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Conversations with award-winning authors. Presented by the Independent Press Award and the NYC Big Book Award.

Hosted by Gabby Olczak · President, Independent Press Award & NYC Big Book Award

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85 interviews · On the record
Gab Talks

Craig Ford

The Foresight Series

Best-selling author of the A Hacker I Am cybersecurity series on Foresight, a cyberpunk novel series that dives into the world of a hacker.

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Gab Talks

R. Luce

Walking on Nathan's Grave

A contemporary American author and poet whose emotionally raw, socially conscious work spans fiction, poetry, and drama.

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Live from BookCAMP

Stephanie Boag

The Sticky Pineapple Series

Author and fertility advocate giving voice to the emotional and physical realities of infertility and IVF, drawn from her own experience.

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Live from BookCAMP

Sara Fanfarillo

Everlasting

Debut YA fantasy author whose captivating work recently earned her a NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite.

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2026 IPA + 2025 NYC BBA Winner

Gisella Rose

ELIXIR: A Journey into Ancestral Alchemology

Winner of both the 2026 Independent Press Award and the 2025 NYC Big Book Award.

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Independent Press Award

Maria Ingstrom

Restrained: A Journey Through Psychosis as a Doctor

Swedish physician on her winning book in the Psychiatry/Psychology category and the search for compassionate care.

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Independent Press Award

Joseph Howse

Next Year's Snow Series

Gabby Olczak interviews the award-winning author about The Girl in the Water and the Next Year's Snow series.

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Independent Press Award

Jeremy Clift

Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse

The author of the Sci-Fi Galaxy series explores how space colonization might transform humanity.

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NYC Big Book Award

Ivona Olofsson

The Soul of War: Ukraine

Therapist and peace worker shares a profoundly moving account of the human face of conflict, told through Ukraine.

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Independent Press Award

Michael Dow, RN, MS, MHA, MSM

Nurse Florence® Educational Series

Creating accessible medical education books for children.

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NYC Big Book Award

Michael C. Higgins, PhD

Exploring Wine Regions — Mexico

Does Mexico make wine? Very good wine. A look at high-quality Mexican wines, phenomenal cuisine, and extraordinary tourism.

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Independent Press Award

David Benjamin

An Apartment in Paris

The spirited journey of purchasing a Parisian pied-à-terre, blending real estate hurdles with witty cultural observations.

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NYC Big Book Award

Anita Selzer

The Female Gaze in Art and Photography Vol 1

The Australian author returns to discuss her book, winner of the 2025 New York City Big Book Award.

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Independent Press Award

Anita Selzer

The Female Gaze in Art and Photography

Historically, male artists have re-presented women through their eyes. Selzer redresses the imbalance, shining a light on twenty contemporary women artists and photographers across six continents.

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Independent Press Award

Dr. Sherrie Poitier-Liscombe

The Adventures of Sherrie and Chubbie

Bringing social-emotional learning to the forefront and helping children, teens, and families find healing and growth.

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Independent Press Award

Dr. Susan Agbenoto

New Wine: A Journey into Refueling Your Life

A Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling on guiding people through life's most challenging seasons.

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IPA + NYC Big Book Award

Sarah Lynn

Between the Lines

The debut novelist discusses her award-winning book with Gabby Olczak.

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Independent Press Award

Dr. Lynsey Victoria

Goodbye For Now

The unbreakable bond between children and their pets, coping with grief and loss, and cherishing time with loved ones.

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Independent Press Award

Sam L Feldman

Hookups, Hiccups, and Happenstances

A short story collection set during the Sexual Revolution of the 60s and 70s.

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NYC Big Book Award

R.w. Meek

The Dream Collector: Sabrine & Vincent van Gogh

An exploration of the psychological consequences of betrayal and abandonment, and the redemptive power of art.

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Independent Press Award

Lee Woodman

SOULSCAPES

The SCAPES poet explores profound themes connecting the soul and universe with diverse faiths, animal spirits, and the natural world.

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Independent Press Award

Ann M. Mracek

Unpacking the Attic

Gabby Olczak sits down with the award-winning author.

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NYC Big Book Award

David A. Jacinto

Out of the Darkness: A Novel (Courageous Series)

A 19th-century child coal miner rises from poverty and tragedy to change the world — greed, love, sacrifice, faith, and courage.

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NYC Big Book Award

Christina Vitagliano

Every 9 Minutes

The CEO and Founder of Monster Mini Golf shares a candid, no-holds-barred story of surviving child abuse and overcoming it.

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Gab Talks

Allen Northcutt

The Legend of Chris Moose

A fun-filled holiday tale that weaves a whimsical ugly duckling story.

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NYC Big Book Award

G.E. Poole

Infrequent Frequencies, Rare Resonance

A book that challenges nearly everything you've been conditioned to believe about life and reality.

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NYC Big Book Award

Dr. Kimberly Harms

Are You Ready? How to Build a Legacy to Die For

What's your legacy? How to make certain loved ones are emotionally secure, not just financially.

