Yann Martel, author of the Mann Booker Prize-winning novel “Life of Pi,” discusses how becoming less reasonable in his life led to the writing of his much-acclaimed book.
SNHU Talks Illustration, Inspiration and Writing with Denise Ortakales
by Alycia King You have illustrated many books. How did writing your own children’s book come about? It was literally a homework assignment for a Writing for Children course. The assignment was to take a legend or folktale and make it your own. Being from N.H., I naturally chose a…
Spotlight on Allen Ginsberg
Poet and activist Allen Ginsberg talks about the resurgence of the 50s Beat Generation of artists and poets—and how Bob Dyland was influenced by Kerouac. He talks also about censorship of his work and others.
SNHU Talks Radio, Writing and Education with Michael C. Keith
by Pamme Boutselis Michael C. Keith is the author of over 20 books on electronic media, including “Talking Radio,” “Voice in the Purple Haze,” “Radio Cultures,” “Signals in the Air,” and the classic textbook “The Radio Station.” A multi-award winner in his academic field, Keith is the author of dozens…
Self-published Author Jeff Boarts Tells Tales of Murder in his Novels
by Alycia King Jeff Boarts has been writing since high school, but got serious when the idea for his first novel came to mind in 2004. Now working on his third novel, the self-published author of “Merry Merry Murder” and “A Flash of Murder” shares the journey of his writing…
Children’s Author Suzie Canale: Empowering Children One Book at a Time
by Pamme Boutselis After a lengthy career in the Boston wholesale floral industry, Suzie Canale turned her talents to writing for children. Her initial book, “The Land of Chocolate Cosmos,” was recognized by the 2011 New England Book Festival and served as the genesis for an ongoing series, The Beantown…
The Storyteller: A SNHU Chat with Rebecca Rule
by Pamme Boutselis Rebecca Rule gathers and tells stories. Her latest book (and first picture book for children) is “The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest Sled Ride Ever,” illustrated by Jennifer Thermes. Other books include: “Moved and Seconded: NH Town Meeting, the Present, the Past, and the Future,” “The Best Revenge” (named one of five essential…
Talking Volumes: Stephen King and Audrey Niffenegger
Bestselling authors Stephen King and Audrey Niffenegger discuss how much they reveal and what they leave to the readers’ imagination with Kerri Miller at the Talking Volumes series at the Fitzgerald Theater in 2009. The second video focuses on each writer’s work environment.
SNHU Talks Inspiration and Process with New Author Mindy Mejia
by Pamme Boutselis Mindy Mejia is the author is “The Dragon Keeper,” her debut novel, and her short stories have appeared in “rock, paper, scissors,” “Things Japanese: An Anthology of Short Stories” and “THIS Literary Magazine.” She lives in Minnesota and is busy writing a murder mystery set in rural southern region of…
SNHU Talks Writing with Award-winning Author JoeAnn Hart
by Pamme Boutselis JoeAnn Hart is the award-winning author of the novels “Float” and “Addled,” and her short fiction and essays have been widely published. She lives in Gloucester, Massachusetts, but she can be easily found on Facebook, Twitter and joeannhart.com. Others seemed to understand that you are a writer far…