BookSpeak Network

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.

BookSpeak Network is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 395 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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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

  Aug 14, 202627 min

  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 career in broadcasting, and he tells some of those stories in My Front Row Seat: A Newsman's Journey. A reporter for WCBS-AM and a national correspondent for ABC News, Scheld served as news director of WCBS Newsradio 880 for two decades. He tells of being on the ground in New York City on September 11th, 2001 -- he also covered the Oklahoma City bombing and the death of Princess Diana. In this book, in collaboration with Dr. Paul Semendinger, Scheld brings these stories to life, his recollections, and provides a defense of journalism in America when it is needed the most. You know the stories; now learn how they were covered. In addition to his award-winning broadcast career, Tim Scheld now teaches journalism at Montclair State University. Dr. Paul Semendinger is the author of works that include From Compton to the Bronx, Scattering the Ashes, West Point at Gettysburg, and The Least Among Them.

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  "Murder at Leisure Dreams-Galapagos" Author Sharon Marchisello on Milford House Mysteries & Histories

  Aug 7, 202647 min

  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 Victor Zuniga, Giovanna sets out to find the killer. The victim has made plenty of enemies, and there's a string of likely suspects, but...the culprit could be indigenous to the islands themselves. Who, or what, acted on their motives? Sharon Marchisello returns to the BookSpeak Network with this latest in a series of mystery novels. We met Giovanna in "Secrets of the Galapagos." Sharon has also authored "Going Home," along with the DeeLo Myer cat rescue mysteries, "Trap, Neuter, Die," and "Trapped and Tested" with Level Best Books. A native of Tyler, Texas, Sharon has a Bachelor of Arts in French and English from the University of Houston and a Master's in Professional Writing from USC. A longtime Delta Airlines flight attendant, Sharon has written "Live Well, Grow Wealth," a book on personal finance, along with short stories, plus articles on travel and book reviews. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia--you can find out more at her website .

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  "There's More to Hippos Than You Know" Author David Parmalee, on the Sunbury Press Books Show

  Jul 31, 202626 min

  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 Hippos Than You Know ~ 25 Poems about Real Animals with Hundreds of Fun Facts. These short poems, humorous and genuine, tell about the animals, both familiar and foreign, such as the bunny, the Dachshund, the moray eel, and of course, the hippopotamus. The stories behind these animals are told, with knowledge and things you might not have known. For example: did you know the komodo dragon was the inspiration for King Kong? An author, educator, playwright, director, actor, and columnist, David Parmalee's work includes a Civil War-era historical novel, The Sea is a Thief, two upper-grade children's works, Miss Feesenschneezen Is Ill, and Miss Feesenschneezen Is Fit, with illustrator Maria deCerce, and The Traveler's Guide to Chincoteague and Assateague. Educated at Brown University, Parmalee has written 13 one-act plays, all produced by the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the Gaslight Theatre, and the Scranton Fringe Festival, also in PA. Find out more about his works here . David and his wife, Toni Jo live in Northeast Pennsylvania.

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  "Inside the Moment" Photographer Joseph A. Rosen Talks Photography & Music on The Brown Posey Press Show!

  Jul 24, 202633 min

  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 landing work while still doing his degree (with photography as his focus) at Carnegie Mellon University. A trip to Washington, DC, in 1976 to see Muddy Waters led Rosen to become a fixture at clubs, concerts, festivals, and cruises over the ensuing decades. Blues Hands , released by Schiffer Publishing in 2015, showcased Joe's professional talents, with an emphasis on the hands of the people who played the music. Now, a more expansive work has been released: Inside the Moment: Iconic Blues, Soul, Jazz, Rock and R&B Images and History , which contains over 150 black and white images of some of Joe's finest work. Each chapter covers a genre of music and includes forewords by Scott Barretta, Steve Berkowitz, and Dick Shurman. The reader will see intimate, emotional, and powerful shots of music luminaries they will know, and many more they should. A native of Yonkers, New York, Joe Rosen won The Blues Foundation's Keeping the Blues Alive in Photography and Art Award in 2002. He still lives in New York; you can find out more about Joe at his website . UPDATE: after this podcast was recorded, we learned that Inside the Moment won the Living Blues Magazine Reader's Poll as the Best Blues Book of 2025. Congratulations, Joe!

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  "The AI Tsunami: A Survival Guide for Humanity" Author Guy Morris on the Sunbury Press Books Show!

  Jul 17, 202624 min

  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 business, careers, and society faster than most realize. For the individual and the small business owner, the stakes are high and immediate: adapt, or be left behind. Speaking with host Dr. Lawrence Knorr, Morris explains that there is no one, set AI--there are thousands. He explains AI in plain language, separates hype from reality, and explores its extraordinary promise. Morris balances these arguments with the real and serious economic and societal risks that experts have raised the alarm about. Guy Morris is a retired Fortune 500 executive and innovator with four decades of experience in global software and technology. Trained in economics and computer science, Morris is a builder of the early algorithmic models that are the foundation of modern AI. An award-winning author and published composer, Morris' work bridges technology, geo-strategy, and the human impact of machine intelligence. You can find out more about Guy at his website .

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