(Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2010) This Week On Conversations LIVE Radio

(Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2010) Just one week after celebrating its 300th show of 2010, Conversations LIVE Radio is pleased to announce the incredible roster of guests that will join host Cyrus Webb this week.

MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Authors Pat Ondarko and Deb Lewis on Conversations LIVE
Best friends and co-authors Pat Ondarko and Deb Lewis talk to Cyrus webb on Conversations LIVE about their individual love of writing and what brought them together for the BEST FRIENDS SERIES.

MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Cedric Dukes and Publisher Jeremy Brown on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour, Cyrus Webb welcomes author Cedric Dukes to Conversations LIVE. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb talks with Jeremy Brown of No Limit Publishing.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors Ken Worth and The Bowmans on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour, Cyrus Webb welcomes author Ken Worth back to Conversations LIVE to discuss his life and the events that led him to write the book HARD TIMES, GREAT BLESSINGS. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb talks with Chaplains Bill and Anne Bowman about their ministry and their book A VETERAN'S HOW TO GUIDE.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Christie Barnes on Conversations LIVE
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Christie Barnes to Conversations LIVE to discuss her new book THE PARANOID PARENTS GUIDE.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Samara and Recording artist Renaldo Price on Conversations LIVE
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Samara to Conversations LIVE to discuss sexuality, her upbringing and new book. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb talks with recording artist Renaldo Price about his love of music and debuts new music on the show.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author and Motivational Speaker Kris King Returns To Conversations LIVE
Eight months after it was announced that her book MY HEART HAS WINGS was Conversations' BOOK OF THE YEAR for 2010, Author Kris King returns to Conversations LIVE Radio to talk about her journey and share what's next for her.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors Philip Shepherd and Patrick Smith on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour, Cyrus Webb welcomes author Philip Shepherd to Conversations LIVE to discuss his new book NEW SELF NEW WORLD. Then at 30 min. past the hour author Patrick Smith shares his literary journey.

To listen to any of the week's shows live, simply visit www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or call the studio line at 1.347.426.3645. All guests are encouraged to call into the show at least 3-5 min. early to ensure they are on the line when the show begins. Missed the live shows? Catch the podcasts for free at www.onversationsliveradio.com or on iTurnes.

Interested in advertising on Conversations LIVE or want to see how you can be a guest? Contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 1.601.896.5616.

(Aug. 22-27, 2010) This Week on Conversations LIVE Radio

(August 22-27, 2010) Join host Cyrus Webb in celebrating his 300th show of 2010 this week! For the past 7 years, Conversations has brought world some of the best in arts, entertainment and current events---and this week is no different.

All shows can be heard live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive. The call-in number is 1.347.426.3645. All guests are encouraged to call in 3-5 min. early as some use the radio switchboard to listen to the show live on the phone. Missed the live show? Catch the podcast for free at www.conversationsliveradio.com, www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or on iTunes.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2010 @ 10:30a.m. EST (9:30a.m. CST/7:30a.m. PT) --- Inspirational Conversations
Hosts Cyrus Webb and Mary Gilder (author of A MISREPRESENTATION OF MYSELF) bring you a word of encouragement for the new week, music guaranteed to motivate and inspire you as well as a book that should be on your reading list.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2010 @ 7p.m. EST (6p.m. CST/4p.m. PT) --- Author Sindee Lynn and Recording artist Kinesis
At the top of the hour, Cyrus Webb welcomes author Sindee Lynn to Conversations LIVE to discuss her career as an writer. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb talks with recording artist Kinesis about what led him to music and he debuts new music on the program to showcase where he is headed.

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Jamilah Creekmur on Conversations LIVE
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Jamilah Creekmur to Conversations LIVE to talk about her journey as an author and what's next for her.

