Arts & Culture

How Friend's Text Prompted This Local Author To Finish A Book He Started 25 Years Ago

By Jill Ditmire

Published September 23, 2020 at 12:00 AM EDT

Earth Charter Indiana Executive Director, Jim Poyser.

Believe it or not, the COVID-19 pandemic has produced some “silver linings” for Indy Creatives, including Indianapolis writer and Earth Charter Indiana Executive Director, Jim Poyser.

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke with Poyser about his new book, “The Last Actor,” a novella that he started 25 years ago and was brought to his creative attention once again thanks to a text from a friend.

A portion of the proceeds from book sales will help support Earth Charter Indiana and its many programs to increase awareness of climate change.

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Jill Ditmire

Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.

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