Today’s show:
- Amy Butcher is an award-winning essayist and the author of Mothertrucker (Little A, 2021), a book that explores the real-life consequences of female terror as well as abusive relationships. America’s silent sexual violence epidemic juxtaposed against the landscape of the remote northern part of Alaska. She divides her days between Alaska in the state of Alaska and Ohio. She will be a teacher at the 48 Writers of Tutka Bay Retreat starting in October while she is living in Sitka instructing at the Fine Arts Camp.
From 49 Writers about Tutka Bay Writers Retreat
Information about the Tutka Bay Retreat Experience
The generative retreat for writers blends workshops, writing in class readings, discussion, and readings and free time to explore the stunning natural setting or focus on writing. The weekend of inspiration and instruction will be held in the Tutka Bay Lodge. Tutka Bay Lodge, named by Fodor in 2012 as one of the world’s most desirable places to stay. Tutka Bay is a remote and rugged fjord, characterized by high mountains, unspoiled beaches, an old growth forest and dramatic tidal changes. To reach it, you travel by plane or car to the fisherman’s town of Homer located on the Kenai Peninsula (225 miles south of Anchorage) and then take an hour-long water taxi ride over Kachemak Bay. While you travel, you’ll see a variety water and shore birds There is also the possibility of seeing orcas, sea otters and the humpbacks.
Bostin Christopher moderates the chat. Juneau Afternoon broadcasts every day at 3:00 p.m. in the morning on KTOO as well as KAUK and KAUK. It is rebroadcast starting at 7:07 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.
Guests:
- Amy Butcher, Writer and essayist
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Juneau Afternoon is a production by the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher created the show today with the help of Erin Tripp.
