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LSW ACTIVITIES AND NEWS

Nov 10, Thur, 7:30 pm - Travel and Study Grant Program. Lake Superior Writers is sponsoring a Jerome Foundation Travel and Study Grant Program, Workshop in Literature at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10 in the Lake Superior Writers Meeting Room, 1301 Rice Lake Road, Duluth. (next to Sylvan Learning Center). Cindy Gehrig from the Jerome Foundation will facilitate the workshop. Refreshments will be served. The Travel and Study Grant Program awards grants each year to emerging creative artists (writers of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and spoken word; film and video artists; and choreographers). The deadline for proposals in literature, film/video and dance is Jan. 13, 2006. Application Guidelines are available now. Funds support periods of travel for the purpose of study, exploration, and growth. For more information contact the Jerome Foundation at
1-800-995-3766 or see their website at http://www.jeromefdn.org/.

N ov 15, Tue 7 pm - "New London Writers," a Lake Superior Writers' group, will read from their poetry and prose works at the Playground, 11 East Superior Street (Tech Village), in Duluth. The event is free and refreshments will be served. The "New London Writers" group has been meeting since 2002 and includes Marty Bigalk, Don Dass, Beth Domholdt, Jeanne Eddy, Kari Hedin, Jill Hinners, and Cheryl Reitan, several of whom have published poetry and prose in literary magazines. Donald Doss recently received an ARAC grant to publish a book of his poetry. Please join us for this event, sponsored by Lake Superior Writers. For additional information, please contact Lake Superior Writers, 218-722-3094 or visit our website: http://www.lakesuperiorwriters.org.

Nov. 17, Thur, 11:30 a.m. - LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS’ SQUARE TABLE. Join us for lunch and a stimulating, thought-provoking disccusion in the downstairs meeting room at Sara's Table. Discussion topic: "The Rough Draft: Show, Don't Tell." Spend your lunchtime with fellow writers and make new friends. All are welcome - bring a friend!

LSW KUDOS News about LSW Members

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CORRECTION: In the Oct 2005 LSW E-Calendar, the title of Cleo Hutton’s book was in error. The correct title is: “After a Stroke: 300 Tips For Making Life Easier,” by Cleo Hutton, Demos Medical Publishing, New York, NY, June 2005.

DONALD DASS received a $1,000 McKnight/ARAC Career Development Grant to assist with the publication of a chapbook of his poetry by a local press. He plans to use the chapbook for distribution to solicit readings and additional publication opportunities.

JEANNIE EDDY’S short story “Never Again” was published in the current issue of The Circle Magazine. It can be seen online at www.circlemagazine.com. Her short story has also
been accepted for publication in the November 2005 issue of Long Story Short. It will be posted after November 7 at www.longstoryshort.us. Jeannie has a second short story forthcoming in early 2006 in Dream Fantasy International Magazine.

BRUCE HENRICKSEN’S collection of short stories “Tickets to a Lonely Town” was cited in the current Writer's Chronicle as finalist for the Grace Paley Prize. His poem "Solitude" appears in a new anthology, Chance of a Ghost: An Anthology of Contemporary Ghost Poems (Helicon Nine
Editions).

TRACEY NELSON MAURER is the author of six books about cheerleading in the recently released nonfiction children's series "Jump & Shout!" from Rourke Publishing of Vero Beach, Florida. These books are sold to schools and libraries.

JEFF RENNICKE’S new book “Jewels on the Water: Lake Superior's Apostle Islands” was released on October 3rd. The 128-page hardcover book contains five essays by Jeff Rennicke and more than 190 photographs, many by Minneapolis-based photographer Layne Kennedy. The book is the first hardcover, full-color look at the history and beauty of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Published by Friends of the Apostle Islands, the book can be ordered at http://www.friendsoftheapostleislands.org or by calling 715-779-3397 ext. 444.

JEANNE VAN SLYKE EVANS recently facilitated a six-session writing workshop "Recipe Card Memories" with the Senior Citizen Center of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Funded by a grant from the Mississippi Arts Council, th eworkshop was part of a Heritage Cookbook project for the "Hospitality City of the South." The cookbook will also feature pastel and pen and ink drawings, 600 recipes, and the collected stories written in her workshop.

CONNIE WANEK received an Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Fellowship Award. Wanek's poetry is in the lyric tradition with its attention to sound and natural imagery. Wanek has had work published in The Atlantic Monthly, Poetry, The Virginia Quarterly Review, The Texas Observer, Negative Capability and several other periodicals. She has published two books: “Bonfire,” published by Two Rivers Press and a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award and the Northeastern
Minnesota Book Award; and “Hartley Field” published by Holy Cow! Press, also a finalist for the Northeastern Minnesota Book Award.

