From rejection slips to a book: Part II of my interview with Paige Erickson
Here’s Part II of my interview with Paige Erickson, author of The Nice Thing About Strangers. Part I was published on Tuesday, …
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A new book: “Focus on the good things”
I wonder if Paige Erickson would be willing to do a “Freaky Friday”-type of switch with me? Paige, whom I …
Patti Smith’s “M Train”
I don’t often post my Goodreads reviews here. But if I find a work of creative nonfiction to be exceptional, …
Cemeteries and urban sprawl
The second of a multi-part series on cemeteries, taken from an early draft of my memoir. You can read Part I …
My choice for best academic book of 2015
My choice for Inside Higher Ed‘s Readers’ Choice Awards for best academic book published this year: #IHEReadersChoice “Dead Matter” about …
So you’re a published author. It will be easy to get another book published. Think again.
On November 5, a powerhouse trio of Minnesota writers entertained those of us who descended upon Grand Marais for a festival …
What is the best location for a writing festival?
I looked forward to this for months: the first North Shore Readers & Writers Festival in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Grand …
Two suggestions for improving arts support across Minnesota
Congratulations to all who received a Minnesota State Arts Board grant! I see several dear friends on the list, including …
Sunday in Arlington, Minnesota
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rachael Hanel (@rachael_hanel) I gave a reading and talk at the …
When CAN you sue someone for what was written?
A few seats are still open for my craft seminar at the North Shore Readers and Writers Festival in Grand …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 