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What stops would you put on the Minnesota literary tour?

October 4, 2015

After reading this review of South Toward Home by Margaret Eby, I started to think of what a “northern” literary tour …

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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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What one author best reflects Minnesota?

September 11, 2015

When you think of Minnesota, what author do you think best represents the state? Laurie Hertzel of the StarTribune wrote …

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The influence of place on writing

September 4, 2015

In July, I was part of a panel presentation for Augsburg low-residency MFA students. I sat on the panel with …

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Relaxation: That’s what is making me happy this week

July 6, 2015

July Fourth, newspapers, and writing groups.

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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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#Instastories: The Queen Mary

June 16, 2015

“Had a rough ride on the Queen Mary but lot of fun. Were one day late so our sight seeing …

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What’s making me happy this week (June 12)

June 12, 2015

This week features sunsets, writers, and postcards.

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RIP Vincent Bugliosi

June 9, 2015

Helter Skelter remains one of my favorite books.

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St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waseca, Minnesota

May 26, 2015

I visited St. Mary’s cemetery on Memorial Day.

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