Welcome to WYSO's author universe—where the creators of literature share their stories, insights, and creative journeys with Southwest Ohio's community radio audience. Through intimate conversations and thoughtful interviews, we bring you closer to the minds that craft the books that move, challenge, and inspire us.
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In 2001, first-time novelist Lalita Tademy discovered Oprah's publicity powers as Cane River became a bestseller. Plus a bonus jazz critic Nat Hentoff interview. -
My final interview with the notable Hollywood producer of programs like "The Rockford Files" and "The A-Team" who had reinvented himself as a writer of crime fiction. -
A "women's club" promised to solve financial problems. But when the money didn't reach enough members, things turned murderous in Megan Abbott's latest masterpiece. -
Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Laura Lippman's Tess Monaghan series is being adapted for TV. And she published her first cozy mystery, 'Murder Takes a Vacation.' -
Introducing the second book in the Taj trilogy of historical fiction set in India. 2003 interview with Indu Sundaresan about "The Feast of Roses" and Empress Mehrunisa. -
Author Andrew Welsh-Huggins discusses "The Mailman," the first installment in a sizzling crime series featuring former postal inspector Mercury Carter. -
The latest crime novel by S.A. Cosby is smoking hot. "King of Ashes" explores family bonds in a crematory business as siblings face dangerous criminals. -
James Lee Burke discusses his new novel with WYSO's Book Nook. He has made more appearances on the program than any other guest, spanning nearly 30 years. -
Anishinaabe author and 2024 Antioch speaker Marcie Rendon talks about her work, identity and career. -
Vick Mickunas speaks with returning guest Jess Montgomery. -
Vick Mickunas has his first in-studio interview since the beginning of the pandemic with author Rebecca Rine. -
As part of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards ceremony, author Margaret Atwood and feminist Gloria Steinem talk about advancing peace in the face of injustice.
