Alaska’s primary election, with four ballot initiatives, is tomorrow. Our state is unique – some would say even weird – in its politics. For perspective on the media circus that wraps itself around the election process, may I suggest this Harper’s interview with my brother, author and editor Chris Lehmann. Then for an state-specific take […]
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Breaking news, thanks to a blog-reader (not Nancy herself): long-time Homer resident and current UAA Creative Writing and Literary Arts faculty member Nancy Lord has been named the new Alaska State Writer, to take over from John Straley this fall. Lord is the author of three short story collections and three literary nonfiction books: FISHCAMP:
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She was awake, she was ready, she won the prize. Thanks, Rose, and don’t forget to email me at andromeda@romanolax.com to claim your choice of coffee card, Title Wave gift certificate, or signed paperback. I encourage everyone else to continue leaving comments (you can post them in relevant places after any blog item or after
Bikegirl wins first weekly prize Read More »
49writers asked several top candidates to share what they’re reading and to our amazement, two of our busiest Alaskans answered! (Not that they had anything else to do this week.) To read more about the books via amazon, click on the links. We’ll share any other answers that roll our way and we remind you,
Get Ready to Vote: Stevens and Berkowitz on Books Read More »
Just returned from hiking the Chilkoot Trail. Wow. Four days and three nights of living history and spectacular natural beauty like only Alaska and the Yukon can dish it up. No wonder so many authors – Jack London and Robert Service among them – were inspired by it. Hope to read more primary source stuff
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Prizes: Your choice of $20 Kaladi coffee card, $20 Title Wave gift certificate (which can be used in Anchorage store or redeemed over the phone for book orders to be mailed), or a copy of my novel, THE SPANISH BOW, now in paperback (personalized, if you’d like). How to enter: The first person to comment
Six Week Giveaway Starts Monday: Rules Here … Plus how to leave comments Read More »
If you live in Anchorage, you probably recognize Barbara’s voice from the radio, and remember her Daily News columns, which ran for 8 years. She has also written and acted in two one-woman shows, and has written travel essays, including one about a waterpark adventure that was selected for The Best Women’s Travel Writing 2007.
Sharing “Thoughts” Worldwide: Q & A with Radio Host Barbara Brown Read More »
The only thing worse than going on book tour is not going, writes Ann Patchett (RUN; BEL CANTO) in this recent Atlantic magazine article. All of it rings true, including when she asks a writer friend about his memories of a certain 1992 book tour, and he admits, “I didn’t drink till book tour.” Patchett
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You have two weeks until the Sept. 1 deadline if you’re thinking of applying for a $5000 Rasmuson Foundation project grant for individual artists (including writers) living and working in Alaska. The foundation is exeptional in understanding what real working artists need, including money for attending retreats or conferences, travel/research time, and so on. I
Rasmuson Grant Deadline ; Diane Benson Speaks Tuesday Read More »
First, a headline I somehow missed. “Coast Guard rescues sinking Andromeda.” Well, OK, the headline was a little different, and the name of the boat wasn’t mentioned until later, but my first thought stumbling upon this a few months after the fact was: “See? I told you guys I gained weight this year.” And I
The Killer Hill in Anchorage Press this week Read More »
