Episodes
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Author D. A. Reed delivers a message of hope to struggling teens, their parents and educators in her young adult novels "All The Things We Didn't See" and "Nothin' but Gutters and Change."
"There is always help," she said. "As a society, we need to eradicate the stigma around mental illness. I didn't realize it was such a big problem."
After writing twice about difficult issues for teens, Reed realized that she need to be aware, that these problems exist in society.
"People approached me to write about depression and suicide," she said.
At first she balked at the issues, but then Reed buckled up to bring awareness to serious problems that people are struggling with.
"I made sure to write it in a way so it's not that intense that people wouldn't want to read about it," she said.
Reed found a balance between stating the truth correctly while injecting some sarcastic humor into the stories.
"I always try to find that silver lining in difficult situations," she said.
Friday Oct 22, 2021
True crime author Rod Sadler pens ”Killing Women”
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
What could be more frightening than the inevitable release of a serial killer?
A former police officer of 30 years, author Rod Sadler draws on his experience and relationships with the key people involved in the investigation, prosecution, and the defense of East Lansing serial killer Don Miller.
Due to pending changes in Michigan law, Miller could be released as soon as next year when he becomes eligible for parole.
Miller was arrested for the attempted murder of two teenagers in 1978. However, the police quickly realized he was probably responsible for the disappearance of four women.
"Most people had forgotten this," Sadler said. "When Miller gets released, those teenagers will relive that day and each subsequent year. He could be your neighbor."
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Power your NaNo 2021 authors offer tips to win the 50k word challenge
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
With the National Novel Writing Month better known as NaNoWriMo just around the corner, NaNo authors Jean Davis, Sara Shanning, and Kristine Brickey share their insights from their experiences in conquering the word marathon.
According to all the panel participants whether you hit a writers' block, crossroads in the plot, or the midway slump, you just keep on rolling.
"Just keep on writing," Davis said.
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Author Jared Morningstar takes on different aspects of the great American experience ranging from fake patriotism as reflected in the title of the first collection of poems and short stories- "American Fries" to fear in "American Reality."
"American Reality captures the darkness of 2020," Morningstar said. "The fear of politics and our health concerns, but it's not just about Covid."
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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Author Brenda Hasse has participated in the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November multiple times. Her most recent NaNo book is "A Victim of Desperation" based on a true story about human trafficking.
Her most recent book, romantic suspense, is "A Cursed Witch" with a setting in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1828 when body snatchers stole dead bodies from "kirkyards" and sold them to the local medical college for 8 to 10 British pounds.
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