Erin at Storyknife

An Incredible Opportunity

There are people whose lives touch yours, who are like a light along the path, a light you can follow. For me, and for so many other people, Eva Saulitis was that light. An incredible scientist, teacher, friend, writer, and genuinely generous person, Eva was one-of-a-kind. In January this year, when she died from breastContinue reading “An Incredible Opportunity”

At the Heart of the Matter

Earlier in October, I attended the Alliance of Artist Communities Conference in Portland, Oregon. It was an incredible experience to spend three days with the leaders of artist and writers’ residencies. Such residencies take so many different forms, and yet at the heart of each is the conviction that the stories we tell through artContinue reading “At the Heart of the Matter”

A few words from Storyknife’s Inaugural Fellow – Kim Steutermann Rogers

She’d already given me a brief tour of Frederica cabin. Brief because the cabin is perfectly sized small. Brief because I sensed she did not want to intrude on what would be my writing space and home for the next month. Brief because I sensed something else going on. As she walked out the doorContinue reading “A few words from Storyknife’s Inaugural Fellow – Kim Steutermann Rogers”

Introducing Katrina Woolford

I have been having such a wonderful time introducing you to the amazing women who have banded together on our Advisory Council to help make Storyknife a reality. Today, I’d like to introduce you to Katrina Woolford, a women who get things done. She is a savvy businesswoman and fierce advocate for authentic storytelling and Alaskan writers.Continue reading “Introducing Katrina Woolford”

Introducing Sherry Simpson

Sherry Simpson connects people. Not just with her amazing writing, but with her open heart and through the various roles she has played in the Alaska writing community. She teaches writers. She encourages them. Her students speak of her rapturously glowing terms. Seriously. So when we put together a list of women we wanted toContinue reading “Introducing Sherry Simpson”

Introducing Kate Carroll de Gutes

It’s hard to remember a time when I didn’t know that Kate Carroll de Gutes was a force of nature. Her directness, her kindness, her ability to see what needs to be done in a situation and then pitch in and do it. She’s already brought so much to Storyknife, and we are so excited thatContinue reading “Introducing Kate Carroll de Gutes”

Introducing Carol Swartz

If you’re a writer in the state of Alaska, you are probably well aware of the indefatigable Carol Swartz because of the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference which she wrangles into magnificence each year. You might not know how influential she’s been in several nonprofits in Homer, or how she started out her work in Alaska inContinue reading “Introducing Carol Swartz”

Introducing Hilary Morgan

I hope you are all enjoying meeting the amazing women on the Storyknife Advisory Council. How inspiring is Hilary Morgan? Very inspiring. She’s an advocate for women, an incredible business person, and an award-winning songwriter. This woman can do anything! Hilary A. Morgan is the CEO of YWCA Alaska. She is nationally recognized as a leaderContinue reading “Introducing Hilary Morgan”

Introducing Debby Dahl Edwardson

Every week, we’ve been posting introductions to the amazing women on Storyknife’s Advisory Council, and every week the feedback is just so encouraging. We are glad that you think these women are top-notch; we think so, too! This week, we’d like to introduce you to Debby Dahl Edwardson. She sent us the following fabulous introduction, andContinue reading “Introducing Debby Dahl Edwardson”

Introducing Janie Leask

My path crossed with Janie Leask’s almost immediately after she moved to Homer. She jumped into the community with both feet, and to be honest the first time I met her, I was completely blown away with her magnetism, strength, and power. She an innovator, a connector, and a strong advocate for the power ofContinue reading “Introducing Janie Leask”