Verse Like Water presents Award Winning Poet Matt Rasmussen

Join us for a FREE Public Poetry Reading and Presentation by the Award Winning Poet Matt Rasmussen. Monday, March 28, 2016 Noon Hassler Library, Central Lakes College, Brainerd Minnesota Central Lakes College Verse Like Water: the visiting poet program of Central Lakes College presents Matt Rasmussen. Matt’s debut book Black Aperture earned the Walt Whitman […]
Four FREE Writing Workshops offered at the Brainerd Public Library throughout April

Join us for Four FREE Workshops throughout April at the Brainerd Public Library Register by calling 218-829-5574. Class sizes are limited. Download Flyer writers workshops April 2016 Library Class Title: Peeling Away the Layers to Discover the Truth of your Character Thursday, April 7, 2016 5:30-7:30 Instructor: Candace Simar Class Description: Peeling Away the Layers […]
Candace Simar Florida Book Tour

Author Candace Simar’s 2016 Florida tour is underway. Candace is visiting readers, fans, historical sites, book clubs and several Sons of Norway groups including: Saturday 1/9/16 Estero FL Sons of Norway Wednesday 1/13/16 Tampa Bay Sons of Norway 6:30 Saturday 1/15/16 Clearwater FL Sons of Norway Sunday 1/17/16 Sarasota FL Sons of Norway 1pm Tuesday 1/19/16 […]
A conversation with Nancy Plain, YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist

On January 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. EST listen to a live webcast featuring Nancy Plain and the four other finalists for the 2016 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. Register now to learn a bit about these terrific titles; hear from the authors about their research and writing processes; and glean some insights into publishing decisions that make […]
Author Stuart Rosebrook to Publish Book on The Johnny Cash Show

Blue Cottage Agency is proud to announce the publication agreement of Hello, I’m Johnny Cash! How the Man in Black Changed America One Song at a Time, 1969-1971, working title of author Stuart Rosebrook’s latest book being published by Heritage Builders Publishing of California spring of 2017. From 1969 to 1971, the Johnny Cash Show deeply […]
Blue Cottage Agency welcomes Carissa Andrews to our team

Blue Cottage Agency is proud to welcome writer and social media expert Carissa Andrews to our team. Carissa is a freelance writer, graphic designer, social media expert, and YA author living in Crosslake, Minnesota. When she’s not writing, you’ll typically find her playing with her kids, inventing online courses, or buried in books for her […]
Listen to a book on your next road trip

Long car trips require entertainment. I returned yesterday from a trip to South Dakota and yes, Storm Bella was involved, but I survived any highly probable winter storm accidents. Though the road took me to Sioux Falls and back, my brain took me to Tolga Township in Candace Simar’s new book SHELTERBELTS. Yes, as Candace Simar’s agent and publicist […]
Class series will help writers get published, market themselves

BRAINERD DAILY DISPATCH September 2015 –Central Minnesota is stepping up its game when it comes to the literary arts. Former poet laureates have visited the area, literary events abound and literary arts groups are popping up one after another. To bolster the community’s writers, the Five Wings Arts Council and the Crossing Arts Alliance have teamed […]
Class Series for Writers at the Brainerd Public Library

Class Series for Writers FIND THE BUZZ and KEEP IT GOING Getting your dream on paper and out to the world Presented by the Crossing Arts Alliance All classes held at The Brainerd Public Library, 416 S. 5th Street Brainerd, MN 56401 Class Fee: $20 per class (Crossing Arts Alliance Members) JOIN HERE $25 per […]
JD March US 2015 Book Tour

Announcing The Author JD March U.S. Book Tour dates and venues June 24 – July 11, 2015 Event: June 24-June 28 Western Writers of America Convention, Lubbock, Texas June 29, Santa Fe Public Library, Southside Branch Presentation, Southside Branch 6599 Jaguar Drive, Santa Fe New Mexico 6:30 p.m. to 7;30 p.m. June 30, Tuesday: BookWorks combined […]