiences.for more info www.kathrynlane.commarshacaspercook.comwww.michiganavenuemedia.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

MarshaCasper Cook and her guest best selling author Chris Karlsen have great discussion about crime stories and their development.  The interesting  aspect of the show is that Chris was a detective in Chicago and Beverly Hills police departments.For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

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Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, this show is for you. Listen to Marsha Casper Cook and Delta James discuss the creative process and tips for staying focused and maintaining your storytelling ability.How to find Delta or Marshawww.marshacaspercook.comwww.michiganavenuemedia.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Join Podcast Host Marsha Casper Cook as she welcomes author and editor Jeff Fleischer for an engaging discussion. Together, they share valuable insights and writing tips for both nonfiction and fiction, including advice on crafting books and short stories.https://jefffleischer.com/https://marshacaspercook.com/https://michiganavenuemedia.com/For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

In this episode of Michigan Avenue Media, host Marsha Casper Cook and her guests are best-selling authors Irene Lawless and Delta James. They will be discussing the craft of storytelling and co-writing, and not giving up.Writing is difficult, but if you love the finished project, don't give up.For more info about the show and guests, https://irenelawless.com/www.deltajames.comwww.michiganavenuemedia.comwww.marshacaspercook.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Eleanor Parker Sapia and host Marsha Casper Cook discuss women's issues as they age. Age is just a number. That's why having a conversation about some of your fears can help you ask the right questions when you visit your doctor. For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Listen in to an informative conversation about writing and marketing with host Marsha Casper Cook and her guest award winning author JenniferConner.www.michiganavenuemedia.comwww.marshacaspercook.comwww.jenniferconnerbooks.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Please listen in to Host Marsha Casper and her guest, reading specialst author Lorraine Carey as they weave Halloween Stories into an off the cuff discussion about marketing strategies Lorraine Carey also read from her book Toads by Midnight written by her and Author Becky Robbins. It was a terrific read.For more info on the show -www.marshacaspercook.comwww.michiganavenuemedia.com  For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Listen in as Host Marsha Casper Cook and her guest best selling author Amy Patricia Meade have a great disussion about wriitng, marketing and audiobooks. More about Amy https://amypatriciameade.comMore about Marsha www.marshacaspercook.comwww.michiganavenuemedia.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

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The Love Story Of Brenda Perlin and Ron Baughman ReplayThis show is dedicated to Ron Baughman and Brenda Perlin’s love story. Brenda will be discussing how she is learning to live her life trying to hold Ron dear to her heart while learning to navigate her life without him. Her words of wisdom will undoubtedly help others.For more info on the show www.michiganavenuemedia.comwww.marshacaspercook.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Listen in to an off the cuff discussion with Host Marsha Casper Cook and award winning author Dick Belsky. The discussion is about Robert Redford and the legacy he leaves behind as a writer,actor, producer and director. They also discussed other movies that leave audiences wanting more and some of the other greats that everyone enjoys watching year after year.It's always a fun entertaining show.  www.rgbelsky.comwww.michiganavenuemedia.comwww.marshacaspercook.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

What a fun show this was. Marsha Casper Cook and her guest Lorraine Carey discuss Lorraine's paranormal experiences and how she uses her knowledge to write her wonderful fiction novels. Lorraine Carey is not only a paranormal enthusiast but has had many unexplained events in her lifetime and has used these as a focal point in her fiction novels.Lorraine is also a reading specialist and taught for many years which makes it such an interesting and enlightening conversation..Listen in and enjoy.for more info on the shows http://www.michiganavenuemedia.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Live show on August 25: The subject is Spicy Romance. Marsha Casper Cook will have a great discussion with Award-Winning authors Delta James, Annie Carlisle, Connie Miconi, and Irene Lawless. It’s going to be a lot of fun. Listen live or on demand.www.marshacaspercook.comwww.michiganavenuemedia.comwww.deltajames.comwww.camiconiwrites.comwww.irenelawless.comwww.anniecarlisle.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Listen in to another great show on Michigan Avenue Media hosted by Marsha Casper Cook. Her guests for the show - Tom Tracy Jr, Ellwyn Autumn and Adele Lamothe , successful Children's authors. You can find out more about themwww.marshacaspercook.comwww.michiganavenuemedia.comwww.adelelamothe.comwww.ellwynautumn.comwww.tomtracybooks.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

