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Peter Brown Hoffmeister effortlessly weaves his experiences as a rock climber and authority on outdoor pursuits into his new novel Graphic the Valley, a gripping story set in one of America’s most endearing treasures… Yosemite National Park. But first, Vicki chats with National Geographic’s Robin Terry about Everything Money!

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Did you know that between 1912 and 1918 you could take your money to Washington to be washed and ironed?  Or that the world’s largest diamond is worth $400 million?  As the editor of Everything Money, Robin Terry has a treasure trove of fun facts stashed away, and she loves sharing them!  Terry is currently a senior editor at National Geographic Kids. 

Peter Brown Hoffmeister is a rock climber, writer, public speaker, and gear tester for Nike.  As if that weren’t enough, he also teaches literature, creative writing, outdoor pursuits, and survival at the high school level.  In Graphic the Valley, Hoffmeister weaves history, adventure, tragedy, and family into a tapestry set in one of America’s legendary epicenters of climbing and wilderness, Yosemite National Park, itself a well defined character in the story.  A resident of Eugene, OR, Hoffmeister loves getting his daughters involved in the amazing adventures the great northwest has to offer!

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Nothing is more important than having a home, and journalist Sally Ooms has an inspiring new book about everyday people who have fallen off center and righted themselves. Vicki is also joined by quite possibly the hardest-working author in America, Steve Berry, plus the Sexy Vegan Brian Patton!

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Finding Home: How Americans Prevail is an inspiring book by journalist Sally Ooms about people who are searching for, or trying to keep, a home, and about people who have come off their center and have righted themselves. These are everyday Americans… vets and foster kids, laid-off workers and single moms, retirees and small business owners… all who have faced down the problems society throws at them to not just cope, but thrive. Ooms has been a print journalist for 30 years, appearing in a myriad of publications as a reporter, correspondent, and editor, receiving awards for her editorial writing, spot news, features, and investigative reporting.

New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author Steve Berry returns with The King’s Deception, another Cotton Malone thrill ride, which takes readers to the heart of England, uncovering a secret that threatens to rock Great Britain to it’s royal foundations. “As smart as it is chilling, as bold as it is brash, Berry’s latest is literary entertainment of the highest order further cementing his status as heir to the throne of Ludlum.” (Providence Journal) With 15 million books in print in 40 languages in 51 countries, along with hosting writer’s workshops all around the country while joining his wife in an effort to save a myriad of endangered historic treasures, you will have a hard time finding a harding worker author than Steve Berry!

When Brian Patton, a regular guy rather than a highfalutin’ chef, began posting videos on Youtube as his alter ego, “The Sexy Vegan,” celebrity status, including a book deal for his first book The Sexy Vegan Cookbook quickly ensued. Now he’s done it again with his upcoming new book The Sexy Vegan’s Happy Hour at Home: Small Plates, Big Flavors, and Potent Cocktails. Lively, efficient, and funny, each page proves that seriously good – and good for you – food can be easy, fun, and delectable! Just check out this fun trailer!

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“People get afraid of break-ins. My break-in involves teeth, claws, and a hell of a lot of bad weather.” Sue Aikens’ address is a GPS coordinate 197 miles north of the Arctic Circle, where she lives alone. Learn how she survives and thrives in what most people would consider the worst possible conditions on Earth. Today, Vicki is also joined by iconic author Judy Blume to discuss the first major motion picture adaptation of one of her works, and Lisa Renee Jones with the latest in her wildly popular Inside Out series!

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Sue Aikens is the sole resident of Kavik River Camp… her nearest neighbor, besides 80 plus grizzly bears within a 10-mile radius, is 300 miles away. Returning home after months away for surgery on a broken ankle, Sue is faced with uncertainty. Is her camp even accessible in the winter snow? Has it been overrun by wildlife? Does she have the neccessary supplies to survive another vicious winter? Featured on National Geographic’s Life Below Zero, she has faced -100 degree temperatures, 100 mph winds, and circling wolves… and has taught herself to ignore fear in the face of it all. Most people’s nightmare is her way of life.

