New items have joined our sidebar. Yes, we’ve opened registration to members for our 49 Writers Tutka Bay Retreat featuring David Vann. Join us Sept. 3-5 for a weekend of inspiration, relaxation, camaraderie, and instruction at one of Alaska’s most pristine wilderness lodges. If you’re not already a member of 49 Writers, you can join […]
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My aunt is telling lies about our family. She has already finished a book of lies, a second is underway and she plans a third. She says she is doing it for those who come after, to share with her descendents the story of her life. She does not plan to publish her work. With
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What a week! Raven Place is looking phenomenal. Many thanks to all who’ve transformed 415 L St. with painting, raking, and fixing. If you missed the photos earlier this week, check here and here. We’ll have another work party this Saturday, May 15, from noon to 5pm. Drop by if you like — stay a
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Not much news from around the state this week, but we’ve got plenty right here at 49 Writers. First, note that our next online book club discussion, featuring David Vann’s Legend of a Suicide, will be held on Thursday, May 6 from 6 – 8 p.m., live with the author. If you’ve somehow missed the
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Hang on to your laptops and pens, folks. I let you off easy last week, but today we’ve got lots to share. First off, thanks for the great response to our 49 Writers workshop “Power Writing: Description that Works,” April 24 and May 1 the Kaladi Brothers on Brayton. We’ve filled all ten spots, but
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He’s not technically Alaskan, but he used to be, and he’s (unintentionally) adding to this week’s discussion of online vs. in-person promotion by getting his photo in Publisher’s Weekly PW Daily, emailed daily (for free) to subscribers – not once, but twice. You might recall that Erik Brooks, illustrator of my Totem Tale, returned to
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If you’re looking for the online poetry discussion of four Alaska poets, moderated by Sandra Kleven, you’ve come to the right place! The discussion starts at 3:00, and will take place via the comments function. The poems and biographical information about the poets can be found here. To leave a comment, click on the “#
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Welcome to 2010! Some may call it arbitrary, but I appreciate the opportunity to evaluate, assess, and refocus as the new year unfolds. Exactly one year ago, Andromeda Romano-Lax and I started the new year by joining forces here at 49 Writers, aiming to promote the good work of Alaskan authors by engaging an active community of
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We asked for help moderating our next online book discussion, and boy did we get a wonderful gift in response. Sandra Kleven, writer and MFA student at UAA’s low-residency program, has created a wonderful website for this Thursday, January 7 online event. The website has the full text of eight poems by four featured Alaska
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Ah, the holidays. After all the rush, it’s good to relax and enjoy the company of those we love. So we’ll keep the news short and to the point. But do read to the end, where you’ll find our little gift to you. The new year will bring several exciting developments here at 49 Writers.
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