{"id":2148,"date":"2025-09-27T13:11:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T21:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consortiumlibrary.org\/blogs\/reference\/?p=2148"},"modified":"2025-09-27T13:11:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T21:11:29","slug":"what-makes-a-great-alaskan-story-find-out-at-this-special-author-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consortiumlibrary.org\/blogs\/reference\/2025\/09\/27\/what-makes-a-great-alaskan-story-find-out-at-this-special-author-event\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes a Great Alaskan Story? Find Out at This Special Author Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alaska isn\u2019t just a backdrop – it\u2019s a source of inspiration, challenge, and mystery for writers across the state. If you\u2019ve ever wondered what makes a story feel truly<\/em> Alaskan, this upcoming event at the Consortium Library is for you.<\/p>\n

What:<\/strong>
The Mountain, the Mystery, and the Muse: What Makes a Great Alaskan Story?<\/em>
A panel conversation with three published Alaskan authors about how the land, people, and experiences of Alaska shape their writing.<\/p>\n

Who:<\/strong>
Featuring authors Martha Amore<\/strong>, Don Rearden<\/strong>, and John Messick<\/strong><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong>
Friday, October 3<\/strong>
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong>
Library 307<\/strong>
UAA\/APU Consortium Library<\/p>\n

Bonus:<\/strong>
Light refreshments will be served<\/strong>
Virtual attendance option available<\/strong> (scan the QR code in the flyer below)<\/p>\n

Whether you’re a writer, reader, student, or just someone who loves a good story rooted in place, this event is a great opportunity to hear directly from authors who live and write Alaska. Learn how they find inspiration, what keeps them going, and how they bring the Last Frontier to life on the page.<\/p>\n

Scroll down to view the flyer for full details and virtual access info.<\/p>\n

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