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Interracial relationships, for dating and interracial marriage, are on the rise. That could be a sign that adults are ready to love based on what's inside someone. It's also a sign of changing times. Decades ago, interracial couples were attacked. Back then, love and romance were directly linked to skin color. Yet, that doesn't mean that everyone is open to interracial romance. If you or someone who you know is in love with someone but afraid to pursue a relationship because of skin color differences, tune into Off The Shelf Book Talk radio Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 11am/EST (New York City time). Our special Off The Shelf guest on Saturday, July 8 at 11am/EST is Maria McKenzie. Maria is a former librarian, small business owner, wife and mother. She is also the author of the books "Masquerade," "Escape," "The Governor's Sons," "Revelation," "From Cad to Cadaver" and "Desere". Maria McKenzie's books explore interracial relationships. They mirror Maria's real life from that aspect.  Get an inside look at why l

Stop putting off happiness. On today's Off The Shelf #Book Talk #Radio show, books author Denise Turney gets real with D'Adriewne Pickett. The two women get candid about living the single life and waiting for Mr. or Mrs. Right to show up before you'll give yourself a chance to be happy. If you've been waiting to allow yourself to be happy, this just might be the perfect show for you. If you know of someone who's been delaying happiness until Mr. or Mrs. Right shows up, encourage them to tune into Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio this Saturday, July 1 at am/EST (New York City time). Our special Off The Shelf guest this morning is D'Adriewne Pickett. D'Adriewne is the founder of Re-Inventing Yourself Consultation and My Life Matters. She is a coach, mentor and counselor. D'Adriewne is also the author of the book "Single But Not Alone".  Dial (347) 994-3490 to connect to Off The Shelf!  

Our special Off The Shelf guest this morning is Taiwo I Ajao. The Dr. Ajaos are a husband-wife, doctor-nurse team who have a joint passion for health literacy, preventative healthcare, and education for at-risk groups in the Global setting. Mrs. Taiwo I Ajao, the Author, is a Registered Nurse with a Master’s in Public Health in Maternal and Child Health, while Dr. ‘Wale Ajao, the Illustrator, is an internationally-trained medical doctor with a Master's of Arts in Communications & Producing for Film and Video. Together, The Dr Ajaos intend to address health literacy via its most fundamental forms: using the arts of writing, entertainment, and communication to educate children and their parents. Adunni Dares to Dream is the beginning of a beautiful merger of not just a celebration of educational achievement, but also of Faith, Hope, Love and Miracles. Tune into Off The Shelf radio with host, #book author Denise Turney, at 11am/EST (New York City time) this Saturday, June 24, 2017.  Connect with Off The Sh

Media stories impact our lives tremendously -- influencing our thoughts and our self-image. At the local level, media helps to create history, at personal and community levels. Saturday, June 10, 2017 @ 11am/EST Off The Shelf guest understands media. Who is she? Our special Off The Shelf guest this morning is Rina Risper. Rina is the publisher of New Citizens Press, a multicultural newspaper that mainly serves the Lansing, Michigan area. Rina is also the executive director of The New Citizens Press Community Action Network and a member of the Michigan Business Network. Rina formerly served as president of the Walnut Neighborhood Organization. She also served as an advisory board member of The Greater Lansing Business Monthly.  Tune into Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio by dialing (347) 994-3490 or joining right here in the chat room. Check out what Rina has to say about media, literature and community! See you Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11am/EST (New York City Time! Tell your family and friends to tune in!

Our special Off The Shelf guest this morning is Landis Lain. Landis Lain is a Brown Girls Boos authors. Brown Girls Books is a company owned by bestselling authors, ReShonda Tate Billingsley and Victoria Christopher Murray. Landis is the author of the book "Daddy's Baby". She is an avid reader of romance and mystery novels. This Michigan State University graduate has earned a law degree. In addition to writing books, Landis teaching writing at to first year writing students. Some of her passions are books, writing, sports, theater and dance. We're happy to have Landis Lain with us on Off The Shelf this morning. Catch Off The Shelf #Book Talk Radio Live by dialing - (347) 994-3490 See you Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11am/EST (New York City Time)

Our special Off The Shelf on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11am/EST (New York City time) is Mitchell Levy. Known as the AHA Guy, Mitchell Levy is the CEO of ThinkAHA. Over the course of his career, he has 20 businesses in the Silicon Valley. Four of these businesses were in the book publishing industry, where Mitchell published more than 800 books. He has written for Entrepreneur magazine, served as Chairman of the Board of a publicly owned company and provided consulting services to more than 100 companies.  Learn how you can develop AHA moments that open doors to miracles! Dial into Off The Shelf at (347) 994-3490 on Saturday, April 29 at 11am/EST. See you there! Denise Turney, Author Love Pour Over M Host - Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio (347) 994-3490

