VS Grenier ~ Award-Winning Author, Speaker & Podcaster

The Writing Mama show is on every Monday and is hosted by Mom's Choice and Award-winning Author Virginia S Grenier, who is joined weekly by guest authors to talk about the publishing and writing industry. Grenier, with her guests, hope to not only share their love of the written word, but also tips on writing, what makes a good book and much more. This weeks guest is Lisa S. Roberts , author of a 29-book adventure for children, middle school age. Back to the Basics with Aydan & Addy – “Leadership with Abraham Lincoln” (Tate Publishing) kicks off this series, which is both historical and magical, with leadership mentor, President Abraham Lincoln. The series features best friends, Aydan and Addy, being led by a different Spiritual Mentor in each magical adventure. Tremendous research has gone into each book, with Roberts studying the actual lives and historical legacy of the “spirit mentors” in each book. “There are so many challenges we face in America tod

The Writing Mama show is on every Monday and is hosted by Mom's Choice and Award-winning Author Virginia S Grenier, who is joined weekly by guest authors to talk about the publishing and writing industry. Grenier, with her guests, hope to not only share their love of the written word, but also tips on writing, what makes a good book and much more. This week Best-selling author of the Hidden Mickey series and Publisher David W. Smith of Synergy-Book Publishing will be joining the show to talk about self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. Smith has been a key speaker for writing conferences and universities. Learn more at Synergy-Books Publising Learn more about the host and our network at http://worldofinknetwork.com Follow World of Ink Network on our Facebook page and blog ! Listen to the show at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork/2014/04/14/self-publishing--the-writing-mama-with-host-virginia-s-grenier

The Stories for Children show is on the last Monday of every month. Each month we try and bring you some of the new, best-selling and award-winning authors of the children's and young adult writing world not only to share their work, but some of their favorite books in the genre as well. This month hosts Virginis S Grenier, mom's choice and award-winning author, and Author, screenwriter,Marsha Casper Cook will be joined by book reviewers and bloggers to share their insight on what makes a good book, how to start your own summber book club and their favorite summer reading choices. Their guests will be: Margaret Fieland , an avivid reader and also author of poems and books from YA to Children's Lit. You may visit her website, http://www.margaretfieland.com ; Brenda Priddy , book reviewer and blogger of Daily Mayo ; and Barbara Bockman , book reviewer, blogger of Stories a la Mode and author. Learn more about the host and our network at http://worldofinknet

Join Virginia S Grenier and Marsha Casper Cook on Monday March 11at 2PM EST 1 PM CSTfor a special World OF Ink show. This week their special guest is Award-winning Performer Doreen Taylor, who was recently chosen by the National Parks Conseration to write a song for thier very prestigious Salute in Washington D.C. With hits such as "Judgment Day" off her breakout, debut country solo album "Magic," Doreen's music has been touted as a "blend of the late 80s to early 90s slow pace country with a touch of the bad-ass girl music that is popular today" by All American Country Music! With a Masters in Opera Performance, Taylor has played numerous leading roles in various companies on and off Broadway and released three albums before taking the jump into country music. Doreen's music videos, "Last call (for Alcohol)," "Heartbeat" and "Summertime" landed on the 'Top 100 Country Official Music Videos of th

Join Virginia S. Grenier, Bennet Pomerantz and Justin Grenier once a month on the What is Success show. This month's topic: What is the difference between based on a true story and inspired by a true story? Many books, movies and TV mini-series use titles such as "Based on" or "Inspired by" to draw an audience, but what do these labels mean. In a world where fiction blurs the lines between fantasy/drama and reality do we really know when something is 100% true? Tonight our hosts will be answering this question and talking about movies, TV show and books that blur these lines. Want to know what "Inspired" tonight's show? Visit http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_based_on_a_true_story_and_inspired_by_a_true_story?#slide=1 Keep up to date with The World of Ink Network at our Facebook fan page ! Want to know more about our hosts, guests and services? Visit us at our website http://worldofinknetwork.com Want more

