(April 26-30, 2010) This Week on Conversations LIVE! Radio

(April 26-30, 2010)  Tens of thousands of individuals have tuned in to Conversations LIVE! Radio, making it one of the most successful programs produced on Blogtalkradio--- and this week's conversations show exactly why the show is so popular. Bringing listeners the best in current events, arts and entertainment from around the world, host and executive producer Cyrus Webb talks to movers and shakers in various fields as well as introduces new voices who need to be heard.

To listen to any of the shows live, simply visit www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive. Missed the live shows? Catch up for free at www.conversationsliveradio.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST(12p.m. CST/10a.m.PT) --- Authors Norm Carroll and Toriano Porter 
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Norm Carroll to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his career as a writer and his new book MIRACLES, MESSAGES and METAPHORS. At 30 min. past the hour, author Toriano Porter returns to Conversations to update Webb on his career.

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Marissa Wilson and Talk Show Host Jordan Mercedes
Cyrus Webb welcomes author Marissa Wilson to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss her debut novel NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK and what she hopes readers get from the book. At 30 min. past the hour, Jordan Mercedes return to talk about her upcoming Vision Board project and how she is helping others to help themselves.

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Cyrus Webb Presents "The Rhonda Teague Story: Invisible No More"
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes Rhonda Teague to Conversations LIVE! Radio to tell her story of living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), how it impacts not just her but everyone around her as well---and what you need to know about the neurological condition. On June 10, 2004 Teague was bitten by a teen girl at the residential facility she worked at--- thus beginning the years of pain and discomfort. Never heard of the condition? She and over 200,000 and upwards of a million in the USA are left silent many times by lack of knowledge of this syndrome in the medical profession as well as the general public. Through this special presentation, Conversations LIVE! Radio will give her a voice and a unique opportunity to share her story with others. Join the conversation online through the live chat, the switchboard (347.426.3645) and email your questions to Webb at cawebb4@juno.com. This is one discussion you don't want to miss!

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Authors Deatri King-Bey and Shawnise Hadley
Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Deatri King-Bey to talk about her writing career and what's next for her in 2010. At 30 min. past the hour, Webb welcomes author Shawnise Hadley to the program in her first live primetime interview to discuss her book.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Martin Levin
Cyrus Webb welcomes back author Martin Levin to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss the events that led to the writing of his book WE WERE RELENTLESS.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author Kip Kreiling
In a special one-hour edition of Conversations LIVE! Radio, host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Kip Kreiling to discuss his new book THE IMPOSTER? and his battle with addiction. Webb and Kreiling will also discuss what others can do to break the cycle of addiction and answer your questions!

THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --Cyrus Webb Presents "The Patricia Singleton Story: From Victim To Survivor"
With the recent admissions of rape and incest among celebrities like Monique and others, attention is once again being brought on this important topic. Host Cyrus Webb welcomes Patricia Singleton to Conversations LIVE! Radio to share her own story of surviving such abuse and how she is using her experience to help others and continue to heal in the process. The phone lines and chat room will be open for this timely conversation.

THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 @ 8p.m. EST (7p.m. CST/5p.m. PT) --- Author/Poet James Cherry
Cyrus Webb welcomes author James Cherry to Conversations LIVE! Radio to discuss his career as a writer, the messages he hopes to pass on to readers and what's next for him in 2010.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 @ 1p.m. EST (12p.m. CST/10a.m. PT) --- Author Nikki Turner and "Fashion Forward with Gail Ambeau"
At the top of the hour Conversations LIVE! welcomes bestselling author Nikki Turner to discuss her latest book. At 30 min. past the hour, Gail Ambeau hosts "Fashion Forward" with special guest supermodel Miguel Pardomo.

  For information on underwriting a program, advertising or being a guest, contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@Juno.com or 601.896.5616.

(April 15-17, 2010) Recording artist/author Jacki-O Headlines Literacy Events in MS

(Updated schedule included) Shadow Play Entertainment, Conversations Book Club and their literary supporters* are pleased to announce that Recording artist and Bestselling author Jacki-O will be returning to Mississippi April 15-17, 2010 as the headliner for Hip Hop and Books events held throughout the state.

"It's great to be coming back to Mississippi," says Jacki-O. She was last in the state in 2008 promoting her book GROWN & GANGSTA with Conversations Book Club. "The people showed me so much love, and I'm glad to be meeting my fans again and talking about the importance of reading.

Cyrus Webb, President of Conversations Book Club and the founder of Hip Hop and Books, is glad to be working with the artist and author again in the Magnolia State. "Jacki-O and I are not just business associates," says Webb. "She is a friend, and it has been great to see how people have responded to the message in her first book as well as her journey as an entertainer."
Webb was chosen by platinum-selling recording artist C-Murder---the publisher of Jacki-O's first book---to coordinate her first book tour. The two have worked together ever since.

