E-Calendar

September 2003

Regional Literary Events
Compiled by LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS

Sept 8, 15, 22 & 29 (Mondays) 8 pm- and on, Open Mic at Amazing Grace Bakery and Café. For info: 723-0075.

Sept 3, 10, 17 & 24 (Wednesdays) 7-10 pm, Open Mic at Beaner's Central. Info: 624-5957.

Sept 4, 11, 18 and 25, Chequamegon Bay Word Affiliate. (Thursdays) 8:05 p.m. Black Cat Coffeehouse; Ashland, WI. Bring your work to share.

Sept 2, 7 pm - In-Store Book Club - "Atonement" by Ian McEwan Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, 722-5267

Sept 6, 10 am - 2 pm, Story telling tent at the harvest festival at Leif Ericson Park. Local poets, writers and story tellers will share stories and poems. Contact Elizabeth Nordell at 724-3484.

Sept 6, 1 pm - Booksigning: "Will to Murder: The True Story Behind the Crimes and Trials Surrounding the Glensheen Killings" by John Desanto, Gary Waller and Gail Feichtinger. Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, 722-5267

Sept 10, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reading & Booksigning, Area author Anthony Bukoski will read from and sign copies of his new collection of short stories, "Time Between Trains." J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue, 394-2665.

Thursday, Sept 11, Circular Muse presents it's monthly poetry SLAM at the Norshor Theater. Come see what it's all about. 8 pm open mic. 9 pm SLAM. Norshor Theater 211 E Superior St., Duluth  727-7585

Sept 13, 1-2 pm: Booksigning with Joanne Larsen Line. "More Quilts from The Quiltmaker's Gift". Meet the author and learn a couple of quilting tips.Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, 722-5267

Sept 14, 2 p.m., Drummond Public Library in Drummond Wisconsin. Second Sunday Poets reading featuring Ann Penton of Sarona, Wisconsin with open reading to follow. Free and open to the public, refreshments provided. For more information, email Jan Chronister at chron@cheqnet.net

Sept 17, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Discussion & Booksigning, St. Louis County Prosecutor John DeSanto and Duluth Police Detective and St. Louis County Sheriff Gary Waller discuss and sign "Will to Murder," co-authored with Gail Feichtinger. The book takes readers “behind the scenes of the most infamous double murder in Minnesota history,” the 1977 murders at Glensheen. J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue, 394-2665.

Sept 18 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Booksigning & Quilting Demonstration, Joanne Larsen Line and friends will be on hand to sign copies of the newly released “More Quilts from the Quiltmaker’s Gift” and to demonstrate various quilting techniques. J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue, 394-2665.

Sept 18, 7 p.m. A book release event, "Take Back Your Time," with author and documentary producer, John de Graaf, will be held in the UMD Fourth Floor Library Rotunda.

Sept 20, 2 to 3 p.m. Reading & Booksigning, Dr. Roger MacDonald will read from and sign his book "A Country Doctor’s Casebook." J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue, 394-2665.

Sept 25 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reading & Booksigning, Poets Colleen E. and Kathryn Kysar will read from and sign their poetry collections, “Running with a Lantern” and “Dark Lake.” J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue, 394-2665.

Sept 25, 7 pm Environmental Book Club "A Natural History of Senses" by Diane Ackerman, Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, 722-5267

Sept. 27, 12 pm- Booksigning: "Glitter and Greed: The Secret World of the Diamond Cartel" by Janine Roberts. Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, 722-5267

Sept 27, 1 pm - Booksigning: Doug Wood - "Old Turtle and the Broken Truth". Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, 722-5267

Sept 27, 3 to 4 p.m. Booksigning, Author Doug Wood will sign his new book Old Turtle and the Broken Truth. J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue, 394-2665.

September 27, 1 to 3 pm. A LSW public reading by the seven winning authors of the Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Heavenly Virtues writing contest: Rosa Carlisle, Ellen Quinn, Marcia Peck, Jeff Lewis, Ellie Schoenfeld, Martha Aas, and Carol Dunbar. The event will take place at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Duluth. ___________________________

***LSW MEMBER KUDOS

ANTHONY BUKOSKI was recently named the R.V. Cassill Fellow in Fiction from the Christopher Isherwood Foundation. Bukoski's fourth short story collection, "Time Between Trains" (released July 31), has so far received reviews in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist, the latter a starred review. The book is being considered for an Alex Award from the American Library Association.

