Author of the novel "Floating Kingdom," a 1998 Minnesota Book Award winner, as well as a collection of short stories, "Glass Houses," a 1996 Minnesota Book Award winner; interviewed by Mark Oyaas, Neerland & Oyaas Inc. and Metro Cable Network Executive Director. Also featured: Owner Allan Kornblum talks about Coffee House Press in Minneapolis.
Patrick Coleman, Minnesota Historical Society, interviews the former Governor and winner of the annual Kay Sexton literary award about his collecting, special collections and generous donations of books, as well as his love and support for Minnesota literature and reading.
Patrick Coleman, Minnesota Historical Society, interviews the former Governor and winner of the annual Kay Sexton literary award about his collecting, special collections and generous donations of books, as well as his love and support for Minnesota literature and reading.
The poet, teacher and musician talks about "Faces of Christmas Past" (Afton Press), reads, plays the piano, and guides a tour of his hometown of Minneota, Minnesota.
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.
Mystery writer and author of the long-running "Carl Wilcox" mystery series, including The Ditched Blonde and Hatchet Job; interviewed by Bruce Southworth.
Community activist and author of Gentle Warriors: Clara Ueland and the Minnesota Struggle for Women Suffrage, published by the MinnesotaHistorical Society Press; interviewed by Mollie Hoben, MinnesotaWomen's Press.
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.
Author of "The Dance Hall at Spring Hill," a collection of short stories from a small Central Minnesota town and a 1997 Minnesota Book Award nominee; interviewed by Catherine Lupori
Journalists and co-authors of "Professor Wellstone Goes to Washington: The Inside Story of Grassroots U.S. Senate Campaign," a 1996 Minnesota Book Award wirmer in the History category; interviewed by attorney Tom Nelson.
Poet and teacher and author of "What They Always Were: Poems," a 1996 Minnesota Book Award nominee; interviewed by Catherine Lupori, College of St. Catherine.
Author of "John Dilinger Slept Here," a facinating account of the St. Paul gangster days of the '30s; interviewed by Mark Oyaas, Neerland and Oyaas, Inc. and Metro Cable Network Board Member
Mystery writer and author of Faint Praise, another in the "Jane Lawless" mystery series and a 1996 Mirmesota Book Award wirmer; interviewed by mystery book reviewer Bruce Southworth. Also featured: Background on Bouchercon 27, the annual World Mystery Convention held in October in St. Paul.
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.
Editor of "Ringing in the Wilderness: Selections from the North Country Anvil," a 1996 Minnesota Book Award Collected Works nominee; interviewed by David Wiggins, Minnesota Historical Society.
Co-authors and editor, respectively, of "Jack and Rochelle: A Holocaust Story of Love and Resistance," a 1996 Minnesota Book Award winner in the Biography category; interviewed by Lynne Bertalmio, Director of Stillwater Public Library.
Special readings from Book Award nominees: Marsha Qualey from her book "Hometown;" Walt Bachman from his book "Law vs. Life;" Lawrence Sutin reading from his afterword to his parents' book "Jack and Rochelle;" and Maryann Weidt from her book "Daddy Played Music for the Cows."
Prominent book buyer and collector, member of the Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library and winner of the Kay Sexton Award at 1996 Minnesota Book Awards; interviewed by Ross Corson.
Author of "The Tree Farm: Replanting a Life," an autobiographical chronicle of the begirming of a new life in the northwoods, originally published in 1977 and recently re-issued by Hungry Mind Press; interviewed by Roger Sween, Mirmesota Library Cooperation Specialist.
Author of "Twin Cities Winter Recreation," is interviewed "on the trail" about his comprehensive guide to the metro area's vast array of cross country trails, dov.'flhill ski and snowboarding areas, winter walking, snow-shoeing, ice skating, sledding, many other activities and pictorial history; interviewed by Dave Carlson.
Author of Twin Cities Winter Recreation, is interviewed "on the trail" about his comprehensive guide to the metro area's vast array of cross country trails, downhill ski and snowboarding areas, winter walking, snow-shoeing, ice skating, sledding, many other activities & pictorial history; interviewed by Dave Carlson.
Authors of "F. Scott Fitzgerald: Toward the Summit," an account of the fascinating life of one of the states' most famous literary figures; interviewed by Margot Fortunato Galt. Also featured: A pictorial look at the 1996 F. Scott Fitzgerald literary celebration in St. Paul.