Since her last visit to Mississippi, Jacki-O has been busy on her music, doing shows across the country and working on her autobiography called RELENTLESS. She has also been giving back to the community, becoming an Ambassador for the non-profit group Community Options which works with those with disabilities and becoming the national spokesperson for the Hip Hop and Books Literacy Campaign which encourages reading among the urban community.

During this year's visit, Jacki-O will be visiting schools,libraries and other locations talking about her own experiences, the messages she hopes people get from the book GROWN & GANGSTA as well as the importance of reading and using books to better yourself. "I think one of the most important lessons I have learned from C-Murder and Jacki-O is that you can never judge a book by its cover," says Webb. "Both of them have used their celebrity to empower others and show how you don't have to let your circumstances determnine what you can accomplish in life."

Joining Jacki-O will be Texas authors Jermnine Demouchette (JAMES DEMOUCHETTE VS. THE STATE OF TEXAS), Mr. Mean Mug (TATTOO TEARS) and D. D. Turner (Chronicles of a Hip Hop Legend).

Copies of her book GROWN & GANGSTA will be available for the discounted price of $10 each. Here is the authors' public schedule for Mississippi:

THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010
* 8:30-10:30a.m., Peeples Middle School (Jackson, MS)
* 11:30-1:30p.m., Morrison Academic Center (Jackson, MS)
* NEW! 2:30-4:30p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Subway Restaurant inside Wal-Mart (HWY 18 * Jackson, MS)

* 6-8p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Appetizers Restaurant (3086 HWY 80 E * Pearl, MS)

FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010
* 10-11:30a.m. --- Subway Restaurant (Wal-Mart, HWY 18 * Jackson, MS)

* 1-3p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Pearl Public Library 2416 Old Brandon Road * Pearl, MS)
* 6-7:30p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Appetizers Restaurant (3086 HWY 80 E * Pearl, MS)

* NEW! 8:30-10p.m.: Meet and Greet/Signing @ The Locker Room Lounge (205 Capital St. * Jackson, MS), hosted by Montana Esco

SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2010
* 12-3p.m., Hip Hop and Books Rally at Smith Park (Downtown Jackson, MS) --- musical performances by independent recording artists (including D.I.G. M.E., Spida, Blak Jewel, Kut Supreme, Young Kizzle and more), art exhibit by C. A. Webb and others as well as a meet and greet/signing with authors Jermnine Demouchette and D. D. Turner (Chronicles of a Hip Hop Legend)as well as a special tribute to recording artist C. Watts aka Playa Connected with special guests Lo Watts and Yellow Boy.

* Literary supporters include Jackmove Entertainment, For The People Productions, Real Deal Entertainment, Mugumental Inc., D.I.G.M.E., Hype Magazine, S.T.I.L.L. Magazine, Blacklight Publishing, Hip Hop Gives Back, Vitaminwater of Louisville (KY) courtesy of Herschel Dixon and the Read or Die campaign, HHH Magazine and Hunidracks Energy Drinks.

For interview requests, more information about Jacki-O's visit or any of the events associated with it, contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. Details can also be found at www.hiphoploversread.webs.com or http://www.shadowplayent.com.

(April 15-17, 2010) Recording artist/author Jacki-O Headlines Literacy Events in MS

(April 15-17, 2010) Recording artist/author Jacki-O Headlines Literacy Events In Mississippi

Shadow Play Entertainment, Conversations Book Club and their literary supporters* are pleased to announce that Recording artist and Bestselling author Jacki-O will be returning to Mississippi April 15-17, 2010 as the headliner for Hip Hop and Books events held throughout the state.

"It's great to be coming back to Mississippi," says Jacki-O. She was last in the state in 2008 promoting her book GROWN & GANGSTA with Conversations Book Club. "The people showed me so much love, and I'm glad to be meeting my fans again and talking about the importance of reading.

Cyrus Webb, President of Conversations Book Club and the founder of Hip Hop and Books, is glad to be working with the artist and author again in the Magnolia State. "Jacki-O and I are not just business associates," says Webb. "She is a friend, and it has been great to see how people have responded to the message in her first book as well as her journey as an entertainer."
Webb was chosen by platinum-selling recording artist C-Murder---the publisher of Jacki-O's first book---to coordinate her first book tour. The two have worked together ever since.

Since her last visit to Mississippi, Jacki-O has been busy on her music, doing shows across the country and working on her autobiography called RELENTLESS. She has also been giving back to the community, becoming an Ambassador for the non-profit group Community Options which works with those with disabilities and becoming the national spokesperson for the Hip Hop and Books Literacy Campaign which encourages reading among the urban community.

During this year's visit, Jacki-O will be visiting schools and libraries talking about her own experiences, the messages she hopes people get from the book GROWN & GANGSTA as well as the importance of reading and using books to better yourself. "I think one of the most important lessons I have learned from C-Murder and Jacki-O is that you can never judge a book by its cover," says Webb. "Both of them have used their celebrity to empower others and show how you don't have to let your circumstances determnine what you can accomplish in life."

