The MCM Podcast

Quarantiny Short Story Contest Winners

Today on the podcast we read the story contest winners!

A sincere thank you to all participants! We had a record number of stories submitted. More contests to come, so stay tuned.

The stories were ranked by four judges and then averaged for a final score.

1st place: “Mistakes Were Made” by Teela Davis

2nd place: “Wayne Newton’s Next” by Steve Raap

3rd place: “The Proper Way to Eat a Cookie” by Dawn Christianson

https://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/Quarantiny

CONGRATULATIONS!

We continued our Author’s @ McMillan Series with author Jim Cobb talking about his book Countdown to Preparedness.

If you want to know what you need and how to prepare for an event that keeps you stuck at home for an extended time, such as storms, power outage, or financial problems, then this podcast is for you! Jim Cobb walks us through actionable steps to be prepared for surviving in your home unexpectedly.

Bio: Jim Cobb is a nationally recognized authority on disaster readiness and emergency preparedness. He has written nine books to date and is the Editor in Chief for Prepper Survival Guide and Backwoods Survival Guide magazines. Jim has worked extensively with Panteao Productions on a series of instructional videos as well. He lives in Wisconsin with his wife, children, and an assortment of critters.

Find more podcasts at mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

Today we bring you a special presentation of our Ghost Short Story Contest winners from October. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest; we will be having another short story contest in the spring of 2020, so keep writing!

In third place: A.J. Roy, “Tasteful Settings.”

In second place: Teela Davis, “Untitled.”

In first place: MacKenzie Tastan, “Omnes Morimur.”

Read the stories at mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

Today we bring you a special presentation of our Ghost Short Story Contest winners from October. Thank you to everyone who entered the contest; we will be having another short story contest in the spring of 2020, so keep writing!

In third place: A.J. Roy, “Tasteful Settings.”

In second place: Teela Davis, “Untitled.”

In first place: MacKenzie Tastan, “Omnes Morimur.”

Read the stories at mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

Today we bring you a special presentation of short stories read to you by the authors. In July we had a flash fiction contest here at the library. Participants had to stop into the library to use our manual typewriter to write their piece of flash fiction. They got one page of paper, a typewriter, and their brain: that’s it.

In third place: Patti Whisman will read her story, “Saturn.”

In second place: Diane Whisman will read her story, “Last Transmission.”

In first place: Rick Humphreys will read his story, “My Green-striped Couch.”

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts

Today we bring you a special presentation of short stories read to you by the authors. In July we had a flash fiction contest here at the library. Participants had to stop into the library to use our manual typewriter to write their piece of flash fiction. They got one page of paper, a typewriter, and their brain: that’s it.

In third place: Patti Whisman will read her story, “Saturn.”

In second place: Diane Whisman will read her story, “Last Transmission.”

In first place: Rick Humphreys will read his story, “My Green-striped Couch.”

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts

Today Teen Librarian Jennie Bahnaman talks with local author Lisl Detlefsen. They talk about Lisl’s children’s book writing, publishing, and more. It’s always great to hear how an author creates and imagines the words and worlds we love so much.

Join us at the McMillan Library, May 23rd at 6:30pm, for Lisl Detlefsen's book launch party for her newest children's picture book 1,2,3 Jump! coming out on May 13. Lisl will read her new book and copies of 1,2,3 Jump!, along with Lisl's other books, will be available for purchase.

Today Teen Librarian Jennie Bahnaman talks with local author Lisl Detlefsen. They talk about Lisl’s children’s book writing, publishing, and more. It’s always great to hear how an author creates and imagines the words and worlds we love so much.

Join us at the McMillan Library, May 23rd at 6:30pm, for Lisl Detlefsen's book launch party for her newest children's picture book 1,2,3 Jump! coming out on May 13. Lisl will read her new book and copies of 1,2,3 Jump!, along with Lisl's other books, will be available for purchase.

Today we talk to local man Dale Horn who boxed out of the Wisconsin Rapids Boxing Club. I came to start talking to him as he was doing some research on his old boxing bouts using the library’s microfilm reels of old newspapers. His story intrigued me, so asked him if he would do a podcast when he was finished.

In the meantime, the New York Times ran a story about his old gym the Wisconsin Rapids Boxing Club, and even mentioned him. You can read the article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/07/sports/wisconsin-rapids-boxing-club.html

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts

Today we talk to local man Dale Horn who boxed out of the Wisconsin Rapids Boxing Club. I came to start talking to him as he was doing some research on his old boxing bouts using the library’s microfilm reels of old newspapers. His story intrigued me, so asked him if he would do a podcast when he was finished.

In the meantime, the New York Times ran a story about his old gym the Wisconsin Rapids Boxing Club, and even mentioned him. You can read the article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/07/sports/wisconsin-rapids-boxing-club.html

More podcasts at: mcmillanlibrary.org/podcasts