Sara Paretsky--The Writer Who Broke Through

Sara Paretsky--The Writer Who Broke Through

In this episode, you'll learn-- * how Paretsky became one of the first female writers to break into the "hard-boiled detective" genre * how Paretsky has used her bestselling mysteries to highlight important social justice issues * how Paretsky became one of the co-founders of Sisters in Crime Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!

Thomas Paine--the Father of the American Revolution

In this episode, you'll learn-- * the struggles Paine went through before he found "his voice" * the critical way Benjamin Franklin intervened to send Paine to America * how Paine's writings persuaded the common man to the ideas of liberty and freedom * how, despite Paine's tremendous influence on the Revolution, his life ended in absurdity and infamy Check out the backstories you never knew about the storytellers you love!

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!