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Guns, rifles, and other firearms have been an important part of American culture and history, long before there was a United States of America. It is no surprise that when the founding fathers wrote the U.S. Constitution, right after free speech, a free and independent press, and the right of free association, the right to own and bear personal firearms was right at the top of the list of American citizen rights. Sadly, not all Americans have embraced this right lawfully, or with a sense of community. These are the individuals we know as "Outlaws." Over the centuries, Americans have frequently idealized and romanticized outlaws both in legend and written history. In the old American West, they had names like "Billy the Kid," "the James Gang," and Wyatt Earp. During the interwar period and Great Depression of the 20th century, outlaws took on a "Robin Hood" mystique which along with weak state and federal firearms laws and law enforcement, allow them to roam the countryside taking what they wanted. And throug

The Speculative Fiction Cantina: your weekly hypodermic injection of science fiction, fantasy, horror, alternate history, and things weird and wonderful in the world of books and writers. We ask authors the hard questions. You'll hear from writers who bend the rules and drive the narrative.  Join S. Evan Townsend on this journey over the rainbow and through the looking glass. And remember to take the red pill. Today's Guests are Ashley Chappell and Heather Choate Ashley Chappell Of War and Taters Alice Will Tilt www.AshleyChappellBooks.com Heather Choate Swab Frayed Crossing Blackwing Angel www.heatherchoate.com More information on these authors and links to their novels is at http://blog.sevantownsend.com  

Are you ready to make 2015 your best year yet? Then tune in to Love Liberty & Lip Gloss on Thursday, January 15 when the highly accomplished and inspiring Rustie MacDonald joins the program. A humanitarian, author, life coach, single mom, enterpreneur, and motivational speaker, Rustie will discuss her journey from witness to severe poverty (which inspired her lifelong charitable outreach) to successful author, business-owner, and philanthopist. This multi-talented woman is also a martial arts expert who teaches self-defense to battered women, shows others how to live well with Celiac disease (inspired by her own diagnosis in 2006), and leads entrepreneurs to success through effective online marketing. Additionally, Rustie hosts her own program on Blog Talk Radio entitled Living and Thriving with Rustie. She is also the author of the new book, Pride & Prejudice: A Relocation Nightmare, a riveting story of a woman who lost faith in the judicial system. Writing this true story, Rustie hoped that th

Need a little inspiration? Join Writestream founder Dariaanne on Tuesday, January 13 when she welcomes author Franco Antonetti to the program to discuss his memoir I Wouldn't Die: This unusual autobiography begins with me looking back on my early life and wondering how it is possible that I lived to see my first birthday.This is my life lived to the fullest,and for some reason I simply wouldn't die.From the first sentence to the last you will wonder just as I,how and why miracle occur.My story and life experiences is about miracles. I was born during war torn Rome,and believe me,my near death experiences were not from me attempting daring events, just unusual circumstances that for some reason,I was allowed to live through them. As reviews have stated repeatedly,"A must read for many." During the live show, host and guest welcome your calls at (347) 945-7246. Tune on on Tuesday, January 13 at 1 p.m. Eastern for Writestream Tuesday with author Franco Antonetti!

Take 1,000 aviation historians/enthusiasts and ask them to list 10 favorite airplanes, and there is a 100% chance that on everyone's list will be one or more of the famous Lockheed "Blackbird" family of aircraft. Beautiful, sleek, clandestine, extremely fast, and even sexy to the eye, the Blackbirds were among the most iconic and well-known airplanes of the Cold War. Beginning with the CIA requirement to replace the U-2 "Dragon Lady" in the 1950s, Clarence "Kelly" Johnson and his famous team at the Lockheed " Skunk Works" created a family of airplanes whose performance has never been equaled since being retired. Starting with the single-seat A-12 for the Central Intelligence Agency in the early 1960s, Johnson and his Skunk Works team created airplanes that went higher, faster, were "stealthy," and were light years ahead of anything else in the sky. Sadly, in the end, it was not any enemy capabilities that killed the Blackbirds, but high operating costs and an indifferent Congress that failed to see the worth

Lisa Tarves, Metaphysician, author of the book, "Just Believe", Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and gifted angel intuitive, interviews experts in the area of metaphysics and spirituality each Sunday at 7 pm Eastern. On Sunday, January 5th, Lisa's beloved father lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. This week, Just Believe replays a recent show of Lisa giving the eadings to live callers: Lisa Tarves, Metaphysician, author of the book, "Just Believe", Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and gifted angel intuitive, interviews experts in the area of metaphysics and spirituality each Sunday at 7 pm Eastern. Visit her website at www.lisatarves.com to book an appointment or learn more about Lisa. And, don't forget to pick up a copy of her book "Just Believe".  

