Some Nerve, interview with author Patty Chang Anker

One of my favorite books that came out this year was Some Nerve by Patty Chang Anker.  She is inspiring because she challenges people to take on the little every day fears that can really become disabling over time.  Patty called in to chat with us all about her book. About Some Nerve: “Inspired and inspiring, Some Nerve draws on […]

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Actor. Writer. Whatever., interview with author Mellini Kantayya

Mellani Kantayya.Credit_Deborah_Lopez

I was passed on the book, Actor Writer Whatever by Mellini Kantayya by the folks at the morning show.  They thought she would be a good fit for our show, and she most certainly was!  I can’t tell you how much I love this book and would recommend it to anyone who is even the least bit creative. About Actor. […]

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Spit and Passion, interview with author Cristy C Road

We had  Cristy C Road on to talk about her graphic novel, Spit and Passion.  The story is autobiographical about her life growing up lesbian, Cuban, and her connection the band Greenday.  Her band, the Homewreckers, was also a topic of discussion.  About Cristy C Road: “Cristy C. Road is floating in a pool of her own blood, sweat, and occasional tears. […]

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Marbles, Interview with author Ellen Forney

Ellen Forney

Author Ellen Forney called in to discuss her graphic memoir, “Marbles. Mania, Depression, Michaelangelo, and Me.”  Entertainment Weekly called the book, “Visually radiant and vividly told…” About Marbles: “Darkly funny, intensely personal, and visually dynamic, Forney’s graphic memoir provides a visceral glimpse into the effects of a mood disorder on the artist’s work. Her story seeks the answer to this […]

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