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HiListen to the show whenever you have some time to have some fun! My guest was Lorraine Carey and we discussed time travel books, marketing, and enjoying the process of writing.We had a great time and we hope you will too. A live off the discussion is always fun!I will once again be doing group discussions with several guests at a time and if you'd like to join in please let me know. Always room for one more at the table.www.michiganavenuemedia.commore info about Lorrainelinkedin.com/in/lorraine-carey-7a970a56For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

If you're looking to have somw fun listen in to a live off the discussion when Marsha Casper Cook and her guest Lorraine Carey talk about time travel, spirituality,marketing your work and enjoying the process of writing.You can find more about Lorraine at www.lorrainecarey.comand for more about the show and Marsha Casper Cook at www.marshacaspercook.comwww.michiganavenuemedia.com For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

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Listen in when Marsha Casper Cook and Krysten Lindsay Hager discuss writing a novel and what it takes to finish, publish, and promote your work.https://www.krystenlindsay.com/https://marshacaspercook.com/For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Marsha Casper Cook and Delta James had a great discount about writing a successful book and marketing it on all social media platforms. They also discussed how audiobooks can help authors grow.For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Marsha Casper Cook, host on Michigan Avenue Media, welcomes best-selling, award-winning author Delta James. On Writers Talk, they chatted about independent authors' success through marketing the written word, as well as the fabulous world of Audiobooks. You can find Marsha at www.mashacaspercook.comYou can find the Delta at www.deltajames.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Hello to all!Feel free to listen on demand if you missed today's show.  Marsha Casper Cook welcomed Ellwyn Autumn and Tom Tracy Jr. for an off the cuff discussion about why schools and libraries are banning books.If you would like more info on the guests feel free to go to their websites.www.ellwynautumn.com Tom Tracy JR,https://www.tomtracybooks.comMy links www.marshacaspercook.comwww.michiganavenuemedia.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Marsha Casper Cook and Krysten Lindsay Hager discuss writing romantic beach reads that can be enjoyed anytime you're looking for an entertaining read. Romance for all ages can bring you to a place that you remember so well.  Enjoy the show! For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

May 12th, 2025 4:28 PMMarsha’s guests for this show are two best-selling authors, Bonnie Traymore and RG Belsky. They have written Swipe: A Twisty Psychological Thriller. We will discuss the book and the popularity of Internet dating apps.It’s going to be a great show. 5:30 EST 4:30 CST 3:30 MT 2:30 PSFor more info on the show www.michiganavenuemedia.comAbout the guestshttps://www.rgbelsky.com/bonnietraymore.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Welcome to Michigan Avenue Media’s Podcasts! Your host is Marsha Casper Cook, who has been doing podcasts for 16 years and loves them! The shows are coming from Chicago—Marsha Casper Cook’s Hometown!  All the shows are off the cuff and so much fun. Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts bring you shows on writing books and screenplays, self-help advice, movies, discussing relationships, publishing, health issues, marketing, fashion, and style. In this live episode, we dive deep into a discussion with women who have endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting millions of women worldwide. Listen in as we explore the symptoms, emotional impact, and the struggle for diagnosis and treatment.  www.michiganavenuemedia.com Guests Ziva Gronostalski and Crystal MilesFor more info or to be a guest Michiganavenuemedia.comMarshacaspercook.comwww.rFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Join Marsha Casper Cook and Joanne Hock for a great discussion about Filmmaking Joanne Hock is a passionate and prolific storyteller. She has written and directed feature films and documentaries, lensed and directed countless television commercials and directed national and international television.MORE INFOhttps://www.joannehock.com/https://marshacaspercook.com/https://michiganavenuemedia.com/For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

