Minnesota is blessed with a disproportionate number of great writers, novelists and individuals in publishing and communications. Writers Corner has brought many of these people to viewers since 2023 for those who would like to know them better and learn more about their professions — once a month in half-hour episodes. You’re welcome to take that trip with us.
SPECIAL APPEARANCES AND TOPICS
Occasionally. a topic or individual mandates us to deviate from our usual formula of presenting two authors to discuss their craft. And so it was on Oct. 20, 2023, when retired MN Supreme Court Justice PAUL ANDERSON, a prolific writer of hundreds of articles and opinions, teamed up with host ALAN MILLER to discuss the subject of book banning and censorship, and their threat to literature and democracy.
We were especially fortunate to sit down with CHRIS HEWITT, Book Editor of the Minneapolis Star Tribune about his position, how he selects books to review from the hundreds of submissions that arrive, and in general his philosophy about the reviewing process, including not being shy to talk about books which disappoint him.
In 2025, we were able to feature acclaimed Chicago writer TRACY CLARK, in an interview hosted by both ALAN and ROB JUNG. BRIAN FREEMAN, successor to JOHN LUDLUM, who created the BOURNE series, has also been a guest along with some of the nation’s best writers.
ALAN MILLER, who created and produces the show, is proudly a member of PEN America, dedicated to advancing the interests of writers, and fighting against book banning and censorship. He is also a member of The Writers Guild, Sisters in Crime national and its MN branch. Alan has taught in Colleges, Universities and Law Schools and has won numerous writing awards. ALAN’S latest novel, “Fire Fight in Shelter Rock,” focuses on book-banning and censorship, the third book in the Danni and Mort series. launched at a monthly meeting of MN Mystery Night.
ROB JUNG, who has been a frequent guest host, wears so many hats that it’s no wonder that he wears a different one to each MINNESOTA MYSTERY NIGHT. Rob is a well-known author, as well as a publisher and producer. He hosts a radio show, a pod cast, Minnesota Mystery Night (below), and numerous other vehicles. A Harvard lawyer, he is a member of The Loft Literary Society, Sisters in Crime (local and national), Mystery Writers of America, and South of the River Writers, among others.
As Alan is approaching his 92nd year, he will be handing over the reins of WRITERS CORNER to Rob in 2026.
MINNESOTA MYSTERY NIGHT is a once-a-month feature, held on the 3rd Monday of each month. Two writers make presentations following dinner, at 7:00. Hosted by Rob, it is a go-to event for anyone interested in mystery writing, or, good writing in general. Reservations are required. It is held at Lucky 13 Pub at 1352 Sibley Memorial Highway in Mendota, MN. The website is: www.mnmysterynight.com and click on the “reservation” button in the task bar. There is a $13 cover charge, which is explained, and which affords a $5 book credit.