The Speculative Fiction Cantina: your weekly hypodermic injection of science fiction, fantasy, horror, alternate history, and things weird and wonderful in the world of books and writers. We ask authors the hard questions. You'll hear from writers who bend the rules and drive the narrative.  Join S. Evan Townsend on this journey over the rainbow and through the looking glass. And remember to take the red pill. Today's Guests are Diane E.M. Tegarden and Joe MacKinnon Diane E.M. Tegarden Anti-Vigilante and the Rips in Time www.firewalkerpublications.com Joe MacKinnon Faultline 49 Cypulchre The Savage Kingdom www.guyfauxbooks.com More information on these authors and links to their novels is at http://blog.sevantownsend.com

Happy New Year, listeners! Due to the death of Lisa Tarves' beloved father on January 5, we will be airing a replay of Love Liberty & Lip Gloss with Lisa and Daria talking real life. The live show will resume on Thursday, January 15 at 7 p.m. Eastern with a new guest and topic.  

Writestream listeners may remember Suzanne Casamento, founder of the Fantasy Dating Game, on Love Liberty & Lip Gloss a few months back. But did you know Suzanne is also the author of two YA books, Fingerprints and Choosing Tally? On Tuesday, January 6 Suzanne joins Writestream founder Dariaanne to talk about her novels, the writing and publishing process, and using social media for success. During the live show, host and guest welcome your calls at (347) 945-7246. The chat room will also be open for your participation. In the second hour, stay tuned for Public Service Satire with the Right Wing Riot!

For aviation enthusiasts around the world, there is no greater thrill than the rare chance to watch and hear a flying warbird on a sunny afternoon at an airshow. Such sights and sounds are becoming rarer every day, as more of these vintage aircraft are either grounded or lost to accidents. However, there is one special place and collection which is keeping the practice of flying warbirds alive today: The Flying Heritage Collection. Based in Everett, Washington, the collection is owned by Microsoft cofounder and billionaire Paul Allen, who has placed his fortune and reputation into building the finest collection of flying vintage aircraft in the world. To learn more about the Flying Heritage Collection (@flyingheritage) join military historian, author and journalist John D. Gresham (@greshamj01) for Military Monday (#MilitartMonday on the Writestream Radio Network (@Writestream) today at 1 p.m. Eastern. His guest this week is Zenith Press (@ZenithPress) writer Cory Graff, a curator at the Flying Heritage Coll

Lisa Tarves, Metaphysician, author of the book, "Just Believe", Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and gifted angel intuitive, interviews experts in the area of metaphysics and spirituality each Sunday at 7 pm Eastern. While Lisa's father is in the last days of his battle with pancreatic cancer, she will not be doing live shows. This week, Just Believe replays the fabulous Leo Brown giving psychic readings: Despite the odds placed before him, (told by doctors that he wouldn't live past the age of 30, born with cerebral palsy.) At the age of 21, Leo discovered that he, like others in his family, possessed what people called 'The Gift'. As time went on, Leo decided to take the time to develop his intuition and soon noticed that he could not only help people to heal but heal himself. He is embarking on his mission of helping people from all over the world. With clients ranging from A-list celebrities to the boy/girl next door.

The Speculative Fiction Cantina: your weekly hypodermic injection of science fiction, fantasy, horror, alternate history, and things weird and wonderful in the world of books and writers. We ask authors the hard questions. You'll hear from writers who bend the rules and drive the narrative.  Join S. Evan Townsend on this journey over the rainbow and through the looking glass. And remember to take the red pill. Today's Guests are Elaine Calloway and Johnny Walker Elaine Calloway No Grits No Glory (Southern Ghosts #1) www.elainecalloway.com Johnny Walker EKKO White Limousine www.ekkomysteries.com More information on these authors and links to their novels is at http://blog.sevantownsend.com

How can you ensure a healthy, happy and prosperous 2015? Is it possible to learn to Love Like God to experience fulfillment in all aspects of life? Join Writestream founder Dariaanne on Tuesday, December 30 at 1 p.m. Eastern when she welcomes author and psychic medium Jennifer Hicks to the show. Jennifer will share her insights about psychic phenomena (separating fact from fiction), discuss the ways in which we can all learn to love unconditionally, and talk about her contributions to the book Love Like God. In this groundbreaking compilation, well-known individuals from across the globe share stories of how they learned to release the conditions that block unconditional love. Along with the insights of Caroline A. Shearer, readers will be reminded of their natural state of love and will begin to envision a world without fear or judgment or pain. During the live show, host and guest welcome your calls at (347) 945-7246 and your participation in the live chat. Don't miss this fascinating broadcast with psych

