In The Author's Voice
Jeff Williams, Jennifer Fuller
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In the Author's Voice is a regular web feature of WSIU Public Radio. WSIU hosts talk with local and national author's about their works.
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Apr 20, 2023
Author and Ambassador Meryl Frank talks about her new memoir "Unearthed"
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Ambassador Meryl Frank talks about her new family memoir "Unearthed: A Lost Actress, a Forbidden Book, and a Search for Life in the Shadow of the Holocaust."
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Mar 10, 2023
Author Yvonne Korshak talks about her new novel Pericles and Aspasia
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Yvonne Korshak talks about her new novel "Pericles and Aspasia."
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Mar 4, 2023
Author Dan Hendrickson tells the tale of Brandy: Ballad of a Pirate Princess
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Dan Hendrickson talks about his latest novel Brandy: Ballad of a Pirate Princess.
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Feb 23, 2023
A local author writes a children's book to inspire
WSIU's Brad Palmer visits with children's book author Breanna Churchill about her book, now out in hard cover and paperback.
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Feb 18, 2023
Author Steve Berry talks about his new novel The Last Kingdom
On this edition of In The Author's Voice, Steve Berry talks about his latest Cotton Malone adventure - The Last Kingdom.
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Jan 4, 2023
Author Howard Blum talks about his new book 'The Spy Who Knew Too Much'
A new book by author and investigative journalist Howard Blum takes a closer look at the decade’s old death of a former CIA officer.
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Dec 21, 2022
Author Ernest Thompson talks about his new novel "The Book of Maps"
Playwright, author and actor Ernest Thompson talks about his new novel, "The Book of Maps," in this edition of In The Author's Voice.
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Oct 17, 2022
Rick Steves talks about his new PBS Special
Travel writer and expert tour guide Rick Steves is out with a new PBS TV Special that delves into history of Europe's art and culture.
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Aug 29, 2022
Jeffrey Breslow's new book looks at his life as a game inventor in A Game Maker's Life
Game inventor and toy industry executive Jeffrey Breslow talks about his new book, A Game Maker's Life in this edition of In The Author's Voice.
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Aug 25, 2022
Author Melany Kahn talks about her new children's book Mason Goes Mushrooming
Author Melany Kahn talks with WSIU's Jeff Williams about her new children's book Mason Goes Mushrooming.
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Aug 20, 2022
Gisela Bengfort talks about her new children's book series Wolfy's Adventure
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, A new series of children’s books follows the adventures of two unlikely friends – Wolfy, a young brown rat and Fate, a red shouldered hawk.
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Jul 23, 2022
Brian Cross talks about his new children's book "King Froderick"
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, author, artist, and educator Brian Cross talks about his new children's picture books - "King Froderick of Basschundia" and "King Froderick at War"
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Jun 25, 2022
Steve Berry: The Omega Factor
If you're looking for a good summer read that's part mystery, part treasure hunt, as well as a travelogue through history... you might want to check out Steve Berry's new novel The Omega Factor.
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May 7, 2022
The War on Music: John Mauceri
A new book looks at the history of classical music in the 20th century and the influence that World War I, World War II and the Cold War had on shaping the future of classical music.
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Apr 14, 2022
The Invisible Siege: The Rise of Coronaviruses and the Search for a Cure
For most of history, coronavirus knowledge was limited to a couple of types that caused the common cold. For the past couple of years, the world has dealt with a much different variation.
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Apr 7, 2022
Author Kimberly Gordon Biddle talks about her latest book for children
Southern Illinois native and author Kimberly Gordon Biddle talks about her latest children's book "Darlene's Double Dutch Dreams" for this edition of In The Author's Voice.
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Mar 2, 2022
Author Colin Kersey talks about his new novel - Swimming With The Angels
For this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with author Colin Kersey about his new novel, "Swimming With The Angels."
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Feb 18, 2022
Darius Kamali on Mistake of Identity & Dog Whistling Dixie Past the Graveyard...
If you’d like slightly different perspective on the current state of everything from identity politics, to cancel culture and wokeness… you might want to check out a pair of recent books from author Darius Kamali.
