Pages & Voices

Join us for a conversation with local author, educator, and writing coach Richard Rooker, co-author of Buses Are a Comin’: Memoir of a Freedom Rider. Richard shares how his longtime friendship with Freedom Rider Charles Person led to their powerful collaboration and why it was so important to tell the story of the youngest of the original Freedom Riders.

Discover the moving narrative of Elsie Ragusin, a Holocaust survivor, through the eyes of her friend, local author Jonathan Watson. This episode explores Jonathan's writing journey for Elsie's Tune: One Last Song to Overcome, his special bond with Elsie, and the motivation behind telling her story of resilience.

Join me as I speak with local author Amanda Lee Moore. We discuss her 2024 science fiction novel, We All Fall Down and where she got the idea for this apocalyptic tale.

On today’s episode of Pages & Voices I sit down with local children’s author, Dori Graham. Listen in as Dori talks about who nurtured her love of writing, the inspiration behind her book, Brave Miss Muffet and what she’s learned on her author journey.

Kenyan native and children’s author, Wambui Mathenge, joins us on Pages & Voices today. We discuss her deep roots in her homeland, the why behind her Amani series, and what’s next for this vibrant author.

Local author, Fairren McLemore, shares about her family’s very personal journey with Incontinentia Pigmenti in her debut children’s book, Shining Through. We talk about her daughter’s health, her writing journey, and the why behind her giving back.

From the Journal Gazette to the New York Times, join me as I talk to Pulitzer Prize winning author Charlie Savage. Listen in to hear his journey from Fort Wayne to Harvard, becoming a Washington correspondent and his writing process for the 2017 release, Power Wars.

In today’s episode of Pages and Voices I sit down with local historian Randy Harter. The author of three local history books, there is a good chance you know of him. Listen in as we talk local history, writing processes, and creating connections.

Join me as I speak with the former Allen County Public Library Director, Jeffrey R. Krull. We discuss his 2022 debut novel, Single Wing and how this coming of age story came to life.

Local, teen author, Cassie Greutman, is the author of the popular Penchant for Trouble series which includes four books. Listen in as Cassie shares her advice on writing a successful fantasy series and what’s next in her busy writing schedule.  

Join us as we talk to local mystery author Mary Ann Koontz. She is the mastermind behind the Darla Kelly mystery/thriller series which began with Shards of Trust in 2017. Since then she has released two more titles in the series and has co-authored three children’s book with her granddaughter Hailey Landreth. Listen in as she discusses the publishing process and how it evolved with each title she released. 

Local, children’s author, Tradara McLaurine, shares about her journey to becoming an author of three children’s books. Join us as she reads from her newest children’s book, I want a Nickname and discusses what she learned while crafting and publishing all three books.  

Journalist, author, and writer Blake Sebring has written seventeen fiction and non-fiction books over the span of his career. On today’s episode Blake shares his journey to becoming one of the longest running Sports Editors with The News-Sentinel and the inspiration behind his newest non-fiction title, Brave at Heart: A Christian Coach’s Journey through Life & Cancer.  

Local author Michelle Gladieux is an executive coach, instructional designer, teacher, and keynote speaker. Join us as we discuss her award-winning book, Communicate with Courage where she shares helpful advice on not only growing as a communicator, but also the steps she took to get her book published. 

Join us as we talk to the current Indiana Poet Laureate (2024-2026) Curtis Crisler. We discuss his latest book of poetry, Doing Drive-Bys on How to Love in the Midwest, his current appointment as Indiana Poet Laureate, and the why behind his poetry.  

Join us as we talk to former Indiana Poet Laureate (2014-2016) George Kalamaras. We discuss his latest book of poetry, What My Hound Dog Is Scenting Through the Sloughgrass Is a Way of Scenting Me: Poems and how this charming book combines two great loves of his life, hound dogs and poetry.

Self-made author Joshua Schipper is a local historian making a big splash with two nationally bestselling books about Fort Wayne, Indiana. Join us as we discuss his process for successfully writing and marketing his books.