Written in the Stars

About Written in the Stars

Written in the Stars: Books and Beyond highlights and celebrates the people in our community involved with books, writing, and publishing. From poets and romance writers to literary journals and entrepreneurs, we explore a multitude of stories and storytellers. Join us as we follow them on their journeys with the written word.

Publisher

LCC Connect

Category

arts · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Nov 2023

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Windows to the World: Exploring Comics From Around the Globe

   On this episode, MSU Comics Studies Librarian Jason Larson is in studio to discuss how the university’s extensive comic book collection supports research, teaching, and public learning. He explains how comics can strengthen literacy and visual reading skills while helping students connect academic subjects to stories and characters they already enjoy. The collection includes comics from around the world and preserves important cultural history, including the contributions of creators who have often been overlooked. Website: MSU Murray & Hong Special Collections (https://lib.msu.edu/murray-hong-spc/comicscollection) ___________________ Lansing Community College Library (https://www.lcc.edu/library/)

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Sole Too Deep, Soul to Speak

   On this episode, author, educator, and scholar Dr. LeConte Dill is in studio to discuss her poetry collection Soul Survivors. Dill explores how the places like Oakland, Atlanta, and Brooklyn shape the book’s stories while examining violence, community, healing, Black identity, and the resilience of young people. She also discusses her use of erasure poetry to reclaim narratives from historical, legal, and medical documents, as well as the importance of rest, mindfulness, and creative expression. Dr. LeConté Dill was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, California. She is a storyteller, artist, educator, and community-accountable scholar. Her debut poetry collection, Soul Survivors, was co-published by np: and Counterpath in 2026. She currently guides, creates, and learns with students, fellow faculty, and community members as the Director of Graduate Studies and an Associate Professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University. LeConté is also a Certified Mindfulness Instructor and Yoga Nidra Instructor. In her art, research, teaching, and advocacy, she aims to listen to and show up for Black girls, in particular, and is committed to documenting their/our strategies of wellness, healing, and resistance. Website: Dr. LanConté Dill (https://lecontedill.com/) Website: Dr. LaConté Dill at Michigan State University (https://people.cal.msu.edu/ldill/) Website: Counter Path Press (https://counterpathpress.org/soul-survivorsleconte-dill) ___________________ Lansing Community College Library (https://www.lcc.edu/library/)

3. 

   11 Aug 2026

   Healthy Finances: Nursing Your Nest Egg

   On this episode, Tony Bailey joins hosts Ami Ewald and Robin Moore in studio, to share how smart investing and consistent financial habits helped him build long-term wealth. He explains the power of compounding, the value of starting early, and why anyone can take control of their financial future with patience, confidence, and a solid plan. He also has authored a book on his financial journey, The Nurse Who Beat Wall Street. Mentioned This Episode: Amazon: The Nurse Who Beat Wall Street (https://www.amazon.com/Nurse-Who-Beat-Wall-Street/dp/B0H263MTVF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EKYX804UOV8D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ol14L5vuNpvuhXEep4I5uLP4ptNTZDkgA_nukYd5L-w.lHidRHjotNySlZ2qgkJzOiHj2V4j7Gv3I8FNRjPVy6g&dib_tag=se&keywords=tony+bailey+nurse&qid=1785860903&sprefix=tony+bailey+nurse%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1) ___________________ Lansing Community College Library (https://www.lcc.edu/library/)

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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Quality

29

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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