Zuri Day is the national bestselling author of almost two dozen novels, including the popular Drakes of California series and the fan favorite Morgan Men Trilogy, which earned her a coveted PW starred review. With her latest series, Blue Collar Lovers, Publishers Weekly wrote, “Day is boldly bucking the billionaire trend,” and named the first release, Driving Heat, a Spring, 2014 Top 10 Romance across all romance genres. Packing Heat, its second offering, is an Romantic Times Best Contemporary Award Finalist. Day is a winner of EMMA and AALAS (African-American Literary Award Show) Best Romance awards, among others, and a multiple Romantic Times Best Multi-Cultural Fiction finalist. In 2015, the Drakes of CA standout, Crystal Caress, won an EMMA for Book of the Year. Her work has been featured in several national publications including RT Booklovers, Publishers Weekly, Sheen, Juicy and USA Today. Find out more at ZuriDay.com.

Dian LeBrin's path has not always been easy. Years ago, a disease took Dian's eyesight. Early in her life, Dian had to adjust to moving from her home country in the Caribbean to the United States. Tune into Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio this Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 11am/EST (New York City time) to find out why and how Dian kept her faith in God through it all.  In addition to being a Christian believer and an overcomer, Dian LeBrin is the author of the books, "I'm Not In It By Myself," "He Was There All The Time" and "Abuser". Listen to Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio by dialing (347) 994-3490.  Bring your questions! Dian may answer your questions LIVE on the air! The question that you ask could bless another listener! Remember to dial into Off The Shelf Books Talk Radio this Saturday, April 1 at 11am/EST. The number is (347) 994-3490. See you there!   Denise Turney Host - Off The Shelf Author - Love Pour Over M  

Stop living in financial debt. Start doing more than saving money. Learn steps that you can take to live rich. Tune into Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11am/EST to capture this valuable advice. During the Off The Shelf show with host, author Denise Turney, Dr. Lois Center-Shabazz will share tips from her live rich save money books. Find out how Dr. Center-Shabazz got started in financial education and how she could help you overcome the stress of dealing with bills and debt.  Dial (347) 994-3490 to catch the show LIVE! You can ask Dr. Center-Shabazz questions LIVE on air or just listen and grab valuable tips and advice! See you Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11am/EST (New York City time)

Author Patricia Bridewell and Denise Turney, host of Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio, sit down and discuss Patricia's books Keeping Faith, Two Steps Past The Altar and Reflections of a Quiet Storm on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11am/EST (New York City time). Listeners will get the inside scoop on what inspired Patricia to write her books, what fuels the author and what Patricia is working on now.  People who tune into Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio by dialing (347) 994-3490 will also learn marketing secrets that Patricia uses. They will also find out how Patricia develops her books' characters and keeps a story moving forward with enough tension, entertainment, excitement and intrigue to keep readers turning the pages. You'll also learn the role that Patricia's faith plays in her writing. Tune in to Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio this Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11am/EST by dialing (347) 994-3490. You can also connect to the show LIVE via the chat room.

Mari Walker, author of the books "Why It's Never Quite What It Seems" and "Never As Good As The First Time" is featured on Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 11am/EST. During her feature radio interview, Mari exposes some inside scoop about her book "Why It's Never Quite What It Seems".  Mari and Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio host, Denise Turney, will also discuss the inspiration behind Mari's books. Listeners will also find out what Mari is currently writing on and when they can expect to see the book on the market.  Come with your questions!  Connect to the show by dialing (347) 994-3490 or connect right here in the chat room! See you Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 11am/EST!  

You've been hurt enough. Stop believing the smooth talk and the lies. It's time to turn away from the wrong man. Author Tabitha Mathis and Off The Shelf Book Talk radio host, Denise Turney, talk about this very thing on Off The Shelf on Saturday, January 21, 2017 starting at 11am/EST.  The discussion centers around Tabitha's novel, "The Betrayal of a Man". When you learn about what Taquasia goes through with James, you might decide to let a bad relationship that you're in go. You do deserve so much better. You deserve so much more. You truly deserve love! Another book that Tabitha and Denise will discuss are 5 Beautiful Angels. Tune into Off The Shelf by dialing (347) 994-3490. It's that easy! You can also catch the show by logging into the chat room right here at Off The Shelf! Don't forget! Remember to dial (347) 994-3490 at 11am/EST (New York City time) on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Learn what inspires author Tabitha Mathis to write. Find out what you can do to sell more copies of your books. Get the i

Massachusetts native and educator, Teresa Howell, opens up about her new book, That Church Life. The story centers around the Mt. Zion Holiness Church. Dial (347) 994-3490 on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11am/EST and tune into Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio to hear author Teresa Howell share insights on Natalie Freeman, Missy Jones, Tommy and other page turning characters.  Get insight on what attracted Missy to Tommy, a man she may be much better off without. Is there anyone at Mt. Zion Holiness Church who can be trusted? Does everyone have an ulterior motive? If so, why? What do the people who attend Mt. Zion really want? Author Teresa Howell shares these and other insights with host Denise Turney and Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio listeners during the Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11am/EST (New York City time) interview.  Dial (347) 994-3490 to catch the show LIVE! Or connect right here via the chat room!  

