Popular novelist, author of "Rookery Blues," "Dear James" and "The Dean's List," is interviewed by Kay Bonner Nee, who acted in the theatrical adaptation of Hassler's "Simon's Night." Video clips from two Lyric Theatre performances, "Grand Opening" and "Dear James."
Joyce Lyon, Artist and writer and author of Conversations With Rzeszow, images and reflections on her father's life as a Jew in Poland, is interviewed by Steve Benson.
Judith Martin, professor at the University of Minnesota and author of "The Gateway," a historical and architectural look at the buildings and development of Minneapolis' Gateway District; is interviewed by Steve Benson.
Julie Landsman, teacher and author of Basic Needs: A Year With Street Kids In a City School, a first-hand account of dealing with troubled inner-city students, is interviewed by David Lindeman.
Justin O'Brien, Ph.D., consultant in wellness and leadership and author of The Wellness Tree, a book about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, is interviewed by Communications Consultant Linda Hanner.
Karal Ann Marling, Minnesota Public Radio commentator and author of As Seen On TV, a look at American culture as reflected through television of the 1950s, is interviewed by educator and commentator Steve Benson.
Karen Kennelly, CSJ, author of American Catholic Women and President of Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, is interviewed by Margaret Gillespie of Hennepin County Library.
Kelly Simmons, Falcon Press Marketing Agent, and Paul Gruchow, Minnesota nature writer, discuss the book Minnesota on My Mind with Phyllis Pope of Hennepin County Library.
Founder and CEO of LeaderSource, an international leadership and coaching firm in Minneapolis, and author of Leadership From the Inside Out, a practical guide for personal and leadership transformation; interviewed by Dave Elmstrom, staff writer with Twin Cities Business Monthly. Also: Sarah Bell Haberman of Haberman and Associates talks about her role in the marketing and promotion of the book.
Kevin Cwayna, M.D., homeless youth advocate and author of Knowing Where the Fountains Are: Stories and Realities of Homeless Youth; is interviewed by David Lindeman.
Steven DiMenna, Director of "The Great Gatsby" and "Scott and Zelda: The Beautiful Fools" at Great North American History Theatre, talks to playwright Lance Belville and actors Jay Nickerson and Janet Hanson about the two plays which are based on the lives of F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
Larry Millett, architectural critic for the St. Pioneer Pioneer Press, and author of Lost Twin Cities, a pictorial reminiscence of famous historical buildings; is interviewed by Steve Benson.
Author of "Twin Cities Then and Now," talks to David Wiggins, Mirmesota Historical Society, about the dramatic changes in buildings and architecture in St. Paul and Mirmeapolis; he also discusses with reviewer Bruce Southworth his historic Minnesota railroad mystery, "Sherlock Holmes and The Red Demon."
Larry Roupe, local actor and playwright, discusses his performance in "Chief', a play about the life of President Herbert Hoover; interviewed by Mary Lamp.
Lawrence Sutin, author of Divine Invasions, focusing on the science fiction works of Phillip K. Dick, is interviewed by Kay Drache of Hennepin County Library.
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.
Poet and former literature and writing instructor at Southwest State University, talks with Bill Holm and Beth Weatherby at the recent Marshall Writer's Festival about his recent poetry compilation, "Home From the Field," published by Spoon River Press. Sally Childs, Artistic Director for the Lyric Theatre, discusses and shows excerpts of the theatrical adaptation of the book entitled "Old Man Brunner Conntry."
Author of "Shadow Mothers: Stories of Adoption and Reunion" (North Star Press), heartfelt stories from ten women who placed a child for adoption and were reunited years later; interviewed by writer Carol Connolly at Children's Home Society of Minnesota.
Linda Hanner!John Witek, M.D., author and contributor of "When You're Sick and Don't Know Why: Coping with Your Undiagnosed Illness," is interviewed by Cynthia Leines.
Linda Hanner, author of Of Power and Love and Sound Mind: Six Years with Undiagnosed Lyme Disease, talks about her experiences with Jodi Ehlers, reporter for the Owatonna People's Press.
Linda Myers, executive director of The Loft: A Center For Writing and Literature in the Twin Cities, and one of the largest literary organizations in the country; interviewed by author Pat Francisco.
