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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

The Tiger on the Page

UWEC grad student makes grandmother’s Hmong story into a children’s book

“She couldn’t read or even use a phone, and yet she’s helping Hmong students become more literate and better storytellers.”

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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

New Book Completes Trilogy on Altoona History

At 479 pages, The Red Caboose: A Collection of Altoona, Wisconsin Memories 2009 by Jack Blacburn, Roger Rasmussen, and John R. Thurston is probably not a weekend read, but it is a comprehensive collection of memories about Altoona from the 1880s through t

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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

Joe Knight Book Collects Reflections on Winter in WI

Joe Knight's newest book, Frozen Assets: Reflections on Winter in Northern Wisconsin, is a collection inspired by that work, the author calls its contents “stories.”

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Praised and Enthused

local man pens parenting book based on praise

“It’s sickening to see parents hit and verbally abuse their kids. Don’t be their boss; be their teacher. Treat them with respect and kindness ...” – Bill Callaghan, author of Rasied with Praise

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Issue #141 December 10, 2009

Bloomer writer releases novel

Local writer Deb A Patrow says the city of Riggins, Idaho is what inspired her to write her first novel, Acres of Bitterness, which came out earlier this year.

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Issue #141 December 10, 2009

Poetica Grandma-tica releases sixth edition

Co-editors Nancy Clark Scobie and Judith Bredeson have compiled, edited, and published their sixth edition of Poetica Grandma-tica, a book of, about, and by grandmothers of the Chippewa Valley.

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Issue #141 December 10, 2009

The Really Good Book

local collector finds Bible worth more than $10,000

Just because a book is old doesn’t mean it’s valuable. Fortunately for Phillip Kaveny, the Bible he recently acquired ...

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Issue #141 December 10, 2009

UWEC's NOTA Changes Style

UW-Eau Claire’s literary and arts magazine is back with a new look and format for its fall issue.

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Issue #141 December 10, 2009

Local Sports Announcer Writes Fiction Novel

Express radio announcer Scott Montesano is taking his passion for sports to a whole new level.

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Issue #139 November 12, 2009

Now Playing in Nigeria

Nigerian lit conference honors work of local professor

“You’re just doing what you love to do, and someone notices. It’s like a collective, international nodding. It strengthens me.”

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Issue #139 November 12, 2009

Mabel Tainter Featured in Opera House Book

Not only has the Mabel Tainter been restored, but its features now grace the cover of the new book Encore! The Renaissance of Wisconsin Opera Houses.

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Issue #139 November 12, 2009

On Tour: Trio of Local Children's Books

Three local authors are on tour promoting their new children’s books.

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

READING: The New Vampire’s Handbook

author discusses a book you can really sink your teeth into

Living the undead life can be complicated and dangerous, especially when you’re a fledgling creature of the night just trying to survive eternity.

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Booked Up

annual book fest mixes local and national writers

For the 10th year in a row, the Chippewa Valley Book Festival will bring authors from around the world to share their experiences with Chippewa Valley residents.

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

New Nordic Fiction

Elk Mound’s G.R. Revelle releases sixth book

What would you expect from a Nordic fiction writer from Elk Mound?

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

With New Guide, Finding Eldercare Gets Easier

The book, How to Find the Best Eldercare, is currently available in select bookstores such as Borders.

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

FICTION: Ikea

an official selection from our 6th annual fiction contest

His dreams are broken; worse yet, they are forgotten. His inner child choked on cynicism long ago. Still, it mumbles from the grave at the sight of a canopy vaulting over the five-foot bed.

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Stick to the Script

Dr. Wil Denson just can’t stop teaching script writing

“Don’t try to write the American masterpiece. Get it down. Write fast. Then go over it. Writing is re-writing.”

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Issue #132 August 6, 2009

Chippewa Valley Book Fest Announces Lineup

Celebrating 10 years of the written word, the Chippewa Valley Book Festival will host 17 free community events from October 22 through October 25.

