The Origins of Fahrenheit 451New November 2022! Fahrenheit 451 was written after World War II and in response to book burnings by the Nazis and communists, as well as suppression of civil liberties in the United States.
Ray Bradbury as a Writer of the FantasticRay Bradbury's biographer, Sam Weller, describes how the author loved to write about the fantastic.
Ray Bradbury as a Writer Across GenresNew October 2022! Ray Bradbury wrote across genres, not just suspense of science fiction. Learn more from author Sam Weller, Bradbury’s official biographer.
Ron Austin on Being a StorytellerAuthor Ron Austin describes why being a storyteller is so important to him.
Login to ViewOn the Continuing Popularity of Fahrenheit 451New November 2022! Ray Bradbury was prophetic in writing Fahrenheit 451. He saw television supplanting books as entertainment and the rise of mass media and technology in our lives.
Login to ViewTalking with Authors: Ron Rash, In the ValleyThe author, an American poet, short story writer and novelist, offers a collection of ten searing stories, plus a novella featuring the return of villainess Serena Pemberton.
Login to ViewWhat Do You Think Makes a Story Worth Telling?Author Ron Austin describes how he determines what makes a story idea worth pursuing into story creation.
Login to ViewHow Easy Do You Find it to Edit Your Stories as You Write them?Author Ron Austin describes the process of editing his own work and working with an editor.
Login to ViewWhen and How Do You Realize That a Story is Worth Pursuing?Author Ron Austin describes what causes him to believe that a story idea he has been contemplating is worth spending time on to develop in detail.
Login to ViewWhat Do You Like About Writing Short Stories?Author Ron Austin describes what he likes about writing short stories as opposed to longer novels and provides examples of challenges and opportunities that he sees in the short story form.
Login to ViewDealing with the Frustrations Involved in WritingAuthor Ron Austin describes some examples of writer's block and other frustrations of being a writer and how he overcomes them.
Login to ViewHow Do You Consider Your Audience When You Approach Your Work?Author Ron Austin explains how he thinks about his audience as he writes a story.
Login to ViewWhere Do Your Story Ideas Come From?Author Ron Austin shares where is story ideas come from.
Login to ViewRon Austin Reads an Excerpt from Avery Colt is a Snake, A Thief, A LiarStudents may react to Austin’s writing, characters and his descriptions and choice of words with this program.
Login to ViewRon Austin on His Writing Process for Avery Colt is a Snake, a Thief, a LiarAuthor Ron Austin describes bringing his collection of short stories in "Avery Colt is a Snake, a Thief, A Liar" to life.
Login to ViewA Book That Influenced MeRon Austin, author of "Avery Colt is a Snake, A Thief, A Liar" describes how Richard Wright's novel "Black Boy" both impressed and influenced him as a reader and a writer.
Login to ViewTalking with Authors: Ron Austin, Avery Colt is a Snake, a Thief, and a LiarAustin reads selections from his work and talks about where story ideas come from, his process as a writer, and related topics.