Bradley Authors

Whether it’s sitting on the beach or in an air-conditioned room, summer is a great time to catch up on some reading. This issue’s authors delve into topics as diverse as state politics and dark fiction, as well as stories of self-discovery and self-healing.

So You Wanna Be a Race Director: A Comprehensive Guide to Directing Road Races for Runners book cover

“So You Wanna Be a Race Director: A Comprehensive Guide to Directing Road Races for Runners”
Dick Fislar ’73

Learn how to organize and direct road races of all types and sizes from a 30-year veteran race director.

Real Life. Real Ladies. Short Stories from the Pew book cover

“Real Life. Real Ladies. Short Stories from the Pew”
Pat Deluhery and Rita Macfarlane Klundt ’88

A compilation of true stories about church ladies that will leave you smiling, laughing and crying.

Stepping Up: How Christ Turned My Pain & Suffering Into Hope & Joy book cover

“Stepping Up: How Christ Turned My Pain & Suffering Into Hope & Joy”
Caitie Crowley ’17

After a traumatic — and nearly fatal — car accident, Crowley documents how her faith helped her through the pain and struggle of learning to walk again.

The Flip Side book cover

“The Flip Side”
Steve Joos ’78

A collection of poetry from the seasoned sports reporter and radio personality.

Band of Scars book cover

“Band of Scars”
Amanda Skie Cimaglia ’13 M.A. ’21

A fantasy book in the genre of magical realism, the story follows five bandmates with supernatural abilities in a college setting.

Floridas book cover

“Floridas”
Anastasia Samoylova MFA ’11 and Walker Evans

A unique photo-dialogue between award-winning contemporary photographer Samoylova and the late Evans, where their individual yet intertwined depictions of Florida juxtaposd.

Principal Park: A Diamond in the Rough book cover

“Principal Park: A Diamond in the Rough”
Steve Dunn ’71

Prolific sports writer Dunn regales readers with unique stories that took place in a Des Moines ballpark that locals have treasured for over 75 years.

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