Joining Jacki-O will be Texas authors Jermnine Demouchette (JAMES DEMOUCHETTE VS. THE STATE OF TEXAS), Mr. Mean Mug (TATTOO TEARS) and D. D. Turner (Chronicles of a Hip Hop Legend).

Here is the authors' public schedule for Mississippi:

THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2010
* 8:30-10:30a.m., Peeples Middle School (Jackson, MS)
* 11:30-1:30p.m., Morrison Academic Center (Jackson, MS)
* 2:30-4p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Medgar Evers Library (4215 Medar Evers Blvd *Jackson, MS)
* 6-8p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Appetizers Restaurant (3086 HWY 80 E * Pearl, MS)

FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010
* 1-3p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Pearl Public Library 2416 Old Brandon Road * Pearl, MS)
* 6-8p.m., Meet and Greet/Signing @ Appetizers Restaurant (3086 HWY 80 E * Pearl, MS)

SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2010
* 12-3p.m., Hip Hop and Books Rally at Smith Park (Downtown Jackson, MS) --- musical performances by independent recording artists (including D.I.G. M.E., Spida, Blak Jewel, Kut Supreme, Young Kizzle and more), art exhibit by C. A. Webb and others as well as a meet and greet/signing with authors Jermnine Demouchette and D. D. Turner (Chronicles of a Hip Hop Legend)as well as a special tribute to recording artist C. Watts aka Playa Connected with special guests Lo Watts and Yellow Boy.

* Literary supporters include Jackmove Entertainment, For The People Productions, Real Deal Entertainment, Mugumental Inc., D.I.G.M.E., Hype Magazine, S.T.I.L.L. Magazine, Blacklight Publishing, Hip Hop Gives Back, Vitaminwater of Louisville (KY) courtesy of Herschel Dixon and the Read or Die campaign, HHH Magazine and Hunidracks Energy Drinks.

For interview requests, more information about Jacki-O's visit or any of the events associated with it, contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. Details can also be found at www.hiphoploversread.webs.com or http://www.shadowplayent.com.

(Sun. April 4, 2010) News From Shadow Play Entertainment

With a new month, Shadow Play Entertainment is gearing up for many exciting events designed for people of all ages and interests. Here is a snapshot of what you should be aware of as we head into a new week... 

*     Shadow Play Entertainment is pleased to release the April 2010 roster for guests appearing on Conversations LIVE! Radio this month. Visit this link: http://conversationslive.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-2010-this-month-on-conversatons.html

*     Congratulations to recording artists/authors Jacki-O and Tray Chaney for being featured in Community Options' newsletter called Choices. To read their interviews in the publication, visit this link: http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/1834759/jacki-o-and-tray-chaney-in-choices-440k?da=y

*     (April 15-17, 2010) Shadow Play's recording artist/author Jacki-O is preparing to return to Mississippi as part of events scheduled with the Hip Hop and Books Literacy Campaign. Joining her will be authors Jermnine Demouchette and Mr. Mean Mug (also of Shadow Play) and guest author D. D. Turner (Chronicles of a Hip Hop Legend). See the details here: http://shadowplayent.blogspot.com/2010/03/april-15-17-2010-rapperauthor-jacki-o.html

*     Shadow Play's actor/author/recording artist Tray Chaney also responded to the death of award-winning journalist and writer David Mills who penned many episodes of The Wire, a show that Chaney was a part of. "I was deeply saddend by the recent passing of David," he said in a statement. "He was a talented writer and advocate for telling real stories. We should all be grateful for his creative genius, and know that he will live on through the many bodies of work he leaves behind."

*     Author Maria Stewart talks to  Cyrus Webb about the mysteious disappearance of her aunt Theresa Ferrara and what led her to write the book LOOKING FOR CLOSURE. Read the interview here, http://authorstaketen.blogspot.com/2010/04/take-ten-author-maria-stewart.html

*    Bestselling author Electa Rome Parks is featured in the most recent webisode for The Write Stuff Literacy Campaign. Watch the interview here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu6yuMFN7yc

*     One of Shadow Play Entertainment's newest projects is working with the Hip Hop group Playa Connected. Read the article about their journey here:  http://shadowplayent.blogspot.com/2010/04/lo-and-yellow-boy-staying-connected.html  

*     Shadow Play Entertainment's Herschel Dixon, the host of "Herschel D's Weekly Sports Wrap-Up", talks about how his battle with weight and depression sidelined his hopes for a professional career in sports---and what he's doing now to fulfillment. Read and listen to his story here, http://shadowplayent.blogspot.com/2010/03/herschel-dixon-pulling-his-own-weight.html

To stay abreast of everything Shadow Play Entertainment is doing across the country, visit www.shadowplayent.com. For more information about how you can get involved, contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.