Craft March 22 Humor Special

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Doug Dangler

What’s REALLY March Madness? WCBE giving me a full hour on March 22 at 3 pm (daytime, even) to delve into the nature of humor and humor writing with an array of great writers:

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Cleveland native Kelsey Kinney hits town with Second City Improv

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Doug Dangler

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Witness the triumphant return of Ohio native Kelsey Kinney with the Happily Ever Laughter tour with Chicago’s Second City on March 21 and 22. In addition to revisiting classic sketches from the 54-year history of Second City, Kelsey and the rest of the cast will engage in improvisation with the audience, during which she will guarantee that they’ll make comedy gold happen right before your eyes.“

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The truth about CC Finlay

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Doug Dangler

CC Finlay

Ever wonder about authors like CC Finlay? Listen in for the truth about him – a sneak peek for the March 22 Craft humor special.

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How to Liv Forever with Amy Talkington

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Doug Dangler
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Amy Talkington

Novelist and screenwriter Amy Talkington’s book Liv Forever debuts this week. We talk about how she got started on the book, what kinds of supernatural experiences led (or didn’t lead) to this paranormal thriller, and how she feels about doing an elevator pitch for a novel.

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How to plan a murder

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Doug Dangler

JA Jance will be in Columbus with the Thurber House on March 10. We talked about how she got started, why she doesn’t like the word “prolific,” and why you shouldn’t plan even fictional murders in restaurants.

Doug Dangler with JA Jance's book "Moving Target"

JA Jance discusses writing and the appropriate place to plan a murder (it’s not a restaurant).

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Chang-rae Lee’s “On Such a Full Sea”

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Doug Dangler
Chang-rae Lee book cover

Chang-rae Lee book cover

Pulitzer-prize finalist Chang-Rae Lee tells me about his latest novel, working with students, and the potential for going into writing as a money-making career (his advice: don’t).

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Aaron Jay Kernis

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Doug Dangler
Aaron Jay Kernis

Aaron Jay Kernis
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The Ohio premiere of composer Aaron Jay Kernis’s trumpet concerto, “A Voice, a Messenger” will be February 25 by the Ohio State University Wind Symphony, featuring Michael Sachs, principal trumpet player for the Cleveland Orchestra. Commissioned by the NY Philharmonic and  Big Ten Band Directors Association, the work reflects Kernis’s interest in biblical references to the sound of the trumpet or horn. Listen to composer Aaron Jay Kernis on Craft

First person to comment below wins The Road from Gap Creek by Robert Morgan and The Scent of Pine by Lara Vapnyar.

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Listener requests granted

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Doug Dangler

I value and pay close attention to feedback from Craft listeners. So this week’s promo goes out to one listener who had many illuminating observations about the emphasis that I place on certain sounds in my promos. I hope this promo meets with your approval, @griffiths44…

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The Steel Wheels Roll into Columbus with Six String Concerts

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Image of the Steel Wheels in concertHow a play about a pastor of a dying church who is losing his religion led to an upbeat gospel song: Listen to The Steel Wheels on Craft

Six String Concerts hosts The Steel Wheels on Saturday, February 15 at 8:00 PM at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave, Columbus

First person to comment gets two tickets to The Steel Wheels concert.

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The Very Funny Erin Foley Educates Me About Sports and Comedy

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Comic and sports podcaster Erin Foley will be in Columbus at the Woodlands Tavern on February 8. We talked sports and humor and what her summer travel plans will be (hint: they have something to do with places that end in “Hall of Fame”).

First commenter below gets two books.

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