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From comic books, to New York Times bestselling novels, to co-creating a critically acclaimed tv series, Brad Meltzer has shared his prodigious writing skills with the world for most of his life. But no project has been as close to his heart as his latest book, Heroes For My Son. Vicki discusses this touching project as well as the rest of Meltzer’s eclectic body of work.  

Having written six New York Times Bestselling works of fiction, Brad Meltzer takes his first foray in the world of non-fiction writing with Heroes For My Son, a collection of stories about remarkable historical figures, some famous, some unknown. He finds the single moment within each of these stories that makes the person a hero, his goal being to inspire and teach his son that anything is possible, even with the odds stacked against him.

Along with his success as a novelist, Meltzer had a stint writing the Justice League of America comic book series, among other comic book projects. He was also the co-creator of the television series Jack and Bobby. In addition to his writings, Meltzer runs his own charity site, www.Ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com.

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Dr. Barbara King examines why we care so deeply about our furry, scaly, and most of all irresistible friends in the animal world. And Gordon Grice introduces us to some amazing and fascinating true stories of encounters with wildlife.  

Barbara King has studied monkeys in Kenya and various apes in captive settings to advance her thesis that humans and animals have deeper emotional connections than previously thought. She is Chancellor Professor of Anthropology at The College of William and Mary, and is the author of the recently released Being With Animals.

In his funny and fascinating book, Deadly Kingdom, Gordon Grice makes it clear we are not necessarily on top of the food chain. Today he shares remarkable tales of life in the wild, from the menacing, to the beautiful, to the gory and downright disturbing. Eric Reidar, Conversations Live studio producer and musician, is our special guest interviewer.

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Kathryn Schulz allays our fears of being wrong, Dr. Eric Maisel talks about how to make obsessions work for you, and Dream Coach Joyce Chapman with your monthly tip to achieve your dreams! 

In her book Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error, Kathryn Schulz demonstrates that it’s ok to make mistakes, and examines why we pressure ourselves to be right all the time. She is an author and journalist who claims (quite credibly) the dubious honor of world’s leading “wrongologist.”

Eric Maisel, P.H.D. proves the old adage “a mind is a terrible thing to waste” in his new book Brainstorm: Harnessing the Power of Productive Obsessions. He shows how being mindful, focused, and engaged in one thing can help us achieve our dreams, even long forgotten ones! Maisel is an author and family therapist who is widely regarded as America’s foremost creativity coach.

And of course, Joyce Chapman, our resident Dream Coach, joins us with this months coaching tip to help you live your dreams!

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You might be surprised about what really goes into the development of new drugs and getting us to buy them … especially since two-thirds of the US population now take prescription drugs. And Americans spend more on medicating themselves than all the people of Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina–combined! Researchers say that one American dies every five minutes from prescription drugs “taken as directed.” Find out what you need to know … listen to podcast now or tune in today at noon Pacific Time.

Melody Petersen is a former reporter for The New York Times, where she covered the pharmaceutical industry. Her investigative reporting won a Gerald Loeb award – one of the highest honors in business journalism. She’s been on Bill Moyer’s Journal and in her new book – Our Daily Meds – Petersen, investigates the pharmaceutical industry and how its marketers “invent diseases to sell the pills that ‘cure’ them”. The New York Times calls this Melody Petersen’s work “Tough, cogent, and disturbing … A chilling investigation.” Rebroadcast.

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Journalist Jonathan Green gained rare entrance into the shadow-land of the Himalayas to examine the lengths we will go to fight oppression and achieve freedom. And Kurt Hoelting takes us inside his yearlong car-free adventure from the San Juan Islands.

Jonathan Green is an award winning author and journalist who examines the enduring true story of a Buddhist nun whose life was taken as she tried to gain her freedom from Chinese occupied Tibet. He brings a firsthand account of the plight of the Tibetans in his book Murder in the High Himalaya.

As a personal response to the challenge of climate change, Kurt Hoelting made a commitment in 2008 to spend the year car-free, and explore the riches within a 60 mile radius of his home. He documents his year of wilderness exploration, conservation, and contemplation in his book The Circumference of Home: One Man’s Yearlong Quest for a Radically Local Life.

