Conversations Live With Vicki St. Clair

New York Times bestseller Marie Lu joins Vicki today to discuss her new book WILDCARD: It's Time for a Rematch. She'll share how her experiences in the gaming industry aid her in creating rich and magnificent worlds that appeal to a wide spectrum of readers. Marie emigrated to the US from China at 5, and to learn English her mother would make her take new words she learned every week and write a story with them. She is now a bestselling author with a film deal for her novel, The Young Elites. Next, throughout her career, Lisa Unger has toed the fine line between literary novels and commercial thrillers, all the while staying on the New York Times bestseller lists and earning critical acclaim. Her latest book, Under My Skin, was named one of the most anticipated thrillers of the fall. Lisa is a New York Times and international bestselling, award-winning author of sixteen novels. Finally, award-winning author Lou Berney captures the precariousness of femininity in November Road. His latest novel is a th

You've seen countless life hack articles, but what about a hack to get through one of the most difficult events in life? Ann Grant, JD, offers The Divorce Hacker's Guide to Untying the Knot for navigating the churning waters of divorce. Learn how to know when it's time to give up on therapy, steps you should take BEFORE filing, and the way the new tax law will impact you. Most importantly, Ann will debunk the notion that a woman can't create a new and better life on her own. Ann Grant began her career as a corporate litigator specializing in unfair business practices and consumer fraud. Following her divorce she created her own firm, focusing on family law and a holistic approach to this life transition. Designer Dogs: An Exposé Inside the Criminal Underworld of Crossbreeding — the title of Madeline Bernstein's new book tells you exactly what we'll discuss today, and why it's so important to share this information and raise awareness of crossbreeding atrocities. The breeder who first introduced ‘des

Unleash your inner scientist! Today's show is going to be filled with fun facts like how chameleons change color, the science behind addiction, and how the polar jet stream works. National Geographic's Almanac 2019 also reviews top travel trends, new explorations and recent discoveries. National Geographic Explorer correspondent Cara Santa Maria joins Vicki today to discuss all that and more! Cara is an award-winning science journalist and creator and host of the popular science podcast Talk Nerdy. She is also a correspondent on Netflix's Bill Nye Saves the World. Karen Kingsbury has a huge following with more than 50 books in print, and several in movie format. She's a #1 New York Times bestselling author and describes herself as “an Evangelist wrapped up as a novelist�. How did she go from LA Times sports-writer to true-crime author to “Queen of Christian Fiction�? What significant turning points in her life led to spiritually-guided storytelling success? And why did she create a new, standal

In a constantly changing publishing world, two writers and authors have managed to sustain thriving careers. Today, we'll find out how they stay ahead of the game. First, Joseph Olshan returns to discuss how he drove the publishing path for his tenth book, Black Diamond Fall, without an agent, and whether or not it is a direction he would continue to go in. Joseph is an award-winning author of 10 novels and is the editorial director of Delphinium Books. He will be appearing at University Bookstore in Seattle on October 18 at 6pm. Later, from videogames, to audio dramas, to science fiction, to the first in a new thriller series with his new book Nomad, there is virtually no writing genre too big for James Swallow. Today he'll share how he approaches writing a game differently than, say, a novel. James is a British author and scriptwriter. A BAFTA nominee, Scribe Award winner, New York Times, Sunday Times and Amazon bestseller, he is the author of over 45 original books and tie-in novels, along with num

Do you stoically remain calm and together during a traumatic event? Or are you more likely to fall apart? Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and even Disaster by Linda Graham, MFT, examines our brain's built-in negativity bias, offering ways to improve your ability to withstand hardships and create positive change. Linda is an experienced psychotherapist who integrates modern neuroscience, mindfulness practices, and relational psychology in her international trainings on resilience and well-being. She is a past winner of the Books for a Better Life Award. Recent headlines have proven that women still have a long way to go to overcome patriarchal prejudices. Forget payscale for a moment, and other more obvious gender inequalities. We're talking about being taken seriously as a valued human being. We're talking about being heard when we say NO. When we file complaints about abuse or harassment. When we claim the right to express our feelings. If you have trou

