In The Author's Voice: Recent Episodes
Jennifer Fuller, Jeff Williams
In the Author's Voice is a regular web feature of WSIU Public Radio. WSIU hosts talk with local and national Author's about their works.
(Tom Murphy / tmurphywild.com)Wildlife photographer Tom Murphy has spent much of his career photographing the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park. For this edition of In The Author's Voice, Murphy talks about how he approaches his photography as well as his new book, "Yellowstone Bison: Return of the Last Wild Herd."
In May, the US Postal Service dedicated the American Bison stamp featuring an image of a bison from one of Murphy's photographs. Earlier this month, Murphy's book on the bison of Yellowstone, was published.
On this edition of In The Author's Voice, Friday is World Eosinophilic Esophagitis Day.
Dr. Evan Dellon is the Director of the UNC Center for Esphageal Diseases and Swallowing. He talks about one of the fastest growing digestive diseases in the U.S. EoE affects an estimated 1 in 700 people. It's symptoms include difficulty swallowing, food getting stuck, and pain when eating. EoE can disrupt daily life, create anxiety around meals, and lead to food impaction.
More information about EoE is available from the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders.
( flynnmedia.com)In this edition of In The Author's Voice, author and SIU Law School alum Eric Coulson talks about his novel "The Chrysalis Option."
(WISU / WSIU)On this edition of In The Author's Voice, gerontologist Macie Smith talks about aging and what getting older means.
Macie talks with WSIU's Jeff Williams about how getting older doesn't have to be a negative, if you give yourself permission to approaching aging as a positive.
Mountain Stage Artistic Director Larry Groce(BRIAN BLAUSER brianphoto@yah / MountainStage.org)On this edition of InFocus, Mountain Stage Artistic Director and host Larry Groce talks about an upcoming compilation album that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the program.
For 40-years, Mountain Stage has introduced public radio listeners to the best of live performance music from its home stage in Charleston, West Virginia. In celebration of the show's 40th Anniversary there's a new compilation album that releases on April 19, 2024. Larry talks about Live on Mountain Stage: Outlaws & Outliers.
Mountain Stage airs on WSIU Saturday at 5:00pm and Sunday at 10:00 am.
(Jeff Williams / WSIU)A new book chronicles the origin of public broadcasting as it grew out of the fledgling days of radio and TV in the 1920’s and 30’s.
Josh Shepperd is an assistant professor at the University Colorado Boulder and the Director of the Sound Submission Project at the Library of Congress. He talked with WSIU's Jeff Williams about his book “Shadow of the New Deal: The Victory of Public Broadcasting."
Total Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship Story by Jayme Sandberg( solareclipsebook.com)Just about a month away from the region's second total solar eclipse in seven years, a new children's book helps prepare kids for the big event.
In this edition of In The Author's Voice we talk with Nebraska mom, Jayme Sandberg, who was inspired to write a children's book after experiencing the total solar eclipse in 2017. Her new book is "Total Solar Eclipse: A Stellar Friendship."
You can find out more about the book as well as its associated educational materials at www.solareclipsebook.com.
(Hush Naidoo Jade Photography / Unsplash)Have you ever heard of PAD? Chances are you haven't - even though it is the leading cause of amputations in the U.S. and impacts more than 12-million Americans annually. Peripheral Artery Disease also disproportionately impacts black and brown populations.
A new campaign, Get a Pulse on PAD, aims to raise awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Dr. Anahita Dua, a vascular surgeon and associate professor of surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School about PAD.
More information is available online at https://padpulse.org.
Winter snow at Lake Murphysboro(Kevin Boucher / Kevin Boucher)To escape winter, many birds fly south. But for birds who choose to stay in southern Illinois they've developed some unique ways to cope with the cold.
Nature reporter Kevin Boucher talks with Avian Ecologist Dr. Jeff Hoover of the University of Illinois about some of the ways birds survive winter here in southern Illinois.
(Provided)A new book is out about a southern Illinois family’s struggles with mental illness and the hope it offers for other families experiencing similar struggles.
The author is White County native Kandace Davis.
WSIU's Brad Palmer spoke with her about the book entitled Out of the Night that Covers Me.
