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• Author bases novel on grandmother's life in 1907 Winona
  Jane Kirkpatrick had a unique resource writing her latest historical novel: photographs her grandmother took a century ago around Winona.June 17, 2009
• Writer captures Pakistani history in a novel
  When Ali Sethi set out to explore his homeland of Pakistan's history for a creative writing class, he discovered relatively little of its complex multi-lingual cultural history had been written down. He ended up writing "The Wish Maker" to capture that history, and is now being hailed as a new international literary voice.June 15, 2009
• Miro Quartet returns to White Pine Festival
  The White Pine Festival, coming up next Wednesday in several towns along the St. Croix River Valley, celebrates the convergence of music, painting and poetry. The Miro Quartet is performing a new work in collaboration with poet Matthea Harvey.June 11, 2009
• Andre Dubus III explores the days before Sept. 11 in new novel
  Best-selling novelist Andre Dubus III says his new book, set in a strip club in the days before the Sept. 11 attacks, was inspired by an image of a pile of cash on a bedroom bureau.June 8, 2009
• Jane Hamilton's take on the modern romance novel
  Author Jane Hamilton is best known for books that depict tragedy and human frailty. She departs from that formula in her new novel, "Laura Rider's Masterpiece," a dark comedy about a bored wife with literary aspirations and her attempts to create art from life.Midmorning, June 5, 2009
• Aussie director rewrites playwright Noel Coward
  Not a lot of people would have the guts, or perhaps the gall, to rewrite Noel Coward - but Stephan Elliott did. The Australian director just co-wrote and directed a film adaptation of "Easy Virtue." It's an early Coward play, starring Minnesota native Jessica Biel.June 5, 2009
• Heather McElhatton takes a swipe at chick lit
  Twin Cities author Heather McElhatton will tell you she knows a thing or two about dating. Her second novel is all about the dangers of dating -- and of having your dreams come true.May 25, 2009
• Arthur Phillips' new novel connects music and memories
  In Arthur Phillips new novel, "The Song is You," a divorced advertising director falls in love with a young singer/songwriter. Phillips says the book is not only about their story, but about the role that music plays in our lives.Midmorning, May 21, 2009
• Michael Pollan spreads the word about eating food
  Journalist and food expert Michael Pollan was often asked for advice about the best things to eat. After a lot of research he came up with a seven word formula: "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." Now Pollan is being told his ideas are changing lives.May 19, 2009
• Talking Volumes: Rita Dove
  In the season finale of Talking Volumes, Kerri Miller talks with poet Rita Dove. Her newest work is "Sonata Mulattica," a book-length lyrical narrative. Recorded at the Fitzgerald Theater on May 11.Midmorning, May 18, 2009
• Poets laureate talk about their art
  Two poet laureates talk about the art of the poem. Robert Pinsky shares his favorite poems to read aloud, and the music of verse. Rita Dove joins Kerri Miller on the stage of the Fitzgerald Theater for Talking Volumes.Midmorning, May 13, 2009
• Columnist Amy Dickinson's small town roots
  Syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson celebrates the small town where she grew up. And where she spent some time as a single parent, raising her daughter with the help of her tough-to-impress extended family.Midmorning, May 8, 2009
• The next literary stars
  In an industry that is focused more than ever on the bottom line, it's hard for young writers to get published. But some say there are more great writers working now than ever before. Midmorning takes a look at some of the writers starting to make a name for themselves.Midmorning, May 6, 2009
• Literary escapes
  When times are tough, a good book can provide an escape. Two book critics offer their suggestions for books that take readers to a different place.Midmorning, May 6, 2009
• Christian Moerk proves a Dane can write an Irish tale
  Writer Christian Moerk has an ear for languages. Some might call him a linguistic shapeshifter. He grew up in Denmark, but worked in the US and in Ireland. When he decided to write a novel, he wanted to capture the distinctive language of Ireland's remote west coast.April 29, 2009

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