Join host Virginia S Grenier on Mondays for The Writing Mama show at 2pm Eastern - 3pm Central - 12pm Noon Mountian - 11am Pacific as she chats with authors about their books, writing success and regrets, and how the publishing world is changing. This week Tim J. Myers is back to talk about the writing process and the importance of reading. Myers is a writer, songwriter, storyteller, and university lecturer in English for Santa Clara University. Tim spent 14 years as a classroom teacher in the States and overseas (Norway, London, Tokyo), has 20 years of university experience, and has been a professional storyteller for over 25 years. None of this, however, is nearly as noteworthy to most people as finding out that Tim is the oldest of eleven children. Check out Tim’s TV interview on children’s lit!  Why is good children's literature so powerful, so magical?   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iz27TcQK6A Learn more aobut Tim J. Myers at http://www.timmyersstorysong

Join Irene Roth and Virginia S Grenier every 3rd Friday of the month for the Families Matter Show here on BTR's Freatured World of Ink Network. Each month the Families Matter Show will cover topics on the importance of family to empowering our children. This months topic: Alone Together: How Technology has Separated Us from Each Other We are all over-connected through cell phones and other technological gadgets. Even when we are together as a family with our children, we seem to be texting and playing video games. We are multi-tasking masters. But it is at the peril of teaching our children the true art of communication. Kids are having a harder and harder time to really connect with each other, be they friends, siblings or parents. We as parents should find ways to show kids the importance of empathic connection.  We could this in the following ways: Having unplugged times when we could related to one another personally and face to face; Having times when we ar

Join host Virginia S Grenier on Mondays for The Writing Mama show at 2pm Eastern - 3pm Central - 12pm Noon Mountian - 11am Pacific as she chats with authors about their books, writing success and regrets, and how the publishing world is changing. This week's guest is Tim J. Myers, a writer, songwriter, storyteller, and university lecturer in English for Santa Clara University. Tim spent 14 years as a classroom teacher in the States and overseas (Norway, London, Tokyo), has 20 years of university experience, and has been a professional storyteller for over 25 years. None of this, however, is nearly as noteworthy to most people as finding out that Tim is the oldest of eleven children. Check out Tim’s TV interview on children’s lit!  Why is good children's literature so powerful, so magical?   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iz27TcQK6A Learn more about Tim J. Myers at http://www.timmyersstorysong.com Keep up to date with The World of Ink Network at our Facebook

Join Marsha Casper Cook & Virginia S Grenier on the 1st Wed. of the month for the What is Success show where they will talk with guest, share tips and talk about the film and publishing industry. This month's guest is Brian Scott Mednick, an author, filmmaker and stand-up comedian who graduated New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Film and Television in 1995. Brian spent fifteen years writing and researching a biography of Gene Wilder entitled Gene Wilder: Funny and Sad , published in December 2010 by  BearManor Media . Brian is widely considered the foremost authority on Mr. Wilder and his work, and his book has been cited in publications in the United States, Europe, and India. Brian has reviewed film and theater for such publications as Show Business Weekly and Good Times. Learn more about Brian Scott Mednick at http://www.brianscottmednick.com Learn more about the World of Ink Network at http://worldofinknetwork.com

Come join host Virginia S Grenier on BTR’s Featured World of Ink Network Monday January 27th at 2pm Eastern - 1pm Central - 12noon Moutain - 11am Pacific The topic this Monday on The Writing Mama Show - Gluten Free Kids. This week come meet author Christy E. Bykowski and learn about her kid friendly celiac disease awareness picture book, Gluten-Free Me: Beckmin Goes to School January 2014. “Beckmin Goes to School” is Bykowski’s first children’s book and was inspired by her middle son Beckmin, who was diagnosed with celiac disease at 18 months, after extensive sickness and a series of hospital visits. Since then, Christy has worked with Beckmin through the everyday challenges of being a kid with this disease, dealing with his frustrations and his own learning curve as to what celiac disease is, how to explain it and what it means in his day-to-day life. Beckmin’s stories, written to help children define, understand and explain celiac disease, are meant to be both empowering an

