Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 16h

Congrats to Lit Fest alumni James Bird on the publication of WOLF CLUB, about 3 kids who search for an elusive wolf, and to Lori Haskins Houran on the PB publication of THE WOOFMORE ON THIN ICE, about a luxury hotel for dogs, co-written w/ Donna Gephart & illustrated by Josh Cleland

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats! @levacrosen.bsky.social’s Evander Mills series follows a 1950s detective taking on cases related to the queer community. #4 MIRAGE CITY, out now, #3 ROUGH PAGES out in PB. In @hankphillippiryan.bsky.social’s ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS, a glam book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase.

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 4d

Congrats to Lit Festers with new work! Moh Afdhaal published “The Kaiju in the Room” with Razzle Dazzle Cafe (Substack&YouTube); Denise Granniss published an excerpt of THE PLAGUE SHIP with @embarklitjournal.bsky.social; & @chadpoetforhire.bsky.social published 4 poems with A Thin Slice of Anxiety

1 2

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 5d

Oct 6 2:30-5 @leannareneehieber.bsky.social, AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC, @wickedgoodbooks.bsky.social. Oct 10 7pm Ally Russell, author of middle-grade MYSTERY JAMES DIGS HER OWN GRAVE, @copperdogbooks.bsky.social. Oct 22 7-9 @stgibson.bsky.social, author of Savage Blooms, @nocturnesalem.bsky.social.

3 5

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 8d

Jennifer Martelli, talented poet & dedicated literary citizen, passed away last week. Jenn was a Salem Athenaeum trustee and friend of Lit Fest; past committee member and many-time panelist, including earlier this month. We will miss Jenn's strong poetry, sharp humor, and literary friendship.

1 1

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 8d

Congrats to Lit Fest alums @painternik.bsky.social & @scottymagoon.bsky.social! LOVE STAYS STRONG, written Paula Schneider & illustrated by Nicole, is about the strength of a family's love. Scott’s THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME’s presents a loving example of a community supporting each other.

2

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 10d

Today is National Coffee Day! Enjoy a coffee-cup read by Matt Yost from Lit Fest partner @fiveminutelit.bsky.social - short enough to read while you're sipping your first (fifth?) cup.

1

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 10d

Congrats Lit Fest alum @peculiaritea.bsky.social @chuckwendig.bsky.social & studiohoffmann.bsky.social on Kayla's EXTRAORDINARY QUESTS FOR AMATEUR WISHES & (PB) PRACTICAL RULES FOR CURSED WITCHES; Chuck's (PB) MONSTER MOVIE!; & PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY, by Kimberly Wilson & illustrated by Mark.

3 4

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 12d

The Salem Athenaeum presents the Salem Lit Fest in September, and so much more all year! Tomorrow - free tours at 11 and 1. Quiet writing Tuesday at 9, and for four weekend nights in October at 5:30 and 7, parlor magic with Evan Northrup. salemathenaeum.net

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 13d

Congrats to Lit Fest alums Halle Butler, @maddieday.bsky.social @missdahlelama.dahliaadler.com (editor) and @rajanilarocca.bsky.social on the recent publications!

1 3

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 13d

Congrats to Lit Fest alum Piper CJ on publication of A FROZEN PYRE, @niclesperance.bsky.social on publication of A SPELL TO WAKE THE DEAD, @kyliu99.bsky.social on inclusion in DEEP MAGIC III, & @catherineyuwrites.bsky.social on publication of THE DEVIL’S IN THE DANCERS.

1 3

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 15d

Congrats to @marjankamali.bsky.social on the PB publication of THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN (Aug) @tehlorkay.bsky.social on the publication of THE BETTER TO EAT YOU WITH (today) & the PB publication of IT HAPPENED TO ANNA (Aug) & to @aptshadow.bsky.social on the publication of THE HUNGRY GODS (Aug)

1

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you to everyone who supported Salem Lit Fest 2025, including these amazing donors!

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks to supporters & collaborators Salem Main Streets, building community in Salem; the Salem Five Foundation, supporting orgs making a positive impact; the Essex National Heritage Area, preserving cultural heritage; & the Peabody Essex Museum, celebrating creativity, collecting art & culture.

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks to sponsors & collaborators Theater in the Open, bringing free theater to Newburyport; @fiveminutelit.bsky.social, publishing micromemoirs; Molecule, publishing all genres 50 words or less; & Coffee Time Bakeshop, serving the North Shore for 30+ years. P.S. APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS ARE BACK.

1

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks 2025 sponsors & collaborators St. Peter's-San Pedro's, a welcoming, bilingual community of faith; Mass Center for the Book, promoting literacy & libraries; @northshorebank.bsky.social w/ locations in MA & NH; & Salem Maritime National Historical Park, with 12 structures & a visitors' center.

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you to sponsors & supporters Punto Urban Art Museum, a social justice art program in Salem's El Punto neighborhood; The House of the Seven Gables, offering house tours & programming; Recorded Books, audiobook publisher spanning fiction & nonfiction; & indie movie theater Cinema Salem!

1

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks to Lit Fest 2025 supporters & collaborators Salem Cultural Council, supporting creative orgs in Salem; the Salem YMCA, promoting healthy minds and bodies; @salemstate.bsky.social, preparing students to contribute to a global society; and @wickedgoodbooks.bsky.social, Salem's indie bookstore!

1

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you to @writerjalvarez.bsky.social for being 2025's ONE BOOK ONE SALEM author! Thanks to Keja Valens for interviewing Julia & to Keja & Ana Brea for leading book discussions! Look for Julia's poetry collection VISITATIONS, poems drawn from across her life, coming in April!

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you @dougmost.bsky.social and @michelleyoung.bsky.social for joining us for SAVING CIVILIZATION at Salem Lit Fest 2025! Catch Doug The James Library in Norwell October 5 at 2, and Michelle at the New Hampshire Book Festival in Concord October 4 at 3:45!

1 1

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you to Skyla Arndt, Rory Power and @shvetathakrar.com for joining us for FANTASY WITH TEETH at Salem Lit Fest 2025!

1 1

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you to Aashna Avachat, Adriana Mather, Ali Novak and @beccapodos.bsky.social for joining us for GET SWOONY IN SALEM!

1

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you Catherine Newman and Weike Wang for joining us for WRITE AWAY: Fiction on Vacation. Catch Catherine October 25 at Boston Book Fest. Find Weike's short story "Girl Talk" in the pages of Harper's September issue (available to read free online).

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you @juliettefay.bsky.social @healeyjane.bsky.social and Galina Vromen for being part of TOP SECRET. Catch Juliette Thu 9-18 at 7 p.m. Tufts Library/Weymouth. Find Jane Wed 10-1 at 7 Westwood Library. Keep an eye on Galina's website (link in image) for upcoming appearances.

salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks @bdavis-author.bsky.social & Marilyn Simon Rothstein & Domenica Ruta & Patricia Santomasso & sarasounds.bsky.social for joining us for CONFLICT, CAMARADERIE & COMEDY: Mothers + Daughters in Contemporary Fiction. Miss them in Salem? Visit their socials&sites to learn where to catch them next!