Monte Schulz, son of famed Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, is our guest. Monte is the author of several books, including his upcoming novel, “The Big Town”, the third book in Schulz’s trilogy of books delving into the American psyche during the Jazz Age. The book follows the story of a failed businessman, whose future prosperity Read More
Writer’s Voices has the honor of having two State Poets Laureate on this show, Iowa’s curent Poet Laureate, Mary Swander, and former State Poet Laureate of Missouri, Walter Bargen. They are both featured in the recently released anthology, “An Endless Skyway: Poetry from the States Poet Laureate”. This collection gives a glimpse into the heart Read More
This episode features a discussion with author Zoe Ghahremani, author of “Sky of Red Poppies”. The book, Zoe’s first, starts with a strange friendship between two women coming of age in a politically divided 1960’s Iran under rule of the Shah. The book is a glimpse into a part of the world that many people Read More
Michael R. Rosmann Ph.D., psychologist and small Iowa farmer, discusses the fulfillment found in life’s simple pleasures. His book, “Excellent Joy: Fishing, Farming, Hunting, and Psychology”, is a collection of essays exploring the reasons why humans have engaged in these activities for generations. One starts to wonder, in a society that keeps telling us to Read More
This Writers’ Voices takes a focus on screen writing with guest John Rainey. John began as a professional actor, but worked his way into becoming one of the industry’s most sought after script consultants. Creative Screenwriting magazine voted John #1 script analyst in the country. He has professionally analyzed and consulted on thousands of scripts. Read More
This show welcomes back Fairfield, IA based writer, Rudy Wilson. In this interview, Rudy talks about the writing process, his current work, and much more. Wilson’s books include “The Red Truck”, “Sonja’s Blue,” and more. Rudy was honored with the James Michener Fellowship, a CCLM-GE Award for Fiction published in “The Paris Review”. He has Read More
Social media has become one of the most popular tools for online marketing. Facebook has become a part of our everyday lives. To have an effective marketing campaign in our current culture, it is necessary to learn the tools of social media, especially Facebook. Our guest is Phyllis Khare, co-author of “Facebook Marketing All-in-One For Read More
Writers’ Voices welcomes world-renowned psychiatrist and author, Dr. Norman Rosenthal, to discuss his most recent book, “Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation”. This wide-ranging book uses stories, research, and his own clinical experience to show the benefits and value of TM. Interviews with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Martin Scorsese, Russell Brand, and Laura Dern Read More
Don’t miss this inspiring discussion with international best-selling author, Kristine Carlson. Her new book, “Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff For Moms: Simple Ways to Stress Less and Enjoy Your Family More”, is the first new installment in nine years of the “Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff” series (originally started by her late husband, Dr. Richard Read More
On this Writers’ Voices, Cheryl Fusco Johnson visits with children’s book illustrator, Jeni Reeves. Jeni has been illustrating children’s picture books, since 1998, for the Lerner Publishing Group. Her work ranging from American biography and history to world culture and folklore, She recently began illustrating for a new series, ‘History Speaks’ which dramatizes important events Read More
Writers’ Voices host, Monica Hadley, along with “Filmosopher” Bruce Miller, dive into the topic of crop circles with a discussion with filmmaker Suzanne Taylor. Her film, “What On Earth? Inside the Crop Circle Mystery”, speaks with a number of crop circle researchers and aficionados, from visionary artists, philosophers, scientists, educators and farmers, who discuss their Read More
This episode features a conversation with Georgia-based writer, Jonathan Maxwell. Jonathan has written the book “Murderous Intellectuals: German Elites and the Nazi SS”. The book has received several awards and rave reviews. In this book, Jonathan explores the reasons why so many well-educated professionals, from doctors, scientists, lawyers, etc., willingly joined the Nazi SS, the Read More
