Chatting With Sherri

Chatting With Sherri welcomes actor, improviser and voice artist Jim Meskimen! Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work has been seen and heard on television, in movies and on stage for many years. He is a veteran of hundreds of TV and radio commercials, for AT&T, IBM, Subaru, Tic-Tacs, Quality Inns Hotels, and many others. He has appeared on series television in Whose Line is it, Anyway?, a British comedy-improv show now seen on Comedy Central, and in a recurring role on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Other television credits include Seinfeld, Third Rock from the Sun, Grace Under Fire, Ned and Stacey, Seven Days, Family Matters and To Have and To Hold. Jim's feature film debut was in Ron Howard's The Paper (1993), starring Michael Keaton and Glenn Close. He was featured as a mission controller in the hit Universal movie, Apollo 13 starring Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon. He recently was seen in the Touchstone pictures comedy The Other Sister directed by Garry Marshall, and

Chatting With Sherri welcomes author and WOTF winner; Galen Westlake! Galen practices law in Toronto and spends his days talking a great deal to a great many people. His family of four, however, confidently assures him the less he says the better. To this end, he more quietly expresses himself by writing stories during his daily commute on the train. When the stranger sitting next to him stops reading over his shoulder, he knows his tale needs a little something extra.  Galen’s fiction has appeared in Galaxy’s Edge and Unidentified Funny Objects. He is forever indebted to the Writers of the Future forum and to his beloved writer’s group: the One Ring. But right now, he needs to go chase some kids off his lawn.  Galen's story, "The Imagalisk," is published in the recently released L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40.                            

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back award winning novelist;R.W.R. McDonald ! R.W.R. McDonald is an award-winning author, a kiwi living in Melbourne with his two daughters and one HarryCat. Happy Millionth Birthday-Jack Wolf wants what EVERY child wants! More birthdays and even MORE presents! Find out what happens when Jack's wish comes true, and he celebrates a birthday every single day! Jack Wolf and his wacky friends will surprise you until the final page. An Ambush of Widows-New York Times  bestselling author Jeff Abbott’s latest novel of riveting psychological suspense, an uneasy alliance forms as two widows delve into their husbands’ deadly and dangerous secrets—as they try to protect their own. His debut novel, The Nancys, won Best First Novel in 2020 Ngaio Marsh Awards, as well as a finalist in the Best Novel category, and it was shortlisted for Best First Novel in 2020 Ned Kelly Awards. His second novel, Nancy Business, a sequel to The Nancys was published in June 21, and was a finalist in 2022 N

Chatting With Sherri welcomes Country artist and songwriter Anthony Bonnette!   Country artist and songwriter Anthony Bonnette releases his next single, "Lion Tamer," on March 22, 2024. He is best known for his song "Funny Man," published by Bluewater Music, produced by Merle Haggard and Toby Keith, and covered by Rodney Carrington for Capitol Records Nashville. His latest  single “Lion Tamer!” 

Chatting With Sherri welcomes award winning artist and illustrator; Pedro N! Born in Porto in 1986, Pedro N. is a Portuguese self taught artist who started to draw at a very young age, inspired by the works of the great masters of illustration. He carries out his work using traditional means of painting, with special emphasis on oil painting. Despite being versatile, he finds his comfort zone in fantasy and sci-fi, themes that he frequently addresses in his works. Believer of hard work, he aspires to reach the same level of excellence of the masters who inspired him to embark on his journey and leave his mark on the art world. See more of Pedro's art here,...  https://pedronart.wixsite.com/pedronart   His art for the story, "Son, Spirit, Snake" by Writers of the Future winner, Jack Nash of Arlington, Virginia, United States, is published in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 40  which has been on bestseller lists numerous times in recentyears.

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back author Barbara Lund!   Barbara Lund was the grand prize winner of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future contest for 2021 (Volume 37) on Oct. 22nd, 2021 at the L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Event at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, California earning her The Golden Pen Award trophy and a cash prize of $5,000.  Barbara was paired with artist and Illustrators of the Future winner, Mr. Will Knight of Los Angeles, California and this is the illustration Will created for Barbara's story, "Sixers". Award-winning speculative fiction author Barbara Lund has several indie-published novels, dozens of short stories, and has been traditionally published in Daily Science Fiction. She is currently (and always) working on another novel and a couple short stories.    

Chatting With Sherri Welcomes back illustrator & game artist Jeff Sturgeon & author Peter Wacks! Jeff Sturgeon a long time illustrator\game artist and designer. He is an avid outdoors-man and spend as much time in the mountains or on the coast and in the woods as much possible especially near my home in the foothills of the Cascades with his wife Leslie and twin sons Corwin and Duncan. He is an avid reader and collector of books and art. Peter Wacks is a bestselling cross-genre writer who has worked in various capacities across the creative fields in gaming, television, film, comics, and most recently, when not busy editing, he spends his time writing novels. Praise for Jeff Sturgeon's Last Cities of Earth; World building aficionados will be eager for additional creative works set in this fascinating future."—Booklist "Every entry is top-notch, managing to balance creative imaginings with moments of true humanity. There are enough riches here to justify further explorations of this same future." Co

