Dunes Review is an online literary magazine[1][2][3][4] based in northern Michigan. It is sponsored by both Michigan Writers[2][5][6] of Grand Traverse County, Michigan and the Glen Arbor Art Association of Leelanau County, Michigan.[7] The Beach Bards of Glen Arbor also contribute financially for the poetry prizes.[8]
| Categories | Literary journal |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Michigan Writers |
| Founder | Anne-Marie Oomen |
| Founded | 1996 |
| First issue | 1997 |
| Final issue | 2016 (print) |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Traverse City, Michigan |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 1545-3111 |
History edit
The Dunes Review Writing Project was launched in 1996 by local poet, playwright, and writing teacher, Anne-Marie Oomen. A key early focus of the magazine was on promoting regional writing and to raise consciousness about Northern Michigan writers. It also utilized art by local artists for its cover.[8] It was originally sponsored by Glen Arbor Arts Association and the Traverse City Arts Council with the financial support of a mini-grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs.[8] Their first issue was published in the spring of 1997.[9]
In 2002, there was a transition in management. The Glen Arbor Art Association began to share financial, advisory, and publication responsibilities with Michigan Writers (Traverse City).[10] Today, the magazine focuses on the best local as well as regional and national writers.[11][12]
Contributors edit
- Jim Daniels, poet and Brittingham Prize in Poetry recipient.[13][14]
- Nancy Eimers, poet and Whiting Writers' Award recipient.[15]
- Allison Leigh Peters, poet and University of Michigan Academy of American Poets Prize (undergrad) recipient.[14][16][17]
- Jack Ridl, poet and Gary Gildner Award recipient.[14][18]
- Teresa Scollon, poet and National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Literature recipient.[13][14][19]
- Diane Seuss, poet and Juniper Prize recipient.[4][13][14]
- Alison Swan, poet/essayist and Heekin Prize finalist.[3][14][20]
Contests edit
The magazine has held four distinct contests:
- The "Anne-Marie Oomen Poetry Prize" (2003–2006), an annual contest held for high school students.
- The "Leelanau Poetry Prize" (1997–2001), an annual poetry contest.
- The "William J. Shaw Memorial Prize for Poetry" (1997–present), an annual contest named for a professor of the literary arts from Northwestern Michigan College.[1][5][6][21]
- The "Youth Poetry Prize" (1997–2001), a poetry contest for poets under 18 years old.
Reviews edit
"A hearty appetite for literature can be sated with the latest Dunes Review journal and 2011 chapbooks by Denise R. Baker (poetry) and Joan Schmeichel (short fiction) — all published by Michigan Writers." --Glen Arbor Sun[22]
References edit
- ^ a b "William J. Shaw Poetry Prize Winners". Interlochen.Org (Public Radio). 2010-04-02. Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
- ^ a b "Michigan Writers". Poets.org (The Academy of American Poets). Retrieved 2012-07-11.
- ^ a b "Poet and Essayist Alison Swan". Michigan State University Libraries. 2002-09-27. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
- ^ a b "Publications and Prizes". PW.org (Poetry & Writers magazine). 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
- ^ a b "Entertainment in Brief". Record-Eagle. 2012-02-10. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
- ^ a b Morris, Kristine. "Michigan Writers stay true to mission." Grand Traverse Insider. April 22, 2010.
- ^ Dunes Review. WorldCat.org. OCLC 52487703. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
- ^ a b c Spaulding, Holly. "Dunes Review." The Glen Arbor Sun. June 1, 2000.
- ^ The Dunes Review: A Publication of Regional Poetry and Creative Nonfiction. Volume 1 Number 1. Spring, 1997.
- ^ Dunes Review: Poetry and Nonfiction of Northwestern Lower Michigan. Volume 6 Michigan Season Special Edition. Summer 2002.
- ^ "Michigan Writers - MW Publications". Michwriters.org. Archived from the original on 2012-06-18. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
- ^ "Glen Arbor Art Association - Dunes Review". Glenarborart.org. Archived from the original on 2011-09-08. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
- ^ a b c The Dunes Review. Volume 15 Issue 2.
- ^ a b c d e f The Dunes Review. Volume 16 Issue 1. Winter, 2012.
- ^ The Dunes Review. Volume 16 Issue 2. Summer, 2012.
- ^ "The Hopwood Awards" (PDF). The University of Michigan. pp. 6, 17. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 24, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
- ^ "Allison Leigh Peters". MuzzleMagazine.com (online magazine). Retrieved 2012-07-11.
- ^ "Jack Ridl Wins Award". Hope.edu. 2012-04-13. Archived from the original on 2012-09-22. Retrieved 2012-07-14.
- ^ Morris, Kristine. "Local Poet wins NEA Grant." Grand Traverse Insider. December 14, 2010.
- ^ Dunes Review. Volume 15 Issue 1.
- ^ "Books/Travel in Brief". Record-Eagle.com (newspaper). 2012-02-05. Retrieved 2012-07-11.
- ^ Stinson, Pat. "Buy local, read local". Glen Arbor Sun. January 23, 2012.