E-Calendar

October 2003

Regional Literary Events
Compiled by LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS

***EVENTS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Oct 2, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reading & Booksigning. Area author Jim Youngman will read from and sign copies of his debut thriller, "Spoor". Beecroft Books & Coffee,3631 Tower Ave., 394-2665.

Oct 3, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Discussion & Booksigning.Jessica Weiner, author of "Very Hungry Girl," will facilitate a discussion for girls and young women about "filling up on life." Topics may include body image, self-esteem, eating disorders, relationships, school violence, date rape,and hate crimes. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Ave., 394-2665.

Oct 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Mondays) 8 pm and on, Open Mic at Amazing Grace Bakery and Cafe, Duluth. For info: 723-0075.

Oct 7, 7 pm - In-Store Book Club: Weight of All Things, by Sandra Benitez, Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, 722-5267

Oct 8, 15, 22 & 29 (Wednesdays) 7-10 pm, Open Mic at Beaner's Central, Duluth.Info: 624-5957.

Oct 9, 8 pm open mic, 9 pm SLAM: Circular Muse presents its monthly POETRY SLAM at the Norshor Theater, 211 E. Superior St., Duluth. 727-7585.

Oct 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Author and storyteller Bob Cary takes a lighthearted look at the precursor to modern amenities in his book "The All-American Outhouse". He will also sign copies of "Bush Pilots: Legends of the Old & the Bold", a collection chronicling the experiences of legendary Northern Minnesota pilots. Beecroft Books & Coffee. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Ave., 394-2665.

Oct 9, 16, 23 & 30 (Thursdays) Chequamegon Bay Word Affiliate. 8:05 p.m. Black Cat Coffeehouse; Ashland, WI. Bring your work to share.

Oct 10, 11 am to noon. Acclaimed children's book illustrator Gijsbert Van Frankenhuyzen will be on hand to discuss and sign his new book (authored by Kathy jo Wargin), "Edmund Fitzgerald: Song of the Bell." Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Ave., 394-2665.

Oct 12, 2 pm: Roger Mergendahl of Washburn, WI is the featured reader at the Second Sunday Poets reading at the Drummond Public Library in Drummond, Wisconsin.Theme: "Exploring Poetry" in celebration of Leif Ericson Day and Columbus Day. All area poets are invited to participate in the open reading preceding the featured reader. Free/refreshments served. Second Sunday Poets is sponsored by the Cable Hayward Regional Arts Council, Drummond Public Library, and the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets.

Oct 16, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Slide Presentation & Booksigning. Award winning nature photographer Jeff Richter will share slides from his new book "Seasons of the North". This encompassing collection captures the essence of the water, woods and wildlife year round in Northern Wisconsin with beauty and insight. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Ave., 394-2665.

Oct 18, noon. Booksigning by Vernon Holmes, author of "America's Backdoor", a novel about Scandinavian immigrants coming to the U.S. through Canada. Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, 722-5267.

Oct 18, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Reading & Booksigning. Area authors Dan Prusi ("A Hunter's Journey") and Pat McGauley ("Blessing or a Curse") will read from and sign their work. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Ave., 394-2665.

Oct 23, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Regional authors Kurt Mead and Robert Shutes will share information and answer questions on their recently released nature guides. Mead's "Dragonflies of the Northwoods" is a comprehensive reference to all 102 species of area dragonflies complete with color photos. Shutes provides an intriguing look into the personalities of pine trees with "Society of Pines: An Introduction to the Pines around Us". Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Ave., 394-2665.

Oct 30, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Just in time for Halloween, author Hugh Bishop will tell stories of supernatural, unnatural and unexplained phenomena from his book "Haunted Lake Superior". Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Ave., 394-2665.

November 9, 1 pm: Lake Superior Writers is planning an event called "WRITERS SPEAK OUT ON BROTHERHOOD AND SISTERHOOD" to raise funds for the Clayton, Jackson, McGhie Memorial. We are planning an afternoon of readings interspersed with music and other entertainment on Sunday, November 9 at 1 p.m. In the YFC building at 201 E. First Street, and at the Clayton, Jackson, McGhie Memorial site across the street. Join Bart Sutter, Ellie Schoenfeld, Heidi Bakk-Hansen, area organizations and other writers. An open reading is included. Admission $10 per person; $20 per family.

Nov 9, 10:30 am - Booksigning: Children's author, Jan Brett. Sponsored by Northern Lights Books & Gifts. Held at the Depot.

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***LSW MEMBER KUDOS!

KATHLEEN HILLS' debut novel "Past Imperfect" will be released in mass market paperback in October, from Worldwide Mystery, $5.99. Originally published in hardcover by Poisoned Pen Press, "Past Imperfect" is a traditional who dunnit set in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 1950.

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LSW WRITING GROUPS ***OPEN, GENRE-BASED, WRITING GROUPS

Several LSW writing groups are open to all members. Expect a different number of people at each session and lively contributions from a variety of viewpoints.

Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7 - 9 p.m, (Thursdays) at Browsers N'etc, the Circular Muse Collective. All genres. Bring something to share. Contact Bob or Rachel at 391-4869.

Oct 15, (mid-month Wednesday) Open Fiction and Poetry group. 6 - 8 pm, Pepper McGregor's Coffeehouse & Cafe, 4721 E. Superior St. Contact Jill Hinners at 525 1463.

Oct 21, 5:15 p.m. (Third Tuesday) Beecroft Writers, Writers of short stories and poetry are invited to attend. J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, Superior, 394-2665.

Oct 19, (Third Sunday), 3 pm, LSW Memoir Group. Back room of At Sara's Table,1902 East 8th Street. All are welcome. Contact Mara at 728-1253.

Oct 20, 6:30 p.m. (Third Monday) Children's Writers Group, Published and unpublished writers of children's fiction and non-fiction are invited to attend. J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 394-2665.

Lacey Louwagie has started a group for people interested in science fiction and fantasy writing. Contact the_real_sedeara@yahoo.com

***SMALL WRITING GROUPS

Writing is an extremely personal activity and often times a small group works best for giving support and critique. Several LSW groups meet regularly. When established groups have openings, we will list the contact people in this space. Call to arrange a meeting with the contact person to see if your work and style will be a good fit.

A Fiction group may have an opening. Contact Kathy Leino, kayemhills@netscape.net, 724-4822

***ABOUT FACILITATING A GROUP

If you wish to start your own group, contact Mara Hart at mhart2@d.umn.edu for guidelines and help. Do you like to write non-fiction?Plays? Journals? Would you like to discuss your work with other others writing in the same genre? LSW is looking for one or two people to facilitate a non-fiction/essay/or scriptwriting group. Interested? Contact Mara Hart at mhart2@d.umn.edu

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***NEWS/CONTESTS/SUBMISSIONS

DUST AND FIRE The Bemidji State University English Department is seeking visual art and writing by women to be included in the 18th annual "Dust and Fire"anthology. The submission deadline is October 24 for the publication that showcases female writers and artists. "Dust and Fire" was inspired by the late author Meridel Le Sueur, who wrote, "I am woman speaking for us all. From the tongue of dust and Fire, from the bowl of bitter smoke." For info see http://cal.bemidjistate.edu/dustandfire

2004 Brenda Ueland Poetry Prize --- Water~Stone Review will award two$500 prizes, Plus publication. All submissions should be original,unpublished work. Submissions accepted September 15 - December 15, 2003only. Maximum length: 5,000 words. Entry fee $10. For info see http://www.hamline.edu/graduate/gls2/waterstone/contest.htm or contact Water~Stone Review, Graduate Liberal Studies Program, Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104-1284

WRITING COACH Experienced Writers: Would you like to earn $25/an hour, and at the same time encourage a fellow writer? Lake Superior Writers will act as a clearing house for those who feel qualified to be a writing coach, and those who wish help. If you wish to participate, please send a letter of intent stating your area(s) of expertise, a brief resume, and $10 for Website maintenance.Your name and a brief resume will be posted on the LSW Website. Send information to LSW, 1301 Rice Lake Road, Suite 132, Duluth, Minnesota 55811, Att'n. Mara.

duluthpoetry duluthpoetry duluthpoetry A reasonably reliable source for under and above ground twin ports poetry events and information. When it comes to poetry, they've got their hands on the pulse. To subscribe: e-mail duluthpoetry@hotmail.com.

MN LIT: Minnesota Literature wants essays, up to 900 words, that express opinions on literary issues and questions, or profile interesting events or personalities.Payment $50. Minnesota Literature, 26366 Red Wing Avenue, Shafer, MN 55074,651-257-7106 (phone & fax; or mnlit@frontiernet.net. Minnesota Literature is a statewide, monthly newsletter($10/10 issues) that provides the literary community with information about workshops, residencies, new publications, grants, awards, contests, and a monthly calendar of readings.

Minnesota Literature Essay Contest: Postmark deadline October 15, 2003. To enter,send four copies of an essay of up to 900 words on the theme, "What book has had the greatest impact on your life?" Include a cover sheet with name, address,e mail, phone and a $10 fee that includes a one-year subscription to Minnesota Literature. Mail to Minnesota Literature, 26366 Red Wing Avenue, Shafer, MN55074.

NEW RIVERS PRESS invites emerging writers of poetry, short fiction, novels,novellas, personal essays, memoirs, and other forms of creative prose to submit to the annual Minnesota Voices Project, MVP series, between October 1 and November30 2003. The press will publish the winning manuscripts. This competition is open to all writers. One title will be selected from all submissions, while two titles will be selected from writers who reside in Minnesota or New York City. Prose submissions should be between 100 and 250 pages. Poetry submissions should be between 50 and 70 pages. New Rivers Press at MSUM, 1104 7th Ave. S.,Moorhead, MN 56563, 218.299.5870, nrp@mnstate.edu, www.newriverspress.com.

