Eowyn Ivey

Reposting: Andromeda Romano-Lax—Editing and a Note on Hemingway

To celebrate the tenth year of 49 Writers’ existence and this blog, we are reposting  the work of earlier contributors. Today’s reposting was written by 49 Writers’ founding member, Andromeda Romano-Lax in July, 2011. She is the author of a nonfiction travel narrative and four novels, including Plum Rains, which was published in 2018. According to the …

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Jeremy Pataky | Winter Words Fundraiser Blossoms at the Home of Barbara Hood

We threw our Winter Words celebration on a rather spring-like afternoon last Sunday in Anchorage’s Stuckagain Heights neighborhood. Originally slated for December 2nd, we postponed due to—you guessed it—the November 30th earthquake. Interim Board President Barbara Hood hosted this fundraiser in her home. It was a gorgeous day with lush light, long views, and great company (not to mention stable ground). It felt …

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Literary Roundup | February 22-28, 2019

Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming details on the following exciting 49 Writers programs: Nicole Stellon O’Donnell will tour to celebrate the release of her newest book, You Are No Longer in Trouble. She’ll teachWriting the In-Between: Hybrid Forms and Generating Formsin Anchorage on April 13, 2019. Registration opens soon; stay tuned for details on other events beyond …

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Jeremy Pataky | Once Upon Right Now

This was originally published last week in the Anchorage Press, the first in a new column there called Yeah Write. April’s half spent, early gulls have been showing up, and the sun is off and running on its night-eating, post-hibernation binge that will last till solstice. Proper spring’s not here yet, but it’s coming on fast. Gravel-crusted …

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49 Writers Literary Roundup | Jan 20-Feb 2

Have news, events, or opportunities you’d like to see listed here? Email details to info (at) 49writers.org with “Roundup” as the subject. Spread the word. Your message must be received by close of business the Wednesday before the roundup is scheduled to run at the latest. Unless your event falls in the “Opportunities and Awards” category, it …

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49 Writers: Eowyn Ivey | A Window Into My Favorite Bookstore

An author’s dream: You have a new novel coming out and when you drive by your favorite bookstore in the world, they’ve devoted their entire front window to your book. And they’ve also planned a huge book release party. Sometimes dreams do come true. This morning as I drove through downtown Palmer, Alaska, I saw …

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