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This One's About... Marie Schmidt

We're chatting with Marie Schmidt, author of Eddy's Day Out, about a curious dog with a nose for adventure! Children will delight in Eddie as he befriends a group of children waiting to board a school bus destined for the Detroit Institute of Arts, plays follow-the-leader, enjoys a class of figure drawing, discovers great paintings, and heads home to find himself on a “lost dog” poster.

This One's About... Dan Ellens

In this episode of “This One’s About…,” we sit down with Dan Ellens, author of Forest Legend: The Tale of Ol’ Split Toe. Through the eyes of a remarkable deer traveling across centuries, Ellens explores the evolving relationship between humans and the natural world—from ancient forests and Indigenous hunters to modern industry and future science. It’s a thoughtful, imaginative conversation about environmental balance, history, and the enduring question: can humanity learn to live in harmony with nature?

This One's About... Cary Vajda

Cary Vajda discusses The Ghost in Tower Room, a haunting and heartfelt novel set in coastal Maine, and book two of the Ghosts of Casco Bay series. The story follows Scarlett as she inherits her grandmother’s seaside mansion and encounters the ghost of a long-lost sea captain, forcing her to navigate love, legacy, and the ties between past and present. Visit caryvajda.com for more details.

This One's About... David Joseph

In this episode, host Doug Dorda chats with psychoanalyst and author David Joseph about his book Listening for a Lifetime: The Art of Psychotherapy.  Gain a deeper understanding of psychotherapeutic principles through Dr. Joseph's personal maxims, reflecting his extensive clinical experience and professional wisdom.

This One's About... Allison Bartlette

The host sits down with author Allison Bartlette to discuss the wonderful children's book, Walking on a Trail. How does an idea for a book form? How are connections made to an illustrator? Why choose a rhyme scheme? How to promote in a crowded ecosystem? Allison answers these questions and more in a discussion that is equal parts fun, inspirational and educational.