John Kaufman is a freelance writer, poet, former English teacher and stay-at-home dad. He spoke with Stephanie Lecci. His article "King Coal" appears in the current issue of Milwaukee Magazine.
Milwaukee-born writer and historian John Gurda is a regular Lake Effect contributor. He’s the author of nineteen books, the latest of which is One People, Many Paths: A History of Jewish Milwaukee, which was just published. John Gurda will chat about the book at a launch party at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee tomorrow from 5-7.
Melinda Myers is the author of numerous books on gardening, including Month-by-Month Gardening in Wisconsin and Small Space Gardening. She’s a regular contributor to Lake Effect.
Julie Thompson is a singer who lives in Milwaukee – she also teaches music classes in the Milwaukee area. We’re listening to her recording of "We’ll Meet Again," from her 2007 CD, Reverie.