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LSW ACTIVITIES AND NEWS

SECOND NORTHERN PRINTMAKERS ALLIANCE/LSW COLLABORATION
ANNOUNCED: CALL FOR POETRY SUBMISSIONS
Lake Superior Writers members are invited to participate in the 2nd collaboration with the Northern Printmakers Alliance. This time, poems will be written in response to the visual images. The prints will be posted at the LSW website (lakesuperiorwriters.org) beginning on June 15. Copies of the prints can also be viewed at the Northern Prints Gallery, 318 N 14th Ave E, Thurs-Sun, 12-4 pm. Each LSW member may submit up to three poems. The work will be exhibited at the gallery with an opening reception & reading on September 28, 2006. Send four (typed) copies of each poem, with name & contact information on only 1 copy to LSW Collaboration, 1301 Rice Lake Road, Suite 132, Duluth MN 55811. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS AUGUST 1, 2006.

THANK YOU! to our volunteers, donors, sponsors and members: LSW wants to extend a heartfelt and sincere thank you to all who dedicated and donated time, talent, and positive energy for a phenomenal year of programming. With your help we named a Duluth Poet Laureate, sponsored a book fair, brought in Terry Gross, and presented a year of programs. See a list of people who helped make it happen and a list of the tasks they took on at: http://www.lakesuperiorwriters.org/lswbd-thank.html

NEW LSW WRITING GROUP FORMING - JUNE 14, AT SARA’S TABLE, NOON.
If you’re interested in joining a newly forming fiction and nonfiction writing group, please meet with us for an organizational luncheon meeting at Sara’s Table, 1902 E. 8th St., Duluth on Wednesday, June 14 at noon. Check at the front desk to pick up a menu and to find out our location in the restaurant. Questions- Call Gail Trowbridge at 728-1354.

LSW WRITERS’ SQUARE TABLE
June 15, Thur 11:30 am - LSW SQUARE TABLE meets on the main floor private dining room at Sara's Table, 1902 E. 8th Street (the room to the left as you enter). June topic: “Setting: Evoking a vivid sense of time and place.” Are great books languishing on your bookshelves- We’re starting a monthly book exchange at our Square Table meetings- if you’ve finished reading a good book and either wish to give it away or trade it for something new, bring it along to the meeting. Please limit the books you bring to share to no more than three. Questions- Call Mara at 728-1253.

LSW KUDOS News about LSW Members back to top

DONN DASS’S new book of poetry "Promises Vague yet Certain" will be available at Northern Prints Gallery during their "Books In Print" exhibition. He will read selections at the exhibit opening on June 22 from 5 until 8 PM. The book will include twenty of his selected poems with artwork by Cecelia Lieder, and printed by Tight Squeak Press of Duluth. Others displaying their books will be Becky Prange, Jon Hinkle, Todd White, Jauneth Skinner and Betsey Bowen. The exhibit will run until August 5th. Donn's project was made possible in part by an ARAC grant.

JEANNIE EDDY’S short story “Never Again” will be published in Apollo’s Lyre. To read her story, go to www.apollos-lyre.com and select the July 2006 issue.

CARY GRIFFITH will be interviewed about his new nonfiction book "Lost in the Wild" on June 5 during the "Showcase Minnesota" program on KARE 11 TV. He also will be signing the book on June 10 at Barnes & Noble in Burnsville, MN, and giving a reading and discussion on June 15 at Barnes & Noble in Eden Prairie, MN

MICKEY McGILLIGAN has had her poem “Your Personal Authorization to Relax” accepted for publication in the June 2006 issue of Main Channel Voices: A Dam Fine Literary Magazine, which is published out of Winona, MN.

TRACY NELSON MAURER’S book “John Deere” will be released on June 4, 2-4 pm in Hugo, MN at the Hugo Animal Farm.

