Fred Andrle is a poet, playwright, and journalist. A recent poetry collection is "What Counts," (XOXOX Press, Gambier, Ohio, 2012). And now, "Rocking in the Cradle of the Moment," a collection of Fred's haiku, senryu, and other small poems, from the same press. Fred's poetry was featured in the anthology "Prayers to Protest: Poems that Center and Bless Us" (Pudding House Press), and his poem "The Book," was read by Garrison Keillor on his public radio series "The Writer's Almanac." Fred has received playwriting and poetry fellowships from the Greater Columbus Arts Council. His one-act play, "The Eternal Brunch," was staged by CATCO, the Contemporary American Theater Company. He is a member of the "House of Toast," a Columbus poetry writing and performance group. Fred was Executive Producer and Host of "Open Line," a daily public affairs talk show on WOSU, a National Public Radio affiliate in Columbus. He retired in May, 2009, after 20 years hosting the program. Prior to that, he was Executive Producer for WOSU-TV. He has received Ohio Public Broadcasting and Regional Emmy awards for his radio and television programs.
