Mountain Stage Artistic Director Larry Groce talks about the 40th Anniversary of show and a special compilation album that releases this month.

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.

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.

Have you ever heard of PAD? Chances are you haven't even though it is the leading cause of amputations in the U.S. A new campaign hopes to raise awareness.

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.

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.

In this edition of In 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.

On this edition of In the Author's Voice, lifestyle expert Meaghan Murphy talks about what's trending for holiday gift giving and encourages shoppers to buy local.

MotorTrend Senior Editor Aaron Gold talks about the 2024 Car of the Year

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.

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."

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Yvonne Korshak talks about her new novel "Pericles and Aspasia."

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, Dan Hendrickson talks about his latest novel Brandy: Ballad of a Pirate Princess.

WSIU's Brad Palmer visits with children's book author Breanna Churchill about her book, now out in hard cover and paperback.

On this edition of In The Author's Voice, Steve Berry talks about his latest Cotton Malone adventure - The Last Kingdom.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Author Jeremy Finley about his book, The Dark Above.

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.

The May cover story for National Geographic Magazine is Genius. Author and journalist Claudia Kalb delves into the issue exploring where geniuses come from. And, what role does society play in their development or is genius simply a genetic lottery?

This week (Thursday, April 27, 2017) the Mystery Writers of America holds its 71st Annual Edgar Awards in New York City. Named after Edgar Allan Poe, the Edgar Awards honors the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and television published or produced in 2016. Southern Illinois based author Laura Benedict is a finalist in the Best Short Story category for her work "A Paler Shade of Death." WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Benedict about her nominated story and the Edgar Awards.

New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry is out today (Tuesday, April 4, 2017) with his new novel The Lost Order. It’s the latest in his Cotton Malone series. WSIU’s Jeff Williams talked with Berry about the story and the real life history of the Knights of the Golden Circle that forms the foundation of the tale…

Geo-biologist and research scientist Hope Jahren has spent her scientific career studying plants. Her new memoir Lab Girl chronicles her journey of scientific discovery from playing in her father’s lab as a child to her ground breaking research on trees and plants. It’s an honest and frank look at the life of a research scientist. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Jahren about her work, the book, and trees.

Thomas Nickell is an 18 year old classical pianist. This past summer he appeared in recital in London and Italy. He's also played with orchestras in Spain, Poland, and Japan. On Sunday he makes is solo debut at Carnegie Hall where he will give the North American premiere of Britain's contemporary composer David Matthew's Piano Concerto, Op. 111, with the the Orchestra of the Swan.

Welcome to this Edition of In The Author's Voice. In 1980 Jonathan Sanger's first feature film debuted. That movie was The Elephant Man. It starred John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins and John Gielgud. It also helped launch the career of director David Lynch.

Social media and its influence on today's children presents a disturbing reality. Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Vine, Tinder, and many others form the social media landscape that continues to evolve and intertwine itself into the fabric of our lives - especially the lives and the socialization of today's youth. Writer Nancy Jo Sales is the author of American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers.

There’s a new who-done-it series from an author that knows of what she writes. Dr. Barbara Golder is forensic pathologist and an attorney. The first novel in her Lady Doc murders series is Dying for Revenge. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Golder about the book, her work, and its influence on her writing.

A new study by the John Muir Project shows that fire does important ecological work in forests and it may be time to re-think our federal policy on logging and forest fire suppression. Chad Hanson is a forest fire ecologist and author of the book – The Ecological Importance of Mixed Severity Fires. In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Hanson about the study’s findings and his work as a forest fire ecologist.

Bestselling author Kate DiCamillo knows a thing or two about books for young readers. The two-time Newbery Medalist has some recommendations for those buying books for kids this holiday season. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with DiCamillo about what she looks for in books for young readers.

Have you ever wondered what's inside toothpaste? Or nail polish? Or dry erase markers? Well, MIT trained chemist and science Educator George Zaidan has. Ingredients, The Stuff Inside Your Stuff takes a closer look at the science behind everyday things. WSIU's Jeff Williams talked with Zaidan about the series that is featured on National Geographic's YouTube channel.

When author Carol Miller was a teenager she survived an airplane crash that took the life of her younger sister. For 20-years she carried the guilt of having survived that trauma until a therapy know as EMDR brought her back to life.

Fans of New York Times Best Selling Author Patricia Cornwell have, undoubtedly, been anxiously awaiting today’s (November 15, 2016) release of her latest Kay Scarpetta novel, Chaos. It’s been nearly three decades since Post Mortem launched the character that has become part of the forensic literary landscape.

National Geographic is out with its 2016 edition of Greatest Landscapes. It features more than 250 unforgettable images from around the globe.

November is both Lung Cancer Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women.

Author Laura Benedict's latest "Bliss House" novel hits book stores Tuesday (Oct. 11, 2016). The Abandoned Heart is the third installment in the series and chronicles the beginning of Bliss House and the sordid tale of it's patriarch, Randolph Bliss.