Listen in for a very touching conversation with Marianne Dietzel. Marianne has written “Laughing in a Waterfall: A Mother’s Memoir”. The book shows examples of how to create a new culture around the threshold of death and keep a living connection to those on the other side. The memoir tells Marianne’s emotional and spiritual journey Read More
In 2002, a railcar filled with the bodies of eleven undocumented immigrants, rolled into the farming community of Denison, Iowa. These eleven Central Americans and Mexicans had been locked inside a baking railcar by smugglers and left to die a horrific death. Journalist Colleen Bradford Krantz talks about her new book “Train To Nowhere: Inside Read More
Cheryl Fusco Johnson takes the hosting reins once again. Cheryl will be speaking with author Jan Blazanin of Des Moines. Jan’s newest book, “A & L Do Summer”, follows the adventures of two teenage girls in rural Iowa during the summer before their senior year. A former middle school teacher, Jan currently lives on eleven Read More
Internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and author, Bonnie Michaels, is the guest on Writers’ Voices this week. Bonnie, along with Allison Blankenship, has written the book “Upside: How To Zig, When Life Zags”. During a time when many people are experiencing sudden changes, “Upside” shows ways to create a sustainable, inspiring lifestyle no matter what life Read More
Writers’ Voices welcomes New York Times bestselling author, Sophy Burnham, to the show. Sophy’s most famous book, “A Book of Angels”, has recently been re-released. The book is an exploration of angels through a wide collection of stories, history, and literature related to human encounters with angels. “The Art of Intuition”, Sophy’s most recent book, Read More
On this Writers’ Voices, we’ll be speaking with Stephen Hopson. Stephen was born deaf, but had the dream at a young age to become a pilot. He made aviation history, as an adult, by becoming the world’s first deaf instrument-rated pilot. For 15 years, he also had a very successful career on Wall Street. In Read More
Children’s book author, Kathy Brodsky, makes a visit to Writers’ Voices. “The Winner Is…”, her most recent book, tells the humorous story of a dog who tries to be someone else in order to win a contest. Her other books include,“My Bent Tree”, “The Inside Story”, “Just Sniffing Around” and “Purrsnikitty”. Having worked as a Read More
Tune in to this very special Writers’ Voices as we welcome one of our favorite authors, Anne Lamott. “Imperfect Birds” is Lamott’s most recent novel. It tells of seventeen-year old Rosie Ferguson, who’s seemingly perfect life is shown false as the truth about her addiction and deceit is exposed and her parents are forced to Read More
Cheryl Fusco Johnson takes hosting duties on this Writers’ Voices with guest Anola Pickett. Anola is the author of a historical juvenile fiction novel “Wasatch Summer”, published by Cedar Fort. The book tells the coming of age tale of eleven-year old Hannah Turner as she faces unlikely dangers as she watches her family’s sheep in Read More
This show features an interview with Bob Saar, from Burlington, Iowa. His most recent novel is titled “In Memory of David’s Buick”. The book tells the story of Iowa songwriter Bucky Minnow, who’s song David’s Buick, was ripped off by booking agent, Buddy Payola, and Dusty Bodine, who uses Bucky’s song and a magic guitar Read More
The Midwest Writing Center, in Davenport, Iowa, has for over 30 years been offering opportunities and resources for writers and readers throughout the Quad Cities region and beyond. On this Writers’ Voices, we will be having a conversation with Susan Collins, the Writing Center’s Board President. The Midwest Writing Center offers a space for readings, Read More
Everyone from Oprah to Larry King and in movies like What The Bleep?! and The Secret has been talking about Concious Creation. This week’s Writers’ Voices will be discussing conscious creation and the movies. Monica Hadley and guest co-host Bruce Miller, of KRUU’s The Filmoshophers, will be talking with Brent Marchant, author of “Get the Read More
It might help to get into a romantic mood for this Writers’ Voices because our guest this week is Ottumwa-native Leigh Michaels. Leigh, the author of over 80 romance novels with over 35 million copies of her novels published, has had her work translated in over 25 languages and published in more than 120 countries. Read More
