(April 26-30, 2010) This Week On Conversations LIVE! Radio

(April 26-30, 2010)  Tens of thousands of individuals have tuned in to Conversations LIVE! Radio, making it one of the most successful programs produced on Blogtalkradio--- and this week's conversations show exactly why the show is so popular. Bringing listeners the best in current events, arts and entertainment from around the world, host and executive producer Cyrus Webb talks to movers and shakers in various fields as well as introduces new voices who need to be heard.

To listen to any of the shows live, simply visit www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive. Missed the live shows? Catch up for free at www.conversationsliveradio.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST(12p.m. CST/10a.m.PT) --- Authors Norm Carroll and Toriano Porter 
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Norm Carroll to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his career as a writer and his new book MIRACLES, MESSAGES and METAPHORS. At 30 min. past the hour, author Toriano Porter returns to Conversations to update Webb on his career.

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Marissa Wilson and Talk Show Host Jordan Mercedes
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Marissa Wilson to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her debut novel NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK and what she hopes readers get from the book. At 30 min. past the hour, Jordan Mercedes return to talk about her upcoming Vision Board project and how she is helping others to help themselves.

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Cyrus Webb Presents "The Rhonda Teague Story: Invisible No More"
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes Rhonda Teague to Conversations LIVE! Radio to tell her story of living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), how it impacts not just her but everyone around her as well---and what you need to know about the neurological condition. On June 10, 2004 Teague was bitten by a teen girl at the residential facility she worked at--- thus beginning the years of pain and discomfort. Never heard of the condition? She and over 200,000 and upwards of a million in the USA are left silent many times by lack of knowledge of this syndrome in the medical profession as well as the general public. Through this special presentation, Conversations LIVE! Radio will give her a voice and a unique opportunity to share her story with others. Join the conversation online through the live chat, the switchboard (347.426.3645) and email your questions to Webb at cawebb4@juno.com. This is one discussion you don't want to miss!

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors Deatri King-Bey and Shawnise Hadley
Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Deatri King-Bey to talk about her writing career and what's next for her in 2010. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb welcomes author Shawnise Hadley to the program in her first live primetime interview to discuss her book.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Martin Levin
Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Martin Levin to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss the events that led to the writing of his book WE WERE RELENTLESS.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Kip Kreiling
In a special one-hour edition of Conversations LIVE! Radio, host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Kip Kreiling to discuss his new book THE IMPOSTER? and his battle with addiction. Webb and Kreiling will also discuss what others can do to break the cycle of addiction and answer your questions!

THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --Cyrus Webb Presents "The Patricia Singleton Story: From Victim To Survivor"
With the recent admissions of rape and incest among celebrities like Monique and others, attention is once again being brought on this important topic. Host Cyrus Webb welcomes Patricia Singleton to Conversations LIVE! Radio to share her own story of surviving such abuse and how she is using her experience to help others and continue to heal in the process. The phone lines and chat room will be open for this timely conversation.

THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author/Poet James Cherry
Cyrus Webb welcomes author James Cherry to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his career as a writer, the messages he hopes to pass on to readers and what's next for him in 2010.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Nikki Turner and "Fashion Forward with Gail Ambeau"
At the top of the hour Conversations LIVE! welcomes bestselling author Nikki Turner to discuss her latest book. At 30 min. past the hour, Gail Ambeau hosts "Fashion Forward" with special guest supermodel Miguel Pardomo.

  For information on underwriting a program, advertising or being a guest, contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@Juno.com or 601.896.5616.

(Sat. April 3, 2010) Conversations and Author Rita B. Davis: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

(Monday, April 5, 2010) On behalf of Shadow Play Entertainment and Conversations Book Club, thanks to those who came out to support author Rita B. Davis at Appetizers Restaurant in Pearl, MS on Sat. April 3, 2010.

Davis' book OVERWHELMED (published by Outskirts Press) tells the story of her son Chaunce Davis whose life was cut short much too soon---and how her family was able to deal with the challenges and loss.

During the discussion, the author shared how during her seventh month of pregnancy with her son she was told that due to health concerns with the child it might be best not to carry him to term. She was also told that if she decided to have the child, it was unclear whether he would live a few days or a few hours. In spite of what she was told, Rita and her husband relied on their faith and their son was born into the world. Though his time on earth was brief, the lessons they learned from him continue through thier lives and the pages of her book.



The author admits that even though she has always enjoyed books, she might now have been a writer if it had not been for Chaunce and what he had to endure. She hopes that her next book geared on helping others better understand children with special needs will continue to bring attention to the issue.

