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Frank Cullotta, a career criminal, hit man and associate of the Chicago Outfit, will join co-hosts Denny Griffin and Eric Miller to discuss his conversion from killer to author. Cullotta is now working on his third book with Griffin. He also hosts Frank Cullotta’s Casino Tours with George Robert Allen in Las Vegas. If you like true crime books, or are thinking of writing one, don't miss this show. Frank is the real deal and will talk about how his books were developed as well as events in his life.

ESTER BENJAMIN SHIFREN is a published author, artist, musician, and dynamic international speaker. In 2005, she was featured in the British BBC1 program “We’ll Meet Again,” and was a guest lecturer for several days at the Imperial War Museum.Ester’s book “Hiding in a Cave of Trunks” details all facets of Shanghai’s colorful multi-ethnic population as she relates the saga of her family’s century-long existence in China. In 1943 their privileged lifestyle was abruptly terminated by internment in a Japanese POW camp. In 1948 they relocated to Hong Kong, where the Korean War embargo eventually caused their financial collapse. Ester will also discuss the techniques she used to weave history into her fascinating memoir. Endorsed as a “must read” by authorities on Shanghai’s Jewish history, Chinese Professors Pan Guang and Xu Xin, and Jerusalem Professor Yitzchak Kerem, authority on Sephardic and Eastern Jewry.

Debbie Hodges joins the podcast to discuss her experience with the rising cost of her health care and why she has opted out of ObamaCare and is now joining many of other uninsured Americans who can better afford paying the fine as opposed to astrinomical insurance premiums and deductibles.

Many of Michael’s cases have been profiled on such shows as: ‘America’s Most Wanted’ and ‘Unsolved Mysteries’. He has also been profiled in several major newspapers and has been interviewed on: CNN with Connie Chung, Fox News Channel, ABC 20/20 with Barbara Walters and ID Discovery’s show “Wicked Attraction: Bad Fortune.” Michael is also a noted author and popular lecturer on the subject of facial imaging/identification and true crime.  He is currently working on his next book, Creating Digital Faces for Law Enforcement (Elsevier/Academic Press) scheduled to be published in 2017. Michael’s current true crime/memoir, SketchCop – Drawing A Line Against Crime (Order HERE from WildBlue Press) is scheduled for release in January 2016.  The book is a collection of true crimes stories where Michael made significant contributions to select investigations in his role as a police sketch artist. Guest website: http://sketchcop.com HOST website: http://donnagore.com  

Dennis N. Griffin, Morgan St. James and Eric James Miller are all very actively involved in the writers' community and their careers. They are all currently writing books, and have many books in publication to their credit--Griffin has 16, St. James 14 and Miller has 2. They have also written published short stories. So what is a writer's life like? How do they come up with ideas? How do you know when your book is really finished? What about juggling writing and work? They will talk about all of these things from experience and more.

The Writers Tricks of the Trade Show, hosted by Morgan St. James, Dennis N. Griffin and Eric James Miller is a show for writers and aspiring writers. Tips and Techniques from authors and others in publishing actively working at their careers. The hosts have years of experience and nearly 40 books in publication between them. Their guests always give new or helpful slants on a wide variety of topics. Tonight we welcome award-winning author Matt Pallamary, author of multiple books and 25 years of teaching dramatic writing conferences such as the Santa Barbara Writers Conference and the Southern California Writers Conference. He will share an approach he developed called "Phantastic Fiction - Shamanic Writing." In the creative fields, there is always a need to learn more to keep your work fresh. Tune into this interesting show live or listen to the archived copy.  

What is trauma and what are the best interventions? What are the triggers and what are the solutions? Duane Bowers returns to Shattered Lives Radio to discuss these questions and more. Listeners will learn the importance of trauma informed care and why its model should be used by advocacy agencies, law enforcement and individual victim service providers. Bowers will also bring us up to date on his current projects.

Did you know that habit can be your worst enemy? It doesn’t matter if you write fiction, nonfiction or poetry—writers pretty much base everything upon their own imagination and experiences. Our imagination is triggered by things we’ve seen, learned or actually lived through. In the beginning, we have a basket full of ideas just waiting to be developed, but eventually we work our way through most of them. Then what? How to come up with fresh scenarios and characters?  Are you a creature of habit? Do you take the same route from place to place whenever you travel between certain destinations? Do you have favorite restaurants and limit yourself to what you know and love on their menu? Is there a style that defines you? Do you only read favorite authors? Authors Morgan St. James, Dennis N. Griffin and Eric James Miller offer tips and techiniques to break out of your rut. THIS IS A REBROADCAST SO, SORRY, NO CALL-INS TONIGHT. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

As a police officer Sandy Hein encounters sexual assault cases on a regular basis. Sandy returns to Shattered Lives to discuss the implications of sexual assault, especially for victims who endure long-term victimization and do not report for reasons each holds secret.  This discussion will be frank, raw, and eye opening.

