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Discover the Story

Join authors Andrea Boeshaar and Loree Lough every Saturday at 1pm (est) as they explore unique events pertaining to the writing life. Hear guests' stories about their journeys into print and how God was there in the midst of it all.

Be here each Saturday and be inspired, encouraged, and amused as we Discover the Story.

Connect with Andrea and learn more at:
Website: https://andreaboeshaar.com/
Facebook: @LetsDiscoverTheStory

Connect with Loree at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoreeLough
MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/loreelough
Websites:
https://usa.life/LoreeLoughAuthor
http://www.loreelough.com

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Episode 133: Ken Farmer: A Cowboy's Perspective on Writing from 2022-03-19T17:00:02

Join Andrea and Loree for a riveting chat with author and actor, Ken Farmer.

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Episode 132: A Chat with Author Lisa Buffaloe from 2022-03-05T18:00:02

Despite Internet issues, Andrea and Loree keep the conversation going with their guest Lisa Buffaloe. She is a Christian and an author of books that heal hurting hearts, both fiction and nonfiction...

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Episode 131: A Light thru the Darkness of Mental Health with author William Buchheit from 2022-02-26T18:00:02

Does the de institutionalizing of mental health care patients in the 1970s and '80s need to be reexamined to accommodate those people in need of long term care? Andrea & Loree discuss this and mor...

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Episode 130: Back to Basics with Author Cindy Sproles from 2022-02-19T18:00:02

Join Andrea and Loree, along with their guest Cindy Sproles, for a lively discussion on today's culture and the changing face of publishing.

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Episode 129: Brokenness, Suffering, and...Enough! with Author Diana Mood from 2022-02-12T18:00:03

Join Andrea & Loree as they chat with award-winning author Diana Mood. Find out how Diana's book, Enough! came into being.

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Episode 128: Marsha Hubler: From studying the craft of writing to the best-sellers list from 2022-02-07T17:19:13

Join Andrea and Loree as they talk with author Marsha Hubler about her successful publishing career.

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Episode 127: Jack Watts: Exposing truth through fiction from 2022-01-29T18:00:04

Join Andrea & Loree as they host author Jack Watts! Jack has completed all but his dissertation for a Ph.D. from Emory University. He has worked for nearly three decades in marketing, exclusively s...

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Episode 127: Jack Watts: Exposing truth through fiction from 2022-01-29T18:00:04

Join Andrea & Loree as they host author Jack Watts! Jack has completed all but his dissertation for a Ph.D. from Emory University. He has worked for nearly three decades in marketing, exclusively s...

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Episode 126: Pamela Meyers: The writing life after retirement from 2022-01-22T18:00:03

Some authors have been writing and publishing for years. Others' careers don't begin until later in life. Pamela S Meyers is one of these such authors. She didn't begin book writing until after she...

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Episode 125: Elk Lake Publishing Inc. with Editor in Chief Deb Haggerty from 2022-01-15T18:00:02

Join Andrea and Loree as they learn the nuts and bolts of publishing with Elk Lake Publishing Inc. The editor-in-chief, Deb Haggerty is their guest. According to Deb, there are 6 steps to publishin...

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Episode 124: The Unstoppable Ms. Catherine Lanigan from 2021-12-23T15:08:43

Join Andrea and Loree as they discover the story behind Catherine Lanigan's wild success as an internationally best-selling author.
Catherine Lanigan is the author of over 40 published titles...

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Facts and Fiction with Travis W. Inman from 2021-12-04T19:16:37

Travis W. Inman grew up in the ranch country of West Texas. He's done a lot of living since then. Join Andrea & Loree and discover the story behind a Travis W. Inman novel.

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A Writerly Chat with Miralee Ferrell from 2021-11-20T18:00:15

Author and Publisher, Miralee Ferrell joins Andrea & Loree to chat about her last few books that became UP! and Hallmark movies. Find out how Miralee, who never set out to become a published author...

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Changing the 1st Responder Culture with Tania Glenn from 2021-11-06T17:12:05

In this episode, Loree and Andrea chat with Tania Glenn, whose mission is to work with First Responders and help them deal with trauma. There is a role for all of us to play. Tania breaks it all do...

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Episode 120: Ginny Brant: Unleash Your God-Given Healing from 2021-10-23T17:47:23

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Have you had your mammogram lately? Breast Cancer doesn't just strike women. Men are susceptible to this killer also. Hear Ginny Brant as she discusses her...

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Episode 119: Kimberley Woodhouse: A writing ministry bathed in prayer from 2021-10-16T17:00:13

Join Andrea & Loree as they talk with best-selling author Kimberley Woodhouse. Hear how Kim got her story idea for her brand new book "A Deep Divide (Secrets of the Canyon Series). Learn how Kim ba...

