Author/Motivational Speaker Kris King Kicks Off 2010 With Conversations LIVE! Radio

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2010 --- Join host Cyrus Webb of Conversations LIVE! Radio in ushering in the New Year with Motivational Speaker/Author Kris King at 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT).- http://tobtr.com/s/824271

In this hour special, King will share her personal story, and how it led to her writing the book MY HEART HAS WINGS. How can you use her experiences in your own life? We will discuss this and more!

Join the conversation live at http://tobtr.com/s/824271 or at 347.426.3645. The chatroom will be open and Conversations will be taking YOUR CALLS!

In 2010, Conversations LIVE! Radio (formerly "Conversations with C. A. Webb") will celebrate its 7th year. Missed any of the discussions or guests? Catch up at www.conversationsliveradio.com.

Conversations Announces Its "Author of the Year 2009-2010" and "Author of the Decade 1999-2009"

(Sunday, December 20, 2009) During the last radio show for Conversations LIVE! on Sunday, December 20, 2009, host Cyrus Webb announced Conversations Book Club's choices as "Author of the Year 2009-2010" and "Author of the Decade 1999-2009".


Those who were chosen to be recognized are no stranger to the book club or the radio show, and are both respected by readers and those in the literary community as well.

It is with great pleasure that we announce Bestselling author Wahida Clark as "Author of the Year 2009-2010" by Conversations Book Club.


Conversations' "Author of the Decade 1999-2009" is Bestselling author John Saul.


Both Clark and Saul have been guests on Conversations the radio show several times, have been featured by The Write Stuff Online Reality Show and were chosen as part of Conversations' "Literary Legends, Class of 2009-2010".

We congratulate both authors on their accomplishments and look forward to their next literary contributions. To find out more about this year's honorees, visit www.literarylegends2009.com.

SUN. DEC. 20, 2009: Dafna Michaelson and "The Year That Was 2009"

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2009 @ 5p.m. EST (4p.m. CST/2p.m. PT) --- Dafna Michaelson of 50 in 52 Journey (www.50in52journey.com) talks about her remarkable journey both physically and emotionally throughout every state of the country and what lessons she took away from the incredible experience. Join the conversation live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/20/dafna-michaelson-of-50-in-52-on-conversations-live-radio



SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2009 @ 7p.m. EST (6p.m. CST/4p.m. PT) Join host Cyrus Webb as he recaps "The Year That Was 2009" in 2-hour special! Webb will be joined by co-host/author/talk show host Jewel Cherise in the first hour and talk show host Jordan Mercedes in the second hour. Special guests include author/talk show host Rhonda Carpenter, Mike D of Hip Hop Gives Back, Herschel Dixon of "Herschel D's Weekly Sports Wrap-Up", author/talk show host Mark Eller, executive Anjour Jallouqa, commentator Rochet Wells, political commentator Billy Hallowell, recording artists Playa Rabbit, The Hustleboyz, author Ricky Spann, author Kaira Denee, missionary Diane Johnston and more! What stood out to you about the year? We will talk about all of that and more! As his last show of the year, Webb will also announce Conversations Book Club's choice as "Author of the Decade, 1999-2009", Author of the Year 2009-2010 and let you know what you can expect from Shadow Play Entertainment in the New Year. Listen here, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/21/conversations-live-presents-the-year-that-was-2009

SAT. DEC. 19, 2009: Cyrus Webb Presents "A Tribute To V. C. Andrews"

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2009 @ 7:30p.m. EST (6:30p.m. CST/4:30p.m. PT) --- On the 23rd anniversary of her death, host Cyrus Webb talks about the legacy of bestselling author V. C. Andrews. We talk about her influence and let you share your personal story as well. Join us live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/20/conversations-live-radio-pays-tribute-to-bestselling-author-v-c-andrews

Missed other conversations? Visit www.conversationsliveradio.com.