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back Agatha Christie expert and author; Dr Mark Aldridge! Agatha Christie's Marple; Expert on Wickedness- A new investigation from Dr Mark Aldridge, exploring a lifetime of Agatha Christie’s Miss Jane Marple. In Agatha Christie’s Expert on Wickedness,‘Agathologist’ Dr Mark Aldridge looks at nearly a century of St Mary Mead’s most famous resident and uses his own detective skills to uncover new information about Miss Jane Marple’s appearances on page, stage, screen and beyond. The Swinging Christies podcast- Sex. Drugs. Rock 'n' Roll. Agatha Christie?? Agatha Christie may not be the first person you think of when you think of the Swinging Sixties, but her writing has much to say about the big topics of the day. Join Dr Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown on a rad journey through time with the Queen of Crime. Dr Mark Aldridge is a senior lecturer in Film and Television at Southampton Solent University, UK, specialising in film and television history.               

Chatting With Sherri welcomes expert on, as well as a collector of vintage paperbacks; Jules Burt! Jules Burt has been a collector of vintage paperbacks, amongst other things, for over forty years. In his lifetime, he has owned and run a comic, book and record store, Purple Haze, been a book shop manager and book buyer for a national UK chain as well as, when time allows, doing a bit of acting, including an appearance in Doctor Who! He has written for many magazines and books in that time but now concentrates his efforts on YouTube where he shares his many passions and collections with a wider audience.  His videos have just surpassed 4.5 million views with a 26,000 subscriber base.   On YouTube check out ‘Jules Burt’’, on Twitter @julesburt and on Instagram @penguinbookaday

Chatting With Sherri welcomes; author and Writers of the Future winner, Mr. Lazarus Black! Lazarus Black is an American author of genre fiction living under the shadow of a Pacific Northwest volcano with three Goddesses, his wife and two daughters. “Psychic Poker” is Lazarus’s first sale, but hardly his last. It juxtaposes poker, the synthesis of probability and human behavior, with psychic powers, the solution to both probability and the chaos of free will. What if every player is psychic? What if no player has an advantage? What if their lives are at stake? But the strength of the story is in the reluctant main character: Tyson Young, a middle-aged Aussie with an acute wit.

Chatting With Sherri welcomes Director of the  Writers of the Future Contest; Joni Labaqui! Joni Labaqui has been the Director of the Writers of the Future Contest since 1995 and is also proud to have been present at Author Services when L. Ron Hubbard launched the Contest in the early 1980s, working with every Coordinating Judge - of both Contests ever since.   

Chatting With Sherri welcomes chart-topping Texas country music artist Jake Bush! Chart-topping Texas country music artist Jake Bush announced the release of  “Somewhere Better To Be.” A genuine purveyor of timeless, boot-scootin'' country tunes, perfectly suited for the loyal honky-tonk faithful. Download and stream the new music. “I knew the second I heard the hook of this song that I was living it. Being newly married and 2.5 years sober, I really spend my time differently off the road. I’d rather be on the couch with my wife & dog instead of in the barroom on a day off. That is my "somewhere better to be,” expressed Jake Bush. “2024 is going to be a great year. Not only is there new music but I have a new team, and there is excitement building all around. Y'all be sure to stay tuned,” exclaimed Jake Bush.

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back multi-talented photographer; Ian L. Sitren! Ian L Sitren is a multi-talented photographer. He creates amazing pictures of fast food, athletes, models, actors and aircraft! "As a little boy I used to build military aircraft models and hang them from the ceiling in my room. Now I get to photograph them and fly in historic and military airplanes from World War II and many others.” Inspired by the controversy surrounding fast food photography, I decided to take matters into my own hands. Critics seemed intent on making fast food look unappealing by squashing burgers and manipulating the presentation. On the other hand, advertising images are meticulously staged and often unrealistic. I chose to photograph the food exactly as it comes out of the bag, against a simple black background, capturing its true form. To my surprise, the food actually looks quite appealing. I am now planning to create large-scale photographs for an exhibit, along with an accompanying photo book, offeri

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back author and screenwriter; Buzz Dixon! CHEEKY -When troublemaker Dimbulb Gilhooey learns an old clothing-optional law is still on the books, he starts a movement that turns the town of Newbridge topsy-turvy. It's a summer of sun-baked shenanigans as Dimbulb and his followers challenge pastors, police, politicians, and public propriety for the right to bare arms -- as well as the rest of their bodies. Preposterous? Far-fetched? Utterly unbelievable? Maybe -- if it wasn't inspired by actual real life events! (cover art by Travis Hanson)"  Heartbreaks & Half-truths: 22 Stories of Mystery & Suspense -, Buzz Dixon (Contributor),- Lovers and losers;The twenty-two authors represented in this collection of mystery and suspense interpret the overarching theme of “heartbreaks and half-truths” in their own inimitable style, where only one thing is certain: Behind every broken heart lies a half-truth. And behind every half-truth lies a secret. Buzz Dixon is a  writer of novels

