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 SEASON 6

Pages & Voices Podcast

Celebrating Local Authors

Welcome to "Pages & Voices," an ACPL podcast that takes you on a journey through the literary landscape of our local community. As a public library, we believe in the power of literature to connect people and communities and to encourage lifelong learning and discovery. 

In each episode, we'll dive deep into the creative minds behind the words, uncovering the stories behind the stories. "Pages & Voices" is more than just a podcast; it's a celebration of the incredible talent that flourish in our own backyard and a platform for local authors to share their stories with a wider audience. 

Whether you're a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply someone with a passion for the power of storytelling, this podcast is for you. 

Volunteer to be featured on our Pages & Voices: Celebrating Local Authors podcast! Visit our Local Authors page.

Pages & Voices is produced in Access Fort Wayne’s Studio B at the Main Library.

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Benjamin Oneal

Season:

6

Episode:

7

Join me as I talk to Indiana author Ben Oneal on today’s episode of Pages & Voices. Ben is an American fiction author known for dynamic storytelling across multiple genres. His work includes the gripping Benjamin Kroh serial killer thriller series, two thought-provoking science fiction novels—The Serpent's Gift and Rise of the Fallen—and a compelling short story collection titled Hold That Thought. Ben talks about his journey to becoming an author, why he enjoys writing across genres and what’s next in his journey.


More From Season 6

Anna Lee Huber

On today’s episode of Pages & Voices, I am joined by USA Today Bestselling author, Anna Lee Huber. Anna is the author of more than twenty novels, including the Lady Darby Mysteries, the Verity Kent Mysteries, and the Gothic Myths series, as well as Sisters of Fortune: A Novel of the Titanic and the anthology, The Deadly Hours. Listen in as Anna discusses her writing processes, how she keeps her stories straight, and how she became an award-winning Indiana author.

Daniel Williams

Join me as I speak with local author Daniel Williams. We discuss his 2018 memoir, My Voice: Faced with Autism, the home he has found in the LGBTQ+ community and why it was important for Daniel to share his story so authentically with others.

Colleen Coble & Denise Hunter

Celebrate Pages & Voices turning two with us! This special anniversary episode features two award winning Indiana, Christian Fiction authors, Colleen Coble & Denise Hunter. Best friends and critique partners for 26 years, Denise and Colleen formulated a system that helped them reach their current levels of success. Join us, as we will talk about their friendship and the system that helped them achieve their goals.

Brandon Weis

Local author, Brandon Weis gives readers a comprehensive account of the year he spent hiking when we discuss his book, This is Gonna Hurt: Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Arizona Trail in a Calendar Year. Tune in to hear details of the hike and why it was important for him to share his experiences in his riveting, self-published book.

AD Lynn

On today’s episode of Pages & Voices we get to know local fiction writer AD Lynn. Listen in as she talks about the second book in her popular Harrison University series, Making the Play and, also, gives us a behind the scenes look at writing contemporary romance.

Tamika Ford

Join me as I speak with local author Tamika Ford about her powerful memoir, Moore to Lyfe. Not only do we discuss her writing techniques, but we talk about her childhood, why she felt it was important to share her story so authentically, and what’s next in her writing journey.

Previous Seasons

Lucas Gerke

Step into the mind of a science fiction author on his debut novel! Today's episode delves into the creation of Lucas Gerke’s debut novel, tracing the origins of his love for writing, how his craft has developed, and what lies ahead in his science fiction journey.

Jamie Ward

Meet Jamie Ward, the voice behind 100 Things to Do in Indiana Before You Die and Secret Indiana: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. This episode of Pages & Voices features a conversation with the local travel writer, covering her approach to writing about Indiana, how she entered the travel writing world, and her passion for her work.

Richard Rooker

Join us for a conversation with local author, educator, and writing coach Richard Rooker, co-author of Buses Are a Comin’: Memoir of a Freedom Rider. Richard shares how his longtime friendship with Freedom Rider Charles Person led to their powerful collaboration and why it was so important to tell the story of the youngest of the original Freedom Riders.

Jonathan Watson

Discover the moving narrative of Elsie Ragusin, a Holocaust survivor, through the eyes of her friend, local author Jonathan Watson. This episode explores Jonathan's writing journey for Elsie's Tune: One Last Song to Overcome, his special bond with Elsie, and the motivation behind telling her story of resilience.

Amanda Lee Moore

Join me as I speak with local author Amanda Lee Moore. We discuss her 2024 science fiction novel, We All Fall Down and where she got the idea for this apocalyptic tale.

Dori Graham

On today’s episode of Pages & Voices I sit down with local children’s author, Dori Graham. Listen in as Dori talks about who nurtured her love of writing, the inspiration behind her book, Brave Miss Muffet and what she’s learned on her author journey.

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