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LSW ACTIVITIES AND NEWS.

Oct 3, Tue, 6:30 pm - LEADING A WRITER’S GROUP: A GATHERING FOR NEW AND EXPERIENCED FACILITATORS will be offered at the Lake Superior Writers meeting room, Marshall School Annex, 1301 Rice Lake Road, Duluth. Lake Superior Mara Hart, Cheryl Reitan and others from LSW will host the meeting. Refreshments will be served. Please call Mara at 728-1253 or Cheryl at 728-3154 or 726-8996.
Oct 19, Thur 11:30 am. LSW WRITERS’ SQUARE TABLE. Meet on the main floor private dining room at Sara's Table, 1902 E. 8th Street (the room to the left as you enter). Oct topic: “Title.” Open to all.
Oct 21, Sat 7:30 pm. DULUTH POET LAUREATE INAUGURAL READING. FREE: Lake Superior Writers announces the Inaugural Reading for the first Duluth Poet Laureate, Barton Sutter at Weber Music Hall at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Sutter’s brother, Ross Sutter, a renowned musician will join him. A reception will follow.
Oct 25, Wed. 9 pm. POETRY READING. LSW will hold a poetry reading at Carmody's Pub at Superior Street and 3rd Avenue East. All are invited to read. For information contact Don Dass at ddass1@yahoo.com.
Nov 4, Sat 1 pm. DULUTH POET LAUREATE NOVEMBER EVENT. FREE: “A Short Oral History of Poetry in Duluth,” in the Green Room of the Duluth Public Library. A panel presentation and discussion with Barton Sutter (moderator), Mara Hart, Cal Benson, and Ellie Schoenfeld. The event will also include a display of regional books and journals.
Inside-out Class: Due to the recent death of Deborah's brother, Drew Gordon, Twin Cities pianist and composer, the Inside-out Class will be rescheduled for next spring.

LSW KUDOS News about LSW Members back to top

Tim J Brennan's one act play "Reciting Emily Dickinson" was chosen for the Oct. 16 "Cold Cut Reading Series" by Ten Grand Productions in Manhattan. It will be part of their 7 pm to 9 pm slot at The Actor's Chapel / 239 W. 49th St, NYC.

Bruce Henricksen is now an Amazon Shorts writer, and his newest story will be available from Amazon in Oct.

Mary Ellen Ryall was published in the Washburn County Register on August 23. The article “Happy Tonics” focused on her work with the monarch butterfly, organic gardening, and the March 2007 trip to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. Ryall presented a nutrition lecture and garden tour in August, which sparked the article. Ryall’s article “Spotted knapweed invades Washburn County” and two of her photographs were also published in the Washburn County Register in August.

AREA LITERARY EVENTS back to top

Oct 2, Mon., 4 p.m. Catherine Gilbert Murdock will discuss and sign her #1 Booksense pick "Dairy Queen," a young adult novel set near Eau Claire, Wisc. JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 218-394-2665, http://www.jwbeecroft.com.

Oct 3, Tue 6:30-8:30 pm. Educator Appreciation Reception. Linda Glaser will be the guest speaker, and will sign her books. Refreshments. RSVP at 218-786-0710. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth.

Oct. 6, Fri, 7 pm. Lise Lunge-Larsen will read her new book for young readers, " Noah 's Mittens." JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, 218-394-2665, http://www.jwbeecroft.com.

Oct. 7, Sat., 12-1 pm. Booksigning: Douglas Roper signs “The Map of Madaba.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.

Oct 7, Sat 7:30 pm. Spirit Lake Poetry Season begins with RYAN VINE, Assistant Professor of English at the College of St. Scholastica. Vine will read poems from his debut_chapbook, “Distant Engines,” Backwaters Press. The collection is the winner of the 2005 Weldon Kees Award. Somers Lounge, College of St. Scholastica. The season continues on Nov 18 with Philip Dacey; Feb 17 with a St. David’s Day Open Reading; March 24 with Women’s Anthology writers; April 21 with Francine Sterle. Funding is provided by grants from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, the College of St. Scholastica, Northern Lights, and the Lee and Rose Warner Foundation.

