AUTHOR CHAT WITH PORTIA ELAN
Portia Elan studied history at Stanford University and earned an MFA from the University of Victoria before returning to California, where she has worked as a waitress, bookseller, teacher, and public librarian. She is a former Lambda Literary Fellow and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her wife and an abundance of cats. 'Homebound' is her debut novel.
Portia Elan studied history at Stanford University and earned an MFA from the University of Victoria before returning to California, where she has worked as a waitress, bookseller, teacher, and public librarian. She is a former Lambda Literary Fellow and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her wife and an abundance of cats. 'Homebound' is her debut novel.
Book Chat with Chris Sernel
Christopher Sernel, also known as Oh, Hush!, is an American recording artist and Grammy-nominated producer. He also has a cool book club where he picks the book, writes a theme song for it then meets with members on zoom, along with the authors.
Christopher Sernel, also known as Oh, Hush!, is an American recording artist and Grammy-nominated producer. He also has a cool book club where he picks the book, writes a theme song for it then meets with members on zoom, along with the authors.
Author Chat with Adrian Thomas
Adrian Thomas' passion for writing sparked at age 12. In 2015, she took her craft seriously and published her first series, Money Is the Motive, under a publishing company. After releasing twelve books with that house, she struck out on her own as an independent author. Writing and reading were her escape during a troubled adolescence, and that grit shows in her work—unique, raw, and uncut.
Adrian Thomas' passion for writing sparked at age 12. In 2015, she took her craft seriously and published her first series, Money Is the Motive, under a publishing company. After releasing twelve books with that house, she struck out on her own as an independent author. Writing and reading were her escape during a troubled adolescence, and that grit shows in her work—unique, raw, and uncut.
Allegedly drunk driver nearly runs MSP trooper off the road
Kyle Roginson, 41, was arrested after he nearly ran a trooper from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post off the road Aug. 4 in Roscommon Township.
Kyle Roginson, 41, was arrested after he nearly ran a trooper from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post off the road Aug. 4 in Roscommon Township.
Allegedly drunk driver nearly runs MSP trooper off the road
Kyle Roginson, 41, was arrested after he nearly ran a trooper from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post off the road Aug. 4 in Roscommon Township. Troopers say that Roginson was drunk at the time of the incident. While traveling south on Harrison Road, troopers observed the suspect vehicle traveling north in the southbound lane, heading directly toward them. They had been called to the area after a report of a reckless driver.
Kyle Roginson, 41, was arrested after he nearly ran a trooper from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Houghton Lake Post off the road Aug. 4 in Roscommon Township. Troopers say that Roginson was drunk at the time of the incident. While traveling south on Harrison Road, troopers observed the suspect vehicle traveling north in the southbound lane, heading directly toward them. They had been called to the area after a report of a reckless driver.
'The Night Bus' with Tessa Bickers
Tessa Bickers studied journalism at Bournemouth university, and went on to co-present a breakfast radio show in the South West. Moving into celebrity news, she's interviewed some of the biggest names in show business. These days she's replaced her guitar with a keyboard, and songs for books.
Tessa Bickers studied journalism at Bournemouth university, and went on to co-present a breakfast radio show in the South West. Moving into celebrity news, she's interviewed some of the biggest names in show business. These days she's replaced her guitar with a keyboard, and songs for books.
'Devil Inside' with Clay McLeod Chapman
Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of Bodies of Work, Shiny Happy People, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes and his new horrormance novel Devil Inside. He's the recipient of The Bram Stoker Award and the This Is Horror Award, as well as a three-time nominee for The Bram Stoker Award, The Shirley Jackson Award, and the International Thriller Writers' Thriller Award.
Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of Bodies of Work, Shiny Happy People, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes and his new horrormance novel Devil Inside. He's the recipient of The Bram Stoker Award and the This Is Horror Award, as well as a three-time nominee for The Bram Stoker Award, The Shirley Jackson Award, and the International Thriller Writers' Thriller Award.
Book Chat with Nik
Nik is the creator behind ‘Sis, What You Reading?’, a growing online community dedicated to helping readers discover stories by Black authors and building a space where Black readers feel seen, celebrated, and excited about books. She's a self-proclaimed full-time TBR disturber and has a knack for introducing readers to books they'll obsess over and authors they'll wonder how they ever missed.
