So, What's Your Story: Recent Episodes
Salt Water Media
Hosts Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with writers about their craft, struggles and the business of writing.
Author Frank Hopkins joins Steph and Tony to talk about his new series and his approach to marketing indie books
Steph and Tony speak with author Mary Christine Strobel about her book "Stuffing Cotton."
Author Lisa Daliey talks about her latest book, Square Up: 50,000 miles in search of a way home.
Salisbury Poetry Week poet in (virtual) residence Christopher Salerno talks about in forthcoming work, Man Grave.
Publisher Stephanie Fowler talks about a new writing project for children and young adults.
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with Christopher Slavens, author of Roofed Graves of Delmarva.
Authors Stephanie Fowler, Andrew Heller and Tony Russo talk about asking for help when you're stuck and what to do when you get it.
Author Judith Crandell talks with Tony and Steph about her latest work and what it took to get it published.
Richard Peabody talks about running Gargoyle Magazine and his other presses while balancing out writing, teaching and editing.
Poet Gerry LaFemina talks chapbooks, the Western Maryland Indie Lit Festival, and his experiences in publishing and writing.
The people behind Samsara Press, editor R. David Fulcher and managing editor Lisa Flach-Fulcher, discuss the ins and outs of running a small, independent press.
Poets Gail Braune Comorat and Wendy Ingersoll talk about poetry collaboration and publishing.
Kristen Greiner and Kyra Kondis, editor and assistant editor of "So to Speak" join us live from the Western Maryland Indi Lit Festival in Frostburg, Md.
Author Rion Scott speaks with Steph and Tony about, "The World Does Nor Require You" his latest work.
Author Amy Schisler talks to Steph and Tony about her latest work and what it takes to string together a trilogy.
Author Walter Curran talks about his recent novel, poetry and the value of a critique group.
Author Dianna McDonough speaks with Steph and Tony about her newest book, "My Mother's Apprentice."
Author Ross Jones talks with Steph and Tony about his latest book, Elisabeth Gilman: Crusader for Justice.
Author David Yurkovich joins Tony and Steph to talk about his work at Devil's Party Press.
DIANNE PEARCE is an author and founder of Devil’s Party Press. She established the Milton Workshop in 2015 and has been teaching writing courses throughout Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
Author David Dutton talks to Steph and Tony about his new book "One of the Madding Crowd."
Author Jamaad Gould joins Steph and Tony to discuss his latest novel, Immemorial Lives.
Poet Amber Green joins Steph and Tony to talk about bringing honest talk into the classroom.
Jack Clemons talks to Steph and Tony about his new book Safely to Earth: The Men and Women Who Brought the Astronauts Home.
Dogfish Head Poetry Prize winner Becky Gould Gibson speaks with Stephanie and Tony about her latest work, Indelible.
Author Carrie Keene joins Steph and Tony to talk about her work as a midwife and how it influences her writing.
Author Bud Scott talks to Steph and Tony about his new work, "Dead People from the Attic."
Author Susan Ayres Wimbrow joins Steph and Tony to talk about her novel Death Is My Life
Author Jack Freeze joins Steph and Tony to talk about his work in military historical fiction
Poet Nancy Mitchel joins Stephanie and guest host Andrew Heller to talk about her latest collection.
Author Gail Priest joins Steph and Tony to talk about her new short story collection about Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Sophie Kerr winner and York Poet Laureate Emeritus Christine Lincoln joins Steph and tony to talk about character development.
Jane Brice Briddell joins Steph and tony to talk about her manuscript of poetry written in and about Civil Rights-era Washington D.C.
Author Julie Kent joins Steph and Tony to talk about her new novel, NaNoWriMo and how music helps her write.
Dr. Clara Small joins Steph and Tony to talk about her newest book, Compass Points II, which documents prominant African Americans from the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Author/illustrator Timothy Young joins Steph and Tony to talk about publishing pop-up books and his transition from model maker to author.
Writer and painter Michael Sprouse joins Steph and Tony to talk about his recent short story's success.
Poet Gerry LaFemina joins Steph and Tony to talk about contemporty poetry and Salisbury Poetry Week.
Filmmaker Todd DeHart joins Steph and Tony to talk about finding the story in the footage after the fact.
This week, Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo talk about podcasting as another medium for writers.
Dana Kester-McCabe Joins Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo to talk about documenting artists on Delmarva.
Grace Foxwell Murdock joins Steph and Tony to talk about her new Children's Book about manners.
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo are joined by Author Jeff Smith to talk about some of the best shows and topics of 2017.
Author Joan Cooper joins Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo to talk about her return to poetry.
Chris Conway joins Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo to discuss his latest work, "Bag Boys"
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo talk about the most recent Delmarva Review and the regional story submission scene generally.
Jeff Smith joins Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo to talk about teaching writing to children.
Ghostwriter Laurel Marshfield talks about the business of turning other people's voices into her own.
Rehoboth Reimagined anthology editor Cindy Hall joins Tony and Stephanie to talk about the collaborative editorial and publishing process.
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with co-authors Dr. Clara L. Small and Teresa M. Neild
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Kathleen Martens who curated "The Divine Feminine."
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo have friends interview one another about books and reading.
