Events

Postponed to 5/15!

A workshop for readers and writers of all levels and interests (fiction, poetry, nonfiction) focusing on fiction as a way to explore writing inspired by a deep connection to the natural world. Maryann will lead exercises on writing with the senses and developing the essentials of story – especially the all-important role of description in creating a strong sense of place.

For every copy of Land Marks purchased during Maryann's April-May 2025 donation campaign, 100% of her author proceeds will go to environmental organizations, including MiCAN. We recommend purchasing via BookShop here, but you can purchase the book wherever you choose!

Land Marks is a story of friendship, hope, and resistance — a timely story of deep connection to place — as the call to “Drill, baby, drill!” returns and Big Oil & Gas makes big plans for all of our places.

About the Author

Maryann Lesert writes about people and place in equal measure. Her first novel, Base Ten (Feminist Press, 2009) featured an astrophysicist’s quest for self, aided by Lake Michigan’s forested dunes and the stars. Land Marks grew from two years of boots-on-well-sites research on fracking. Before novels, Maryann wrote plays, including three full-lengths, five one-acts, and collaborations with a memoirist and a local symphony. Maryann lives in west Michigan where she teaches writing, enjoys time spent in the natural world (shared with family and friends), and writes by the big lake.

Register below and you'll receive a link to join the meeting from Zoom. To help support our ability to host events like these, please consider donating $10 per registration.