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors Lessy'B and Nicole Green on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Lessy'B to Conversations LIVE to talk about what led her to writing and the book Sara's Song. At 30 min. past the hour, Nicole Green talks with Webb about her writing career,and what's next for her.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m.PT) --- Author Paul Stutzman on Conversations LIVE
Join Cyrus Webb as he welcomes author Paul Stutzman to Conversations LIVE to discuss his book HIKING THROUGH.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author T. P. Jones and Karen Ward Wilder on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour Cyrus Webb welcomes author T. P. Jones to Conversations LIVE. Then at 30 min. past the hour, Webb talks with Karen Ward Wilder about what she is doing to help others around her, and how she thinks a national platform like the Oprah Winfrey Network can help her do that.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors Shana Johnson Burton and Dijorn Moss on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour, Cyrus Webb welcomes author Shana Johnson Burton to Conversations LIVE to discuss her journey as a writer and her book FLAWS AND ALL. THen at 30min. past the hour, Webb talks with author Dijorn Moss about his book THE RETREAT.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Gerry Boylan on Conversations LIVE
Author Gerry Boylan talks to Conversations LIVE's own Cyrus Webb about how his experiences in life have ended up in books that others are enjoying today.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- International Bestselling author Andrew Neiderman returns to Conversations LIVE
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back bestselling author Andrew Neiderman who has penned over 100 bestsellers. He will talk about his journey as an author, being the ghostwriter for the celebrated V. C. Andrews novels and what's next for him. Have questions? He will answer those as well.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Kenneth Cancellara on Conversations LIVE
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Kenneth Cancellara to Conversatiosn LIVE to discuss how his own life found its way into his book FINDING MARCO.

Thank you for making Conversations LIVE one of the most listened to talk shows on the internet for Blogtalkradio. To advertise with Conversations LIVE or see how you can be a guest, contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.co or 601.896.5616. Details are also available on www.conversationsliveradio.com.

Conversations LIVE discusses "The Skinny" with author Jim Randel

As summer comes to an end and individuals are looking for ways to sharpen their skills, Shadow Play Entertainment and Conversations LIVE are pleased to present a special 4-part series designed to help listeners reach their goals.

Special guest Jim Randel (the creator of THE SKINNY ON series) talks with Conversations LIVE host Cyrus Webb, discussing THE SKINNY ON books that target four important areas:

* THE SKINNY ON "Time Management"
* THE SKINNY ON "The Art of Persuasion"
* THE SKINNY ON "Willpower"
* THE SKINNY ON "Success"

Find out more about The Skinny On series at www.theskinnyon.com. To see what's next for Conversations LIVE, visit www.conversationsliveradio.com.

Chef Bruce Tretter's "Quick & Easy Cooking Tip": Orangeade

Chef Bruce Tretter's "Quick and Easy Cookng Tip": Orangeade or Soda

Shaken or Stirred, Orangeade or Orange Soda, As Is or Minted

Wow, I know the title's a mouthful. But, really, you can have this drink just the way you want it either shaken or stirred – I'm giving you full license to Bond – James Bond – you can choose to have that drink "shaken, not stirred" – or, you can stir it if you don't have a drink shaker. You can also have the drink either as orangeade made with water or orange soda made with sparkling soda water, and you can either have it as is or even more refreshing with a good shot of mint. Talk about freedom of choice: it's right here and it's all very easy.

To make one tall 12 ounce glass of fresh orangeade or orange soda, you'll need:

1 Lime or 1 Ounce Lime Juice

1 Orange or 2 Ounces Orange Juice

1 Tablespoon Sugar

1 Fresh Mint Sprig

Cold Water or Soda Water

Ice

Then, for equipment, you'll need:

Juicer

Drink Shaker or Measuring Cup (what I mean by a drink shaker is the two piece, metal and glass device you see bartenders use to shake and quickly cool drinks – if you don't have one, no problem. You'll be fine with a measuring cup and a spoon)

Drink Strainer (if you're using a drink shaker and mint)

Tall Glass

Tablespoon

Sharp Knife

Cutting Board

1. Cut a lime and orange in half and squeeze the juice either into a measuring cup or drink shaker glass. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the juice and stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Now, if you're making a minted version of this drink, rinse a fresh mint sprig with about 6-10 leaves on it under the tap and add it whole – without taking off any of the leaves – to the juice mix. Keeping the sprig whole makes it easier to remove it when you finish either shaking or stirring.

2. Now, to make things as easy to understand as possible, I'll first describe what to do if you're using a drink shaker and then describe what to do if you're using a measuring cup and a spoon.