On the heels of the MeToo movement comes Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free. Linda Kay Klein shares how the system of mind-and-body shaming works, showing the connection between purity culture and rape culture, and the importance of facing your fears and standing up to sexual shaming. Linda is the founder of Break Free Together, and has spent over a decade working at the cross section of faith, gender, and social change. Inspired by the actual disappearance of a student at Middlebury College and the vandalism of the nearby Robert Frost Homestead, Black Diamond Fall is an evocative portrait of love between a younger and older man. Author Joseph Olshan joins us for part one of a two part conversation today to discuss this latest in his line of riveting mysteries. Joseph is an award-winning author of 10 novels and is the editorial director of Delphinium Books. He will be appearing at University Bookstore in Seattle on October 18 at 6pm.

Wouldn't it be great to rid yourself of bills, work, technology, all the trappings of our modern lifestyles? William Powers journeys from rural North Carolina, to Manhattan, to Bolivia, as he and his family pursue sustainable living in Dispatches from the Sweet Life: One Family, Five Acres, and a Community's Quest to Reinvent the World. William has spent two decades in development aid and conservation around the world. His essays and commentaries on global issues have appeared in the New York Times and the International Herald Tribune. Sean Parnell has witnessed firsthand the difficulty of reintegrating into society after returning from war, as his platoon has suffered three times as many men to post-war suicide than in combat. His American Warrior Initiative aids returning veterans by providing them fully paid for service dogs. Sean is a former U.S. Army airborne ranger who served in the legendary 10th Mountain Division for six years, retiring as a captain. He received two Bronze Stars (one for valor) a

Wouldn't it be great to rid yourself of bills, work, technology, all the trappings of our modern lifestyles? William Powers journeys from rural North Carolina, to Manhattan, to Bolivia, as he and his family pursue sustainable living in Dispatches from the Sweet Life: One Family, Five Acres, and a Community's Quest to Reinvent the World. William has spent two decades in development aid and conservation around the world. His essays and commentaries on global issues have appeared in the New York Times and the International Herald Tribune. Sean Parnell has witnessed firsthand the difficulty of reintegrating into society after returning from war, as his platoon has suffered three times as many men to post-war suicide than in combat. His American Warrior Initiative aids returning veterans by providing them fully paid for service dogs. Sean is a former U.S. Army airborne ranger who served in the legendary 10th Mountain Division for six years, retiring as a captain. He received two Bronze Stars (one for valor) a

2 children for sale� reads the sign sitting on a farmhouse porch in 1931. The sign is a last resort, but could be found anywhere in an era of breadlines, bank runs, and broken dreams. Sold on a Monday author Kristina McMorris discusses how she weaves historical fact into fiction to create a powerful and compelling story. Kristina is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Her novels have garnered more than two dozen prestigious awards and nominations. Next, Kristan Higgins admits that most of her books have a dog in them , her logic being that life without a dog is pretty lonely to contemplate. Her latest novel is Good Luck with That, a story of two women on a journey to self-acceptance. Kristan is a New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of 18 novels, and recipient of dozens of awards for her writing. Finally, Lori Foster joins talks about the first novel in her Summer Resort Series, Cooper's Charm, a tale of two sisters and how a summer in

Spiritualist Dan Millman returns to Conversations Live today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Life You Were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose. This revised edition includes key spiritual laws to overcome life's hurdles, how to live in harmony with the nine-year cycles of your life, and more. Dan is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. He has authored 17 books, and delivers keynotes, seminars, and workshops to people from all walks of life. Next, nature writer Susan Hand Shetterly takes us on a journey from her native Maine, to Canada, Wales, Japan, the Philippines, and beyond, as she reveals the hidden world of one of nature's most abundant resources. Her latest book, Seaweed Chronicles: A World at the Water's Edge comes out in August. An award-winning author of nine books, Susan has also written for several magazines, including Down East, Yankee, and Audubon Magazine. She was a contributing writer for Maine Times for

