A Good Story Is A Good Story -Host Marsha Casper Cook
Welcome to Michigan Avenue Media’s Podcasts! Your host is Marsha Casper Cook, who has been doing podcasts for 16 years and loves them!The shows are coming from Chicago—Marsha Casper Cook’s Hometown! All the shows are off the cuff and so much fun.Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts bring you shows on writing books and screenplays, self-help advice, movies, discussing relationships, publishing, health issues, marketing, fashion, and style. Visit them at www.miciganavenuemedia.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-publishing-marketing--6432060/support.
Episodes

Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts are fun, informative discussions that are based on writing and the interesting topics that the guests want to discuss. There's no set format other than great information that new and seasoned writers share. One thing is for sure - it's always fun. AFTER THE SHOW IT'S ON-DEMAND AND ON ITUNES Please join Marsha Casper Cook and her co-host Elizabeth Black on December 9 4ETS 3CST 2MT 1PST when they have a great discussion on writing horror. The guests will be Sonora Taylor, Josh Darling, and Lydia Prime. It's going to be a fantastic show and if you miss the show it will be on-demand and iTunes right after the live show is over. Wordpress Blog - NEW http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-publishing-marketing--6432060/support.

Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts are fun, informative discussions that are based on writing and the interesting topics that the guests want to discuss. There's no set format other than great information that new and seasoned writers share. One thing is for sure - it's always fun. AFTER THE SHOW IT'S ON-DEMAND AND ON ITUNES Join Marsha and her guests BEST SELLING AWARD WINNING AUTHORSJean Joachim and Leigh Micheals on December 2 at 4EST 3CST 2MT 1PST.. Jean Joachim is an award-winning, USA Today best-selling romance author whose books have hit the Amazon Top 100 list in the U.S. and abroad since 2012. She writes sports romance, small-town romance, big city romance, and romantic suspense. Leigh Michaels is the author of more than 100 books, including historical romance novels, contemporary romance novels, nonfiction, books about writing, cookbooks, and local history. More than 35 million copies of her books have been printed, in 27 languages and more than 120 countries. Marsha's website Leigh Michaels website Jean's websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-publishing-marketing--6432060/support.

Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts are fun, informative discussions that are based on writing and the interesting topics that the guests want to discuss. There's no set format other than great information that new and seasoned writers share. One thing is for sure - it's always fun. AFTER THE SHOW IT'S ON-DEMAND AND ON ITUNES Please join Marsha Casper Cook when she welcomes Krysten Lindsay Hager on Thursday, November 18th at 4EST 3CST 2MT 1PST. Krysten Lindsay Hager writes books about hope, true love, fame, self-worth, friendship, & happily ever afters. She is the author of True Colors, Best Friends...Forever?, Next Door to a Star, Landry in Like, Competing with the Star, Dating the It Guy, Can Dreams Come True, and In Over Her Head: Lights, Camera, Anxiety. True Colors, won the Readers Favorite award for best preteen book and the Dayton Book Expo Bestseller Award for children/teens. Competing with the Star is a Readers' Favorite Book Award Finalist. https://www.krystenlindsay.com/ http://marshacaspercook.com https://michiganavenuemediaorg.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-publishing-marketing--6432060/support.

Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts are fun, informative discussions that are based on writing and the interesting topics that the guests want to discuss. There's no set format other than great information that new and seasoned writers share. One thing is for sure - it's always fun. AFTER THE SHOW IT'S ON-DEMAND AND ON ITUNES Please join Marsha Casper Cook on Thursday, November 11 at 4EST 3CST 2MT 1 PST when she welcomes her guests Fran Lewis and Dick Belsky. They'll be talking about life and writing and how they intertwine. With over five decades of experience to her credit, Fran Lewis holds considerable expertise in writing and interviewing. Since 2014, she has found success as the host of “Literary Viewpoints,” a blog and radio talk show through the MJ Network where she has also excelled as the editor of MJ Magazine, a magazine for authors, publishers, and book lovers, since 2013. The author of 12 books since 2008, including “What If?” and “Sisters: Two Sisters from the Bronx,” she is best known for her “Bertha” series of children’s books, which includes three books “My Name is Bertha,” “Bertha Speaks Out” and “Bertha Fights Back.” RG Belsky is a New York City best-selling author who writes mystery thrillers under the pen name of Dana Perry. Besides being a terrific author Dick Belsky is a former metropolitan editor of the New York Post, managing editor of the New York Daily News, news editor of Star magazine, and - most recently - was managing editor for news at NBCNews.com. It's going to be a lively discussion so join us but if you can't the podcast will be on iTunes and on-demand when it's over.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-publishing-marketing--6432060/support.

Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts are fun, informative discussions that are based on writing and the interesting topics that the guests want to discuss. There's no set format other than great information that new and seasoned writers share. One thing is for sure - it's always fun. AFTER THE SHOW IT'S ON-DEMAND AND ON ITUNES Please check-in on Thursday November 4 at 4EST 3CST 2MT 1PST for the latest and important news on Independent publishing with Robin Surface and Joanne Boufis. Joanne is an International Real Estate Specialist morphed into children’s author and children's book publisher. Robin Surface is the owner of Owner, Fideli Publishing, Inc. It's going to be a great show. for more info on the shows or to be a guest go to http://www.michiganavenuemedia.com Joanne's website Robin's website Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-publishing-marketing--6432060/support.

Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts are fun, informative discussions that are based on writing and the interesting topics that the guests want to discuss. There's no set format other than great information that new and seasoned writers share. One thing is for sure - it's always fun. AFTER THE SHOW IT'S ON DEMAND AND ON ITUNES Join Marsha Casper Cook on October 28th at 4EST 3CST 2MT 1PST when she discusses Writing and Selling Fiction with her special guest Dick Belsky. RG Belsky is a New York City best-selling author who writes mystery thrillers under the pen name of Dana Perry - and R.G. Belsky. Besides being a terrific author Belsky is a former metropolitan editor of the New York Post, managing editor of the New York Daily News, news editor of Star magazine, and - most recently - was managing editor for news at NBCNews.com. for more about RGBelsky go to https://www.amazon.com/Dana-Perry/e/B07YNVH4PB https://twitter.com/DanaPerryAuthor http://Facebook: @danaperryauthor https://www.rgbelsky.com/ for more about Marsha http://www.marshacaspercook.com https://www.amazon.com/Marsha-Casper-Cook/e/B002JB1PCK Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-publishing-marketing--6432060/support.

Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Please join Marsha Casper Cook on October 21 at 4EST 3CST 2MT 1PST when she celebrates survivors of Breast Cancer. When a woman or man is diagnosed with Breast Cancer, their life is changed forever. We all know someone that has been touched with Cancer, but what we don’t always know is how their life changes the very moment they hear the words “you have breast cancer.” Only they know what those words mean and how they are affected from that day forward - that's why this show is dedicated to the survivors of Breast Cancer and their stories, Carol Solomon Proesel, Dellani 0akes, and Suzzana C.Ryan will share their stories. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-publishing-marketing--6432060/support.

Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Please join Marsha Casper Cook and her co-host Gina Kincade along with the authors of Hearts Unleashed for a very special fun-packed show on October 14th 8 PM EST 7 PM CST 6P MT 5 PM PST. they'll be celebrating their new release, Hearts Unleashed. Lose yourself in the magic! Hearts Unleashed brings you 20+ BRAND NEW tantalizing tales of paranormal romance and urban fantasy in this thrilling collection of heart-pounding books featuring Shifters, Vampires, Witches, and more. Unleash your heart, indulge your senses, and satisfy your cravings with this fantastic collection of supernatural fiction featuring sensual heroes and sassy heroines, crafted by some of your favorite bestselling and award-winning authors. Pre order at Amazon click here Marsha's WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-publishing-marketing--6432060/support.

Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Join Marsha Casper Cook on Thursday, September 23 at 4EST 3CST 2MT 1PST when her guest will be Shirley Reva Vernick a novelist, essayist, and writing mentor. The American Library Association named Shirley’s debut novel, The Blood Lie, to its list of Best Fiction Books for Young Readers. The Blood Lie also won the Simon Wiesenthal Once Upon A World Book Award and earned a director’s mention in the Langum Prize for American Historical Fiction. The Blood Lie was named an Honor Book in the Los Angeles Unified School District Awards, the Skipping Stones Award, and the Sydney Taylor Book Awards. Remember Dippy won the Dolly Gray Literature Award from the Council for Exceptional Children. The Black Butterfly is a Junior Library Guild selection. Falling Stars will be released in 2021. Shirley’s shorter work has appeared in Salon, Cosmopolitan, Highlights, Good Housekeeping, and several literary journals. Shirley graduated from Cornell University, where she won the university's Fleischman Scholarship for Writing Achievement. She continues her connection to her alma mater by participating in the university’s Prisoner Express program, which creates opportunities for incarcerated men and women to practice creative self-expression. Marsha's Website Shirley's websiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-publishing-marketing--6432060/support.

Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Welcome back to Michigan Avenue Media Podcasts. It's been a long summer but we're glad to be back! Please join Marsha Casper Cook and Vincent Zandri on September 21st at 4EST 3 CST 2MT 1PST when they discuss writing and what makes a good author. Winner of the 2015 PWA Shamus Award and the 2015 ITW Thriller Award for Best Original Paperback Novel for MOONLIGHT WEEPS, Vincent Zandri is the NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and AMAZON KINDLE OVERALL NO.1 bestselling author of more than 40 novels and novellas including THE REMAINS, EVERYTHING BURNS, ORCHARD GROVE, THE SHROUD KEY and THE GIRL WHO WASN’T THERE. His list of domestic publishers include Delacorte, Dell, Down & Out Books, Thomas & Mercer, Polis Books, Blackstone Audio, and Oceanview Publishing. An MFA in Writing graduate of Vermont College, his work is translated in the Dutch, Russian, French, Italian, and Japanese. Having sold close to 1 million editions of his books, Zandri was also the subject of a recent major feature by the New York Times. Vincent's youtube channel Vincent's Website Marsha's website Michigan Avenue Media Website Marsha's Books Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/writing-publishing-marketing--6432060/support.