In the writing within, you will find a variety of subjects and styles. And through them all, you will find that we are writers who know the length of the winter, the heat of the summer and the short breath-taking springs and autumns of Minnesota. Click the above link for a more in depth look at our past Talking Sticks and for purchasing information
The Jackpine Writers’ Bloc is native to Minnesota. We are a writing group as well as a publishing company. Our literary journal, The Talking Stick, has become a state-wide publishing ground for amateur and experienced writers alike. Our goal in publishing writers is simple – we publish to encourage solid writing that shows promise, creativity and brilliance.
The Talking Stick is a Minnesotan collaboration of poetry, creative nonfiction and fiction and awards a cash prize in each category. It is written and entirely produced by writers who at least have close ties to Minnesota. There is no reading fee and we work daily to keep it that way – come over to our official website for The Jackpine Writers’ Bloc to find out more about our non profit organization. We survive entirely on donations, grants and book sales to bring you the Talking Stick every year as well as workshops and writing events.
The Talking Stick
Volume 31
Escapes
Poetry Winner
“Christmas Train Set”
by Beth Spencer
Creative Nonfiction Winner
“Life Alert”
by Tara Flaherty Guy
Fiction Winner
“Passed Tense”
by Tara Flaherty Guy