Pages & Voices https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com 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. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Arts:Books 1440 episodic Allen County Public Library Allen County Public Library No false https://feed.podbean.com/acplpresentslocalauthors/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16743269/thumbnail_Pages_and_Voices_Cover_Art_yat79j.png Pages & Voices https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com 144 144 Pages & Voices: Benjamin Oneal Pages & Voices: Benjamin Oneal https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-ben-oneal/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-ben-oneal/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/81cfad5d-2793-33fd-b214-d216b308a767 Join me as I talk to Indiana author Ben Oneal on today’s episode of Pages & Voices. Ben is an American fiction author known for dynamic storytelling across multiple genres. His work includes the gripping Benjamin Kroh serial killer thriller series, two thought-provoking science fiction novels—The Serpent's Gift and Rise of the Fallen—and a compelling short story collection titled Hold That Thought. Ben talks about his journey to becoming an author, why he enjoys writing across genres and what’s next in his journey.

]]> Join me as I talk to Indiana author Ben Oneal on today’s episode of Pages & Voices. Ben is an American fiction author known for dynamic storytelling across multiple genres. His work includes the gripping Benjamin Kroh serial killer thriller series, two thought-provoking science fiction novels—The Serpent's Gift and Rise of the Fallen—and a compelling short story collection titled Hold That Thought. Ben talks about his journey to becoming an author, why he enjoys writing across genres and what’s next in his journey.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2169 6 6 full Pages And Voices: Anna Lee Huber Pages And Voices: Anna Lee Huber https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-and-voices-anna-lee-huber/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-and-voices-anna-lee-huber/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/ff4e7e29-5b1e-35f8-93b2-be62c3be621e On today’s episode of Pages & Voices, I am joined by USA Today Bestselling author, Anna Lee Huber. Anna is the author of more than twenty novels, including the Lady Darby Mysteries, the Verity Kent Mysteries, and the Gothic Myths series, as well as Sisters of Fortune: A Novel of the Titanic and the anthology, The Deadly Hours. Listen in as Anna discusses her writing processes, how she keeps her stories straight, and how she became an award-winning Indiana author.

]]> On today’s episode of Pages & Voices, I am joined by USA Today Bestselling author, Anna Lee Huber. Anna is the author of more than twenty novels, including the Lady Darby Mysteries, the Verity Kent Mysteries, and the Gothic Myths series, as well as Sisters of Fortune: A Novel of the Titanic and the anthology, The Deadly Hours. Listen in as Anna discusses her writing processes, how she keeps her stories straight, and how she became an award-winning Indiana author.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2534 6 5 full Pages & Voices: Daniel Williams Pages & Voices: Daniel Williams https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-daniel-williams/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-daniel-williams/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/52d5a656-17f6-383d-8d37-266d07605e11 Join me as I speak with local author Daniel Williams. We discuss his 2018 memoir, My Voice: Faced with Autism, the home he has found in the LGBTQ+ community and why it was important for Daniel to share his story so authentically with others.

