Never-Ending Story (Traverse Magazine, 2012)

In many ways, from a financial viability standpoint, and even from a 21st-century American cultural plausibility standpoint, the remarkable success of Traverse City’s National Writers Series doesn’t make sense.
PRESS RELEASE: An Evening with Megan Miranda

July 13, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The National Writers Series Presents“An Evening with Megan Miranda”on July 22nd at 7pm ET The National Writers Series is thrilled to announce that New York Times #1best-selling author Megan Miranda will join us for a virtual event on July 22nd! We’ll be discussing her newest thriller, Such a Quiet […]
NWS Returns to City Opera House after 16 Months

After more than a year, the National Writers Series is bringing back live shows!
In August, the popular event will be returning to the City Opera House stage.
The first in-person guest author will be John U. Bacon.
During the event, Bacon will be discussing his newest book Let Them Lead.
National Writers Series Previews Summer 2021 Events, Authors & Books

Earlier this month, the National Writers Series (NWS) kicked off their summer event series!
There are still so many great authors and books to be highlighted throughout the rest of the summer.
‘The four’s Xavier Hershovitz caught up with the National Writers Series executive director Jillian Manning.
PRESS RELEASE: Announcing “An Evening with Emily Henry”

June 15, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: #1 Best-Selling Author Emily Henry joins the National Writers Series on Thursday, June 24 The National Writers Series of Traverse City takes the 2021 Summer Season on a sunny holiday with People We Meet on Vacation by best-selling author Emily Henry. Critical praise is already pouring in for the […]
National Writers Series Preview: Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer

The National Writers Series summer lineup is set to kick off Thursday, June 10.Robinwallkimmerer Creditdalekakkak 300dpi Cmyk
They will host Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. She is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of the bestselling book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants.
PRESS RELEASE: Announcing “An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer”

June 1, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The National Writers Series Presents: An Evening With Robin Wall Kimmerer on Thursday, June 10 The National Writers Series of Traverse City is honored to kick off our 2021 Summer Season of author events with a true literary sensation: Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass. As a botanist, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Announcing “An Evening with Mary Doria Russell”

May 18, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The National Writers Series Presents:An Evening With Mary Doria Russellon Wednesday, May 26 The National Writers Series of Traverse City closes their Spring Season with one of their best guests yet: Mary Doria Russell, the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of books like The Sparrow, Dreamers of […]
National Writers Series Announces Summer 2021 Lineup

The National Writers Series will host five virtual author events for its summer 2021 lineup, the organization announced Tuesday.
Press Release: An Evening with Rochelle Riley

The National Writers Series Presents: An Evening With Rochelle Riley on Thursday, May 13 Every famous person, every hero, every icon throughout history was once a child. And as children, we all go through triumphs and trials that shape us into the adults we become. Those childhood experiences are the focus of author Rochelle Riley’s […]