Twitter Catches an Art Thief

Today and Tomorrow join me and author, Jill Elizabeth Nelson in the virtual world talking about what it takes to become a reluctant art smuggler. You can email us, text us, chirp or purchase her latest book. You can find us here. Or leave comments for us here .

The Reluctant Smuggler:

Looting of archaeological sites is big business in a thriving art and antiquities black market. When a desperate foreign government hires Desiree Jacobs’s security company to stop the hemorrhage, she runs afoul of a deadly art-for-drugs operation. Tony Lucano risks his rising career in the FBI to dive into the international underworld after her. Before either of them can come up for air, they must navigate through a deepening murk of ruthless looters, hair-trigger DEA agents, crooked government agents, and innocent bystanders caught up in an illegal trade beyond their understanding. Even if a miracle delivers Desi and Tony from evil, will their love survive the test?

Complete with a reader’s guide, this third book in the To Catch a Thief series explores the power of hope in the darkest of circumstances.

Call for Writers: Tavis Smiley's Love Wins

Award winning journalist, Tavis Smiley is LOOKING FOR 'UNCONDITIONAL LOVE': needs submissions for new book.

SmileyBooks, the publishing company founded by Tavis Smiley, has launched a national campaign to generate submissions for his next book Love Wins: True Stories of Transformation and Triumph.

The book will be a collection of real life stories that give voice to the transforming power of unconditional love.

"Too often 21st century living has a way of disconnecting us from that divine power within," says Smiley. "Love Wins is an expression of faith that we can reconnect with love's power - to positively transform each other and the world we live in."

The true stories featured in Love Wins will range from 500 to 1,200 words in length. Contributors' bios will be included along with their selection and each author will receive a complimentary autographed first edition copy of Love Wins.

In addition to the entries included in the book, SmileyBooks will feature additional selections on www.tavistalks. com. Click here for submissions guidelines.

In the fall of 2008 when the book is scheduled for publication, Smiley will undertake a Love Wins "unconditional love" tour, inviting regional contributors to join him at events around the country.