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Episode 117: Robert Crutchfield: Rev. Robert Cooks--and writes about it! from 2021-10-02T17:00:17

In this episode, Andrea & Loree discuss Robert Crutchfield's many First Responder vocations and his passion for food and its preparation. As it happens, this clergyman enjoys cooking!

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Episode 116: A Chat with Karin Beery: An editor who loves to write from 2021-09-25T17:00:08

Join Andrea as she chats with editor Karin Beery. Karin is an acquisitions editor for Iron Stream Media, but she knows a few things about the other side of the desk because she's a writer too. List...

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Episode 115: Amanda Thrasher: Creating Beautiful Books from 2021-09-11T13:00:04

Join Andrea and Loree as they chat with author and publisher Amanda Thrasher. Learn valuable insider secrets about Indie Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing. Hear the reasons why Amanda Thrasher ...

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Episode 114: Real History: The story behind the book "Victor!" with author Craig Von Buesck from 2021-09-04T17:00:13

For those who believe it's time to get REAL HISTORY into the hands of readers of all ages, here's a book that is a must-read. "Victor!: The Final Battle of Ulysses S. Grant" by Craig Von Buesck. Jo...

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Episode 113: Writing the Unwrittenable: A chat with author Liz Tolsma from 2021-08-28T17:00:04

Best-selling author Liz Tolsma has many facets to her writing career. Suspense, WWII, Amish, Time Slip. In each of her novels, Liz crafts an angle that most writers would never think about, let alo...

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Episode 112: Deb DeArmond Discusses Daughter-in-Law Releationships from 2021-08-21T17:00:11

Author Deborah DeArmond discusses her relationships with her daughters-in-law. It's not what you might think!

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Episode 111: Girl in the Cardobard Box: A chat with author Jane S. Daly from 2021-08-14T17:00:04

In this episode, Loree and Andrea chat with author Jane S. Daly. Find out how Jane went from writing nonfiction to creating fiction. Learn the story behind the novel The Girl in the Cardboard Box.

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Episode 110: Loree&Andrea's Post Guest Recap from 2021-07-31T17:00:15

Loree and Andrea remember their guests from June thru July 2021 and give a recap of what those episodes revealed about the all of them.

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Episode 109: The Plain People's Faith with Author Jennifer Beckstrand from 2021-07-24T17:00:12

Best-selling, award-winning author Jennifer Beckstrand shows gentle love in a harsh world one book at a time. Her Amish characters are cute and quirky. Their faith is genuine. Join Andrea and Lore...

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Episode 108: Thankfulness thru Life's Trials with Author/Speaker Janet Perez Eckles from 2021-07-03T17:00:02

Join Andrea and Loree today as they discuss life's tearful trials and the thankfulness that can follow if only we believe, accept, and hang onto God's promises. Their guest is Author/Speaker Janet ...

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DTS Episode 107: Thirsting for Living Water with Author&Speaker Kathy Collard Miller from 2021-06-26T17:00:21

You could not be more surprised than Kathy was that God began her ministry out of a very painful time in her life. But with His grace and goodness, she grew just as her ministry did. Now a lay coun...

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DTS Episode 106: A Chat with Biographer&Novelist, Linda J. Alexander from 2021-06-19T17:00:11

Remember Michael Cole of the 1970s TV show Mod Squad? What about Bart Maverick, played by Jack Kelly? These are the two of many famous actors for whom Linda Alexander has written biographies. Hear ...

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DTS Episode 105: Janet McHenry Interview from 2021-06-12T17:00:06

We are celebrating nonfiction this month (June 2021) so join Andrea & Loree as they discover the story with best-selling author and national speaker Janet McHenry!

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DTS Episode 104: Guest Ben Boeshaar: A Writer's Struggles to Publication from 2021-04-24T17:00:05

Andrea and her son talk about the struggles writers have, whether they write fiction or nonfiction.

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DTS Episode 104: Guest Ben Boeshaar: A Writer's Struggles to Publication from 2021-04-24T17:00:05

Andrea and her son talk about the struggles writers have, whether they write fiction or nonfiction.

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DTS Episode 103: Paper to Publication: Researching Your Book from 2021-04-03T17:00:12

Join Andrea & Loree (and a special guest) as they discuss how much research, if any, should go into writing a book.

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DTS Episode 103: Paper to Publication: Researching Your Book from 2021-04-03T17:00:12

Join Andrea & Loree (and a special guest) as they discuss how much research, if any, should go into writing a book.

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DTS Episode 102: From Paper to Publication from 2021-03-27T17:00:03

Episode 102: Join Loree and Andrea as they discuss the feelings of intimidation writers can have when they begin a new project and face that blank sheet of paper or the computer's blinking cursor.