Listen in to this episode of Writers’ Voices for a delightful interview with Mary Helen Stefaniak. “The Cailiffs of Baghdad, Georgia: A Novel”, Stefaniak’s most recent book, takes readers from the American South to the banks of the Tigris River and back again. The book, which takes place during Depression-era Georgia, tells of what happens Read More
On this Writers’ Voices, Cheryl Fusco Johnson talks with author Wendy Delsol. After studying at UCLA Writers’ Extension Program and at the Iowa Summer Writing Festival, she sold a young adult novel, “Stork”, to Candlewick Press. That book was released last October. “Stork” tells of Kat Leblanc, a fashion minded 16-year-old who moves from L.A. Read More
This Writers’ Voices features Cheryl Fusco Johnson speaking with children’s book author Jacqueline Briggs Martin. Jacqueline’s most recent book is “The Chiru of High Tibet”. The book tells the true story of how a scientist and four mountain men set out to save the antelope-like creature called the chiru. Chirus are sought for their incredibly Read More
Join in for a delightful conversation about movies, books and much more on this Writers’ Voices. Bruce Miller, host of KRUU-FM’s “The Filmospohers”, joins Monica Hadley and Caroline Kilbourn to discuss the movies and current films from a spiritual perspective and more. The Filmosophers, co-hosted with Chris Busch, features Bruce and Chris giving their filmosophy Read More
Writers’ Voices featues two guests this week. First, Sherry Ellis returns to the show to discuss her newest book, “Now Write! Screenwriting: Screenwriting Exercises from Today’s Best Writers and Teachers”. Like previous installments in this series, this book offers the aspiring screenwriter many exercises and much advice from working movie and television writers and other Read More
Writers’ Voices welcomes Shann Vander Leek, author of “Life On Your Terms”. The book compiles over 40 interviews Shann conducted with successful entrepreneurs from around the world, who have discovered how to live their lives their way. The book shares their encouragement, advice and secrets for finding your own entrepreneurial freedom. Shann Vander Leek is Read More
Epiphanies. They are the sudden realizations that can change lives. On this Writers’ Voices, we will be speaking with Elise Ballard about her book, “Epiphany: True Stories of Sudden Insight to Inspire, Encourage, and Transform”. Elise had an epiphany and set out to find out if others have also experienced such a moment. They have. Read More
Expanding love and improving relationships is at the heart of this week’s Writers’ Voices. Cheryl Fusco Johnson talks with husband and wife writing team, Robert and Connie Boyer, about their book, “Heart & Mind: A Perfect Union”. Their book focuses on the uniting of the heart’s pull of love and the mind’s push of duty. Read More
Writers’ Voices explores spirituality and other cultures this week. Author and poet Susan Klauber discusses her newest book “Sound of the Sacred Beads: A Poet’s Journey into India”. The book follows Susan’s journeys through India and its holiest places. She explores the culture, people, ancient wisdom, and mystery that she found there. Since 1983, Susan Read More
On this Writers’ Voices, Cheryl Fusco Johnson talks with children’s book author, Rebecca Janni. Rebecca recently sold four books, despite having four young children at home. Dutton Children’s Books released her first picture book, “Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse”, in 2010 and has purchased two sequels, including “Every Cowgirl Needs Dancing Boots”, slated for publication Read More
The Mississippi River is one of this country’s largest iconic features. It has played a monumental role in our nation’s history, business, and culture. Listen into this week’s Writers’ Voices as Cheryl Fusco-Johnson interviews with travel writer, Dean Klinkenberg. Dean has travelled 75,000 miles since 1997 along the Mississippi, researching the culture and history, talking Read More
Tune in to this Writers’ Voices for a captivating journey into the world of emeralds. Ronald Ringsrud is the owner of a wholesale emerald importing company based out of Saratoga, California and Bogotá, Columbia. He has written the book “Emeralds: A Passionate Guide”. The book takes a look into the history and attraction of the Read More
