Special edition of the Northern Lights program "Literature and the Professions in Minnesota: Using Literature as a Basis for Discussion of Issues in the Courts" with proejct co-founders Sandy Lottor and Bob Szulkin.
Interview with Robert Bly, American poet, essayist, author and activist. Bly is the author of "Iron John" and many other works. The interview focuses on Bly's work of poetry "The Night Abraham Called to the Stars"
Interview with Robert Bly, American poet, essayist, author and activist. Bly is the author of "Iron John" and many other works. The interview focuses on Bly's work of poetry "The Night Abraham Called to the Stars"
Interview with children's authors Lise Lunge-Larsen and Judy Stern. Lunge-Larsen is author of "Race of the Birkebeiners" and "The Troll With No Heart in His Body." Judy Stern is author of "P.J. Penguin."
Tom is the author of A Cup of Christmas Tea, a holiday favorite for over 20 years, plus Peef: The Christmas Bearand other Peefbooks, and Up to the Lake. Warren is the illustrator of Tom's books and is author and illustrator of The Next Place, an inspirational journey of hope. Dorothy Molstad of Waldman House Press, publisher of all the books, introduces Tom and Warren as they read and talk about their works at Barnes and Noble in Minneapolis.
Author of the acclaimed Peace Like a River {Atlantic Monthly Press), a national bestselling novel about a Minnesota farm family; interviewed by writer William Kent Krueger at Stillwater Public Library.
Interview with former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Sandra Gardebring as part of the Minnesota Supreme Court Historical Society's oral history project. Gardebring was a justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1991 to 1998. Subjects discussed: her childhood in North Dakota; her decision to attend law school; her entry into Minnesota state politics; her views on feminism; her experiences on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
On the road to Paynesville in West Central Minnesota as two authors with roots in the region talk to interested residents about writing and the prairie culture. Gladys and Don Torbenson interview Dennis Clausen, author of Prairie Son, and Mary Logue, author of Settling, a poetry compilation (both published by Mid-List Press) at the Paynesville Area Center; Marianne Nora, of Mid-List Press, and Janell Hoffman talk about the Prairie Tour.
Special Readings from Book Award nominees: Barton Sutter from Cold Comfort: Life at the Top of the Map; Marjorie Myers Douglas from Barefoot on Crane Island; William Kent Krueger from Iron Lake; and Marsha Wilson Chall from Rttpa Raises the Sttn. Wendy Wustenberg hosts the eleventh annual celebration of Minnesota literature.
Author of "Iron Lake," a mystery set in northern Minnesota and a 1999 book, Boundary Waters; interviewed at the St. Clair Broiler in St. Paul, at the booth where he does most of his writing, by mystery book reviewer Bruce Southworth.
The life and work of acclaimed architect, artist and educator Ralph Rapson, chronicled in a book published by Afton Historical Society Press. The three suthors--Jane King Hession, Rip Rapson and Bruce Wright--are interview by Linda McCracken-Hunt, AIA.
The life and work of acclaimed architect, artist and educator Ralph Rapson, chronicled in a book published by Afton Historical Society Press. The three suthors--Jane King Hession, Rip Rapson and Bruce Wright--are interview by Linda McCracken-Hunt, AIA.
Mystery writer originally from St. Paul, and author of "The Flower Master," "Zen Attitude" and "The Salaryman's Wife" (HarperCollins), the "Rei Shimura" series of suspense novels; interviewed at Micawber's Bookstore in St. Paul by book reviewer Bruce Southworth.
Architect and author of the national best seller, "The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live" (Taunton Press), a 1999 Minnesota Book Award winner which suggests design principles for modern residences; interviewed by Connie Nelson, Star Tribune.
Co-authors of "Soul Types," how the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator can be used to discover and enrich spirituality and add fullness to life. Both are nationally-recognized authors and experts on psychological type and management consultants; interviewed by book reviewer Bruce Southworth.
Mildred's collection of nearly 100 poems and prose, "A World Split Open," was published by the Powderhorn Writer's Festival, which has also published an anthology of local writing, "Close to the Ground;" Mildred is interviewed by Jeannie Piekos, who also leads a discussion of Powderhorn Neighborhood Association's support of community writers and literary arts. Ruth is the author of "Harvest: Collected Poems and Prayers" (recently re-issued by Holy Cow! Press) and a personal memoir, "Bittersweet Berries: Growing Up Jewish in Minnesota;" she is interviewed by writer/literature instructor Patrick O'Donnell.
The internationally renown nature photographer is interviewed at his Ravenwood studio near Ely. Richard Arey talks with Jim about Chased By the Light (NorthWord Press), plus Minnesota: Images of Home, White Wolf, and his National Geographic photo essays.
Author of "Romanoff-Prince of Rogues: The Life & Times of a Hollywood Icon" (Kenwood Publishing), a biography of the flamboyant but shadowy restauranteur, a 1998 Minnesota Book Award nominee; interviewed by Erich Chlist, owner of the Black Forest Inn in Minneapolis.
A fascinating visit to Sumac Press, the world's longest-operating fine press, and an interview with 95-year old printer, publisher and literature teacher Emerson Wulling. At his home in LaCrosse, Emerson talks to Will Powers, Minnesota Historical Society Press, about his long career setting type by hand and printing books on his old hand-fed press.
