There is something to the art and craft of the short story that has always had my heart. I recently discovered the fantastic debut collection of short stories, Hunting Geese, from Montana-based author Sarah Rau Peterson. It is an absolute gem, so I’m thrilled to have her today on the new Open Mic. 
Rich Ehisen is an award-winning journalist, editor, and public speaker who has spent more than twenty-five years interviewing and reporting on politicians, athletes, authors, CEOs, celebrities, artists, cops, doers, and dreamers all over the country. He is the managing editor of the State Net Capitol Journal, a LexisNexis publication that covers all 50 statehouses, and his freelance work has appeared in a variety of publications across the country.