If you've ever claimed to have a gut feeling, you might have been more accurate than you think. In Food Shaman: The Art of Quantum Food, author Dr. Michael Fenster shares everything you need to know about the connection between your gut and your brain. Dr. Mike, AKA the Food Shaman, combines his culinary talents with cutting-edge medical expertise to forge an approach to food and health beyond mere nutrition. Next, John Lennon sang that we all shine on, but sometimes it might be hard to find that inner shine. That is where yoga teacher Sindy Warren comes in. She will help you focus from within using the techniques in her new book Radi8: Using the Practice of Yoga to Cultivate Your Inner Shine. As principal for Warren & Associates, Sindy conducts workplace investigations, and uses the ancient art of yoga to ward off the stresses of her daily grind. Finally, bestselling author and food writer Julia Turshen shows you how you can use food to bring people together with seasonal recipes, and she removes

You're already a storyteller. Whether it's on a date, a job interview, or relating something that happened on the way to work, we tell stories every day. Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks gives you straightforward tips and techniques to take your ability to tell your stories to the next level. Matthew is a 35-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time Moth GrandSLAM champion. He is an international bestseller, and in addition to his novels he has written musicals, a rock opera, and comic books. Next, who wouldn't want to be Queen for a day? What if that meant you get to compete against other potential Queens for the grand prize of … stainless steel silverware? Maxine Rosaler uses 1950's era nostalgia as inspiration in her new book, Queen for a Day, examining imperfect women with special needs children, living under enormous pressure. Maxine has had fiction and nonfiction published in several literary magazines and is the recip

Queen of the beach reads Mary Kay Andrews joins Vicki today to discuss The High Tide Club, a story shrouded in mystery, Spanish Moss, cocktails, 1940's dinner dances, and love, both lost and found. She'll also reveal why the South makes the perfect setting for her tales, and how her career as a journalist prepared her for her career as a bestselling author. Mary Kay is a New York Times bestselling author of 24 novels and one upcoming beach-themed cookbook. She spent 14 years as a reporter for various Georgia newspapers, including the last ten at the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

JUL 23: Dr. Jennifer Jacobs' Do You Really Need That Pill & Sarah Anne Shockley's The Pain Companion Nearly 70% of Americans take some form of prescription drug regularly, with 450 people a day dying from the side effects caused by them. Do You Really Need That Pill: How to Avoid Side Effects, Interactions, and Other Dangers of Over-Medication discusses which popular drugs are being overprescribed, and instructs patients how to speak with their doctors about their medication regimen. Author Jennifer Jacobs, MD. practiced family medicine in Seattle for 25 years, was on the advisory board of the NIH Office of Alternative Medicine, and is a clinical assistant professor in epidemiology at the University of Washington. Later, Sarah Anne Shockley learned about chronic pain by experiencing the incapacitating effects it can have. Rather than succumb, she met the pain, worked with it, and overcame debilitation. She offers you the benefit of her experiences in The Pain Companion: Everyday Wisdom for Living wi

JUL 16: Barnes and Noble's Stephanie Garcia & Ginny Stibolt's Climate-Wise Landscaping In between real vacations, it's always fun to find a little summer adventure, travel, and escapism through summer reads. Today, we are joined by Barnes and Noble's Stephanie Garcia to recommend NEW authors to look out for and suggest some readers' favorites. Stephanie is the Community Business Development Manager at the Lakewood Barnes and Noble. Her position allows her the joy of knowing her “work with school administrators, librarians, and teachers will get books into kids hands, and hope it sparks a love for reading!� Later, botanist Ginny Stibolt will be sharing ways you can help both the landscape and wildlife survive climate change, as well as sustainability tips and solutions for your own home garden. Her new book, co-authored with landscape architect Sue Reed, is Climate-Wise Landscaping: Practical Actions for a Sustainable Future. Ginny is a freelance writer, botanist, and experienced gardener w

JUL 02: Summer Reads for Everyone Summer weekends are filled with camping trips, journeys to the beach, barbecues, and bonfires, but during the week are the warm and relaxing evenings to yourself. And there is no better way to pass a few of them then on the back porch with a glass (or two) of wine and a good book. Today, Vicki will introduce you to books for everyone, from fiction to nonfiction, love to horror, and children to octaogenarians.

