From My Mama's Kitchen® Talk Radio

Award-winning former journalist and author, Steve Piacente, latest novel, BOOTLICKER, covers the Congressional race in the enchanting palmetto state of South Carolina, where the lead candidate is poised to become its first black congressman since the Civil War. The book reveals a shocking union that exists between the candidate and a racist U.S. Senator that will rock the foundation of the South Carolina and U.S. political landscapes. The story is rich in detail and descriptions of the pre-Civil Rights Southern political scene full of dark secrets, tale of survival, deception, guilt and redemption.    Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday October 23rd from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Steve sharing his work that is simply astonishing, and make you wonder if it could possibly be based on a true story. 

  Joelle Charbonneau is a storyteller at heart. She has performed in a variety of operas, musical theatre and children’s theatre productions across the Chicagoland area. In addition to her stage work, Joelle has also performed with several bands and worked as a solo performer.    According to Joelle, “I’d never dreamed of writing a novel. But I loved to read. Then one day I had an idea and I started to write. I found my passion for creating characters lived on the page as well as the stage.” Her latest book, Murder for Choir, is the first installment of her new Glee Club Mystery series.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday October 2nd from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Joelle as she shares her passion as a performer, educator, and writer impacting thousand of lives.   

  Our dogs and cats make us smile every day, but some days they really outdo themselves! Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can’t Believe My Dog Did That! and Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Believe My Cat Did That! are full of those hilarious and heartwarming stories.   Award-winning writer, editor, and co-author of the above books, Jennifer Quasha will be on hand to share some of the 101 humorous and heartwarming stories about these lovable, goofy, and comical canines.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday Sept 25th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Jennifer sharing the many ways our canine companions surprise us, make us laugh, and touch our hearts.  

  In 1937, two medical students began a two-year correspondence across 1,100 miles, and their fancy turned to deep respect and abiding love. Alice Baker of New Orleans and Joe Holoubek of Omaha became Dr. Alice and Dr. Joe, a professional couple known for their unbreakable bond. The Courtship of Two Doctors: a 1930s Love Story of Letters, Hope & Healing by award-winning journalist, Martha Fitzgerald, chronicles their early history, providing an inspiring look at the birth of a marriage and a lifetime of service. This book is available at Amazon and B &N.    Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday Sept 18th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Martha’s  personal story about her parents private collection of nearly 800 love letters, the essence of her latest book. 

  Truth really is stranger than fiction, Michael Morris learned when hearing the stories from his grandfather that shaped his latest novel Man in the Blue Moon. The highly praised Southern author returns with a new book that will vividly bring readers back to a time of hard-fought survival during the First World War.   His novel is a way to give back to his grandfather and to keep the Southern tradition of oral history alive. According to Michael, “In my life, storytelling has been the key to understanding or at least making sense of human frailty, suffering and triumph. My writing about people of the South, is my reason for being.”   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday Sept 11th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Michael’s oral stories come alive of how family life was like at the turn of the 20th Century living in the South. 

    Audacious women taking on powerful men … and winning. Author Charles Martin, debut novel, titled, Provocateur addresses that aspect of the human experience.    The dynamics, the interplay, between men and women is one of the most fascinating aspects of the human condition. The genders, male and female, are so different. It is enjoyable and enlightening to think about the unique attributes of each and how they interact with each other. All of us males are intrigued philosophically with what we observe in the potency of women’s power over us and how they employ those powers. Certainly, women have the wisdom to wield their powers in a clandestine manner. Women are not overt; they are subtle and intuitive in how they manipulate events to suit their goals. Men are obvious; superficial; objective in their thinking patterns … what you see is what you get. There is no mystery in men’s behavior; there is a great deal in women’s.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday Sept 4th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Charles

  From proposal to honeymoon, the 101 stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Here Comes the Bride share the pratfalls and pitfalls, frustrations and joys that everyone encounters on their journey to the altar. Shared by brides, grooms, family and friends, these stories are hilarious and heartwarming.    Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 28th from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT to listen to Susan Heim, the co-author of this latest Chicken Soup for the Soul series with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, as she shares some newlywed stories of love, laughter, and family.

