Writer's Corner

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.

CHRIS NORBURY authors the Matt Lanier series, thrillers about a musician who constantly gets involved in intrigue. Much of the action takes places in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, where Norbury spends much time solo canoeing.

LINDA MORRISON is the author of “Dear Heroin: A Memoir of Goodbyes” an inspirational story of the addiction and suicide of her adult son, and how she has learned to cope with it and go on with her life.

SUSAN THURSTON and JAMES BENNETTS joined Alan Miller in the first interview from our new studio in Eagan, on March 22, 2024.

Susan is a return visitor, working on a new novel to follow her award-winning “Sister of Grendel,” which introduced a new character to the classic “Beowulf.” She is also an accomplished poet.

James’ second novel, “Catechism” is an ambitious thriller/mystery which takes on some of the scandals of the Catholic Church, and he, also, is working on a new novel.