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Posted in Writers Next Door | Posted on May 17, 2013 by admin

Book Review: Where History and Science Fiction Collide

Maxine Tewsley

Where History and Science Fiction Collide by Maxine Tewsley Professor Tuesday’s Awesome Adventures in History, Book Three: The Underground Railroad by Jeffrey L. … Continue reading →

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Author Next Door Spotlight: Jeff Schatzer
Posted in Writers Next Door | Posted on May 14, 2013 by admin

Author Next Door Spotlight: Jeff Schatzer

Cymbre Foster, NWS Program and Outreach Manager

Jeff Schatzer is a storyteller and author who finds inspiration in our country’s legends and history. A northern Michigan resident, Jeff holds a … Continue reading →

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Author Next Door Spotlight: Cari Noga
Posted in Writers Next Door | Posted on April 5, 2013 by admin

Author Next Door Spotlight: Cari Noga

Cymbre Foster

Cari Noga — a writer, reader, mother, bicyclist and wine lover — sometimes up to four out of the five all at once. She … Continue reading →

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The Fly Fishing Poet
Posted in NWS in the News, Writers Next Door | Posted on March 19, 2013 by admin

The Fly Fishing Poet

Jill Tewsley, NWS Executive Director

When he isn’t guiding world-renowned photographers, psychologists, and Hollywood acting coaches, Interlochen’s Chris Dombrowski is writing. Outsideonline.com talked with him about his new … Continue reading →

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Posted in Writers Next Door | Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin

Poetry Reading Saturday, March 16 at Horizon Books: Chris Dombrowski

Doug Stanton, NWS Founder

A poetry reading with Chris Dombrowski, EARTH AGAIN, and Jack Ridl, PRACTICING TO WALK LIKE A HERON, will be presented at Horizon Books … Continue reading →

NWS Featured Local Author: Jeff Kessler
Posted in Writers Next Door | Posted on March 1, 2013 by admin

NWS Featured Local Author: Jeff Kessler

Jill Tewsley, NWS Executive Director

Jeff Kessler is a features writer for Grand Traverse Insider and a retired elementary school teacher. He is also the author of the … Continue reading →

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Poetry Meets Art at this February 5 event that features a conversation between local poet and local artist
Posted in Writers Next Door | Posted on January 29, 2013 by admin

Poetry Meets Art at this February 5 event that features a conversation between local poet and local artist

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm The Traverse Area District Library is pleased to welcome local artist Eileen Paul Millard and … Continue reading →

Posted in Writers Next Door | Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Issue 1 of the Black & Gold is out for your enjoyment.

News: CHS Millage proponents and opponents Opinion: New “Social Host” laws prosecute parents for teens’ partying New electronics and Apps allow parents to … Continue reading →

Posted in Writers Next Door | Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Dan Gerber to Read at Horizon

Dan Gerber, poet and author, will be reading from his latest book of poetry, SAILING THROUGH CASSIOPEIA, on Saturday, November 3 from 2:00 … Continue reading →

Posted in Writers Next Door | Posted on October 15, 2012 by admin

“The Finish”: Mark Bowden on the Hunt for Osama bin Laden

Doug Stanton

THE DAILY BEAST – Mark Bowden’s The Finish is the first book, and, to date, the definitive one, that looks at the Osama bin Laden … Continue reading →

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