Sept. 28-Oct.4, 2009: This Week on Conversations LIVE! Radio

Since taking to the airwaves in June 2003, Conversations LIVE! Radio has gone through some changes in its format and even its name before becoming a source for arts, entertainment and current events from around the world. Now as September ends and October begins, host Cyrus A. Webb prepares for another triumph: his 600th show! Who will be our guest? You'll have to stay tuned to find out.

In the meantime remember that all shows can be heard on select radio affilliates, live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or through the switchboard at 1.347.426.3645. (All guests should call in 3-5 minutes early to establish the connection.)

Here is who you can expect this week...

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Stan Goldberg talks about his new book LESSONS FOR THE LIVING


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Author James Earl Hardy, one of Conversations' Literary Legends of 2009, discusses his groundbreaking career and what's next.


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 @ 7:45p.m. CST (8:45p.m. EST/5:45p.m. PT) --- "Quick and Easy Cooking with Bruce Tretter"


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Jose Cruz of www.literacysandiego.org talks about his commitment to promoting reading and how you can help his cause!


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) ---- Author and Publisher Wahida Clark, one of Conversations' Literary Legends of 2009, talks about her career and how she continues to push herself in building her brand.


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Gary Myers talks sports and his new book THE CATCH.


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. ESt/5p.m. PT) --- Author Rick Spann talks about his book MAN-UP and what he thinks Black America is doing right and wrong in 2009.


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- CBS News Reporter/Author Byron Pitts talks about his life, career and the new book STEP OUT ON NOTHING.


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009 @ 7p.m CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Kim Reid returns to Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk about the safety of our children, dealing with the threat of a serial killer and her book NO PLACE SAFE.


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Whether you call her Joy King or Deja King, Ms. King is one busy woman. As one of Conversations' Litarary Legends of 2009, she talks about her life as an author, publisher and marketing machine.


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009 @ 6p.m. CST (7p.m. EST/4p.m. PT) --- His third book LIFESTONE was Conversations' Book of the Month for September 2009. Now author Gary Kaschak talks about his life as a writer and what is next for him.


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009 @ 6:30p.m. CST (7:30p.m. EST/4:30p.m. PT) --- Just one day before beginning his new season, celebrated radio show host Earl Hall stops by Conversations LIVE! to talk about his life, his show and what you can expect this time around.


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 20009 @ 6:45p.m. CST (7:45p.m. EST/4:45p.m. PT) --- "Herschel D's Weekly Sports Wrap-Up" with Herschel Dixon


Missed any of the live shows? Listen and download them for free at www.conversationsliveradio.com. Interested in being a guest or advertising with Conversations LIVE! Radio? Contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

Sept. 21-24, 2009: This Week on Conversations LIVE! Radio

(Sept. 21-24, 2009) Shadow Play Entertainment and Cyrus A. Webb are pleased to announce this week's guest list for Conversations LIVE! Radio. To catch any of the shows live, simply visit http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or call into the studio at 1.347.426.3645.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Marcia Ann Gillespie, author and former editor of Essence Magazine, talks about her friend Maya Angelou and the book A GLORIOUS CELEBRATION. Maya Angelou is being recognized as a "Literary Legend" by Conversations in 2009 for her literary contribution.


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Patircia A. Thomas talks about what inspired the book GOD REVEALS A MYSTERY


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 @ 7:45p.m. CST (8:45p.m. EST/5:45p.m. PT) --- "Quick & Easy Cooking with Bruce Tretter"


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m.PT) --- Bestselling authors (as well as husband and wife) Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes make their first visit to Conversations LIVE! Radio in 2 years to talk about their amazing careers. They are both being recognized as "Literary Legends" by Conversations in 2009 for their literary contribution.



TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Sean Gardner talks about what inspired his book EXCESS BAGGAGE, and what he thinks we can do to get more men and women to discuss books together.


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Ra-Fael Blanco of 2Rs Entertainment talks about what led him in the path of becoming a celebrity publicist, his view of celebrities as role models and advice for those who may want to follow in his footsteps.


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Jason M. Kays talks about the experiences in his life that led to his writing VIRTUAL VICE.


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- C. A. Webb Presents "The Business of Books" with guest authors Ricky Spann (Man Up) and Portia Cosby (Lesson Learned and Too Little, Too Late) about their journey to becoming published authors and how others can learn from their journey.



