Happy Friday! I’m still reflecting on the fabulous camaraderie and inspiration of the North Words Writers Symposium last week. It was great to see old friends and meet new ones. 49 Writers grew a bit too with new members, so if you’re just joining us, welcome! 49 Writers board member Katie Bausler has continued her work […]
Literary Roundup | June 8-14, 2018 Read More »
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! We’re on the road like many of you. Do you ever find travel to be a good trigger for your writing? Maybe its similar to the way walking stimulates the ruminating brain. I think car trips and plane rides can have a similar effect–of course seeing new things and new places
Literary Roundup | May 25-31, 2018 Read More »
SOUTHCENTRAL ANCHORAGE | Wednesday, May 23, Danger Close Alaska with Don Rearden We’re proud to present the 2018 offering of Danger Close Alaska, the third year of joint 49 Writers and Alaska Humanities Forum programming meant to build a literary community of civilians and veterans. Everyone is welcome to attend. This year, Danger Close Alaska takes place one night
Literary Roundup | May 18-24, 2018 Read More »
This week we celebrate the arts in Alaska by celebrating the 2018 cohort of Rasmuson Individual Artist awardees. Congratulations, everyone! What an amazing group. In the near future, you’ll hear more about a new collaboration between 49 Writers and the Rasmuson Foundation to profile recipients of individual artist awards. Did you know that last month’s
Literary Roundup | May 11-17, 2018 Read More »
It’s May…vember? Snowing this morning across several parts of the state as reported via complaints on social media. You may be dreaming of writing retreat and conference season which is right around the corner. Lots of opportunities below, including 49 Writers own Tutka Bay Writers Retreat in September, with guest author Hannah Tinti, which only
Literary Roundup | May 4-10, 2018 Read More »
SOUTHCENTRAL ANCHORAGE | March – April 2018 | Anchorage Museum’s Unbound Book Club explores art, science, history, design and culture through fiction and non-fiction over three more Friday evenings this spring. Books are available for purchase in the Museum Store. Book club discussion is included with museum admission (free for members) and is part of the museum’s Unbound
Literary Roundup | March 16-22, 2018 Read More »
New releases Marilyn Sigman’s Entangled: People and Ecological Change in Alaska’s Kachemak Bay (University of Alaska Press) | details | See below for upcoming events and stay tuned for more Laura Hartema’s Bering Sea Strong | A memoir: “How I found solid ground on open ocean.” Kersten Christianson’s Something Yet to Be Named | (Aldrich Press), poetry. SOUTHCENTRAL Marilyn
Literary Roundup | March 2-8, 2018 Read More »
Hey, folks! We’re switching back to weekly Friday Roundups, as opposed to biweekly. Please email your short news items to 49blog@gmail.com by Wednesdays. New releases Marilyn Sigman’s Entangled: People and Ecological Change in Alaska’s Kachemak Bay (University of Alaska Press) | details | See below for upcoming events and stay tuned for more Kathleen Tarr’s We Are All Poets Here (VP&D)
Literary Roundup | February 23-March 1, 2018 Read More »
Hey, folks! We’re switching back to weekly Friday Roundups, as opposed to biweekly. Please email your short news items to 49blog@gmail.com by Wednesdays. New releases Heart Berries | Written by Terese Marie Mailhot, Heart Berries is her memoir of overcoming personal trauma, mental trials, and reconciliation with her parents. Mailhot graduated with a MFA in fiction
Literary Roundup | February 16-22, 2018 Read More »
Hey, folks! We’re switching back to weekly Friday Roundups, as opposed to biweekly. Please email your short news items to 49blog@gmail.com by Wednesdays. New releases Heart Berries | On Sale February 6, 2018 | Written by Terese Marie Mailhot, Heart Berries is her memoir of overcoming personal trauma, mental trials, and reconciliation with her parents. Mailhot
Literary Roundup | February 9-15, 2018 Read More »
