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Bluestem Writer’s Workshop Features Author Stephanie Grace Whitson

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The Bluestem Writer’s Workshop will feature award-winning and best-selling novelist Stephanie Grace Whitson, author of 30 books. Stephanie Grace Whitson began playing with imaginary friends (i.e., writing fiction) when an abandoned pioneer cemetery near the Whitson’s country home provided not only a hands-on history lesson for her four homeschooled children but 6605686-258x400also a topic of personal study. In 2014, Whitson celebrated her twentieth year as a published novelist. For a complete list of her book titles go to www.stephaniewhitson.com.

All writers from novice to advanced are welcome to participate in the Bluestem Writer’s Workshop at the Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park Saturday, June 25, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. This is a place inspired one-day workshop where writers will discover their stories during directed writing and reading sessions held at the Immigrant House Museum, Country Mennonite Church, and Epp Barn. 

A traditional Faspa Lunch will be served over the noon hour when Whitson will speak. She will also conduct one of the writing sessions during the workshop. An author’s book table will be available for book signing as well.         

Participants may register by emailing mshannon.siebert@gmail.com or call 402-723-4632. The registration fee is $45 and the deadline is June 11. More information on the event can be viewed at www.hendersonheritage.org under the events tab. The workshop is sponsored by the Bluestem Bookclub and all proceeds will go towards the Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park.Â