The
Truth Behind The Novel
This
past Tuesday night I had the honor to participate in a Fact vs Fiction panel at
the Central St. Louis Public
Library. Evenings like this one provide both the Author Panels and those in
attendance a tremendous opportunity to listen to personal experiences and learn
from them. The Panel discussion proved
to be very interesting and we learned valuable insights about applying fact
gained from personal experiences and/or knowledge learned over time to
fictional novels. Each of the panelist shared various tid-bits related to their backgrounds and applying it to their respective works, such as Eric Leuthardt who shared fascinating information on neuroprosthetics and neuro research, and Chris DiGiuseppi who discussed the impact on Law Enforcement Officers when they witness tradagey and how to cope. Our moderator Kevin Killeen
from KMOX did a great job surveying the Panel and interacting with the
audience. The host for this event was the
Central St. Louis Library and was
organized by Stacey Lewis, Senior Subject Specialist for the Saint Louis Public
Library. We had a great time time and what I believe to have been a successful
event – Thank you Stacey and the St. Louis Public Library.
About the Panel:
Our moderator Kevin Killeen joined the KMOX News Team in July 1995 and has worked since as a general assignment reporter, covering everything from crime, politics, fires, business, medical stories, and features. Since 2003, Kevin has had a humorous radio column called “A Whole ‘nother Story” that airs during morning drive Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Typical topics include “The Job Interview I Forgot I had a Poopy Diaper in my Coat Pocket,” “Life and Death of a City Pigeon,” and “What Desperate Men Buy at Walgreens on Valentine’s Afternoon.” Kevin has also written and directed over a dozen plays that served as the centerpieces for the KMOX Holiday Radio Show.
Eric Leuthardt,
M.D. is a neurosurgeon and biomedical engineer as well as a recognized pioneer
in neuroprosthetics. He is widely published in scientific journals and has
received a number of scholarly awards in recognition of his contributions. Dr.
Leuthardt is the Director of the Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and
Technology at Washington University School of Medicine, where he researches
brain-computer interfaces. He is ranked as one of the most prolific inventors
in the world, with more than 800 patents either granted or pending. RedDevil4 is his first novel about a renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Hagan Maerici on the
verge of a breakthrough in artificial intelligence that could change the way we
think about human consciousness. Obsessed with his job and struggling to save
his marriage, Dr. Maerici is forced to put his life’s work on the line when a
rash of brutal murders strikes St. Louis.
Bill Hopkins retired as a judge and nowwrites crime novels out of his home in Marble Hill, MO, about 25 miles west of Cape Girardeau. Last year, in “Courting Murder,” Hopkins introduced readers to Rosswell Carew of Marble Hill, a judge who dabbles in detective work. Now, Carew gets the starring role in “River Mourn” and opens in Ste. Genevieve, where Carew is looking for his young and attractive fiancé. She’s pregnant — and is apparently a kidnapping victim. http://www.judgebillhopkins.com/
.JPG)
Warren Martin - As
for myself, I served in the Army for 21-years, transitioned to business
operations and later on business ownership. Still not knowing what I want to do
when I grow up I have since transitioned to teaching business and leadership
courses and also support and participation with fraternal, charitable,
writing related organizations, and currently serve on the board of St. Louis Publishers Association. My first fictional
novel “Forgotten Soldiers” is a Cold War POW/MIA story that asks the question “What
Happened to Jacob Walden,” and the trek of a Journalist who searches for
answers about why Jacob Walden never returned home. 
.JPG){kind=link}