Drink Shaker: Add 1-2 handfuls of ice to the metal piece of the drink shaker. Then add just enough water, if you're making orangeade, or soda water, if you're making orange soda to just start to float the ice – it won't take much. Then pour the juice mix from the shaker glass into the metal piece and slide the open end of the glass into the open end of the metal piece. Use both hands to keep the pieces together firmly with the metal piece always on the bottom and then give it all 10 or so brisk up and down shakes. If you're new to doing this, you might want to do the shaking over the sink in case the seal between the glass and metal pieces leaks a bit. When you're done shaking, twist the glass off the metal piece, which should always be on the bottom. Now either pour the drink and ice straight into a tall glass if you didn't use mint. Otherwise, cover the mouth of the metal piece with a drink strainer – and if you don't have a drink strainer you can use a tablespoon to hold back the ice and pour the drink into the glass. Then remove the mint sprig from the metal piece, add the ice from the metal piece to the tall glass and top off with more ice.

Measuring Cup: If you're using mint, add it to the juice in the measuring cup and then use the tablespoon to stir and rub the mint on the side of the measuring cup to release mint flavor. Then pour the juice mix into a tall glass making sure to hold back the mint piece if you're using mint. Fill the glass about 2/3's full with ice, add enough water for orangeade or soda water for orange soda to fill the glass most of the way full. Leave about an inch of free space at the top of the glass so you can stir the drink comfortably. So stir it up until the drink is evenly mixed and chilled. Then top off the glass with more ice & enjoy!

For step-by-step picture book directions, go to www.gotta-eat.com. Click "free downloads" at the bottom of the homepage – then click either "Fresh Orangeade: Shaken or Stirred" or "Mint Twisted Fresh Orangeade" under the "Cold Drinks" tab.

Chef Bruce Tretter Presents "Cajun Blackened Salmon Fillets"

Resident chef Bruce Tretter gives you another "Quick and Easy Cooking" tip, featuring Cajun Blackened Salmon Fillets.

Cajun Blackened Salmon Fillets

"This takes about a minute to prepare and 15-20 minutes to cook.

"The salmon I used the first time I made this recipe was wild caught Alaskan sockeye salmon. I'd done some reading lately about the tremendous health & nutrition benefits of wild caught salmon versus farm raised salmon. And though not all farm raised salmon is the same – some of those salmon are raised in real streams that are penned off, and those salmon are much healthier to eat than salmon that's been raised in large landlocked containers.  But, of course, as you'd expect the wild caught stuff is the real deal. It's much higher in protein content, has a greater Omega-3 fatty acid content, which is good fat that goes after saturated fats in your body and is just more flavorful.

"As for portions, I'd recommend about 1/3 pound of fish per person, and if you're making a dinner for 4 people, I'd round that out to 1 ½ pounds of fish."

Ingredients

1 ½ Pounds of Salmon fillet – with the skin on, which actually helps with cooking

Bayou Cajun Seasoning (or your favorite seasoning)

Cooking Oil (I used canola oil but olive or vegetable oil works fine)

Lemon or Lime

Equipment

Frying Pan with Top

Spatula

Sharp Knife

Cutting Board

1.         Put the frying pan on the stove and turn on the burner to MEDIUM.

2.         While the pan warms, shake on a very generous coat of Bayou Cajun Seasoning (or your favorite seasoning) on the flesh side of the fish.  There's no need to shake any seasoning on the skin side because the skin will come off after cooking. 

3.         After a few minutes of warming, check the frying pan for proper cooking temperature by running some tap water on your fingers and flicking the water into the pan.  The water should sizzle and evaporate quickly.

4.         Pour about a 2 inch in diameter spot of cooking oil into the warm pan, and swirl the pan to coat the surface with a thin layer of oil. You'll want the pan to be wet enough with oil that if you tip the pan, you'll get a little puddle along the edge on the low side.  Then, right away, put the fish in the pan, flesh and spice side down and cover with the pan top. 

5.         Cook until you see the fish flesh start turn opaque by looking at it from the side. Also lift the fish piece with a spatula and check to see that the spices and flesh underneath are becoming dark brown. Then turn the fish piece over skin side down, cover again with the pan top and cook until the fish flesh is opaque throughout.

6.         Serve fresh out of the pan, make sure to remove the skin and top with a fresh squeeze of lemon or lime.

For easy to follow, step-by-step picture book directions, go to www.gotta-eat.com. Click "free downloads" at the bottom of the homepage – then click "Quick & Easy Cajun Blackened Salmon Fillets" under the "Seafood" tab.  Listen to Bruce on Conversations LIVE at www.conversationsliveradio.com.

