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Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon & Lex Michael discuss what Batgirl stories Joss Whedon should use for the live action film. Plus April Fool’s comic book edition and Marvel’s diversity problem? [...] The post What Batgirl Stories Should Joss Whedon Use for the Live Action Film? | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

James Lott Jr. talks with John Livesay about his book, The Successful Pitch: Conversations About Going from Invisible to Investable. As a funding strategist, John Livesay helps CEOs craft a compelling pitch that engages investors in a way that inspires them to join a startup's team. He is partners with Judy Robinett in Crack the Funding Code which gets founders funded fast. He hosts "The Successful Pitch" podcast with investors from around the world. He is the Pitch Mentor at Startfast.net, the number one accelerator in Upstate New York. After a successful twenty year career in media sales with Conde Nast where he worked [...] The post The Successful Pitch | John Livesay | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon, Lex Michael & Joelle Monique discuss the Marvel comics character Iron Fist before the Netflix show drops on Friday. [...] The post How Does Domino Fit Into Deadpool’s World? | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon, Lex Michael & Joelle Monique discuss the Marvel comics character Iron Fist before the Netflix show drops on Friday. [...] The post Who is Iron Fist? | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Frank Moran and Lacretia Lyon discuss Women in Comics for National Women’s Month. They also talk about Logan, the must-see comic book movie of the year, and X-Men comics troll of Deadpool’s Oscar snub. [...] The post Celebration of Women in Comics | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon, Lex Michael & Joelle Monique discuss the origins of Wolverine and his long association with The X-Men. They also dive into the big comic book news of the week like new Iron Fist comic series from Marvel and the new Guardians of the Galaxy 2 trailer. [...] The post Wolverine: The Definitive History | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Martyn Burke talks about his new novel, Music for Love or War, with Katerina Cozias. According to what we've been told, the source of all knowledge is somewhere just south of Sunset Boulevard. The problem is that Danny has lost the address. So begins Martyn Burke's tragi-comic novel of love and war. Danny, a Canadian sharpshooter, and Hank, in the U.S. Army, have been stationed in Kandahar, but they are in Los Angeles, desperate to find the Hollywood psychic who will reveal the whereabouts of the women they love. Danny is searching for Ariana, the girl he fell in love with in Toronto in [...] The post Martyn Burke | Music for Love or War | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon, Lex Michael & Joelle Monique discuss the origins of Mr. Mxyzptlk, who showed up on this week’s Supergirl, and the 5th dimension he hails from. They also dive into the big comic book news of the week like the tease of Marvel Generations and what big names are headed to print. [...] The post Mr. Mxyzptlk & the 5th Dimension | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Paul Michael Glaser is an actor, director, activist, and author. He is perhaps best known for his role as Detective David Starsky in Starsky & Hutch, a popular television series of the 70s. Glaser later served as Chairman of the Board of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – a nonprofit organization established by his wife, Elizabeth, when she and their children were diagnosed with HIV. He was Chairman of the Board for six years and now serves as Honorary Chairman. With over four decades in the film/television industry, Glaser has turned his attention to his latest project, Chrystallia and the Source of Light [...] The post Paul Michael Glaser | Chrystallia and the Source of Light | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Eric Braeden joins James Lott Jr. to discuss hew memoir, I'll Be Damned: How My Young and Restless Life Led Me to America's #1 Daytime Drama. In this startling candid and poignant memoir, the legendary Emmy Award-winning star of The Young and The Restless, America's #1 soap opera, chronicles his amazing life, from his birth in World War II Germany to his arrival in America to his rise to humanitarian and daytime superstar for the past thirty-five years. For nearly four decades, fans have welcomed the star of television’s number-one daytime show, The Young and the Restless, into their living rooms. While they’ve come [...] The post Eric Braeden | I’ll Be Damned | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Frank Moran, Lacretia Lyon and Lex Michael discuss whom Legion is and what you need to read before you watch the new FX show. Plus an Oscar nominated screenwriter heads to comics, X-Men: Supernova gets a new working title and the hosts discuss their Red Flags as they test out the new game from Skybound just in time for Valentine’s Day. [...] The post A Lesson on LEGION, Red Flags and a 90’s X-Men Throwback | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Shaka Senghor discusses Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison with Paula Bryant Ellis. Shaka Senghor was raised in a middle class neighborhood on Detroit’s east side during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic. An honor roll student and a natural leader, he dreamed of becoming a doctor—but at age 11, his parents' marriage began to unravel, and the beatings from his mother worsened, sending him on a downward spiral that saw him run away from home, turn to drug dealing to survive, and end up in prison for murder at the age of 19, fuming with anger and [...] The post Shaka Senghor | Writing My Wrongs | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts interview Shawn Kirkham, discuss Manifest Destiny and Chris Dingess' open letter for Standing Rock, the announcement of Redneck, and how to get your hands on the 1st ever Skybound exclusive MegaBox. Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman’s creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series, The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur,Thief of Thieves and Clone as well as Witch Doctor, Guarding the Globe and The Astounding Wolf-Man. Since its inception, Skybound has created television shows, merchandise and a wide spectrum of platforms, games and entertainment events (The Walking Dead Escape). Skybound’s successes include the comic behind the [...] The post Interview with Skybound Entertainment Senior VP Shawn Kirkham | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts debate the question: who is the best Robin of all time? And it gets pretty heated. Robin is a superhero in the DC Comics universe. Robin has long been a fixture in the Batman comic books as Batman's partner. The team of Batman and Robin is commonly referred to as the Dynamic Duo or the Caped Crusaders. Conceived as a vehicle to attract young readership, Robin garnered overwhelmingly positive critical reception, doubling the sales of the Batman related comic books. Dick Grayson appeared as the first Robin in 1940; after his becoming of Nightwing, several different youths have appeared as Robin. The early [...] The post Who is the BEST Robin? | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts discuss the Archie comic series. Archie Comic Publications, Inc. is an American comic book publisher headquartered in Pelham, New York. The company is known for its many titles featuring fictional teenagers including Archie Andrews, Jughead Jones, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Sabrina Spellman, and Josie and the Pussycats. The company began in 1939 as MLJ Comics, which primarily published superhero comics. The initial Archie characters (Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge) were created in 1941 by publisher John L. Goldwater and artist Bob Montana, in collaboration with writer Vic Bloom. The [...] The post The Archie Series | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Henry Barajas from Top Cow Productions joins the panel this week. What sets Top Cow apart from the rest of the herd is its fierce commitment to quality entertainment, and an unmatched drive to deliver this entertainment to fans on a consistent basis. This may just sound like "common sense" to some, but those who know the business of comic publishing understand what this truly means. Comic books are unlike any other form of entertainment, and it takes a company that truly understands the art form to allow the medium to flourish in today's market. Top Cow understands this medium better than anybody, which [...] The post Top Cow’s Henry Barajas | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Hosts discuss the work of Howard Shapiro (Hockey Karma). Click Here to Download the Podcast on iTunes Book Circle Online is the world’s first online network with shows dedicated to the intimate discussion and dissection of various books. BCO also features one on one author interviews, and engages fellow fans via social media. BCO Hosts, comprised of authors, writers, critics and media personalities, discuss all aspects of the book from the author’s inspiration and background to chapter by chapter breakdowns. Hosts offer insight and opinions as well as diverse and thought provoking views. Book Circle Online can be seen here on the website [...] The post Interview with Howard Shapiro | The Comic Book Exchange appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Executive Producer, Peter Engel talks with James Lott Jr. about his memoir, I Was Saved by the Bell: Stories of Life, Love, and Dreams That Do Come True. Peter Engel, one of the most prolific producers in television with more than 1,000 episodes produced under his banner, single handedly created the teen sitcom with Saved By The Bell, which he executive produced through all of its many incarnations, and which led to his many other teen series. As if defining and conquering the teen arena wasn't enough, Peter produced the iconic Last Comic Standing, enabling the discovery of an entirely new, fresh generation [...] The post Peter Engel | I Was Saved by The Bell | Author Interviews appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Robin Jones Gunn joins James Lott Jr. and Marissa Serafin to talk about Finding Father Christmas, Engaging Father Christmas, and more. Watch for the 2016 Hallmark Christmas movie, "Finding Father Christmas" based on Robin's Father Christmas novels. You can get a behind the scenes look at the film making process in her book, "How My Book Became a Movie: A True Story". Robin's best-selling, award-winning novels include the Christy Miller series for teens as well as the Sierra Jensen and Katie Weldon series. The characters in these series continue in Christy & Todd: The College Years, The Married Years and soon, The Baby Years. [...] The post Robin Jones Gunn | Finding Father Christmas | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.

Geshe Michael Roach talks about his four step process for personal and professional success, and the effect of differring eastern and western philosophies on America/Chinese business dealings. His new book is called China Love You: The Death of Global Competition. Katerina Cozias interviews. Geshe Michael Roach was born in 1952 in Los Angeles, California to Phillip H Roach and Elizabeth Earle Roach. His father was a builder, and his mother was an elementary school educator and volunteer for social welfare organizations such as the Red Cross. He is one of four brothers, the others being Geoffrey, John, and Phillip George. The family moved to [...] The post Geshe Michael Roach | China Love You | Author Interview appeared first on Book Circle Online.