AREA LITERARY EVENTS

Nov 1, Tue 11:00 am - Arrowhead Poets meet in the Café. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

Nov. 3, Thur 1 pm - New Fiction/Nonfiction Book Group discusses “True North” by Jim Harrison. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

Nov 4, Fri 6:30 pm - An Evening With Douglas Wood. MN author and musician Douglas Wood will provide nature-inspired music from his several CDs and talk about his latest books for adults and children, including “The Things Trees Know,” “Prescriptions From the Dock,” “Find True North,” and “The Secret of Saying Thanks.” JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 218-394-2665, www.jwbeecroft.com.

Nov 5, Sat 1 pm - Lunch With the Minnesota Crime Wave - Join Minnesota mystery authors William Kent Krueger, Ellen Hart, and Carl Brookins for lunch in our cafe. Reservations and prepayment of $10.95 (plus tax) are required. JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 218-394-2665, www.jwbeecroft.com

Nov 5, Sat 1 pm - Booksigning - Jeff Schatzer signs "Bird in Santa's Beard." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Nov. 5, Sat 1 pm - Book Signing: “Rudy! The People’s Governor” by Betty Wilson. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710. Nov 5, Sat 4 pm - Meet Santa Claus and hear the story of “The Bird in Santa’s Beard.” JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 218-394-2665, www.jwbeecroft.com.

Nov. 5, Sat 4 pm - Book Signing: “The Silence of the Loons” by Carl Brookins, Ellen Hart, William Kent Krueger, and Deborah Woodworth (The Minnesota Crime Wave). Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

Nov. 5, Sat 4 pm - Mystery Book Group discusses “Silence of the Loons” by the Minnesota Crime Wave and other Minnesota mystery writers. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 (Wednesdays) open mic at Beaner's Central, 7-10pm, Beaners, 324 N Central Ave, Duluth, 218-624-5957 www.beanerscentral.com

Nov 9, Wed 6:30 pm - Classics Book Group discusses “Resurrection” by Leo Tolstoy. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

Nov. 10, Thurs 7 pm - Publication Reading at the Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. South, Minneapolis - for “Silence of the Loons,” an anthology by M.D. Lake, Mary Logue, William Kent Krueger, Judith Guest, Monica Ferris, K.J. Erickson, Ellen Hart, Carl Brookins, Lori L. Lake, Deborah Woodworth, Keri Miller, David Housewright and Pat Dennis, with an Introduction by R.D. Zimmerman. The authors created a set of eight clues or elements, a pool from which each author had to dip into in order to construct their stories. The clues were: a headless Barbie doll, a page torn from a dictionary, footprints in the snow, the sound of a train whistle, a temporary tattoo, the scent of Obsession, a wig and a soiled ballet slipper.

Nov 11, Fri 7 pm - Booksigning - Michael Schumacher discusses and signs “The Mighty Fitz,” an account of the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald. JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 218-394-2665, www.jwbeecroft.com.

Nov 12, Sat 1 pm - Booksigning - Bruce Henrickson signs "Ticket to a Lonely Town." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Nov 12, Sat 2 pm - Booksigning - Doug Wood signs "Secret of Saying Thanks." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Nov 12, Sat 3 pm - Booksigning - Michael Schumacher signs “Mighty Fitz” *He will also be at the Gales of November conference to sign his book at the Northern Lights booth from 10-12 and 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Nov 13, Sun 2 pm - Second Sunday Poets will host a publication reading for the 2006 Wisconsin Poets' Calendar at the Drummond Public Library and Historical Museum. The event is free and open to the public. Featured poets published in the calendar are Roger Mergendahl, Washburn; Roslyn Nelson, Bayfield; Naomi Cochran, Hayward; Jan Chronister, Maple; and Ann Penton, Sarona. Prior to the featured poets, audience members are invited to read one or two pages of poetry. Refreshments will be served and copies of the calendar will be available for purchase. This event is sponsored by the Drummond Public Library, CHARAC(Cable/Hayward Area Arts Council) and WFOP (Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets). For more information, please contact janchronister@yahoo.com

Nov 15, Tue 7 pm Notable Books Book Group discusses “Hunting Unicorns” by Bella Pollen. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

Nov 17, Thur 6:30 pm - Booksigning - Grand Rapids, MN, game warden Tom Chapin will sign “More Poachers Caught,” the follow-up to his hit "POACHERS CAUGHT." JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 218-394-2665, www.jwbeecroft.com.