Judy Blume is the iconic author of countless bestsellers, including Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Blubber, and the five book series featuring the irrepressible Fudge. Tiger Eyes marks the first time one of her works has been adapted into a major motion picture. Co-written by her son Lawrence, who also serves as the director of the film, it tells the story of Davey, a 17-year old girl abruptly relocated to the strange “atom bomb” town of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Grieving over the sudden and violent death of her father, Davey meets a mysterious young Native-American while exploring the surrounding canyons, and they make a connection that helps her bridge the gap from heart-breaking pain and confusion, to love and life after the tragedy. Starring Willa Holland, Tatanka Means, and Amy Jo Johnson, Tiger Eyes represents Blume’s uncanny ability to tell a coming of age story that appeals to any age! See the trailer here!

USA Today and NY Times bestseller Lisa Renee Jones was one of the top businesswomen in the country when she decided to embark on an undertaking of a more creative bent. Her first effort in her now wildly popular Inside Out series was self-published… for 10 days that is, when Simon and Schuster snatched it up! Her latest effort in the series, the thrilling and chilling Behind Closed Doors teams her up with storagetreasures.com, co-founded by Storage Wars stars Dan and Laura Dotson.

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The sun is out until almost 9 o’clock these days, and that means it’s time for Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair to present some great summer reads to while away the lovely Pacific Northwest twilight! So grab your drink of choice and enjoy the evening breezes with two great offerings from Bella Andre and Susan Wiggs!
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The Look of Love is the first novel in the highly anticipated Sullivan Series from NYT and USA Today bestseller Bella Andre. This is the introduction to what promises to be a fun and emotional contemporary romance series about the Sullivan family, and you will find out that when a Sullivan bad boy falls, he falls hard. And it’s forever. Andre has sold over 1.5 million books, and is known for her “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly).

The versatile Susan Wiggs returns to Conversations Live with her latest work, The Apple Orchard, featuring one of her favorite themes… unexpected family members. As the story unravels, heroine Tess Delaney meets her sister for the first time as a young woman, and together they wind their way through a maze of family secrets (and some of their own) as well as uncovering a priceless treasure. Wiggs is the recipient of numerous literary awards and has over 30 published novels under her belt. She makes her home right here among us in the Pacific Northwest.

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In what can best be described as a “delicious read”, Ellen Kanner brings an irreverent recipe for a reverent life! Later, Adam Grant debunks the notion that good guys finish last with a groundbreaking look at how to achieve success!

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Ellen Kanner believes that with a little thought and preparation, every meal we eat can not only nourish our bodies, but our souls as well. Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith, and What to Eat for Dinner is a one-of-a-kind book that ventures far beyond being simply a collection of recipes. In between global vegan recipes that call you to the table, she presents inspiring stories and establishes meaningful connections between the simple act of eating a meal and creating a more vital and nourished soul. The book challenges you to decide if you want to keep reading or start cooking! Ellen is an award-winning food writer and writes the syndicated column Edgy Veggie. She is Huffington Post’s Meatless Monday blogger and has been published in a wide variety of culinary publications.

Why do some people rise quickly up the corporate ladder while others languish at the bottom? Is there something beyond talent, effort, and luck that drives our productivity and accomplishments? In his landmark new book Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, Wharton professor Adam Grant reveals how the way we choose to interact with others defines our successes and failures. He demolishes the “me-first” worldview and shows the best way to get to the top is not to focus on the solo journey, but to help others rise to the occasion along with you. Grant is the youngest full professor at Wharton Business School. He has been honored as one of BusinessWeek’s favorite professors and one of the world’s 40 top business professors under 40.

