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WHQR and StarNews Present "Prologue"
























WHQR and StarNews Present "Prologue"























Join Ben Steelman of StarNews to discuss notable works by local and regional authors. Meetings are open to the public and held in the WHQR gallery space at noon. Unless otherwise noted, the authors will join us! WHQR is located at 254 N. Front Street, downtown Wilmington, take the elevator to the 3rd floor.


















Prologue: "Crazy Beach: Disc One" by Dr. Lynn R. Welborn






Jan 4, 2019










PROLOGUE STARTS AT NOON

Monday, January 14th

The MC Erny Gallery

On Monday, January 14th, at NOON in the MC Erny Gallery, we will sit down to discuss Crazy Beach: Disc One with author Dr. Lynn R. Welborn and Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews.










Prologue: "Direct Fire" by General A.J. Tata






Dec 3, 2018










PROLOGUE STARTS AT NOON

Monday, December 10th

The MC Erny Gallery

 

On Monday, November 12th, at NOON in the MC Erny Gallery, we will sit down to discuss military thriller Direct Fire with author General A.J. Tata and Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews.










Prologue is Taking a Break - But We'll Be Back Soon!






Jun 20, 2018










WHQR's MC Erny Gallery is undergoing renovations! That being said, this also means that we will be taking a brief break from our monthly Prologue with Ben Steelman. We look forward to resuming Prologue in a beautifully renovated Gallery space later this year. We will keep you all updated on the upcoming Prologue dates and guests as we get closer to project completion.

We'll see you in a few months!









Prologue: "Beach House Reunion" by Mary Alice Monroe






Apr 13, 2018








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PROLOGUE NOW STARTS AT NOON
Monday, June 18th
The MC Erny Gallery

On Monday, June 18th (Note: This will be the 3rd Monday rather than the 2nd), at NOON in the MC Erny Gallery, we will sit down to discuss Beach House Reunion with the author, Mary Alice Monroe, and Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews.










Prologue: "The Secret To Southern Charm" by Kristy Woodson Harvey






Apr 13, 2018








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PROLOGUE NOW STARTS AT NOON
Monday, May 14th
The MC Erny Gallery

On Monday, May 14th, at NOON in the MC Erny Gallery, we will sit down to discuss The Secret To Southern Charm with critically acclaimed author, Kristy Woodson Harvey, and Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews.










Prologue: "Dreaming in Chocolate" by Susan Bishop Crispell






Feb 9, 2018










PROLOGUE NOW STARTS AT NOON
Monday, April 9th
The MC Erny Gallery

On Monday, April 9th, at NOON (Note Time Change) in the MC Erny Gallery, we will sit down to discuss Dreaming in Chocolate with the author, Susan Bishop Crispell, and Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews.










Prologue: "Things We Do When No One Is Watching" by Philip Gerard






Jan 31, 2018










Monday, March 12th
The MC Erny Gallery
PROLOGUE NOW STARTS AT NOON!

On Monday, March 12th, at NOON (Note Time Change) in the MC Erny Gallery, we will sit down to discuss Things We Do When No One is Watching with the author, Philip Gerard, and Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews.










Prologue: "Side Effects" by Myrna Brown - New Meeting Time - NOON






Dec 13, 2017










Monday, February 12th

PROLOGUE MOVES TO NOON!!!

The MC Erny Gallery

On Monday, February 12th, at NOON (Note Time Change) in the MC Erny Gallery, we will sit down to discuss Side Effects with the author, Myrna Brown, and Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews

About the Author










Prologue: "American Radical: Inside the World of an Undercover Muslim FBI Agent" by Kevin Maurer






Dec 13, 2017










Monday, January 8th

The MC Erny Gallery

**NOTE: The sidewalks in the downtown area may still have some ice on them, please be careful as you are on your way to join us tonight for the event.**

On Monday, January 8th, at 7pm in the MC Erny Gallery, we will sit down with Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews to discuss "American Radical: Inside the World of an Undercover Muslim FBI Agent" with New York Times Bestselling Author Kevin Maurer.










Prologue: "The Beautician's Notebook" by Anne Barnhill






Nov 29, 2017










Monday, December 11th

The MC Erny Gallery

On Monday, December 11th, at 7pm, we will sit down with Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews to discuss The Beautician's Notebook written by North Carolina author Anne Clinard Barnhill. 










Prologue: Derrick R. Anderson






Oct 27, 2017










Monday, November 13th

The MC Erny Gallery

On Monday, November 13th, at 7pm, we will sit down with Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews to discuss Miss Eva Palmer, Arriving with author Derrick R. Anderson.










Prologue: "The Stolen Marriage" by Diane Chamberlain






Oct 2, 2017










Monday, October 9th

The MC Erny Gallery

On Monday, October 9th, at 7pm, we will sit down with Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews to discuss The Stolen Marriage written by New York Times bestselling author, Diane Chamberlain. 










Prologue: Dr. Tom V. Morris






Aug 30, 2017










Monday, September 11th at 7pm

The MC Erny Gallery

On Monday, September 11th, we will sit down with Ben Steelman of Wilmington's StarNews to discuss Dr. Tom V. Morris's two new books, The Viper and the Storm and Socrates in Silicon Valley. Dr. Morris has been a part of WHQR and StarNews's Prologue before as a "public philosopher" and has also been a part of WHQR's CoastLine to discuss his many books and views on ethics. 