It's always fun to discuss movies and books in the same show. Join Host Marsha Casper Cook and her guests, Krysten Lindsey Hager and Amy Patricia Meade, for an enjoyable off-the-cuff discussion about their book projects, movies they've watched, and what's next for each of them.More about the guestshttps://www.krystenlindsay.com/http://www.amypatriciameade.comwww.marshacaspercook.com www.michiganavenuemedia.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Listen to a great discussion about trauma, which can affect you throughout your life, hosted by Marsha Casper Cook from Michigan Avenue Media and her guest Rachel Thompson, a survivor who is also a successful marketing expert.More about Rachelhttps://badredheadmedia.com/More about Marshahttps://marshacaspercook.com/www.michiganavenuemedia.comFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Ever wonder how to turn your Screenplays into words on a page in a novel?  If you have this show is for you. Host Marsha Casper Cook from Michigan Avenue Media and her guest Murray Siegel discuss the journey of transforming screenplays into compelling novels.  Murry Siegel is the author of Cupid Wore Snow Boots and MurMurings: Funny Tales of Terror and Other Desperate Cries for Help. He graduated from the University of Maryland and his past jobs include positions in advertising and marketing, as well as being a movie theater usher and flower delivery guy for one day.https://murraysiegel.com www.marshacaspercook.comChicago author Marsha Casper Cook has more than 20 years of experience in the writing industry. She writes stories about family relationships and multi-generational characters that remind her readers how much family matters. She uses her love of family to bring her characters to life. Her books are translated into Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian , Dutch and Japanese and can be found on Amazon. For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

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Listen in and enjoy a great conversation with host Marsha Casper Cook and her guest Ziva Gronostalski.The off-the-cuff discussion is about Marketing 2025 and what you need to know for a successful book launch and continuing career as an author.More about Ziva https://theravenword.com/  More about Marshawww.marshcaspercook.comwww.michiganavenuemedia.com  For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

