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Category Archives: Reading events

How not to be disappointed at a book festival

October 17, 2018

Smaller book festivals are notoriously hit or miss. Same with readings, workshops, or bookstore events. I was part of a book …

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4 reasons to take my memoir workshop in Grand Marais July 15-16

June 23, 2017

You totally want to be here, right? This is a completely awesome place on earth to write for a weekend. …

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Mankato’s writing talent

March 14, 2017

Mankato is home to three 2017 Minnesota Book Award finalists, who all appeared March 9 at the local Barnes and …

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#WritersResist, Mankato edition

January 16, 2017

I was honored to be invited to be part of Mankato’s #WritersResist event on January 15. The event was billed as …

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Will I always write about the Manson family?

February 11, 2016

If you’re a writer, try this exercise: Sit down with a group of people who’ve read your book and have …

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What is the best location for a writing festival?

November 7, 2015

I looked forward to this for months: the first North Shore Readers & Writers Festival in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Grand …

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Sunday in Arlington, Minnesota

October 26, 2015

View this post on Instagram Arlington, #Minnesota. #fall #autumn #clouds #ruralamerica A post shared by Rachael Hanel (@rachael_hanel) on Oct …

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When CAN you sue someone for what was written?

October 22, 2015

A few seats are still open for my craft seminar at the North Shore Readers and Writers Festival in Grand …

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Come to the reading and writing festival in Grand Marais!

September 21, 2015

I’m excited to be at the first North Shore Readers & Writers Festival held in gorgeous Grand Marais, Minnesota, Nov. 5-8. Take …

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Mankato’s Deep Valley Book Festival

June 26, 2015

If you’re in Mankato on Sunday, I’d love to see you at the Deep Valley Book Festival, a celebration of …

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