This week Stephanie and Tony have a big announcement and an irrepressible case of the giggles. They're excited to announce that "So What's Your Story?" will be available on Delmarva Public Radio Jan. 7
Jeffrey Smith joins Stephanie and Tony to discuss building characters as well as to break some news about the show during this live podcast recorded 12/9/16 at the Salt Water Media studios
Ashley Cuffee is a spoken word poet who is better known in our Berlin, Maryland community as the poet Ash’iz. From open mic nights to sharing stories through poetry, Ashley is focused on creating a movement. In fact, she is the Executive Director of the n
MICHAEL O'LEARY is equal parts actor and playwright. For twenty years, he was the face and voice of Dr. Rick Bauer on the Emmy award winning CBS daytime show, “Guiding Light.” Now Michael is throwing himself into a new role: his first full length play, “B
Karen Hustib Karydes had a twenty-four-year career at the Arlington County, Virginia Department of Libraries where she focused on adult acquisitions and reference. She then ran the library for inmates inside the Arlington County Detention Center for five
Ann Hymes studied English Literature at Rollins College and Mills College and then completed her graduate studies at Washington College, earning her Master’s Degree in English. Although she chose a career in real estate, Ann maintained a lifelong passion
This week we feature Chris Conway. Although he was born in Connecticut, he grew up in Southern California and graduated from California State Long Beach. Chris spent his career in business, owning and operating several manufacturing operations, but writin
Reverend David Briddell is a retired United Methodist minister, historian, genealogist, and author. David was born and raised in Berlin, Maryland and entered Morgan College in Baltimore, Maryland when he was just 16 years old...
Jeff Smith joins Stephanie and Tony to discuss blogging both as an exercise in writing and an exploration of topics outside the scope of one's normal, every day writing. Also, there's goofiness.
Jane Briddell is a children's author who immigrated from England in the late 1960s. Her latest book, "123 Acorn St." is a whimsical look at the relationship between our things and ourselves.
Bonnie Feldstein, who writes under the name Anna Gill Bonnie was born and raised in N.J. but she mostly is inspired by her experiences living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
This week Stephanie and Tony discuss the ins and outs of independent publishing. Plus, they announce a contest wherein you can win a haiku or limerick.
TONY RUSSO is a local author, podcaster, and beer guy. On this episode, we reveal our first run at a live podcast (or one that was recorded live ) on August 12th. Tony switched chairs from co-host to guest while Jeffrey Smith filled in as co-host.
KIM KASH is a world-traveling freelance writer and author of the locally popular Jamie August novel series. Ocean City and its coastal environs are featured in her work, whether in guidebooks or her fiction novels or mystery plays.
JAMAAD GOULD is a local activist and writer from Salisbury, Maryland who is getting ready to publish his first novel, Uncivil Unity. Jamaad, a 2014 graduate from Bowie State University, hung out with us to talk about his passions for words and music.
BUD SCOTT is a flash fiction magician! He has been writing in the sci-fi, supernatural, and human interest genres for a many years while at the same time practicing the art of the esoteric.
BRYAN RUSSO is modern day Renaissance man - equal parts writer, musician, documentary filmmaker, and creative producer. He has won multiple awards for his journalistic work and continues to share the stage with major musical acts.
Andy Nunez is a local historian and chronicler of weird, unknown, and spooky tales. A Delmarva native, he is an avid treasure hunter and a fan of the sci-fi and pulp fiction genres, which perhaps bleeds into his work about treasures, pirates, & ghosts.
DENISE CLEMONS is a food author from Lewes, Delaware. Her new book, “A Culinary History of Southern Delaware” (History Press, 2016) is coming out in early August. She gave us a little taste (pun intended) of her work when she stopped by to chat with us.
ANN FOLEY of Dogwood Ridge Books and author of several local history books hung out with us to discuss the days of old on Elliott’s Island. Ann’s work is equal parts non-fiction and preservation.
COTY POYNTER is an indie poet from Baltimore, Maryland. Coty takes the honor of being our first poet AND our first guest to come from a long distance to sit down with us.
JOSH DAVIS, reporter and editor with the Ocean City Today, hung out with us last week to discuss journalism, fiction, and balancing the two. Josh is from Berlin, Maryland, and has three published works, the last two with Pretend Genius Press.
Frank E. Hopkins is an indie author with three works of fiction under his belt. In this podcast, we discuss Baby Boomer themes, details upon details, and abandoned homes.
Melissa Reddish is a fiction short-story writer who was recently published by Tailwinds Press. Melissa, a graduate of Washington College, received her MFA from American University and now teaches English at Wor-Wic Community College
Carol K. Psaros has published two historical fiction books that focus on the ecology, culture, and people of Delaware. Carol talked with us about her most recent work, Chickens and Mosquitoes.
Dr. Benjamin Beck, a Smithsonian Institution Scientist Emeritus, is a fiction and science writer who recently published his second novel, Ape. Ben visited the podcast to explore the science behind his novels and how he moved between writing styles.
Jeffrey sat down with us to tell the story of the Mesabi Iron Range in Minnesota and its lasting place in American history.
Kelly Hughes Roberts is a Delmarva cooking and fitness icon who is also passionate about writing. In this podcast, Kelly talked with us about her great passions - food, fitness, kids, and writing.