Don Coldsmith: Emporia author Don Coldsmith shares his story. Coldsmith began writing his historical novels depicting Native Americans late in life. He explains some of his techniques for writing and talks about why he has chosen his subject matter. William Stafford: Learn the story of poet William Stafford. A native Kansan, Stafford was a conscientious objector during World War II. He later settled in Oregon but continued to write about his love of the sunflower state. His son, Kim Stafford and Hutchinson writer Steven Hind talk about the work of the former poet laureate. Firecracker: This story takes viewers onto the set of a feature film. Wamego resident Steve Balderson directs his second feature, entitled Firecracker, in his home town. Go behind the scenes of the making of the movie, which is set to release in 2004.