Erin at Storyknife

Thank you!

This morning I woke up to the aurora borealis in the morning sky. It was a stunning show, green, white, and red curtains billowing over the stars. It made me grateful to live in Alaska and to be able to share this place with so many women writers. And grateful to all of the peopleContinue reading “Thank you!”

Honoring Nancy Nordhoff

Last week, a bright light left the world. Nancy Nordhoff, one of Hedgebrook’s founders and amazing visionary and philanthropist passed away surrounded by her wife Lynn Hays and her family and friends. Storyknife is one of the seeds that Nancy helped to nourish. Her friendship and mentorship of Storyknife’s founder Dana Stabenow is one ofContinue reading “Honoring Nancy Nordhoff”

Welcome in the Light!

The last days of 2025 are here. I’d like to take a moment to thank you for your support in all its many forms this year. Some of you have sent lovely emails, some have shared Storyknife’s social media posts, and some have had the ability to send a donation. Because of your generosity StoryknifeContinue reading “Welcome in the Light!”

Happy Holidays! 🌟

Dear Community of Storyknife, Yesterday was the winter solstice, a time that every Alaskan knows deeply in their bones as the return of the light. Of course, it isn’t instant; the nights will continue stretch long and the days will be short, but each day we’ll gain a little more sunshine. This season of yearContinue reading “Happy Holidays! 🌟”

Give a Gift from Storyknife This Holiday Season (for yourself is okay, too) 🎁📚

As we head into the holiday season, we’re excited to share two wonderful ways you can find meaningful gifts for the readers and writers in your life and support Storyknife. ✨ Browse our Storyknife Book List on Bookshop.orgWe’ve curated a special Storyknife book list filled with powerful reads by the women writers who’ve had residenciesContinue reading “Give a Gift from Storyknife This Holiday Season (for yourself is okay, too) 🎁📚”

Last Week Reminded Me Why Storyknife Exists

This note will break all the rules of the end-of-year fundraising. It’ll be too long and too personal. But as we enter into a season that is centered on gratitude, I find myself wanting to tell you about how that manifests for me and Storyknife. This past week, the person who holds the highest officeContinue reading “Last Week Reminded Me Why Storyknife Exists”

With Gratitude: Storyknife Founder Steps Into a New Chapter

Storyknife Writers Retreat announces that Dana Stabenow is transitioning from Board President to take on a leadership role on the Storyknife Endowment Committee. Dana is the founder of Storyknife Writers Retreat, established in 2014 and one of only two women’s writing retreats in the United States. At the end of the 2025 and after fiveContinue reading “With Gratitude: Storyknife Founder Steps Into a New Chapter”

2025 Writers in Residence at Storyknife – Celebration!

Fifty women writers spent two to four weeks at Storyknife this year, and we sure do miss each one of them! They came from as far away as Toronto, Ontario and as close as Haines, Alaska (which is not very close if you drive like Shannon did). 28% wrote fiction, 26% wrote creative non-fiction, 26%Continue reading “2025 Writers in Residence at Storyknife – Celebration!”

Yoga Nidra for Creativity Class

On October 23, 5:30-6:30pm at Dharmic Spruce Studio (1044 E End Rd) This is an IN PERSON ONLY class. Free to those registered. Registration below. Nidra, which translates as “sleep,” is a guided mindfulness practice meant to induce a state of deep relaxation, a space between sleeping and waking. Our session will involve some gentleContinue reading “Yoga Nidra for Creativity Class”

Coffee Table on KBBI

Listen to the Coffee Table discussion held on August 20th with members of the Storyknife cohort and Executive Director Erin Hollowell. Alisa Alering is the author of the novel “Smothermoss,” (Tin House, 2024) a Shirley Jackson Award finalist that the New York Times Book Review calls “deliciously weird…a compulsive journey through a wild, unknowable landscape andContinue reading “Coffee Table on KBBI”