Mysterious Goings On

In this engaging episode, Alex takes us to the heart of the literary scene in Missouri, moderating the much-awaited Missouri Author Showcase, held at the iconic St. Louis Public Library. This event, sponsored by Dunaway Books, features captivating readings by local authors and an opportunity to peek into their creative minds. Get ready to be taken on a riveting journey through different genres and stories, all proudly penned by talents from the Show-Me State...

In this episode, we welcome back the esteemed George Stevens Jr, an iconic figure in the entertainment industry and author of the memoir, My Place in the Sun. We delve into his captivating journey from being the son of an Oscar-winning filmmaker to becoming a renowned writer, producer, director, and founder of the American Film Institute (AFI)...

Welcome to Midsummer Medium, where your host, Alex goes solo and brings to life the ideas and perspectives he usually shares in his column on Medium. In today's episode, we're diving headfirst into the often baffling and always intriguing world of Amazon book reviews. We'll explore the challenging landscape authors face, discuss the peculiar cases of misguided criticism, and touch upon the issues that platforms like Goodreads present...

Welcome to Midsummer Medium, where your host, Alex goes solo and brings to life the ideas and perspectives he usually shares in his column on Medium or Substack. Today, Alex discusses what he sees as the staleness of our higher education system.

"The staleness of our higher education system is a liability, especially as we speed headlong into a digital-dominated era...