Maria and Deirdre interview YA author Mike Mullin, whose novel, Ashfall, paints a vivid picture of life after a major volcanic disaster. Mike discusses Tae Kwon Do, writing and the creative process, and the scientific, psychological, literary and historical bases for his story with his inimitable wit and charm.

You can see a video of Mike breaking a brick here.

To see pictures of Mike's visit to the Mount Kisco Library, go here

And to view a video of Mike's visit to the nearby North Castle library, go here

Mike's next book, Ashen Winter, will be published in October 2012.

We would like to thank Mike very much for speaking with us.

Our opening song is "Are You A Librarian?," by The Illiad

Our closing song is "Library," by Cursor Miner.