Known as the AHA Guy, Mitchell Levy is the CEO of ThinkAHA. Over the course of his career, he has 20 businesses in the Silicon Valley. Four of these businesses were in the book publishing industry, where Mitchell published more than 800 books. He has written for Entrepreneur magazine, served as Chairman of the Board of a publicly owned company and provided consulting services to more than 100 companies. Catch Mitchell Levy LIVE right here on Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio Saturday, December 10, 2016. The show starts at 11am/EST (New York City time). Tune into the show LIVE by dialing: (347) 994-3490 You can also connect to the book show via the chat room. See you Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 11am/EST!

David Gibbs, author of the book Humbug to Happiness, offers real life tips on what you can do to let go of the past, so that you can enjoy being happy right now. David sits down with Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio Show host, Denise Turney, and shares signs that you are holding onto the past (even if you've always thought that you let the past go years ago).  David Gibbs is a licensed, clinical counselor. He has been helping and counseling people for over 20 years. David's specialties are helping people dealing with mental health and addiction illnesses.  Come ready to learn. Walk away with free, valuable advice that will hopefully improve your life and finally see you living a victorious and happy life!  The interview is Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11am/EST.  Connect to the November 19 show LIVE by dialing (347) 994-3490.  You can also connect to the interview via the chat room right here at Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio. See you Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 11am/EST!

Mental health advocate and author, Linda Katz, shares her personal experiences and insights in dealing with mental illness on Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio. Katz and Off The Shelf talk radio show host, Denise Turney, will discuss some of the signs of mental illness, particularly depression and mania depression. They will also share solutions and everyday strategies that people can take to keep themselves from entering a mental health crisis.  Parents, school professionals and loved ones of people dealing with mental illness will especially enjoy the show. Everyone is encouraged to tune in, as everyone probably knows a colleague, relative, neighbor or child who's struggling with mental illness. The thing is that many people hide their mental illness and suffer in silence. Linda Katz is the author of the book "Surviving Mental Illness". She knows what she's talking about, as she hasn't only researched mental health, she's dealt with mental illness on a firsthand basis. Denise Turney is the host of Off The Sh

Author Paulette Harper sits down with author Denise Turney on Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio this Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11am/EST. Paulette and Denise will talk about Paulette's new book, Secret Places Revealed. Details on how Paulette got started as a writer, inside scoop on her book's major characters and the top 3 things that keep book readers turning the pages are other literary topics that the two will discuss. Questions will be taken LIVE on air from listeners. Catch Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio by: Dialing: (347) 994-3490 See you Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11am/EST. Come with your questions! It's going to be fun, educational, insightful and entertaining! Let's have fun! Denise Turney Author - Love Pour Over Me (http://www.chistell.com) Host - Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio

Michelle Cox faces Henrietta Von Harmon, a young woman trying to find her way in Chicago, against Clive Howard, a detective. The year is 1935. Michelle's writing is taut. Her writing flows -- it just flows. Her book "A Girl Like You" isn't just set in Chicago. It takes place during a time in America when the social and political climate were in flux.  Michelle's two blogs are "How To Get Your Book Published in 7,000 Easy Steps" and "Novel Notes of Local Lore". Tune into Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio to get the inside scoop on Henrietta and Clive. Find out what makes them tick, bump heads, come together.  During the Off The Shelf Book Talk radio interview, Michelle and radio host, Denise Turney, will share book marketing tips. They will also share tips that could help you to get your stories not only written, but published. Set your calendar - Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11am/EST (New York City time)! Dial (347) 994-3490 to catch the show live! 

New York Times playwright, David Lamb, talks about his book "On Top Of The World" on Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio. Lamb and Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio host, Denise Turney, will also discuss his book, Perfect Combination. The Princeton University graduate will also talk about his stage plays, acts that were performed live in New York.  During the talk show, Lamb and Turney will talk about the art of writing a live stage play. They will also share tips on how to co-write a book and find the right audience for a play and a book, whether the book is a work of non-fiction or fiction. Bring your questions! You'll be entertained! You'll be inspired! You'll love our Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11am/EST Off The Shelf Book Talk radio show! Connect to the radio show by dialing (347) 994-3490. You can also connect to the feature interview live right here in the chat room. See you there!

So many women want a husband! So many women believe that they won't be happy until they get a husband! It's left a mark on Jae Henderson! So much so that she wrote a book about it! Jae, author of the Someday Series, joins book talk show host, Denise Turney, on Off The Shelf Book Talk Radio! During the Saturday, September 24, 2016 @ 11am/EST radio interview, Jae will discuss her new book "Husband Wanted".  Get the inside scoop on the book and what drives the awesome characters!  Dial (347) 994-3490 at 11am/EST on Saturday 24, 2016! Tell book lovers everywhere! See you Saturday!