Author Allen Eskens

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$564
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2017
End Date
May 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Big Stone
Project Overview

Allen Eskens is a Minnesota author who has written three novels with the fourth to be published soon. Allen is from Mankato and has worked as a criminal prosecuting attorney for 25 years. Allen will speak on his writing career, his background, his legal work and how it figures into his writing.

Project Details

24 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$564
Direct expenses
$564
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about the author, his background, his legal work, and his writing career. They will come away with the knowledge of how a Minnesota author got started - and that they too could write a book.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees enjoyed hearing about Allen's background and were amazed at how his dreams have led to his writing career. They enjoyed the casual group conversation with the author. Comments include: 'Interesting hearing about his 'growing up' years and what influenced him to become a writer.' 'The author is candid (not canned) and relatable.' 'I am again impressed at how important a word of encouragement from a respected adult can influence a young person in a positive way - in this case a teacher who saw a potential writer.'

Source of Additional Funds

Fairway View Assisted Living, KDIO radio, Ortonville Independent, Northern Star

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320) 235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200