Minnesota is blessed with a disproportionate number of great writers, novelists and individuals in publishing and communications. Writers Corner hopes to bring many of these people to viewers 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 or 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.
ALAN MILLER 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’S latest novel, “Fire Fight in Shelter Rock,” focusing on book-banning and censorship, with Danni Rose and Mort Ahrens once again featured, was launched on Nov. 18 at the monthly meeting of MN Mystery Night.
MINNESOTA MYSTERY NIGHT is a once a month program held on the 3rd Monday of each month. Two writers make presentations following dinner, at 7:00. Hosted by well-known writer ROB JUNG, it is a go-to event for anyone interested in mystery writing, or, good writing in general. Reservations are required. As of Nov. 18, 2024, 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 affords a $5 book credit.