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No one escapes hurt, sadness, or fear at some point during their lives. But your real story begins when you work through those feelings and decide, “Okay, what’s next?” Listen to rebroadcast at Noon PT on KKNW. Or listen to PODCAST of live show. First aired June 2008. Happy Memorial Day!

She was a CNN anchor for 12 years, facing what she called “the big blank slate” of her life. After 20 years in television, she’d lost her passion; CNN would not be renewing her contract at year end. And she had no idea what to do or in which direction to head. But she did know that she wanted to make a difference. Daryn Kagan joins Vicki to share the inspirational journey of how she reinvented herself and her life, going from hard news and sports reporter to inspirational story teller. Her new book, What’s Possible! 50 True Stories of People Who Dared to Dream They Could Make a Difference. Learn more about today’s dynamic guest and the life-changing work she now does at DarynKagan.com.

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Sheri Winston is a trained medical professional and an expert in the field of sex therapy. We also speak with CEO, author, business coach, and life-strategist Tom Ferry. 

Sheri Winston has helped thousands of men and women have mind-blowing sex! Her latest book, Women’s Anatomy of Arousal, won the 2010 Book of the Year Award from AASECT. Learn more at www.intimateartscenter.com.

Tom Ferry is a success coach, motivational leader, and author who’s on a mission to reveal his secrets to acheivment and balance at work and home. His cutting-edge approach aims to conquer the four addictions that he says hold us back from living to our greatest potential. See more about Tom Ferry and his work at Life! By Design.

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Marketer and Inc. 500 entreprenuer Kevin Daum speaks about developing a strong and viable value proposition. And Live Your Dream Coach Joyce Chapman helps you pursue your goals by answering your questions live! 

Kevin Daum has combined 25 years of experience in the fields of theatre, finance, and marketing to become a versatile entreprenuer, as well as highly regarded speaker and consultant in all facets of business. He is a national columnist for Smart Business Magazine and has authored several books on business, including his latest Amazon #1 best seller ROAR! Get Heard in the Sales and Marketing Jungle.

This week we welcome back our resident Dream Coach, Joyce Chapman. She will field your questions to help you achieve your goals and live the life you have always wanted to!

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Today’s show features a unique roundtable discussion with 3 of the Pacific Northwest’s finest and most creative bestselling authors. 

They will discuss where the publishing world is heading, the formation of Seattle7Writers, and how it is making a difference in the lives of many in the area.

Garth Stein’s latest work is the New York Times bestseller The Art of Racing in the Rain. He is an award winning author, who has also directed and produced several award winning documentary films. Jennie Shortridge has published four bestselling novels, most recently When She Flew; she’s a founding member of Seattle7Writers. And Bharti Kirchner is an award winning cook who has penned eight books, four novels and four cookbooks. She has also written numerous essays and articles on food, travel, fitness, and lifestyle. They will be joined by Rebecca Hoogs, the director of Writers in the Schools. Hoogs is collaborating with Seattle7Writers to make a difference in the way writing and reading are approached in schools.

Originally formed over a cup of coffee in 2006, Seattle7Writers is an organization of local authors that encourages support of our reading and writing communities. Seattle7Writers promotes Northwest literature, acknowledging the potential of many talented and intriguing writers, right here in our backyard.

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Corporate strategist Hank Moore discusses his trademarked approach to help your business grow. And your very own personal dream coach, Joyce Chapman, answers your questions on-air to guide you on the way to LIVING YOUR DREAM!

Hank Moore is a corporate strategist and futurist whose Business Tree is the first original business model in the last 40 years. Moore looks at the big picture utilizing cutting edge strategies for creating, implementing and sustaining business growth. His book, The Business Tree, guides organizations of all sizes as they grow, strengthen and evolve, mastering the changes that face corporations as they plan for a profitable future.

Joyce Chapman has been an educator and coach for 30 years, using her intuition to get past what you DO say, and ask the really important questions regarding what you DON’T say. She holds a master’s in counseling psychology.

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