Lynn Lovegreen
YA historicals in Alaska

I’ve been writing seriously for about 18 years. (Before that, I dabbled, but didn’t write on a regular basis.) Like many writers, I’ve...

I usually write posts about books to read during Black History Month. (See   https://www.lynnlovegreen.com/post/books-for-black-history-m...

Looking for something fun to do for this Valentine's month? My local romance writing group, AKRWA, is hosting an event with the Alaska...

As you probably know, I’m a big library supporter. My parents were readers, took us to the local library often, and my mom volunteered in...

Every group of people has its quirks. We Alaskans do, too. Here are a few that I’ve come across lately. Ice Cream Alaskans per capita eat...

We've been lucky to have several days of hoarfrost here in Southcentral Alaska. According to Accuweather, "...frost or hoarfrost forms...

Lots of important events in Alaska history happened in January. For example, Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959. Another...

I choose a watchword for each year, giving me a focus for those twelve months. Last year’s word was Time, and it helped me to define...

2023 has been a heck of a year. While my personal life was mostly unscathed, local, state, national, and world events still took their...

Note: This is a reprise of the original post. Not sure what that means? To give a brief definition, Winter Solstice is the day when the...

I love to read. Books carry me away to other times and places, or teach me about interesting things. Most of all, they give me insight...

Alaska just lost one of its heroes when Father Michael Oleksa passed away last week. It wouldn't be hyperbole to say that he touched...

My husband had a tour company in Alaska for several years. When it came time to retire the business, he kept the tour bus (affectionately...

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. For me, it’s about being with loved ones and sharing food together. While I understand and respect...

It’s Indigenous Peoples Month, or Native American Heritage Month if you prefer that term. I have two items that will help you add to your...

November is National Novel Writing Month! This event has a soft spot in my heart, because it pushed me to write my first novel. Way back...

Note: This was originally posted on the blog Romancing the Genres. According to the 5th edition of the American Heritage Dictionary, a...

TeenTober is a celebration hosted by libraries every October to celebrate teens and promote teen services in libraries. There are more...

Ttoday’s post is about Thelma Garcia Buchholdt. She was a great public servant, and the first Filipinx state legislator in the U.S....

October 1-7, 2023 is Banned Books Week. While the week has traditionally been a time to celebrate the right to read what we choose, it’s...