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April 17, 2020 Adirondack Center for Writing Featured Writing

First Snowflakes in Autumn-Early 70’s by Gary N. Lee

I was the Forest Ranger for the Moose River Recreation Area which was a popular Big Game Hunting spot. The season for Deer and Bear opened on the 25th of October each year back then and hundreds of vehicles came into the area for that opening day, plus lots of others had set up tent … Continue reading First Snowflakes in Autumn-Early 70’s by Gary N. Lee

October 29, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

Murder Mystery Fundraising Party

A Murder Mystery fundraising event for the Adirondack Center for Writing. Another murder has happened at the infamous Porcupine Inn! You're invited to help investigate the mystery over appetizers and drinks. Tickets required, reserve online by Oct 30. $75 per person. Drinks & food included. Dress as you please, and if you can't wait to … Continue reading Murder Mystery Fundraising Party

August 19, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities, Resources

Ottawa Book Expo calls for authors

Adirondack authors, have you written a book that you would love to get further marketing exposure among book lovers? Or perhaps you're a local publisher, artist or service provider to the book industry? If so, you're invited to join us in Ottawa, Canada's capital for Ottawa Book Expo. Our celebration of literary culture will be … Continue reading Ottawa Book Expo calls for authors

May 13, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

Local Spotlight: Adirondack Writing Retreat

Gather for tea, workshops, and hands-on exercises and discussions. You retreat to work on your writing project in creative, rustic, and cozy spaces.You share farm fresh meals in the dining room. You wake to light and space and time simply to write. You do it all over again. Join this 4-day, 3-night intensive writing weekend … Continue reading Local Spotlight: Adirondack Writing Retreat

February 5, 2019February 19, 2021 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

Event Sponsorship

PoemVillage PoemVillage is a celebration by and for the community. Over the past six years, it has become one of the most beloved events in the region. The sponsors ensure that every community member can be a part of PoemVillage completely free, regardless of financial status. Offering PoemVillage at no cost is extra important in … Continue reading Event Sponsorship

July 13, 2018July 13, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Local Opportunities, Resources

Call for Beta Readers Group

An open call for participants in a beta reader group from one of our members, Larry Loebell: Perhaps, like me, you are finishing a collection of short stories or a novel. You have workshopped your story and rewritten it several times, and now it feels like it is on the verge of being publication … Continue reading Call for Beta Readers Group

October 3, 2017October 2, 2017 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements

Hamlet performed by Adirondack Shakespeare Company

HAMLET by William Shakespeare Saturday, October 7, 3-6pm at the Upper Jay Recovery Lounge Performed by the Adirondack Shakespeare Company Adults $15, Seniors $12, Students $10, under 12 Free ADK Shakes was born on a hillside in the Brandywine River Valley of Delaware on a beautiful spring day in May 2008. We performed there with an … Continue reading Hamlet performed by Adirondack Shakespeare Company

THIS WEEK’S WRITING PROMPT

If it were up to me…🐞

S ubmit your response by Sunday, April 18. All creative writing responses will be shared on @adkctr4writing and adirondackcenterforwriting.org. Note: You are expected to edit your own submission before sending it.

This prompt is in partnership with the Adirondack Death Care Community. The ADCC is hosting an open mic on April 17 from 6:30-8:00pm for a story share on the topics of death, loss, grief and transformation. It’s a great opportunity to share your response to this prompt and any song, story, and words of expression you have on your mind. More info here.

ACW FAMILY NEWS

📍Herb Terns has a new Adirondack novel, Iron Sharpens Iron, available for purchase here.

📍Eric Mondschein has published a new short story, Dinner at Grandma’s published by Something or Other Publishing LLC, in their short story anthology 25 Servings of SOOP: literary Journeys into Life, Meaning and Love.

📍Jessica Kane has published Anchors in the Storm, a new picture book written as a comforting tool to help parents be with their children and connect during moments of despair. The book is available digitally www.jessicalaurelkane.com.

📍Alice Gilborn has released a new of poetry, “Apples & Stones” (Kelsay Books), which features poems set in Colorado, the Adirondacks, and Vermont. The book is available from Kelsay Books, the Northshire Bookstore, and Amazon.

📍Stanley A. Ransom, Jr. has published Outskirts Press, Inc. has published America’s First Black Poet; Jupiter Hammon of Long Island (Outskirts Press, Inc.). Kirkus Reviews states: “an essential volume for all libraries interested in Black, and American poetry.” Paperback and Kindle e-book editions are available on Amazon.com.

📍Ronald Berger has just published The Gorge, a thriller based on his experience as

a whitewater raft guide on the Hudson River during the 1990s. Paperback and Kindle e-book editions are available on Amazon.com.

📍Christopher Shaw has published a new book The Power Line, and can be ordered at his website.

📍Howard Kirschenbaum has just published a new book, Coming of Age in the Baby Boom: A Memoir of Personal Development, Social Action, Education Reform and Adirondack Preservation. Paperback and Kindle e-book editions are available on Amazon.com.

📍Brian Heinz‘s newest book, a thriller novel for ‘tweens and teens,’ Peabody Pond, has been published and released by 4RV Publishing.

📍Betsy Folwell has released an extended version of Short Carries as an audiobook for the first time. These essays are about wildlife and wilderness, regional history and small-town life, with keen observations and a touch of humor.