Missed any of the live shows for Conversations? Visit http://www.conversationsliveradio.com. Have show ideas, questions or comments? Contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

Sun. Sept. 20, 2009: Mr. Mean Mug on Conversations LIVE! Radio

Over 160 guests have appeared on Conversations LIVE! Radio this year, bringing you some of the very best in the arts and entertainment. On Sunday the show will once again not disappoint...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 @ 6p.m. CST (7p.m. EST/4p.m. PT)--- A CONVERSATIONS LIVE! RADIO EXCLUSIVE: In his first live radio interview Author Mr. Mean Mug talks about his life and what led to the book TATTOO TEARS. (Read our print interview with Mean Mug here: http://tinyurl.com/nr2rck

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 @ 6:45p.m. CST (7:45p.m. EST/4:45p.m. PT)--- Debut of our new weekly segment "Herschel D's Weekly Sports Wrap-Up"

Remember you can catch the show live at the times listed below by logging on to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or listening through the switchboard at 1.347.426.3645.
Missed any of our exclusive interviews? Visit www.conversationsliveradio.com to hear any of the podcast for free!  Contact Cyrus A. Webb for details at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616...

Sept. 14-20, 2009: This week on Conversations LIVE! Radio

Over 160 guests have appeared on Conversations LIVE! Radio this year, bringing you some of the very best in the arts and entertainment. This week's guests continue that tradition and take it one step further by introducing two new weekly segments. Remember you can catch the show live at the times listed below by logging on to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or listening through the switchboard at 1.347.426.3645.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 @ 5p.m. CST (6p.m. EST/3p.m. PT) --- Bestselling author Stuart Woods (Literary Legend 2009)


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Author S. Dodson


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 @ 7:45p.m. CST (8:45p.m. EST/5:45p.m. PT) --- Debut of our new weekly segment "Quick & Easy Cooking with Bruce Tretter"!


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- A Conversations Flashback: Five years ago Cyrus Webb interviewed his friend Patrick Smith of the Patrick Smith Band. You will hear that interview and more from group.


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m.PT) --- A CONVERSATIONS LIVE! RADIO EXCLUSIVE: Author/Educator Anthony Pedriana joins Cyrus Webb in discussing education in America and his book LEAVING JOHNNY BEHIND


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- A CONVERSATIONS LIVE! EXCLUSIVE: Author Jermnine Demouchette discusses his live and the gut-wrenching true story that inspired his book JAMES DEMOUCHETTE VS. THE STATE OF TEXAS


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Marcia Woodruff


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Carolyn Rubenstein


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- C. A. Webb Presents..."Raising Good Kids and Saving The World" with special guest author Nesta Aharoni (MY GOODNESS: MY KIDS)


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m.PT) --- Bestselling author Roy Glenn (Literary Legend 2009)


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 @ 6p.m. CST (7p.m. EST/4p.m. PT) --- A CONVERSATIONS LIVE! RADIO EXCLUSIVE: In his first live radio interview Author Mr. Mean Mug talks about his life and what led to the book TATTOO TEARS.


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 @ 6:45p.m. CST (7:45p.m. EST/4:45p.m. PT)--- Debut of our new weekly segment "Herschel D's Weekly Sports Wrap-Up"


Missed any of our exclusive interviews? Visit www.conversationsliveradio.com to hear any of the podcast for free! Are you advertising with us? Get a feature on our website for only $25.00 a month or sponsor 5 shows a week for only $5 each! Contact Cyrus A. Webb for details at cawebb4@juno.com.

Da Pretty Boyz: Taking Good Music To Florida and the Masses

There more than just the weather that is making Florida a hot spot right now. There is also the music, and adding to the heat are J Remy 21, Mack 21, Cam 20, Ceasor 19, Marc 18 known collectively as Da Pretty Boyz. The boys are on fire right now with music that fans are enjoying and the world seems ready to embrace. What started in their home state has become too big or important to remain there, but the guys will always remember where it all started and to whom they owe their success.

In this exclusive interview with Conversations LIVE!, Conversations Magazine and their literary supporters, they talk about what makes them unique, where they see themselves going and how you can stay in touch with them on their journey.

First, guys, thanks for talking with us. How long have you all been singing as a group?
We've been singing together two years as a group, but individually we all been at this since babies.

What do you think separates you from othere groups out there?
We are well rounded and intouch with all styles of music. That's what makes us different. We're not just doing one thing.

Has it been difficult to get the word out about yourselves and the music you make?
Yes its always a battle when you dealing with music or anything you do in life. It was a blessing Florida Boy Entertainment beleived in us and open some doors for us. We couldn't have on our own, and schooled us that first you got to show love to the DJs or you will never make it.


What has been the biggest challenge for you since you have been performing as a group?
Keeping all of our different personalites in check. See we all have a different style and sometimes we want to go five different ways on a track. That's what separates us from others. And realizing that this is a job no matter how much fun we may have sometimes. At the end of the day its a business.

