Elsie Robinson. Know her name? Probably not.

Yet, Elsie Robinson was once the most influential newspaper columnist in America and it's time her story was told. Allison Gilbert has done just that in her new book, "Listen, World! How the Intrepid Elsie Robinson Became America's Most Read Woman."

It's an inspiring tale, shared in the next 30 minutes with author Allison Gilbert and host Jaci Clement.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Allison Gilbert is the author of numerous books, including the much-anticipated first biography of American writer and syndicated newspaper columnist Elsie Robinson (1883-1956), published in 2022 by Seal Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. Her book, Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive, reveals creative ways to remember family and friends we never want to forget.

To mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Allison is executive producer of two film projects in collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum: a documentary called, "Reporting 9/11 and Why It Still Matters,” and a 20-part series, "Women Journalists of 9/11: Their Stories.” Featured journalists include Tom Brokaw, Savannah Guthrie, the New York Times’ Maggie Haberman, NPR’s Linda Wertheimer, and 60 Minutes' correspondent and anchor Scott Pelley, and many others.

Please take a moment to follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. She’s everywhere as “agilbertwriter." (SOURCE: Amazon.com)

ABOUT FMC FAST CHAT

The official podcast of the Fair Media Council, FMC Fast Chat features notables in news, media, and business. Be in the know in 30(ish) minutes. The Fair Media Council is a 501c3 nonprofit organization advocating for quality news and working to create a media-savvy society. Find out more at fairmediacouncil.org

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