(WISU / WSIU)In this edition ofIn The Author's Voice,Shelley Fraser Mickle talks about her new book White House Wild Child: How Alice Roosevelt Broke All the Rules and Won the Heart of America.
The book takes a closer look at the life and times of Alice Roosevelt – the eldest child of President Theodore Roosevelt. President Roosevelt once said that "I can do one of two things – I can be president of the United States or I can control my daughter, Alice. I cannot possibly do both." In that vein, Shelley Fraser Mickle chronicles Alice's larger than life persona.
(WISU / WSIU)On this edition of In the Author's Voice, if you're still searching for that perfect Christmas gift, lifestyle expert Meaghan Murphy talks about what's trending for holiday gift giving and encourages shoppers to buy local.
Murphy is also an advocate of the wholesale online marketplace, Faire, that she says provides local retailers the opportunity to stock the latest trends in holiday gift giving - including a blast from the past.
(WISU / WSIU)MotorTrend is out with it's annual Car of the Year for 2024. WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with MotorTrend Senior Editor Aaron Gold about this year's top pick, the Toyota Prius.
(WISU / WSIU)In this edition of In The Author's Voice we talk with Vicki Cody about her new memoir "Fly Safe: Letters from the Gulf War and Reflections from Back Home."
For more than 30-years Vicki Cody was the anchor for her military family while her husband Dick, an Army Commander and ultimately four-star general, lead an Apache helicopter unit. Her new book looks at the life of a military family through the eyes of a wife and mother as well as those of a father and pilot in combat. It tells their story through the letters they exchanged while he was deployed during the first Gulf War .
In this edition of In The Author's Voice we talk with Chad Boudreaux about his new novel "Scavenger Hunt."
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Mary Pieroni Harper discusses her new book The Sound of Her Voice about the lives of her blind parents.
In this edition of In The Author's Voice we take a closer look at debt and the role it plays in our economy. Richard Vague is a former Secretary of Banking and Securities for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania his new book is the "Paradox of Debt."
On this edition of In The Author's Voice, BBC TV Host and author Dan Schreiber talks about his new book "The Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage Into the World of the Weird."
Kent and Constance Matsumoto discuss their new historical fiction novel Of White Ashes on this edition of In The Author's Voice.
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Ambassador Meryl Frank talks about her new family memoir "Unearthed: A Lost Actress, a Forbidden Book, and a Search for Life in the Shadow of the Holocaust."
WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Frank about the book and her journey to honor the memory of the Holocaust and a beloved family member.
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, A new historical fiction novel takes us back in time in Athenian life to the birth of democracy and the golden age of Athens.
Author and educator Yvonne Korshak talks about her new novel, "Pericles and Aspasia," the story of a general know as the 'first citizen of Athens' and a courtesan with the mind of a philosopher.
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Dan Hendrickson talks about his latest novel Brandy: Ballad of a Pirate Princess.
The story tells the tale of Brandy, the daughter of a notorious pirate and his even more notorious wife, set in the Caribbean in the 1840's against the back drop of the slave trade and the British abolitionist movement.
Author Breanna Churchill holds copies of her work "The Little Bird Who Wanted to Fly"(Breanna Churchill/The Brown Bear Book Club (provided))Breanna Churchill is a graduate of early childhood education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
After becoming a mother, she formed the Brown Bear Book Club, an online resource to empower educators and parents with books and resources for young children.
Now, she’s written her own children’s book, entitled “The Little Bird Who Wanted to Fly.”
WSIU's Brad Palmer had a chance to speak with Breanna about her work.
Breanna will hold a book signing on Saturday, February 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the African American Museum inside the University Mall in Carbondale.
She will host a story time on Saturday, March 11 at the Sallie Logan Public Library in Murphysboro at 11 a.m.
There will be a book signing and story time on April 6 at Kids Korner in Turley Park in Carbondale from 5-6 p.m.
A virtual book tour is scheduled for the week of April 17-21. More details will be available soon.
Breanna will also be at the Science Center in Carbondale on April 29 from 2-3 p.m.
