Here Barbara lets her opinions be known about the writers she considers the guiding stars. Trigger warning: She may not like the popular ones!

For the first interview on Dialogues with Creators for 2026, Barbara talks to Dr. Margaret Roblyer, known to her friends as Peggy, on writing a memoir and on Peggy’s soon-to-be-published memoir, Strong Glass (June). This is for everyone who has thought about writing about their own personal stories. Peggy also shares vital information about publishing.

As a former textbook author and professor of instructional technology, Peggy brings a wealth of wisdom to this episode.

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Here are some recommendations and counter-recommendations on books, based on Barbara's reading patterns in 2025. She talks about 26 or so fiction and nonfiction books read over the past year, not to mention a lot of shorter works. Standouts are In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez, The Digital Delusion by Jason Horvath, I am a Georgia Girl by Ann Hite, and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.

There is a pause at the beginning--just a bit. This is a straight-from-me solo recording.

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Here I go solo in my low-key way to discuss the book Astounding (about the history of pulp science fiction) and the shows Plur1bus and Severance, which stand out as "Twilight Zone"-based speculative fiction.

This episode is a chat with Ufuk Özalp, a native and citizen of Turkey, who owns a tourism agency, Mosaics of Turkiye. He started the company because of his passion for his country’s culture and history. After all, he loves traveling because he wants to share Turkey with new friends from other countries. I can attest to how he provides a 100% quality experience for travelers. You can find more information at the Website: https://mosaicsofturkiye.com

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Join host Dr. Barbara Tucker this week as she sits down with acclaimed Southern novelist Ann Hite, a renowned storyteller whose debut novel Ghost On Black Mountain was a finalist for the Townsend Prize and won the Georgia Author of the Year award. Ann shares her journey crafting haunting Appalachian tales that breathe life into characters dictating their own stories, her love of a library that spans a thousand books, and the inspiration behind her latest works. Tune in for a rich conversation on heritage, voice, and the power of place in story.

In this inspiring conversation, host Barbara Tucker welcomes Dr. Jeevani Sammeta, assistant professor of communication at Dalton State College, whose journey spans from Hyderabad, India, to northwest Georgia. Dr. Sammeta shares how she transitioned from engineering to filmmaking and academia, reflects on the cultural shifts between India and the U.S., and explains her research on the growing national influence of South Indian cinema. She also discusses her creative process, her new documentary projects, and the joy of teaching film. Together, they explore storytelling, creativity, and the beauty of carrying one’s culture across continents.

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Discover the creative heart of Northwest Georgia in this episode of Dialogues with Creators. Host Barbara Tucker chats with Matthew Gramling, director of the Bandy Heritage Center at Dalton State College, about his journey into historical preservation and the center’s mission to collect, protect, and celebrate regional culture. From Cherokee heritage to textile arts and global connections through local stories, Matthew shares how archives spark creativity and community engagement. Plus, learn how you can get involved in preserving history that shapes the future.

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