Best Curtis Bailey Podcasts (2024)

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Clarissa Tossin: Before the Volcanoes Sing 1:31:38

27d ago1:31:38

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Released on the occasion of the film’s inclusion in the 2024 Whitney Biennial, this episode of On Production looks back at the creation of artist Clarissa Tossin’s Mojo’q che b’ixan ri ixkanulab’ / Antes de que los Volcanes Canten / Before the Volcanoes Sing at EMPAC, which took place over the course of a three-year period. EMPAC’s Video Engineer R…

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Tracy Clark Talks About Her New Mystery "Hide" 43:27

1y ago43:27

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For the second time, I have had the honor to interview award winning mystery author Tracy Clark. We talk about the first book in her new Detective Harriet Foster mystery series, "Hide". Tracy provides some great insights into the creation of her new sleuth, Harriet Foster. Listen to this interview to find out why Ms. Clark gave her sleuth three inc…

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A Conversation with Mystery Author Faye Snowden 49:58

2y ago49:58

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Fay Snowden's Website: Noir mystery writer | Faye Snowden I had the immense pleasure to talk with mystery author Faye Snowden. Her latest book is “A Killing Rain” and features her sleuth, Raven Burns. “A Killing Rain” is the second book in the Raven Burns series of mysteries. We Discuss 2:15 Faye provides an overview of “A Killing Rain” 4:06 We dis…

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Bailey Sciezka w/ Bard CCS curators, Conspiracy Influencer 1:02:26

2y ago1:02:26

1:02:26

In the second episode of In Production, EMPAC video engineer Ryan Jenkins talks with Bailey Scieszka and curators Isabella Achenbach, Eduardo Andres Alfonso, Angelica Arbelaez, Min Sun Jeon, and Guy Weltchek about producing their large-scale multimedia theatrical project Conspiracy Influencer at EMPAC. Bailey Scieszka’s Conspiracy Influencer is a f…

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Discussing Comedy: American Style by Jessie Redmon Fauset with Tonia Ransom from The Nightlight Podcast 1:12:27

2+ y ago1:12:27

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My final discussion of the novels by Jessie Redmon Fauset is with Tonia Ransom from The Nightlight Podcast. We dig deep into Fauset’s novel “Comedy: American Style”. This novel explores the desires of a family matriarch’s commitment to passing for white and the effect it has on her children. Faucet presents the dynamics of passing from several diff…

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A Conversation with Mystery Author Nicole Glover 48:26

2+ y ago48:26

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A Conversation with Mystery Author Nicole Glover - I Found This Great Book Nicole Glovers books “The Conductors” and “The Undertakers” are historical mystery set in post civil war Philidelphia. The sleuths Hetty and Benjy solve murder mysteries with magic. We Discuss: 03:00 – Nicole discusses her motivation for creating The Conductors. 04:13 – Nico…

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A Conversation with Alverne Ball – Mystery and Graphic Novel Author 1:13:00

2+ y ago1:13:00

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Alverne Ball https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/interviews/a-conversation-with-alverne-ball-mystery-and-graphic-novel-author/ Author of the Frank Calhoun police procedurals series Only the Holy Remain Blue Religion And the New Graphic Novel – “Across the Tracks: Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre and Black Wall Street” We discuss Alverne’s sleuth…

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Discussing "The Chinaberry Tree" by Jessie Redmon Fauset with Mollie and Dani of Black Chick Lit 1:25:40

2+ y ago1:25:40

1:25:40

Dani and Mollie from the Black Chick Lit podcast join me to discuss Jessie Redmon Fauset's third novel, "The Chinaberry Tree". A fascinating novel that explores the lives of three black women in a small suburban town in early 1900s New Jersey. The novel explores their desire for respectability and security through marriage. But a family secret ling…

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The Shoemaker Murder by George Schuyler - Featured Mystery Short Story 5:13

2+ y ago5:13

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The Shoemaker Murder can be found in the anthology “Spooks, Spies, and Private Eyes” edited by Paula L. Woods. A collection of mystery, crime, and suspense fiction by Black authors. You can purchase you own copy of this anthology by going to www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/145. The Shoemaker Murder is a locked room mystery set in Harlem in the early 19…