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Nov 25, 2021
A Mayflower descendant talks about the very first Thanksgiving
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, we talk with a descent of the Mayflower on this Thanksgiving Day about the history of the very first Thanksgiving. Roughly 400 years ago English settlers made a peace settlement with the Native Americans that gave birth to the Thanksgiving Holiday we celebrate today. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Paula Fisher, a Mayflower descendant about the arrival of the Mayflower in 1620 and the history of the first Thanksgiving.
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Oct 14, 2021
World Sight Day and impact of Age-related Macular Degeneration
October 14, 2021 is World Sight Day. In this edition of In The Author's Voice we learn about the cause and treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration or AMD. AMD is on eof the leading causes of blindness in the US for adults aged 50 and older. WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Retina Specialist Dr. Rishi Singh of the Cleveland Clinic.
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Sep 29, 2021
National Geographic explores Mysteries of The Solar System
WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.
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Sep 7, 2021
"The Unknown," Martiece Arrington
WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.
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Aug 28, 2021
MS. Adventure: Jess Phoenix
WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.
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Aug 25, 2021
The Last Crystal Trilogy: Frances Schoonmaker
WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.
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Jul 8, 2021
In The Author's Voice: 100 of the Worst Ideas in History
WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.
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Apr 20, 2021
In The Author's Voice: Cate Holahan
Welcome to this edition of In The Author's Voice. Today (4/20/21), a new psychological thriller hits the book stands from author Cate Holahan. "Her Three Lives" tells the story of a family that must discover who the real enemy is after a violent home invasion breaks their trust in one another. WSIU's Jeff Williams talked Holahan about her new novel.
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Feb 23, 2021
In The Author's Voice: Steve Berry
Author Steve Berry's latest installment in his Cotton Malone series is out today (2/23/21). WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Berry about "The Kaiser's Web" for this edition of In The Author's Voice.
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Dec 11, 2020
In "There and Here," Illinois Author Explores Historic Names and Places
WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with author Laurent Pernot about his new book, "There and Here: Small Illinois Towns with Big Names."
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Oct 5, 2020
"Bucky's Dome" Book Authors Hope to Spur Awareness, Funds
WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with authors Cary O'Dell and Thad Heckman about their new book, "Bucky's Dome."
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Sep 24, 2020
In The Author's Voice: Dan Klefstad and "Fiona's Guardians"
WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Illinois News Anchor Dan Klefstad about his novel, Fiona's Guardians.
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Sep 23, 2020
Brandon Derman: Struggles for Climate Justice
So far this year, we've experienced extreme forest fires as well as a very active hurricane season. Brandon Derman is a Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Illinois Springfield. His new book is Struggles for Climate Justice: Uneven Geographies and the Politics of Connection. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Derman about his book and the environmental, political, and social impact of our changing climate.
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Jun 10, 2020
In The Author's Voice: The Evolving Workplace
In The Author's Voice turns its focus on the changing work force in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Apr 25, 2020
In The Author's Voice: Car Safety During the Pandemic
What do you need to know about keeping your car safe during the Coronavirus pandemic? In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Brian Moody, the Executive Editor for Autotrader as he provides tips on minimizng the spread of the virus in your car as well as sharing insights for getting your car serviced or buying a new car.
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Apr 15, 2020
In The Author's Voice: In Two Worlds
Author Ido Kedar's book, In Two Worlds, is the story about a non-speaking autistic teenager who discovers his voice. It's story similar to the real-life story of the author. Ido and his mother, Tracy, recently talked with WSIU's Jeff Williams about Ido's novel and their effort to change how autism is viewed and treated.
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Apr 12, 2020
In The Author's Voice: The Cactus League
Missing baseball? Author Emily Nemens is out with her debut novel The Cactus League. It's a tale of an all star outfielder and the intriguing cast of characters that make up the annual rite of passage known as spring training. WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Nemens about her novel for this edition of In The Author's Voice.
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Feb 25, 2020
In The Author's Voice: Steve Berry's Warsaw Protocol
Fans of former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone can dive into his latest adventure with the release this week of Steve Berry’s new novel, The Warsaw Protocol. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Berry about his latest adventure that takes readers to one of Berry's favorite places - Poland.
