Frank Weber Launches “LYING CLOSE”
Weber Celebrates Release of Fourth True Crime Book Award-winning author Frank Weber will celebrate the release of “Lying Close, the fourth book in his true crime mystery series, with two live events scheduled in Brainerd and St. Cloud. “Lying Close”, a thrilling mystery, involves a hunting accident, a rural home break in, the disappearance of […]
Women Writing the West: CLIMBING HIGHER Endless Vistas ~ Unlimited Vision A Virtual Event
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Work of Art+: Amplify Your Work – A PR Primer
FREE PUBLICITY WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS You’ve worked hard to develop your craft, now get noticed by the press. Learn how to gain the attention of local, regional and national press by establishing your artist PR toolbox, understanding what is “News,” best practices for pitching and when to bend the rules of PR. Date: Saturday, August […]
Never Underestimate the Power of a Good Book
In 2009, Abercrombie Trail by Candace Simar changed the course of my career. I loved this book. I devoured every page. It became the catalyst to Blue Cottage Agency. Abercombie Trail, a debut novel by a local writer, was already getting the word-of- mouth buzz around town when our book club made it our November […]
Book Publishing Class in Brainerd Minnesota
Get Your Dream on Paper: Book Publishing 101 Do you dream of writing a book? Learn about today’s book industry, publishing options, first steps to publication, and what to expect once your book is published. When: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Instructor: Krista Rolfzen Soukup, Owner Blue Cottage Agency Cost: $20 Where: Forestview Middle School, […]
Kacey Ruegsegger Johnson Releases New Book, “Over My Shoulder: A Columbine Survivor’s Story of Resilience, Hope, and a Life Reclaimed”
On April 20, 1999, Kacey Ruegsegger Johnson was trapped in the library when two teenage boys carried out an attack on Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. When the shooting began, Kacey hid under a table with only a chair to protect her. Moments later, she was shot at close range, her shoulder bones reduced […]
Write Your Life Workshop Series
Do you have a story to tell? Do you worry your children and grandchildren will never know the simple pleasures of growing up in a world without cell phones and internet? does your history include family lore that should be captured on paper? Through the use of free writes and prompts, we’ll begin putting those […]
Forensic Psychologist Frank Weber Launches “The I-94 Murders”
Book Launch Event at the Crossing Arts Alliance Tuesday, October 16 As a 21+ year veteran of the forensic psychology profession, Frank Weber has spent a large portion of his life in service to those in need. As the Clinic Director at CORE Professional Services, P.A, Weber has testified as an expert witness in numerous […]
Master Class Workshop: Women Writing the West National Convention
Master Class Workshop Publicity and Marketing for Authors 24th Annual Women Writing the West National Convention Thursday, October 25, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Marcus Whitman Hotel, Walla Walla, Washington We are excited to present to the Women Writing the West! This workshop is for both new and established authors. Learn the basic elements necessary to […]
Spring Workshops for Writers
Spring is here! It’s time to write! Four Writing Workshops offered in the Brainerd Lakes Area The Brainerd Public Library and The Crossing Arts Alliance are offering spring workshops for all levels of writers in a cross section of topics. Class instructors are Angela Foster and Candace Simar. Boot Camp for Writers Splash your […]