Oct 8, Sun., 2 pm. Second Sunday Poets will host a publication reading for the 2007 Wisconsin Poets' Calendar at the Drummond Public Library. Poets in the calendar who are scheduled to read are Ellen Baker (Superior), Jan Chronister (Maple), Naomi Cochran (Hayward), Ann Penton (Sarona), and Diana Randolph (Drummond). An open reading precedes the calendar poets. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. The 2007 calendar will be available for purchase. Sponsors of Second Sunday Poets are CHARAC (Cable/Hayward Regional Arts Council), the Drummond Public Library, and Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets. For more information, email janchronister@yahoo.com.

Oct. 9, Mon., noon - 2 pm. Benefit Luncheon: Mitch Albom author of “For One More Day,” Radisson Hotel- Viking Room. $28 Reservation Required .” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.

Oct. 11, Wed., 5 pm. To mark National Coming Out Day, Dianna Hunter will read a short story set in Duluth, "Skye and Stevie Go Downtown." They're
young, they're queer, and they're so not over it! The reading is at Sunhillow Books, 510 E. 4th St. For more information, call 394-8405.

Oct 13, Fri., 7:30 pm, The Foghorn Poetry Series returns, featuring Nathan Ness, w/ new host Trevor Kaldor at the The Red Mug (coffee shop) 1323 Broadway St, Superior Wisc.. Following the featured act, there will be a Poetry Open Mic For directions call 715-392-2662 Free! Info: myspace.com/circularmuse.

Oct. 18, Wed. 8 pm. Circular Muse presents a featured poet followed by a poetry SLAM.
Amazing Grace Bakery & Café- Canal Park. FREE. Info: myspace.com/circularmuse.Oct 27-28 The Loft Literary Center’s Fiction Writers’ Festival. The event is designed to assist fiction writers in any stage of a manuscript: from those who are just beginning to explore the characters for a book-length work and to those who wish to learn more about publishing and promoting a book. For more info, visit www.loft.orgOct. 28, Sat., 11 am - noon. Booksigning: Michael Perry author of “Truck: A Love Story.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.

Oct. 28, Sat., noon-1pm. Booksigning: Ben Sosniecki, author of “One Moment: Images of Minnesota’s Purest Nature.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com.

Oct. 28, Sat, 1 pm. Authors Michael Perry, Jay Gilbertson, Lois Greiman and Kathleen Hills will discuss their latest books in the "Booktalk Lunch" format. While guests lunch, the authors rotate from table. Reservations and prepayment of $15.95 plus tax required. See http://www.jwbeecroft.com, or call 394-2665, for details. JW Beecroft Books, 3631 Tower Ave., Superior, WI, http://www.jwbeecroft.com

Oct. 28, Sat., 3-4 pm. Booksigning: Jay Gilbertson, author of “Back to Madeline Island.” Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Dr., 218-722-5267, http://www.norlights.com. . Oct. 29, Sun., 1 pm. Booksigning. Author Dee Dee Raap signs “Dear Mom.” Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth, 218-786-0710.

LATE OCT.. Bruce and Viki Henricksen will offer a colloquium at Jim Dan Hall Library, UWS, late in Oct.--date pending. Bruce will talk about literary writing for today's audience, and Viki will read from his story collection, “Ticket to a Lonely Town.”

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

Sharon Brown is compiling an anthology entitled: A Quiet Corner Somewhere: Essays and Poems on Introversion, a book of essays and poetry by introverted authors. She is seeking work on a multitude of topics, from interactions at home and in the workplace, caring for introverted children, to general life stories from people with introverted personalities. Essays can be humorous, serious, thought-provoking, etc. For more information contact: acornersomewhere@yahoo.com

ReadMyWords.com (a division of Cedar Hill Press) is currently accepting submissions of short fiction. Submissions for the contest can be submitted through December 15, 2006. For more information see http://www.ReadMyWords.com.

LSW 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.

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