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Guests On Backstory Sessions

We've been honored to tell so many fabulous backstories. Check out just a few of our guests.

Actors: Loretta Swit, Michael Learned, Rick Cosnett, Max Casella and Vernon Wells

Singers: Rhonda Vincent, Artimus Pyle, Bev Bevin, Tess Frizell and Jeanie Seely

Songwriters: Steve Dorff, Bobby Tomberlin and Alex Miller

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Join our conversation with creative Gary Bryant. We discuss his many projects.

Ace of Hearts

The sequel (Things Aren't What They Seem, also published)

In progress: Missing (the third and final book of the series)

Currently conducting interviews for the book about the tornado.

Ace Johnson: Mysteries with Heart (My audio theatrical adaptation of

Ace of Hearts)

Regional Book Fair,

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