Nik is the creator behind ‘Sis, What You Reading?’, a growing online community dedicated to helping readers discover stories by Black authors and building a space where Black readers feel seen, celebrated, and excited about books. She's a self-proclaimed full-time TBR disturber and has a knack for introducing readers to books they'll obsess over and authors they'll wonder how they ever missed.
Michigan lawmakers push reforms amid alleged police misuse of Flock cameras
If you think Flock Safety technology is in the news more and more, you aren’t imagining things. And while most news stories have to do with privacy and data storage, there’s an increasing number of police officers across the country accused of using Flock tools to stalk exes or co-workers. It’s prompting Michigan state lawmakers to push for training reforms.
If you think Flock Safety technology is in the news more and more, you aren’t imagining things. And while most news stories have to do with privacy and data storage, there’s an increasing number of police officers across the country accused of using Flock tools to stalk exes or co-workers. It’s prompting Michigan state lawmakers to push for training reforms.
Michigan Democrats unite for campaign rally ahead of November election
Election Day is a few months away. Michigan's Democratic candidates kicked off their campaign with a united front.
Election Day is a few months away. Michigan's Democratic candidates kicked off their campaign with a united front.
Concerns over police and Flock Cameras after misuse case
Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief Steve Dolunt is blasting the increasing number of police officers around the country accused of misusing Flock Safety cameras and license plate readers.
Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief Steve Dolunt is blasting the increasing number of police officers around the country accused of misusing Flock Safety cameras and license plate readers.
Detroit democratic candidates rally together following primary
Earlier this week, voters learned who the Democratic candidates were. Today they got to see them, collectively, together for the first time. Michigan Democrats together under one roof. Jocelyn Benson and Garlin Gilchrist, among the candidates, speaking to a packed house at Renaissance High School.
Earlier this week, voters learned who the Democratic candidates were. Today they got to see them, collectively, together for the first time. Michigan Democrats together under one roof. Jocelyn Benson and Garlin Gilchrist, among the candidates, speaking to a packed house at Renaissance High School.
Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
A potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll.
A potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll.
Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke's cause of death revealed
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has determined the cause and manner of death for former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died at the age of 29 in May.
Clinton Township man pleads no contest in Macomb County armed robbery spree
A Clinton Township man pleaded no contest to charges related to an armed robbery spree in Macomb County.
A Clinton Township man pleaded no contest to charges related to an armed robbery spree in Macomb County.
Orion Twp. emergency meeting discusses safety millages rejected by voters in Primary Election
An emergency meeting is taking place in Orion Township after voters elected not to renew the township’s fire and police millages. Without that funding, EMS services would face serious setbacks and slower response times.
An emergency meeting is taking place in Orion Township after voters elected not to renew the township’s fire and police millages. Without that funding, EMS services would face serious setbacks and slower response times.
Dearborn homecoming festival underway with new curfew
The Dearborn Homecoming is in full swing right now. An annual summer tradition that many look forward to every year. But this time things are a little different.
The Dearborn Homecoming is in full swing right now. An annual summer tradition that many look forward to every year. But this time things are a little different.
Outdoor therapy and Michigan's best rivers | Brother Nature
What is Michigan's best river? Bridge Magazine's reader poll found one reigns supreme. Also on Brother Nature this week, the benefits of outdoor therapy for men, dragonflies, and how the DNR auctions off land.
What is Michigan's best river? Bridge Magazine's reader poll found one reigns supreme. Also on Brother Nature this week, the benefits of outdoor therapy for men, dragonflies, and how the DNR auctions off land.
I-696 construction: Westbound ramp to Southfield Road closes
It’s the latest ramp closure in the ongoing construction on I-696. The westbound ramp to Southfield Road is no longer open.
It’s the latest ramp closure in the ongoing construction on I-696. The westbound ramp to Southfield Road is no longer open.
WB I-696 ramp to Southfield Road now closed
People who live and work in the area are now switching up their travel plans. Meanwhile, those who work nearby tell FOX 2 their commutes have gotten a little longer with the ramp closure, but they’re just trying to keep their customers happy, knowing that many of them are frustrated with the seemingly never-ending construction.
People who live and work in the area are now switching up their travel plans. Meanwhile, those who work nearby tell FOX 2 their commutes have gotten a little longer with the ramp closure, but they’re just trying to keep their customers happy, knowing that many of them are frustrated with the seemingly never-ending construction.