A former Morehead Scholar at UNC-Chapel Hill and holds a Ph.D. in philosophy and religious studies from Yale, Morris taught philosophy for 15 years at Notre Dame where he ranked as one of the most popular professors on campus. He then formed the Morris Institute for Human Values and became a noted motivational and inspirational speaker to corporations and government agencies.










Prologue: "The Dream Keeper's Daughter" by Emily Colin






Aug 7, 2017













Ballantine Books







Monday, August 14th at 7pm

The MC Erny Gallery










Prologue: "U.S. and Them" by Patricia Bjorklund






Jun 5, 2017










Monday, July 10th, at 7pm

The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR










Prologue: "Slightly South of Simple" by Kristy Woodson Harvey






May 16, 2017










Monday, June 5th, at 7pm

The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR










Prologue: "Kaleidoscope" by Ellyn Bache






Apr 26, 2017















 

 

Monday, May 8th, at 7pm

The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR

On Monday, May 8th Ben Steelman of StarNews will sit down to chat with Ellyn Bache, a former Wilmington resident who is coming back to talk about her new book "Kaleidoscope," an anthology of stories she wrote for "women's" magazines in the 1980s and 1990s. Bache's other novels include, "The Art of Saying Goodbye" and "Safe Passage" which was adapted into a movie starring Susan Sarandon. Join us for the conversation in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR.  










Prologue: "White Boy: A Rock and Roll Story" by Stephen Glaser






Mar 23, 2017










*CHANGE OF DATE!

Monday, April 24th, at 7pm

The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR










Prologue: "The Kingdom of Winter" by Dorothy Papadakos






Mar 3, 2017










Monday, March 13th, 7 pm

The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR










Prologue: "The Secret Ingredient of Wishes" by Susan Bishop Crispell






Jan 31, 2017










Monday, February 13th, 7 pm

The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR

On Monday, February 13thBen Steelman of the StarNews will talk with author Susan Bishop Crispell about her debut novel The Secret Ingredient of Wishes. Join us for the conversation in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR.










Prologue: Kenan Maready






Jan 4, 2017















Join us for a conversation with local memoirist Kenan Maready and Ben Steelman of the StarNews for our first Prologue of the New Year!

Monday, January 16th

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

In the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR

Author Bio:










Prologue: Public Philosopher Tom Morris






Nov 28, 2016










Monday, December 12th
7:00pm-8:00pm
MC Erny Gallery at WHQR

Prologue host, Ben Steelman of StarNews, will sit down with Tom V. Morris, "public philosopher" and author of such best-selling books as "If Aristotle Ran General Motors."










Prologue: John Jeremiah Sullivan






Sep 28, 2016










Monday, October 10th
7:00pm-8:00pm
MC Erny Gallery at WHQR

Prologue host, Ben Steelman of StarNews, will sit down with John Jeremiah Sullivan, accomplished author, contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and Southern editor for The Paris Review.  










Prologue: "The Widow Spy" By Marti Peterson






Jul 13, 2016










Monday, September 12th, Prologue will feature Martha Peterson, author of "The Widow Spy."

About the Author:

Peterson was recently featured on CNN's "Declassified." She's a retired CIA case officer, and in the 1970s, she was based in Moscow as the agency's contact with "Trigon," a mole in the Soviet Foreign Ministry. "Marti" was arrested by the KGB, taken to Moscow's notorious Lubyanka prison -- and lived to tell the tale.

About the Book:










Prologue: "The Mystical, Magical, Amazing, Fantastical Gardens of Airlie" By Anne Russell






May 31, 2016










Monday, June 13th, 7 pm

The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR

On Monday, June 13th, Ben Steelman of the StarNews will talk with author Anne Russell about her children's book The Mystical, Magical, Amazing, Fantastical Gardens of Airlie. Join us for the conversation in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR.










Prologue: "Pretending to Dance" By Diane Chamberlain






May 31, 2016










Monday, November 14, 7 pm

The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR

On Monday, November 14th, Ben Steelman of the StarNews will talk with the Sunday Times best-selling author Diane Chamberlain about her book Pretending to Dance.

About the Author:










Prologue: "Broken Places" By Nancy Whitfield






May 31, 2016










Monday, July 11th, 7 pm

The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR

On Monday, July 11th, Ben Steelman of the StarNews will speak with Brunswick County author Nancy Whitfield about her memoir Broken Places. Join us for the conversation in the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR.

About the Author:










Prologue: "Louise's War" Series By Sarah Shaber (Monday, August 8)






May 31, 2016










Monday, August 8, 7 pm

The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR

On Monday, August 8th Ben Steelman of the StarNews discusses the Louise's War series with author Sarah Shaber. Join us for the discussion in the the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR!

About the Author and Her Work:










Prologue: With May-lee Chai






Apr 26, 2016










Monday, May 9th, 7pm

WHQR's MC Erny Gallery

On Monday, May 9th Ben Steelman with the StarNews speaks with author and professor May-lee Chai. Join us as we discuss Chai's novels and non-fiction work in WHQR's MC Erny Gallery.

About the Author and Her Work:










Prologue: "Mrs. Hudson in New York" by Barry S. Brown






Apr 4, 2016










On Monday, April 11th at Prologue, Ben Steelman of the StarNews speaks with Dr. Barry S. Brown, a clinical psychologist and writer. Join us as we discuss Dr. Brown's novel Mrs. Hudson in New York, a re-imagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series with Mrs. Hudson as the detective mastermind.

About the Author:






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