Lara Tupper

Thanks to Blake Reichenbach and Inkwell Insights for this refreshing conversation about writers supporting writers. I spoke with Blake about my next novel, AT THE CENTER (Regal House Publishing, 2027), the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers, writing rituals, Claire Keegan, Herman Melville, Oprah Winfrey, Maine and of course, Barry Manilow.

(I'm honored to be the first Fanilow on the podcast!)

Show notes: "Lara Tupper's upcoming novel, AT THE CENTER, is a fresh take on the topics of banned books and literary taboos. While it won't be available for readers until 2027, she has a wealth of work and wisdom to tide us over until then. In this delightful interview, Tupper's sensitive spirit and nurturing insights shine through. As a writer and writing coach with a teaching background, she has worked with writers at all stages of the process and experience levels, and it has all worked to solidify her love of story and the value it brings to the world."

Listen here.

Welcome to the brave new world! I'm glad the Authors Guild offers this option. My novel, At the Center, forthcoming from Regal House Publishing in 2027, imagines an AI-centered world where all printed books are banned. I wish it wasn't so prescient. I just registered my previous books. (AG members can that here.)

Best holiday present ever! It's with great joy that I can announce: My speculative-literary novel, At the Center, in which Paper Bans make books taboo, will be published by Regal House Publishing in 2027. Thank you to the team at RHP!

Still a few spaces left in my Winter Workshop Series (online): Five Tuesdays (6:00 - 8:00 pm ET) from Jan. 21 - Feb. 18, 2025.

Feedback from recent participants:

"Just terrific."

"Lara's guidance is gentle yet thorough. She's an experienced writing mentor who will inspire you."

"I so appreciate the work on my specific piece, but I enjoyed learning and thinking about the craft of writing and ways to explore even more."

"The workshop sharpened my desire to write, gave me more confidence and helped me focus on making my writing more compelling. I'm very much looking forward to the next one!"

"What an amazing opportunity. We helped each other as writers and readers."

"The best part of the workshop series was Lara's gentle, positive guidance and support. There was great camaraderie, which made the experience invaluable."

"Enough about your chickens already!"

Glad to have this article, "Giving Back," in the latest issue of The B Magazine (Winter 2024). It's an excellent time to consider volunteer opportunities in the Shire (and beyond). I interviewed many passionate volunteers and nonprofit leaders for this piece-- thank you for your time and dedication! (There are over 1,200 nonprofits in our county.) Find resources and guidance HERE in The B.

My short story, "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover," was published on November 6 by the Youth Branch of the Writers for Democratic Action in their TRUTH ANTHOLOGY (pages 23-5). Thank you to editors Bella Rotker and Elizabeth Hsu. And thanks to Paul Simon.

Join me for the Fall Workshop Series (online), a five-week workshop for prose writers with work in progress. Submissions open! Accountability, friendly support, community, updates about my pet hens. A chance to re-commit to your project (and writing practice) this fall. Details here. Workshop starts October 1.

Thank you, Aruni Nan Futuronsky. This means a lot. Aruni is a brilliant teacher, writer, coach. She's been a mentor to me in so many ways.

My next free workshop (Pick Up the Pen) will be July 18 at the Otis Library, Otis, MA. Details here.

Thanks, kind participant! And thanks to generous grants from Local Cultural Councils in Berkshire and Hampshire Counties and the Massachusetts Cultural Council, I'll present 19 FREE workshops in 2024. Pre-registeration required; space is limited. Please see summer/fall schedule here (more coming soon).

Thanks for all the hometown love! And thanks to Robert Mitchell for this lovely recap in the Boothbay Register.