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Writing Plays
Sunday, July 20, 2008
With playwright and author Alretha Thomas
Alretha Thomas' plays have received rave reviews. In this high-energy interview, we focus on two of them: a comedy, Reddie Maid Wife, and a drama, Sacrificing Simone.
Interviewee: Alretha Thomas
Host: Paula B.
Date: July 20, 2008
Running time: 53:10
File size: 25 megabytes
Rating: G
Alretha's Web site: DaughterDenied.com
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Makeover #1: Ann Paden and Jim Nevling
Sunday, July 13, 2008
With editor Ann Paden and writer Jim Nevling
We start with writer Jim Nevling and the first chapter of his novel Burned.
Interviewees: Ann Paden and Jim Nevling
Host: Paula B.
Date: July 13, 2008
Running time: 01:10:33
File size: 34 megabytes
Rating: G
The Writer's Voice: The Mystery Excerpts Identified
Sunday, June 29, 2008
With Writing Show host Paula B.
On our March 16th show, I explained the importance of the writer's voice and read 14 mystery examples of distinctive voices.
Now I reveal the identities of the mystery authors and the names of their works.
Interviewee/Host: Paula B.
Date: June 29, 2008
Running time: 17:18
File size: 9 megabytes
Rating: Mentions of sex and drugs
Download and listen to The Writer's Voice Excerpts Identified here
Getting Published, with Jean Tennant: Episode 8
Thursday, June 26, 2008
With author Jean Tennant
Since September of 2006, we’ve been following Jean as she attempts to find an agent to represent her intergenerational novel Karaoke Nights at the Twilight Lounge.
Interviewee: Jean Tennant
Host: Paula B
Date: June 26, 2008
Running time: 52:13
File size: 25 megabytes
Rating: G
Jean Tennant’s Web sites: JeanTennant.com; Midwest Writer
Popularizing Science
Sunday, June 22, 2008
With Diandra Leslie-Pelecky, author of The Physics of NASCAR
Many people think science is irrelevant to their daily lives. This week's guest has a surprise for them.
A group of racecars piloted by the best drivers in NASCAR is turning a corner. Without warning, one of the cars suddenly hits the outside wall. None of the cars touched, there were no engine failures or flat tires. What happened?
This is the question that sparked Diandra Leslie-Pelecky’s interest in the science of NASCAR. Finding the answers to this and other questions took the University of Nebraska, Lincoln professor from behind the scenes at top race shops to the asphalt at Texas Motor Speedway. With exclusive access to the inner workings of NASCAR teams, she brings the science of NASCAR to fans using engaging, high-octane prose.
Interviewee: Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
Host: Paula B.
Date: June 22, 2008
Running time: 59:35
File size: 28 megabytes
Rating: G
Diandra Leslie-Pelecky's Web site: Stock Car Science
Writing the Professional Book
Sunday, June 15, 2008
With Michael Van Ornum, author of Electronic Prescribing: A Safety and Implementation Guide
This week's guest turned issues he faced in his workplace into a how-to book for other healthcare professionals. With an irresistible proposition, he found a publisher instantly, but he soon discovered that was the easy part of getting published.
Interviewee: Michael Van Ornum
Host: Paula B.
Date: June 15, 2008
Running time: 1:11:19
File size: 34 megabytes
Rating: G