BRIAN FREEMAN, one of the nation’s most prolific authors, who has penned as many as four best-sellers in a single year, recently released his 5th volume since taking over the Jason Bourne series from the late Robert Ludlum, “The Bourne Shadow.”
He also released a stand-alone several months ago, “Break Every Rule,” a deviation from his usual psychological thrillers. He is also author of the Jonathan Stride series, and joined Alan remotely from his new home in Florida.
JOE SCHMIT, the Sports Director of KSTP-TV has won 19 Emmys in his illustrious career. He has also authored three books, the latest in a collaboration with baseball Hall of Famer Joe Mauer, “The Right Thing To Do: The Joe Mauer Story.” a children’s book based on Mauer’s reputation as the perennial “nice guy” who lives by the highest ethical standards. He discussed the book, and a little baseball, with Alan.
July features two Award-winning writers: JEFF BURTON whose latest thriller, “The Dead Years” is a new endeavor for him after a host of novels, this one featuring a brother and sister team of sleuths, and, of course, a cadaver dog, while author JAYNA LOCKE‘s “Somewhere in Minnesota” book is an anthology of award-winning short stories, beautifully describing the state in which they are set.
JOSH WEBER, a principal in Calumet Editions Publishers, served as the host for this show.
GARY LINDBERG was a multiple award-winning filmmaker before starting a career in writing and publishing. He discussed techniques he’s used to achieve success.
ELLIOTT FOSTER, a multi-award winning writer and attorney , whose latest novel, “Destiny Springs” recently won an award, discussed how he approached that story and his experiences along the way.
DAVID HOUSEWRIGHT and MATT GOLDMAN are two of Minnesota’s most successful and respected writers. Both appeared on Writers Corner during its debut year in 2023, and they returned on May 17th, 2024 with Alan for the monthly session.
Coincidentally, both have books coming out with “water” in the title: Matt’s “Still Waters” to be released on May 28th, and is set in northern Minnesota. David’s “Man in the Water” will debut on June 25th, and is the 21st volume in that series.