Sandra Brown’s latest suspense novel, Sting, hit book stores this week. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with the New York Times best selling author about her new book and what keeps her inspired after more than 60-novels.

The Jaguar Man is the latest from Author and documentary playwright Lara Naughton. It's a memoir that chronicles a harrowing event that took place in her life while on vacation in Belize. WSIU's Jeff Williams talked with Naughton about the book, the experience, and her journey of healing in this edition of In The Author's Voice.

New York Times bestselling author Steve Martini is out with his latest legal thriller. It’s called Blood Flag and is rooted in the history of Nazi Germany. WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams recently talked with Martini about his latest installment in the Paul Madriani series for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Memorial Day officially kicks off the summer vacation season. The U.S. Travel Association says Americans will take nearly 1.7-billion leisure trips this year. Some of those trips could be as close as a local state park or as far away as a cross country excursion. A free travel planning website, Gogobot, can help you decide where to go and what to do while you're on vacation. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with travel expert Krista Canfield about the website and this year's trending vacation destinations.

A new children’s book, Lady Lucy’s Quest, tells the story of a feisty young heroine who believes in the power of the possible.

A new “how to” book suggests creative ways that we can remember loved ones who will never be forgotten. It's a guide to how we can move beyond grief to celebrating the joy and affection of loved one's memories. Loss survivor, author and journalist Allison Gilbert’s new book is Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Gilbert about the book for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Alibaba is one of the world's largest online shopping malls. A new book, Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built chronicles the humble origins of its founder and the company that is now a $200-billion industry. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with the book's author Duncan Clark for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Author Kate DiCamillo is out with her latest novel. The two-time Newberry Medalist ‘s latest book for young readers is Raymie Nightingale. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with DiCamillo about the book for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Imagine scouring the globe for the remains of one of the rarest of artifacts - a 17th Century pirate ship known as the Golden Fleece. Writer Robert Kurson chronicles the journey of two treasure hunters in search of respected British sea Captain turned pirate Joseph Bannister's infamous ship. WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with Kurson about his book Pirate Hunters for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry is out this week with his latest Cotton Malone adventure. The 14th Colony has what's left of the Magellan Billet working to uncover the plot of a former KGB mastermind that dates back to the Cold War. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Berry about his latest novel and a quirk in the Constitution.

The Pew Research Center's 2015 study on religion found that nearly 23% of adults in the United States have no religious affiliation. That's up from 16% in 2007. The Religious Landscape Study also identified that 1 in 5 US adults were raised as members of a religion but now say they have no religious affiliation.

Prayer has been part of our culture since the dawn of civilization. A new book examines the role prayer has played in history from the ancient world to the modern era. Author and historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts discusses his latest book Ten Prayers That Changed the World with WSIU's Jeff Williams for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

March 2 is nationally recognized as Read Across America Day. It’s a day to focus attention and awareness on the importance of the role that reading plays in student achievement.

Chicago during the dawn of the Roaring Twenties was a time of unregulated madness. Writer Dean Jobb tells the story of a smooth talking lawyer named Leo Koretz who used his charisma to entice people to invest millions of dollars in a pyramid scheme rivaling the modern day exploits of Bernie Madoff.

The Centers for Disease Control estimates that kids miss 22-million school days each year due to colds. If you are a parent or grandparent of school aged kids, you know we are in the middle of cough and cold season. Dr. Laurence Flint is a pediatrician and helped author a recent survey by the National Association of School Nurses that examines how parents approach their child's illness. WSIU's Jeff Williams talked with Flint about the survey and what parents need to know about keeping thier children healthy during cold season.

The National Cancer Institute estimates there will be 1.6 Million new cases of cancer diagnosed in the United States during 2016. About 40% of all men and women will experience some form of cancer during their lifetime. Two nurses who run the cancer answer line at Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute are out with a new book that is based on more than 15-years of helping cancer patients and their families. The book, is The Complete Cancer Organizer. Advanced Practice Nurse and book co-author Jamie Schwachter recently talked with WSIU's Jeff Williams for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

How safe are you or your information in today's interconnected cyber world? Author and security expert Marc Goodman explores those questions in his recent book Future Crimes: Inside the Digital Underground and the Battle for Our Connected World. Goodman's book is now out in paperback. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Goodman for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says some 28% of adults in the United States drink enough to put them at risk of dependency or other alcohol related abuses. A new book takes an alternative approach to recovery from alcohol addiction that is different from the traditional 12-step process. The authors are Jack Canfield who created the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and recovery expert Dave Andrews. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Andrews for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Author Colleen Coble is back with the next installment in her Sunset Cove series. Mermaid Moon is out in paperback this week. Readers get introduced to Mallory Davis as she returns to her Maine home for the first time in 15 years. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Coble for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Imagine a time in the not to distant future when Alzheimer's no longer exists. The search for the fountain of youth has largely been a work of science fiction. But science is on the cusp of a revolutionary breakthrough. Dr. Michael Fossel is a physician and an expert in the science of cell aging and human aging. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Dr. Fossel about his book The Telomerase Revolution for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams talks with author, journalist and Salon founder David Talbot about his latest book The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government.

