Pages & Voices
Welcome to Pages & Voices, a podcast by the Allen County Public Library! This podcast is dedicated to featuring the works of talented authors within our community and highlighting their unique voices and perspectives. As a public library, we believe in the power of literature to connect people and communities and to encourage lifelong learning and discovery. We are excited to share the incredible talent that exists in our midst, and to provide a platform for local authors to share their stories with a wider audience.
Episodes
Celebrate Pages & Voices turning two with us! This special anniversary episode features two award winning Indiana, Christian Fiction authors, Colleen Coble & Denise Hunter. Best friends and critique partners for 26 years, Denise and Colleen formulated a system that helped them reach their current levels of success. Join us, as we will talk about their friendship and the system that helped them achieve their goals.
Local author, Brandon Weis gives readers a comprehensive account of the year he spent hiking when we discuss his book, This is Gonna Hurt: Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Arizona Trail in a Calendar Year. Tune in to hear details of the hike and why it was important for him to share his experiences in his riveting, self-published book.
On today’s episode of Pages & Voices we get to know local fiction writer AD Lynn. Listen in as she talks about the second book in her popular Harrison University series, Making the Play and, also, gives us a behind the scenes look at writing contemporary romance.
Join me as I speak with local author Tamika Ford about her powerful memoir, Moore to Lyfe. Not only do we discuss her writing techniques, but we talk about her childhood, why she felt it was important to share her story so authentically, and what’s next in her writing journey.
Step into the mind of a science fiction author on his debut novel! Today's episode delves into the creation of Lucas Gerke’s debut novel, tracing the origins of his love for writing, how his craft has developed, and what lies ahead in his science fiction journey.
Meet Jamie Ward, the voice behind 100 Things to Do in Indiana Before You Die and Secret Indiana: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. This episode of Pages & Voices features a conversation with the local travel writer, covering her approach to writing about Indiana, how she entered the travel writing world, and her passion for her work.
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.
In this episode of Pages & Voices, we welcome local author Sophia Nye for an insightful discussion about her writing journey. Sophia shares the inspirations behind her work, her creative process, and the themes that shape her storytelling. As the author of The Sunder the Stars series, Seasons of Scotland series, Warriors of Fianna series, and Cedar Springs series, Sophia crafts captivating stories that transport readers to rich...
Join us as we celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Pages & Voices with a special episode of the podcast. Bloomberg reporter and author, Frank Barry, sat down with me in September to talk about his book, Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of the American Democracy. In it, he details traveling along the Lincoln Highway, in his RV, during Covid. Be sure to listen in to learn more about not only Frank's physica...
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.
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