September 23, 2020

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


Jill Ditmire
Earth Charter Indiana Executive Director, Jim Poyser. - Courtesy of Jim Poyser

Earth Charter Indiana Executive Director, Jim Poyser.

Courtesy of 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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