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Programs - The Writer's Voice

"The Writer's Voice" is a series in which we invite noted authors to talk about their work and read from their favorite writings. Programs are listed in reverse chronology, most recent one at the top. To locate a specific writer, type a portion of the name in the search box to the left.

Ann McMillan

Among the books written by Richmond author Ann McMillan are mysteries set in Richmond during the Civil War.  Patty Campbell talks with author McMillan about these and other works.  (42 minutes)

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Garth Stein

Author of The Art of Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein talks with Patty Campbell for “The Writer’s Voice.  The Art of Racing in the Rain was  the 2012 selection for All Henrico Reads and was aired for our listeners on our closed-circuit radio service in April.

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Rebecca Joines Schinsky

Lou Dean talks with Rebecca Joines Schinsky about her blog, The Book Lady.   She tells us why she began writing on the internet and how her blog evolved from personal thoughts about books to feature “reviews of literary fiction, narrative nonfiction,  and some memoirs.”  Ms. Schinsky is the associate editor and community manager of Book Riot, a member of the National Book Critics Circle, and a member of the board of directors of James River Writers.

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David L. Robbins

In April, David L. Robbins’ first play, “Scorched Earth,” opens at Barksdale Theatre, Willow Lawn.  David talks with Patty Campbell about this new writing venture, his expectations for the play and his interest in screenplay writing.

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Ken Odor

Lou Dean talks with Ken Odor, Editor of the Goochland Gazette.  September 2011, about 20 minutes.

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John Wiley, Jr.

Lou Dean talks with John Wiley, Jr about the marketing of the novel that is known around the world.  Margaret Mitchells “Gone With the Wind,” a Best-Seller’s Odyssey from Atlanta to Hollywood, was co-authored by Ellen F. Brown and John Wiley, Jr.

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Michele Young-Stone

What’s it like to be struck by lightning?   The Handbook of Lightning Strike Survivors,  will be heard on Virginia Voice.  On this edition of The Writer’s Voice, Lou Dean interviews the author, Michele Young-Stone.

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The Writer’s Voice – Ann Harmon

Brick Rider talks with Ann Harmon, local writer for Richmond Parents and for Fifty Plus publications. (about 18 minutes)

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David Baldacci chats with Lou Dean

In town for Henrico County Public Library’s event, All Henrico Reads, David Baldacci stops by Virginia Voice for a talk with Lou Dean and to read from his own work. April 2011, approximately 30 minutes.

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Denise Bennett

Storyteller and musician; member of The Tell Tale Hearts, a Storytelling group from Richmond that regularly performs at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center. She reads four tales for Virginia Voice, including a segment from “The Heart’s True Tale,” an
original fairytale for adults which premiered at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center in April, 2009. Find out more at her Web site, http://storiesbydenise.com

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