Friday, December 25, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Introducing DON'T HATE THE GAME
"DON'T HATE THE GAME is a buffet of literary dishes prepared by skilled chefs of the business with something for all types of readers. Whether you are a fan of sports or just looking for a satisfying read, the contributors to this anthology have made sure that you get what you came for and then some." --- Cyrus A. Webb, President of Conversations Book Club
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
WED. SEPT. 30TH: Gary Myers, author of THE CATCH, on Conversations LIVE! Radio
As someone who was there on the day of the historic game, Myers talks about that experience as well as the background on the players that few knew about at the time.
Please note that there is a minute or so delay between the musical break and the beginning of the interview.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Bestselling sports author John Feinstein talks to Conversations LIVE! Radio
Find out more about Feinstein by visiting his website www.feinsteinonthebrink.com.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Bestselling author Matt de la Pena on Conversations LIVE! Radio
De la Pena talked about his love of sports and books and what we can learn about him through the characters he creates. You can also look for his first book BALL DON'T LIE to be brought to life later this year in a major motion picture around the time of his third release. Find out more about the author at http://www.mattdelapena.com.
Friday, July 31, 2009
THURS. AUG. 27TH: "C. A. Webb Presents HOW SPORTS LOVERS BALL WITH BOOKS"
On Thursday, August 27, 2009 Conversations LIVE! Radio will hold an exciting hour-long discussion with booklovers/authors who will be talking about the bridge that exists between literacy and sports.Hosted by Cyrus A. Webb, the panel (including authors Kurtis Scaletta and Sherry Hill) will share ways that all of us can encourage dialogue that leads to more people reading. Listen to the discussion live at this link: http://tobtr.com/s/629358 and join the conversation through the online chat.
For more information, visit http://www.ballinwithbooks.com or contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Author Mick Cochrane on Conversations LIVE! Radio
Cochrane's latest book has been chosen as one of Ballin' With Books' reading selections.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Author Larry Tye discusses his career, new book SATCHEL
The author discussed the success he has experienced since his first book, what he learned from the live and experiences of Satchel Paige, and what he thinks we can all learn from the telling of his story.
To find out more about the author visit http://www.larrytye.com.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Atuhor Kurtis Scaletta talks MUDVILLE with Conversations LIVE! Radio
Scaletta discusses his beginnings as a writer, what inspired the debut novel and what he hopes people get from the book. Visit him online at www.kurtisscaletta.com.
Mudville has been chosen as a selection of the BALLIN' WITH BOOKS Club.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Ballin' With Books Club Presents Its "Top 10 Summer Reads 2009"
Arranged in no particular order:
* "The Express" by Robert Gallagher
* "It Never Rains In Tiger Stadium" by John Ed Bradley
* "Forever Blue" by Michael D' Antonio
* "The Marquise Hill Story" by Sherry Hill
* "We'll Always Be Pals" by Tom McManus
* "Watching Baseball Smarter" by Zack Hample
* "You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?" by Jonah Winter
* "Meat Market" by Bruce Feldman
* "The Punch" by John Feinstein
* "The Galloping Ghost" by Gary Andrew Poole
All of this year's selections are available through the author or Amazon.com. Know a sports lover that you think a title will fit? Make sure to make a recommendation. JOIN THE ADDICTION: Get hooked on Books!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Ballin' With Books' Featured Author Sherry Hill Interviewed by The Warehouse Crewe
Author of THE MARQUISE HILL STORY: FROM THE CRADLE TO THE BOWL, Ms. Hill made her first appearance on The Warehouse Crewe on Thursday, May 21, 2009, talking about her book and what she hopes people get from her story.
To find out more about The Warehouse Crewe, click here.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
TAKE TEN: Conversations' Interview with author Tom McManus
TAKE TEN: Conversations' Interview with Author Tom McManus
Tom McManus may not be what you consider the 'typical author,' however, nothing about his life or experiences can be called typical. After finding success in the NFL he has gone on to host his own sports talk radio show and now pen a book about his special relationship with his father called "We'll Always Be Pals". What does he have to say about what led to the writing of the book and what all of us can glean from it when it comes to our own relationships with family and friends? McManus discusses all of this and more.
Tom, thank you for taking out time to talk with us. Before I get into your book "We'll Always Be Pals" I want to talk about the writing experience overall. When you look at your journey overall, does it surprise you that you are now finding success as an author?
I don't think the word surprise is the term I would use. Surreal is more like it although from the start I always felt this was a compelling story that had to be told and that I had to be the one to tell it, my way. Now that it has been out a few months and the response has been somewhat overwhelming, it's a surreal feeling knowing that what I wrote is moving and inspiring people. It's a tremendous feeling for that is one of the reasons I wrote "We'll Always Be Pals".
This is quite a career change from football, however, it seems you are able to resonate with sports lovers through your book. Do you think your past career will bring a different audience to read?
Yes, I do, for my story of making it is a lot closer to what people in the real world go through. Everyone thinks that the NFL is just full of stars, but in reality the "stars" of the league make up a small percentage of the players. Not everyone is a first round draft pick that gets paid millions of dollars. I believe my story will resonate because although I had enough talent to be in the league, it was a struggle for me to realize my dream. It also tells the story of getting lucky, but also being prepared when an opportunity arises and making the most out of it.
Let's take a step back to what led to the book being written. I know through a video on your site you talk about when you started writing it. Why don't you share that with our readers.
I wrote the initial story for my first daughter who was yet to be born. I was out of football and was coming to grips with knowing my career was over, that my dream had died. I had just finished reading Tom Brokaw's, The Greatest Generation, which tells the story of someone born in 1920 and all that they went through. Well, my father was born in 1920 and the life he lived was truly incredible. I felt like I had to write about his story for he was the only grandparent that wasn't around for the birth of my first child, my Avery Ann, and he was so important to me and what I am all about that I had to let her know all about him. Now it has grown into so much more, for we have three daughters, Kelsey Marie and Harley Mae, and we talk about their Grandpa Geno and all he did and all that he meant to their own father, all the time.
To read the entire interview, visit this link: http://authorstaketen.blogspot.com/2009/03/take-ten-author-tom-mcmanus.html