Wed. Dec. 16, 2009: Today on Conversations LIVE! Radio

DEC. 16, 2009: Join host Cyrus Webb of Conversations LIVE! Radio today as he welcomes the following guests:

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009 @ 1p.m. EST/12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT --- Author Robert Stern talks relationships, his new book and more... http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/16/author-robert-stern-on-conversations-live-radio


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009 @ 8p.m. EST/7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT --- Author Jerry Bayne talks about his career as a writer and what's next for him http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/17/author-jerry-bayne-on-conversations-live-radio


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009 @ 8:30p.m. EST (7:30p.m. CST/5:30p.m. PT) --- TV Personality and author Christine Alt Parry talks about living your dreams and gets us ready for what's next for her in the New Year. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/17/author-jerry-bayne-on-conversations-live-radio


Missed other Conversations this year? Catch up at www.conversationsliveradio.com.

A Blockbuster Week Ends The Year That Was 2009 For Conversations LIVE! Radio

It has been an incredible year for Shadow Play Entertainment's daily radio talk show Conversations LIVE. Over 300 guests have now joined host Cyrus Webb in sharing a part of themselves with the world and inspiring others to follow their dreams as they go through life. Now as Webb looks to his last 7 days on the air in 2009, he presents the remarkable roster of guests and topics that will end the year...


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2009 @ 7P.M. EST/6p.m. CST/4p.m. PT --- Dr. Neal Hall joins Webb to talk about topics in the headlines including race relations in America, the various forms of the "N Word", how he thinks Pres. Obama is doing and share thoughts from his book NIGGER FOR LIFE. (Listen at this link, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/14/author-and-poet-neal-hall-on-conversations-live-radio)


MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Authors/Siblings Liz and Diana Welch talk about the events in their lives that led to the writing of their first book together... http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/14/authors-liz-and-diana-welch-on-conversations-live-radio


MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Constantine Markides, host of the blog-based reality show called Fourth Fiction, joins Webb for the hour in order to talk about the project and what he hopes it does for those following it. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/15/reality-show-host-constantine-markides-on-conversa


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 @ 1p.m. EST/12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author John Telford makes his first appearance on Conversations to talk about his current projects and what's next for him. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/15/author-john-telford-on-conversations-live-radio


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Benjamin Shultz discusses his new book. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/16/author-benjamin-shultz-on-conversations-live-radio

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 @ 8:30p.m. EST/7:30p.m CST/5:30p.m. CST --- Author Paulette Harper discusses her book THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/16/author-benjamin-shultz-on-conversations-live-radio


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009 @ 1p.m. EST/12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT --- Author Robert Stern talks relationships, his new book and more... http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/16/author-robert-stern-on-conversations-live-radio


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009 @ 8p.m. EST/7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT --- Author Jerry Bayne talks about his career as a writer and what's next for him http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/17/author-jerry-bayne-on-conversations-live-radio


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2009 @ 8:30p.m. EST (7:30p.m. CST/5:30p.m. PT) --- TV Personality and author Christine Alt Parry talks about living your dreams and gets us ready for what's next for her in the New Year. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/17/author-jerry-bayne-on-conversations-live-radio


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009 @ 1P.M. EST/12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Rahman Muhammad of the bookstore Book Bullies talks about the importance of supporting independent bookstores. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/17/rahman-muhammad-of-book-bullies-on-conversations-live-radio

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009 @ 2p.m. EST/1p.m. CST/11a.m. PT) --- Author Jake Adelstein discusses his research for his brand new book and some things you might not know about Tokyo. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/25/author-jake-adelstein-on-conversations-live-radio


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Toya Bryant talks about how she uses social networking tools to reach a larger audience. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/18/author-toya-bryant-on-conversations-live-radio

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009 @ 8:30pm. EST (7:30p.m. CST/5:30p.m. PT) --- Author Kristin Bair O'Keefe talks about her new book and what's next for her http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/18/author-toya-bryant-on-conversations-live-radio


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2009 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Diane Z. Shore makes her first appearance on Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk about her literary career. Listen at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/18/mrs-p-talks-reading-on-conversations-live-radio

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2009 @ 1:30p.m. EST (12:30p.m. CST/10:30a.m. PT) --- Mrs. P of www.MrsP.com talks about her love of reading and what she is doing to share it with others. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/18/mrs-p-talks-reading-on-conversations-live-radio


