Gregory Lee Renfro talks about his new crime novel, “Beyond the Flames.” Then, we talk to the director of firefighter training at Wisconsin’s two-year technical colleges. Then, we get a preview of the Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration.

Featured in this Episode

  • Veteran Milwaukee firefighter writes gritty, violent second novel

    In his new action-packed novel, “Beyond the Flames,” author and retired Milwaukee firefighter Gregory Lee Renz tackles PTSD, political corruption, gang warfare and voucher school programs. The author joins us.

  • What it takes to be a firefighter in Wisconsin

    We’ll talk about the training required to become a firefighter in Wisconsin with Ward Lyon, director of fire service education and training for the Wisconsin Technical College System.

  • Wisconsin Book Festival brings 70+ writers to Madison next week

    More than 70 authors – including Jane Hamilton, Laila Lamani and Mary Roach – will converge in Madison Oct. 23-26 for the Wisconsin Book Festival Fall Celebration. We talk to festival director Jane Rotonda.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Gregory Lee Renz Guest
  • Ward Lyon Guest
  • Jane Rotonda Guest
  • Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director

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