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Discussing The Conscience of the Court by Zora Neale Hurston 8:17

2+ y ago8:17

8:17

In this short story, Hurston features the trail of Laura Lee Kimble and her fight for justice. We also learn of a lifelong friendship between two women.By Curtis Anderson

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Teddy Hayes - Featured Mystery Author 4:18

2+ y ago4:18

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Featured mystery author Teddy Hayes. Creator of the Devil Barnett Detective Mystery Series. Teddy Hayes - Black Mystery Authors - I Found This Great BookBy Curtis Anderson

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Since You Went Away by Frankie Y. Bailey - Featured Mystery Short Story 7:02

2+ y ago7:02

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The first in a series of short stories I will feature. I discuss "Since You Went Away" by Frankie Y Bailey. A locked room style mystery set on a train going from New Orleans to Chicago in 1946. https://ifoundthisgreatbook.com/142By Curtis Anderson

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Discussing Hurricane by Zora Neale Hurston 5:32

2+ y ago5:32

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My discussion of the Hurston short story Hurricane. This short story from the "Complete Stories" collection is an excerpt from Hurston's novel "Thier Eyes Were Watching God" You can listen to all my discussions of Hurston's short stories at https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/zoraBy Curtis Anderson

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Jake Lamar - Featured Mystery Author 7:24

2+ y ago7:24

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I feature mystery author Jake Lamar. Author of the American Mysteries in Paris series.By Curtis Anderson

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Discussing "Plum Bun" by Jessie Redmon Fauset with Alicia - The Pretty Brown Eye Reader 1:38:18

2+ y ago1:38:18

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I am joined by Alicia – The Pretty Brown Eye Reader to discuss “Plum Bun” by Jessie Redmon Fauset. We have an in-depth discussion of Faucet’s story which explores the life changing consequences for a Black woman, Angela, and her sister, Virginia, when Angela decides to pass for white.By Curtis Anderson

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Discussing High John De Conquer by Zora Neale Hurston 15:31

3y ago15:31

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My discussion of Zora Neale Hurston's short story, "High John De Conquer." A story written as a gift of hope to the United States during the challenging times of World War II.By Curtis Anderson

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Solomon Jones - Featured Mystery Author 6:44

3y ago6:44

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Featuring mystery author Solomon Jones. He writes thrilling amateur sleuth and police procedurals. Check out his book at: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/136By Curtis Anderson

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A Conversation with Cheryl Head – Author of the Charlie Mack Motown Series 1:06:36

3y ago1:06:36

1:06:36

I had so much fun talking with Cheryl Head about her latest book in the Charlie Mack Motown series, Warn Me When It's Time. We dig deep in discussing her sleuth Charlene “Charlie” Mack. Cheryl shares insight into her research methods for the latest book that deals with hate groups in Detroit. These are just some of the great things we talked about.…

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A Conversation with Nekesa Afia - Historical Mystery Author 30:24

3y ago30:24

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I had the magnificent pleasure to talk with historical mystery author Nekesa Afia about her new book "Dead Dead Girls". A mystery set in the Harlem Renaissance. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/135 We discussed: 01:25 – Nekesa shares why she selected 1920s Harlem as the setting for her mystery 03:03 – We learn how Nekesa's sleuth Louise Lloyd wa…

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Discussing The Story of Harlem Slang by Zora Neale Hurston 11:15

3y ago11:15

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Published in 1942 in The American Mercury The original version of this story is titled “Now You Cookin’ with Gas Includes a “Glossary of Harlem Slang” which was originally call “Harlem Slanguage https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/zora The narrator begins telling us about Jelly. A young man who is a pimp. Now in 1942 the team pimp did not mean what…

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Alexia Gordon - Featured Mystery Author 5:57

3y ago5:57

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This week's featured mystery author is Alexia Gordon. The author of the Gethsemane Brown Mysteries. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/133By Curtis Anderson

