<p>In this episode of The Locher Room, Alan spoke with two remarkable debut authors for a thoughtful conversation about love, grief, identity, and the stories that shape our lives.</p><p>Ellery Capshaw, who daytime fans remember as Natalie Snyder on <em>As the World Turns</em>, discussed her powerful debut poetry collection <em>Three Walled World</em>. In the book, Ellery reflects on growing up on a Brooklyn soundstage, the loss of her father, her struggles with alcohol, and her journey to sobriety while finding her voice through writing.</p><p>Ron Stempkowski also joined the conversation to talk about his moving new memoir <em>The Luck We Carry: Love, Loss, and the Stories That Shape Us</em>. Through a deeply personal collection of essays, Ron shared reflections on the life he built with his husband Ken, the experience of caregiving, the grief that followed Ken’s death from cancer, and the path toward rebuilding a meaningful life.</p><p><em>Three Walled World</em> was released March 24.</p><p><em>The Luck We Carry</em> was released March 23, marking the 25th anniversary of the day Ron met his husband Ken.</p><p>Together, these conversations explored loss, resilience, recovery, and the power of storytelling.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>