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Happy Memorial Day from Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair!  As we honor the brave men and women who serve our country, please enjoy this encore broadcast of Conversations Live!  Vicki returns live next week!
If you have ever been stuck, or find yourself pushing hard but not getting anywhere, it could be that you need to take out your Headtrash! Find out how as Vicki chats with CEO and author Tish Squillaro. Later, Mind Matters Radio host Ajayan Borys joins Vicki to discuss his new book.

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If you’ve read this far, then you must be wondering what exactly is Headtrash. Other than the title of the upcoming book co-authored by today’s guest Tish Squillaro, Headtrash is that inner dialogue that only you hear, the negative voice of your sub-conscious that always seems to pipe in and get in the way of achieving success. Along with co-author Timothy I. Thomas, Tish has created a book that will help you overcome those negative thoughts and pave the way to being a better leader in every facet of your life, from home, to kids, to your work! Tish is the CEO and managing partner of Candor Consulting, and is on the Board of Directors for the Philadelphia based non-profit organization ACHIEVEability.

“Perhaps you have the impression that meditation is hard to do. It must be for a gifted few with orderly, peaceful minds, right? Nothing could be further from the truth. Meditation can be easy for anyone.” This quote from Ajayan Borys’ new book Effortless Mind: Meditate With Ease perfectly delivers the message that Borys has developed as he spent the last 42 years travelling the world exploring, practicing, and teaching various meditation techniques. The book is designed to teach you that meditation practices are simple, easy, and enjoyable, yet so profound you will have no doubt they are effective. In addition to teaching workshops and retreats on meditation and spiritual relationships in the Himalayas and the Seattle area, Ajayan hosts Mind Matters Radio right here on KKNW 1150AM!

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It’s the third Monday of the month, which means it’s time for the Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair Business/Careers Lifestyle series to continue! This week Vicki welcomes Karen Leland to discuss how to maximize using Pinterest to further your business goals, Eric Maisel shares his 9 keys for a successful journey into creativity, and leadership expert Michelle Ray!

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Why Pinterest? Better question is why not! Pinterest is the third largest social media outlet behind Facebook and Twitter, getting 10 million unique views a month and boasting over 25 million members. In her latest book, The Ultimate Guide to Pinterest for Business, Karen Leland offers a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to quickly making Pinterest a valuable source of prospects, promotion, and profits! It’s a great tool for both veteran and beginning users to bolster their already successful business or help a budding business reach it’s full potential! Leland is the president of Sterling Marketing Group, working with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies around the globe on building stronger personal and business brands. She is also the best-selling author of nine business books, writes a branding and marketing column for Entrepreneur.com, and is a regular speaker for various business groups and media outlets.

Eric Maisel’s prolific, multifaceted career is a testament to his profound understanding of what it takes to live out one’s creative ambitions. A therapist who is also a bestselling author, coach, columnist, and featured blogger for Psychology Today and the Huffington Post, Maisel is an expert on all that blocks the creative. In Making Your Creative Mark: Nine Keys to Achieving Your Artistic Goals, Maisel turns his decades of coaching, teaching, listening — and creating — into the following nine keys that help creators implement real solutions to their individual challenges. Maisel is widely regarded as a creativity expert, coaching both individuals and training other coaches through workshops and keynotes across the globe. He has penned over 40 books on a wide variety of subjects, including 20 on creativity alone!

Michelle Ray is a Vancouver based author, motivational speaker, and leadership strategist. She founded her company, the Lead Yourself First Institute, to help people and organizations rise to the challenges of managing change and uncertainty with confidence. Today, she tells us about her book, Lead Yourself First! Breakthrough Strategies to Live the Life You Want.

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When you’re a high-powered executive living the good life, and your husband suddenly dies, what do you do? Why, you buy a motorcycle, of course! Linda Crill tackled the unexpected head on, and it took her on a journey you won’t believe!   Later, James McManus returns to Conversations Live to discuss his latest work, Black Venus! 

