The Wandering Pen: A Podcast of Resilience, History, and the Power of Storytelling.
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20 episodes
4 months ago
Every story shapes the way we see the world—stories of resilience, creativity, and discovery. The Wandering Pen is a podcast where writers, historians, and storytellers share their journeys—not just through their work but through the challenges they’ve overcome and the strength they’ve found. We dive into personal narratives, history, literature, and the arts, exploring how these stories shape our understanding of the past and present. Join us for inspiring conversations about perseverance, creativity, and the power of storytelling.
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Every story shapes the way we see the world—stories of resilience, creativity, and discovery. The Wandering Pen is a podcast where writers, historians, and storytellers share their journeys—not just through their work but through the challenges they’ve overcome and the strength they’ve found. We dive into personal narratives, history, literature, and the arts, exploring how these stories shape our understanding of the past and present. Join us for inspiring conversations about perseverance, creativity, and the power of storytelling.
The Power of Grit: Mari Sandoz’s Legacy as the Story Catcher of the Plains
The Wandering Pen: A Podcast of Resilience, History, and the Power of Storytelling.
56 minutes 43 seconds
6 months ago
The Power of Grit: Mari Sandoz’s Legacy as the Story Catcher of the Plains
When Mari Sandoz, a young girl, secretly submitted her first short story to a children’s contest and won, her father didn’t celebrate. Instead, he locked her in the root cellar and declared that “writers are the maggots of society.” That moment could have crushed her spirit, but it fueled a lifelong fire instead.
In this moving episode of The Wandering Pen, host Christine Musser sits down with historian and author Shannon D. Smith, President of the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society, to explore how one of America’s most powerful literary voices overcame relentless hardship, poverty, and rejection to leave behind a legacy of 22 published books and a blueprint for fearless storytelling.
The Wandering Pen: A Podcast of Resilience, History, and the Power of Storytelling.
Every story shapes the way we see the world—stories of resilience, creativity, and discovery. The Wandering Pen is a podcast where writers, historians, and storytellers share their journeys—not just through their work but through the challenges they’ve overcome and the strength they’ve found. We dive into personal narratives, history, literature, and the arts, exploring how these stories shape our understanding of the past and present. Join us for inspiring conversations about perseverance, creativity, and the power of storytelling.