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Issue #132 August 6, 2009

Making Fantasy a Reality

nonfiction pro Nate Aeseng pens a Tolkienesque trilogy

“It was always my dream to do something Tolkienesque, something similar to the works of C.S. Lewis.” –Nathan Aaseng

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Issue #131 July 23, 2009

Parents Pen Book: Ready or Not … They’re Gay

a local couple writes a book about their sons coming out

“We spent eight years seeing people suffer ... because they shielded that piece of them. ... The more involvement we had in that community, the more we saw a need for something like this.”

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Crime Season

Jon Loomis releases next installment of crime fiction

Professor Loomis revels in what he jokingly called the “lower rent” world of crime fiction.

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Issue #128 June 11, 2009

Encore for Legacy

Amazon to re-release local teen’s book

Legacy, a medieval fantasy written by local teen author Cayla Kluver, has cast its spell ...

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Issue #128 June 11, 2009

Call to the Pen

former newsman hits for the fences, again

Chris Earl's newest book, The Last Out, features the ridiculously-awesomely named main character, Royal Cutter ...

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Issue #128 June 11, 2009

Capturing Life in the Fast Lane

local photographer’s images featured in auto racing book

Seyforth is a native of Chippewa Falls whose passion for high velocity began as teenager ...

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Issue #125 April 30, 2009

Howlin’ Good Book

Katie McKy scratches out youth book Wolf Camp

"I think, ‘How can I compete with Hollywood movies?’ But I can. Stories are magic.” –Katie McKy

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words by Nicole Humphrey

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Issue #125 April 30, 2009

UWEC's NOTA Has Been
Thinking Spring

Check out UWEC students’ poems, short stories, and full-color art.

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

An Excerpt from
Michael Perry's “COOP”

a tiny bit of Michael Perry's 'year of poultry, pigs, and parenting'

"it curls from the plowshares like strips of licorice, leaving me this square, shin-deep trough"

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

Playing Chicken

in his fourth book with Harper-Collins, Mike Perry targets poultry

In Coop, Perry recalls a year surrounding his and his wife’s simple desire to own chicken

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

Give Us Sweet Fiction, Get Your Book Printed

We know you have a file on your computer labeled “Stories I May One Day Publish.”

We know you have a file on your computer labeled “Stories I May One Day Publish.”

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

Youth Literature Book Club (for Adults) Starts in Eau Claire

Not everyone who enjoys children’s books are … well, children.

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Issue #121 March 5, 2009

Write by Night

children’s series authors are librarians by day

“Our boys asked us, ‘What do bears eat?’ I didn’t know, so we’d look that up ..."

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Issue #120 February 19, 2009

In a Bind

class on the art of binding books comes to Eau Claire

Buranakorn's talents earned one book a spot in the private collection of the King of Thailand.

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Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Local Writer Publishes Four Books in a Year

Rob Reid, local storyteller and senior lecturer, has published four books in a year’s time.

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Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Menomonie Library Getting Renovations

A $100,000 renovation will force the Menomonie Public Library to close its doors ...

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Issue #119 February 5, 2009

Not Black and White

Nadine St. Louis’ striking new book of poetry, Zebra

Poet Nadine St. Louis confronts invasive subjects with her steely words ...

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Issue #119 February 5, 2009

Write Your Theatrical Little Hearts Out!

ECCT is celebrating its 20th anniversary season with a local playwright contest.

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Issue #119 February 5, 2009

Library, Museum Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday

It’s 2009, and you know what that means. Yes, Lincoln was born 200 years ago.

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words by Claire Jeffries

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Issue #119 February 5, 2009

Children’s Award for (Local) Fantasy Writer Neil Gaiman

We’ve known the whereabouts of the English sci-fi and fantasy writer for several years...

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Issue #117 January 8, 2009

Start 2009 ‘Anew’ and with No More Library Debt

Not amassing more library fines makes a decent resolution for 2009, but ...

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Issue #117 January 8, 2009

Global Warming Exists, According to Santa

One UWEC professor decided to create a Christmas gift with a positive message.

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Issue #117 January 8, 2009

All In the Family

Eau Claire father pens youth books for his kids

“My philosophy is to write a book that parents will want to read, and that kids will enjoy."