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Jan 1, 2020
In The Author's Voice: Sarah Ban Breathnach
As we start a new year and a new decade, author and columnist Sarah Ban Breathnach is out with a revised 25th anniversary edition of her iconic book Simple Abundance and its companion, The Journal of Gratitude.
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Aug 1, 2019
In The Author's Voice: Packaging Away the Planet
An effort is underway by environmental groups to reduce the use and reliance on single-use plastic – things like plastic bottles and those shopping bags that many grocery and retail stores use. In an effort to reduce the plastic footprint, Greenpeace has been urging retail and grocery stores to voluntarily curb their single-use plastics.
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Jul 24, 2019
Southern Illinois Native Pens Second Sci-Fi Thriller
WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Author Jeremy Finley about his book, The Dark Above.
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Jul 17, 2019
In The Author's Voice: The Great Connecting
Right now, only about half the world’s population has access to the internet - but that’s about to change in a big way.
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Mar 9, 2019
In The Author's Voice: Steve Berry - The Malta Exchange
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with author Steve Berry about his new Cotton Malone novel The Malta Exchange.
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Jun 29, 2018
Journalist, Author Jeremy Finley Releases "Darkest Time of Night"
WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with author Jeremy Finley about his new book, "The Darkest Time of Night."
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Jun 21, 2018
In The Author's Voice: Lady Lucy's Laugh Giraffe Journey
So, what is a giraffe's favorite shoe? Answer: Hightops! Just in time for a good summer read for your kids or grand kids is the latest children’s story from long-time educator, and former college president Karen Gross. Her new book, Lady Lucy’s Laugh Giraffe Journey is the latest in her Lady Lucy series.
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May 17, 2018
In The Author's Voice: The Wall and The Gate - Michael Sfard
This week the United States officially opened its US Embassy in Jerusalem. A move, that has generated praise, as well as controversy and unrest in the region. Michael Sfard is a human rights lawyer in Israel and author of the recent book The Wall and The Gate: Israel, Palestine, and the Legal Battle for Human Rights. As an advocate for human rights, he offers a different perspective on the much covered conflict.
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Mar 23, 2018
In The Author's Voice: Kimberly Biddle - LaDonna Plays Hoops
A southern Illinois native is the author of a new children's book. Dr. Kimberly Gordon Biddle grew up in Colp. She now lives in California where she teaches at Sacramento State University. LaDonna Plays Hoops is a picture book that tells the story of a young African-American girl who goes to visit her grandma for a family reunion.
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Mar 20, 2018
In The Author's Voice: Steve Berry -The Bishop's Pawn
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the assignation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After nearly five-decades there remain many unanswered questions surrounding the killing of Dr. King. Author Steve Berry’s new novel, The Bishop’s Pawn, is the latest installment in his Cotton Malone series. It’s a prequel of sorts and tells the back story of the beginning of the Magellan Billet and Cotton’s association with that special Justice Department unit. It also wraps Cotton's latest mystery around the historical intrigue of one of the most pivotal events of the 20th Century - the assignation of MLK.
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Feb 16, 2018
In The Author's Voice: Young China
As China's trillion dollar "Road and Belt" infrastructure initiative continues working to re-shape global trade, a new book, Young China, works to bring a new understanding of China to the world - especially of Chinese millennials known as the Restless Generation. In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with author Zak Dychtwald about his book and his experience with China and its people.
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Sep 21, 2017
In The Author's Voice: Saigon Kids
The Vietnam War was a time of much change in America that still echos through our country's culture nearly 50 years later. Les Arbuckle spent nearly two years of his life growing up in Saigon at the start of the Vietnam War. His father was stationed there and signed on the air Saigon's Armed Forces Radio station. Arbucfkle talks with WSIU's Jeff Williams about being a teenager in Saigon and his new memoir, Saigon Kids: An American Military Brat comes of Age in 1960's Vietnam.