ELIXIR PRESS Fourth Annual Poetry Book Awards are open to all poets. Two winning manuscripts will be chosen, with a first prize of $2,000 and a second prize of $1,000. $20 entry fee, deadline for the contest is October 31, 2003. Elixir Press also accepts short story collections and novels during its year-round reading period. Reading fee $25. Elixir Press, P. O. Box 18010, Minneapolis, MN 55418, info@elixirpress.com, www.elixirpress.com

KUMQUAT Meringue is a strange acorn of poetry dedicated to the memory of Richard Brautigan. Send your quirky minutiae of love, sex, syrup, life, and death. If there's a connection to Richard Brautigan, so much the better. Sample: $6. Three issue subscription: $12. P.O. Box 736, Pine Island, MN 55963

JANE'S STORIES Press Foundation Short Story Award: Original, unpublished stories about and by women. Deadline: November 1. First prize: $200. Send SASE for guidelines, or visit www.janespress.org. Limit: 6,000 words, no more than 2 short stories per person. Fee: $10 per story. Send to Jane's Stories, P. O. Box 687, Mount Prospect, IL 60056.

PUDDING HOUSE wants mystical, wild, and wonderful chapbook manuscripts: poems, flash fiction, short shorts, entertaining, educational, strangely, otherly, painterly, weird, but with magic doors to meaning or being in the work. Make us want you. No E-mail submissions. Guidelines at www.puddinghouse.com Jennifer Bosveld, Pudding House Publications, 60 N. Main St., Johnstown, Ohio 43031.

THE 2004 Raymond Carver Short Story Award at Carve Magazine. First: $2,000. Second: $1,000. Third: $300. Seven finalists: $100. All entries considered for publication. Deadline: February 1, 2004. Entry: $15/one, $25/two, $30/three. Contest Judge: Mary Hood. Electronic submissions preferred. Limit: 8,000 words. Guidelines at www.carvezine.com.

THE BRIAR CLIFF Poetry and Fiction Contest. $500 and publication in award winning magazine for best unpublished poem and story. Submit 1 story or 3 poems with $15. Will receive magazine with winning entries. No manuscripts returned. Deadline: November 1. Judged by editors. Open to any writer. SASE for results to Briar Cliff Review Contest, 3303 Rebecca St., Sioux City, IA 51104. Web site: www.briarcliff.edu/bcreview

READ ON THE RADIO! Announcing Twentyfourth "Art in the Air" Poetry Contest, poems to 75 lines. First: $100. Second: $50. Four Honorable Mentions. Theme: "Water." Winners read on radio. Judges: Margo LaGattuta, Mary Jo Firth Gillett. Entry: $5, up to 3 poems. Deadline: October 31. SASE (#10) for copies of winners. For guidelines, SASE to: Inventing the Invisible, 3128 Walton Blvd., #186, Rochester Hills, MI 48309. Broadcast live www.wpon.com Fridays, 1 pm est. Winners: www.inventingtheinvisible.com

WIND ANNOUNCES its annual poetry chapbook competition. Winner and runner up published as Wind's Spring issue. Winner receives $100 and 25 copies. All entrants receive a copy. Entry fee: $15. Length: 24–28 pages. Deadline: October 31. Guidelines: www.wind.wind.org/contests.htm or send SASE. Wind, Quentin R. Howard Prize, P.O. Box 24548, Lexington, KY 40524

Xlibris, a technology-based publishing company, is offering affordable self-publishing services to writers of all genres. Xlibris has published over 9,000 titles since1997 and is partially owned by Random House Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Random House, the world's largest trade book publisher. Xlibris helps with editorial,design, printing, distribution, fulfillment, and marketing services. For information,call toll free at 888 795-4274.

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***LSW NEWS!

WRITE IN THE LSW OFFICE ---The board of Lake Superior Writers is seeking applications by members who need a room of their own in which to write. For a nominal fee, you would be able to use our quiet, well-furnished office space. Please call 722-3094.

THE LSW ANTHOLOGY, "Between Stone and Flesh," contains twenty LSW poetry and prose writers. To purchase this book, which is available to LSW members for $8, or to find out more about our contest, contact Jim at 724 1653.

We have two e-mail addresses: writers@lakesuperiorwriters.org
and a special e-mail for this calendar at calendar@lakesuperiorwriters.org
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***ABOUT THE LSW CALENDAR

THIS CALENDAR is a benefit of your membership in Lake Superior Writers.

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the literary arts. We welcome information from you regarding events, classes, kudos or announcements to be included in upcoming calendars.We reserve the right to edit all submissions.

TELL US ABOUT IT! Have you just been published? Received a grant or an award? Let us know! We love to celebrate the successes of the members of our writing community. E-mail your news items to calendar@lakesuperiorwriters.org.

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LSW MISSION: to foster writing communities, to provide an audience for literature, and to further the artistic development of writers through workshops, readings, and publications.