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! 🌟”
Category Archives: Advisory Council
Welcome to the Advisory Committee
In Alaska, winter is not an easy season. There is snow and ice and darkness. But this is also the season of gratitude. Whenever I get mired in the difficulties of budgeting, facility maintenance, the onslaught of emails, I remember the gifts that are the women writers of Storyknife, our founder Dana Stabenow, the incredibleContinue reading “Welcome to the Advisory Committee”
Gathering Stories
2020, a whirlwind that just won’t stop. In keeping others safe, we’ve had to sacrifice rambling dinner conversations, public readings, writing workshops, and most importantly being close, gathering, hugs. It’s a lot to carry, and I hope that you all know that you are part of a community here at Storyknife. Storyknife lost an advisoryContinue reading “Gathering Stories”
Introducing Jo Michalski
Storyknife is pleased to welcome in 2020 with a new Advisory Council member, Jo Michalski. Jo is an entrepreneur, community activist and philanthropist. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota and taught 9th grade social studies for the Minneapolis School District. She moved to Alaska in 1971 and traveled the state developingContinue reading “Introducing Jo Michalski”
Introducing Pam Houston
I’m excited to introduce you to our newest Advisory Council member, Pam Houston. The incredible Paula Martin has become Storyknife’s newest Board of Directors member, so we had a spot open on the Advisory Council. Lucky for us, Pam Houston was agreeable to joining on. Pam is an outspoken advocate for women writers, an incredibleContinue reading “Introducing Pam Houston”
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”
Storyknife Writers Retreat 