Jun 25: Ken Jennings' Planet Funny & Allen Gannett's The Creative Curve June 10, 2018 From Jeopardy! champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings comes a history of humor. From fart jokes on clay Sumerian tablets all the way up to the latest Twitter gags and Facebook memes, Planet Funny: How Comedy Took Over Our Culture tells the story of how comedy came to rule the modern world. Since his record-breaking Jeopardy! streak, Ken has become a best-selling author and has appeared in numerous ads. He is a frequent speaker at college campuses and corporate events. Later, it helps to be creative to be considered a genius, but you don't have to be a genius to be creative. In The Creative Curve: How to Develop the Right Idea, at the Right Time, author Allen Gannett disproves the notion that creativity is limited to the brilliant few who possess a certain gift, showing how anyone is capable of turning their genius idea into reality. Allen is the founder and CEO of TrackMaven, a software analy

We are living in an era of unprecedented crisis, resulting in widespread feelings of fear, despair, and grief. Now, more than ever, maintaining hope for the future is a monumental task. Intrinsic Hope: Living Courageously in Troubled Times by Kate Davies, M.A.D., offers a powerful antidote to these feelings. Kate Davies has worked with numerous nongovernmental and governmental organizations on environmental issues, including Greenpeace, and is currently core faculty at Antioch University Seattle’s Center for Creative Change and Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington. Are you trapped in wage slavery at a dead end job, not knowing how to channel your talents to your real life’s purpose? In Work That Matters: Create a Livelihood that Reflects Your Core Intention, life coach Maia Duerr shares her “6 Keys to Liberation-Based Live-lihood� to point you in a positive direction towards breaking that glass ceiling. Maia is a writer, organizational consul

Jun 04: Brendan Kiely’s Tradition May 16, 2018 High school English teacher Brendan Kiely was always on the hunt for books that would not only excite his students to learn the skills needed to study and practice in class, but also inspire them to think critically about their role in society, developing who they are and helping form their beliefs. Award-winning author Kiely explores the insidious nature of a traditional boarding school in Tradition (is not an excuse). Brendan is a New York Times bestseller whose numerous awards include the Walter Dean Myers Award, and Best Fiction for Young Adults by the American Library Association twice. Later, Dr. Edward M. Hallowell turned an eye inward towards his emotionally complex upbringing, using it to build a successful life and career. He chronicles his childhood inspiration in his new memoir, Because I Come From a Crazy Family: The Making of a Psychiatrist. Dr. Hallowell is a bestselling author of over 20 books on attention deficit disorder and emotional we

May 21: Dr. Laurie Nadel’s Coping with Disaster & Jalaja Bonheim’s The Magic of Circlework May 16, 2018 Disaster strikes. Media Swarms. The cameras leave. Then your real story begins. Journalist and psychotherapist Dr. Laurie Nadel offers a psychological roadmap through cycles of shock and trauma to help readers discover new meaning, renewal, and peace after catastrophe strikes in The Five Gifts: Discovering Healing, Hope and Strength When Disaster Strikes. After losing her home to Hurricane Sandy, Dr. Nadel ran long-term support groups for survivors. She has reported for Newsweek, and written stories for CBS, ABC News, and Reuters. Next, if you have ever been prone to anxiety, depression, addiction or moments of rage, you might be suffering from Spiritual Famine. In , Jalaja Bonheim, PhD., explains how to tap into the Circlework’s healing powers, and why the circle remains a powerful structure to connect to ancient wisdom. Jalaja is an internationally acclaimed speaker and award winning a