Franz Weinschenk

Susan Norman's “Learning the Ropes” on Valley Writers Read

Franz Weinschenk — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:57:52 +0000

This week on Valley Writers Read, we hear a story by Oakhurst author Susan Norman titled "Learning the Ropes." It's about CJ, a precocious teenaged girl who had been sent to a school for delinquents. The parents come to see their daughter on visiting day and watch the youngsters climb a complicated jungle gym. That afternoon, CJ's mother decides to climb the jungle gym herself. This forebodes some big changes in family relationships.

Jim Benelli's “Spaghetti Farming In Kansas” on Valley Writers Read

Franz Weinschenk — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:51:33 +0000

This week on Valley Writers Read, Auberry author James Benelli reads his story "Spaghetti Farming In Kansas." This is a satirical story about a millionaire, Nick Worthmore and his wife Penny who, when they stop to get their car repaired in Kansas, wind up on an unexpected adventure.

David Borofka's “Mid Clair” on Valley Writers Read

Franz Weinschenk — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:50:45 +0000

Clovis author David Borofka reads his story about Professor Grimshaw whose wife was in the habit of insulting him all the time-- so much so that he moves into the garage and sleeps in the Buick. But things get even more complicated for Mr.

"Vineyards of the San Joaquin Valley" on Valley Writers Read

Franz Weinschenk — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:09:00 +0000

This week on Valley Writers Read, we hear a story by Madera author Earline Holguin, titled "Vineyards of the San Joaquin Valley." This memoir recalls life on a grape ranch right next to the San Joaquin River, and gives the listener insights into agricultural life in the Central Valley.

"Two Women" by Anne Richards Da Vigo on Valley Writers Read

Franz Weinschenk — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:58:04 +0000

This week on Valley Writers Read, we hear a story by Fresno State graduate and current Sacramento resident Anne Richards Da Vigo. She reads her own story.

Stephen Gutierrez's "Valley Song" and Charlie Warnes' "Branch Office From Hell"

Franz Weinschenk — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:28:17 +0000

This week on Valley Writers Read we hear two stories from local authors. Our program begins with "Valley Song" a short story from Stephen D.

"Take Me to the River" on Valley Writers Read

Franz Weinschenk — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

This week on Valley Writers Read, we hear several short stories from the book "Take Me to the River: Fishing, Swimming, and Dreaming on the San Joaquin." This collection of stories about the San Joaquin River was edited by Joell and Coke Halowell. The book is the result of a decade long series of interviews with people who have deep connections to the river.

Franz Weinschenk's “Catherine Haw Chin” on Valley Writers Read

Franz Weinschenk — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:41:45 +0000

Host and author Franz Weinschenk reads his story entitled “Home Room” which is about the lives of the author's former students at Edison High School in Fresno, Catherine Haw Chin. She worked for the Fresno County Courts for well over 40 years.

Bonnie Hearn Hill's "Part Light, Part Memory" on Valley Writers Read

Franz Weinschenk — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 02:07:02 +0000

This week on Valley Writers Read, we hear a story from local author Bonnie Hearn Hill. In her story "Part Light, Part Memory", we learn about some former slave holders in Texas at the end of the Civil War who still consider it a crime for a white person to teach black people how to read and write.

"Called" and "Scamming" on Valley Writers Read

Franz Weinschenk — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:22:59 +0000

This week on Valley Writers Read, we hear works by two San Joaquin Valley writers. In our first story, "Called", Bakersfield author Jack Hernandez tells us how he originally wanted to become a minister, and about the interesting path that he eventually followed. In our second story, Fresno author Oscar G. Williams tells us about Fred and Mildred, two computer wizards who have figured out how to scam the scammers.