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2009 @ 7:30p.m. EST (6:30p.m. CST/4:30p.m. PT) --- On the 23rd anniversary of her death, host Cyrus Webb talks about the legacy of bestselling author V. C. Andrews. We talk about her influence and let you share your personal story as well. Join us live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/20/conversations-live-radio-pays-tribute-to-bestselling-author-v-c-andrews


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2009 @ 5p.m. EST (4p.m. CST/2p.m. PT) --- Dafna Michaelson of 50 in 52 Journey (www.50in52journey.com) talks about her remarkable journey both physically and emotionally throughout every state of the country and what lessons she took away from the incredible experience. Join the conversation live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/20/dafna-michaelson-of-50-in-52-on-conversations-live-radio



SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2009 @ 7p.m. EST (6p.m. CST/4p.m. PT) Join host Cyrus Webb as he recaps "The Year That Was 2009" in 2-hour special! Webb will be joined by co-host/author/talk show host Jewel Cherise in the first hour and talk show host Jordan Mercedes in the second hour. Special guests include author/talk show host Rhonda Carpenter, Mike D of Hip Hop Gives Back, Herschel Dixon of "Herschel D's Weekly Sports Wrap-Up", author/talk show host Mark Eller, executive Anjour Jallouqa, commentator Rochet Wells, political commentator Billy Hallowell, recording artists Playa Rabbit, The Hustleboyz, author Ricky Spann, author Kaira Denee, missionary Diane Johnston and more! What stood out to you about the year? We will talk about all of that and more! As his last show of the year, Webb will also announce Conversations Book Club's choice as "Author of the Decade, 1999-2009", Author of the Year 2009-2010 and let you know what you can expect from Shadow Play Entertainment in the New Year. Listen here, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2009/12/21/conversations-live-presents-the-year-that-was-2009

Missed other conversations? Visit www.conversationsliveradio.com. For information on advertising and being a guest in 2010, contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

WED. DEC. 9TH: Today on Conversations LIVE! Radio

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009: Conversations LIVE! Radio brings you four intriguing discussions today designed for listeners of all walks of life...

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009 @ 1P.M. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Def Poetry Jam Poet Emanuel Xavier makes his first appearance on Conversations LIVE! to talk about his life in words, his most thought-provoking work and the new project LEGENDARY. Listen here, http://tinyurl.com/y8uehj3 or by calling the studio line, 347.426.3645


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009 @ 1:30p.m. EST (12:30p.m. CST/10:30a.m. PT) --- Recording artist Smacka Batch joins Conversations to talk about his love of music, what contribution he hopes to make to the industry and to introduce his single "I Just Wanna Talk To You". Listen here, http://tinyurl.com/y8uehj3 or by calling the studio line, 347.426.3645.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Dan Hays shares some of the lessons he has learned in his life, and how he is using his personal experiences to help others. Listen here, http://tobtr.com/s/792468 or by calling the studio line, 347.426.3645.


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009 @ 8:30p.m. EST (7:30p.m. CST/5:30p.m. PT) --- Terez Williamson talks relationships and how he uses social networking to help others get through the good and bad times that are sure to come. Listen here, http://tobtr.com/s/792468 or by calling the studio line, 347.426.3645.


Missed other episodes of Conversations LIVE! Radio? Catch up at www.conversationsliveradio.com.