Chatting With Sherri welcomes award-winning author, editor and publisher Bill Fawcett! After writing for the early issues of Dragon Magazine in the 1970s Bill Fawcett became one of the founders of and lead designer at Mayfair Games. He has continued his board and electronic game design work including a number of RPGs and PC games. His first books were chosen path novels for TSR in the early days of D&D. His first fantasy series was Lord of Cragsclaw in the 1980s. Bill’s historical "Mistakes" series includes It Seemed Like a Good Idea, It Looked Good On Paper and You Did What, How To Lose A Battle, How To Lose a War, How To Lose WWII, How To Lose a War at Sea, and How To Lose the American Civil War.  Among his non-fiction books are Oval Office Oddities, 100 Mistakes that Changed History, 100 Leadership Mistakes that Changed History and 101 Stumbles in the March of History. As an author Bill has written or co-authored over a dozen fiction books plus close to fifty articles and short stories. Bill collab

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back award-winning author Leah Ning! Leah lives in northern Virginia with her husband and their five animals: two cats, a dog, and two sugar gliders, all of whom are exactly as cute as they sound. Despite her years of residency here, both past and yet to come, her heart lies in the cold, snowy north, and she hopes to get back there someday. She works full time as a programmer and spends her spare non-writing time drawing, playing video games, and learning to make delicious new foods. “Yellow and Pink” is her first writing sale. Some other published stories from Leah; Beneath Ceaseless Skies Issue #359  "Witchbreaker" by Leah Ning Cossmass Infinities - 2020: The First Year; The Anthology of all the stories from The FIrst Year of the Science Fiction and Fantasy short story magazine Cossmass Infinities. Including 6 brand new stories by P H Lee, Leah Ning, Greta Hayer, Candace Cunard, Avery Parks and Beth Goder. Leah is now a reader for the Writers of the Future contest.  

Chatting With Sherri welcomes award-winnig author, editor and publisher William Joseph Robert! In a previous lifetime, William Joseph Roberts was an F-15 mechanic and Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He has traveled the world and experienced many things in his few years. He has been called a Jack of all trades, a Renaissance man, and an insane squirrel wrangler by his peers. Since his enlistment ended, he has pursued careers as an industrial and architectural designer, design engineer, and is now an award-winning author, editor, and publisher with Three Ravens Publishing. William Joseph Roberts currently resides in the quaint southern town of Chickamauga, Georgia with his loving wife, three freaky-smart nerd children, and a small pack of fur babies. Find out more about William,.WilliamJosephRoberts.com William has been entering Writers Of The Future for years and has recieved many honorable and silver honorable mentions.  William says he will keep submitting.  

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back very talented author: Jessica Brawner! Jessica Brawner has a variety of fiction and non-fiction titles to her credit, including most recently The First Sin (Published 2020), the first novel in The Adventures of Captain Jac. Ms. Brawner’s fiction has appeared in Steampunk Trails II (2014),  Steampunk The Otherworlds released by Villainous Press in 2015, the 2014, 2015 & 2016 Story of the Month Club anthologies, & Ghost Hunting Critters released by Inkwolf Press in 2017. Booking the Library: A Guide for Entertainers, Musicians, Speakers and Authors- In Booking the Library you will find: Sample phone scripts, contracts, and emails Detailed instructions on finding library contact information quickly and easily Suggestions on best practices Information on performer showcases And many more tips and golden rules to help keep you happy, healthy, and sane as you pursue your passion. Charisma +1: The Guide to Convention Etiquette for Everyone-Embark on a gaming-inspired jou

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back crime novelist, editor and President of the Detection Club; Martin Edwards! Martin Edwards has drawn on more than 30 years’ experience as a crime novelist. He is also an internationally acclaimed editor of crime anthologies for the British Library and other publishers. In addition to enjoying many years of success as a crime writer, he is the only person to have been elected to serve as Chair of the Crime Writers’ Association and President of the Detection Club at the same time. This experience gives him a special understanding of the challenges facing crime writers. Having combined his writing life with more than 30 years as a partner in a law firm, he is ideally equipped to encourage aspiring novelists to write while coping with a day job or other commitments. The Life of Crime: Unravelling the Mysteries of Fiction’s Favourite Genre-In the first major history of crime fiction in fifty years, The Life of Crime: Detecting the History of Mysteries and their Creators traces

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back award winning composer; David Raiklen! David Raiklen is an American composer best known for the science fiction series Space Command and for the Emmy winning Mia, A Dancer’s Journey. David was mentored by Oscar winner John Williams and Pulitzer Prize winner Mel Powel. Dr. Raiklen studied at USC, UCLA, and CalArts and later taught at those universities. He has worked for the major studios including Sony, Fox, Disney, Sprint, Mattel, Warner Bros and PBS, plus many independent productions. His projects have starred Elliott Gould, Doug Jones, Blythe Danner, and Martin Sheen. David made the New York Film Critics Top Ten with the documentary Heist, the short list for an Academy Award® for Worth, and Mia, A Dancer's Journey won the Emmy. An oratorio for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial titled Discovery, a mixed reality giant projection event for the Center Theater Group’s 50th anniversary, episodes of Star Trek Continues, and a violin concerto for festival darling Worth. David R