Nov. 19, Sat 11 am - Holiday Book Drive Kick-Off. Duluth Mayor Herb Bergson and Superior Mayor Dave Ross will read to children and their families during Storytime to support the Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive. This year the Duluth B&N will donate books to the Duluth and Superior Headstart Programs. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

Nov. 19, Sat, 11 am - Booksigning - Author Cleo Hutton signs “After a Stroke: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier.” The book fosters independence for people living with stroke and promotes healing through a positive outlook. Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Nov 19, Sat 12 pm - Booksigning - Manley Goldfine and Donn Larson sign "The Will and the Way." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Nov 19, 1 pm - Booksigning - Kate Benson signs "Two Harbors." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Nov 19, 2 pm - Booksigning - Patrick Niemi signs "South Shore." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Nov. 19, Sat 12 noon - Book Siging: “More Poachers Caught” by Tom Chapin. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

Nov 19, Sat 7:30 pm - SPIRIT LAKE POETRY SERIES at Somers Lounge at the College of St. Scholastica - POET JIM JOHNSON. Jim Johnson taught in the Duluth Public Schools from 1973 until his retirement last year, has taught courses in composition for teachers in the Duluth schools' inservice program and at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and he also taught in the Poets-in-the-Schools Program. Jim's first two books of poetry, “Finns In Minnesota Midwinter” (1986) and “A Field Guide To Blueberries” (1992) were published by North Star Press. “Wolves,” which won the 1991 Minnesota Voices Contest, was published by New Rivers Press. “Dovetailed Corners” (1996) in collaboration with photographer Marlene Wisuri, was published by Holy! Cow Press. In addition, Jim's poetry has appeared in numerous literary magazines.

Nov 26, Sat 1 pm - Booksigning - Jack Salmela signs "Messiah Medallions." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Nov 26, Sat 2 pm - Booksigning - Beatrice Ojakangas signs "Great Old-Fashioned American Recipes." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Nov. 28, Mon 7:30 pm Science Fiction Book Group discusses “Evolution” by Stephen Baxter. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

Nov 29, Tue 7 pm - Nature Reader's Book Club discusses "Long Emergency: Surviving the Converging Catastrophes of the Twenty -First Century" by James Kunstler. Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Nov 30, Wed 7 pm - Booksigning - WDIO-TV anchor Dennis Anderson will sign his memoir, "Good Night, Everybody and be Kind.” JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 218-394-2665, www.jwbeecroft.com.

Dec 2, Fri 4 pm - Booksigning - Linda Glaser signs "Bridge to America." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 3, Sat 11 am - Booksigning - Cheng-Khee Chee signs “Noel.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 3, Sat 12 noon - Booksigning - Brian Freeman signs "Immoral," a thriller set in Duluth. Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 3, 1 pm - Booksigning - Mark Munger signs "Doc the Bunny and Other Short Tales -Further Stories of Living Out." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 3, Sat 4 pm - Booksigning - Shawn Perich signs "Wild Minnesota." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 6, Tue 6:30 pm - In-Store Book Club discusses “Wicked” by Gregory Maguire. *Special location off-site/dinner. Call for more information. Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 10, Sat 11 am - Booksigning - Regional children’s author Mary Casa
Nova signs “Jess: Girl of the Year.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 10, Sat 12 pm - Booksigning - Dennis Anderson signs "Goodnight Everybody?and Be Kind." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 10, Sat 2 pm - Booksigning - Ellen Moore Anderson signs "As Long as the Moon Shall Rise." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 10, Sat 3 PM - Booksigning - Shirley Wuchter and Donna Schilling sign "Growing Up On Memory Lane." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 11, Sun 3:30 pm - Booksigning - Jay Gilbertson signs "Moon Over Madeline Island." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 17, Sat 1 pm - Booksigning - Eve and Gary Wallinga sign "Waterfalls of Minnesota's North Shore." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.

Dec 17, Sat 2:30 pm - Booksigning - Deborah Gelbach signs “Minnesota: Shaped by the Land.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, www.norlights.com.
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CONTESTS, GRANTS AWARDS & CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS
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LAST CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 18th ANNUAL MINNESOTA BOOK AWARDS
? DEADLINE NOV. 15, 2005. The Minnesota Humanities
Commission (MHC) is now accepting submissions for the
Minnesota Book Awards, which recognize, honor, and celebrate
Minnesota literature. Awards will be given in thirteen
categories: Anthology & Collection; Autobiography, Memoir, &
Creative Nonfiction; Children's Fiction & Poetry; Children's
Picture Book; Children's & Young Adult Nonfiction; Fine
Press; General Nonfiction; History & Biography; Novel &
Short Story; Poetry; Popular Fiction; Science & Nature; and
Young Adult Fiction & Poetry.