This week on Conversations LIVE! Radio: Dec. 6-11, 2009

(Dec. 6-11, 2009)With over 200 guests stopping by Conversations LIVE! Radio so far in 2009, host Cyrus Webb is pleased to share with you all of the exciting guests introducing themselves this week.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009 @ 7:30p.m. EST (6:30p.m. CST/4:30p.m. PT) --- Fashion Designer Chris March from the hit show on BRAVO (now LIFETIME) Project Runway talks about his life after the show and his new book I HEART CHRIS MARCH. Listen to the show here, http://tobtr.com/s/806416


MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Rick and Wendy Toone will share how families can take books on the road with them using MobiStories! Listen here, http://tobtr.com/s/792492


MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009 @ 8p.m EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author A. P. Stephens shares with us how he creates his worlds of fantasy and what he hopes you get from his new book. Listen here, http://tobtr.com/s/792483


MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009 @ 8:30p.m. EST (7:30p.m CST/5:30p.m. PT) --- Author/Political Commentator H. Michael Harvey talks about using social networking to get his message out and his new book PAPER PUZZLE. Listen here, http://tobtr.com/s/792483


MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009 @ 8:45p.m. EST (7:45p.m. CST/5:45 p.m PT) --- Our weekly segment "Quick and Easy Cooking Tip" with Bruce Tretter is here to help you make great food the simple way. Listen here, http://tobtr.com/s/792483


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2009 @ 1p.m. EST(12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Ernesto Patino talks about his beginnings as a writer and what led to the writing of WEB OF SECRETS. Listen here, http://tinyurl.com/yfasp67


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009 @ 1P.M. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Def Poetry Jam Poet Emanuel Xavier makes his first appearance on Conversations LIVE! to talk about his life in words, his most thought-provoking work and the new project LEGENDARY. Listen here, http://tinyurl.com/y8uehj3


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009 @ 1:30p.m. EST (12:30p.m. CST/10:30a.m. PT) --- Recording artist Smacka Batch joins Conversations to talk about his love of music, what contribution he hopes to make to the industry and to introduce his single "I Just Wanna Talk To You". Listen here, http://tinyurl.com/y8uehj3


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Dan Hays shares some of the lessons he has learned in his life, and how he is using his personal experiences to help others. Listen here, http://tobtr.com/s/792468


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009 @ 8:30p.m. EST (7:30p.m. CST/5:30p.m. PT) --- Terez Williamson talks relationships and how he uses social networking to help others get through the good and bad times that are sure to come. Listen here, http://tobtr.com/s/792468


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009 @ 1P.M. CST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Rickey Thigpen, Executive VP of the Jackson Convention and Visitor's Bureau talks about how the city has grown and what is coming in 2010. Listen here, http://tobtr.com/s/792456


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2009 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Tiona Brown discusses the events in her life that inspired the book AIN'T NO SUNSHINE. Listen here http://tobtr.com/s/792412


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Joe Shelton talks about his life and Mississippi and book DISTRACTED IN NATCHEZ. Listen here http://tinyurl.com/y9b8ezv


Another great week of discussions, and you don't want to miss any of them! Want to see what you may have overlooked? Visit www.conversationsliveradio.com.

Coming soon: Dr. Neal Hall and Constantine Markides on Conversations LIVE! Radio

Over the past six years, Cyrus Webb and Conversations LIVE! Radio have talked to some of the biggest names in arts and entertainment. Now at the end of 2009 and going into Season Seven of the show, they bring their listening audience conversations you don't want to miss...

SUN. DEC. 13, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (6p.m. CST/4p.m. PT) --- Dr. Neal Hall talks about race, the state of the United States and his new book NIGGER FOR LIFE.


Mon. Dec. 14, 2009 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Constantine Markides is the host of the first blog-based reality show Fourth Fiction. He talk about the inspiration for the show, and some of the contestants from the first season will join him to share their experience.


Listen to the shows live at www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive.

Singer/Songwriter Kandi on Conversations LIVE! Radio

You know her from the girl group Escape, as an awardwinning singer/songwriter who starred this year on BRAVO's hit reality show The Real Housewives of Atlanta, but Kandi is so much more than that as she showed Cyrus Webb of Conversations LIVE! Radio during this inspirational interview.

On Friday, December 4, 2009, the two discussed the longevity she has enjoyed in the music industry, how she deals with challenges and living her life in the public, as well as what advice she gives those who are trying to live and achieve their own dreams.

Lastly Kandi introduces her hit single "Fly Above", talks about what the song means to her, and what she hopes others get from the words. This is one conversation you don't want to miss! Listen to the interview here: http://tobtr.com/s/809058