Rita B. Davis is the eighth author to meet with Conversations Book Club in 2010 as part of its "Read Well, Eat Well, Live Well" campaign. The literary organization will be hosting a total of 30 authors during the year.


Find out more about Rita at http://ritabdavis.blogspot.com. To see what is coming up next for Shadow Play Entertainment and Conversations Book Club, visit www.shadowplayent.com.

April 2010: This Month on Conversations LIVE! Radio

There's no other way to say it: Conversations LIVE! Radio is on fire as it continues to bring listeners some of the best in arts, entertainment and current events. Each week, tens of thousands listen through radio affilliates and online, and the success is because of those joining in the conversation and those advertising on the program. Hosted by multi-media personality Cyrus Webb and going into its seventh year, Conversations LIVE! has had over 800 guests since it began---and in the month of April 2010 it will expand its borders even more to welcome international listeners. No wonder Conversations has been named one of the top shows streamed online!

Below you will find the schedule of live interviews during the month of April 2010. To listen to any of the shows live, simply visit www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or call the switchboard line at 1.347.426.3645. Missed the live shows? Catch up by visiting www.conversationsliveradio.com.


FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010 @ 1P.M. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Sheri Parks and Fashion Forward with Gail Ambeau on Conversations LIVE! Radio
At the top of the hour, host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Sheri Parks to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her powerful new book FIERCE ANGELS. At 30 min. past the hour, host Gail Ambeau presents "Fashion Forward with Gail Ambeau" with special guest recording artist/author Jacki-O.

MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Blake Bailey on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes bestselling author Blake Bailey to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his writing career as well as the book CHEEVER.

MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Christopher Gaddis on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Christopher to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his career as a writer. At 45 min. past the hour resident chef Bruce Tretter delivers this week's "Quick and Easy Cooking Tip".

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m CST/10a.m. PT) --- Ken Vereen on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb and guest co-host Gail Ambeau welcome visionary Ken Vereen to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his journey to success.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Donald Welch on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Donald Welch to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his journey as a writer and what's next for him.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. PT/10a.m. PT) --- Author Emma Span on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Emma Span to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her book and bridging the gap between sports lovers and book lovers.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Sean Gardner on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Sean Gardner to discuss relationships and his book EXCESS BAGGAGE.

Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Authors Jabari Asim and Christopher Rice on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Jabari Asim to Conversations LIVE! Radio at the top of the hour to discuss his writing career and the new book A TASTE OF HONEY. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb welcomes celebrated author Christopher Rice to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his career and new title.

Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author N. Cris Prince on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author N. Cris Prince to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss the book PAY THE DEVIL HIS DUE and what next in 2010.

Friday, April 9, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Fashion Designer and Author Laura Bennett on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb and co-host fashion designer Gail Ambeau welcome designer/author Laura Bennett to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her career in fashion, being a part of the hit show Project Runway, and why she decided to write a book about her experience balancing motherhood and business.

Sunday, April 11, 2010 @ 7p.m. EST (6p.m. CST/4p.m. PT) --- Author ShaniQ and Stanley Clark on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author ShaniQ to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her journey as an author and the new book BENEATH MY STILETTOS. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb talks with Stanley Clark of For The People Productions about his career and what's next for him in 2010. At 45 min. past the hour, Herschel Dixon delivers this week's sports wrap-up.

Monday, April 12, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Dan L. Hays Returns To Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Dan Hays to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss the events in his life that led him to writing and how he is using his experiences to help others. At 45 min. past the hour, Webb will introduce chef Bruce Tretter for this week's "Quick and Easy Cooking Tip".

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Michele Howe on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Michele Howe to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her writing career and the new book "Burdens Do A Body Good".

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Booker T. Mattison Returns To Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Booker T. Mattison to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her career and novel UNSIGNED HYPE.

Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 7p.m. EST (6p.m. CST/4p.m. PT) --- Author Nigel Barto on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Nigel Barto to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss what led to the writing of NICK, DONTAE, GUS AND JACK, and what he hopes readers take away from it. At 45 min. past the hour, Webb introduces Herschel DIxon for this week's sports wrap-up.

Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Dianne Dixon on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Dianne Dixon to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her new book LANGUAGE OF SECRETS.

Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author S. Dodson back on Conversations LIVE! Radio Cyrus Webb welcomes back author S. Dodson to talk about her writing career and what's next for her in 2010. At 30 min. past the hour, Chef Bruce Tretter gives this week's "Quick and Easy Cooking Tip".

