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From the Directory of Writers
Ken Waldman
Fiction Writer, Poet
Anchorage, AK
Ken Waldman combines old-time Appalachian-style fiddling, original poetry, and Alaska-set storytelling for a performance uniquely his own. He has six full-length poetry collections, a memoir about his life as a touring artist (ARE YOU FAMOUS?, Catalyst Book Press, 2008), and eight CDs. In addition to appearing at all manner of reading series, he's been a headliner at numerous concert series, arts & lectures series, festivals, and clubs. He's also been a visiting artist at over 160 schools in 30 states. In addition to leading writing workshops, he leads workshops on how to live a more creative life. "A one-man Prairie Home companion." --Shepherd Express Weekly, Milwaukee WI
Emily Wall
Poet
Juneau, AK
Emily Wall lives and writes in Juneau, Alaska. During the winters she teaches creative writing at the University of Alaska Southeast. Summers, she cruises on her sailboat with her husband and daughters.