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Gab Talks

Robin Reams

Unlocking Blackbeard's Skeletons; Aboard Blackbeard's Queen

The award-winning author on Blackbeard, one of her favorite historical figures.

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Independent Press Award

Jim Reiman

Negotiation Simplified

Tools and an analytical framework to identify and pursue options, achieve better results, and improve your negotiation skills.

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Independent Press Award

Jeanine Thompson

911 from Your Soul

A former Fortune 50 executive and psychotherapist introduces seven key spiritual principles — The Soul Solution.

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Independent Press Award

Laurel Anne Hill

Fault Zone: Detachment

Thirty-nine interpretations of one word: detachment. Fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry from Fault Zone editors' biennial challenge.

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Independent Press Award

Jennifer Nash

Be Human, Lead Human

A leadership expert and consultant to Fortune 50 organizations on connecting people and performance.

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NYC Big Book Award

Vito DiBarone

BOTHERATION: Part One

Adventure and sci-fi that address universal adolescent issues: friendship, first love, and bullying.

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Independent Press Award

Dr. Josh McConkey

Be the Weight Behind the Spear

Twenty years in America's emergency rooms and 22 years of military service inform these lessons of leadership.

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Independent Press Award

Michael C. Higgins, PhD

Exploring Wine Regions — California Central Coast

Lesser-known areas of California's wine regions where top-level, high-quality wines are produced.

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Independent Press Award

Beth Ann Hooper

The Roots that Clutch

A hauntingly true tale: PhD research on T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound unravels a grandmother's hidden affair with William Carlos Williams.

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Independent Press Award

Etty Burk

Aaron the Different

An uplifting, beautifully illustrated story that sparks discussions about respect, kindness, and acceptance.

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Independent Press Award

Michael Dow, RN, MS, MHA, MSM

Nurse Florence®, Tell Me About the Lungs

Introducing young kids to correct terminology and science concepts to increase children's health literacy.

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Independent Press Award

Barbara Lane

Broken Water: An Extraordinary True Story

Eleven sisters navigate a childhood of abuse, neglect, and separation in the foster care system.

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NYC Big Book Award

Dr. Irv Arenberg

Love and Murder: The Final Days of Vincent van Gogh

How, why, and where Vincent van Gogh was murdered — and how a brilliant cover-up used the false narrative of suicide.

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NYC Big Book Award

Elaine Bapis

Valter of Salt Lake City

A five-plus year collaboration with Valter: a beautifully illustrated coffee-table book with historical prose and over 50 recipes.

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NYC Big Book Award

Terence Ang

Emerging From the Dark... The Untold Stories

A stroke survivor shares his courageous spirit, grit, and determination to build a life. What can you gain after losing so much?

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NYC Big Book Award

Kori Reed

MEN-IN-THE-MIDDLE

Conversations with corporate America's men about gender equity, inviting everyone to move it forward in a new inclusive way.

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NYC Big Book Award

Judy Lannon

Nine Days

Based on a true story: a fictional account of a daughter spending time with her mother during the last nine days of her life.

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NYC Big Book Award

Tony Jeton Selimi

A Path to Excellence

The #1 bestselling, award-winning author reveals a proven path to the highest levels of personal and professional excellence.

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NYC Big Book Award

Arwinder Kaur

Living While Human

How do we live in the world without destroying it? Creating deeper connection with ourselves, others, and the earth.

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Independent Press Award

T.L. Bequette

A Long Time Dead

A criminal defense attorney in Oakland whose practice involves defending those accused of murder.

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Independent Press Award

Todd Wade

Cybercrime

A Chief Information Security Officer with 20+ years in cyber risk management on protecting yourself from cybercrime.

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Independent Press Award

Joseph Howse

The Girl in the Water

Young friends coming of age in Estonia and Ukraine in the last days of the Soviet Union, shaped by war, Chernobyl, and collapse.

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Independent Press Award

Lee Woodman

ARTSCAPES

The SCAPES poet opens up landscapes of the mind, heart, and senses: longing and love, dreams and secrets, notions of home.

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Gab Talks

Alan Sidransky

Incident at San Miguel

Gabby Olczak speaks with the author about his novel.

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Independent Press Award

Shelly Frome

Shadow of the Gypsy

A member of Mystery Writers of America shares insight into his book and his writing craft.

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Independent Press Award

Steve Procko

Rebel Correspondent

Arba F. Shaw's complete original account, enhanced with meticulous research and historical perspective.

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Gab Talks

M. Timothy Murray

Prelude to War, Thumar Saga 3

A conversation about the Thumar Saga, his writings, and upcoming projects.

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Independent Press Award

Don Berg

Schooling for Holistic Equity

Managing the hidden curriculum in K-12 that fails to support the well-being of students and educators.

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NYC Big Book Award

Craig Morgan Porter Rollins

PABLO: The Plate Painter of Mazatlan

A little boy who loves to draw and paint learns from a master, from his village to the Carnival and beyond.

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NYC Big Book Award

Timothy J. Brown, PhD

No One Cheers for Goliath

Obstacles overcome and leadership lessons learned from first-generation African American college student to academic dean.