  Peter Golden is an award-winning journalist and the author of 6 full-length works of non-fiction and fiction. His work has appeared in the Detroit Free Press Magazine, Albany Times Union, New Jersey Monthly, Microsoft’s eDirections, Beyond Computing, Electronic Business, Midstream, The Forward, and Capital Region Magazine. Peter’s Quiet Diplomat, a biography of industrialist and political-insider Max M. Fisher made the Detroit Free Press bestseller list. Among those he interviewed were Presidents Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Bush; Secretaries of State Kissinger, Haig, and Shultz; and Israeli Prime Ministers Shamir, Peres, and Rabin.   His latest novel, Comeback Love speaks of a journey into the hearts of two lovers who came of age in the 1960s and is a sensual exploration of youth, regret, desire, and the bonds that mysteriously endure in the face of momentous change.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 21st from 10-11 A.M. U.S. CT and learn the stirring and romantic story about profound love that truly tou

  Are you dressing your child for success with age appropriate clothing? Wendy Pittman, founder and creative director of My Bougie Baby, will be sharing her expertise and tips on how you can select the latest trendy must-have fashion wears by sought after emerging designers to outfit your child ages from 4 to 14, to express their own unique chicness and style.    Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 14th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn how to shop and dress your loved ones to increase their self esteem by focusing on smart, comfortable and affordable clothing without sacrificing quality.  

  Rebels By Accidents by Patricia Dunn features an Egyptian-American teen in our post 9-11 world so disconnected from her culture, she secretly believes she comes from a backward country where people still travel by camel and women walk six steps behind the men.    While living with her grandmother in Cairo, she witnesses a political revolution led by young men and women who use Facebook to organize protests to overthrow their corrupt government. In Tahrir Square, surrounded by thousands of protestors, Mariam finally embraces what it means to be American and Egyptian.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday August 7th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn more about positive teen Muslim role models. 

  The modern world is a breeding ground for stress; it comes in many forms and has a variety of causes. Any kind of stress can greatly inhibit life and take a serious toll on both body and mind.   Stress Pandemic, written for the growing number of people wishing to free themselves of mild, moderate, or severe stress, draws upon organic food pioneer Paul Huljich’s experience with stress-related illness. The book outlines a practical and effective approach to beating stress and achieving complete wellness.    Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 27th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn the 9 Natural Steps to Survive , Master Stress and Live Well. 

  Many Americans base their votes on a man's moral and personal choices, but do those choices accurately reflect his success in office? Your respect for the office will increase, your comprehension of the voting system will expand, and you may begin to consider today's and tomorrow's candidates in a different light after reading The Next President: How the Man Defines the Office.   Author Dee J. Rammell, in his new book, re-introduce former presidents of the United States of America to you as fathers, husbands, men of faith, or men lacking hope. In their historical context and without bias, understand the laws they ratified, the political views and strategies that created the current political system, and how they felt about their choices.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 24th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn how our past presidents shaped our present and how you can shape our future!  

  Across the U.S., Americans seem ready, willing and able to believe that spirits roam the earth:   A recent Gallup Poll says 75% of us believe in some form of the paranormal. CBS News reports nearly half (48%) of Americans say they believe in ghosts and 22% claim they’ve actually seen or felt their presence.   There’s even an I-phone app, “Ghost Radar” to help believers find “visitors” in their homes.   Who can explain it? One of the masters... NYT bestselling author Heather Graham. She studies the paranormal for her books – and to indulge her personal interest in ghost hunts, historic sites such as the Lizzie Borden House.   Call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 17th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn more about the spritiual realm and Heather’s latest book, titled, THE UNHOLY. 

