Andrew Butters and I were JUST talking about this while recording his podcast. The new episode should be available today, if you want to hear us wax about everything from Native American and Indigenous rights to the writing life.
Whatcha Readin’: One for the road
Looking for your next great read? Check out my column with The Sanders County Ledger.
Sunday’s Scrips: October 2025
Whatcha Up To?:
- This weekend is the Authors of the Flathead Writing Conference! (More Below).
- Free online writing workshops coming this winter! (More Below).
- Join us for Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club October 15, 2025 to discuss The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (More Below).
Authors of the Flathead Writing Conference
The first writer’s conference I ever attended, The Authors of the Flathead hold a special place in my heart. Their conference was where I was first introduced to Chris La Tray, and I couldn’t be more grateful. This weekend, I’ll be learning from authors like Shelley Read, Debbie Burke, and Robert Petrone. You don’t need a degree or a published book to attend, and I’d love to see you there!
Online Winter Writing Workshops
My local library has been wanting me to do more writing workshops, but it’s hard to schedule, because our library is (thankfully) extremely full of programming already. We’ve agreed an online workshop might work best, especially in the harder month of February when people are starting to get cabin fever. There will be four sessions, all free and all online via Zoom, and anyone can attend. You can register to attend and have Zoom automatically remind you by checking out my Events Page or finding the events on Facebook.
October Timed Writing Prompt Available Now!
Want a chance to have your work featured on my website, social media, Patreon and Substack accounts? Become a supporter and you’ll have access to my monthly timed writing prompt. Send me your unedited, timed writing response for your chance to be featured! Find the September prompt on Patreon or Substack.
Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club
Join us on Zoom October 15, 2025 at 6pm MT to discuss The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Monthly Book Talks!
Love to read but never know what to pick up? Check out my monthly videos for my local Thompson Falls Public Library here. Remember to Subscribe for free so you never miss one. Book talks: like book club, but shorter.
Readings
Did you know I occasionally remember to record readings of my published pieces. You can check out the latest one here. Be sure to Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!
Please forward this to those you think may enjoy it. As always, thanks for joining me. I appreciate you’re here.
NOTE: You can email me directly at sunday (at) sundaydutro (dot) com
Sunday’s Snapshots: Are libraries obsolete?
Have you been in your local library? What do you think? Check out my latest Sanders County Ledger column here.
Sunday’s Scrips: September 2025
Whatcha Up To?:
- Free online writing workshops coming this winter! (More Below).
- Do you ever get obsessed with a particular writer? (More Below).
- Join us for Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club September 17, 2025 to discuss How to Read a Book by Monica Wood (More Below).
Online Winter Writing Workshops
My local library has been wanting me to do more writing workshops, but it’s hard to schedule, because our library is (thankfully) extremely full of programming already. We’ve agreed an online workshop might work best, especially in the harder month of February when people are starting to get cabin fever. There will be four sessions, all free and all online via Zoom, and anyone can attend. You can register to attend and have Zoom automatically remind you by checking out my Events Page or finding the events on Facebook.
Author Obsession
Last month I was tearing through Matt Haig books as quickly as possible. This month, I’m on to Alain de Botton. I first heard about Botton from Jane Friedman, a kind and brilliant woman who knows everything there is to know about publishing. She mentioned in one of her talks that she will always immediately buy anything by Alain de Botton, without even reading the dust jacket, and so began my deep dive. I’ve been thoroughly impressed by his book for kids, Happy Healthy Minds, which I’ve been reading with my littles and wish I’d had when I was young.
September Timed Writing Prompt Available Now!
Want a chance to have your work featured on my website, social media, Patreon and Substack accounts? Become a supporter and you’ll have access to my monthly timed writing prompt. Send me your unedited, timed writing response for your chance to be featured! Find the September prompt on Patreon or Substack.
Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club
Join us on Zoom September 17, 2025 at 6pm MT to discuss How to Read a Book by Monica Wood.
Monthly Book Talks!
Love to read but never know what to pick up? Check out my monthly videos for my local Thompson Falls Public Library here. Remember to Subscribe for free so you never miss one. Book talks: like book club, but shorter.
Readings
Did you know I occasionally remember to record readings of my published pieces. You can check out the latest one here. Be sure to Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!
Please forward this to those you think may enjoy it. As always, thanks for joining me. I appreciate you’re here.
NOTE: You can email me directly at sunday (at) sundaydutro (dot) com
Whatcha Readin’: Seasonal slide
Looking for your next great read? Check out my latest Whatcha Readin’ column in the Sanders County Ledger.
Rejections 08/01/25 – 08/31/25
Free Writing Workshops
In collaboration with Thompson Falls Public Library and The Sanders County Ledger, we’ll be bringing you free online writing workshops this February! Every Friday in February, join me on Zoom to do a quick five-minute writing prompt, followed by information about writing like editing, submitting, publishing, etc. What do you most want to learn about? What do you need help/resources with? Or maybe you just want to tune in and hang out with some writers from the comfort of your own home in the deepest part of winter!
All meetings are on Friday at 5PM PT / 6PM MT / 7pm CT / 8PM ET (Or Saturdays at Noon, if you’re joining from Australia!)
Please join us via Zoom:
And be sure to drop me line letting me know what you’re most hoping to get out of the sessions!
Libraries are the last bastion of democracy
Sunday’s Snapshots: Embrace the unexpected
Are you still working on expecting the unexpected, or have you moved to embracing it? Check out my latest column with The Sanders County Ledger here.
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