Chef Bruce Tretter's "Quick & Easy Cooking Tips": Pan Fried Fish Fillets

Conversations' resident chef Bruce Tretter is pleased to share one of his "Quick and Easy Cooking Tips" for readers of www.conversationsliveradio.com.

Pan Fried Fish Fillets

 

Ingredients (for 4)

1 ½ Pounds Fresh Fish Fillets

Flour

Paprika

Garlic Salt

Ground Black Pepper

Cooking Oil

Equipment

10 – 12 Inch Frying Pan

Spatula

Tablespoon

Plastic Bag

 INSTRUCTIONS

1.         Put the frying pan on the stove and warm it over MEDIUM heat.

2.         While the pan warms, add to a plastic bag1 tablespoon flour, a good dash of paprika, ½ tablespoon garlic salt and ¼ tablespoon ground black pepper.  Give the dry ingredients a quick shake in the bag to mix them together.  Then add the fish fillets, close the bag top snuggly and give the bag a shake so that all the fish pieces are evenly coated.

3.         Check the frying pan for the proper cooking temperature by wetting your fingers with tap water and flicking the water into the pan.  The water should sizzle and quickly evaporate.  Then add a good shot cooking oil and give the pan a quick swirl by rolling your wrists to coat the pan bottom generously.

4.         Add the fish fillets making sure the pieces don't overlap each other and cook for about 3-5 minutes until the edges of the fish start to turn opaque and bottoms get browned.  Then turn the fish over with a spatula and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the bottoms are again browned and the inside of the fish is opaque throughout. If your fish is still translucent inside, keep cooking until it is completely opaque.

5.         When the fish is cooked through, scoop it out of the pan with a spatula and serve warm.

To see this recipe demonstrated in a short video, go to http://wisdeo.com/cook/. Click the "Lunch" tab (soon to be "Lunch/Dinner" tab) on the left side of the homepage under "Menu". Click "Seafood", then click "Pan Fried Fish Fillets". For easy to follow step-by-step picture book directions, go to http://gotta-eat.com. Click "Free Downloads" at the bottom of the homepage.  Then click the "Pan Fried Fish Fillets" picture under the "Seafood" tab. And, of course, please keep listening to more "Quick & Easy Cooking" on Conversations Live with Cyrus Webb (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive).

(August 15-20, 2010) This Week on Conversations LIVE Radio

Radio peronality Cyrus Webb and Conversations LIVE are pleased to announce this week's incredible roster of conversations. No matter what your interest, there is guaranteed to be something for you that will encourage, inspire and motivate you to your own personal greatness. As an added bonus this week, joining Webb for a special 4-part series called THE SKINNY ON* will be author Jim Randel, sharing important tips on time management,the art of persuasion,willpower and success.

FOURTEEN great guests, SIX powerful days, FOUR days of The Skinny On series...ONE radio show: Conversations LIVE! To listen to the shows live, simply visit www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive. To listen to any of the past shows, go to www.conversationsliveradio.com.

* SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2010 @ 10:30a.m. EST (9:30a.m. CST/7:30a.m. PT) --- Cyrus Webb and Mary Gilder Present "Inspirational Conversations"
Hosts Cyrus Webb and Mary Gilder (author of A MISREPRESENTATION OF MYSELF) bring you a word of encouragement for the new week, music guaranteed to motivate and inspire you as well as a book that should be on your reading list.

* SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2010 @ 7p.m. EST (6p.m. CST/4p.m. PT) --- Financial Literacy Coach/Author Shay Olivarria and Recording Artist Spida on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour host Cyrus Webb welcomes financial literacy coach and author Shay Olivarria to Conversations LIVE to talk about her mission to help others understand money, and why she was criss-crossing the country to do it. At 30 min. past the hour, recording artist Spida talks about his love of music, what inspires him and introduces new music on the program.

* MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Barbara Deshong and Part 1 of the Skinny Series on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour, Cyrus Webb welcomes author Barbara Deshong to Conversations LIVE. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb will be joined by Jim Randel, author of THE SKINNY ON series, to discuss TIME MANAGEMENT.

* MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2010 @ 8P.M. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors Matt Harrison and K. D. Koratsky on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour, Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Matt Harrison to Conversations LIVE. At 30 min. past the hour, author K. D. Koratsky talks to Webb about Evolution and his new book. Finally, at 45 min. past the hour, resident chef Bruce Tretter delivers this week's "Quick and Easy Cooking Tip".

* TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Talk Show Host Jo-Anne Vandermeuler and Part 2 of The Skinny On Series
At the top of the hour Cyrus Webb welcomes fellow talk show host Jo-Anne Vandermeuler to Conversations LIVE. Then at 30 min. past the hour, Webb talks with Jim Randel, author of the Skinny On series about The Art of Persuaasian.

* TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors Anita Wooldridge and Angela Rosgner on Conversations LIVE
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes authors Anita Wooldridge and Angela Rosgner to Conversations LIVE to talk about the courage it took to share a personal tragedy with the world through the book EIGHT DAYS IN DARKNESS, and what they hope the reader takes away from it.

* WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author R. W. Holmen and Part 3 of The Skinny On Series on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour host Cyrus Webb welcomes author R. W. Holmen to Conversations LIVE to talk about his view of history and what led him to write the book A WRETCHED MAN. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb welcomes back Jim Randel, author of The Skinny On series, to talk about Willpower and how we can all become more discipline in business and other areas of our lives.

* WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author John Walker and Social Media Expert Ty Cohen on Conversations LIVE
Cyrus Webb welcomes author John Walker to Conversations LIVE at the top of the hour to talk about his book FREEDOM'S CALL. Then at 30 min. past the hour, Webb welcomes back social media expert Ty Cohen to talk about how he is helping others build businesses through the internet.

* THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Dr. Ed Slack and Part 4 of The Skinny On Series on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour Cyrus Webb welcomes Dr. Ed Slack to Conversations LIVE to talk about his thought-provoking book TWO LEGGED SNAKES. Then at 30 min. past the hour, Webb welcomes back Jim Randel, author of THE SKINNY ON series, to talk about the 4th and final piece in the 4-part series: Success.

* THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Dr. Danielle Milano on Conversations LIVE
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Danielle Milano, M.D. to Conversations LIVE to talk about her new book SKINNY IS OVERRATED.

* FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Recording artist John Brown on Conversations LIVE
Host Cyrus Webb and Gail Ambeau, host of Fashion Forward, talk with recording artist John Brown on Conversations LIVE about his journey, his music and style. What does he have in store for his fans? They will talk about that and more!

* FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) Radio Personality and Author Marcus Chapman on Conversations LIVE
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes on-air personality and author Marcus Chapman to Conversations LIVE to talk about his career in radio, what led him to write the book S.T.A.R., and what we all need to understand about the entertainment industry.

Interested in being a guest or advertising with Conversations LIVE? Contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. * THE SKINNY ON series was chosen by Conversations Book Club as its reading selection for the month of August 2010. To find out more about the entire series, visit www.theskinnyon.com.

(Mon. August 9, 2010) This Week on Conversations LIVE Radio

Thirteen (13) guests and five (5) days equal one incredible week on Conversations LIVE Radio. The award-winning show streamed online and carried on select radio stations is proud to present one of its most entertaining weeks of 2010---and there is only more to come. Hosted by Cyrus Webb, you will meet incredible individuals who are using their gifts and skills to make a difference not just in their own lives but in the lives of those around them and beyond.

To listen to the shows live, simply go to www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive at the designated show time or listen via the switchboard at 347.426.3645. (Guests are reminded to always press "1" when calling in so the producer knows you have joined the show.) If you miss the live shows, you can listen to the podcasts anytime by visiting www.conversationsliveradio.com or get them for free at iTunes ("Conversations LIVE with Cyrus Webb").

Below is this week's incredible roster of conversations:

* MON. AUGUST 9, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Shari Alyse and Author Dale Garland on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour, host Cyrus Webb welcomes Shari Alyse to Conversations LIVE to talk about how she is trying to make a difference in the world, and how opportunities like the Oprah Winfrey Network competition are ways to do that. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb talks with author Dale Garland about what led him to writing, his new novel and what's next for him.