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DTS Episode 102: From Paper to Publication from 2021-03-27T17:00:03

Episode 102: Join Loree and Andrea as they discuss the feelings of intimidation writers can have when they begin a new project and face that blank sheet of paper or the computer's blinking cursor.

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2021 DTS Episode 101: New Format with Andrea&Loree from 2021-03-13T14:00:21

Discover the Story has a new format. Listen to find out all the changes and hear what fun things are coming down the pike!

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2021 DTS Episode 101: New Format with Andrea&Loree from 2021-03-13T14:00:21

Discover the Story has a new format. Listen to find out all the changes and hear what fun things are coming down the pike!

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Lena Nelson Dooley: From prayer to publishing from 2020-11-07T14:00:18

In this podcast episode, Andrea chats with Lena Nelson Dooley about her long and fruitful writing career--and how God is still blessing her work!
To watch the video podcast of this interview,...

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Author Angela Breidenbach: It's All About Timing from 2020-07-04T13:00:17

Do you wonder how the United States got its time zones? Well, Angela Breidenbach has pondered the question and, as a professional genealogist, she discovered the answer. She shares it and more in t...

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Is God Calling You? with Author Tricia Goyer from 2020-06-20T13:00:15

Is God calling you to step out of your comfort zone and do something incredible—something that makes no common sense, to most people, that is? Tricia Goyer found herself in similar situations in he...

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Why Readers Enjoy Amish Fiction with Loree Lough from 2020-06-06T13:00:11

Join Andrea as she chats with author Loree Lough. Loree is an award-winning author and a USA Today Best-seller. In this interview she and Andrea discuss why readers love Amish fiction so much as we...

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Walking into God's Blessings with Author Miralee Ferrell from 2020-04-18T13:00:05

It's every writer's dream--an editor calls and wants you to write a book for her publishing company. Then a producer calls and wants to make your book into a movie! WOW! Well, Miralee Ferrell is li...

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An Interview with a Warrior-Princess for the King of kings: MaryLu Tyndall from 2020-04-11T13:00:18

She is a woman who never gave a thought to becoming a writer while growing up. And it's no accident that she's become an award-winning author. Find out the how and why when Andrea discovers the sto...

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Finding God's Attributes with Author Kathy Collard Miller from 2020-03-28T13:00:04

In this episode, Andrea discusses Kathy Collard Miller's new book "God's Intriguing Questions" which contains 40 devotions revealing the attributes of God.

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Finding the Funny Side of Life with Kristen Joy Wilks from 2020-03-21T13:00:12

This episode is sure to make you smile--and what does a snake pit have to do with writing a "rom-com" (romantic comedy)? In this episode, Andrea chats with author Kristin Joy Wilks. Take a listen, ...

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Aaron Zook: Plotting Excitement from 2020-03-14T13:00:16

In this interview, Andrea talks with YA author Aaron Zook. Aaron is a retired Army colonel and active in his church, primarily the youth group. With a heart for getting boys to read, Aaron fills hi...

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C. Kevin Thompson: What Makes a Writer Write? from 2020-03-07T14:00:10

In this episode Andrea chats with author C. Kevin Thompson about his suspense novels. Find out what influences his books, makes his characters great, and his plots unforgettable.

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Heather Randall: Storing Up the RIches of Ideas from 2020-01-04T14:00:21

Join Andrea as she discusses ideas with author, artist, and dreamer Heather Randall, and the "hows" and "whys" of storing ideas safely away for another time.

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Writing the Regency Romance with Author Linore Burkard from 2019-11-02T13:00:21

In this episode Andrea chats with author Linore Burkard. They discuss the Christian fiction market and, particularly, the Regency Romance. They look at whether a time travel novel is acceptable in ...

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Chatting with Best-selling Author Tracie J. Peterson from 2019-10-05T13:00:12

Join Andrea as she discusses the many facets of writing in the life of a best-selling author. Hear Tracie's advice for both new writers and established authors.

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Learning to Forgive with Dr MaryAnn Diorio from 2019-09-21T13:00:08

In this episode, Andrea chats with Dr. MaryAnn Diorio about forgiveness and how it, and/or unforgiveness, affects our relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Tracy Wainwright: Living the transformed life and living it abdundantly! from 2019-09-14T13:00:10

Join Andrea as she speaks with published author and home-school mom Tracy Wainwright. Tracy has sought transformation through implementing life-changing truths in her life for over 20 years. While ...

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Discussing the Many Seasons of Life with Author Kathleen Neely from 2019-09-07T13:00:05

Join Andrea as she discusses the many seasons in Kathleen Neely's life and how she is conquering the dark seasons with God's help.

