Susitna Writer's Voice--"Summer on the Farm", by Grete Lewis Perkins
We’re remembering John Baker with “Summer on the Farm”, by Grete Lewis Perkins, which originally aired in 2004. Grete’s “A Sense of Place” essays were heard regularly on KTNA. Here
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--"Fishing for Pike", by Katie Writer
It’s July and in years past we have typically connected with lots of various fish species on our line. Usually we celebrate spring with Dolly Varden and Trout fishing
Susitna Writer's Voice--"Talkeetna Summer", by Robin Song
The rich world of nature in the mid-summer of the northern Susitna Valley. This program first aired in 2011.
Susitna Writer's Voice--"Kingfishers", by Robin Song
The unmistakable, uncommon bird with unusual nesting habits. Originally aired in 2006.
Susitna Writer's Voice--"Swans at Dawn", by Robin Song
Recently I experienced the realization of a long-held dream, and looking back over the circumstances that led up to it, on one hand it seemed almost impossibly complicated, and on
Susitna Writer's Voice--"The Squirrel and the Hawk", by Robin Song
Spring seemed to progress slowly, this year. I wasn’t complaining; I was enjoying daily ski treks and my two dogs were downright delirious to still be running everywhere in the
Susitna Writer's Voice--"Whoever Said the Wilderness is a Quiet Place?", by Maureen Chambrone
This one has to be listened to…the voices of the birds and animals can’t be captured in text! Talkeetna resident Maureen Chambrone recorded the soundscape of her canoe path down
Susitna Writer's Voice--Escape to the Slow Lane, by Maureen Chambrone
On a drive to Anchorage, Maureen reflects on last summer’s 1100 miles by canoe in the Alaskan wilderness, recording bird song.
Susitna Writer's Voice--"Dusty Pallet", by Sandy Shoulders
New Mexico is “Land of Enchantment” according to inspired and proud self assessment. To many that is true, but to truly engage one must love the dusty palette. It is