Writer's Corner

CHRISTINE HUSOM is a national best-selling author and has just published the 10th volume in her Winnebago County Mystery series, Deputy #714 is Down. She has also published four previous books and appeared on the first “Writers Corner” telecast.

MIKE FARICY is a prolific author who has written four different crime series, and a total of over 70 books, has been referred to as the Master of the Bizarre. He divides his time between Minnesota and Dublin, Ireland.

Together they discussed the techniques they employ in their writing, and shared some of their writing secrets.

Chris Hewitt, who has worked for the Pioneer Press and Star Tribune publications, is the Book Editor at the Star Tribune, where he also writes movie reviews. Chris gave an interesting interview with Alan, covering everything from the hundreds of books he receives to review, how he selects the ones which he reviews, and talked about some of his favorite books. He is not reluctant to mention that a book disappoints him after a reading.

Carla Hagen and Susan Thurston joined Alan Miller for the November program. Both are award-winning writers, and both have won the Midwest Independent Publisher Award in different years.

Carla’s “Muskeg” is set in the 1930s and is localized.

Susan’s epic, “Sister of Grendel” tackled the ancient tale of Beowulf with a new twist.

Both discussed their careers and are working on new novels.

Don’t Get On the Banned Wagon

Deviating from the usual format presenting two authors and discussing their craft, this program – which we title “Don’t Get On the Banned Wagon” – features the Hon. Paul Anderson, MN Supreme Court (ret.) Justice, and Alan Miller discussing book banning, censorship, and the threats to democracy and literature.

ROB JUNG recently completed the third volume of a trilogy, the latest entitled “Judgment Day.” Jung who is an attorney, publisher, and host of the popular monthly “Minnesota Mystery Night” has a wide variety of talents, recently guest-hosted this TV monthly, and is a connoisseur of fine wines, art, and a fly fisherman.

NEWELL SEARLE completed his first venture into fiction with “The Copy Desk Murders,” after a storied career as an award-winning non-fiction writer. Featured in his mystery writing he endeavors to portray the complexity of life in southern Minnesota. He previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture in Minnesota.