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'Every hour you spend writing teaches you something'
Novelist Kirsten Bakis talks about writing gothic tales, the process of creativity, and finding her inner compass
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September 2023

'The Midwest is an astonishingly diverse and nuanced place'
J. Ryan Stradal talks about supper clubs, representing the Midwest in fiction, and the craft of writing stories that resonate.
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August 2023

'The space to realize your desires'
Robin Gaines talks about the value of writing retreats, the Beatles, and the 'restless ambition' that is the process of creation
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‘Each book is a portal into another person’s experience’
Librarian Eddie Glade talks about the value of stories, special events like the Central Wisconsin Book Festival, and role-playing games in building a…
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July 2023

June 2023

How a visit to the 'Isle of the Dead' turned up an amazing connection to Mary Shelley
Sometimes making your own itinerary is the best idea
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'When something big happens in your life, it is natural to try to find meaning in it'
Author Beth Probst discusses grief, her rural upbringing and how the Finnish concept of 'Sisu' led her to follow through with a half-marathon (and write…
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'You must value yourself and your own creativity'
Author Kim Brown talks about her new novel "Cora's Kitchen," how an early rejection led her to launch a literary journal, and the value of the stories…
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May 2023

'We believe the Midwest should be celebrated on the page'
Author Laura Anne Bird shares how the region influenced her writing, the crucial role of libraries, and why middle grade novels are so great.
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'The absolute best thing I did for myself'
Urban fantasy author Natasha Oliver talks about living abroad, her latest writing project, and using humor to get through her daily commute.
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Why cats are natural writing companions
Feline buddies offer a bridge between solid ground and the ether of creativity.
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