October 9, 1993 - Local commentator and writer Lawrence Sutin reads an essay on looming winter and how to survive.
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October 11, 1993 - Local playwright Syl Jones discusses creating Sticks and Stones, a play about racial harassment within public school landscape.
October 11, 1993 - Minnesota conductor and organist Philip Brunelle shares how the musical Paul Bunyan was created.
October 11, 1993 - In this Midmorning segment, Area Madaras, co-author of a series of sexual education books for boys and girls who are undergoing puberty. In interview, Madaras highlights the title My Body, My Self.
October 11, 1993 - American writer, television producer, and reporter Greg Palmer shares aspects from his PBS TV series and companion book, Death: A Trip of a Lifetime.
October 12, 1993 - MPR’s Mike Edgerly talks with American author Frank Conroy about his writing process, his published works, and being a musician. In interview, Conroy explains the importance of books and music in his life.
October 12, 1993 - MPR’s Euen Kerr talks with Native American poet Jamison Mahto about poetry and cultural misconceptions. Mahto reads “The Blue Apache” from his book, Blues For Franklin Avenue: A Collection of Poetry.
October 12, 1993 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele interviews Chilean writer Isabel Allende. The two discuss Allende’s novels and personal life experience.
October 13, 1993 - MPR’s Perry Finelli interviews American non-fiction writer Tracy Kidder about his book, Old Friends. The book explores aging via the experiences of residents at Linda Manor, a nursing home in Northampton, Massachusetts.