Susitna Writer's Voice August 8, 2021 - "The Place", by Mike Nickols
This Susitna Writer’s Voice is by Mike Nickols and is called “The Place”. In this piece, Mike shares his story of his family’s long search for their property in Alaska.
Susitna Writer's Voice
Susitna Writer’s Voice is KTNA’s weekly showcase of writing and storytelling from the Upper Susitna Valley and beyond. In short, locally produced episodes, writers and community members share fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, memoirs, interviews, student work, science features, and collaborative pieces. The series celebrates diverse voices, creativity, lived experience, and the stories that connect the community.
Susitna Writer's Voice July 18, 2021 - "Frappuchino and Altitude - A Case Study", by Travis Baldwin
Travis Baldwin reads his piece “Frappuchino and Altitude – A Case Study”. Travis is a climbing ranger on Denali and wrote this tribute to Dave Weber who is retiring from
Susitna Writer's Voice (from the archives) - "Building an Alaskan life: A decade to cherish”, by Katie Writer
This Susitna Writer’s Voice is from the archives. The piece is from 2014 and is Katie’s story on her love of piloting and her family.
Susitna Writer's Voice (from the archives) - "The Education of a Novice Packrafter", by Willi Prittie
This Susitna Writer’s Voice is from the archives. Recorded in 2014, the piece is “The Education of a Novice Packrafter” by Willi Prittie. Listen here.
Susitna Writer's Voice May 30, 2021 - "Fourth World" pt2, by Iver Arnegard
In this non-fiction piece, Iver describes a visit to a Palestinian refugee camp. This is the second part of a 2-part story. You can listen to part 1 here.
Susitna Writer's Voice May 23, 2021 - "Fourth World" pt.1, by Iver Arnegard
In this non-fiction piece, Iver describes a visit to a Palestinian refugee camp. This is the first part of a 2-part story.
Susitna Writer's Voice (from the archives), "Spring in the Bog", by Robin Song.
This Susitna Writer’s Voice was a Natural Observations by Robin Song originally aired in 2016. To hear the audio and see the images follow this link.
Susitna Writer’s Voice (from the archives) - "In the woods in Talkeetna", by Maureen Chambrone
This story by Maureen was originally aired in 2014. Click here to see original post and listen to the audio.
Susitna Writer’s Voice May 2, 2021 – “The Melting” part 2, by the Talkeetna Writer’s Group
The Talkeetna Writers Group wrote and recorded a collaborative story about break up on another planet. It’s a tale told by Alaskans so a dog is one of the heroes.