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Lynn Lovegreen
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The Ebbs and Flows of Writing
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...

Lynn Lovegreen
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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More Black Authors to Read
I usually write posts about books to read during Black History Month. (See   https://www.lynnlovegreen.com/post/books-for-black-history-m...

Lynn Lovegreen
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Blushing Books for Valentine's Month!
Looking for something fun to do for this Valentine's month? My local romance writing group, AKRWA, is hosting an event with the Alaska...

Lynn Lovegreen
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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How do libraries choose books?
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...

Lynn Lovegreen
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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Quirky Alaskans
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...

Lynn Lovegreen
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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Hoarfrost
We've been lucky to have several days of hoarfrost here in Southcentral Alaska. According to Accuweather, "...frost or hoarfrost forms...

Lynn Lovegreen
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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Alaska History: Flying Nell Scott
Lots of important events in Alaska history happened in January. For example, Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959. Another...

Lynn Lovegreen
Jan 9, 20241 min read
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2024 Watchword: Grace
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...

Lynn Lovegreen
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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Looking Toward 2024
2023 has been a heck of a year. While my personal life was mostly unscathed, local, state, national, and world events still took their...

Lynn Lovegreen
Dec 26, 20231 min read
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Happy Winter Solstice!
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...

Lynn Lovegreen
Dec 19, 20231 min read
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Favorite Reads in 2023
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...

Lynn Lovegreen
Dec 12, 20233 min read
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Father Michael Oleksa
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...

Lynn Lovegreen
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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Travels with Raven 1
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...

Lynn Lovegreen
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. For me, it’s about being with loved ones and sharing food together. While I understand and respect...

Lynn Lovegreen
Nov 21, 20231 min read
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Indigenous Authors and Illustrators
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...

Lynn Lovegreen
Nov 14, 20231 min read
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NaNoWriMo
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...

Lynn Lovegreen
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Scary Stuff: My Phobia
Note: This was originally posted on the blog Romancing the Genres. According to the 5th edition of the American Heritage Dictionary, a...

Lynn Lovegreen
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Happy TeenTober!
TeenTober is a celebration hosted by libraries every October to celebrate teens and promote teen services in libraries. There are more...

Lynn Lovegreen
Oct 17, 20231 min read
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Filipino American History Month: Thelma Buchholdt
Ttoday’s post is about Thelma Garcia Buchholdt. She was a great public servant, and the first Filipinx state legislator in the U.S....

Lynn Lovegreen
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Banned Books Week 2023
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...

Lynn Lovegreen
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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