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Beautiful, fit, happily married, and successful, former executive Linda Crill was the kind of woman who made things happen. But after losing her husband at 57, she found herself in the middle of an identity crisis. Desperate for a change – and in a fit of rebellion – Crill signed up for a 2,500 mile road trip down the Pacific coast with a group of experienced motorcycle riders. At the time, she had never riden anything more powerful than a bicycle! She recounts her surprising adventure in her new memoir, Blind Curves, and imparts the valuable lesson’s she learned along the way. Crill is a sought after Washington DC consultant and motivational speaker, working with companies such as Citigroup, Cadbury-Mott’s, Goldman Sachs, and Marriott International, as well as universities, non-profits, and governmental departments and agencies.

James McManus makes his return to Conversations Live to chat about his latest work, Black Venus.  The title is the name given to Jeanne Duval by the great French poet Charles Baudelaire, and the novel chronicles their fascinating relationship.  London-born McManus has lived an adventurous life in the world of journalism, rising in the ranks from trainee reporter all the way to a managing director, hitting every step of the ladder on the way up!  Heart surgery led to his focusing primarily on writing, and he has enjoyed success in both novels and script writing. 

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Enjoy this encore broadcast of Conversations Live with Vicki St. Clair! Vicki returns live next week!
Award-winning journalist Caitlin Kelly shares her foray into retail after being laid off at the age of 50. Unable to find a new journalism position Kelly took the only work she could find, which ultimately led to her candid memoir, Malled, and a boost in her journalism career. Branding expert, Catherine Kaputa, who supervised the I Heart NY campaign shares how she successfully transitioned into “forced” self-employment following her sudden lay off. She tells how you can rebrand yourself in Breakthrough Branding. Listen LIVE every Monday at Noon Pacific / 3:00 pm ET.

Caitlin Kelly is a successful journalist, writing and producing features for the New York Times and the Daily News, as well as freelance work for inummerable magazines and other major newspapers. But before her career reached these levels, she spent two plus years working for The North Face as a sales associate in the retail industry. Thanks to this experience, Kelly has graced us with the insightful Malled: My Unintentional Career in Retail. Nominated for the Hillman Award, this intimate look into the global retail industry shows both the pros and cons of what it’s really like to work for $7-10 an hour.

From Madison Avenue to Wall Street to the halls of academe, Catherine Kaputa has perfected her ability to market products, places, and companies. She first learned brand strategy from marketing gurus Al Ries and Jack Trout at Trout & Ries Advertising. Kaputa is passionate about creating more female leaders, the topic of her book, The Female Brand. Her new book, Breakthrough Branding, is a guide for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, sharing how to grow a small idea into a big brand.

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Leading career expert and syndicated columnist Andrea Kay asked employers one simple question: why didn’t you hire the last ten people you interviewed? It became the basis of her new book, This is How to Get Your Next Job. Today, Vicki will also chat with Roger Sullivan, the mastermind behind Wired Waffles!

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Andrea Kay returns to Conversations Live to discuss her latest book, This is How to Get Your Job: An Inside Look at What Employers Really Want. Based on candid insights from real employers, she uses her easy to follow conversational writing style to share why employers frequently reject seemingly bright and qualified job seekers. Kay covers every part of the job hunt, from assessing the behaviors, characteristics and attitude employers are looking for, to 15 things you should never do, 15 things you should never say, to how a company like Google decides whether to hire someone. Kay is the author of 6 books and is widely recognized as one of America’s top career experts. She has written over 1300 articles on career and workplace issues since 1988, and her syndicated column, “At Work”, appears weekly in over 80 newspapers including USA Today, and on countless websites. She is frequently interviewed in national media both in print, on radio, and on television.

A lifelong entreprenuer, Roger Sullivan is full of it! Ideas and energy, that is! Turning an ordinary breakfast food into an extraordinary experience takes a unique and innovative mindset. Join Vicki in learning about the fun journey that Sullivan undertook, taking Wired Waffles all the way from conception to production. And find out what happened when he had the opportunity to take his ideas to the hit reality show Shark Tank with an exclusive behind the scenes look!

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