Author Rob Edwards is in studio to discuss his novel, North of South Haven, which he co-wrote with his late wife, Dayna Marie Edwards. Inspired by Dayna's childhood in South Haven, Michigan, the book follows North, a woman whose life takes an unexpected turn after discovering some life altering truths. Edwards shares how they worked closely to develop the book together and the special meaning behind completing the book, as a tribute to her.

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Website: Rob Edwards

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On this episode, MSU Comics Studies Librarian Jason Larson is in studio to discuss how the university’s extensive comic book collection supports research, teaching, and public learning. He explains how comics can strengthen literacy and visual reading skills while helping students connect academic subjects to stories and characters they already enjoy. The collection includes comics from around the world and preserves important cultural history, including the contributions of creators who have often been overlooked.

Website: MSU Murray & Hong Special Collections

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On this episode, author, educator, and scholar Dr. LeConté Dill is in studio to discuss her poetry collection Soul Survivors. Dill explores how the places like Oakland, Atlanta, and Brooklyn shape the book’s stories while examining violence, community, healing, Black identity, and the resilience of young people. She also discusses her use of erasure poetry to reclaim narratives from historical, legal, and medical documents, as well as the importance of rest, mindfulness, and creative expression.

Dr. LeConté Dill was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, California. She is a storyteller, artist, educator, and community-accountable scholar. Her debut poetry collection, Soul Survivors, was co-published by np: and Counterpath in 2026. She currently guides, creates, and learns with students, fellow faculty, and community members as the Director of Graduate Studies and an Associate Professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University. LeConté is also a Certified Mindfulness Instructor and Yoga Nidra Instructor. In her art, research, teaching, and advocacy, she aims to listen to and show up for Black girls, in particular, and is committed to documenting their/our strategies of wellness, healing, and resistance.

Website: Dr. LeConté Dill

Website: Dr. LeConté Dill at Michigan State University

Website: Counter Path Press

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