Author Archives: Ed Battistella

About Ed Battistella

Edwin Battistella’s latest book Dangerous Crooked Scoundrels was released by Oxford University Press in March of 2020.

An Interview with Renee Owen, author of Becoming a Transformative Leader from the Inside Out

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Ed Battistella

Renee Owen is an associate professor in the SOU School of Education and the co-author of a recently released book titled Becoming a Transformative Leader from the Inside Out (Bloomsbury Publishing, November 2025). Owen earned her bachelor of fine arts degree … Continue reading →

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Interview with Michelle St. Romain, author of Song of Belonging

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Ed Battistella

Michelle St. Romain is the co-author of two poetry collections, Promised Fruit and Water’s Edge, and her debut novel, Song of Belonging, will be released in April 2026 by She Writes Press St. Romain earned a B.A. in English from … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading February 2026

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Ed Battistella

Heartwood by Amity Gaige A thriller I’m for my book club. It involves an overlapping story and rotating narrative set on the Appalachian Trail. A middle-aged hiker named Valerie goes missing in Maine and Maine state game warden Lieutenant Bev … Continue reading →

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Interview with Ryan Stalder

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Ed Battistella

Ryan Stalder grew up in Mt. Shasta, California, and lives in Ashland, Oregon, where he works as the manager of the Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore. He has a BA in English from Southern Oregon University with a minor in … Continue reading →

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