The most exciting literary news this week is the publication of The Detour, the second novel of 49 Writers co-founder, Andromeda Romano-Lax, which takes place in Italy in the days leading up to World War II. Booklist calls it “a gently haunting work of subtle and surprising wisdom” and Library Journal describes the author as […]
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Thanks to all who turned out for our 49 Writers Open Mic and Volunteer Appreciation event last night, with special thanks to volunteers Eric Larson and Debbie Moderow for hosting. Good fun! And remember there’s open studio this Sunday, November 13, from 1 to 4 pm at the 49 Writers Café at Out North, 3800
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Are you ready for our very first, not-to-be-missed Raven Write-a-thon? The event is a month away, but registration and pledge-gathering starts Monday – be among the first and help us rally support for our main fundraiser of the year. Participants are challenged to write for 4.9 hours at Snow City Café in Anchorage on Friday,
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A reminder to writers in Southeast Alaska: 49 Writers is headed your way, and we’d love to meet with you at one of our no-host Writers Gatherings. Come catch the excitement, tell us about your writing, and share ideas about how we can better serve your area. In Ketchikan: Monday, Nov. 15, 4:30-5:30 pm at The
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Cleaning out, getting ready for winter? Today’s the day to drop off your nearly new donations for our 49 Writers benefit yard sale: 4-6 p.m., 415 L St (next to Snow City). We’ll be happy to email a receipt for your taxes. If you’d like an item back if it doesn’t sell, just let us
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As part of our ongoing discussion on local readings and author events, we asked Rachel Epstein, Special Events Coodinator at the University of Alaska Anchorage bookstore, to give us her take on the subject. Worried about parking for UAA Bookstore events? Wondering how many people typically show up? Considering how to make the most of a
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