With medical marijuana now legally available in Illinois, the state's pilot program is hitting full stride. In fact, according to national statistics, 23 states and the District of Columbia have some form of legal marijuana usage.

As the aftermath of the terrorist attack on Paris continues to unfold, Canadian journalist and military historian Gwynne Dyer suggests the western world and specifically the United States does not need to be overly concerned with the rise of the so called "Islamic State." For this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talked with Dyer about his new book Don't Panic: ISIS, Terror and Today's Middle East. The conversation was recorded just days before the the November 13th terrorist attack in Paris.

A column in the Atlantic by Educator, author and writer Jessica Lahey on over-parenting and why parents should let their children fail generated overwhelming response. Her new book The Gift of Failure examines what parents should know in order to help their children succeed. Lahey recently talked with WSIU's Jeff Williams for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Weather patterns are shifting, ice caps are melting and sea levels are rising. Climate change is the subject of the November issue of National Geographic magazine. The entire issues is dedicated to exploring the issue as well as examining remedial actions. WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with National Geographic magazine's Dennis Dimick for this edition of In The Author's Voice. You can view the online edition here.

This week marks the 10th Anniversary of the Killer Nashville Writers' Conference. To commemorate the milestone a new anthology of mystery and horror short stories written by more than a dozen conference participants is now on bookshelves. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with conference organizer Clay Stafford about "Killer Nashville Noir-Cold Blooded" for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Author and educator Rick Niece reflects on life growing up in a small Ohio town and his journey back in his latest book Side-Yard Superhero: Life Lessons from an Unlikely Teacher. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Niece about the book in this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Author Leigh Bardugo talks with WSIU's Jeff Williams about her latest fantasy-adventure novel Six of Crows for this installment of In The Author's Voice.

A new book chronicles a day in the life of a nurse. Theresa Brown is an RN, author and frequent columnist on health care issues from the nurse's perspective. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Brown about her new book The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients' Lives.

Illinois and 22 other states allow the medical use of marijuana. The origin of cannabis for medicinal purposes dates back to the healers of ancient China. But what do we really know about the science of marijuana? Despite the fact that marijuana has been around for centuries very little scientific research has been conducted.

April marks the 150th Anniversary of the death of President Abraham Lincoln. Most school children learn about the escapades of John Wilkes Booth and his assignation of President Lincoln during a performance at Ford's Theater on April 15, 1865. But most people probably don't recognize the name John Surratt; let alone his connection to the conspiracy that ended in the death of the country's 16th president.

On this Thanksgiving holiday we pause to give thanks and reflect on the culture and tradition of Thanksgiving.

Welcome to this edition of In the Author's Voice! In the spring of 2012 a commencement speech given by high school English teacher David McCullough, Jr. went viral.

Acclaimed Novelist Laura Benedict is a southern Illinois based writer. Her latest work, Bliss House, was just released. She is a self-described author of "dark suspense."

George Jelinek was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1999 at the age of 45. The Australian Professor of Emergency Medicine has been successful at using dietary and lifestyle changes to successfully manage his MS.

WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams talks with children's author Kate DiCamillo about her latest novel for young readers Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Author Christina Rasmussen is a crisis intervention counselor. Her book Second Firsts: Live, Laugh, and Love Again is now out in paperback. In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams talks with Rasmussen about her book and the personal experience that helped shape her philosophy on dealing with loss.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller interviews author Alan Weisman about his new book, "Countdown."

WSIU Radio's Jennifer Fuller talks with National Geographic's Andrew Evans about "National Geographic: Four Seasons of Travel."

The National Geographic Society is celebrating its 125th anniversary. A special edition of National Geographic magazine is now on newsstands.

In this edition of In the Author's Voice, Collen Coble talks about her latest novel Rosemary Cottage. The second installment in her Hope Beach series is on book shelves this week.

If you're looking for some summer reading to help keep the kids entertained - as well as mom and dad - you might want to consider a new series from first time author, BBC Radio host Simon Mayo.

WSIU Radio's Reading Baseball host Pete Peterson is out with a new book about one of Pittsburgh's most beloved professional sports figures.

Just in time for your summer reading list, author Sherryl Woods is out with a new series Ocean Breeze. WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams recently talked with Woods about the series and how the former journalist got her start writing novels for this edition of In the Author's Voice.

C-Span is in the middle of a new season of it's history series First Ladies:Influence and Image. Monday's segment features Mary Todd Lincoln.

In this Edition of In the Author's Voice, WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams talks with behavioral therapist Dr. Debora Phillips about her newly released revised edition of How To Fall Out Of Love.

In this edition of WSIU Radio's In the Author's Voice language expert and self proclaimed verbivore, Richard Lederer talks with Jeff Williams about his latest book, Amazing Words, which examines the bedazzling, beguiling and bewitching words of the English language.

WSIU Radio's Jennifer Fuller interviews author Patricia Cornwell (www.patriciacornwell.com) about her novel, "The Bone Bed."