Vermont Artists & Authors

Vermont Artists & Authors

Welcome to Vermont Artists and Authors! Where we interview great storytellers and artists from the amazing Green Mountain State.

Episodes

November 23, 2025 29 mins

#PollyIngraham #UnconvertedMemoir #InterfaithMarriage #AuthorInterview #StorycomicPresents #MemoirDiscussion #FaithAndLove #ClergyWifePerspective #PersonalJourney #WritingLife

In this episode I sit down with author Polly Merritt Ingraham to discuss her debut memoir, Unconverted: Memoir of a Marriage. Polly shares her journey of navigating a marriage between an extroverted agnostic and a devout Episcopal bishop. Through candid refle...

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#PaulAndriscin #IsaacKendall #MemoirHistoricalFiction #RevolutionaryWar #MountIndependence #LivingHistory #StorycomicPresents #HistoryBook #AuthorInterview #VermontAuthor #AmericanRevolution #DiaryFiction #HistoryThroughStory #NewBookRelease #HistoricalNarrative

In this episode I welcome Paul Andriscin—a Vermont history educator and author—to discuss his latest historical fiction, The Memoirs of Isaac Kendall. Set during 1776 in th...

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#RobertaHarold #PortraitOfAnUnseenWoman #DadeWyattMysteries #HistoricalFiction #MysteryNovels #VermontAuthors #AuthorInterview #StorycomicPresents #WritingJourney #FemaleProtagonists #HeronIsland #MurderedSleep #LiteraryDiscussion #BookTalk #AuthorInsights

In this episode I sit down with Roberta Harold, the Montpelier-based author behind Portrait of an Unseen Woman and the Dade Wyatt Mysteries series. Roberta shares insights into h...

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Liza Woodruff, a Vermont-based children's book author and illustrator, about her newest picture book, Phil's Big Day. The story follows Phil, a young groundhog grappling with anxiety as he prepares for his big moment on Groundhog Day. Through Phil's journey, Liza addresses the universal theme of facing fears and the importance of support from loved ones.

Liza shared her creative process, from ini...

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#DanDurick #HorrorFiction #SciFiAuthor #TheBridgewaterCollection #DarkMatter #VermontAuthors #BookRelease #LiteraryTalk #AuthorInterview #ScienceFiction #CosmicHorror #NewReleases #BookLovers #ReadMoreHorror #EdgeOfYourSeat

In this riveting episode, we sit down with Vermont's own Dan Durick, an author whose gripping narratives delve into the realms of horror and science fiction, exploring the profound mysteries that define our exis...

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#BrandonBarrows #MysteryWriter #ComicBooks #GraphicNovels #CrimeFiction #ThrillerBooks #LiteraryTalk #AuthorInterview #MysteryAndSuspense #UpcomingBooks #LongBeforeTheyDie #JackHammer #Voyaga #WriterLife #BookRelease #ReadMoreBooks #NovelWriting #Storytelling #CreativeWriting #LiteratureLovers

Join us in an exclusive interview with Brandon Barrows, the acclaimed writer known for his gripping narratives in comics and prose. Today, w...

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#JosephCitro #TheGore #VermontLegends #HorrorNovels #NewEnglandFolklore #SupernaturalStories #BookRelease2025 #LiteraryHorror #FolkloreThursday #MysteryAndSuspense #AuthorInterview #DarkTales #HauntedNewEngland #GhostStories #unexplainedphenomena  Join us in a chilling journey into the unknown with Joseph Citro, as we delve into his latest novel, "The Gore." In this exclusive interview, Citro discusses the haunting inspiration behi...

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#HowardNorman #ComeToTheWindow #LiteraryFiction #HistoricalNovels #AuthorInterview #BookTalk #Memoir #LiteratureLovers #FinalNovel #Storytelling #WritersLife #NovelWriting #BookRelease2024 #LiteraryJourney #CreativeWriting

Join us as we dive into the imaginative world of Howard Norman, an accomplished author celebrated for his evocative storytelling and deep exploration of human experiences. In this exclusive interview, Howard shar...

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#AnnCardinal #NuyoricanAuthors #PuertoRicanWriters #YAhorror #MagicalRealism #LatinoLiterature #BookTalk #AuthorInterview #LiteraryAwards #HorrorBooks #YoungAdultFiction #BookLovers #ReadLatino #AuthorLife #writingcommunity  Join us in an enlightening conversation with Nuyorican author Ann Cardinal, an award-winning writer whose stories delve into horror, magical realism, and the rich tapestry of Puerto Rican heritage. In this inte...

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#LeadershipBites #IanMcCoog #LeadershipDevelopment #EmergingLeaders #LeadershipTheories #HistoricalLeadership #PersonalGrowth #EffectiveLeadership #LeadershipTraining #LeadershipSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #InspirationalLeaders #LeadershipEvolution #NarrativeLeadership #StorytellingInLeadership Dive into the art of leadership with Dr. Ian McCoog as he discusses his book, "Leadership Bites." This interview explores the complex w...

