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Terri Giuliano Long has written news and feature articles for numerous publications, including Indie Reader, the Boston Globe and Huffington Post. She lives with her family on the East Coast and teaches at Boston College. In Leah's Wake is her debut novel.

Terri, the mother of four daughters, says her primary inspiration comes from observing human nature. She also has an abiding interest in existential philosophy. “Watching and listening to people, hearing their stories – this inspires me,” she says.

Synopsis: The Tylers have a perfect life—beautiful home, established careers, two sweet and talented daughters. Their eldest daughter, Leah, an exceptional soccer player, is on track for a prestigious scholarship. Their youngest, Justine, more responsible than seems possible for her 12 years, just wants her sister’s approval. With Leah nearing the end of high school and Justine a seemingly together kid, the parents are set to enjoy a peaceful life…until everything goes wrong.

As Leah’s parents fight to save their daughter from a world of drugs, sex, and wild parties, their divided approach drives their daughter out of their home and a wedge into their marriage. Meanwhile, twelve-year-old Justine observes her sister’s rebellion from the shadows of their fragmented family—leaving her to question whether anyone loves her and if God even knows she exists. Can this family survive in Leah’s wake? In Leah's Wake explores what happens when love just isn’t enough?

Topics of conversation:

• Family dynamics and how they play in writing
  
• Divorce - most of the female characters are divorced
• Women's independence - women find themselves after divorce
  
• Writing from self-experience
  

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Authors Access is a joint project of Loving Healing Press and Reader Views. Each week we bring insightful interviews from people around the world who can help you get your work published, and if already published, noticed! The forum is geared for writers, both published and unpublished. Your hosts are Victor R. Volkman, owner/publisher of Loving Healing Press and Irene Watson, Managing Editor of Reader Views. See the lineup for future presentations and listen to previous podcasts.

On May 3rd, 2012 Victor R. Volkman and Tyler R. Tichelaar spoke with veteran radio host and media maven Cyrus Webb, President of Conversations Media Group.  Cyrus been active in the arts for over a decade and has used his passion for engaging discussions to build his media brand. Through his radio show he has interviewed Pulitzer-Prize winners, celebrity musicians and actors as well as individuals with a powerful story to tell. Tonight, Cyrus Webb shared his inside information on how you can make yourself into a guest that radio interviewers can’t refuse!  We touched on all aspects of guest appearances including:

• What are some of the most important things for the author wanting to be interviewed to know about the host and the show?
• Do interviewers prefer a hard copy of the book prior to the show or an electronic copy?
• Can a book be too old, do you have to pitch it in a special way?
• Give us the top 5 mistakes people who are new to the medium will make
• Is there a difference in how to approach internet radio vs. AM talk radio or other segments?
• What can fiction authors talk about?
• How early should I arrive for an interview that is in person or how early should I call if over the phone?
• After the interview is over should I contact the host or producer again to say thanks and ask for a review if one hasn’t been written?
• What about call-in shows?

Cyrus Webb is the President of Conversations Media Group, the home of Conversations LIVE radio show, Conversations Magazine, Conversation Pieces web show as well as Conversations Book Club.   Since he first began Conversations LIVE in July 2003 no guest or story has been too small for him to cover. Through all of his endeavors Webb vows to stay true to his company’s motto of “feeding your love of life.”

Cyrus Webb – How to Prepare for an Internet Radio Interview