The Brown Bear Book Club can be found on social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Author Steve Berry’s latest adventure novel hits book stands everywhere on Tuesday, February 21st. The Last Kingdom is yet another chapter in the life of former special agent turned rare bookstore owner Cotton Malone. This time, Cotton finds himself in Bavaria in a race against time and history.
WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Berry about the novel for this edition of In The Author’s Voice.
A new book by author and investigative journalist Howard Blum takes a closer look at the decade’s old death of a former CIA officer. The Spy Who Knew Too Much is a work of non-fiction that reads like a John le Carree novel with as much subterfuge as a Mission Impossible movie. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Blum about the book and the story that begins on the Chesapeake Bay in 1978.
Playwright, author and actor Ernest Thompson talks about his new novel, "The Book of Maps," in this edition of In The Author's Voice.
Travel writer and expert tour guide Rick Steves is out with a new PBS TV Special that delves into history of Europe's art and culture.
Travel writer and expert tour guide Rick Steves is out with a new PBS TV Special that delves into history of Europe's art and culture.
Game inventor and toy industry executive Jeffrey Breslow talks about his new book, A Game Maker's Life in this edition of In The Author's Voice.
Author Melany Kahn talks with WSIU's Jeff Williams about her new children's book Mason Goes Mushrooming.
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, A new series of children’s books follows the adventures of two unlikely friends – Wolfy, a young brown rat and Fate, a red shouldered hawk. The new two-book illistrated series is Wolfy’s Adventure from author and grandmother Gisela Bengfort. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Bengfort about her children’s books and their message of courage and empathy.
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, author, artist, and educator Brian Cross talks about his new children's picture books - "King Froderick of Basschundia" and "King Froderick at War"
If you're looking for a good summer read that's part mystery, part treasure hunt, as well as a travelogue through history... you might want to check out Steve Berry's new novel The Omega Factor.
A new book looks at the history of classical music in the 20th century and the influence that World War I, World War II and the Cold War had on shaping the future of classical music. For this edition of In The Author's Voice, renowned conductor and musical scholar John Mauceri talks about his book – "The War on Music: Reclaiming the Twentieth Century," and his plea for reconsideration and reconciliation.
For most of history, coronavirus knowledge was limited to a couple of types that caused the common cold. For the past couple of years, the world has dealt with a much different variation.
Southern Illinois native and author Kimberly Gordon Biddle talks about her latest children's book "Darlene's Double Dutch Dreams" for this edition of In The Author's Voice.
For this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with author Colin Kersey about his new novel, "Swimming With The Angels."
If you’d like slightly different perspective on the current state of everything from identity politics, to cancel culture and wokeness… you might want to check out a pair of recent books from author Darius Kamali.
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, we talk with a descent of the Mayflower on this Thanksgiving Day about the history of the very first Thanksgiving. Roughly 400 years ago English settlers made a peace settlement with the Native Americans that gave birth to the Thanksgiving Holiday we celebrate today. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Paula Fisher, a Mayflower descendant about the arrival of the Mayflower in 1620 and the history of the first Thanksgiving.
October 14, 2021 is World Sight Day. In this edition of In The Author's Voice we learn about the cause and treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration or AMD. AMD is on eof the leading causes of blindness in the US for adults aged 50 and older. WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Retina Specialist Dr. Rishi Singh of the Cleveland Clinic.
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WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.
WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.
WSIU Radio News Updates provides a daily podcast of the top local and state news stories as well as the latest weather information.
Welcome to this edition of In The Author's Voice. Today (4/20/21), a new psychological thriller hits the book stands from author Cate Holahan. "Her Three Lives" tells the story of a family that must discover who the real enemy is after a violent home invasion breaks their trust in one another. WSIU's Jeff Williams talked Holahan about her new novel.
Author Steve Berry's latest installment in his Cotton Malone series is out today (2/23/21). WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Berry about "The Kaiser's Web" for this edition of In The Author's Voice.
WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with author Laurent Pernot about his new book, "There and Here: Small Illinois Towns with Big Names."
WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with authors Cary O'Dell and Thad Heckman about their new book, "Bucky's Dome."
WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Illinois News Anchor Dan Klefstad about his novel, Fiona's Guardians.