]]> Join me as I speak with local author Daniel Williams. We discuss his 2018 memoir, My Voice: Faced with Autism, the home he has found in the LGBTQ+ community and why it was important for Daniel to share his story so authentically with others.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 1697 6 4 full Pages & Voices: Colleen Coble & Denise Hunter Pages & Voices: Colleen Coble & Denise Hunter https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-colleen-coble-denise-hunter/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-colleen-coble-denise-hunter/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/5e264762-aae2-30a7-ac4b-126dd3b69df9 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2521 6 full Pages & Voices: Brandon Weis Pages & Voices: Brandon Weis https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-brandon-weis/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-brandon-weis/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/1a6403ae-9565-3a93-8ed7-e668178b190c 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2234 37 full Pages & Voices: AD Lynn Pages & Voices: AD Lynn https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-a-d-lynn/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-a-d-lynn/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/b108831b-5aeb-3b0d-930b-ed316a39c798 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2178 6 2 full Pages & Voices: Tamika Ford Pages & Voices: Tamika Ford https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-tameka-ford/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-tameka-ford/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/44c1f386-f1e0-3126-9af2-82cb4f65927b 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 1900 6 1 full Pages & Voices: Lucas Gerke Pages & Voices: Lucas Gerke https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-lucas-gerke/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-lucas-gerke/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/31aa3523-0aaf-3201-9bba-b82e50889850 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2420 36 full Pages & Voices: Jamie Ward Pages & Voices: Jamie Ward https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-jamie-ward/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-jamie-ward/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/d26f5b37-9f33-3627-9ce8-a967f4f49c71 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2315 35 full Pages & Voices: Richard Rooker Pages & Voices: Richard Rooker https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-richard-booker/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-richard-booker/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/1159cd10-8cf8-3787-894c-e9e66003e637 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2903 33 full Pages & Voices: Jonathan Watson Pages & Voices: Jonathan Watson https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-jonathan-watson/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-jonathan-watson/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/46ddb28c-bdc4-3a5a-9709-a97de07642b4 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 1677 32 full Pages & Voices: Amanda Lee Moore Pages & Voices: Amanda Lee Moore https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-amanda-lee-ramos/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-amanda-lee-ramos/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/c110e2a2-24a4-3fb0-a7d6-8310f0599013 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 1787 34 full Pages & Voice: Dori Graham Pages & Voice: Dori Graham https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voice-dorigraham/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voice-dorigraham/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/1aed219e-aa08-3088-b42f-55b8c0cb3286 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2711 31 full Pages & Voices: Wambui Mathenge Pages & Voices: Wambui Mathenge https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-wambui-mathenge-1740089626/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-wambui-mathenge-1740089626/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/b56ceb46-957c-3b9e-a73a-cbb1058978aa 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2392 29 full Pages & Voices: Fairren McLemore Pages & Voices: Fairren McLemore https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-fairren-mclemore/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-fairren-mclemore/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/96aba241-4618-3e86-85ab-4fd5cf078a75 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2245 27 full Pages & Voices: Charlie Savage Pages & Voices: Charlie Savage https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-charlie-savage/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-charlie-savage/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/eff1d254-0ee4-3689-b326-1c44886c48f1 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 3268 25 full Pages & Voices: Randolph Harter Pages & Voices: Randolph Harter https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-randolf-harter/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-randolf-harter/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:47:08 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/c78502ec-6ed8-32c2-a5a3-f8370a85d2fe 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2751 24 full Pages & Voices: Jeff Krull Pages & Voices: Jeff Krull https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-jeff-krull/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-jeff-krull/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:53:46 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/c4e0258f-0496-34ad-9354-6d3ef42bfda2 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 3133 23 full Pages & Voices: Sophia Nye Pages & Voices: Sophia Nye https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-sophia-nye/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-sophia-nye/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:46:02 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e2800129-fa73-32d8-b763-311923aa1c20 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 richly imagined worlds.

]]> 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 richly imagined worlds.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2748 26 full Pages & Voices: Francis S. Barry Pages & Voices: Francis S. Barry https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-francis-s-barry/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-francis-s-barry/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:51:37 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/f52e48bd-96b2-3485-a523-bfc32ee1e9ea 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 physical journey along the highway, but his writing journey as well. 

]]> 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 physical journey along the highway, but his writing journey as well. 

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 3109 20 full Pages & Voices: Cassie Greutman Pages & Voices: Cassie Greutman https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-cassie-greutman/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-cassie-greutman/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/97b2a454-049c-3410-8751-37a2f83d1b26 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2142 22 full Pages & Voices: M. A. Koontz Pages & Voices: M. A. Koontz https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-m-a-koontz-1726848327/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-m-a-koontz-1726848327/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/3f73873c-c48d-384d-ad6c-f5a60ebc8ee9 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2321 19 full Pages & Voices: Tradara McLaurine Pages & Voices: Tradara McLaurine https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-tradara-mclaurine/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-tradara-mclaurine/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:17:34 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/ec524cc9-059c-334e-b7f7-545b1e655b4d 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2914 17 full Pages & Voices: Blake Sebring Pages & Voices: Blake Sebring https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-blake-sebring/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-blake-sebring/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:05:13 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/6644c3b3-906a-3328-9504-f3fa0fc86182 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 3728 16 full Pages & Voices: Michelle Gladieux Pages & Voices: Michelle Gladieux https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-michelle-gladieux/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-michelle-gladieux/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:31:34 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/ecefb1c5-abe7-35cd-b6d7-d51f278e3313 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 3422 14 full Pages & Voices: Curtis Crisler Pages & Voices: Curtis Crisler https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-curtis-crisler/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-curtis-crisler/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:51:50 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/60978839-76ae-3551-85d4-5783301a8f70 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 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.  

