Author of "Grand Avenue," a look at St. Paul's successful and well-known retail and cultural area, and "Mexican Odyssey," reflections on the author's experiences in running the Grand Avenue store of that name; interviewed by Edie Meissner.
Catholic bishop, attorney, university president, former head of the General Mills Foundation, and author of "Reluctant Dissenter: An Autobiography" (Crossroad Publishing), a fascinating account of his personal and spiritual life; interviewed at the Minnesota State Law Library by Dr. Terry Dash, a church historian.
Author of "The Dance Hall at Spring Hill," a collection of short stories from a small Central Minnesota town and a 1997 Minnesota Book Award nominee; interviewed by Catherine Lupori
Authors of "F. Scott Fitzgerald: Toward the Summit," an account of the fascinating life of one of the states' most famous literary figures; interviewed by Margot Fortunato Galt. Also featured: A pictorial look at the 1996 F. Scott Fitzgerald literary celebration in St. Paul.
Author of "Shadow Mothers: Stories of Adoption and Reunion" (North Star Press), heartfelt stories from ten women who placed a child for adoption and were reunited years later; interviewed by writer Carol Connolly at Children's Home Society of Minnesota.
Author of "Stopping the Presses: The Murder of Walter W. Liggett," published by University of Minnesota Press, a compelling account of the 1935 murder of the progressive newspaper publisher in Minneapolis who was also the author's father; interviewed by David Braddock, actor Itour guide with Down in History Tours. David also discusses the history and notoriety of St. Paul's Wabasha Caves and tours of local gangster-era sites.
Noted popular mystery writer, plus coverage of some of the exciting panel sessions presented at Bouchercon 27 World Mystery Convention held in St. Paul in October 1996, including a session with Mirmesotans Ron Handberg and John Sandford, a Sherlockian panel, and a "Mysteries On Tape/Online" discussion.
Mollie Hoben and Glenda Martin, founders and directors of the Minnesota Women's Press, talk with Joanne Hart about their newest national publication, "Book Women," their library and bookstore in St. Paul; reading groups; newspaper; and their mission and future.
Poet and teacher and author of "What They Always Were: Poems," a 1996 Minnesota Book Award nominee; interviewed by Catherine Lupori, College of St. Catherine.
Minnesota historian and author of 'A Place at the Lake" (Afton Historical Society Press), a pictorial account of the many summer cabins, cottages and houses that have proliferated along Minnesota's lakeshores; interviewed by Joanna Vail at the Fillebrown House, an enchanting 1879 cottage on White Bear Lake which is featured in the book.
Editor of "Ringing in the Wilderness: Selections from the North Country Anvil," a 1996 Minnesota Book Award Collected Works nominee; interviewed by David Wiggins, Minnesota Historical Society.
Architect and author of the national best seller, "The Not So Big House: A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live" (Taunton Press), a 1999 Minnesota Book Award winner which suggests design principles for modern residences; interviewed by Connie Nelson, Star Tribune.
Mystery writer originally from St. Paul, and author of "The Flower Master," "Zen Attitude" and "The Salaryman's Wife" (HarperCollins), the "Rei Shimura" series of suspense novels; interviewed at Micawber's Bookstore in St. Paul by book reviewer Bruce Southworth.
Author of "Minnesota Gardens: An Illustrated History" winner of the Best of Show at the Midwest Independent Publishers Association Awards held in 1997, and a 1996 Minnesota Book Awards winner; published by Afton Historical Society Press; interviewed at the Como Conservatory by Roberta Sladky. Also featured: selected highlights of the Midwest Independent Publishers Association Awards Ceremony in the Twin Cities.
Author of "Iron Lake," a mystery set in northern Minnesota and a 1999 book, Boundary Waters; interviewed at the St. Clair Broiler in St. Paul, at the booth where he does most of his writing, by mystery book reviewer Bruce Southworth.
Award-wirming photographer who created an art exhibit and a book, "Frogtown: Photographs and Conversations in an Urban Neighborhood," a 1997 Mirmesota Book Awards nominee; interviewed in various locations in St. Paul's Frogtown and Minneapolis' East Lake Street communities by Jack Becker, FORECAST Public Artworks.