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A Good Stor Is A Good Story Let's celebrate Children's and YA authors on November 20 at 4:30 EST 3:30CST 2:3OMT !:30 PST. Marsha Casper Cook is joined by Rich Linville, Ellwyn Autumn, and Cathi Mesaric Bartlett. http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com Tune in as we explore the creative processes behind beloved characters, impactful themes, and the unique challenges authors face in today's landscape. Together, let's celebrate the power of words and the transformative role they play in empowering young readers everywhere. Join us on this literary journey—because every story has the potential to make a difference! And let's not forget the authors who untangle their thoughts and put them together like a puzzle. All our podcasts are on Spotify, Pod Bean and Apple after the show. https://www.magicbeansbookstore.com/For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Join Marsha Casper Cook on November 13th at 4:30 EST 3:30CST 2:30MT 1:30PST when her guest will be award-winning author Amy Patricia Meade. Join us for an engaging discussion about the writing process. Explore the various stages every writer experiences in crafting their story. Marsha Cook welcomes award winning author Amy Patricia Meade back to her podcast on Wednesday, November 13th at 4:30EST 3:3O CST 2:30 MT 1:30 PST. Join in for an engaging discussion about the writing process. Explore the various stages every writer experiences in crafting their story. Don’t miss it! https://amypatriciameade.com/ Death Upon A Star 1939, Los Angeles. Evelyn Galloway can’t believe her luck! On her first day in LA, she lands her dream job of script supervisor, and on the hottest film in town – Hitchcock’s adaptation of Rebecca. But her good fortune quickly changes when a legendary actor cancels their lunch the following day and is found murdered at home. Evelyn realizes she could be a witness to the crime, having passed the bungalow’s grounds on her way home the night before. Who was the man looking upset in a gazebo? And why was movie starlet Madeleine Nabors running wildly away from the scene? When the tabloid reports contradict what Evelyn saw with her own eyes, she soon finds herself pitted against powerful studio bosses and unscrupulous journalists as she races to uncover the truth. https://amypatriciameade.com/ http://marshacaspercook.com http://michiganavenuemedia.com  For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Join host Marsha Casper Cook and her award-winning authors Jennifer Conner and Chris Karlsen on Wednesday, October 30th at 4:30 EST 3:30 CST 2:30 MT 1:30 PST for a delightful discussion on how books weave happiness through great stories. Tune in as they discuss recommendations that will ignite your passion for reading and the happiness great books bring to readers. After the show, you can find the replay https://michiganavenuemedia.com/ Guests websites https://www.chriskarlsen.com/ https://jenniferconnerwriter.wordpress.com/      For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Please click here to listen to other podcastshttp://www.michiganavenuemedia.com Join Marsha Casper Cook and her guest Vicki Stiefel on Wednesday, October 23 at 5PM EST  4PMCST 3PM MT PST 2PM  for an engaging discussion on the art of writing memoirs and more! Vicki, an accomplished writer and professor, brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for storytelling. Her inspirational writing and adventurous spirit will surely enlighten listeners. Dive into a conversation about the intricacies of memoir writing, the power of personal narratives, and tips for captivating readers. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a skilled author and educator. It's going to be a great show but if you miss it- no worries click the link on top and you can hear the show any time you get a chance. http://www.vickistiefel.netFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Please join Marsha Casper Cook on October 16 at NOON EST 11CST 10MT 9PST when she is joined by authors Nicole Disney and Kimberly Cooper Griffin for a great discussion about love and relationships. .  ABOUT THE BOOK EXPOSURE : Jax Bailey has built a successful career photographing famous women, but she’s blocked creatively and frustrated by her inability to hold on to a romantic relationship. Trace Logan is independent to a fault but somehow failed to launch. The daughter of a career army mother, she’s moved around so much she doesn’t have a place she calls home, and she longs to return to school in pursuit of becoming a film editor. Working as a delivery driver, her dream seems impossible. After reading about the gig economy, Jax’s search for a new perspective that can renew her passion, professional and personal, inspires her to break out of her rut by seeing the city through the eyes of a delivery driver. When Trace shows her the ropes, a spark ignites between them. Their differences in age and direction caution them to keep it casual, but what happens when everything they expose just pulls them closer together?   http://www.marshacaspercook.com http://michiganavenuemedia.com https://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/exposure-by-nicole-disney-and-kimberly-cooper-griffin-4555-bFor more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Michigan Avenue Media has a new website where you can hear all our shows .  http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com Please join Marsha Casper Cook on October 9th at Noon EST 11CST 10MT 9PST for a lively discussion on current topics. Our round table group will be -- Živa Gronostalski and Jack Remick and they will be discussing how hope and joy can bring happiness toward a new path. It will be fun so join us live or later on-demand wherever you listen to your podcasts. http://Www.michiganavenuemedia.com  http://Www.jackremick.com https://theravenword.com   http://Marshacaspercook.com  For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Please join Marsha Casper Cook, Carol Solomon Proesel, and Jeff Fleischer on Monday Sep 23 at Noon EST 11CST 10MT 9 PST for a discussion about the importance of voting and a coming sense understanding as to what the United States government actually does. Jeff Fleischer is a Chicago-based author, journalist and editor. His fiction collection, "Animal Husbandry," will be published in fall 2024 by Running Wild Press. His non-fiction books include "Votes of Confidence: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections" (Zest Books, 2024, 2020, 2016), "Civic Minded: What Everyone Should Know About the US Government" (Zest Books, 2024), "A Hot Mess: How the Climate Crisis is Changing Our World" (Zest Books, 2021), "Rockin' the Boat: 50 Iconic Revolutionaries" (Zest Books, 2015),  and "The Latest Craze: A Short History of Mass Hysterias" (Fall River Press, 2011). His fiction has appeared in more than seventy publications including the Chicago Tribune's Printers Row Journal, Shenandoah, the Saturday Evening Post and So It Goes by the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. His journalism has appeared in dozens of publications including the Chicago Tribune, Mother Jones, the Sydney Morning Herald, Chicago Magazine, National Geographic Traveler, and Mental Floss. https://jefffleischer.com/ http://www.marshacaspercook.com http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com  For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com

Fall is happening. Time to get warm and cozy reading or listening to a novel.  Please join Marsha Casper Cook on Wednesday September 18th at Noon EST 11 CST 10 MT 9 PST and her guests award-winning Delta James and Annie Carlisle for an interesting discussion about writing stories that sell and creating characters that you remember.   For More Info http://Marshacaspercook.com http://Delta James.com https://anniecarlisle.com/For more info about the podcast go to https://michiganavenuemedia.com