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Rachel Howzell Hall - Featured Mystery Author 7:08

3y ago7:08

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This week I feature mystery author Rachel Howzell Hall. An award-winning mystery author. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/132By Curtis Anderson

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Talking with Tracy Clark - Author of the Chicago Mystery Series 36:25

3y ago36:25

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I had the great honor of talking with mystery author Tracy Clark, the author of the Chicago Mystery series that features private investigator Cass Raines. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/interviews/talking-with-mystery-author-tracy-clark/ We discussed: 02:00 - We learn about Tracy's sleuth Cass Raines 04:10 - We learn why Cass Raines entered th…

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Discussing Cock Robin Beale Street by Zora Neale Hurston 5:12

3y ago5:12

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My discussion of the Hurston short story, "Cock Robin Beale Street".By Curtis Anderson

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Krys Batts - Featured Mystery Author 3:46

3y ago3:46

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This week's featured mystery author from The Black Mystery Authors Directory is Krys Batts. The author of "What's Done in the Dark". Krys Batts - Black Mystery Authors - I Found This Great BookBy Curtis Anderson

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Discussing "There is Confusion" by Jessie Redmon Fauset with Marci and Ako from The Colored Pages Book Club Podcast 1:43:17

3y ago1:43:17

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My bookish friends, Marci and Ako from The Colored Pages Book Club join me for a fun and insightful discussion of the first novel by Jessie Redmon Fauset, “There is Confusion”. Jessie Fauset was a pivotal person from the Harlem Renaissance. She was the editor of “The Crisis”, the publication of the N.A.A.C.P. She edited many of the famous writers f…

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Discussing Uncle Monday by Zora Neale Hurston 8:20

3y ago8:20

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A discussion of what I believe is a wonderful horror story by Hurston.By Curtis Anderson

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R Lanier Clemons - Featured Mystery Author 5:34

3y ago5:34

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This week I am featuring mystery author R. Lanier Clemons. She is the author of the Jonelle Sweet mystery series. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/126By Curtis Anderson

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Discussing Mother Catherine by Zora Neale Hurston 5:16

3y ago5:16

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I continue my journey through the short stories of Zora Neale Hurston in my discussion of Mother Catherine.By Curtis Anderson

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Ceici Christy - Feature Mystery Author 5:01

3y ago5:01

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Featuring the author of the "Sherise Stone Mystery Series" CeiCi Christy. The first book in the series is "Major League Rookies".By Curtis Anderson

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Nelson George - Featured Mystery Author 5:02

3y ago5:02

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Featuring mystery author Nelson George. The author of the D. Hunter mystery series.By Curtis Anderson

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Abby Collette aka Abby Vandiver - Featured Mystery Author 8:38

3y ago8:38

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This week I am featuring the cozy mystery author Abby Collette also known as Abby Vandiver.By Curtis Anderson

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VM Burns - Featured Mystery Author 6:45

3y ago6:45

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This week's featured mystery author is VM Burns. VM Burns is a cozy mystery author who has three wonderful mystery series you should check out.By Curtis Anderson

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Angela Henry - Featured Mystery Author 4:58

3y ago4:58

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Angela Henry is the author of the Kendra Clayton mystery series. Angela is also the author of "Knight's Fall".By Curtis Anderson

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Discussing She Rock by Zora Neale Hurston 5:48

3+ y ago5:48

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My discussion of the short story "She Rock" by Zora Neale Hurston. This story is another version of the story told in Hurston's story "The Country in the Woman".By Curtis Anderson

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Tracy Clark - Featured Mystery Author 6:11

3+ y ago6:11

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Tracy Clark is the author of the Cass Raines mystery series. The series features Cass Raines who is an ex-cop turned private investigator. Check all of Tracy Clark's books here: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/118By Curtis Anderson

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Discussing - The Fire and the Cloud by Zora Neale Hurston 4:27

3+ y ago4:27

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This week we talk about a short story that is an excerpt of Hurston's novel, Moses Man of the Mountain. In this story Hurston explores the moment Moses transitions from life to death.By Curtis Anderson