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May 6, 2017
In The Author's Voice: National Geographic - Genius
The May cover story for National Geographic Magazine is Genius. Author and journalist Claudia Kalb delves into the issue exploring where geniuses come from. And, what role does society play in their development or is genius simply a genetic lottery?
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Apr 26, 2017
In The Author's Voice: Laura Benedict - A Paler Shade of Death
This week (Thursday, April 27, 2017) the Mystery Writers of America holds its 71st Annual Edgar Awards in New York City. Named after Edgar Allan Poe, the Edgar Awards honors the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and television published or produced in 2016. Southern Illinois based author Laura Benedict is a finalist in the Best Short Story category for her work "A Paler Shade of Death." WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Benedict about her nominated story and the Edgar Awards.
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Apr 4, 2017
In The Author's Voice: Steve Berry's The Lost Order
New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry is out today (Tuesday, April 4, 2017) with his new novel The Lost Order. It’s the latest in his Cotton Malone series. WSIU’s Jeff Williams talked with Berry about the story and the real life history of the Knights of the Golden Circle that forms the foundation of the tale…
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Mar 29, 2017
In The Author's Voice: Lab Girl
Geo-biologist and research scientist Hope Jahren has spent her scientific career studying plants. Her new memoir Lab Girl chronicles her journey of scientific discovery from playing in her father’s lab as a child to her ground breaking research on trees and plants. It’s an honest and frank look at the life of a research scientist. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Jahren about her work, the book, and trees.
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Feb 25, 2017
In The Author's Voice: Thomas Nickell
Thomas Nickell is an 18 year old classical pianist. This past summer he appeared in recital in London and Italy. He's also played with orchestras in Spain, Poland, and Japan. On Sunday he makes is solo debut at Carnegie Hall where he will give the North American premiere of Britain's contemporary composer David Matthew's Piano Concerto, Op. 111, with the the Orchestra of the Swan.
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Feb 21, 2017
In The Author's Voice: Making The Elephant Man
Welcome to this Edition of In The Author's Voice. In 1980 Jonathan Sanger's first feature film debuted. That movie was The Elephant Man. It starred John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins and John Gielgud. It also helped launch the career of director David Lynch.
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Feb 4, 2017
In The Author's Voice: American Girls
Social media and its influence on today's children presents a disturbing reality. Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Vine, Tinder, and many others form the social media landscape that continues to evolve and intertwine itself into the fabric of our lives - especially the lives and the socialization of today's youth. Writer Nancy Jo Sales is the author of American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers.
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Jan 23, 2017
In The Author's Voice: Dying For Revenge
There’s a new who-done-it series from an author that knows of what she writes. Dr. Barbara Golder is forensic pathologist and an attorney. The first novel in her Lady Doc murders series is Dying for Revenge. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Golder about the book, her work, and its influence on her writing.
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Dec 16, 2016
In The Author's Voice: Forest Fire Ecology
A new study by the John Muir Project shows that fire does important ecological work in forests and it may be time to re-think our federal policy on logging and forest fire suppression. Chad Hanson is a forest fire ecologist and author of the book – The Ecological Importance of Mixed Severity Fires. In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Hanson about the study’s findings and his work as a forest fire ecologist.
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Dec 10, 2016
In The Author's Voice: Kate DiCamillo on Holiday Books for Kids
Bestselling author Kate DiCamillo knows a thing or two about books for young readers. The two-time Newbery Medalist has some recommendations for those buying books for kids this holiday season. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with DiCamillo about what she looks for in books for young readers.
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Nov 24, 2016
In The Author's Voice: Ingredients with George Zaidan
Have you ever wondered what's inside toothpaste? Or nail polish? Or dry erase markers? Well, MIT trained chemist and science Educator George Zaidan has. Ingredients, The Stuff Inside Your Stuff takes a closer look at the science behind everyday things. WSIU's Jeff Williams talked with Zaidan about the series that is featured on National Geographic's YouTube channel.
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Nov 20, 2016
In The Author's Voice: Every Moment of A Fall
When author Carol Miller was a teenager she survived an airplane crash that took the life of her younger sister. For 20-years she carried the guilt of having survived that trauma until a therapy know as EMDR brought her back to life.
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