So far this year, we've experienced extreme forest fires as well as a very active hurricane season. Brandon Derman is a Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Illinois Springfield. His new book is Struggles for Climate Justice: Uneven Geographies and the Politics of Connection. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Derman about his book and the environmental, political, and social impact of our changing climate.
In The Author's Voice turns its focus on the changing work force in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What do you need to know about keeping your car safe during the Coronavirus pandemic? In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Brian Moody, the Executive Editor for Autotrader as he provides tips on minimizng the spread of the virus in your car as well as sharing insights for getting your car serviced or buying a new car.
Author Ido Kedar's book, In Two Worlds, is the story about a non-speaking autistic teenager who discovers his voice. It's story similar to the real-life story of the author. Ido and his mother, Tracy, recently talked with WSIU's Jeff Williams about Ido's novel and their effort to change how autism is viewed and treated.
Missing baseball? Author Emily Nemens is out with her debut novel The Cactus League. It's a tale of an all star outfielder and the intriguing cast of characters that make up the annual rite of passage known as spring training. WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Nemens about her novel for this edition of In The Author's Voice.
Fans of former Justice Department agent Cotton Malone can dive into his latest adventure with the release this week of Steve Berry’s new novel, The Warsaw Protocol. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Berry about his latest adventure that takes readers to one of Berry's favorite places - Poland.
As we start a new year and a new decade, author and columnist Sarah Ban Breathnach is out with a revised 25th anniversary edition of her iconic book Simple Abundance and its companion, The Journal of Gratitude.
An effort is underway by environmental groups to reduce the use and reliance on single-use plastic – things like plastic bottles and those shopping bags that many grocery and retail stores use. In an effort to reduce the plastic footprint, Greenpeace has been urging retail and grocery stores to voluntarily curb their single-use plastics.
Right now, only about half the world’s population has access to the internet - but that’s about to change in a big way.
In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with author Steve Berry about his new Cotton Malone novel The Malta Exchange.
WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with author Jeremy Finley about his new book, "The Darkest Time of Night."
So, what is a giraffe's favorite shoe? Answer: Hightops! Just in time for a good summer read for your kids or grand kids is the latest children’s story from long-time educator, and former college president Karen Gross. Her new book, Lady Lucy’s Laugh Giraffe Journey is the latest in her Lady Lucy series.
This week the United States officially opened its US Embassy in Jerusalem. A move, that has generated praise, as well as controversy and unrest in the region. Michael Sfard is a human rights lawyer in Israel and author of the recent book The Wall and The Gate: Israel, Palestine, and the Legal Battle for Human Rights. As an advocate for human rights, he offers a different perspective on the much covered conflict.
A southern Illinois native is the author of a new children's book. Dr. Kimberly Gordon Biddle grew up in Colp. She now lives in California where she teaches at Sacramento State University. LaDonna Plays Hoops is a picture book that tells the story of a young African-American girl who goes to visit her grandma for a family reunion.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the assignation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After nearly five-decades there remain many unanswered questions surrounding the killing of Dr. King. Author Steve Berry’s new novel, The Bishop’s Pawn, is the latest installment in his Cotton Malone series. It’s a prequel of sorts and tells the back story of the beginning of the Magellan Billet and Cotton’s association with that special Justice Department unit. It also wraps Cotton's latest mystery around the historical intrigue of one of the most pivotal events of the 20th Century - the assignation of MLK.
As China's trillion dollar "Road and Belt" infrastructure initiative continues working to re-shape global trade, a new book, Young China, works to bring a new understanding of China to the world - especially of Chinese millennials known as the Restless Generation. In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with author Zak Dychtwald about his book and his experience with China and its people.
The Vietnam War was a time of much change in America that still echos through our country's culture nearly 50 years later. Les Arbuckle spent nearly two years of his life growing up in Saigon at the start of the Vietnam War. His father was stationed there and signed on the air Saigon's Armed Forces Radio station. Arbucfkle talks with WSIU's Jeff Williams about being a teenager in Saigon and his new memoir, Saigon Kids: An American Military Brat comes of Age in 1960's Vietnam.