Interview with Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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Cover image for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck

What makes Jeff Kinney look down and close his eyes because he can’t bear what he’s done? Check out his answer in our interview ahead of the November 5 publication of the 8th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Hard Luck.

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Nels Andrews interview

Looking for something to do in Columbus on October 18? Check out Six String Concerts performer Nels Andrews. During our interview, he opens up about his writing style, which involves his chauffeuring job with “The Countess of Glamor” and the “deep emotional pining” necessary to write his songs.

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Nels Andrews interview

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Your First Illicit Reading Experience – NYTimes.com

This would make a great listener call-in for Craft: Your First Illicit Reading Experience – NYTimes.com.

How well do you suppose it would go over on the radio? “My first naughty book was…”

Here’s a picture of me with mine…

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Ohio Comic Con ǁ Columbus ǁ Greater Columbus Convention Center ǁ Wizard World Ohio

I’ll be covering the Ohio Comic Con this year. See you there!

Ohio Comic Con ǁ Columbus ǁ Greater Columbus Convention Center ǁ Wizard World Ohio.

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As Promised: Vienna Teng

Insightful, funny, and smart: Vienna Teng visits Craft and discusses her music, her background, and her education. Want to know her take on religion and graduate school? Check out our interview and then attend her  September 28 show in Kent, Ohio (or many other states, or Germany, or the UK).

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Maureen Metcalf and the Innovative Leader’s Guide

I’m catching up posting some of the previous shows. Here’s the terrific Maureen Metcalf from earlier this summer discussing her book, Innovative Leaders Guide to Transforming Organizations.

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The AWESOME Vienna Teng

I have an interview with the fantastic Vienna Teng this Thursday evening! Whoo hoo! If you live in Ohio, consider attending her September 28 show in Kent, Ohio. I’ll post the interview audio here as soon as it’s finished. Awesome.

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Westerville Library Facebook Chat with Tess Gerritsen!

I interviewed Tess Gerritsen a while back and she was an excellent person to talk to, as well as a very interesting writer. Check out her Westerville Library Facebook chat on September 4.

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8th Floor Locker Room – YouTube

Here’s the infamous “Naked Nate” sketch from this week’s guests Dan White and Nate Varrone.

Warning: humorous nudity.

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Ohio Comic Con ǁ Columbus ǁ Greater Columbus Convention Center ǁ Wizard World Ohio

The excellent comic book illustrator Neal Adams will be my guest on September 11 at 8 pm on WCBE. Here’s where to catch him in Columbus on September 20-22, plus lots of other great guests. I’ve got my tickets, do you?

Ohio Comic Con ǁ Columbus ǁ Greater Columbus Convention Center ǁ Wizard World Ohio.

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