Kevin Moore keeps the Christmas spirit with new book

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, so it’s only fitting to mark it with Kevin Moore’s new book, “Christmas Stories, Vol. II.”

Kevin may love Christmas even more than I do, as his new book is a collection of Yuletide-themed short stories, including “a young boy who creates a profound and mystical Christmas for his community, a woman who stumbles upon a mysterious pink gift card filled with unexpected surprises, and a troubled young man who hears the magical sound of snowflakes falling” according to the story synopsis.

Kevin talks about some of his favorite aspects of the stories and how writing one led to another, then another, and wound up as a new book. He employs a technique called ‘lucid dreaming’ which has helped with his writing. Kevin shares how lucid dreaming is done and the insight it has offered to his work.

And of course, we talk about the holiday and why it’s so special to him.

WALLIS talks music videos in the pandemic and the Philly art scene

In this episode, 15 year-old-WALLIS, a singer/songwriter from Philadelphia, talks about how she continued to create and perform during 2020 by writing songs with her father. Her debut single, “Lonely Christmas,” embodies the complexity of the season as people find new ways to be together while staying physically apart.

WALLIS also talks about working with her father on the song, as well as the music video she made with her family and how they worked within the limits brought on by the pandemic. Her song and the music video have been a tremendous success, earning thousands of streams and over 1 million views.

WALLIS has been active in the Philly art scene through her music as well as acting, and she shares some of her experience, including being part of a show at the Walnut Street Theater.

Following this, enjoy Wallis' debut single, “Lonely Christmas.”

Dec. 21, 2018: Jennifer Mlott/The Hubley Case/Natalie Jean

Author J. Lee

Natalie Jean

Just in time for the holiday season, Jennifer Mlott opens the show to talk about her new album “Light Up Christmas” and her love for the holiday season. We talk about the work that went into this, her first album, and her upcoming new music. Jennifer also has a strong dance background that was incorporated into a recent music video. 

Author J. Lee walks us through the planning that went into his debut thriller, “The Hubley Case.” The book begins with the murder of American businessman Peter Hubley, and leads to a worldwide chase involving Special Agent Nikki Benton and Ben Siebert, a rebellious ex-Marine with a questionable past. J. outlines how he crafted the two characters and the importance of proper planning when writing.

Natalie Jean closes this episode out with a look at the new single she released, her musical background with her father, and the many artists she's collaborated with over the years.

Plus, there's a brand new song from Redneck Roughneck, "What You Mean To Me." 

Citywide Blackout, Dec. 1, 2016: Knower/Mark Perry

Author Mark Perry

Louis Cole of the LA-based band Knower calls in to talk about their upcoming performance as part of the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum's RISE music series. The band recently returned from a tour overseas, and Louis shares those stories of what it's like performing on the international stage.

Just in time for the start of the Christmas season, author Mark Perry is on to talk about his book, "Post Mark: Santaâs Misfit Postman.â Mark is one of the 125 authors that will be at the 2016 Rhode Island Author Expo.
In addition to his book, Mark is also the founder of the North Pole Postman, a cool place for kids and adults to communicate with Santa.

Dec. 17, 2015: EBASS/Duchess and the Royal Court/Michael Dutton

Hailey from EBASS and Nick and Zach from In This River with Max and Matt

This week, we welcome Hailey Magee from Emerging Boston Area Singer Songwriters [EBASS] for a special one-hour interview. We'll be talking about the other options for artists to get themselves seen in an era when so many venues are closing.
After that, we talk Nick Ingrisani & Zach Cohen of In This River. They've got a debut album coming out, and we'll have live music just for you!

Our fans in Salem won't want to miss our interview of the night with singer-songwriter Melissa Cote, better known as Duchess and the Royal Court. She's been playing in the city for some time, and she's eager to spread her wings and see what else awaits her.

Author Michael Dutton is on next to talk about his "Christmaville" book series.
"In a town nestled between magic and miracle, snuggled between dream and deja vu, Mary Jane Higgins embarks on a series of perilous journeys, determined to resolve the riddle of Christmasville."
He's got two down and one to go!