* MON. AUGUST 9, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors Charles Cason and Derek Steele on Conversations LIVE Radio
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes you to a power-packed hour on Conversations LIVE beginning at the top of the hour with author Charles Cason. What does he think is destroying the lives of many young people today? He will tell you himself. Then at 30 min. past the hour, Webb will talk with author Derek Steele about the life he was living that led him into a dangerous set of cirumstances and eventually to redemption and self-awareness. This is one hour of Conversations you don't want to miss.

* WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m.PT) --- Author George Honig, Michael Dillon Scott and Karen McQueen on Conversations LIVE
Join host Cyrus Webb for an explosive 1 hour edition of Conversations LIVE. At the top of the hour, Webb will talk with author George Honig about his journey in the literary world. Then at 30 min. past the hour, bestselling author Michael Dillon Scott will join the show, talking about his international success. Finally, at 45 min. past the hour, author Karen McQuestion will talk with Webb about how Amazon.com has given her career as a writer new life.

* WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- International Bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins on Conversations LIVE Just one month after releasing his latest novel, bestselling author Jerry Jenkins (known to many for the LEFT BEHIND series AND Jesus Chronicles) talks with Cyrus Webb on Conversations LIVE about his career as an author, his love of storytelling and the new book THE LAST OPERATIVE.

* THURS. AUGUST 12, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Authors Jonathan Spikes and L. Y. Marlow on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour Jonathan Spikes talks about his new book with Cyrus Webb on Conversations LIVE Radio. Then at 30 min. past the hour, Webb talks with author L. Y. Marlow about the events that led her to write the book COLOR ME BUTTLERFLY.

* THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Tammi Jackson and Recording artist Dashaun on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour, host Cyrus Webb talks with author Tammi Jackson about her jounrey and what led her to write the book A MILE IN MY SHOES. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb talks with recording artist Dashaun about what led him to music, and he introduces one of his new singles on the show.

* FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author John Connolly and "Fashion Forward" on Conversations LIVE
At the top of the hour, host Cyrus Webb welcomes bestselling author John Connolly to Conversations LIVE to discuss his book. At 30 min. past the hour, fashion designer Gail Ambeau hosts "Fashion Forward".

Interested in being a guest, an underwriter or advertising with Conversations LIVE Radio? Contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

(Tues. Aug. 3, 2010--- Tom Burrell of the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Assoc. on Conversations LIVE Radio

(Tues. August 3, 2010) Hours after he will hold a press conference in front of the USDA building in Washington, D. C. calling for the resignation of USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, Mr. Thomas Burrell, President of the Black Farmers and Agriculturalsts Assoc. will talk with Cyrus Webb on Conversations LIVE Radio.

This will be a live interview beginning at 8:30p.m. EST (7:30p.m. CST/5:30p.m. PT), and the two will talk bout the lawsuit brought by the Black Farmers, the firing and events surrounding the dismissal of Shirley Sherrod and why Burrell feels that the USDA Secretary must go.

At the press conference that will be held at 10a.m. EST that day (Tues. Aug. 3, 2010, the Black farmers cite the hasty, unwarranted firing of Sherrod and the reluctance to honour a Settlement Agreement, that provides restitution to Black farmers who were discriminated against by the USDA, as but two reasons why Secretary Vilsack should step down. "Secretary Vilsack's quick actions in the firing of Shirley Sherrod was unfortunate and it proves that there continues to be an untenable culture of racial discrimination at the Department of Agriculture," says Tom Burrell, President of the BFAA, Inc.

"On his watch, some 70,000 Black farmers and their families stand to lose their homes and land, because he is also trying to avoid giving them the restitution that they were awarded by a federal court under the Pigford Consent Decree Settlement Agreement," Burrell continued.

The Settlement Agreement was the result of a 1999 lawsuit filed against the USDA because of decades of discrimination against Black farmers. The suit stemmed from Black farmers being denied access to farm loans and other credit and benefit programs that were readily available to their white counterparts, a practice that continues today.

Watch the national news for coverage of the press conference, but tune in to Convesations LIVE on Tues. Aug. 3, 2010 @ 8:30p.m. EST (7:30p.m. CST/5:30p.m. PT) for the full story from Mr. Burrell himself. To listen to the show online, visit http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive/2010/08/04/radio-hostauthor-freeman-michaels-and-thomas-burrell-of-bfaa-on-conversations-live-radio at show-time.