Susan Billings Mitchell Interview | Forever Stalwart in Missouri, Pioneer History & LDS Heritage

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, illustrator, storyteller, and historian Susan Billings Mitchell, whose lifelong passion for writing, teaching, history, and storytelling has inspired readers of all ages. Susan's journey began in elementary school when she won writing and poetry contests that sparked a love for storytelling. Over the years, she served as Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper, became a teacher, volunteered as a storyteller in schools and libraries, and expanded her creative talents into puppetry, costumed storytelling, and ventriloquism. We discuss her acclaimed historical series, Forever Stalwart in Missouri: A Time of Testing, a compelling true account following three pioneer families whose lives intersect with the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Kirtland to Manti. Originally written as a single large volume, the work was later transformed into a six-volume series to make it more accessible to readers. In this fascinating conversation, Susan shares insights on historical research, family history, pioneer life, faith, resilience, storytelling, writing, illustration, and preserving important stories for future generations. It's a remarkable discussion about history, heritage, perseverance, and the enduring power of storytelling. Tune in and enjoy. Learn more about Susan Billings Mitchell and her books:True Tales Turn Hearts Official Website For More Famous Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991 Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dh The Home of Famous Interviews: http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_b Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.