Dunes Review
| 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 |
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 to the poetry prizes.[8]
History
[edit | edit source]The Dunes Review Writing Project was launched in 1996 by local poet, playwright, and writing teacher, Anne-Marie Oomen. The magazine's key early focus was on promoting regional writing and raising awareness about Northern Michigan writers, as well as utilizing art by local artists for its cover.[8] It was originally sponsored by the 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 not only on the best local writers, but also regional and national writers.[11][12]
Contributors
[edit | edit source]- 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 | edit source]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 | edit source]"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
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- ^ a b Morris, Kristine. "Michigan Writers stay true to mission." Grand Traverse Insider. April 22, 2010.
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- ^ 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.
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- ^ 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.
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- ^ Morris, Kristine. "Local Poet wins NEA Grant." Grand Traverse Insider. December 14, 2010.
- ^ Dunes Review. Volume 15 Issue 1.
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- ^ Stinson, Pat. "Buy local, read local". Glen Arbor Sun. January 23, 2012.