In The Author's Voice

A random traffic accident in the summer of 2009 in Bloomington, Illinois forever changed the lives of Martiece Arrington and his family. Martiece’s then 10-year old brother, Travell, was killed while riding his bicycle. Martiece is a May 2021 graduate of SIU Carbondale. His new novel, “The Unknown,” honors the life of his brother and chronicles their journey.

WSIU’s Jeff Williams recently talked with Martiece about his book for this edition of In The Author’s Voice. You can find more information about “The Unknown” on Martiece Arrington’s website https://purchasingtheunknown.com.

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, volcanologist and adventurer Jess Phoenix talks with WSIU's Jeff Williams about her recent book "Ms. Adventure: My Wild Explorations in Science, Lava, and Life," and her philosophy that we are all born scientists.

In this edition of In The Author's Voice, longtime educator and author Frances Schoonmaker talks with WSIU's Jeff Williams about her awarding winning trilogy of children's books, "The Last Crystal."

Just in time for a summer road trip, there's a new audio book version of "100 of the Worst Ideas in History." WSIU's Jeff Williams talked with co-author, Mike Smith, for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

Welcome to this edition of In The Author's Voice.  Today (4/20/21), a new psychological thriller hits the book stands from author Cate Holahan.  "Her Three Lives" tells the story of a family that must discover who the real enemy is after a violent home invasion breaks their trust in one another.  WSIU's Jeff Williams talked Holahan about her new novel.

"Her Three Lives" is from Grand Central Publishing. 

Author Steve Berry's latest installment in his Cotton Malone series is out today (2/23/21).  WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Berry about "The Kaiser's Web" for this edition of In The Author's Voice.

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with author Laurent Pernot about his new book, "There and Here: Small Illinois Towns with Big Names."

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with authors Cary O'Dell and Thad Heckman about their new book, "Bucky's Dome."

WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Illinois News Anchor Dan Klefstad about his novel, Fiona's Guardians.

So far this year, we've experienced extreme forest fires as well as a very active hurricane season.  Brandon Derman is a Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Illinois Springfield.  His new book is Struggles for Climate Justice: Uneven Geographies and the Politics of Connection.  WSIU's Jeff Williams recently talked with Derman about his book and the environmental, political, and social impact of our changing climate.