Authors William Kent Krueger, Carl Brookins, Ellen Hart = The Minnesota Crime Wave
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2014
End Date
May 2004
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Big Stone
Swift
Project Overview
Four Minnesota crime writers formed the Minnesota Crime Wave and appear as a group for readings, book signings, panel discussions on their books, the craft of writing, and the business of publishing.
Project Details
97 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,500
Direct expenses
$3,500
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Audience will get to meet three award winning Minnesota authors and learn about the writing, publishing, and promoting process.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Comments from evaluations included 'I learned much about the process each of these writers uses, the role of editors, and creativity!', 'Learned about the inside working of writing a novel.' 'Was very interesting to see three people who like each other so much and are successful authors. They love what they do and that is priceless!' 'A thoroughly enjoyable, incisive & informative evening.'
Source of Additional Funds
Appleton/Benson/Kerkhoven/Graceville/Ortonville libraries, local radio stations/newspapers, local friends groups.
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
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