In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Richard Ruesch on his book His Spoken Words (December 3, 2023) This book includes a complete compilation of the spoken words of our Lord Jesus Christ, which are contained in the verses of the New Testament, chronologically arranged from the time when His parents found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the temple teachers, to His final earthly hours when He spoke to the Good Thief, His Mother, to the beloved Apostle John during the time of His Crucifixion, and concluding with His spoken words after His Resurrection and at His Ascension. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/hisspokenwords/

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dr. Bob Sizemore on his book Franciscanism: The Answer to Modernism (November 30, 2023) In a culture of death, St. Francis restores us to life. This book invites the reader into Franciscanism as the answer to Modernism. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/franciscanism/

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Dennis Billy, CSsR, on his book The Divinized Person (November 29, 2023) Scripture tells us that man was created in the image and likeness of God (Gn 1:26). This book explores the meaning of this statement, describing each of us as a living, flesh-and-blood icon, a visible representation intended to lead us to an encounter with the divine. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/divinizedperson/

In this episode of Author to Author, Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Pedro Gabriel on his book Heresy Disguised as Tradition. A widespread assertion in Catholic circles today is that one can disregard the teachings of Pope Francis or the Second Vatican Council if they teach something that seems to go against tradition. Is this the case? In this book, Pedro Gabriel proves that tradition is often confused with novelty. He also shows how several heresies of the past have historically claimed to be more traditional than the living magisterium. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/heresy/

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Rachel Heise on her book Flow Gently Days (November 13, 2023) The author endeavors in this book of poetry to demonstrate an alertness to the divine glorious moments in time that often pass by underappreciated. She encourages all readers to be on the lookout for a trail of lights that leads back to our Heavenly Father and reminds them there is still so much good to be found on that path. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/flowgentlydays/

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Fr. Thomas Kagumisa on his book Translanguaging: Teaching English to Secondary School Students in Tanzania (November 9, 2023) This book is a synthesis of Tanzanian educators’ core beliefs and perspectives on the effectiveness of translanguaging strategies in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to secondary school students. While the existing literature informs and addresses the topic of translanguaging in a general way, the present study does so with a particular focus on the Tanzanian educational context. The data collected from select participants through an online survey confirmed that translanguaging strategies facilitate lesson comprehension, active engagement, satisfaction, and less stress during the lesson. Conversely, adherence to the English Only Policy (EOP) acts as a barrier toward lesson comprehension, causes tension and a stressful atmosphere, and creates fear and lack of confidence, especially among students with little background in literacy. As a solution, the author recommends adapting specific translanguaging techniques such as the use of insertional and alternating methods, creating opportunities for professional development of English educators, and prioritizing instructional strategies that sustain students’ cultural identities. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/translanguaging/

In this episode of Author to Author, Andrew Likoudis talks about editing his grandfather's book Scholars of the Sacred: Dominican Theologians in Late Medieval Byzantium. This in-depth study of the Catholic–Orthodox reunion efforts during the tumultuous 11th–15th centuries reveals the vital role played by the Dominican Order in shaping the theological and political discourse of that era, with a focus on the contributions of prominent Dominican figures such as John Stojkovich of Ragusa, Andrew Chrysoberges, Manuel Calecas, Demetrios Cydones, Thomas Aquinas and many others who played a critical role in the events leading to the Council of Florence. https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/scholarsofthesacred/

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Antony Kolenc on his book Murder at Penwood Manor (October 9, 2023) Xan and Christina embark on a journey to Harwood Abbey, where they reunite with their old friends, Lucy and Joshua. When a brutal murder occurs at nearby Penwood Manor, all evidence points to Laurence, a Crusader recently returned from the Holy Land. Unconvinced of the man’s guilt, Xan and his friends must act swiftly to solve the crime. Who could have committed such a horrible killing, and is anyone safe? Is Laurence tormented by demons, or is he haunted by some other secret? And will Xan be forever changed by the choice Lucy and Christina present to him? https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Penwood-Manor-Harwood-Mysteries/dp/082945554X/

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Bob Sizemore on his book Franciscanism, the Answer to Modernism. (September 22, 2023)

In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Amanda Lauer on her book Royal & Ancient (September 21, 2023) Bronwyn Campbell's end-of-summer plans were simple: wrap up her job at Saint Andrews Country Club, meet her friends one last time at the virtual reality arcade, and move across the country—again—with her father. But when lightning strikes while she's working the club's Saint Andrews Heritage Day, she's transported from an American fairway to the home of golf, The Links at St. Andrews, in Scotland—and in the year 1691, no less. When Iain MacDonald discovers Bronwyn knocked out cold on the seventeenth green, little does he know their meeting would change not only the course of their lives but the course of history. The son of the chieftain of Clan MacDonald, Iain bears the weight of responsibility for his family and his clan's survival on his shoulders. Family drama and the growing discord over religion in Scotland add to the heavy load he carries daily while stepping further into his role as future chieftain. As political events between England and Scotland heighten the conflict surrounding the MacDonald lands, Bronwyn and Iain rely upon their shared faith and growing feelings toward each other for survival. Amid the questions that plague both of them, though, one stands out: How can you be with the one you love if your choice ultimately influences history? https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Ancient-Amanda-Lauer-ebook/dp/B0CHGPNFQT/