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The protagonist of Hilary Cohen’s first murder mystery, "A Turquoise Grave," is looking forward to a tropical getaway but instead finds herself trying to prove a man is innocent of murder. Hilary, widely known as the playwright for the famed Wild Swan Theater, has turned her talents to the written page. Hilary talks about how becoming a novelist seemed like the natural next step for her creative career on the next edition of "creative:impact" with Deb Polich.
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We continue to mark Black History Month with a look at overcoming inequities in education by exploring local efforts at improving literacy and accessibility to diverse literature in Washtenaw County. Margy Long is director of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District's Success by Six-Great Start Collaborative. She joined WEMU's David Fair for a conversation on progress made and progress yet needed.
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Humor is the antidote for the world’s imperfection. Amanda Uhle, publisher of McSweeney’s and a freelance journalist, relies on her talent, plus a healthy…
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The Black Stone Bookstore and Cultural Center in Ypsilanti has a mission: To unite all people, regardless of race, religion, or politics, and to highlight…
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Retired FBI senior resident agent turned author Greg Stejskal's book, "FBI Case Files Michigan: Tales of a G-Man," just hit the racks. It's a page turner…
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Internationally acclaimed, award-winning author of more than 90 novels Loren Estleman is a master of mysteries, histories, and series. He has written…
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From romance to politics, Dr. Debotri Dhar has studied the culture of love across the world. Her book "Love is Not a Word: The Culture and Politics of…
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For over a century, a club in Ypsilanti has served as an outlet for local women to discuss literature. Their history is as rich and interesting as the…
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This week, "Art and Soul" is about the visual arts. 89.1 WEMU's Lisa Barry is joined by state and local arts leader Omari Rush and a special guest: Amanda…
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Michigan author, poet, actor, director, and teacher B.G. Bradley talks about his new fiction book that provides a glimpse of life in the state's Upper…