To be considered, books must be copyrighted in 2005.
Minnesota residents - and individuals whose personal
history, identity, or literary work reflects a strong
Minnesota influence - are eligible. Any individual or
organization may make a Minnesota Book Award submission.
Full guidelines and the online entry form are available at
http://www.minnesotahumanities.org. Book submissions are due
by November 15, 2005.

Award recipients will be announced at the Minnesota Book
Awards gala at The Woman's Club of Minneapolis on April 29,
2006.
ARAC INDIVIDUAL ARTIST CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANT - The
Arrowhead Regional Arts Council announces opportunities for
area writers. The McKnight/ARAC Individual Artist Career
Development Grant, which offer non-matching funding to
assist visual, literary and performing artists to take part
in impending, concrete, short-term career opportunities that
will advance their work or careers. Artists may request up
to $1,000 per application. Guidelines and application forms
Robert DeArmond, Executive Director Arrowhead Regional Arts
Council 1301 Rice Lake Road, Suite 111 Duluth, MN 55811,
1-218-722-0952 or 1-800-569-8134, ARACouncil@aol.com.
Funding for these grant programs is made possible by an
appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature and The
McKnight Foundation.
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WRITING GROUPS

LSW WRITING GROUP UPDATE
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CREATIVE NON-FICTION - Meets at 6:30 pm the first Monday of the month at Barnes & Noble café, from September to May. Open to new members. Contact Gail at 728-1354 or e-mail gailwill@chatermi.net. She sends an e-mail to everyone on the list every month. For summer meeting times and locations, contact Gail.

FICTION/POETRY - Meets from 6-8 pm on the third Wednesday of the month, from September to May at the New London Café, 4721 E. Superior St. Contact Jill Hinners (218-728-3154) or Cheryl Reitan (218-728-3154, creitan@d.umn.edu) for information.

MEMOIR - Meets from 3-5 pm on the third Sunday of every month at Chester Creek Café, at Sara’s Table (downstairs room). Contact Mara Hart (218-728-3154, mhart2@d.umn.edu) for information.

WRITING FOR CHILDREN - Meets at 6:30 pm on the third Monday of the month at J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue. For more information call 715-394-2665.

SPECULATIVE FICTION GROUP - (Science Fiction, Fantasy, and/or Horror) led by Lacey Louwagie. Meets at 7 pm on the fourth Monday of every month at Chester Creek Café. People interested in joining can contact Lacey at the_real_sedeara@yahoo.com.

NEWS / CONFERENCES / SUBMISSIONS/ OPPORTUNITIES

WRITERS’ RETREAT SPACE: The Tam O'Shanter Lodge in Cornucopia, Wisconsin invites
writers to visit their website at http://www.tamoshanterlodge.com and consider holding a
writers’ retreat or writing group meeting at their facility. For info, contact Sarah Randa sarah.randa@pettersgroup.com toll free: 1-866-882-6939.

RESOURCES: For information on additional contests, retreats, publications and more see this new webpage: http://www.lakesuperiorwriters.org/lswresources.html

Spirit Lake Poetry Series continues: November 19, 2005: Poet Jim Johnson; February 18, 2006: St. David's Day Open Reading; March 25, 2006: Poets Ellie Schoenfeld, Deborah Cooper, Ann
Niedringhaus, Anne Simpson, and Candace Ginsburg; April 22, 2006: Poet Laureate of Wisconsin Denise Sweet. All performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Somers Lounge at the College of St. Scholastica.

LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS INFORMATION

VOLUNTEER WITH LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS
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You’ve thought about volunteering, and now we really need you. Join a vibrant and dynamic group of people. We need help with the WEB SITE (Contact Cheryl Reitan, 728-3154), FLYERS and NEWSLETTER (Jim Perlman, 724-1653), MEMBERSHIP, Pamela Mittlefehldt 525-3693, or pjmarch4@aol.com), and FINANCES (e-mail Lake Superior Writers at: writers@lakesuperiorwriters.org). Want to become more involved with Lake Superior Writers? Interested in helping to create a lively community of writers? The LSW Membership Committee would welcome a few new members. The committee is responsible for maintaining member lists, coordinating writing groups, and monitoring the mentoring program. Your energy and ideas are needed! For further information, contact Pamela Mittlefehldt, at 525-3693, or pjmarch4@aol.com.

Lake Superior Writers prohibits discrimination in its programs, membership, and board of directors participation on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status or family status.

Lake Superior Writers 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! Have an event to publicize? We love to celebrate the events and successes of the members of our writing community. E-mail your news items to calendar@lakesuperiorwriters.org.

We have two e-mail addresses: writers@lakesuperiorwriters.org a special e-mail for this calendar at calendar@lakesuperiorwriters.org