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NYC Big Book Award

Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin

How My Brain Works

Making "stupid mistakes"? Searching for the right word? Relax — you're not going crazy, and this book is for you.

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Independent Press Award

Michael Dow, RN, MS, MHA, MSM

Nurse Florence, I'm Having Trouble Sleeping

Quality medical information for children, preparing them for courses and jobs in STEM.

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Independent Press Award

Judy Kelly

The Attractiveness of Wisdom

A fiction writing teacher and adjunct professor who presents at conferences, libraries, and meetings.

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NYC Big Book Award

Cheryl Lafferty Eckl

Reflections on Ineffable Love

An award-winning author of 15 books spanning memoir, personal growth, death and dying, inspirational poetry, and spiritual romance.

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NYC Big Book Award

John Albedo

Nutshell (The Brainbow Chronicles)

Physician turned writer Alan B. Hollingsworth on his writing career and anticipation of a television series and film.

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NYC Big Book Award

Kaylin McFarren

Annihilation

The GEHENNA series leads readers into the pit of Hell — a wicked demon and a saintly angel with secret agendas.

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NYC Big Book Award

Tony Jeton Selimi

The Unfakeable Code®

The scientific, psychological, and business impact of wearing masks, feeling stuck, and people-pleasing at home and work.

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NYC Big Book Award

Tobin Marks

Ark of the Apocalypse

Raised in a household of rocket scientists, Marks discusses The Hope Prophecy trilogy and its prequel.

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NYC Big Book Award

Donna E. Lane

This Hallowed Ground

An award-winning author, Christian counselor, spiritual director, and professor spanning fiction, nonfiction, and children's books.

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Independent Press Award

Jamie Andrea Garzot

Unconventional

Taking a chance, following your vision, and thriving as one of California's legal cannabis industry pioneers.

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NYC Big Book Award

Gary Turchin

Through a Broken Window

A coming-of-age saga set in 1964 New Jersey where a 12-year-old's mettle gets tested on and off the baseball field.

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Independent Press Award

Julie Scolnik

Paris Blue

A memoir of first love and becoming an artist — praised by best-selling novelist John Irving.

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NYC Big Book Award

Nancy Regas

The Art of Being a School Counselor

For anyone considering school counseling, just starting out, or feeling stuck in their present position.

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NYC Big Book Award

Ayn Cates Sullivan

Nimue: Freeing Merlin

Celtic myths and legends told traditionally with a twist — each heroine frees herself of centuries of misunderstanding.

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Independent Press Award

Hy Conrad

Callie McFee Mysteries

The writer/producer of Monk and White Collar on his mystery series and writing craft.

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Independent Press Award

C.K. Donnelly

The Kinderra Saga: Trine Rising; Trine Fallacy

Trine Rising has won many literary awards, and Book 2 is following the success of its predecessor.

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Independent Press Award

Carlo Pietro Sanfilippo

AfterLIFE: Waking Up from My American Dream

Change is possible. Feel something is missing? Want to take your life in a different direction?

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NYC Big Book Award

Erika Adams

New Moon's Family

What if the moon really was many moons? A conversation about the picture book born from that question.

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Independent Press Award

Lis Bensley

The Glimpse

A moving, unsentimental tale of the 1950s New York art world and a mother-daughter relationship pivotal to their artwork.

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NYC Big Book Award

Stephen P. Fish

A Call to Reform

What does it mean to be an American? Asserting civil liberties and human rights while being an agent of change.

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Independent Press Award

James A. Ross

Coldwater Revenge

From Hunting Teddy Roosevelt to the Coldwater mystery series — a conversation on books and writing career.

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Independent Press Award

David B. Whitacre

The Seven Gifts

What is your gift? The practicality of understanding what that means.

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Independent Press Award

Dr. Ana Maria Mihalcea, MD, PhD

Light Medicine

Her debut on a new paradigm — the science of light, spirit, and longevity.

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Independent Press Award

Gina Birkemeier, LPC

Generations Deep

Unmasking inherited dysfunction and trauma to rewrite our stories through faith and therapy.

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Independent Press Award

Nati del Paso

Women of Fire and Snow: Short Stories

A Women's History Month conversation about her debut short story collection.

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Independent Press Award

Ruth Kreindler

The Fight for Justice: Lee Kreindler and Lockerbie

The gripping account of the civil litigation over the Lockerbie terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.

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Independent Press Award

Judie Dziezak

Petals from Mars

A memoir of resilience and triumph over adversity.

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Independent Press Award

Eugene Mirabelli

Renato After Alba

Writing for almost sixty years, Gene has enjoyed novels, short stories, journalism, and reviews, and taught for 30+ years.

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Gabby Olczak, host of The Gab Talks
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Gabby Olczak

Gabby Olczak is the President of the Independent Press Award and the NYC Big Book Award, and the voice behind The Gab Talks. She has spent years championing independent authors and publishers around the world.

On the show, she sits down with award-winning writers to talk about the books, the craft, and the stories behind the stories. Interviews are recorded in studio and live from events like BookCAMP.

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