Lynn Lovegreen
YA historicals in Alaska

The best April Fool’s Day prank I know took place in Sitka in 1974. Here’s the story: Sitka is a beautiful small town in Southeast...

It's break up in Southcentral Alaska, the time when the snow and ice start to melt. The roads are full of slush, puddles, and potholes....

I love historical fiction—no surprise there, since I often write it! There’s something about immersing myself in a novel that makes it...

You’ve probably heard of the Iditarod, the thousand-mile sled dog race that is a big deal in Alaska and sometimes beyond. (See my...

Fur Rondy is the winter festival that Anchorage puts on every year. (Learn more about it in my previous post at...

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...