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Ep78: Author, former FBI Special Agent executive, and mass shooting expert Katherine Schweit helps us learn about “Women Who Talk to the Dead”
Meet the "Women Who Talk to the Dead" and other tales
Business News: “Novelist Spins China’s Rare-Earth Grip Into Thriller”
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Ep18 Tim’s Travails: This month, Tim interviews David O. Stewart, attorney and author of “The Democracy We Must Keep”
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September 2026: Catch up with our classmate Kathy Miller, who is putting her architectural design/drawings education to work
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Ep13 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on Whiskey Leavins, author of the “Santa Lacrimosa” series of novels • Our topic: Are humor and noir spiritually exclusive? Or does humor transform noir into the pulp genre?
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Ep11: Courage to Thrive — On today’s show, Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan interviews Kirby Peters of Maple Bank Farm in Roxbury, CT
Salt of the Earth: Father Bob talks with Kirby Peters, who runs Maple Bank Farm in Roxbury, CT, about the art of running a farm
Ep12 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on Aggie Blum Thompson whose book, “You Deserve to Know,” is being turned into a TV series on Hulu
From Novel to Hulu: The art of creating a book for TV
Ep10: Courage to Thrive — On today’s show, Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan interviews longtime friend Andrew Cregan about parenting, working, and enjoying life with courage
Learn all about what it's like to be Father of the Groom!
July 2026, Ep2: Learn about the power of Patrick Henry’s Maarch 1775 with Stephen Wilson, executive director of the St. John’s Church Foundation in Richmond
Learn about the power of Patrick Henry and insights into his "Give Me Liberty" speech with Stephen Wilson, executive director of the St. John's Church Foundation
June 2026, Ep1: Introducing the David O. Stewart show, Season 1 — “The Democracy We Must Keep: Seven founders, nine documents, and the ideas that shaped America”
Understanding "The Democracy We Must Keep: Seven Founders, Nine Documents, and the Ideas That Shaped America"
Coming in 2027 — “Samaritan,” by Christopher Chambers
Coming soon: The long awaited follow up to the award winning, bestselling DC hardboiled crime noir trilogy Scavenger, Standalone, Streetwhys drops. Here's what we can look forward to ...
Ep10 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on Curtis Ippolito, Anthony Award-and Derringer Award-winning writer
Ordinary people’s moral struggle with noir/hardboiled
Ep62: Author Justin Laborde brings us a story inspired by his grandfather, “Scattered Far and Wide: The Naval Academy Class of ’38 at War”
Justin Laborde takes us back to the future with "Scattered Far and Wide"
Ep8: Courage to Thrive — On today’s show, Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan interviews storyteller and humanitarian Kip Azzoni Doyle
Kip Azzoni Doyle helps us open up to life's greatest kindnesses and unlimited possibilities
Ep15: Learn the essentials of “Unboxing Your Future Self,” with gamification expert Valary Oleinik
"In times of great uncertainty, it can become even more difficult to envision and plan for the future we want," insists gamification expert Valary Oleinik.
Ep57: Moms, daughters (and anyone interested in belonging, immigration, and body image) should pick up a copy of Rebecca Morrison’s new book, “The Blue Dress”
The Power of "The Blue Dress"
May 2026: This month we shine our PW Classmates spotlight on Life Alchemist and author of “Words,” Darlene Versak
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May 2026: Ep13 Tim’s Travails — This month, our guest is attorney Ronald Sharpe, former United States Attorney for the District of the Virgin Islands
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Season 3: Ep19 Dr. Paula Petry shares her insights on her profound project for children — Divine Design: What 2026 will bring to all of our lives
Dr. Paula Petry brings us Divine Design
Ep13: Good Grief — This month on the Empowered Together Network we get mindful about ways to cope with loss, love, and letting go
The power of Good Grief
Ep8 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on two seasoned noir authors — Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier and Joel E. Turner explain, “New Jersey smirk and Caribbean heart. Noir or not?”
New Jersey smirk and Caribbean heart. Noir or not? Meet two NJ authors who help us understand
April 2026: Say hello to Brian Corliss, HVAC Applications Engineer, father of 5 and grandpa to two and many granddogs
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March 27, 2026: Boots on the Ground, Knocks on the Door
March 27 marks four weeks since the U.S.-Israel bombardment of Iran began. We’re a month into the war of choice.
Ep46: Learn about John DeDakis’ journey from CNN journalist to award-winning author
Learn to Become a Master Writer with industry expert John DeDakis
Ep7 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on Alex Kenna, “The Future of Noir”
This month’s topic: How Noir shapes Crime Fiction, and what are the future trends?
