Join me as I sit down with local poet Lauren Davis to discuss her chapbook, Women Bones. Lauren shares her approach to writing deeply personal poetry, the poets and experiences that have inspired her creative journey, and the process of bringing her work to publication. We also explore the power of vulnerability in poetry and what it means to transform personal experience into art.

On today’s episode of Pages & Voices, local fantasy author Mariah Rosewood joins me to discuss the world behind The Withering Saga, including Feather & Famine and Teeth & Twilight, with more stories still to come. Mariah opens up about balancing writing with a full-time job and family life, the tools and resources that helped shape her craft, and what readers can expect next from her growing fantasy universe.

In 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.

Wabash-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.

Join 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.

On 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.

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.

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.