"conversations Live!" With Cyrus Webb

He has been a supporter of Conversations' literacy campaign since 2008, but actor/recording artist Josh Gates is making his first visit to Conversations LIVE! Radio today to talk about his move from New Orleans, LA to Hollywood, CA, the ups and downs of the entertainment industry and tell us what we can expect from him in the near future.

Join Cyrus A. Webb as he welcomes author Anthony Littlefield to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his book BITTERSWEET JOURNEY.

Author and Educator Erin Gruwell came to the attention of many when her story was brought to life by actress Hillary Swank in the movie THE FREEDOM WRITERS DIARY. She talks about what inspires her and what you can learn from her experiences.

C. A. Webb Presents one of his most fascinating discussions: "SEPARATE BUT EQUAL: African American Authors in Today's Bookstores". This is part one of a two-part special. Bestselling authors Gloria Mallette, Bernice McFadden and Margaret Johnson Hodge discuss the pros and cons of a "black section" in bookstores.

The author who is responsible for Cyrus Webb and Conversations forming a book club chapter geared towards sports lovers makes his first appearance on Conversations LIVE! Radio. We welcome bestselling author John Feinstein to the show to talk about his career and what's next for him.

Conversations welcomes Vickie Winans to talk about her beginnings, and she introduces her new single HOW I GOT OVER.

Conversations LIVE! Radio talks to Dante Chestnut about his life, career and his commitment to promoting literacy. He will also introduce new music by his artist Cellow called "College Chick".

Conversations LIVE! Radio welcomes back author/filmmaker Booker T. Mattison to discuss his book UNSIGNED HYPE. Chosen as the "Book of the Month" for the Hip Hop and Books club, Mattison will join host Cyrus A. Webb in going through the themes of the book as well as answer YOUR QUESTIONS through the switchboard and the chat room. What can we learn from the characters that we meet in this well-written tale about life, goal and the consequences of our actions? Webb and Mattison will discuss this and more.

Author Justin C. Hart makes his first appearance on Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his first book and the social issues he addresses.

In her first prime-time interview, Norma Lavonne Smith joins Cyrus A. Webb of Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss why she decided to compile the essays that would become the book Hope, Change and Obama. We will also discuss whether those who contributed to the book have any thoughts about Obama's Presidency thus far.

Journalist and commentator Billy Hallowell makes his first apperance on Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his love of politics and where he thinks the country is headed.

Conversations LIVE! Radio welcomes Yvette Hayward, the founder and producer of the African American Literary Awards Show, to the program to talk about her commitment to literacy and what she hopes this year's event does to recognize authors and the readers who love them.

Author and Activist Shelley Seale makes her debut on Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her beginnings as a writer, her love of traveling and why being in India prompted THE WEIGHT OF SILENCE. At 12:30p.m. CST (1:30p.m. EST) we will be joined by international recording artist Vickie Winans to introduce her new single HOW I GOT OVER.

Conversations LIVE! Radio is pleased to host "C. A. Webb Presents: HOW SPORTS LOVERS BALL WITH BOOKS." You are encouraged to join the discussion of how sports lovers and non-sports lovers can come together and hold discussions over books. Webb and a panel of authors/sports lovers discuss how their books can be the beginning of conversation starters for the entire family.

Matt de la Pena, author of the new book MEXICAN WHITEBOY, makes his first appearance on Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his career, love of sports and the marriage of it to his love of writing. What's next for him? He'll reveal that and more!

You know her as the bestselling author of Dare and one of the cast members from VH1's TOUGH LOVE. Now Abiola Abrams returns to Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk life, love and the future. We will also ask her what she thinks of the direction that entertainment is headed in (especially reality shows), and what she thinks we can do in order to turn the tide towards more productive programming.

Conversations LIVE! Radio is pleased to welcome R&B sensation K. D. Brosia to the show for the first time to discuss his beginnings, the music he makes and to debut his new single LOVE A WOMAN RIGHT.

Author/motivational speaker Keith Davis Jr. will make his first visit on Conversations LIVE! Radio to talk about his life and how each of us can be living our best life now.

Author Carlotta Walls Lanier talks about her life, her work and what is next for her with Conversations LIVE! Radio.

Cyrus A. Webb welcomes The Hustle Boyz to the show to talk about their career, their music and how they use social networking to get the word out about their music.