Wyoming Arts Council

To get to GroVont, do I have to drive through Absaroka County?

The following items represent fictional places in a very real state, Wyoming. Name the very creative authors who have given us the sheriff of Absaroka County (No. 24 on state
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Use that new Kindle or Nook to order ebooks by Wyoming writers

Cheyenne writer Mary Gillgannon is converting her earlier published novels to ebooks. Other writers are doing the same thing, once the rights revert to them from their publishers. Are you
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WY performer and poet laureate emeritus David Romtvedt featured at High Plains BookFest

The High Plains BookFest begins Oct. 13 at the Babcock Theatre in Billings, MT. The Big Read kicks off Thursday, October 13, with the High Plains BookFest. This year’s theme:
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Author Ron Franscell on the road again in Wyoming

Ron Franscell’s Wyoming schedule (welcome home Ron!):OCT. 6, WHEATLAND: SOURTOE and OUTLAW ROCKIES discussion and book-signing. 5 pm at Wheatland Mercantile’s Book Nook. Event is free and open to the public.
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Big day of literary events set for Sept. 24 in Casper

You’re invited to a free reading by Wyoming Arts Council creative writing fellowship winners on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2-4 p.m., in the lobby of the Goodstein Foundation Library at Casper
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UW history professor Phil Roberts named "Outstanding Educator of the Year"

University of Wyoming history professor Phil Roberts has been recognized for his efforts to teach about emigrant trails in the state. The Oregon-California Trails Association presented its “Outstanding Educator of
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UW history professor Phil Roberts named "Outstanding Educator of the Year"

University of Wyoming history professor Phil Roberts has been recognized for his efforts to teach about emigrant trails in the state. The Oregon-California Trails Association presented its “Outstanding Educator of
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"Green Church" by Rawlins author Rebekah Simon-Peter getting national attention

Always interesting to discover Wyoming authors who’ve been living under our noses the whole time. Rebekah Simon-Peter, a 12-year resident of Rawlins who describes herself as a “churchwoman,” has written
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"Green Church" by Rawlins author Rebekah Simon-Peter getting national attention

Always interesting to discover Wyoming authors who’ve been living under our noses the whole time. Rebekah Simon-Peter, a 12-year resident of Rawlins who describes herself as a “churchwoman,” has written
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Susan J. Tweit named judge for 2012 WAC Blanchan & Doubleday writing awards

The Wyoming Arts Council is pleased to announce that Susan J. Tweit will serve as the judge for the 2012 Neltje Blanchan and Frank Nelson Doubleday memorial writing awards. These
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