MARY WILLETTE HUGHES has a new book of poetry called, "Flight on New Wings, Healing Through Poetry," published by North Star Press and released in July. The poems have been used in poetry therapy sessions for three years in the Recovery Plus unit for addiction at the St. Cloud Hospital and are based on her family's experiences. Available at Barnes and Noble or nspress@cloudnet.com.

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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.

Sept 4, 11, 18 and 25, 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.

Sept 2 & 16, at 5:15 p.m. (First and Third Tuesday, ) Beecroft Writers, Writers of short stories and poetry are invited to attend. J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 394 2665.

Sept 15, 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.

Sept 17, (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.
Sept 21, (Third Sunday of the Month), 3 pm, LSW Memoir Group. Back room of At Sara's Table, 1902 East 8th Street. All are welcome. Contact Mara at 728-1253.

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

***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 Creative Prose group may have an opening. Contact Sheila Packa, 279-3549, spacka@juno.com. 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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RETREATS

JENTEL ARTIST Residency Program, Banner, WY. One month residency in rural ranch setting for artists and writers. Includes private room, studio, and $400 stipend. September 15, 2003 deadline for January 15-May 13, 2004. Check www.jentelarts.org or contact jentel@jentelarts.org to request information and application.

Norcroft-A writing retreat for women in Lutsen, Minnesota is at: http://www.norcroft.org/ . Applications for residency for the 2004 season must be postmarked by October 1, 2003.

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***NEWS/CONTESTS/SUBMISSIONS

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.

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 November 30 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

INVOCATION OF THE MUSES DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCT 1. Circular Muse, in collaboration with Poetry Harbor, is interested in your personal muses — the writers and artists who inspire you. We are seeking previously unpublished poems about specific writers and artists who you admire. One poem per contestant is free, up to two pages. $3 per additional poem. No name on manuscript. Specify writer or artist your writing explores. Send to Circular Muse Contest 315 N Lake Ave. #226, Duluth, MN 55802. Winners will be published in the weekly newspaper, The Ripsaw News. The three poets whose work is selected will share a one-hour, live, Public Access Television show. The three poets will also be the featured readers at an event at the Norshor Theatre in Duluth in October, 2003. All poets who submitted work to the contest will be invited to read following the featured readers at an event at the Norshor Theatre in Duluth in October, 2003. For more information and an entry form For information contact 218-391-4869, duluthpoetry@yahoo.com or see http://www.lakesuperiorwriters.org/ musecontest.html

POETIC MAYHEM: Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine's Poetry Contest judged by RC Hildebrandt, the award-winning, internationally published poet. Deadline: September 30, 2003. Previously published poems and simultaneously submitted poems are accepted. All lengths, all styles. Prizes: $100, $20, $10. First poem submitted is free; $1 for each additional poem. Make checks payable to Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine, 3039 38th Ave. S. Mpls. MN 55406. Website: http://www.futuresforstorylovers.com, E-mail: babs@fmam.biz

CREATIVE NON-FICTION: Mid-American Review's 2003 Creative Nonfiction Award. First prize: $500 and publication. Finalists: notation, possible publication. Deadline: October 1. Fee: $10/entry (up to 6,000 words). Mid-American Review, Attn: Creative Nonfiction Award, English Dept., BGSU, Bowling Green, OH 43403. More info: www.bgsu.edu/midamericanreview

WRITING SUBMISSIONS Calling for the voices of every nation to submit poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction addressing cross-cultural understanding, friendship, world unity, and peace. $500 and publication. Deadline: September 15. Send submissions to: United Planet, voices@unitedplanet.org

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.

SHORT STORY Award for New Writers. Deadline: September 30. First place wins $1,200 and publication in Glimmer Train Stories. Reading fee: $12. (Sample copy: $9.95.) Check guidelines and make submissions online: www.glimmertrainpress.com

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.

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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

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