Feb. 27, 2026: The Ultimate Steal and Death of a Country
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Alla Rogers wins Lifetime Achievement Award for her work at the Global Peace Education Network!
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Ep44: We welcome back critically acclaimed bestselling author John Gilstrap to Elaine’s Literary Salon — be sure to get his newest novel, available today: Feb. 24, 2026
Don't miss John's newest novel: Available today, "Scorched Earth" — A Jonathan Grave Thriller
February 2026 — Three Reasons Our Times Are Not So Dark, Afterall,” believes Rev. Dr. Robert D. Flanagan, author, “Courage to Thrive”
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Ep43: C.R. Rowenson shares his Magic System Seminar, “The Hidden Tool Dean Koontz, Tana French, and Others Use to Bend Reality”
Learn about the Magic System: "The Hidden Tool Dean Koontz, Tana French, and Others Use to Bend Reality"
Feb. 16, 2026: President’s Day — are we supposed to be celebrating something today?
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Ep42: Check out this week’s interview with Tom Straw, the Emmy and Writers’ Guild of America-nominated writer-producer of Night Court, Dave’s World, Grace Under Fire, and Nurse Jackie. His newest book is “The Accidental Joe”
You'll want to dig into Tom's new book, "The Accidental Joe"
March 2026: Reconnect with our classmate Jane Hendron, a civil servant and wildlife conservationist
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Ep10 Tim’s Travails — School safety is the theme of this month’s interview with Luis D. Aponte, author of “A Safe Place”
The Real Story Behind School Safety — How to Prevent the Next School Shooting
February 2026: Proud mom and grandma Kim Coletta Davino catches us up on her life!
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Ep39: Meet Andrew Rubin: Filmmaker, author, and cofounder of the mental health education company Symptom Media
Learn about "Hell or High Winter"
January 2026: What has Jeff Fox been doing since high school?
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Ep35: Author and vocalist Brian Paone is today’s guest on the Elaine’s Literary Salon show — Meet the author who proudly doesn’t stay in his lane
Meet the author who, with pride, doesn't stay in his lane
Ep33: C. R. Rowenson is fascinated by magic. After you listen/watch this interview about a simple magic-building tool that allows authors to quickly map out their magic system — you will be, too!
Discover Clark's "Magic System Blueprint: A Fiction Writer’s Guide to Building Magic Systems"
Ep31: Tennessee native Thomas Dann brings us “Midnight in Memphis,” a Southern noir where two detectives forge an unlikely alliance as they strive to bridge the racial divide and catch a killer hell bent on revenge
In this Southern noir, two detectives forge an unlikely alliance as they strive to bridge the racial divide and catch a killer hell bent on revenge.
Dec. 8, 2025 — “Lawlessness: The Headlong Dive,” by IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer”
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Ep29: From the USA Today bestselling author of “The Dead Girl in 2A” and “The New Neighbor,” comes Carter Wilson’s chilling new thriller that forces the question — Are murderers always the bad guys?
Are murderers always the bad guys?
Ep4 Chris Chambers Noir: “Psychological thrillers and cop suspense aren’t noir? Oh hell no. These two ladies, award winners, bestsellers and queens of crime, will show you. Meet Tracy Clark and Christina Kovac”
Meet our guests: Tracy Clark and Christina Kovac
Ep9 Tim’s Travails: Today we invite you to listen to two attorney turned authors talk about their journeys, art and craft as Tim welcomes award-winning noir author Christopher Chambers
Author to Author • Attorney to Attorney
Ep27: Debut author Eric Grandy, who shares his writing journey and tells readers how he came across an “Accidental Paradise”
What inspired a professional baseball player to write a novel?
Fall 2025: Catch up with Craig Tupper who grew up to be a masterful electrician, married his soul mate and is Dad to 4 and a grandfather, too!
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Ep26: Karen Marginot brings us hope and healing in her new book, “The Bad Girls Club: Promises of a Spirituality-Based Recovery”
Learn about Karen Marginot's journey to sobriety and how you can join her “The Bad Girls Club”Nov. 11, 2025 — “Veterans Day 2025: The Undoing?” by Timothy Trainer, author, The Fortunate Son
Enter NameAn ode to Veterans Day, “Wondering, Waiting, Worrying,” by Army brat and veteran Timothy Trainer, author, “The Fortunate Son”
There’s a home to be kept. And beds to be made. There’s an empty space in the bed. And a minute of worrying and a quickening pulse.
November 2025, Ep1: Courage to Thrive — Meet Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan and learn about his journey to find joy and hope, and help others do the same
An esteemed Episcopal priest and author, Father Bob has dedicated his life to spiritual transformation and caring for others.