Writers’ Voices speaks with one of the most influential and controversial writers’ on today’s political scene, Markos Moulitsas. Markos is the author of “American Taliban: How War, Sex, Sin, and Power Bind Jihadists and the Radical Right.” Moulitsas’ journey to writing took him through journalism, military service and law school to become 26th on PC Read More
Michael Cuddehe is a veteran analyst, trader and fund manager. With the election of George W. Bush, Michael noticed an economic shift happening, that he felt would lead us to disaster. His book – The Politics of Unity -offers an answer. “We have been cultivating disunity for about 30 years now and it’s…reached the level Read More
Today Monica Hadley talks with the Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Francis Thicke. They will discuss his book and campaign. The message in “A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture”, is clear: plan for the end of inexpensive oil in agriculture. It is an engaging and fast read, grounded in Thicke’s experiences Read More
Writers’ Voices host Monica Hadley, along with special guest host Cheryl Fusco-Johnson, interview Ari Berman. They discuss his book “Herding Donkeys: The Fight to Rebuild the Democratic Party and Reshape American Politics”
Writers’ Voices welcomes Linda Joy to the show this week. Monica and Caroline will be talking with Linda about her upcoming anthology, “A Juicy, Joyful Life: Inspiration from Women Who Have Found the Sweetness in Every Day”, which she Linda Joy compiled. The book shares the personal stories of over 40 women about how they Read More
This week Writers’ Voices will have a fascinating interview with author and child educational psychologist, Dr. Charlotte Reznick. Dr. Reznick is the author of “The Power of Your Child’s Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success,” an L.A. Times bestselling book, published by Perigee/Penguin. She will be sharing her insight into Read More
Writers’ Voices host Monica Hadley interview Matt Hoover contestant on c. They discuss his book “Guide to Life, Love, and Losing Weight”.
The theme of Sallie Felton’s work is, in her words, “Start Where You Stand.” This life coach, author, radio show host, facilitator, hypnotherapist, and inspirational speaker uses the metaphor of a tree to depict life balance, and a tree certainly does start where it stands! Felton’s insightful and penetrating questions gave me pause, and I thought I had life Read More
Monica and Caroline bring back one of our favorite guests, Linda Egenes, to discuss her latest book “Super Healthy Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Maharishi Ayuveda.” Linda previously worked with her coauthor, Dr. Kumuda Reddy, to produce “For a Blissful Baby: Healthy and Happy Pregnancy with Maharishi Vedic Medicine.” The new book picks up where that Read More
In this book, Steven Schneider’s poetry employs the technique of ekphrasis, which are poems about art. His inspirations are the moving portraits done by his wife, Reefka Schneider, of people who live and work along the U.S.-Mexico border. The poems, which celebrate the region’s culture but do not ignore the economic realities of many of Read More
We loved talking with Lucia René, who has been a professional actress, a computer science consultant, a teacher of self-discovery, and more recently, a writer. Lucia’s 40 year exploration of consciousness has drawn her to the practices of Hinduism, Zen, Vadriyana Buddhism, and Advaita and a 17-year apprenticeship to an enlightened master of American Buddhism, Read More
In this interview, we speak with Rick Jarow, author of The Alchemy of Abundance. E.H. Rick Jarow, Ph.D. has transformed the way the world thinks about work, purpose and vocation. As the author of Creating the Work You Love, he has been called the pioneer of the anti-career movement. He has helped thousands open to Read More
Diana Leaf Christian is sought after internationally as an author, speaker, and consultant to eco-villages, co-housing communities, and other types of intentional communities. Her first book was Finding Community: How to join an eco-village or intentional community. Her second is Creating a Life Together: Practical Tools to Grow Eco-Villages and Intentional Communities. Diana was editor Read More