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Writing, Reviews, and Publishing with author Adam Blumer from 2019-08-31T13:02:56

Today's guest talks about his road to publication in the Christian market. Join Andrea as she discusses this -- and more! - with author Adam Blumer.

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Moving Mountains with Author&Speaker Linda Evans Shepherd from 2019-08-24T13:00:10

Join Andrea as she talks with author, speaker & media personality Linda Evans Shepherd as they discuss Linda's new book "When You Need to Move a Mountain."

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Chatting about "The Visionary" with Pam Thibodeaux from 2019-08-17T13:00:10

Join Andrea and her special guest, Pamela Thibodeaux as they discuss Pam's highly acclaimed novel, "The Visionary."

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Getting the Scoop with author Denise Weimer from 2019-08-10T13:00:07

In this episode of Discover the Story, Andrea discusses all the small details that can plague a writer, especially if she isn't aware of what happens AFTER she types the words "The End." According ...

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Talking with Dr. Kim Anderson: Revelation Wellness from 2019-08-03T13:00:02

Join Andrea Boeshaar and Dr. Kim Anderson as they discuss the matter of sitting at a desk all day and why that's hazardous to one's health. Also learn about Revelation Wellness.

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The Best of Discover the Story/Vol. 1 from 2019-07-27T13:00:23

Join Andrea as she speaks with best-selling author Liz Tolsma about adoption and her latest book "The Pink Bonnet."

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Discussing PTSD with Pastor Ben Boeshaar from 2019-07-20T13:00:17

The Mayo Clinic states that "Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.*" Thousands struggl...

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Talking Trials and Triumphs with author Barbara M. Britton from 2019-07-13T13:00:23

In this episode Andrea discusses the ups and downs of the publishing process with author Barbara M. Britton who learned she had breast cancer around the same time she sold her first book. Find out ...

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Writing Right From the Heart with editor and book publisher Eddie Jones. from 2019-07-06T13:00:38

Andrea talks with Eddie Jones, CEO and Co-founder of Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. Eddie reveals some things about himself which might disqualify him from being a writer and publisher EXC...

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Chatting with Nicola Martinez of Pelican Book Group from 2019-06-29T13:00:17

Join Andrea when she chats with Editor-in-Chief and published author Nicola Martinez. Find out what makes Pelican Book Group tick. Learn of its miraculous beginnings. Discover the story of its diff...

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Muse & Writer with Angela Breidenbach from 2019-06-15T13:00:17

Andrea discusses muse and writing with best-selling author and president of CAN, Angela Breidenbach.

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Surviving Cancer in a Writer's Life with Loree Lough from 2019-06-01T13:00:25

Best-selling author Loree Lough is celebrating her 115th published book and 25 years in the publishing industry. She is also celebrating her triumph over cancer. Find out how she coped and then wro...

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Talking WWII with Technical Sergeant Harvin Abrahamson from 2019-05-25T13:00:04

On this Memorial Day weekend, join Andrea as she has an informal interview with her grandfather's cousin, a 95 year old Technical Sergeant in WWII and a retired school teacher.

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The Gift of Bread with author Karen Whiting from 2019-05-18T14:14:32

Join Andrea as she discusses the lost art of baking bread and giving it to others--a simply but marvelous ministry.

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Discussing Adoption, Past & Present, with Liz Tolsma from 2019-05-11T13:00:11

Once upon a time there lived a woman named Georgia Tann. She operated the Tennessee Children's Home Society, an adoption agency in Memphis, Tennessee. Tann drove through the city and often snatched...

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Talking Infertility with Crystal Bowman from 2019-05-04T13:00:22

There are women praying for children and yet month after month their disappointments mount. So what is the answer? Is there an answer? Join me as I talk with author Crystal Bowman about her book "M...

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Walking by Faith with Janet Perez Eckles from 2019-04-27T13:00:17

Listen to Janet's amazing story of trauma, heartache---and a deep, abiding faith in God. She, quite literally, walks by faith and not by sight. Be encouraged as Janet discusses the freedom in forgi...

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Sibling Rivalry with Sarah Hamaker from 2019-04-20T13:00:21

Are you feeling burdened by raising your kids? Then join author Sarah Hamaker and me as we discover the story of putting more joy into parenting--because it's never too late.

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An Interview with Author Craig von Buseck from 2019-04-13T13:00:14

Join Andrea as she discovers the story with Craig von Buseck of how Harry S. Truman, a farmer and failed businessman, would become a US President and decide not only the fate of Jewish survivors af...

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Getting Organized with Dianne Barker from 2019-04-06T13:00:07

Are you disorganized or are you in the throes of spring cleaning? Then you'll want to tune in to Discover the Story with author Andrea Boeshaar as she interviews author and speaker Dianne Barker. ...

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