Tagged: Interviews

Frank Bill writes tough, gritty fiction that is informed by his experiences living in southern Indiana. Economic hard times have taken their toll on that region. As the manufacturing base has declined some folks have out of desperation resorted to committing crimes. Bill's first book was "Crimes in Southern Indiana," a collection of short stories that showed that this author is a rising force. The man can really write.

Lisa Scottoline published her first novel twenty years ago. Scottoline's early books were mostly legal thrillers. Her background as an attorney informs some of her complex story lines. Ever prolific, Scottoline is currently putting out 2 to 3 books a year; legal thrillers, crime novels, and a series of non-fiction titles that are collaborations with her daughter.

Yellow Springs native turned Dayton resident Kathy Austin recalls reading Longfellow and Frost, as well as writing poetry from an early age.  Austin sat down with WYSO's Conrad Balliet to discuss the evolution of her writing and choices of topics and shares some poems.