MARY ELLEN RYALL was published in the UK, Spring 2006 issue of The Butterfly Observer, Cornwall Butterfly Conservation Newsletter. Her article, "Europe's Butterflies Are Declining" was featured and highlighted the decline of the Marsh Fritillary in the Cornwall Moors.

FRANCINE STERLE Francine Sterle will participate in two readings at Avol’s Books in Madison in June: June 15 - “Ekphrastic Feast” and June 17 - “Verbal Events Reading: A Tribute to William Stafford.”

AREA LITERARY EVENTS back to top

Open Mics: Mondays at Amazing Grace Bakery & Cafe, 9-11 pm, Dewitt-Seitz Bldg. Wednesdays at Beaner's Central, 7-10 pm, Info: 624-5957.

June 4, Sun 5:30 pm - Mystery Book Group discusses “The Ghost and Mrs. McClure” by Alice Kimberly. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 4, Sun 7 pm - Poetry Reading by Ellie Schoenfeld and Sheila Packa at Amazing Grace Bakery & Café, Duluth.

June 6, Tue 11 am - Arrowhead Poets will meet near the café for discussion and critique. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 6, Tue 8 pm - In-Store Book Club discusses “The Coroner’s Lunch.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.

June 8, Thur 1 pm - New Fiction/Nonfiction Book Group discusses “The Portrait” by Iain M. Pears. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 10, Sat 12 Noon - Tony Dierckins signs “Zenith: A Postcard Perspective of Historic Duluth.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 10, Sat 2:30 pm - Tom Isbell signs “Lessons: The Craft of Acting.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 13, 7 pm - Summer Reading Kick-Off Party for children in grades 1-6. Theme: “A Summer of Unfortunate Events.” Please pre-register at 218-786-0710. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 14, Wed 6:30 pm - Classics Book Group discusses “Cancer Ward” by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 14, Wed 7 pm - Tony Dierckins signs “Zenith: A Postcard Perspective of Historic Duluth.” JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 218-394-2665, http://www.jwbeecroft.com.

June 15, Thur 7 pm - The Latest Book Group discusses “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 17, Sat 3 pm - Mark Seeley signs “Minnesota Weather Almanac.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 18, Sun 12-1 pm - Kate Havelin signs “Minnesota Running Trails: Dirt, Gravel, Rocks and Roots.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.

June 19, Mon 7:30 pm - Science Fiction Book Group discusses “Spin” by Robert Charles Wilson. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 20, Tue 7 pm - Notable Books Book Group discusses “The Glass Castle” by Jeanette Walls. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 20, Tue 7 pm - The Beecroft Writer’s Group - writers of poetry and short fiction are invited to attend. JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 218-394-2665, http://www.jwbeecroft.com.

June 21, Wed 7 pm - Hugh Bishop signs “Haunted Minnesota.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 22, Thur 7-8 pm - Gary Renard signs “The Disappearance of the Universe.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.

June 23, Fri 6 pm - Susan Warren signs “Everything’s Coming Up Josey.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

June 24, Sat 2-3 pm - Hugh Bishop signs “Haunted Minnesota.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.

June 24, Sat 7-8 pm - Mary Sharratt signs “The Vanishing Point” and “Twin Cities Noir.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.

June 27, Tue 7 pm - Jay Gilbertson will discuss and sign “Moon Over Madeline Island.” JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 218-394-2665, http://www.jwbeecroft.com.

June 28, Wed 1 pm - Matthew Sanford signs “Waking.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

WRITING GROUPS, MENTORING, EDITING HELP back to top

 See info about LSW Writing Groups

NEW EDITING OPPORTUNITY FOR LSW MEMBERS
LSW is initiating a new editing service for members. If you are interested in becoming an editor for other LSW members, please let us know. There is a one-time registration fee of $10.00 to sign up as an editor. Those engaging your services will agree to pay you $25.00/hour directly. If you are interested in being listed as an LSW editor, please submit a letter that 1. describes your editing experience and qualifications ; 2. indicates the kinds of writing you are interested in editing (e.g. poetry, fiction, memoir, non-fiction, children's books, etc.); 3. gives contact information for those wanting to work with you. Send this information to Editing Program. Lake Superior Writers. 1301 Rice Lake Road, Suite 132, Duluth, MN 55811 or email it to Pamela Mittlefehldt (pjmarch4@aol.com).

LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS' MENTORING PROGRAM
Could you use a jump-start for your writing- Do you need help shaping your ideas and strengthening your writing- Do you have writing experience and the desire to help other writers develop their writing- LSW offers a unique mentoring program to its members. We are looking for both writers who would like to hire a mentor and mentors who would like to work with writers. Learn more about the mentoring program on our at www.lakesuperiorwriters.org. If you are looking for a mentor or would like be become a mentor, contact Pamela Mittlefehldt pjmarch4@aol.com.

NEWS / CONFERENCES / SUBMISSIONS/ OPPORTUNITIES back to top

Community Connections, a 13-year old quarterly journal about the environment, policy and quality of life, is looking for stories, essays, and poetry about the earth. Cover story ($50 payment) or essays are requested (1,000-1,400 words). Images or photos to accompany the piece are welcome. Published by the Minnesota Project each quarter. Send stories, poetry, articles or artwork for to Beth Waterhouse at 952-401-0591 or beth.waterhouse@usfamily.net, 818 Third Avenue #305, Excelsior, Minnesota 55331, http://www.mnproject.org

18TH ANNUAL NORTHEASTERN MN BOOK AWARDS ANNOUNCED
“Salemla: Architect,” a book featuring the architecture of David Salmela, won the 2005 Northeastern Minnesota Book Award (NEMBA) for Nonfiction, Scholarship, and Art. A children’s book, “Zoe's Good-bye,” by Two Harbors veterinarian Mary Schlangen won in the category of Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. Chosen for honorable mention in the Nonfiction category was a biography of Minnesota’s longest-serving governor, Rudy Perpich. “Rudy! The People’s Governor,” was written by Minneapolis Star Tribune reporter Betty Wilson. William Kent Krueger’s “Mercy Falls” was recognized with an honorable mention in the NEMBA category for Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. This book continues Krueger’s Cork O’Connor mystery series, featuring a sheriff whose jurisdiction covers a beautiful and sometimes
dangerous territory--the northern woods of Minnesota. Krueger previously won a NEMBA honorable mention for his book Iron Lake.

CONFERENCE
June 18-23 - Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference, Bemidji State University. Workshops offered in creative nonfiction, poetry, fiction, novice and symbolic imaging. Distinguished visiting writer: Sharon Olds. For brochure, call 218-755-2068 or email writersconference@bemidjistate.edu. See details at http://www.bemidjistate.edu

LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS INFORMATION back to top

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.

ABOUT THE LSW BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE LSW MEMBERSHIP
Member Involvement: We value our membership and encourage your involvement in LSW. An annual meeting for LSW members is held in the spring. All members are invited to participate. Financial reports and a summary of the year's activities are presented to the membership at the annual meeting for review. The LSW board meets monthly throughout the year. Members are invited to attend board meetings, review minutes, and look over financial statements.

Board of Directors: LSW is governed by an 11-member board. Potential board members are interviewed by a nomination committee and presented to the board for vote. In the past, many board members have been chosen from the group of members who serve on our committees and who volunteer.

Contact Information: Contact writers@lakesuperiorwriters.org or call 218-722-3094 for a copy of the LSW By-laws or to learn the location, time and date of upcoming meetings. (Allow 7 - 10 days for a response) Interested in volunteering for a committee? See the list of
committees and contact people at http://www.lakesuperiorwriters.org/lswcmbd.html .

Lake Superior Writers Calendar back to top

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

For more info about LSW http://www.lakesuperiorwriters.org

Your editor for this issue of the e-calendar was LSW member
and volunteer Gail Trowbridge.