There are many truths behind my latest suspense novel, Rough Seas. I explain them in this podcast. Here is the description of the book:

Comedian Charlie Ling seems to have it all. His posts on social media get millions of views. He travels the world, performing on cruise ships. He makes great money. He just married a gorgeous woman. Everything changes, though, when his new bride goes missing. Charlie gets drawn into a world of lust, deceit, organized crime, and international intrigue.

The ship where Charlie works, the Phantom Breeze, is also a hotbed of scandal and drama. Passengers on the luxury liner have no idea what goes on below deck and behind the watertight doors. Sex, extortion, drug smuggling and attempted murder are just the beginning, for officers and crew alike.

Rough Seas is a fun ride. The book takes readers on a fast-paced, exciting trip to Bangkok, Beijing, Myanmar, and Singapore, and into the dark underside of the cruise ship industry.

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Mark Preston was asked to open for the First Lady of Comedy, Phyllis Diller. "I love to refer to Mark Preston as my protégé", said Ms. Diller. "He has one of the strongest, most beautiful voices I have ever heard. He really gets to an audience. He sings, acts, emotes, is handsome...everything".

Mark's unique talent preceded him. He was asked to join the world-famous recording group, 'The Lettermen'. Mark accepted and performed for a total of 11 years with the group. During that time, the group recorded several albums and CDs. There was a campaign to put forward the group's most recent recording "New Directions 2010" with the Les Brown Jr. Orchestra, for 3 Grammy nominations. In 2001, the Lettermen were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame and in early 2020, the group was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
Today Mark Preston is one of the most requested singers on cruise ships all over the world. In addition, he performs for public and private venues all over the world as well.

markprestonsinger.com

David Naster shares some funny stories to just put a smile on your face and hopefully some laughs.

Whether it’s his recent hernia operation, being a first responder or a father, Mike Ditamore knows how to stay amused when the world around him is bemused.

At age 11, Karen Saba and her family moved from Egypt to the United States so she could receive better medical care, go to college, land a good job and become self-sufficient. She went on to get her Masters degree and is presently a technical advisor on disability rights. She works with several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international organizations from around the world. She has worked on several topics related to disability rights such as education and political participation, and she primarily works within the Middle East and North Africa region

The reason she started her consulting company, Safety Analysis and Business Advice, is that she wanted to promote the expertise of People With Disabilities and that they can develop and be a productive force for change and innovation.

Karen’s goal and motivation are for People with Disabilities to believe in themselves, and realize their own ability, so they become comfortable with their disability and able to fight social attitudes.

You are welcome to contact Karen Saba at: saballcinfo@gmail.com

Some of our most favorite podcasts are with Reverend Bob Hill and Rabbi Zedek as we share quotes. Please enjoy the fun we have in our humorous fellowship.

Mark Yonally is the founder and Artistic Director of Chicago Tap Theatre, one of the most critically well-regarded dance companies in Chicago. They perform an annual three-show season in Chicago and tour both throughout America and Europe. Their performances have been chosen as the Top Ten Dance events of the year by the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, SeeChicagoDance and Windy City Media. Their 2016 Time Travel Story Shoe, “TimeSteps” was selected as the Best New Production of 2016 by the Dance Magazine Reader’s Poll. Mark has developed a national and international reputation as a performer, with solo performances in Chicago, Helsinki, Barcelona, New York, Amsterdam and Paris. He has been blessed to have Sam Weber, Sarah Petronio, Dianne Walker, Bill Evans and Billy Siegenfeld as mentors. Mark has also recorded with live musicians, including an appearance with the Polyphonic Spree on their song “Mental Cabaret” and on stage with them at Lollapalooza.

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Mark is a noted educator and has taught at festivals throughout the U.S. and has served on the faculty at Oklahoma City University and Hope College. He is sought after for his multidisciplinary approach to tap teaching, which includes history, basic music theory and an emphasis on jazz music, and has taught in France, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and the United States. Mark is also a published author, with pieces appearing in Dance Spirit, Dance Teacher and Dance Magazine.

https://chicagotaptheatre.com/

Your host, David Naster shares three funny stories how to find the funny in serious situations. We at YJHTL hope it may give some laughs and insights how you can find the funny on your not-so-funny situations.