  Eleanor Sullivan is an award-winning author of books for nurses as well as the Monika Everhardt medical mysteries. Holding both a nursing degree and a doctorate, she is a former dean of nursing and past president of the world’s largest nursing organization. Now she’s turned her attention to the past, crafting a series of historical mysteries set in the 19th century religious settlement of her ancestors. The stories feature a midwife and her cabinet-maker husband in the Northern Ohio village of Zoar. Cover Her Body is the first book in the series.    Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 10th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to lean about the mostly women and some men who carved a life out of the wilderness to build a town, clear and plant fields, construct industries and, in one very fortuitous stroke of luck, build the Ohio Canal through their land. 

  Inspired by the roots of a rich and authentic Italian-American upbringing, Marguerite Ciccolini created the first book and namesake of the series - THE PASTA FAMILY. It is about Annaleenie, a young girl who feels neglected by her family of walking, talking pastas.  The book series teaches kids and adults about life lessons and morals with humor, charm, adventure and characters based on nearly every imaginable type of pasta and familiar Italian cuisine. In short, Family Values have never been more fun or so yummy! Since the passing of Marguerite earlier this year, her son Michael Ciccolini is now continuing this wonderful legacy of love for the next generation to enjoy.      Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday July 3rd from 10-11 am U.S. CT to hear a great American family story. 

  Have you ever experienced a time when all hope seems lost? Author, Laura Smith went through such a journey. Her memoir, In All Things: Giving Thanks When Hope Seems Lost, is a raw account of her incredible challenge. Filled with laughs, tears of joy and tears of sorrow, Laura’s miraculous encounter with God created an unshakeable faith and strength to face life in a totally new perspective.     Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 26th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to hear her story.   

  Breath awareness is one of the simplest and most effective focus training and mind-developing exercises available today. It is proven to promote brain growth, improve learning, increase focus, reduce stress, and develop empathy. Adults and children who practice regularly gain an abundance of self-knowledge and insight into their amazing mind/body phenomenon. Most everyone who practices feels more peaceful and happy.   Heidi Thompson’s new book, CALM FOCUS JOY is a practical guide written for parents, teachers, psychologists, and child-care professionals who want to learn breath awareness and teach it to children.    Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 19th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn ten breathing lessons for adults, and a comprehensive step-by-step program teaching breath awareness to children. 

  If you answer “Yes” to the following questions... Do you want to eat healthier but don’t know where to start? - Are you tired of eating the same meals over and over again? - Do recipes sound like they’re written in a foreign language? Do you have hungry mouths to feed, many of whom exclaim “yuck” when they see your creations? - Do you often resort to take-out to keep up with life’s demands?   Then listen up; author Melinda Hinson Neely, will help you turn your kitchen into the centerpiece for delicious meals and lasting memories with her new book, Eat In, Not Out: The Learn-How-to-Cook Book, Without the Recipes.   Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 12th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn Melinda’s practical cooking secrets on how to prepare easy and healthy meals. 

  Avery Aames is the pseudonym for award-winning author and actress, Daryl Wood Gerber. Her popular Cheese Shop Mystery book series is set in idyllic Holmes County, Ohio, and features Charlotte Bessette, a feisty cheese shop owner with a colorful extended family.   Daryl was the creator of the format for the successful TV series "Out of this World" that ran for four years in first-run syndication. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, its internet group Guppies, Mystery Writers of America, Romance Writers of America and the International Thriller Writers Association.   Prior to writing, Daryl was an actress in Los Angeles. She co-starred on the popular series, "Murder, She Wrote" and "Matlock".    Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday June 5th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn about her latest book in the series, titled, Clobbered by Camembert and Daryl's lifelong mottos... on how to succeed in life. 

  The main message of It’s No Accident, is Stop Stressing About Bedwetting and Accidents. But there’s more to the story.   Among parents and physicians, there are varying levels of ignorance about potty problems and wetting in general. Some misconceptions are harmless, but others can lead to suboptimal care or even damage to children.   The most common mistake is the assumption that toileting problems are a normal part of growing up. Dr. Steve Hodges and Suzanne Schlosberg’s book stresses that they aren’t, and parents can get behind that point without much misunderstanding.     Please call 347.327.9995 on Tuesday May 15th from 10-11 am U.S. CT to learn about the breakthrough solutions to your child’s wetting, constipation, UTIs, and other potty problems.