Ep. 15: From Russia without love What happens when your father is taken by Stalin's purges? We explore Erwin's short story, "No Trial for Papa" and historical fiction

I have a special treat prepared by a former student, now friend (I'd say dear friend, but I am German, after all). He does a great job of reading the story and getting me to open up. The picture, well those are my grandparents, my father, and my aunt in about 1929. tales.dups.ca/p/ep-15-from...

On the emotions of autobiography Have you written about some emotional period in your life? Like the death of a loved one? Have you heard what you wrote being read back to you? Come listen to Dr. Erwin Warkentin and I!

A former student, now dear friend, interviewed my on his podcast about some of the autobiographical stuff I've been writing. If you are interested in how "writing" works, have a listen and subscribe. It'll be worth your while.

Maybe I think too much.

Always sage advice.

Advice to the next generation: Never give up on misunderstood lyrics.

Ervi passing on sage advice about to the younger generation.

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