Today's guests focus on mid 20th-century events that changed the world. September 2, 2016 marks the end of World War II 71 years ago. Local author Neal Snidow's mother became a young war widow during that war. He tells her story and that of other family members in his memoir, Vista Del Mar . Former clinical psychologist Harry Keshet is a peer leader with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, whose classes start Tuesday, September 6. He has taught classes on the influence of Mahatma Gandhi.

This week Nancy talks with a couple mystery writers. First up is Ken McGorry with his haunted tale in Ghost Hampton . Then, Redding author Robert Seago tells us about his combat-hardened private detective and German Shepherd partner Joker in Tears of the Innocent . And we end with a change of pace from North State author and entertainer, Shane Weissman.

This week Nancy talks with a couple mystery writers. First up is Ken McGorry with his haunted tale in Ghost Hampton. Then, Redding author Robert Seago tells us about his combat-hardened private detective and German Shepherd partner Joker in Tears of the Innocent. And we end with a change of pace from North State author and entertainer, Shane Weissmann.

Grass Valley author Dodie Johnston is a licensed educational psychologist who taught English as a foreign language at a private women's college in China. Her book, How Was China? puts a human face on a China we've never seen before. The author describes the dreams and realities of the young women who were her students.

This week Nancy speaks with two adventurous authors. Orland travel writer Martin Burrows traveled to Africa for his book, The Final Safari . Oroville author and musician Bob Harrison moved to the mountains of southern Oregon and lived 15 years without electricity or running water. His book is Hippie Tales of the Northwest Woods .

When clinical psychologist Matthew McKay's son Jordan was murdered, Dr. McKay set out on a quest to discover the truth about why we are here and what happens when we die. His book, Seeking Jordan: How I Learned the Truth About Death and the Invisible Universe , describes the techniques used to connect with Jordan, including channeled writing. This interview is part one of a two-part series.

Chico author Wick Humble's book gives the history of the popular Datsun Z-Car, and how to restore the Datsun 240Z, 260Z, and 280Z. How to Manage a Contested Divorce by divorce attorney Hamid Naraghi details how to take charge of your case in or out or court, with or without an attorney.

Chico author Glynda-Lee Hoffmann has written two books on the Qabalah and the brain: The Secret Dowry of Eve: Women’s Role in the Development of Consciousness , and The Genesis Code: Your Key to Unlocking Hidden Genius . She also offers a suggestion for reading about the brain’s plasticity.

Retired Butte College English teacher Neal Snidow explored his family's history in words and photographs. Gary Sitton was one of the first professors to teach computer sciences at Chico State University and helped found the Gateway Science Museum. He was also a successful entrepreneur, and wrote this book of tips for beginning entrepreneurs. Gary Sitton died in October 2015, a few months after this interview originally aired.

Meredith First used her own teenage experiences of growing up in Gridley, California to write her first novel. She includes fun references to pop culture of the time in this story of friendship.