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Gary Fincke, Ph.D. ’74, Selinsgrove, PA, published "The Necessary Going On: Selected Poems" (Press 53) and "After Arson: New and Selected Essays" (Madville) in 2025. His forthcoming book, "The Comfort of Taboos: More Selected Stories," will be published in 2026 by Braddock Avenue Books. Recently, Susquehanna University honored him with an endowed fund established in his name to support an annual visiting writer series.

Dr. Mary (Riess) LaPlante, ’86, Broadview Heights, OH, received the Charles L. Hudson, M.D. Distinguished Service Award from the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland & Northern Ohio in recognition of distinguished service and meaningful contributions to the medical and professional community.

Elizabeth Quinn, ’92, Los Angeles, CA, is the writer, cocreator and executive producer of "Going Reno," a new historical fiction audio drama cocreated and directed by Laura Knight, who also serves as executive producer. Starring Bonnie Hunt and Joelle Carter, the series transports listeners to Reno, Nevada, in 1932, when the state became central to America’s migratory divorce market. The story follows a widowed divorced ranch owner striving to sustain her business and family while hosting women who travel to Reno to challenge restrictive divorce laws and begin new independent lives. "GOING RENO" is available on all major podcast platforms and through its website, , with updates on Instagram @goingrenoseries. Listeners can also support the production through bonus content subscriptions or donations at .

David Murray, ’91, Chicago, IL, is the author of "Soccer Dad" (Disruption Books), a memoir about raising his daughter through the pressures and challenges of the youth sports system while striving to maintain balance and perspective. The book, released April 14, 2026, reflects on the experience of navigating competitive athletics as a parent, culminating in his daughter’s collegiate soccer career at Ohio University, where she scored a MAC Tournament–winning goal in 2023 against ����ɫ��ҹ University. "Soccer Dad" has received praise from notable writers, including Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer of Muhammad Ali and Martin Luther King Jr., who called it “wise and funny and wonderful in every way,” and Alexander Wolff, longtime Sports Illustrated writer, who described it as “a gem of a book.” More information is available at SoccerDadStory.com.

Trish Stukbauer, ’91, Mooresville, NC, is a writer and communicator who has applied her journalism background to author two devotional books, "God, Give Me Today" and "Kindred Spirits." Her work focuses on supporting readers through difficult life experiences, including anxiety, depression and coping with a loved one’s addiction. Drawing on her experience in writing, editing and communications, Stukbauer brings a reflective and storytelling approach that emphasizes honesty, understanding and emotional support. Her devotionals are intended for both individual readers and organizations seeking meaningful resources for their communities, and they are available through .

Scott Armstrong, Ph.D. ’92, Reynoldsburg, OH, is the author of "The Pole Maker," his second novel, which is available on Amazon.

Michael Lebowitz, ’99, Arlington, VA, combined his experience in law and journalism to write "Second Wave: Inside al Qaeda’s Post-9/11 Attack Plan and America’s Secret Effort to Stop It" (Diversion Books). Marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the book examines al Qaeda’s plans for a potential follow-up attack on the United States, including efforts to obtain a nuclear weapon, as well as a previously unreported account of these threats. Framed as a true crime narrative, "Second Wave" explores the gradual return toward pre-9/11 complacency and raises urgent questions about America’s preparedness to prevent future catastrophic attacks.

Tara Jefferson, ’07, MA '13, Stow, OH, released her first traditionally published book, "Bloom How You Must," in December 2025. The work blends research, personal storytelling and interviews with more than 100 Black women ranging in age from 19 to 99. Framed as an instruction manual for building new generational legacies, the book focuses on healing, wellness and self-care. "Bloom How You Must" received the 2025 Book of the Year award from the Living Now Awards, which recognizes excellence in personal development and lifestyle publishing.