Midwest Writers Room
Podcast from the Wisconsin Writers Association. We discuss all things writerly, with an emphasis on the unique flavor of works that originate in the Midwest.
Midwest Writers Room
Chapter Break with Richard Sweitzer
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BIO:
Richard is an award-winning writer and longtime morning radio host. He received his Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to that he studied English Literature and Creative Writing at UW-Stevens Point, winning the English Department Award, the Letters and Science Award, and the Ellen Specht Memorial Award, all while graduating summa cum laude. Richard also hosts a popular morning radio show in central Wisconsin. His decades-long tenure in radio has earned him numerous broadcast awards and significant recognition for his public service. He is also a joke writer for a world-famous comedian.
SYNOPSIS:
An immortal monster searching for a way to die, and the little girl who gives him reason to live.
At its most basic, that describes the heart of the story in ODE: The Scion of Nerikan. And while those two characters and their quest dominate the pages, it’s the friends and foes they meet along the way that truly flesh out their story. This emotional character-driven adventure has been described as a “gateway book” for those who have never read fantasy, and has been praised for its writing style and literary merit, including earning a prestigious “starred review” by Kirkus Reviews.
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