Words To Mouth

Words To Mouth is an author interview talk show where readers meet authors beyond the printed page…and win FREE books.

Come discover new and seasoned authors and the books they write. Carrie Runnals understands the challenges of being a busy woman juggling work-life balance. She scours the literary market and keeps a pulse on new book releases for you. Hear about the latest must-read novels and nonfiction as Carrie gets the answers to questions you want asked with authors you’d love to meet. She goes beyond the book subject, not only pulling plot and inspiration, but delving deeper into what makes the author tick.

Carrie interviews authors across genres from light chick lit and romance to memoirs, historical fiction, and mystery—even nonfiction books on family and relationships. So, take Words To Mouth along as you multi-task through your active days, then pop on the website and enter to win free copies of the books that most intrigue you. Or if you can’t wait, simply purchase the hardback/paperback copies online through convenient links to top booksellers. Carrie provides both audio and transcribed interviews—so you can access the information in your preferred method—as well as book excerpts and reviews and the opportunity to interact with other book lovers online.

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Attack of the Theater People, Marc Acito

To enter to win a free copy of Attack of the Theater People: Be sure to subscribe to the Words To Mouth e-newsletter ~ That is how I announce winners! Leave a Comment Below or Call 206–309–7318 sharing about your own guerilla theater AND Subscribe to Words To Mouth podcast/blog by clicking the icon to the right or Subscribe to Words To Mouth on iTunes Deadline for entry - February 15th, 2009 midnight, EST U.S. & Canada residents only; No P.O. Box Attack of the Theater People Synopsis:It's 19...

Jun 03, 2023

Still Alice, Lisa Genova

To enter to win a free copy of STILL ALICE: Be sure to subscribe to the Words To Mouth e-newsletter ~ That is how I announce winners! Leave a Comment Below (if you've read the book, tell us who you see playing Alice or any of the other main characters of the book) Call 206-309-7318 and leave a voice mail message sharing something I can play on-air Subscribe to Words To Mouth via the link on my website or on iTunes Deadline for entry - February 30th, midnight, EST U.S. & Canada residents only...

Jun 03, 2023

Cold Pursuit, Carla Neggers

COLD PURSUIT Synopsis New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers leads readers into adeadly chase, where the right step can lead to the truth...and a single misstep spells disaster. A prominent ambassador is killed in a suspicious hit-and-run in Washington, D.C. Hours later, his stepdaughter vanishes in the mountains of northern New England. Back in her hometown of Black Falls, Vermont, to do damage control on her career, Secret Service agent Jo Harper is drawn into the search. But her effo...

Jun 03, 2023

MATRIMONY, Joshua Henkin

Upon editing my conversation with Josh, I realized this interview is as much for writersas it is readers. Josh, foldshis life philosophies and his writing tips adeptly into MATRIMONY and our interview. He isan engaging conservationalist and a natural teacher, not to mention, of course, a gifted writer. How would you summarize Matrimony?(From Josh's website) Jonathan Franzen once said that the better a novel is, the more difficult it is to summarize. The protagonist in Martin Amis's novel The Inf...

Jun 03, 2023

Third Wish, Robert Fulghum

"It's a love story, but in a much larger sense, it's about loving life and wanting as much of it as you can have," says Robert about THIRD WISH For more details and a chance to win a free copy of THIRD WISH, visit The Words To Mouth website.

Jun 03, 2023

ONO, Options Not Obligations by Marc Warnke

Be sure to visit the Words To Mouth website for links and a chance to win a FREE copy of ONO ONO is a Business Book with a Soul (From the ONO website)If you find yourself wanting more time for the things that matter in life—spouse, children, a “higher purpose,” or a hobby you’re passionate about, you want ONO. Too many financial obligations make the juicy things in life harder to have. Options, on the other hand, make them all possible. You get to pick. It’s delicious and available to anyone at ...

Jun 03, 2023

The Second Opinion, Michael Palmer

THE SECOND OPINION"Question Everything" Dr. Thea Sperelakis, diagnosed as a teen with Asperger’s syndrome, has always been an outsider. She has a brilliant medical mind, and a remarkable recall of details, but her difficulty in dealing with hidden agendas and interpersonal conflicts have led her to leave the complex, money-driven dynamics of the hospital, and to embrace working with the poor, embattled patients of Doctors Without Borders. Her father, Petros, is one of the most celebrated interna...

Jun 03, 2023

Rooftops of Tehran, Mahbod Seraji

Come along as Mahbod Seraji leads us on a familiar coming-of-age journey in a distant land threatened with revolution. At times, humorous, at others, heart-wrenching. Open your experience to the universal truths of Middle Eastern culture and see the world--your world--a little differently ~ You’re bound to recognize your brother, your parents, your friend in those once nameless faces and consider ROOFTOP's poignant message of love, courage, grief, and hope. ROOFTOPS OF TEHRAN Book Description fr...

Jun 03, 2023

Postpartum Depression for Dummies & Pregnant on Prozac, by Dr. Shoshanna Bennett, Ph.D.

I interviewed Dr. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. longer ago than I'd like to admit. To be honest, I ran into some editing issues with the sound quality and some phone interference, so I put it on the back burner. After revisiting the interview and all the excellent info Dr. Shosh offers, I inquired some moms on their interest in the content. Many moms were interested in hearing about Postpartum Depression and the treatment. Though it's still not perfect, I re-edited the file and finally posted it. It w...

Jun 03, 2023

EASY ON THE EYES, Jane Porter

Visit The Words To Mouth Website to Enter to Win a FREE Copy of EASY ON THE EYES Easy on the Eyes (from Jane's Website)At 38, Tiana Tomlinson has made it. America adores her as one of the anchors of America Tonight, a top-rated nightly entertainment and news program. But even with the trappings that come with her elite lifestyle, she feels empty. Tiana desperately misses her late husband Keith, who died several years before. And in a business that thrives on youth, Tiana is getting the message t...

Jun 03, 2023

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