We at Military Monday are on hiatus this week for the New Year holiday, and will be back next week with a new show. In the meantime, please login and enjoy a replay of one of our most popular shows of 2014, with Dr. Tania Howard. Dr. Tania is a licensed chiropractor practicing in Annapolis, Maryland, and has extensive experience working with military personnel and families, especially those returning from overseas duty and its side effects. So, join us for this replay of Military Monday with Dr. Tania Howard today at 1 p.m. Eastern.

The Speculative Fiction Cantina: your weekly hypodermic injection of science fiction, fantasy, horror, alternate history, and things weird and wonderful in the world of books and writers. We ask authors the hard questions. You'll hear from writers who bend the rules and drive the narrative.  Join S. Evan Townsend on this journey over the rainbow and through the looking glass. And remember to take the red pill. Today's Guests are Clyde P Riddlesbrood and Nancy MC Young Clyde's Work in Progress: The longest Brochure in the World Clyde's website: www.riddlesbrood.com Nancy's Book: Strum Nancy's website: www.nmcyoung.com More information on these authors at blog.seventownsend.com

Merry Christmas! This week we will be replaying the fantastic interview we aired on Thanksgiving Day. What are you thankful for? For author Maureen Miles Bucci, it's surviving endometrial cancer so she could stick around and continue to be a loving wife to her husband Tom. And in her new book, A Snobby Girl's Guide to Dealing with Cancer: Surviving Cancer with Humor, Grace, and Style, Maureen combines the lessons learned from experience (including the little-known facts every patient needs to be aware of) with a special journaling section designed to help other women dealing with cancer go the distance against this formidable disease. In her own straightforward, pull-no-punches style, Maureen inspires, educates, and prepares women for the cancer journey ahead. Please tune on on Thanksgiving Day to Love Liberty & Lip Gloss at 7 p.m. Eastern when she joins co-hosts Lisa Tarves and Dariaanne to discuss her journey through cancer, the evolution of the book, her Snobby Girl Cancer Club on Facebook, and her

Looking for the perfect gifts for the readers on your shopping list? Listen to this replay of Writestream Tuesday: Best Books of 2014, hosted by Dariaanne and special guest co-host, Ms. Always Right!

2014 has been a rough year for military personnel and members of the veterans community. The year began with a budget crisis, following a government shutdown and over five years without a signed and approved Federal Budget. And while some sense of fiscal responsibility seems to have finally come to the White House and Congress, things for those who still serve, and have served, continue to go from bad to worse. Forced drawdowns of active-duty military personnel continue, despite escalations of enemy action in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. The Department of Veterans Affairs, despite the firing of its top leadership and years of saying that they are, "working the problems," in fact was proven in 2014 to be a criminally corrupt and morally bankrupt organization totally failing in their chartered mission. And as if to punctuate the continuing downward spiral for individuals who serve and have served, service/veterans benefits continue to be eroded in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget, which offers only a pa

Lisa Tarves, Metaphysician, author of the book, "Just Believe", Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and gifted angel intuitive, interviews experts in the area of metaphysics and spirituality each Sunday at 7 pm Eastern. Visit Lisa's website at www.lisatarves.com. Follow her on Twitter @LisaTarves and on Facebook using Lisa Tarves! Tonight we are playing a rerun of a show that aired in November 2014. This show was where Lisa gave the readings and talked to the callers. It was a fun and informative show. If you missed it or just enjoyed it, listen now!

The Speculative Fiction Cantina: your weekly hypodermic injection of science fiction, fantasy, horror, alternate history, and things weird and wonderful in the world of books and writers. We ask authors the hard questions. You'll hear from writers who bend the rules and drive the narrative.  Join S. Evan Townsend on this journey over the rainbow and through the looking glass. Today's Guests are Anthony Metivier and Laura Enright Anthony Metivier Anthony Metivier is the author of Lucas Park and theDownload of Doom, How to Remember Your Dreams and founder of the Magnetic Memory Method, a 21st century approach to the Memory Palace Method that makes memorizing foreign language vocabulary, poetry, and the names of the important people you meet easy and elegant. Anthony's books include: Lucas Parks and the Download of Doom The Tupperware Blitzkrieg www.magneticmemorymethod.com Laura Enright I was raised in Harwood Heights, Ill., a suburb bordering Chicago, growing up across the parking lot from the neighbo