In The Author's Voice

Author Colleen Coble is back with the next installment in her Sunset Cove series. Mermaid Moon is out in paperback this week. Readers get introduced to Mallory Davis as she returns to her Maine home for the first time in 15 years. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Coble for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Imagine a time in the not to distant future when Alzheimer's no longer exists. The search for the fountain of youth has largely been a work of science fiction. But science is on the cusp of a revolutionary breakthrough. Dr. Michael Fossel is a physician and an expert in the science of cell aging and human aging. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Dr. Fossel about his book The Telomerase Rev...

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams talks with author, journalist and Salon founder David Talbot about his latest book The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government.

With medical marijuana now legally available in Illinois, the state's pilot program is hitting full stride. In fact, according to national statistics, 23 states and the District of Columbia have some form of legal marijuana usage.

As the aftermath of the terrorist attack on Paris continues to unfold, Canadian journalist and military historian Gwynne Dyer suggests the western world and specifically the United States does not need to be overly concerned with the rise of the so called "Islamic State." For this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU's Jeff Williams talked with Dyer about his new book Don't Panic: ISIS, Terror a...

A column in the Atlantic by Educator, author and writer Jessica Lahey on over-parenting and why parents should let their children fail generated overwhelming response. Her new book The Gift of Failure examines what parents should know in order to help their children succeed. Lahey recently talked with WSIU's Jeff Williams for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Weather patterns are shifting, ice caps are melting and sea levels are rising. Climate change is the subject of the November issue of National Geographic magazine. The entire issues is dedicated to exploring the issue as well as examining remedial actions. WSIU's Jeff Williams talks with National Geographic magazine's Dennis Dimick for this edition of In The Author's Voice. You can view the online...

This week marks the 10th Anniversary of the Killer Nashville Writers' Conference. To commemorate the milestone a new anthology of mystery and horror short stories written by more than a dozen conference participants is now on bookshelves. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with conference organizer Clay Stafford about "Killer Nashville Noir-Cold Blooded" for this edition of In The Author's Voice...

Author and educator Rick Niece reflects on life growing up in a small Ohio town and his journey back in his latest book Side-Yard Superhero: Life Lessons from an Unlikely Teacher. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Niece about the book in this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Author Leigh Bardugo talks with WSIU's Jeff Williams about her latest fantasy-adventure novel Six of Crows for this installment of In The Author's Voice.

A new book chronicles a day in the life of a nurse. Theresa Brown is an RN, author and frequent columnist on health care issues from the nurse's perspective. WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Brown about her new book The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients' Lives.

Illinois and 22 other states allow the medical use of marijuana. The origin of cannabis for medicinal purposes dates back to the healers of ancient China. But what do we really know about the science of marijuana? Despite the fact that marijuana has been around for centuries very little scientific research has been conducted.

April marks the 150th Anniversary of the death of President Abraham Lincoln. Most school children learn about the escapades of John Wilkes Booth and his assignation of President Lincoln during a performance at Ford's Theater on April 15, 1865. But most people probably don't recognize the name John Surratt; let alone his connection to the conspiracy that ended in the death of the country's 16th pre...

On this Thanksgiving holiday we pause to give thanks and reflect on the culture and tradition of Thanksgiving.

Welcome to this edition of In the Author's Voice! In the spring of 2012 a commencement speech given by high school English teacher David McCullough, Jr. went viral.

Acclaimed Novelist Laura Benedict is a southern Illinois based writer. Her latest work, Bliss House, was just released. She is a self-described author of "dark suspense."

George Jelinek was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1999 at the age of 45. The Australian Professor of Emergency Medicine has been successful at using dietary and lifestyle changes to successfully manage his MS.

WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams talks with children's author Kate DiCamillo about her latest novel for young readers Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Author Christina Rasmussen is a crisis intervention counselor. Her book Second Firsts: Live, Laugh, and Love Again is now out in paperback. In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams talks with Rasmussen about her book and the personal experience that helped shape her philosophy on dealing with loss.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller interviews author Alan Weisman about his new book, "Countdown."

WSIU Radio's Jennifer Fuller talks with National Geographic's Andrew Evans about "National Geographic: Four Seasons of Travel."

The National Geographic Society is celebrating its 125th anniversary. A special edition of National Geographic magazine is now on newsstands.

In this edition of In the Author's Voice, Collen Coble talks about her latest novel Rosemary Cottage. The second installment in her Hope Beach series is on book shelves this week.