Category: Literature News
Door County writing classes, poetry readings, author appearances, meetups and more. Experience the rich literature community of the Door in inspiring settings.
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Wisconsin Poetry and Short Story Contests Announced
Wisconsin residents are encouraged to send in a short story or a batch of three poems to the Wisconsin People & Ideas / Wisconsin Book Festival 2010 poetry and short story contests.
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LA Novelist Signs Books at Novel Ideas
California novelist Sara Kuhns will be at Novel Ideas Bookstore in Baileys Harbor on Saturday, November 28, from 1 – 3, signing copies of her first, self-published novel, A Sigh for Life’s Completion.
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Door County Women Pair up for Dickinson Poetry Series
A pair of Door County poets will present their works at the Dickinson Poetry Series November 11, 7 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Ephraim.
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Caterpillar Reading Program Kicks Off in November
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” the Door County libraries are participating in the Eric Carle Caterpillar Reading Program during November.
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Two October ‘treats’ at Novel Ideas Bookstore
Novel Ideas Bookstore in Baileys Harbor is treating patrons to two great author events this October.
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Author Trygvie Jensen to Read and Sign Books at Peninsula Bookman
To celebrate the release of his latest book on the commercial fishing industry on Lake Michigan, Trygvie Jensen will be at The Peninsula Bookman in Fish Creek reading from Through Wave & Gales Comes Fisherman’s Tales on Saturday, October 24 at 7 pm.
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TAP’s Writers Workshop Announces Fall Schedule
So you want to write a novel? Try a short story first or perhaps a poem or essay. Tuesdays at TAP, the Writer’s Workshop, returns to Third Avenue Playhouse this fall with a four-session series focusing on literary short forms, including fiction and poetry.
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Baileys Harbor Economist Featured in Dickinson Poetry Series
Tom Toerpe will present his award-winning poetry as the featured poet October 14, 7 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC), Ephraim.
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New Book by First Time Door County Author Released
The Story of Jules Verne: A Watch Pocket Dog is a timeless tale for dog lovers. It is about a young man who maintains a relentless, unfulfilled dream: that of owning a truly exceptional hunting dog.
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Author to Sign Romance Novel During Fall Festivals
Nancy Sweetland will be signing her romance novel, The Door to Love (set in Sister Bay, Door County), at Pages bookstore in Egg Harbor during the Pumpkin Patch and Fall Fest weekends
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Poetry and Short Story Contests Announced
The Wisconsin People & Ideas / Wisconsin Book Festival 2010 poetry and short story contests are offering an opportunity for publication and cash prizes.
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The public is invited to a poetry performance by Kathryn Gahl at the Kewaunee Academy of Fine Art on Monday, October 12 at 7 pm. Gahl will be reading from and signing copies of her new book Life Drawing Class: Poems both sassy and sophisticated.
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Michael Koehler and Little Eagle Press Poets to Read at Peninsula Bookman
Michael Koehler, author of the recently released poetry collection Red Boots, will join several other poets from Little Eagle Press to read and sign books at the Peninsula Bookman in Fish Creek on Saturday, October 3 at 7 pm.
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“Death’s Door” Author Returns to Sign Books at Peninsula Bookman
Gail Lukasik, author of the recently released Door County mystery novel Death’s Door will be reading and signing copies of her book at the Peninsula Bookman in Fish Creek on Saturday, September 26 at 7 pm.
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Unitarian Universalist Education Program Uses Poetry
School-age children will explore values through poetry and service at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC). Junior and senior high school students will be using a new curriculum entitled “Exploring Our Values through Poetry” according to RE Director Lynn Lees.
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New Online Resource for Wisconsin Poets
The new poetry magazine, Verse Wisconsin, has gone online as of September 1, 2009. Featuring information for poets across the state and beyond, the Web site ushers in the next phase of Verse Wisconsin’s project, and offers a place for poets across the state to post their local events and learn of others.
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Kopischke Reads at Dickinson Series
Anya Kopischke is the featured poet for the September 9 Dickinson series event sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) in Ephraim.
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Burtons to Read from Door County’s Islands at Peninsula Bookman
Paul and Frances Burton, authors of the most recently released work of Door County history, will be appearing for a reading and presentation at The Peninsula Bookman in Fish Creek on Wednesday, September 16 at 7 pm.
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Used Books Wanted for Book Sale at Marina Fest
Too many books on your bookshelf? Well, it’s almost time for the gigantic book sale at Marina Fest in Sister Bay, and donations of books, videos and CD’s are needed.
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Retired Professor Featured As UU Poet
The Dickinson Poetry Series features Estella Lauter at 7 pm August 12 reading from her bountiful collection of poetry reflecting the many facets of her varied career and interests.