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#MajorTaylor #BlackCyclone #JohnKennedyHoward #CyclingHistory #SportsLegends #RacialBarriers #HistoricalBiographies #AfricanAmericanAthletes #CyclingHallOfFame #PBSspecial #ForgottenHeroes #RaceAndSports #TurnOfTheCenturyAthletes #HistoricalJustice #CyclingLegends Join us for an enlightening conversation with John Kennedy Howard, author and historian, as he dives into the riveting story of Marshall "Major" Taylor in his latest work...

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#StorycomicPresents #RanaTahir #BrianAnderson #CYOATarotDeck #Episode400 #TarotCards #SteampunkTarot #TarotDeckCreation #DiverseTarot #TarotReading #BeginnerTarot #CreativeProcess #Nostalgia #TarotArt #Chooseco #chooseyourownadventure 

Join us for Episode 403 of Storycomic Presents as we delve into the mystical and creative world of tarot with Rana Tahir and Brian Anderson, the dynamic duo behind the new Choose Your Own Adventure T...

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#JimDeFilippi #CrimeNovels #HumorousFiction #StorycomicPresents #SuspensefulBooks #AuthorInterview #CrimeAndComedy #BookLovers #CrimeFiction #writerslife 

I'm your host, Barney Smith from storycomic.com. Today, we're excited to welcome Jim DeFilippi, a master of blending suspense and humor in crime novels such as "Duck Alley," "Blood Sugar," and "Jesus Burned." Dive into our conversation as Jim shares insights on his unique storyte...

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#JLDurona #TheStoneHollowCircle #BergeSisters #MiddleGradeBooks #SpookyStories #KidLit #ChildrensLiterature #StorycomicPresents #AuthorInterview #newbookrelease  I'm your host Barney Smith from storycomic.com. Today, we're thrilled to have J.L. Durona with us again, discussing his latest spooky adventure in the middle-grade series, "The Stone Hollow Circle." J.L. will dive into the eerie woods of Stone Hollow, where mystery and sup...

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#RikPalieri #HandsofTime #CountryRoots #FolkMusic #StorycomicPresents #MusicLegends #CountryMusic #NewAlbumRelease #MusicJourney #traditionalmusic 

I'm Barney Smith, your host from storycomic.com. In this special episode, we are thrilled to chat with the extraordinarily talented Rik Palieri. Rik, a masterful musician and storyteller, is here to discuss his latest album, "Hands of Time," a blend of old traditions and fresh country ...

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#MTAnderson #Nicked #HistoricalFiction #MedievalHeist #SaintNicholas #BookTalk #HistoricalNovels #LiteraryFiction #NewReleases2024 #AuthorInterview #StorycomicPresents #FantasyFiction #QueerLiterature #BookLovers #ReadersOfInstagram

I’m your host Barney Smith from storycomic.com, and today we have the pleasure of diving into the enchanting world of historical fiction with the celebrated author M. T. Anderson. In this episode, Ander...

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#RobMermin #CircusLife #Memoir #CircusArts #StorycomicPresents #CircusHistory #TraditionalCircus #CircusSmirkus #CircusMagic #CircusCulture #CircusBook #AuthorInterview #CreativeJourney #VermontArts #circusworld  Join us on Storycomic Presents for Episode 390, where we are thrilled to welcome back the captivating Rob Mermin, a master of the circus arts and renowned author. Today, Rob shares insights from his latest book, "Circle of...

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#JPeterCobb #SomeThingsArentMeantToBe #VermontStories #RuralLife #FaithAndLiterature #VermontAuthors #StorycomicPresents #BookTalk #LiteraryFiction #LoveStories #MoralDilemmas #AuthorInterview #NewReleases #VermontLife #historicalfiction  Join us as we dive into the complex and poignant world of rural Vermont with the acclaimed author J. Peter Cobb. In this episode, I, Barney Smith of storycomic.com, am thrilled to host a discussio...

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#LeopardFrogArt #Larisa #VermontArt #ExperientialArt #TouchableArt #ArtGallery #GiftShop #CreativeProcess #ArtCreation #ParticipatoryArt #LocalArtists #ArtInterview #StorycomicPresents #ArtInnovation #CommunityArt Welcome to this episode! Join your host, Barney Smith of storycomic.com, as we explore the vibrant world of art and creativity with Lara Johnson, the visionary behind Leopard Frog, a unique art shop nestled between Brattl...

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#Usurpation #MarieStPez #Gentrification #RacialJustice #UrbanRenewal #BlackCommunities #HistoricalFiction #SocialJustice #VermontAuthors #StorycomicPresents #PoliticalFiction #FeministLiterature #CivilRights #UrbanFiction #LesbianHistorian Join us  with the distinguished Vermont author, Marie St. Pez, also known as Mimi Yahn. In this compelling session, we delve into her latest novel, "Usurpation," a gripping story that spans acros...

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