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S. K. Kruse reads “Democracy: POV” at Arkana Literary Magazine Issue 17 Launch Party
“Democracy: POV,” in which an alien invader of Earth contemplates the perils and wonders of democracy, will be published April, 2025 in Arkana Literary Magazine, Issue 17. Looking forward to meeting the editors, writers, and illustrators who put together this gem of a literary mag.
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Winners of the 3rd Annual Liminal Essay Contest Announced!
Get ready for the paparazzi! The 3rd Annual Liminal Essay Contest winners will be announced May 1st! 1st-3rd place winners for high school and college contests can be found here.
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3rd Annual Liminal Essay Contest Now Open!
Have your students submit their essays by March 31st! See details here.
Tales From the Liminal Study Edition $.99 Pre-Order Now Available!
For a limited time, the Tales From the Liminal Study Edition e-book will be available for $.99! Take advantage of this offer until April 7th. Paperback edition available at the discounted price of $4.99, April 1st through April 7th!
A Breath of Fresh Art
A Breath of Fresh Art, produced by the acclaimed Katherine Kramer at Primrose Retreat, will feature the theme of Democracy in Life & Art. Audience members will follow maps around an historic farmstead to take in performances and view art installations by more than two dozen dancers, musicians, spoken word artists, and visual artists from Dane County and the Driftless Area arts community.
The Ramshackle Raconteurs, comprised of writers Alex Bledsoe, Matt Geiger, and S. K. Kruse, will converge on stage to present Democracy: POV, a look at democracy through the lens of parenting, pirates, fascists, and aliens!
Allison Vernon Wins 2nd Annual Liminal Essay Contest!
Congratulations to Allison Vernon of the University of Missouri for winning the 2nd annual Liminal Essay Contest with her essay, “Charon’s Forgotten Humanity." Read here.
2nd Annual Liminal Essay Contest Entries Due
Liminal Essay Scholarships due February 29th! See https://www.skkruse.com/liminalscholarship for details.
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UM Honors College: Liminality and Literature of the Fantastical
S. K. Kruse discusses liminality in Tales From the Liminal with Dr. Timothy Carson’s University of Missouri Honors Class: Liminality and Literature of the Fantastical.
Liminality Guild Presentation
S. K. Kruse will present on the role of the liminal in the creative process for the Guild for Engaged Liminality. Watch the 13-min presentation here!
Tales From the Liminal Audiobook Released!
Deuxmers releases the Tales From the Liminal audiobook today! Listen to a 5-minute sample here. Available on multiple audiobook platforms.
The Liminal Essay Contest Winner AnnounceD!
Congratulations to Allison Vernon of the University of Missouri for winning the 2nd Annual Liminal Essay Contest with her excellent essay, “Charon’s Forgotten Humanity." Read here.
WPR Newsmakers Interview
Ezra Wall of Wisconsin Public Radio interviews S. K. Kruse about her new short story collection, "Tales From the Liminal."
WPR central Time Interview
Rob Ferrett of WPR’s “Central Time” interviews S. K. Kruse about her new collection of short stories, “Tales From the Liminal.”
Tales From the Liminal Book Launch
Book launch for Tales From the Liminal by S. K. Kruse, Saturday, November 13, 5-7 P.M. at Kismet Book Shop, Verona, WI.
WORT “8 O'Clock Buzz” Interview
Kai Brito interviews author S. K. Kruse about her new book, "Tales From the Liminal" on WORT's 8 O'Clock Morning Buzz show.
Deuxmers Publishing Releases "Tales From the Liminal" by S. K. Kruse
S. K. Kruse is pleased to announce Deuxmers Publishing has released her first collection of short stories, Tales From the Liminal! Find out more here.
Breath of Fresh Art
S. K. Kruse reads “Summoned by a Star” from her upcoming book, Tales From the Liminal, at Breath of Fresh Art.
2021 Soul-Making Keats Awards Ceremony
S. K. Kruse reads an excerpt from her award-winning novel, That Which Remains, at the National League of American Pen Women’s 2021 Soul-Making Keats Awards Ceremony.