Linda Peavy and Ursula Smith, authors of The Gold Rush Widows of Little Falls, are interviewed by Roger Sween of the Minnesota Office of Library Development and Services.
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."
Author of the novel "Patty Jane's House of Curl," a 1996 Minnesota Award nominee; interviewed by Glenda Martin, Minnesota in the Press. Also featured: A brief visit to the first Small Press Fair at First avenue in Minneapolis.
Lynda Van Devanter, author and editor of Visions of War, Dreams of Peace, a collection of poetry by women who served during the Vietnam War, is interviewed by Jan Feye-Stukas.
Lyn Lacy, author and a media specialist with Minneapolis Public Schools, discusses the teaching of visual literacy with Nancy Kweik of Minneapolis Public Library.
Lynne Rossetto Kasper, author of "The Splendid Table," cooking from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, is interviewed by Cooks of Crocus Hill Director Lois Lee.
Author of "Stopping the Presses: The Murder of Walter W. Liggett," published by University of Minnesota Press, a compelling account of the 1935 murder of the progressive newspaper publisher in Minneapolis who was also the author's father; interviewed by David Braddock, actor Itour guide with Down in History Tours. David also discusses the history and notoriety of St. Paul's Wabasha Caves and tours of local gangster-era sites.
Margot Fortunato Galt, writer and educator and author of The Stan; in History: Writing Your Way Into the American Experience, is interviewed by educator and commentator Steve Benson.
Author of The Worldwide Church of the Handicapped and Other Stories; interviewed by Jack Cole, Metronet and Hennepin County Library Board, and Glenda Martin, MinnesotaWomen's Press. Also featured: A visit to the Coffee House Press "Summer Book Bacchanalia" at the Loring Cafe.
Marjorie Myers Douglas, author of Eggs in the Coffee, Sheep in the Corn, a reflection of life on a rural Minnesota farm; is interviewed by writer Margot Fortunato Galt.
Mark Scannell, author of At a Journal Workshop: Writing to Access the Power of the Unconscious and Evoke Creative Ability, is interviewed by Eileen Cavanagh.
Martha Hellander, author of The Wild Gardener: The Life and Selected Writings of Eloise Butler, a book about the woman who was instrumental in the development of the local wildflower garden, is interviewed by Phyllis Pope Bofferding.
Owner of Park Genealogical Books, publishers and distributors of a wide range of genealogy and local history books, and a volunteer at the Genealogy Help Desk at the Minnesota History Center; interviewed by Denise Carlson, Head of Minnesota Historical Society Reference Dept.
Noted popular mystery writer, plus coverage of some of the exciting panel sessions presented at Bouchercon 27 World Mystery Convention held in St. Paul in October 1996, including a session with Mirmesotans Ron Handberg and John Sandford, a Sherlockian panel, and a "Mysteries On Tape/Online" discussion.
Mary Logue, poet (Discriminating Evidence) and mystery writer (Red Lake of the Heart) is interviewed by Mary Cannon Trone of Once Upon A Crime and Murder One Bookstores in Minneapolis.
Mayme Sevander, author of They Took My Father, an account of her years living in Russia after emigrating from Northern Minnesota in the 1920s, is interviewed by Kathy Enger, Augsburg College Librarian.
Melody Beattie, author of The Lessons of Love: Rediscovering Our Passion For Life When it All Seems Too Hard to Take, along with two books on co-dependency, is interviewed by Lin Maki, Hennepin County Library.
Writer and teacher, whose work and personal stories are chronicled in "Selected Poems: 1965-1995" is interviewed by Olivia Walling, Minnesota Center for the Book.
Michael Fedo, author of One Shining Season, which chronicles baseball players who only enjoyed one successful year in the major leagues, is interviewed by Stew Thomley.
1992 MIDWEST BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, Part 1 "Outstanding Non-Fiction Book Publishers" - Cynthia Leines interviews Sherokee llse of Wintergreen Press; Pat Bell of Cat's-paw Press; and Judy Galbraith of Free Spirit Publishing about various aspects of book publishing.
1992 MIDWEST BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS- Part 2 "The Best in Non-Fiction Book Publishing" - Cynthia Leines interviews MBA Awards Chair Marlin Bree about the winning books and the awards; Donna Montgomery of St. John's Publishing and Marshall Johnson of Fortress Publishing discuss their book awards and publishing activities.
