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Did you love Tuesdays With Morrie, a book (and movie) that inspired millions around the world! Great! Join us right here on Off The Shelf #Books Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)! When you catch the #podcast, you gain the chance connect with the author's son, Rob Schwartz!

Rob is an entrepreneur, writer, and producer. Feature films he has worked on include Putty Hill and Bernard and Huey. Rob is also one of the producers of Onetopia, a festival designed to benefit mental health. As a script editor, Rob has worked with organizations such as NHK World TV in Japan. For his works, Rob has appeared in several periodicals including Variety, Newsweek, Time, Interview and The Hollywood Reporter. Rob Schwartz is the editor of the book “The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully”!

If you were touched by Tuesdays With Morrie, don't miss this #interview! In addition to talking about his famous father, you can get insight into what Rob is working on now. Who knows? You might even get your questions answered LIVE on air!

See you Saturday at 11am/EST!

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Love mystery novels? Have a penchant for thriller books? You came to the right place!

Mystery writer, Joe Clifford, author of the Jay Porter Thriller series and a real true "comeback kid" is the star of the Off The Shelf #Books #podcast on Saturday, March 23! Joe sits down with host Denise Turney to talk about his latest thriller, "A Moth to a Flame". Just what is this book all about? Tune and find out!

See what happened to Lydia and Jessica Barrett. And discover the inner makings of thrillers like "The Lakehouse", "The One That Got Away" and "Say My Name". Joe, a man who once was homeless, has found his passion! Find out how he got started and what he does to stay inspired and keep his books moving off of bookstore shelves!

Who knows? You might get your question answered live on air!

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Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)

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Do you have kids? Work with children? You'll want to catch today's Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast! 

Children's book author, Jessica Spear, is today's feature guest. During today's show, Jessica and Off The Shelf Books host, Denise Turney, dive into the makings of Jessica's children's books and middle school books, BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships” and “Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised”. These two all things story creatives will also look into the making of Jessica's new book, "The Phone Book". 

More than learning about what makes a "true" friend, listeners can learn how to overcome challenges they've encountered so far when it comes to making friends. They will also learn friendship truths and discover the friendship pyramid! Navigating social media as a kid (and parent) are also on the slate for discussion!

You definitely want to catch this show! Not only is Jessica a talented writer who creates stories that are designed to help kids and parents, for her work Jessica has won Kids’ Book Choice Awards, Royal Dragonfly Book Award and Best Books of 2021. 

See you Saturday at 11am/EST!

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Love movies? Love reading novels? You came to the right spot! Listen to Tyler Schwanke's Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast interview with host Denise Turney and learn how you could go from writing short stories or poems to writing full-length novels. More than discovering what attracts Tyler to stories, be they shared in movie or book form, when you listen to the show, you will gain insight into the makings of Tyler Schwanke's novel, Breaking In. You'll also get the inside scoop on Ricky O’Naire and Millie, especially what their relationship is about. 

Ways to sell more books, if there is going to be a sequel to "Breaking In" and finding the courage to chase and achieve your creative dreams are other topics slated to be covered on the show. You really don't want to miss this show if you truly love film and novels! 

Catch the show live by dialing: (347) 994-3490!

ABOUT TYLER SCHWANKE: Tyler Schwanke is a short story writer, novelist, and a filmmaker. His short stories have been published in several periodicals, including Chaotic Merge, Fiction Southeast and Havik. A graduate of the New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorehead, Tyler’s films have appeared at film festivals where they have won awards. For his work, Tyler has also been granted a Minnesota TV and film grant. In addition to graduating from New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorehead, Tyler has earned a MFA from Hamline University. Breaking In is his first novel.

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Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)

Today's guest is more than a Pushcart Prize nominee, she's a Yale College graduate, wife, mother and passionate creative. Who is she? She's Martha Anne Toll! Martha Anne Toll's writings have appeared in several media outlets, including NPR, The Millions, Blooms, The Washington Post, After the Art, Los Angeles Review of the Book and Heck Magazine. Martha’s short story, The Gigolo, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She has been a Fellow at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts in Virginia and southern France, Monson Arts and Diary Hollow.

She received her law degree from Boston University School of Law. Martha is the author of the novel, Three Muses. Her second novel, Duet for One, is scheduled to be released in 2025. Catch Martha Anne Toll on Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11am/EST!

It's going to be fun! So much entertainment in store for you! Get the inside scoop on Martha's book, how she uses her law degree, what she does to sell more and more books and beyond!

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Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)

Love a good story? 

Meet Heather B. Moore! Heather is a USA Today bestselling author, writer of many books including The Slow March of Light, Until We Kissed, Say You Love Me, Under The Java Moon and The Healing Summer. She has written more than 90 publications, writing mainly historical and herstory books. Heather is a hybrid author, self-publishing some of her books and having been published by traditional publishers such as Thomas & Mercer, Kindle Press, StoryFront, Shadow Mountain and Covenant Communications.

Catch Heather LIVE on Off The Shelf #Books with host Denise Turney! Discover the secret behind her writing, how she develops characters, what motivates her to write, why her stories resonate with so many book readers, stories she's currently working on and more! 

Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)

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