You all have a universal sound. Who would you say are your influences?
We really respect The Jackson 5 and New Edition.

If you could open up for someone who would it be?
I would like to see a big New Edition reunion and they do a tribute to The Jackson 5 and we open up the tribute for them.

The single that is getting alot of attention right now is Tonight. Tell us about it.
A West heard the beat in ATL and thought we should do it, so on our next trip back up there we wrote it in the truck on the highway. It happened just like that.

If you could look forward 5 years in the future, where would you like to see yourselves?
Multi platinum artist with a few Grammys and working on more hits and most of all grounded with our higher power. That's always more important.

Any advice you want to give to other aspiring singers that may be looking up to you?
Keep working hard, never let up even in the darkest of hours. Nothing happens overnight but enjoy the ride.

What would you like to say to your fans?
We truly appreciate you and we in the studio working on giving you what you love: more good music.

Thanks for your time. Where can our readers find out more about you online?
You're welcome. Thanks for the opportunity. You can find us at www.myspace.com/daprettyboyzofficial or our fan site which is www.Daprettyboyzfanclub.com.

Sep. 7-13, 2009: This week on Conversations LIVE! Radio

Over 150 guests have appeared on Conversations LIVE! Radio in 2009 alone, with thousands tuning in each week to hear who will be next to talk with host Cyrus A. Webb about what they do, how they encourage others and address current issues. Who is on the show this week? We are excited to tell you.

To listen to any of the interviews live, simply visit http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive at showtime or listen through the switchboard at 1.347.426.3645. Missed the live shows? Catch the podcasts by going to http://www.conversationsliveradio.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Author and Educator Erin Gruwell


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Anthony Littlefield


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Actor/Universal Republic Recording Artist Josh Gates


TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Joseph Howard


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. ESt/10a.m. PT) --- Author/Blogger Brad Vertrees


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Participants from this year's Farish Street Festival


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Todd Rutherford of Yorkshire Publishing


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors of The Dyodyne Experiment


FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Eileen McVety


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 @ 6p.m. CST (7p.m. EST/4p.m. PT) --- C. A. Webb Presents "SEPARATE BUT EQUAL? African American Authors in Today's Bookstores, Part 2"

In one of his most talked-about series, host Cyrus A. Webb talks with authors Carleen Brice, Joey Pinkney, Tony Lindsay Evie Rhodes and Roy Glenn about the placement of black writers in today's bookstores. Is it ever good for races to be separated? What are the pros and cons of placement when it comes to the business side of publishing. The panel tackles these questions and more and takes your calls!

REMEMBER: When those in the know have something they want to say to YOU, They say it first to US. Make Conversations LIVE! Radio a part of your day EVERY DAY.

Conversations LIVE! Radio adds exciting new additions to its weekly line-up

Just a few months after celebrating six years on the radio dial and as an online radio program, Conversations LIVE! Radio hosted by Cyrus A. Webb is announcing new additions to its weekly line-up geared towards widening its audience.


Beginning Sunday, September 6, 2009 there will be an hour-long edition of Conversations LIVE! Radio every Sunday beginning at 6p.m. CST (7p.m. EST/4p.m. PT). Though the show will primarily be a platform to discuss issues relevant to current events, it will also include something totally new for the brand: A weekly sports wrap-up hosted by Herschel D of Shadow Play Entertainment. At 6:45p.m. CST (7:45p.m. ESt/4:45p.m. MT) Herschel D will bring you the latest on what's going on in sports as well as fitness tips designed for all audiences. The show will also feature a book with a sports-related theme.

For Conversations' music lovers the regular evening broadcast each weekday that begins at 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) will become an hour show starting Monday, September 14, 2009. The music mix will begin at 7:30p.m. CST (8:30p.m. ESt/5:30p.m. PT) and feature both independent and nationally known artists that are supporters of Shadow Play Entertainment and the Conversations brand.


Also new to Conversations LIVE! on Monday evenings will be a weekly segment geared at introducing listeners to exciting new ways to cook. “Quick & Easy Cooking with Bruce Tretter” debuts on Monday, September 14, 2009 @ 7:45p.m. CST (8:45p.m. EST /5:45p.m. PT). This segment is brought to you by Gotta Eat (http://www.gotta-eat.com).

Advertising rates for Conversations LIVE! Radio and its corresponding website will remain the same through the end of 2009. It is the hope of Shadow Play Entertainment that these new additions in its line-up will not only provide more quality programming but also give more opportunities for those with a voice to be heard.

For more information, contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.