The Stories for Children Show can be listened to every other Monday on BTR's Featured World of Ink Network at 4pm EDT. Host Virginia S. Grenier is an Award-winning, Mom's Choice Honoree and Advocate of Reading and Writing. This week's show guest include Marsha Casper Cook, Patti Brassard Jefferson, Judy Snider, Lin Floyd and other children's author. They will be discussing the importance of picture and early chapter books. How parents need to have these resources at home and not rely on schools to introduce children to these frist-steps of finding the written word. The discussion will also talk about what publishers and readers are looking for in good books for young readers. Listeners are invited to post questions in the chatroom or call in to ask a question. You can learn more about the World of Ink Network, Our Hosts and Guest at http://worldofinknetwork.com Listen to the show at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork/2013/11/11/stories-for

Join host Virginia S Grenier on Mondays at 4pm eastern as she talks with debut and best-selling authors about their latest releases. On this week's show, we have debut author S. Jenny Boyer. The author's desire is to inspire others to appreciate how God uses animals, sometimes very wise and wonderful ones like Special T, to enrich our lives if we only open our hearts and minds to the lessons they can teach us, just by being themselves. Ms. Boyer is a retired nurse, an Infection Control Practitioner, whose world changed dramatically when she let the words swirling inside her escape to paper. Her story of her beloved cat, how he came to live with her later in his life and the lessons she learned from him, changed her life for the better. You can find out more about Jenny Boyer, her book and World of Ink Author/Book Tour at  http://tinyurl.com/myydudk To learn more about the World of Ink visit http://worldofinknetwork.com Listen to the podcast at http://www.b

Join BTR's World of Ink Network every Monday on The Writing Mama show with host Virginia S Grenier as she talks with debut and award-winning authors about writing, the importance of reading and thier latest works. This week debut author Maryann Tatro is our guest Monday Oct. 21st at 4pm eastern. MaryAnn Tatro attended Southern Ohio Business College and received a degree in Office Administration and Communication. She also attended Cooper School of Art for one year and took with her a love to create, design and color. She worked several years for a publishing company in Cleveland while raising her son Ryan. Tatro’s inspiring children’s picture book, Milton the Square Shell Turtle released Summer 2013 and is published by Halo Publishing, Int. Milton is a story of a turtle. Unlike other turtles with round or oval shells, Milton has a square shell. You can find out more about MaryAnn Tatro, her book and World of Ink Author/Book Tour at  http://tinyurl.com/oz73p

Join host Virginia S Grenier and her guests on Mondays at 4pm eastern for the Featured World of Ink Network show The Writing Mama! This week (Monday October 7th) our guest is Award-winning Children's Author Donna McDine. They will be talking about McDine's two latest releases "Powder Monkey" and "Hockey Agony", both published by Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. a small indie publisher of eBooks and print books for young readers. Donna McDine is an award-winning children’s author, Honorable Mention in the 77 and two Honorable Mentions in the 78 Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competitions, Literary Classics Silver Award & Seal of Approval Recipient Picture Book Early Reader, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention, Global eBook Awards Finalist Children’s Picture Book fiction, and Preditor & Editors Readers Poll 2010 Top Ten Children’s Book ~ The Golden Pathway . Her stories, articles and book reviews have

Join Host Virginia S Grenier on Monday as she talks with Dennis Milam Bensie about his two memoirs: One Gay American and Shorn: Toys to Men. This show is going to be about many different topics from writing and the arts to child abuse and family relationships. Dennis Milam Bensie grew up in Robinson, Illinois where his interest in the arts began in high school participating in various community theatre productions. Bensie’s first book,  Shorn: Toys to Men was nominated for the Stonewall Book Award, sponsored by the American Library Association. It was also a pick in the International gay magazine The Advocate as “One of the Best Overlooked Books of 2011″. The author’s short stories have been published by Bay Laurel, Everyday Fiction, and This Zine Will Change Your Lifeand he has also been a feature contributor for The Good Men Project. One Gay American is his second book with Coffeetown Press and it was chosen as a finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the I

