Linda Pohly and America's Hometown Band

Authors Keith Roysdon and Jill Blocker

In this episode of Pages & Partners, host Heather Troupe talkswith Keith Roysdon and Jill Blocker about the release of their upcoming books, their writing and publishing journeys, and an exciting event coming up at the Carnegie Library this summer. Find more information about their books and theirupcoming events below --    Keith Roysdon's book, Seven Angels: https://bookshop.org/p/books/seven-angels-keith-roysdon/6fbc08fe619bfb70?ean=9798992742237&next= [https://bookshop.org/p/books/seven-angels-keith-roysdon/6fbc08fe619bfb70?ean=9798992742237&next=]t  Jill Blocker's book, Happily After Ever: https://constellatecreatives.com/happily-after-ever-book/ [https://constellatecreatives.com/happily-after-ever-book/] About Constellate Publishing: https://constellatecreatives.com/publishing/ [https://constellatecreatives.com/publishing/]   Tuesday, July 14, @ 3p.m., at Ink Drinkers Anonymous Bookstore,108 S. Walnut Street.   Tuesday, July 14, @ 6p.m., at the E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center,400 W. Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie. The talk is free and open to the public, but the Ball Center requests advance registration to ensure plenty of seating and refreshments.   July 15, @ 12pm., at the Orchard Shop at Minnetrista, 311 W. St.Joseph St. Wednesday, @ 3p.m., at Aw Yeah Comics, 119 E. Charles Street. Wednesday, July 15, @ 6:30p.m. at Carnegie Library, 301 E. JacksonStreet.

Linda Pohly and America's Hometown Band

In this episode of Pages & Partner, host Heather Troupe sits down with Linda Pohly, a member of America’s Hometown Band. Linda shares the local history of the band, discusses upcoming events, and explains how community members can get involved. Tune in to learn more about America’s Hometown Band and its impact in the community. For more about America's Hometown Band, visit https://amhometownband.org/ [https://amhometownband.org/]

Kate Elliott + The BIG READ

In this episode of Pages & Partners, host Heather Troupe sits down with Kate Elliott, Associate Lecturer in the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication at Ball State University. They discuss her involvement in the Big Read, her “old” new community project, and the ways she connects her students with meaningful community engagement. Tune in to learn how education and local partnerships come together to make an impact. Links mentioned in this episode: MunciePublicLibrary.org/Big-Read Email Kate Elliott: kelliott@bsu.edu [kelliott@bsu.edu]

Author Aimee Nezhukumatathil

In this episode of Pages & Partners, host Heather Troupe sits down with Aimee Nezhukumatathil to discuss her book Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees, which was selected for the 2025-26 MPL Big Read program.  Tune in to hear about herwriting journey and the connections between food, family and storytelling thatinspired her work.

Stacy Wheeler and Classroom Connections of ECI

In this episode of Pages & Partners, host Heather Troupe discusses Classroom Connections of East Central Indiana with executive director Stacy Wheeler. Learn more about what Classroom Connections does, their push to fill backpacks, and how you can help.