Nevada Barr--the mystery writer who takes readers to national parks

Isaac Asimov--a Father of Modern Science Fiction

In this episode, you'll learn * how Isaac as young man struggled to achieve in academics because of discrimination against Jews * how Isaac, while working in his parents' stores, devoured pulp science fiction magazines to learn his "trade" * how Asimov became one of the most prolific America writers, publishing and editing more 500 books * How Asimov won about every award given out for his genres * How Asimov, the person, was a direct contradiction of Asimov, the writer Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!

Patricia Cornwell, the Author Who Popularized CSI

In this episode, you'll learn-- * how Patricia went from a BA in English to an award-winning journalist in two years * the remarkable learning journey Cornwell took to become schooled in forensics * the long string of awards her writing has amassed as well as the tremendous success of her books with readers * the surprising origin story of Patricia as a writer Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!

Nevada Barr--the mystery writer who takes readers to national parks

In this 50th episode, you'll learn-- * how Nevada Barr began her working career as an actress of moderate success * the unusual way Nevada became interested in the outdoors and specifically the national parks * how Nevada remained committed to writing even though any success was slow in coming * how Nevada Barr broke new ground in the mystery writing genre by moving her sleuth, park ranger Anna Pigeon to a new park for each entry Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!

Louise Penny--from Alcoholic to the 21st Century Agatha Christie

In thia episode, you'll learn-- * how Louise Penny battled loneliness, alcoholism and isolation and turned her experiences into creating great cozy mysteries * how Louise Penny struggled with her writing for years before producing her first novel Still Life\ * how Penny's Three Pines series have become one of the most successful and recognized cozy mystery series in the world Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!

James Cameron--the college dropout who became the pre-eminent director of our day

In this episode, you'll learn-- * how James Cameron went from school janitor to movie director * how Cameron struggled and sacrificed to learn the ropes of movie making * how Cameron was willing to do almost anything--even putting his life at risk--to make his movies * how Cameron often gave up personal gain to achieve his storytelling vision and still became one of the richest men in Hollywood Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!