Still Wild: Becoming a True Yooper — A Journey Into the Woods, Grief, and Renewal with Suzanne Sunshower

Book cover for "Still Wild: poems from bear shack" by Suzanne Sunshower features a Baltimore oriole perched on a wooden post against a blurred green background, with orange and white text.

Emma Palova interviews Suzanne Sunshower Click on the triangle below to start listening https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pudrwjquq6n88mdj/audio1315549325.m4a At sixty, after a string of losses and a lifetime of making art and words, I did the impulsive, crazy thing: I moved into a 50-year-old hunting camper tucked away in the Michigan woods. I call…

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Emma Palova in Conversation with Kathleen Heideman: The Caving Grounds

Book cover titled "The Caving Grounds" by Kathleen M. Heideman. The image features a warning sign that says "Danger Caving Ground No Trespassing," with a blurred forest background. Two crossed pickaxes are depicted under the author's name.

I’m Kathleen Heideman, a writer, artist, and environmentalist working in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Recently I joined Emma Palova on the For the Love of Books podcast to talk about my new poetry collection, The Caving Grounds, and the long, strange labors that went into writing this book. Below I summarize…

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Jon C. Stott on Wild Blueberry Summer with Emma Palova

A close-up of ripe blueberries on a bush with the book title "Wild Blueberry Summer," subtitle "More Upper Michigan Moments and Memories," and author name "Jon C. Stott" in white and orange text.

  Wild Blueberry Summer: Embracing the Rhythms and Wonders of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Click on the triangle below to play https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zy4s77hend2v72ni/audio1695120158.m4a As the summer solstice ushers in the longest day of the year, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the beauty and spirit of the seasons. For those who cherish…

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