Every day men and women patrol some of the undesireable neighborhoods in inner cities with the mission of preventing violence. Working with police and citizens they have been a successful liason. Return guest, Marcus "Strider" Dent will be joined by a fellow Guardian Angel, Dena Roney, to talk about the differences between police organizations and the Guardian Angels. Roney was a 20 year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department and has worked with Dent since 2006. Independent film maker Marilyn Ness is interested in filming a documentary about her amazing story.

Just about every author knows that there are specific guidelines for submitting a manuscript or proposal to an agent or publisher. The question arises, how do you follow the current best writing practices and still appeal to the reader? What goes into deciding if your story line is one that will sell? You might conceive something that you feel is brilliant, but will others? Between Conrad and hosts Dennis N. Griffin and Eric James Miller they have more than 30 books in publication. They have been around the block and are happy to share what they learned along the way. Even if you are a seasoned author, this show is for you. 

"She thought she had married her soulmate. But when Carol Kennedy could no longer tolerate her husband's reckless womanizing and out-of-control spending, the artist, therapist and mother of two had to let him go. Just weeks after their divorce, Carol was found in her Arizona ranch home--bludgeoned to death with a golf club. Her ex, Steven DeMocker, was the prime suspect. Yet it took the authorities months to arrest him--and years to convict. . . Packed with twists and turns, this powerful real-life account reveals every bizarre detail of this compelling case. Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Caitlin Rother presents an unforgettable story of love turned to obsession, and a family torn apart forever. " Order Then No One Can Have Her on Amazon Author Website: http://caitlinrother.com Host Website: http://donnagore.com

Guests, Matt Bernacchi and Gerald Mishoe discuss the benefits of peer counseling among the firefighters of South Carolina to assist in recognizing daily stressors, both in their personal lives and during their fire department service. Firefighters Assistance and Support Team (FAST) provides awareness training to all South Carolina firefighters. "Our goal is to provide our firefighters with information and training to enable them to meet the challenges of their everyday personal and work lives. We will achieve these goals through a commitment to excellence and the highest respect for integrity, unique culture, and traditions of the firefighting community."  Visit website for details: SCFirefighters.Org Host website: DonnaGore.Com

Co-host Morgan St. James has just completed a successful free Kindle book promotion, and she shares what worked and what she learned. Co-hosts Dennis N. Griffin and Eric James Miller add to the discussion of how times have changes and what might have worked before might not work now. Callers welcome. We want to hear your stories.

Felix Nater provides executives with information, solutions, and proven strategies to help move the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy off the shelf and into the hands of a robust, agile, proactive workforce. With two decades of specialized experiences & acquired expertise in Workplace Violence Prevention, Felix Nater coaches leaders & other decision-makers how to mitigate the threat of workplace violence by high-level advice; assist in the development of multiple intervention strategies and development of policy, plans & training solutions with manufacturing, processing, production firms & other businesses. Website: http://www.naterassociates.com Host website: http://donnagore.com

Attorney Michelle S. Cruz joins host Donna Gore for a discussion on the importance of victim impact statements in the search for true justice. Cruz is the former CT State Victim Advocate and is now in private practice working in both CT and MA.  Website: AttorneyMichelleCruz.Com Host Website: DonnaGore.Com  

Jon D'Amore, author of The Boss Always Sits In The Back, will join host Dennis Griffin to discuss his book, writing and publishing.

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR TIPS FROM THE GURU OF FRUGAL MARKETING AND PROMOTION! Carolyn Howard-Johnson, is best known as The Frugal Book Promoter, but she is also a literary writer, poet, and all round smart and giving marketer. As a college freshman, she was the youngest person ever hired as a staff writer for the Salt Lake Tribune—"A Great Pulitzer Prize Winning Newspaper"—where she wrote features for the society page and a column under the name Debra Paige.  Later, in New York, she was an editorial assistant at Good Housekeeping Magazine. and also handled accounts for famous fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert who developed the first "10 Best Dressed List." It was her fun job to write releases for celebrity designers of the time including Pauline Trigere, Rudy Gernreich, and Christian Dior.  She was given the Woman of the Year in Arts and Entertainment Award by California Legislature members, Carol Liu, Dario Frommer, and Jack Scott and says she is really proud of that. In its first edition, "

In 1996 an illegal immigrant was found guilty of attempted murder and sentenced to prison. He was to be deported to his home country after serving his sentence in CT. However, he was not deported and 5 months after his release he murdered Casey Chadwick in Norwich, CT. Our guest is Wendy Hartling, the mother of murder victim Casey Chadwick. Ms. Hartling and her daughter were very close and the tragic loss has been devastating. Advocacy to raise public awareness and reform of failed national deportation policies for dangerous convicted immigrants has become Ms. Hartling's goal. She appears along with her Attorney Chester Fairlie of New London, CT who has served as a crime victim advocate for twenty six years. He is a co-facilitator of the support group in New London for Survivors of Homicide. Survivors may contact the group through Mr.Ill Fairlie's office phone 860 443 5297.

Shattered Lives welcomes CUE Center for Missing Persons Louisiana State Outreach Coordinator Joe Cannon to discuss missing persons cases from his area. Many missing persons cases do not receive media attention beyond the local area. We will talk about those cases and offer known information in hopes of finding the key to their resolution.