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‘Crescent Moon’ illuminates little-known era, the Ottoman Empire

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Mark Macedonia, author of “Beneath A Crescent Moon,” looks through his book Friday, March 10, at his house in Adams Township. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle
Mark Macedonia, author of “Beneath A Crescent Moon,” looks through his book Friday, March 10, at his house in Adams Township. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

A retired Seneca Valley Intermediate High School history teacher’s expertise came into play in his second published novel that uses a little-known period as a backdrop.

Mark Macedonia’s “Beneath A Crescent Moon” offers a story of love, betrayal, and survival during the 16th-century Ottoman Empire. [Read more…] about ‘Crescent Moon’ illuminates little-known era, the Ottoman Empire

Interview with Peaks and Beyond Author, MF Erler

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A PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH
Author M.F. Erler

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Erler is currently working on her 10th novel. But her past also offers some interesting tidbits on how these works came to life: from trekking across Ireland to traveling to China. The flavor or her experiences shows in her writing, one that is rich with flavor.
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Joni Jesme Interview with Diana Pierce (Podcast)

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White Chair Day by Joni Jesme

OMG! I’m Having a White Chair Day
by Joni Jesme

Watch podcast interview with Joni Jesme on “What’s Next with Diana Pierce”

Joni Jesme’s debut book uncovers the humor behind growing older and the need to embrace the journey into mid-life and beyond with a smile. Stemming from a green trash can lid verbally mistaken as a white chair, Jesme turned that White Chair Day incident into a compilation of 40 fully-illustrated true stories revealing the humorous side of life. [Read more…] about Joni Jesme Interview with Diana Pierce (Podcast)

Leslie Compton Author Interview on JPR, Jefferson Public Radio

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Radio Interview with Leslie Compton, Author of “Dearest Minnie, a sailor’s story” on August 10, 2017 on JPR (Jefferson Public Radio, Oregon) by Geoffrey Riley, News Director and Jefferson Exchange Host.

JPR, the Jefferson Exchange: Program
JPR, the Jefferson Exchange: Program

In 1906, Teddy Roosevelt ordered a large fleet of US warships to circumnavigate the globe. The fleet, painted white as a symbol of peace, became known as The White Fleet. Author Leslie Compton recreates this legendary voyage as a historical love story using postcards sent by a White Fleet sailor.

Leslie Compton joins us in the studio. [CLICK TO LISTEN]

 

Src: Jefferson Public Radio:  http://ijpr.org/post/dearest-minnie-sailors-story#stream/0