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Pages & Voices
Hosted by Allen County Public Library · EN
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.
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Pages & Voices: Lisa Morton
4d ago00:43:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode, local author, Feng Shui expert, and podcast host Lisa Morton opens up about her journey into Feng Shui, and the inspiration behind writing her book Aligned at Home: How Feng Shui and Holistic Design can Restore Your Energy and Well-being. She talks about her experience with the publishing process and reflects on the lessons she’s learned along the way. Lisa also shares valuable tips and encouragement for aspiring writers ready to bring their own stories to life.
Transcribe →Pages & Voices: Doug Crandell
3w ago00:42:18Tap to summarizeWabash-born short story author Doug Crandell joined us in the studio to discuss his award-winning new collection, Equipment for the Darkness, recipient of the Spokane Prize in Fiction. In a wide-ranging conversation, Doug reflects on his writing process, the experiences and influences that inspire his work, and the challenges of crafting compelling short fiction. He also offers practical insight into the submission process and shares advice for writers looking to make their work stand out to publishers and literary journals.
Transcribe →Pages & Voices: Ricardo Martinez II
Jun 2200:53:57Tap to summarizeJoin me for a powerful conversation with local author Ricardo Martinez II as we discuss his book, Imagine Listening: Your Worst Day Is Our Everyday. We explore the inspiration behind the book, the origins of his #IAM911 movement, the realities of working in emergency dispatch, and why Ricardo felt compelled to amplify the voices and experiences of 911 professionals.
Transcribe →Pages & Voices: Kelsey Timmerman
Jun 801:02:58Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode of Pages & Voices, I’m joined by New York Times bestselling author Kelsey Timmerman to discuss his latest book, Regenerating Earth: Farmers Working with Nature to Feed Our Future. Kelsey shares stories from his travels, talks about the inspiring farmers he met along the way, and reflects on the powerful lessons he learned about regenerative agriculture.
Transcribe →Pages & Voices: Benjamin Oneal
Feb 900:36:09Tap to summarizeJoin 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.
Transcribe →Pages And Voices: Anna Lee Huber
Jan 2600:42:14Tap to summarizeOn 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.
Transcribe →Pages & Voices: Daniel Williams
Jan 1200:28:17Tap to summarizeJoin 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.
Transcribe →Pages & Voices: Colleen Coble & Denise Hunter
Jan 500:42:01Tap to summarizeCelebrate 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.
Transcribe →Pages & Voices: Brandon Weis
Dec 2900:37:14Tap to summarizeLocal 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.
Transcribe →Pages & Voices: AD Lynn
Dec 1500:36:18Tap to summarizeOn 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.
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