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Issue #115 December 4, 2008

So Fresh, So Clean

Stout students create a gallery out of a display case

This purpose was initially fulfilled by showcasing the work of studio art majors at Stout ...

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Issue #115 December 4, 2008

Life of Altoona Educator Added to Book

As a follow-up to The Old Altoona Public School, John Thurston compiled a smaller booklet ...

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Issue #115 December 4, 2008

Relative Inspiration

Menomonie author pens youth book series

Bjornson used her nephew’s tales as a model to build her book series “Jesse and Cash.”

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words by Carrie Weiss

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Issue #115 December 4, 2008

Train Enthusiast Preserves Local History

Sixty-three-year-old Arlyn Colby grew up in Eleva and Strum, both on the railroad line ...

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words by Carrie Weiss

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Author Relays Stories of War Missions At Lecture

Tom Culbert, will present his novel at a free lecture at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Local Writer’s Poetry Heard Nationwide

Garrison Keillor recently lent his soggy and soothing voice to the poetry of Bruce Taylor.

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

A Novel Undertaking

group of locals try cranking out a novel in 30 days

Robert took a dare to write a story with a talking Walrus named Gerald.

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Small-Town Wisconsinite’s New Album Gets Dark

Steve Carlson is a singer/songwriter who “likes to stay home.”

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words by Carrie Weiss

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Bird Is the Word

local columnist pens bird-watching book

“I’d rather have a live wolverine duct-taped to my face than do one of those things again.”

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words by Carrie Weiss

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Marketing Master Inks Book on Branding

David Brier publishes How Brands Defy Gravity & Rise Above the Noise.

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Issue #111 October 9, 2008

It's Tome Time

Chippewa Valley Book Festival at its next chapter

“I always look forward to hearing the authors tell the ‘story behind the story."

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

My New Best Friend (NBF)

Julie Bowe, local children’s, is set to release her newest book, My New Best Friend.

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

Llama-o-rama!

Three Valley business owners snagged top honors for their annual publication, Suri Llama.

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Issue #110 September 25, 2008

Healthy Reading

hospital’s library provides abundance of medical info

“I’d say the most important resource we have for the community and patients is the expertise.”

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

A Morality Tale

book examines psychology of religious violence

UW-Eau Claire professor’s new book explores the psychology behind religious violence.

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Issue #109 September 11, 2008

The Art of Book Collecting

Patterson is giving a presentation on “The Lost Art of Book Collecting” Sept. 16.

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words by Claire Jeffries

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Barnes & Noble Imminent

Building on the 29,000 square foot store will begin breaking ground on Sept. 15.

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Story of Survival

Cornell sisters finally talk about lifetime of abuse in Jean Hebert’s book

At his funeral, West turned to longtime friend Jean Herbert and said it was time to tell her sto

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Borders Makes Kid`s Book Drive Really, Really Easy

Make a bookstore run this month, and you might find yourself promoting literacy ...

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Action Packed

John Coy's sports novels, picture books aim to inspire

John Coy is the man that every boy dreams of growing up to be. OK, that's not exactly true ...

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words by Ian Jacoby

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Two Books Released On Durand Killers

Two new books are out about the Maxwell brothers - two burglars who became famous ...

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Issue #106 July 31, 2008

It's Got Thoughts of Old Cadott, We Kid You Not

It started as a one-page article for the Cadott Area Historical Society ...

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Issue #106 July 31, 2008

Building A Legacy

15-year-old Cayla Kluver releases first novel to national distribution

At 3am, while most people are sound asleep, perhaps dreaming of faraway kingdoms ...

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Issue #105 July 17, 2008

It's A Mystery

Volume One's 2008 Fiction Contest Winner

When the transvestite reached the building, she-he leapt ballerina-like to a pipe on the wall.

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words by Jason Long

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Issue #105 July 17, 2008

Book Compiles Altoona Public School Memories

On Halloween night in 1951, the Altoona Public High School went up in flames ...

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Issue #105 July 17, 2008

Thoughts From The End

Norma Desprez reflects on long, active life in Silhouettes of Aging

éNow I say, ‘That will look good in my obituary.'"

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