Join Host Virginia S Grenier on Monday May 20, 2013 at 3:30pm EST as she chats with Hadiyah Joan Carlyle about her memior "Torch in the Dark". Torch in the Dark tells the moving story of how Hadiyah Joan Carlyle, a single mother haunted by memories of her own traumatic childhood, pioneered as one of the first women since World War II to enter the trades as a union welder. Hadiyah Joan Carlyle grew up in a Jewish immigrant neighborhood in New Jersey, became active in the Civil Right movement of the sixties and migrated to San Francisco’s colorful Haight-Ashbury to be part of the counter-culture there. In the seventies, she was the first and only female shipyard welder in Bellingham, Washington, north of Seattle. In the eighties, Hadiyah returned to the East coast to earn her MSW at Rutgers University. In 2003, she completed the certificate program in Memoir Writing through the University of Washington Extension. She is an active member of Seattle’s thriving community

  Join Host Virginia S Grenier on Monday May 13, 2013 as guest author Jewel Kats visits the show. They will be talking about Jewel's lastest graphic novel "DiTzAbled Princess" and recent events to help spread awareness.   "DitzAbled Princess" comes out as a web comic on Tapastic.com and Marvelous Spirit Press published a graphic novel based on this character. It's a hybrid of a women's comic book meets graphic novel. Once a teen runaway, Jewel Kats is now a self-made Diva. She’s authored seven books! For six years, she penned a syndicated teen advice column for Scripps Howard News Service (USA) and TorStar Syndication Service (Canada). Jewel also interned in the TV studio of ­Entertainment Tonight Canada. Her books have been featured in Ability Magazine twice. She recently made a guest appearance on Accessibility in Action. Jewel appeared in a documentary series by the Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada) in September of 2012. Katarina Andriopoulos ha

 The Stories for Children show airs Mondays at 2pm EST - 1pm CST - Noon MST - 11am PST. Each show has a special children's or young adult author as a guest to share about their books and why they love writing for the Kid Lit. market. This week host Virginia S Grenier will be joined by debut author Sarah E. Sauer. Halo Publishing Int. just released Sauer's children's picture book, What Do You See When You Look at Me? This stunning picture engages young readers with bright and colorful photos (take by the author Sarah E. Sauer) and invites them to see more than just an animal but to look at the beauty of each creature in detail. Sarah E. Sauer is a childhood brain cancer survivor. She is also an animal lover. Sarah’s love of animals was something she drew on for strength throughout her illness. Sarah is currently studying early childhood education and hopes to share her love and knowledge of animals to promote and develop an appreciation of wildlife in young children

Join BTR's World of Ink Network Featured Families Matter show March 27, 2013 at 6pm EDT - 5pm CDT - 4pm MDT - 3pm PDT as the hosts Kecia Burcham, Irene Roth and Virginia S Grenier discuss the recent issues all families are talking about...student and school safety. NASRO President Kevin Quinn will be joining the show to talk about the importance of having the presence of school resource officers in schools, their duty to protect children on campus and the prevention of school violence.They will be addressing the issues of guns in schools, bullying and what parents and schools can do to help keep this crisis from growing. The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) is dedicated to providing the highest quality of training to school-based law enforcement officers in order to promote safer schools and safer kids. NASRO, the world’s leader in school-based policing, is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1991 with a solid commitment to our nation’s yout

  Join the hosts of The Writing Mama show on March 18, 2013 at 2pm EDT - 1pm CDT - Noon MDT - 11am PDT Virginia S Grenier will be chatting with debut author Susanne Jacoby Hale, a former drop-out prevention teacher from New York and author of Shades of Gray.  Jacoby Hale earned a master's degree from New York University in education and creative writing. Although, when she began teaching in the real ACE program, depicted in Shades of Gray, she had no idea that it would change her life forever. Having been out of the classroom for a few years, Jacoby Hale still felt the need to make a difference in the lives of students. Susanne Jacoby Hale felt the need to tell the story of a dedicated teacher. She believes  good teachers are often unappreciated, while students’ needs are frequently misconstrued. Sometimes the only thing missing in today’s classrooms is compassion. Her book is the fictional account of a new teacher's experience with one of NYC's most notoriously tu