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Paula Woods - Featured Mystery Author 8:28

3+ y ago8:28

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This week I am featuring the creator of the Charlotte Justice series, Paula Woods.By Curtis Anderson

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Discussing Monkey Junk by Zora Neale Hurston 5:18

3+ y ago5:18

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My discussion of the short story "Monkey Junk" by Zora Neale Hurston. An interesting story written in an old testament biblical style. https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/zoraBy Curtis Anderson

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Karen Grigsby Bates - Featured Mystery Author 5:25

3+ y ago5:25

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Karen Grigsby Bates is the author of two mystery novels that feature the journalist sleuth Alex Powell. These stories are set in the Black publishing world. Here two books are "Plain Brown Wrapper" and " Chosen People" https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/114By Curtis Anderson

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Discussing - The Back Room by Zora Neale Hurston 5:09

3+ y ago5:09

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If this short story had a sound track, it would be the Billy Strayhorn song, Lush Life. This story shows the range of Hurston's writing and gives us another view of life in Harlem in the 1930s. You can listen to all of my discussion here: Reading Zora Neale Hurston's Short Stories - I Found This Great Book…

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Attica Locke - Featured Mystery Author 4:22

3+ y ago4:22

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This week I am featuring the award winning mystery author Attica Locke. The author of the Highway 59 mystery series.By Curtis Anderson

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Discussing - The Book of Harlem by Zora Neale Hurston 4:47

3+ y ago4:47

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This story is available in both collections of Hurston's short stories An exploration of writing style by Hurston This short story is similar to "Book of Harlem" in its writing style. In both of these stories, Hurston uses a structure and voice that is similar to old testament texts. From the numbered paragraphs to the use of third person, these st…

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Tyora Moody - Featured Mystery Author 5:41

3+ y ago5:41

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This week I am featuring mystery author Tyora Moody. Tyora writes soul-searching mysteries with a dash of romance. www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/110By Curtis Anderson

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Welcome to In Production 0:38

3+ y ago0:38

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Welcome to In Production, conversations on the research and development of time-based artworks. Hosted by EMPAC’s engineering and curatorial staff, we talk to artists, technicians, curators, scholars, and makers associated with the production of new work here at the Curtis R Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Renss…

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Annie Saunders & Wild Up in conversation with Ashley Ferro-Murray on their new work, Rest 41:49

3+ y ago41:49

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In this first episode of In Production, EMPAC curator Ashley Ferro-Murray talks with theater maker Annie Saunders, conductor and composer Christopher Rountree, and their collaborators about the making of their EMPAC commissioned work, Rest. This look behind the scenes of the project features source material from research interviews and original mus…

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Discussing "The Country in the Woman" with Alicia the Pretty Brown Eye Reader 58:46

3+ y ago58:46

58:46

Alicia from the Pretty Brown Eye Reader YouTube channel joins me for a discussion of this very funny short story. You can also follow Alicia on her Instagram channel @prettybrowneyereader and on Twitter @pbereader. Items we discussed At the 01:25 mark, Alicia talks about her YouTube channel. At the 03:26 mark, I give a brief overview of the story. …

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Terris McMahan Grimes - Featured Mystery Author 3:22

3+ y ago3:22

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This week I feature mystery author Terris McMahan Grimes. She is the author of the Theresa Galloway mystery series. You can view both books in the series at: https://www.ifoundthisgreatbook.com/108By Curtis Anderson

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Kwei Quartey - Featured Mystery Author 6:34

3+ y ago6:34

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This week’s featured author is Kwei Quartey. Kwei is the author of the Detective Inspector Darko Dawson series and the PI Emma Djan series. Both series are set in Ghana.By Curtis Anderson

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R. Franklin James - Featured Mystery Author 5:50

3+ y ago5:50

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This week's featured author is R. Franklin James. The creator of the Hollis Morgan mystery series. A six book series that follows the life of Hollis Morgan from recently released white collar criminal to becoming a probate lawyer. The books in this series are: The Fallen Angels Book Club Sticks & Stones The Return of the Fallen Angels Book Club The…

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