Conversations' Author of the Year 2013-14: Melissa de la Cruz

Photo © Denise Bovee

by Cyrus Webb

In 2013 there was one author that kept coming to mind when I thought about a storyteller with heart, a passion for her characters and the ability to take us to another world yet remind us of who we are in our own... bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

She has captivated readers of romance, mystery and the supernatural---and kept us coming back time and again. In this year alone she has been able to see her success rewarded in a big way: her beloved Witches of East End series coming to Lifetime television network.

Through Blue Bloods and now East End we are given characters that are powerful yet broken, yearning for something while in the process of losing it all. Who couldn't relate to individuals like that? And they all came from the creative mind that is de la Cruz.

Conversation salutes not just Melissa's literary skills but her example of excellence, determination and love of the craft. Listen to our interview on Conversations LIVE about her career and series here: www.tinyurl.com/melissadelacruz.

Find out more about Melissa de la Cruz at www.melissa-delacruz.com. She can also be found on Twitter at www.twitter.com/melissadelacruz.

Cyrus Webb Announces What's Next For The Conversations Brand

2009 has been a great year for promoting reading, and Cyrus Webb of The Write Stuff Literacy Campaign has been taking advantage of every opportunity to sound the alarm about the importance of books. Here are some of the announcements Webb wants to be aware of...

WHAT'S COMING UP NEXT FOR CONVERSATIONS LIVE! RADIO...


HIP HOP AND BOOKS LITERACY CAMPAIGN RETURNS AND PREPARES FOR 2010!


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.

CYRUS WEBB TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE, NOT WHERE YOU'RE FROM


CYRUS WEBB PRESENTS "BOOKS OF INSPIRATION 2009"


CONVERSATIONS BOOK CLUB'S TOP 100 BOOKS OF 2009

It is one of those lists that is a way of recognizing great books and also the authors who write them: Conversations Book Club's "Top 100 Books of 2009". Compiled by Cyrus A. Webb, this is just one way that the literary organization shows why it is one of the best for those looking for best in literature.

July 20-24, 2009: Another Great Week of Conversations LIVE! Radio

Shadow Play Entertainment is pleased to announce another great week of fascinating discussions on Conversations LIVE! Radio beginning Monday, July 20, 2009! Hosted by award-winning artist Cyrus A. Webb, we bring you the best in the arts and entertainment.

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Rick Glaze


MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009 @ 7P.M. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Journalist/Political Commentator Billy Hallowell


TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2009 @ 12P.M. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Conversations LIVE! Radio celebrates its 100th guest of 2009: Author David Price


TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors Kris King and Martin Levin



WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2009 @ 12P.M. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) -- Author Lekesha R. Barnett


WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Author DaPharoah69


THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Rhonda R. Carpenter


FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009 @ 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Erica Spindler



All interviews can be heard live at showtime by visiting http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive or through the switchboard at 347.426.3645. The shows will be available via podcast at http://www.conversationsliveradio.com.

This week's exclusive interviews are being sponsored in part by author Mark Eller (TRAITOR), author T. C. Alexander (CONSEQUENCES OF ADULTERY), author/actor Tray Chaney (THE TRUTH YOU CAN'T BETRAY) and VITAMINWATER OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.Find out more information about our sponsors at http://www.conversationsliveradio.com

Missed other interviews on Conversations LIVE! Radio? Visit http://www.conversationsliveradio.com. Want to be a guest? Contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

FRI. MARCH 20TH: Today on Conversations LIVE! Radio

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2009 @ 8p.m. CST/9p.m. EST/6p.m. PT

Conversations LIVE! Radio ends Spring Break 2009 with a special hour-long edition featuring some of the producers of the upcoming literary reality show The Write Stuff. Production Consultants Herschel Dixon, Nikki Shallwani and Derrick Hargrove (both seen below) from MTV'S 50 CENT: The Money & The Power, along with recording artist/graphic designer Dj Down South will talk with host Cyrus A. Webb about their roles in the show, their advice to the cast, how they handle the ups and downs of public live and more!




Dj Down South (above) will also debut his new song FULL CIRCLE on the program, and listeners will hear music from other supporters of The Write Stuff reality show including Kidd Russell (seen below), K. Lipsey, Jill Scott and others.

This is one you don't want to miss! To listen to the show live online simply visit http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive at showtime or call 1.347.426.3645.

Missed other episodes of Conversations LIVE! Radio? Visit http://www.conversationsliveradio.com.