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author John Kiriakou on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author John Kiriakou to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his fascinating book THE RELUCTANT SPY.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors T. Thomas Ackerman and David Floyd on Conversations LIVE! Radio
At the top of the hour, host Cyrus Webb welcomes author T. Thomas Ackerman to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his new book FOR A REASON. At 30 minutes past the hour, Webb will talk with author David Floyd about THROUGH MY MOTHER'S TEARS.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 8:30p.m. EST (7:30p.m. CST/5:30p.m. PT) --- Author Tom Harbin, M.D. on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Tom Harbin, M.D. to Conversations LIVE! Radio at a special time to discuss his new book WAKING UP BLIND.

Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Vishwa Prakash and R. S. Basi on Conversations LIVE! Radio
At the top of the hour Cyrus Webb welcomes author Vishwa Prakash to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his book WHO STOLE MY SOUL? At 30 min. past the hour R. S. Basi joins the conversations to discuss the book THE BLACK HAND OF GOD.

Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Veronica Henry on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Veronica Henry to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her career as an author and the book MY AFRICAN DIASPORA.

Sunday, April 25, 2010 @ 7p.m. EST (6p.m. CST/4p.m. PT) --- Author Ish Major Returns To Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Ish Major to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss the topic of relationships and his thought-provoking book LITTLE WHITE WHYS. 45 min. past the hour, Webb introduces Herschel Dixon for this week's sports wrap-up.

Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Norm Carroll on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Norm Carroll to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his career as a writer and his new book MIRACLES, MESSAGES and METAPHORS.

Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Marissa Wilson on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Marissa Wilson to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her debut novel NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK and what she hopes readers get from the book. At 30 min. past the hour, Bruce Tretter gives this week's "Quick and Easy Cooking Tip".

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Deatri King-Bey Returns to Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Deatri King-Bey to talk about her writing career and what's next for her in 2010.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Martin Levin back on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Martin Levin to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss the events that led to the writing of his book WE WERE RELENTLESS.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Kip Kreiling on Conversations LIVE! Radio In a special one-hour edition of Conversations LIVE! Radio, host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Kip Kreiling to discuss his new book and discuss his battle with addiction. What can we do to help young people and others dealing with today's challenges? We will be taking your calls as we discuss this important topic!

Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author/Poet James Cherry on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Conversations LIVE! and Cyrus Webb end National Poetry Month by welcoming author/poet James Cherry to the show to discuss his love affair with words, the role of words in his life and what he hopes readers get from his work.

(Sat. April 3, 2010) Conversations Welcomes Mississippi Author Rita B. Davis

(Saturday, April 3, 2010) Shadow Play Entertainment and Conversations Book Club are pleased to host Mississippi author Rita B. Davis at its meeting on Saturday, April 3, 2010. This will take place at Appetizers Restaurant (3000 HWY 80 E * Pearl, MS) beginning at 6p.m.

If Davis looks familiar, it's because she has been supporting meetings held by Conversations all year, however, during this event she will be talking about the pain of losing a child and how that led her to write the book OVERWHELMED about her experience and his life.

The book will be available for $15.00, however, the event is free and open to the public. Appetizers will be open for meal and drink orders.

For more information about this event, contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

(Fri. March 26, 2010) Author Herndon Davis' Visit To MS: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

(Note: Due to a personal emergency, author Herndon Davis had to cut short the Mississippi leg of his events. This means that events scheduled for St. March 27, 2010 are being rescheduled for a later date.)

Shadow Play Entertainment and Conversations Book Club wish to thank those who made author Herndon Davis' visit to Mississippi a success. Though the author is a native of Alabama and has been to Mississippi before, this was his first visit to promote his new book REPACKAGED COMMON SENSE.

Led by Conversations Book Club President Cyrus Webb and For The People Productions President Stanley Clark, the day began at Peeples Middle School in Jackson, Mississippi. Thanks to the support of teachers like Mrs. Jacqueline Bolden, Herndon shared his personal journey with the students and tried to instill in them the importance of writing and telling their own stories.

"If you don't tell your story, then someone else will," the author told them.





He went on to share points that he hoped they would take away from his book and his visit. "Remember that you are not what other people say you are," Herndon said. "Don't accept the stereotypes that others try to put on you."

After leaving Peeples, Webb took the author by the Medgar Evers Public Library, the place where Clark and him founded Conversations Book Club in November 2006. Davis was able to meet some of the staff of the library that was there when the book club started and even posed with the statue of the library's namesake, civil rights leader Medgar Evers.


From there it was on to Morrison Academic Center where Davis, Webb and Clark were warmly greeted at the door by Mrs. Sterling, the school principal.
An eager group of students and instructors listened to Davis as he shared more of his own experiences in business and his journey to success. "It's hard work," he told them when one student asked what it was like working for yourself, "but it's my passion."




