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December 6, 2019January 16, 2020 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities, Readings & Performances

Untamed Salon

Ideas and conversation, for and by Adirondackers A new salon series from Adirondack Center for Writing will invite discovery, conversation, and discourse between neighbors, strangers, and friends. Do you want to share your ideas, performances, or personal history with the public? Local writers, academics, historians, storytellers, and all wanting to share their talents are invited … Continue reading Untamed Salon

July 11, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

Alan Robert Proctor book signing event for “Adirondack Summer, 1969”

Alan Robert Proctor will be signing his book Adirondack Summer, 1969 at The Bookstore Plus in Lake Placid, Friday, July 12th from 1-3pm and on Sunday at Adirondack Reader in Inlet 1-3pm. Alan Robert Proctor’s historical novel, Adirondack Summer, 1969, is now available from the author, Westphalia Press, Amazon or Kindle. For nearly two decades, … Continue reading Alan Robert Proctor book signing event for “Adirondack Summer, 1969”

April 4, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements

Adirondack Center for Writing receives grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match for youth writing programming

Saranac Lake, NY 4/3/2019 -- The Adirondack Center for Writing is pleased to announce that it has received a grant for $1,000 from Stewart’s Holiday Match. This grant was given to support the Adirondack Center for Writing’s annual High School Writing Retreat (pictures attached). Every October, 120+ students and teachers from regional high schools and … Continue reading Adirondack Center for Writing receives grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match for youth writing programming

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements

McCoy reads from new poetry title, “Ringing the Changes” on March 24

Kathleen McCoy will read from her upcoming book Ringing the Changes (Finishing Line Press) on Sunday, March 24, 4:00-5:30, at First Baptist Church of Glens Falls, 100 Maple Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Poetry reading and food are free. Preorders are $19.99 plus shipping and will be shipped on June 7th. Here's what reviewers David Graham … Continue reading McCoy reads from new poetry title, “Ringing the Changes” on March 24

March 8, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Uncategorized

Local poets at NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery for poetry-painting collaborative event

Poet David Crews will be in Saranac Lake at NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery for their annual poetry-painting collaborative event to celebrate National Poetry Month. Crews extends his thanks to Susan Whiteman and the lovely artists at the gallery for all the work they do putting this event together. His poem this year will be on … Continue reading Local poets at NorthWind Fine Arts Gallery for poetry-painting collaborative event

March 4, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements

Local Author, Dr. Rick Henry Publishes Sixth Book “Letters”

SUNY Potsdam Professor Dr. Rick Henry’s latest novel, “Letters,” was recently published by RA Press. His sixth published book is set in a rural area of upstate New York, a region that he has continued to use as a backdrop for his fiction writing over the span of his 20-year career at SUNY Potsdam. “Letters” … Continue reading Local Author, Dr. Rick Henry Publishes Sixth Book “Letters”

March 1, 2019 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities

ADK Teen wants to hear from you!

Did you know there's a company right here devoted to exposing teens to the opportunities and adventures unique to the Adirondacks? They list opportunities for you from arts & design contests and showcases to scholarships for college & jobs in your town. Here's a few ways you can be involved with ADK Teen: 1. Hot Shots … Continue reading ADK Teen wants to hear from you!

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

November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 Adirondack Center for Writing Announcements, Local Opportunities, Readings & Performances, Resources

Howl Grand Story Slam is back

Don’t miss the great story showdown! Join us as regional winners compete with true, personal stories at the Howl GRAND Story Slam on Dec 1st, 7pm at Pendragon Theatre in Saranac Lake. True stories, told locally. Ticket sales open at 5:30pm at the door. $10 event charge. We are planning to sell out, so if you … Continue reading Howl Grand Story Slam is back

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.