Lynn Lovegreen
What I Hate About Winter
For someone who grew up in Alaska, I don’t like winter very much. I’m okay with the change in daylight. Unlike some people, I’m fine with...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Nov 22
- 2 min
Gratitude for Writing Groups
Note: This was originally posted on the Romancing the Genres blog (http://romancingthegenres.blogspot.com). Thanksgiving is my favorite...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Nov 15
- 1 min
Alaska Native Authors
It’s Indigenous Peoples Month, and I only touched on authors last week. So here’s a roundup with more authors for you to check out!...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Nov 9
- 2 min
Indigenous Peoples Month
Land Acknowledgment: I acknowledge I live on the unceded land of the Dena’ina people. I also acknowledge all Indigenous people of Alaska....
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Oct 25
- 1 min
Voting Matters!
I’m sure you are aware of what’s going on in the world. People are divided by party, by issue, by misinformation that spreads through...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Oct 18
- 1 min
Travel Notes: Croatia and Montenegro
My husband and I went on a tour of Croatia and Montenegro this fall. Beautiful scenery, great food, and friendly people added up for a...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Sep 27
- 2 min
Hispanic Heritage Month Reads
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15. Especially this year, when some want to shrink the list of available books, it’s a...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Sep 20
- 2 min
Banned Books Week 2022
The American Library Association sponsors Banned Books Week every fall. This year, it’s even more important to acknowledge this event....
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Sep 13
- 1 min
Termination Dust
Termination dust is the first snow on the mountains, a sign that the summer season is over and fall is almost here. It happened last...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Sep 6
- 1 min
ANCSA History
Back in the day, the oil companies knew there was oil in Alaska’s North Slope but had no way to exploit it. The main reason? The federal...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Aug 30
- 1 min
Tips for Writing Critique Groups
I’ve participated in a handful of writing critique groups. Some lasted for months, and others for many years. Most have been centered...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Aug 23
- 1 min
Writing Tips for Teens Booklet is out!
Note: To celebrate the start of the 2022-3 school year, I thought I'd remind people about my Writing Tips for Teens. Feel free to use it...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Berry Season!
Two things most Alaskans keep secret: the best fishing hole and the best berry picking spot. Okay, actually I know lots of generous...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Aug 3
- 2 min
Fall 2022 Writing Events
Fall 2022 Writing Events It’s August already. Here in Southcentral Alaska, that usually means cooler temps and ripe berries. It also...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Jul 26
- 1 min
Lake Hood Seaplane Base
Lake Hood and Lake Spenard started out as two separate lakes on west side of Anchorage. By 1916, Joe Spenard ran a “resort” and...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Jul 18
- 1 min
Yay, libraries!
It’s no surprise to any of my followers that I love libraries. I have been spreading library love for years. But nowadays, it’s even more...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Jul 11
- 1 min
My Public Service Announcement: I got Covid.
Last Thursday, I had chills and fever. Then the aches, coughing, and fatigue kicked in. On Friday, I took a home test that came back...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Jun 28
- 3 min
Pride Month 2022: Favorite LGBTQIA+ Reads
This month has been busy with travel and other things going on. Somehow, I got to the end of Pride Month without taking about my favorite...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Jun 19
- 1 min
Prince William Sound, Alaska
Prince William Sound is my favorite place. The snow-capped mountains cascading into the ocean, the lush temperate rainforest, the...
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Lynn Lovegreen
- Jun 7
- 1 min
World War II in Unalaska and Dutch Harbor
I often think of Unalaska and Dutch Harbor this time of year. On June 2, 1942, the Japanese bombed the village of Unalaska and the...
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