One of the most important points he tried to drive home to the group was the importance of not being led by the past. He rolled up one of his sleeves and showed the group a scar on his arm. "I got this in a fight on a school bus," he told them. "I remember the incident, but it doesn't hurt anymore. That's what we have to do in life. We might remember things that happened, but they don't have to hurt us anymore. We are not victims."

Mr. Davis also shared with the group the importance of planning for the future, especially if college is their goal. "The work begins before you get to high school," he said. "You have to start preparing now, and working with your teachers is a part of that."

ABOUT REPACKAGED COMMON SENSE: Repackaged Common Sense is a 13 chapter, 200 page spiritual guide book for individuals seeking career and business success by utilizing spirituality tools and techniques. The book speaks directly to career minded people-of-faith from all beliefs as it is written through the lens of universal spirituality and metaphysical thinking.

The book's author created the guide based upon his nearly twenty year career in corporate finance, human resources and media/PR as both an employee and now as an independent business owner. He credits his success to embracing new age spiritual concepts which he lovingly coins as "repackaged common sense."

Find out more information about the author and his new book at http://www.repackagedcommonsense.com.

(Sat. March 20, 2010) Author Electa Rome Parks' Visit to MS: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

(Sat. March 20, 2010) Shadow Play Entertainment and Conversations Book Club thanks everyone who played a part of Bestselling author Electa Rome Parks' trip to Mississippi being a success.

The last time the author was in the Magnolia State was for Conversations' Book Lovers Day in 2008. (see below)
At that time she was joined by several authors, however, this year readers got to spend time just with her.

Electa began her day at Books-A-Million in Jackson, MS. There she was able to meet with readers and talk about her sixth book DIARY OF A STALKER.




From there it was on the Pearl Public Library where she was greeted by the Reference Supervisor Jennifer Vess, and once again got a chance to talk about her new book and her overall career as an author.



After a short break, it was on to Appetizers Restaurant where she was able to get a bite to eat and talk about some of the themes in her latest thriller.

For those in Mississippi that might have missed Electa, there are signed copies of her book at Books-A-Million. To find out more about the author and her overall literary journey, visit www.electaromeparks.com.

(March 15, 2010) News From Shadow Play Entertainment

Shadow Play Entertainment is pleased to give you this week's important news stories:


Cyrus Webb, President of Shadow Play Entertainment, is quoted in a new article by The Entreprenette Gazzette discussing the pros and cons of having celebrities endorse your product or services. See here:
http://theentreprenettegazette.com/2010/03/10/do-celebrity-endorsements-hurt-or-help-your-business/

Recently Shadow play Entertainment discovered that it's online edition of its radio program, Conversations LIVE!, was chosen as one of Blogtalkradio.com's top 200 shows of 2009! Thanks to all of our loyal listeners,some tens of thousands across the world, for your support. We are committed to bringing you the very best of the arts, entertainment and current events on the radio, and with your help we will continue to do so.

Resident Chef Bruce Tretter, host of "Quick & Easy Cooking Tips" on Conversations LIVE! Radio, has a new recipe featured by The Beauty Bean's popular website. Take a look at this delicious dish here: http://thebeautybean.com/site/nourish/healthy-recipe-fresh-fruit-salad-with-a-twist/

Shadow Play Entertainment is pleased to welcome two new authors to its growing public relations family: Rita B. Davis (OVERWHELMED) and Andre Johnson (YEARNING FOR CONTROL). Find out more information about each client at www.shadowplayent.com.

(Sat. March 20, 2010)Shadow Play Entertainment is pleased to be hosting bestselling author Electa Rome Parks in events in Jackson and Pearl, Mississippi. See http://tinyurl.com/yb3g76h for details.

(Fri. March 26th & Sat. March 27, 2010) Shadow Play Entertainment is pleased to be hosting author/media personality Herndon Davis in events in Jackson and Pearl, Mississippi. See http://tinyurl.com/yl5juxn for details.

(Sat. April 3, 2010) Shadow Play Entertainment welcomes author Rita B. Davis to discuss her book OVERWHELMED with Conversations Book Club at Appetizers Restaurant (3000 Hwy 80 E * Pearl, MS) from 6-8p.m.

(April 15-17, 2010) Shadow Play Entertainment will be hosting national recording artist/author Jacki-O and authors Mr. Mean Mug and Jermnine Demouchtte in events centered around its Hip Hop and Books Literacy Campaign in Mississippi. Find details here: http://tinyurl.com/yf8y226

For details on any of the above, contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com, 601.896.5616 or visit www.shadowplayent.com.