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Play off the Page review of Poet Robert Hass
This Post written by Mary Aalgaard and originally published on her Play off the Page Blog Quote of the Day: Figure out what is in you and how to make it sing. Robert Hass as he spoke to an audience at
Beyond the Bricks Project
BEHIND THE BRICKS, a collaboration between the Crossing Arts Alliance and the Crow Wing County Jail, was designed to bring access to the arts as a vehicle for communication to a traditionally underserved audience. Instruction to develop artistic skills in
How To Do A Successful Booksigning by Author L.J. Martin
To some authors, they’re about as much fun as a root canal. Booksignings, after the initial ego gratification of a first book, are a unique form of torture where one sits astride a cold metal chair in a corner of
Western Writers of America 2014 National Convention
Krista Rolfzen Soukup, owner of Blue Cottage Agency, presented ‘Steps to Successful Book Marketing’ along with New York Times best-selling author H. Alan Day, co-author with his sister Sandra Day O’Connor of Lazy B, and Lynn Wiese Sneyd, founder of
Blue Cottage Agency welcomes Student Intern Tori Davis
Blue Cottage Agency welcomes University of Arizona student intern Tori Davis. Tori is a junior at the University of Arizona studying business and psychology where she is an Eller College of Management Ambassador. She is an honor graduate of
Jodi Schwen book launch and book signing event, Northern Comfort: The Musings of Jacqueline Pine Savage
Please join us in celebrating Jodi Schwen’s new book Northern Comfort: The Musings of Jacqueline Pine Savage, on Thursday, June 12 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Q Gallery in Brainerd. The Q Gallery is located in the Franklin Art Center,
Former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins visits Brainerd
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins held a reading at Central Lakes College in Brainerd Minnesota as part of Verse Like Water, the visiting poet program of CLL, in conjunction with The Crossing Arts Alliance. “Poetry is for everybody. It
Krista Rolfzen Soukup
Publicist and Owner
Blue Cottage Agency was founded by Krista Rolfzen Soukup in 2009. Krista is a literary publicist and Owner of Blue Cottage Agency.
Some Nice Words
“When I needed a publicist to help promote my book, The Lily of the West, I found there were quite a few available, but upon discovering the highly recommended Krista Rolfzen Soukup and Blue Cottage Agency, there was no need to look further. Krista is reliable, creative, ethical and well connected. She personifies that elusive quality of being a straight-shooter who is kind and non-judgmental. She’s been a tremendous help to me and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Simply the best.”
Author The Lily of the West, Five Star Publishing March 2019
Latest News From Blue Cottage Agency
JD March US 2015 Book Tour
Announcing The Author JD March U.S. Book Tour dates and venues June 24 – July 11, 2015 Event: June 24-June 28 Western Writers of America Convention, Lubbock, Texas June 29, Santa Fe Public Library, Southside Branch Presentation, Southside Branch 6599 Jaguar
Nancy Plain on Charlotte’s Web, her writing and the birds of John James Audubon
Some Pig!” These many decades later, I can still hear the emphasis in my mother’s voice as she read aloud these words from E. B. White’s masterpiece, Charlotte’s Web. This is the book that I “hero worship.” For who can
Candace Simar releases fifth novel, SHELTERBELTS
Award Winning author Candace Simar, celebrates the release of Shelterbelts, her fifth historical novel, at The Franklin Arts Center on Saturday, May 16, from 1pm to 3:30 pm. There will be a short reading at 2pm. The reception is free
Tucson Festival of Books 2015
TUCSON FESTIVAL of BOOKS, March 2015, Tucson, Arizona, University of Arizona. Krista Rolfzen Soukup was a featured presenter along with best-selling author David Henry Sterry and Lisa Dietlin, a national recognized strategist and author, presented ‘The Inside Scoop From Book Marketing
Poetry on the Wall 2015 Winners Announced
DONNA SALLI WINS POETRY ON THE WALL 2015 The Crossing Arts Alliance “Poetry on the Wall 2015” event was celebrated with a reception, poetry reading and announcement of the winners at the Franklin Arts Center on February 21. The event
Poetry on the Wall 2015
The Crossing Arts Alliance will host Poetry on the Wall 2015 Reading and Reception featuring the poetry of twenty-one selected regional poets and a presentation by award-winning author Norita Dittberner-Jax, Saturday, February 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at
Latest News From Blue Cottage Agency
JD March US 2015 Book Tour
Announcing The Author JD March U.S. Book Tour dates and venues June 24 – July 11, 2015 Event: June 24-June 28 Western Writers of America Convention, Lubbock, Texas June 29, Santa Fe Public Library, Southside Branch Presentation, Southside Branch 6599 Jaguar
Nancy Plain on Charlotte’s Web, her writing and the birds of John James Audubon
Some Pig!” These many decades later, I can still hear the emphasis in my mother’s voice as she read aloud these words from E. B. White’s masterpiece, Charlotte’s Web. This is the book that I “hero worship.” For who can
Candace Simar releases fifth novel, SHELTERBELTS
Award Winning author Candace Simar, celebrates the release of Shelterbelts, her fifth historical novel, at The Franklin Arts Center on Saturday, May 16, from 1pm to 3:30 pm. There will be a short reading at 2pm. The reception is free
Tucson Festival of Books 2015
TUCSON FESTIVAL of BOOKS, March 2015, Tucson, Arizona, University of Arizona. Krista Rolfzen Soukup was a featured presenter along with best-selling author David Henry Sterry and Lisa Dietlin, a national recognized strategist and author, presented ‘The Inside Scoop From Book Marketing
Poetry on the Wall 2015 Winners Announced
DONNA SALLI WINS POETRY ON THE WALL 2015 The Crossing Arts Alliance “Poetry on the Wall 2015” event was celebrated with a reception, poetry reading and announcement of the winners at the Franklin Arts Center on February 21. The event
Poetry on the Wall 2015
The Crossing Arts Alliance will host Poetry on the Wall 2015 Reading and Reception featuring the poetry of twenty-one selected regional poets and a presentation by award-winning author Norita Dittberner-Jax, Saturday, February 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at