The Community Library next month is bringing back its three-day seminar “To Taste Life Twice” as a partnership with Boise literary organization Story Forward.
The Community Library is bringing back its three-day seminar "To Taste Life Twice," as a partnership with Boise literary organization Story Forward, May 16-18.
Many of us have written short stories, either for high school or college creative writing courses. The typical word count for a short story is between 1,500 and 7,500 words
For more than two decades, Boise Weekly has honored thrifty writers. I see your furrowed brow — when we say "thrifty" we mean words, not money. This is the 22nd
Join the Cabin in welcoming Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, the New York Times bestselling author of Friday Black.<br/><br/>Dubbed "one of the most exciting young writers in America” by George Saunders, Adjei-Brenyah premiers his highly-anticipated novel, Chain Gang All Stars, from the historic Shirt Factory in the Old Idaho Penitentiary. Fittingly set within a depraved private prison system not so far-removed from America’s own, the novel follows two women “gladiators” forced to battle for their freedom.<br/><br/>Adjei-Brenyah will be in conversation with Alan Heathcock, celebrated author of 40 and VOLT. In partnership with the Idaho Innocence Project and Rediscovered Books, The Cabin presents this one-of-a-kind event as part of its Ghosts & Projectors program. All tickets include access to the Old Idaho Pen’s self-guided tour. (Guests wishing to explore are encouraged to arrive early.)<br/><br/>NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAH is the New Y