In this episode, we feature the top three short stories from our summer 2024 fiction writing contest. Join us as we read the first-place story, A Song of Heart’s by Cody Morrison, a poignant tale of grief, music, and healing. Next, we present Our Puzzle Glue by Alana Lee, a touching reflection on family bonds and enduring love. Finally, experience the chilling suspense of Dominus Miseriae by C.S. Alexander, where a young woman unravels a dark family secret. Don’t miss these emotionally resonant and captivating narratives!

Read the stories on our website here: https://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/2024-winners-creative-fiction-writing-contest

Greetings, phantasmagoric friends! This is the McMillan Library Podcast. Today, we step into the visionary mind of Kurt Vonnegut with a reading of '2BR02B,' a story that beckons us to ponder the values of life and society.

McMillan Library held a song contest for local artists over the summer. Listen to the top three tracks on this podcast.

FIRST PLACE: “Special Place” — Pete Revelle and Four on the Floor*

*The song "Special Place" is written by Pete Revelle and Four on the Floor. The music and lyrics are original and recorded at Pete Revelle Studios and McMillan Library Studio

Four on the Floor is a multi-generational jazz quartet playing standards from America’s songbook. (Personnel may vary)

Pete Revelle - Piano, Lead Vocals

Kevin Finbraaten - Cornet/Trumpet, Vocals

Glenn Runnels - Bass, Vocals

Kevin Stellman - Drums

SECOND PLACE: “Murder Mystery” — Isaac Pulchinski

YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@ipulchinski?si=I4TaVEpLA2lClCVl

THIRD PLACE: “The Waiting” — Cyanne Kube-Smith

For more MCMP podcasts visit:

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Welcome back to the McMillan Podcast! It’s been awhile…but now that the recording studio is set up and we can have people come into the library to talk again, we will be coming out with more episodes.

Our guest today is a local author and game developer, Amy Allworden.

Amy talks us through some of the process to getting your book published–I have included an accompanying pdf of information prepared by Amy which is available on our website at mcmillanlibrary.org/podcast

Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.

Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.

We will read selected writings: some published books, some journals.

Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.

We will read selected writings: some published books, some journals.

Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.

We will read selected writings: some published books, some journals.

Join us for a podcast story-time! Take a saunter with the renowned American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau.

We will read selected writings: some published books, some journals.

Imagine Your Short Story Contest Winners

Today on the podcast we read the story contest winners!

A sincere thank you to all participants! More contests to come, so stay tuned for our fall short story contest.

Theme: Must reference or contain a notable fantasy story, mythological figure, or fairy tale. Or, be an actual fairy tale style story.

Guest Judge: Award winning author, Misty Urban.

https://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/imagine-contest

First place: “The Young King” by Elizabeth Caulfield Felt

Second place: “The Bullhoey” by Rick Humphreys

Third place: “The Fairy Ring” by Amanda Waddington

Honorable mention: “Detective Redbriar and the Changeling Child” by Anne Ziebell