Lynn Lovegreen
YA historicals in Alaska

Note: This is a reboot of last year’s blog post, with two additional books. It’s Jewish American Heritage Month! Learn more about this...

Talkeetna is a gem of a small town in Alaska. It is between Anchorage and Denali National Park and Preserve on the Parks Highway, making...

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Learn more about this celebration and the Smithsonian's...

My husband and I recently went to Missouri to see the eclipse and visit with family. The eclipse was truly awesome, and I’m so glad I saw...

April is National Poetry Month! Although I’m not a poet, I believe that poetry is important in our lives. Poetry has touched my soul...

April 7-13 is National Library Week, and Right to Read Day is April 8, so it’s the perfect time to show our support for libraries. If you...

April is School Library Month! As you know, I’m a big fan of libraries. They have sustained me through my entire life, and a significant...

The best April Fool’s Day prank I know took place in Sitka in 1974. Here’s the story: Sitka is a beautiful small town in Southeast...

It's break up in Southcentral Alaska, the time when the snow and ice start to melt. The roads are full of slush, puddles, and potholes....

I love historical fiction—no surprise there, since I often write it! There’s something about immersing myself in a novel that makes it...

You’ve probably heard of the Iditarod, the thousand-mile sled dog race that is a big deal in Alaska and sometimes beyond. (See my...

Fur Rondy is the winter festival that Anchorage puts on every year. (Learn more about it in my previous post at...

I’ve been writing seriously for about 18 years. (Before that, I dabbled, but didn’t write on a regular basis.) Like many writers, I’ve...

I usually write posts about books to read during Black History Month. (See   https://www.lynnlovegreen.com/post/books-for-black-history-m...

Looking for something fun to do for this Valentine's month? My local romance writing group, AKRWA, is hosting an event with the Alaska...

As you probably know, I’m a big library supporter. My parents were readers, took us to the local library often, and my mom volunteered in...

Every group of people has its quirks. We Alaskans do, too. Here are a few that I’ve come across lately. Ice Cream Alaskans per capita eat...

We've been lucky to have several days of hoarfrost here in Southcentral Alaska. According to Accuweather, "...frost or hoarfrost forms...

Lots of important events in Alaska history happened in January. For example, Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959. Another...

I choose a watchword for each year, giving me a focus for those twelve months. Last year’s word was Time, and it helped me to define...