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 3535 21 full Pages & Voices: George Kalamaras Pages & Voices: George Kalamaras https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-george-kalamaras/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-george-kalamaras/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:34:50 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/303dbafc-10d8-36d6-9929-f1d1250b1698 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2874 10 full Pages & Voices: Joshua Schipper Pages & Voices: Joshua Schipper https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-joshua-schipper/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-joshua-schipper/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:52:20 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/8a4d53dc-b71b-34c1-a9c7-e3431bf65ee1 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2270 13 full Pages & Voices: Sharon Tubbs Pages & Voices: Sharon Tubbs https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-sharon-tubbs/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-sharon-tubbs/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:28:30 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/328ef59b-85c7-38d4-a235-538f0888bfe0 Author, inspirational speaker, and non-profit leader, Sharon Tubbs, talks about her newest non-fiction memoir, They Got Daddy: One Family’s Reckoning with Racism and Faith which was released in January 2023. She also shares helpful advice on publishing and the different ways an author can release their books.

]]> Author, inspirational speaker, and non-profit leader, Sharon Tubbs, talks about her newest non-fiction memoir, They Got Daddy: One Family’s Reckoning with Racism and Faith which was released in January 2023. She also shares helpful advice on publishing and the different ways an author can release their books.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 3056 11 full Pages & Voices: Traci Douglass Pages & Voices: Traci Douglass https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-traci-douglass/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-traci-douglass/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:28:00 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/b4da872e-db33-3341-a9ea-83b3f74631d2 USA Today Bestselling author, Traci Douglass, shares her journey to becoming a Harlequin Romance Novelist. She gives advice on quarrying agents and offers suggestions on what books all budding romance authors should read.

]]> USA Today Bestselling author, Traci Douglass, shares her journey to becoming a Harlequin Romance Novelist. She gives advice on quarrying agents and offers suggestions on what books all budding romance authors should read.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 3258 2 4 full Pages & Voices: Helen Frost Pages & Voices: Helen Frost https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-helen-frost/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-helen-frost/#comments Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:35 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/06981b26-4b1e-355d-844b-f65af1cb84f7 Award winning poet and author, Helen Frost, gives listeners insight into her writing process. She talks about her love of the English language and how teaching and writing have been tightly interwoven throughout her whole life.

]]> Award winning poet and author, Helen Frost, gives listeners insight into her writing process. She talks about her love of the English language and how teaching and writing have been tightly interwoven throughout her whole life.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2950 9 full Pages & Voices: Paula D. Ashe Pages & Voices: Paula D. Ashe https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-paula-d-ashe/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-paula-d-ashe/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 11:49:58 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/cbc73e97-d45f-3eb3-9fea-6b7509bd3d6c Local author, Paula D. Ashe, shares about her journey to becoming an award-winning horror writer. She discusses her book of short stories, We are Here to Hurt Each Other, which was a 2022 Bram Stoker Award Nominee. She also gives tips and advice on learning and growing as a writer.

]]> Local author, Paula D. Ashe, shares about her journey to becoming an award-winning horror writer. She discusses her book of short stories, We are Here to Hurt Each Other, which was a 2022 Bram Stoker Award Nominee. She also gives tips and advice on learning and growing as a writer.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 3001 8 full Pages & Voices: Kayleen Reusser Pages & Voices: Kayleen Reusser https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-kayleen-reusser/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-kayleen-reusser/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:22:26 -0300 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/b0194535-52ef-3da0-bed0-392d465ee2be Self-made author Kayleen Reusser has written professionally for 30 years. She has spent the last ten years interviewing World War II and Vietnam veterans. She has included their stories in four volumes of books. On today's podcast we discuss how that unfolded and what’s next for this busy writer.

]]> Self-made author Kayleen Reusser has written professionally for 30 years. She has spent the last ten years interviewing World War II and Vietnam veterans. She has included their stories in four volumes of books. On today's podcast we discuss how that unfolded and what’s next for this busy writer.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 3015 6 full Pages & Voices: Jaclyn Youhana Garver Pages & Voices: Jaclyn Youhana Garver https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-jaclyn-youhana-garver/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-jaclyn-youhana-garver/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:18:00 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/63b440b8-220e-36c8-9b24-fb7fb121dec4 Author, poet, and journalist Jaclyn Youhana Garver has written in many different formats. On today's episode of Pages & Voices, Jaclyn speaks with us about becoming the novelist she is today.

