Adam Shepard interview - Tantorious episode 30

Adam Shepard graduated from college in 2006, then set out with nothing more than $25 and the clothes on his back, to prove that the American dream is still alive and well. His book, Scratch Beginnings, is the earnest and passionate account of his journey. In this exclusive interview, Adam explains why he did it and what he learned along the way.

Marc Seifer interview - Tantorious episode 29

Marc J. Seifer is a professor of psychology and the author of more than 70 scientific writings published in numerous magazines. His book, Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla, Biography of a Genius, is the definitive work on the founding father of modern electrical technology. In this exclusive interview, Seifer explains why Tesla has become a cult figure to a new generation of innovators.

Alan Lazar interview - Tantorious episode 28

Alan Lazar is a platinum-selling musician and composer, who has composed music for more than 30 films and television shows. His first novel, Roam, is an insightful and heartwarming story about families, love lost and found, and a special dog named Nelson. In this exclusive interview, he reveals the inspiration for his "novel with music" that includes seven original piano compositions.

Sir Ken Robinson interview - Tantorious episode 27

Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human resources. He is a New York Times bestselling author and received a Knighthood in 2003. His 2001 classic, Out of Our Minds: Learning to Be Creative was recently updated and reissued. Sir Ken explains why creativity is vital to life and business, in this exclusive interview.

Soleil Moon Frye interview - Tantorious episode 26

Soleil Moon Frye was the star of the 1980s sitcom Punky Brewster. Today she is better known as a mom-trepreneur and social media maven, with over 1.4 million followers on Twitter. In her book, Happy Chaos: From Punky to Parenting and My Perfectly Imperfect Adventures in Between, she shares insightful, realistic, in-the-trenches parenting advice, inspiration and fun. She details her journey in this exclusive interview.

Thea Harrison interview - Tantorious episode 25

Thea Harrison is the pen name of author Teddy Harrison. She wrote her first book at age nineteen and had sixteen romance novels published under the name Amanda Carpenter. Her popular Elder Races series includes Dragon Bound, Storm's Heart and Serpent's Kiss. Harrison traces the evolution of the paranormal romance genre, in this exclusive interview.

Marc Eliot interview - Tantorious episode 24

Marc Eliot is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, including highly acclaimed biographies of Walt Disney, Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart. His latest, Steve McQueen: A Biography, takes a definitive look at one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who was named the King of Cool. Eliot reveals his most interesting source of information about the star, in this exclusive interview.