National Writers Series Welcomes Bob Giles Nov. 10

At the time of the Journal’s Kent State coverage, Bob Giles had been left to pilot the paper alone, while his executive editor was away on business. His parting words to Giles? “You’re in charge—don’t screw it up!”
Alice Hoffman at Traverse City National Writers Series Oct. 19

What’s the fastest route to female empowerment? If you ask award-winning author Alice Hoffman, it isn’t protest, or even politics; instead, power comes from the pen.
Parallel 45: 10 years of re-imagining story lines

For the past decade, the Parallel 45 Theatre has re-imagined storylines. Parallel 45 and the National Writers Series partnered for “The Thanksgiving Play.”
Anne Stanton: Now entering the magical world of Zoom

When the National Writers Series switched to virtual author interviews, we had no idea Zoom could be so fun.
National Writers Series welcomes Jordan Blashek and Christopher Haugh

In 2016, Jordan Blashek and Christopher Haugh hopped in a car and drove to California. Five cross-country road trips, thousands of miles and countless American faces later, they’re finally putting their adventures to print.
A Democrat and a Republican go on a road trip

In their collaboration, “Union: A Democrat, A Republican, and a Search for Common Ground,” two law-school pals, Christopher Haugh (a professional writer and Democrat) and Jordan Blashek (a former Marine officer, entrepreneur, and Republican) hit the road together.
Traverse City is the tenth most vibrant arts city

Traverse City has been named the tenth “Most Arts Vibrant Middle Size Community” in the U.S. by SMU DataArts, a national center for arts research at Southern Methodist University.
The shows go one for now, with hopes for spring

Looking ahead, the hope is that by spring, actors and audiences will be able to interact in person, if socially distanced.
Anne Stanton: 200 essays showcase ‘Life in the Time of Virus’

Remember those dark days in early spring when the pandemic exploded into our lives?
Author Next Door: Marney Rich Keenan
Marney Keenan Tells the True Story of the Oakland County Child Killer by Erin Evans “Money and power can make a whole lot of things disappear,” said Marney Keenan (66). This was unfortunately the truth of the Oakland County Child Killings case, a 44-year-old murder investigation that has yet to be solved. Keenan’s book, The […]