]]> Author, poet, and journalist Jaclyn Youhana Garver has written in many different formats. On today's episode of Pages & Voices, Jaclyn speaks with us about becoming the novelist she is today.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2532 5 full Pages & Voices: Erica Anderson Senter Pages & Voices: Erica Anderson Senter https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/erica-anderson-senter/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/erica-anderson-senter/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:29:05 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/9eedec59-20dd-33d7-95e7-666bb7101e88 Poet Erica Anderson Senter has been writing poetry for 13 years. She speaks about her journey into writing and publishing her highly personal poetry, which she calls the love of her life.

]]> Poet Erica Anderson Senter has been writing poetry for 13 years. She speaks about her journey into writing and publishing her highly personal poetry, which she calls the love of her life.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2805 4 full Pages & Voices: Angela Jackson-Brown Pages & Voices: Angela Jackson-Brown https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-and-voices-angela-jackson-brown/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-and-voices-angela-jackson-brown/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:15:00 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/024b430d-2929-30b3-bef1-f772a957dd05 Award winning writer, poet, playwright and professor Angela-Jackson Brown gives us insight into her writing process and how she created the fictional town of Parsons, Georgia, which has been featured in two of her four novels.

]]> Award winning writer, poet, playwright and professor Angela-Jackson Brown gives us insight into her writing process and how she created the fictional town of Parsons, Georgia, which has been featured in two of her four novels.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2231 2 full Pages & Voices: Michael Lindvall Pages & Voices: Michael Lindvall https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-michael-lindvall/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-michael-lindvall/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:17:41 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/07c238a3-bb95-3651-912a-7b6541ade5f2 Join us as we talk to one half of the writing duo M.M. Lindvall. Michael shares the process he and his daughter, Madeline Lindvall Randman, use to collaboratively write mystery fiction from two different states.

]]> Join us as we talk to one half of the writing duo M.M. Lindvall. Michael shares the process he and his daughter, Madeline Lindvall Randman, use to collaboratively write mystery fiction from two different states.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2408 3 full Pages & Voices: Carrie Vrabel Pages & Voices: Carrie Vrabel https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-carrie-vrabel/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-carrie-vrabel/#comments Sun, 07 Jan 2024 11:06:37 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/7c67c543-8365-3c30-af5d-315e7bf49e3f Local author Carrie Vrabel shares details of her writing process. She talks about many aspects of self-publishing, which is how she published her 2021 novella, The Place Where Buildings Go. She also gives advice on learning and growing as a writer.

]]> Local author Carrie Vrabel shares details of her writing process. She talks about many aspects of self-publishing, which is how she published her 2021 novella, The Place Where Buildings Go. She also gives advice on learning and growing as a writer.

]]> Allen County Public Library false No 2444 1 full Pages & Voices: Trailer Pages & Voices: Trailer https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-trailer/ https://acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/e/pages-voices-trailer/#comments Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:34:35 -0400 acplpresentslocalauthors.podbean.com/c5f18a9f-e279-3b62-bf84-d04824de4aa5 Welcome to the Allen County Public Library's "Pages & Voices," the podcast that takes you on a journey through the literary landscape of our local community. As a public library, we believe in the power of literature to connect people and communities and to encourage lifelong learning and discovery. 

In each episode, we'll dive deep into the creative minds behind the words, uncovering the stories behind the stories. "Pages & Voices" is more than just a podcast; it's a celebration of the incredible talent that flourishes in our own backyard and a platform for local authors to share their stories with a wider audience. 

Whether you're a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply someone with a passion for the power of storytelling, this podcast is for you.

]]> Welcome to the Allen County Public Library's "Pages & Voices," the podcast that takes you on a journey through the literary landscape of our local community. As a public library, we believe in the power of literature to connect people and communities and to encourage lifelong learning and discovery. 

In each episode, we'll dive deep into the creative minds behind the words, uncovering the stories behind the stories. "Pages & Voices" is more than just a podcast; it's a celebration of the incredible talent that flourishes in our own backyard and a platform for local authors to share their stories with a wider audience. 

Whether you're a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply someone with a passion for the power of storytelling, this podcast is for you.

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