BookSpeak Network

BookSpeak Network

BookSpeak Network

Episodes 386
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
52%
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About This Podcast

Three different shows. One common theme: celebrating the world of books.This podcast network is for readers and writers interested in hearing about awesome new books spanning a wide variety of different genres. Whether you’re hoping to get to know a new author or are in need of some practical writing tips, the BookSpeak Network has you covered.~The first program in the BookSpeak Network is the Sunbury Press Books Show. Hosted by the CEO of indie publisher Sunbury Press Lawrence Knorr, this show consists largely of interviews between the publisher and the authors he takes on at Sunbury Press. Knorr interviews both fiction and nonfiction authors and covers a range of topics from history, sports, biography, and more. This show may air 1-4 times per month.~The second program is called Milford House Mysteries, hosted by mystery and thriller authors Sherry Knowlton and JM (Jody) West. Sherry and JM often discuss the process of writing and publishing mysteries as well as doing interviews with some of the genre’s top authors. Milford House Mysteries hits the airwaves about two times per month. ~Finally, it’s the Brown Posey Press Show! Author Tory Gates interviews authors in the literary fiction and nonfiction genres, and he’s got a special connection with indie presses and indie authors. If you’re in the mood for a deep dive into art and uniqueness in literature, you’re going to find something to love in these conversations. ~Looking for author interviews and writing tips? Go ahead and hit that subscribe button. You’ve got some listening to do.

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The History Stacks: Thomas K. Clancy Looks at The Law, History, and Cyber-Crime

Jun 12, 2026 22m

Thomas K. Clancy is the author of four books and is a nationally recognized expert on the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution. In this episode of The History Stacks, Clancy discusses his interest…

"A Dangerous Friendship" -- Robin Merle on Milford House Mysteries & Histories

Jun 05, 2026 30m

"Once love is taken away from you, taken out of your hands, or beaten into a fearful thing, you lose the capacity to salvage yourself in the presence of another person."These words are one thread…

The Voices of the Pennwriters Conference, Part 2 -- A Sunbury Press Books Show Special

May 26, 2026 47m

In the second and final installment of this series, we hear from the voices of the Pennwriters Conference. The annual event, in its 39th year, was held recently in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As part of…

The Voices of the Pennwriters Conference, Part 1 -- A Sunbury Press Books Show Special

May 19, 2026 42m

The 39th Annual Pennwriters Conference was recently held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As part of Sunbury Press Books' longstanding commitment to the written word and those who craft it, founder and…

"Three Rivers Home" Author Lara Brenckle Malmont Debuts on Milford House Mysteries & Histories

May 07, 2026 26m

Set in early 20th-century Pittsburgh, Lara Brenckle Malmont's Three Rivers Home brings us the life and times of Francesco "Frankie" Fortunato, on Sunbury's Milford House imprint. The tale of a…

"The Marsh in May" -- Ronald Rand Shares His Poetry, Paintings and Perspective on The Brown Posey Press Show!

May 01, 2026 55m

Ronald Rand is known throughout the world as an actor, author, educator, poet, and painter. He is also a traveler, having visited more than two dozen countries as a US Cultural Ambassador. His new…

P.A. O'Neil Re-Imagines Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson in "Two Sides of the Same Coin," on Milford House Mysteries & Histories

Apr 24, 2026 58m

While not the first literary detective, Sherlock Holmes is one of the most read, viewed, and heard. Holmes has been depicted more than 250 times; with his partner, Dr. John Watson, the pair have not…

The History Stacks: Edward Bonner Discusses his Pittsburgh Roots and Writings

Apr 21, 2026 25m

Edward V. Bonner is a man of many passions. From his early years in the steel town of Hazelwood, Pennsylvania, Bonner has combined his love of history, literature, and education with sports. A…

"The Pressing Stones" Author Andrea van de Loo on the Brown Posey Press Show

Apr 19, 2026 57m

Andrea van de Loo has lived a life with many experiences and transformations. In a series of short chapters, Andrea brings out her more than 80 years of human experience in "The Pressing Stones: The…

"The Fatal Saving Grace" Author Jim Nesbitt on the Brown Posey Press Show

Apr 10, 2026 47m

In a land of hard-bitten lawmen, Ed Earl Burch may be the toughest of them all. An aging, but still difficult and dangerous character, Ed Earl has worked both sides of the law. Now, he's back in the…

"We Buried Dad in a Leisure Suit" -- Author/Historian Douglas Rife on the Sunbury Press Books Show

Apr 07, 2026 26m

Two brothers are traveling from Iowa to Indiana for the funeral of their father. On the way, their reminisces paint a portrait of the man, with colors Midwest rural life might not expect.The life and…

"Stories at the Center" Creator and Author Eric Gnezda on the Sunbury Press Books Show

Mar 27, 2026 25m

In this personal memoir, Eric Gnezda tells of his passions: music, running, and service to others. His life journey has been one with the expected twists and turns, joys, heartaches, and all in…

Milford House Mysteries & Histories: Tj O'Connor and The Dead Detective Casefiles

Mar 24, 2026 43m

Detective Oliver Tucker is dead...but he's not done solving crimes, including his own murder. In the first of Tj O'Connor's Dead Detective series, "Tuck" must navigate the afterlife to help his…

"Three Rooms, Shared Bath" Author Eileen Obser on the Brown Posey Press Show

Mar 20, 2026 34m

Diana Long is a widow facing middle age, and has rented out her East Hampton home to boarders. Needless to say, the parade of tenants that passes through at times reads like a Rogue's Gallery, with…

The History Stacks: Journalist and Historian R.B. Swift

Mar 17, 2026 30m

Robert "R.B." Swift has marked a half-century of journalism, best known for his coverage of the State House in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is the author of three books on Colonial American History,…

"Over-55 Conniptions" Author Gerri Almand Returns to the Sunbury Press Books Show

Mar 13, 2026 29m

Gerri Almand has entertained and regaled readers over the past several years with her tales of RV travel, through The Reluctant RV Wife, Home is Where the RV Is, and Running from COVID in our RV…

"Pirates of the New Earth" Author Sarah Branson on the Brown Posey Press Show

Mar 06, 2026 50m

24th Century New Earth is a world ravaged by war, climate change, and factions. Within these are the haves and the have-nots. One of the latter, Kat Wallace, escapes slavers to find herself in the…

"From the Heart of Lydia" Author/American Edutainer Darlene Colón on the Sunbury Press Books Show

Mar 03, 2026 26m

"Who is my father?"The question has haunted Lydia Hamilton since she was five. A mixed-race girl growing up in early 19th-century Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Lydia navigates her youth, her marriage,…

Dr. John LaCasse, Essayist and Author Discusses "Fight for the Quantum" on the Sunbury Press Books Show

Feb 27, 2026 26m

Dr. John LaCasse returns to the Sunbury Press Books Show to discuss quantum physics, science, spirituality, and philosophy, along with a few light-hearted sidetracks. His new book, Fight for the…

The History Stacks: John Deeben, Historian, Archivist and Author of "Well and Eager for the Fray," Volumes 1 & 2

Feb 20, 2026 26m

John P. Deeben is a historian, government archivist, and genealogist with a passion for Civil War history. Currently a reference archivist and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Early American Records…

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