''Dunes Review'' is an online
literary magazine
A literary magazine is a periodical devoted to literature in a broad sense. Literary magazines usually publish short stories, poetry, and essays, along with literary criticism, book reviews, biographical profiles of authors, interviews and letter ...
based in northern Michigan. It is sponsored by both Michigan Writers
[Morris, Kristine. "Michigan Writers stay true to mission." ''Grand Traverse Insider''. April 22, 2010.] of
Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Grand Traverse County ( ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population was 95,238, making it the largest county in Northern Michigan. Its county seat is Traverse City. The county is part of the Trave ...
and the Glen Arbor Art Association of
Leelanau County, Michigan. The Beach Bards of Glen Arbor also contribute financially for the poetry prizes.
[Spaulding, Holly. "Dunes Review." ''The Glen Arbor Sun''. June 1, 2000.]
History
The ''Dunes Review'' Writing Project was launched in 1996 by local
poet,
playwright
A playwright or dramatist is a person who writes plays.
Etymology
The word "play" is from Middle English pleye, from Old English plæġ, pleġa, plæġa ("play, exercise; sport, game; drama, applause"). The word "wright" is an archaic English ...
, 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.
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.
Their first issue was published in the spring of 1997.
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). Today, the magazine focuses on the best local as well as regional and national writers.
Contributors
*
Jim Daniels
James Raymond Daniels (born 1956 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American poet and writer.
He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, the writer Kristin Kovacic.
Life and work
Daniels was on the faculty of the creative writing program at Carnegie Mello ...
, poet and
Brittingham Prize in Poetry recipient.
[''The Dunes Review''. Volume 15 Issue 2.][''The Dunes Review''. Volume 16 Issue 1. Winter, 2012.]
*
Nancy Eimers
Nancy Eimers (born 1954 Chicago) is an American poet.
Life
She graduated from Indiana University with an M.A., from the University of Arizona with an M.F.A., and from the University of Houston with a Ph.D. She teaches at Western Michigan Universi ...
, poet and
Whiting Writers' Award recipient.
* Allison Leigh Peters, poet and University of Michigan
Academy of American Poets Prize (undergrad) recipient.
*
Jack Ridl
Jack Ridl (born April 10, 1944) is an American poet, and was a professor of English at Hope College.
Life and career
Ridl's father, Charles "Buzz" Ridl, coached basketball at Westminster College, Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh. Ri ...
, poet and Gary Gildner Award recipient.
* Teresa Scollon, poet and
National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Literature recipient.
*
Diane Seuss, poet and Juniper Prize recipient.
* Alison Swan, poet/essayist and Heekin Prize finalist.
Contests
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.
* The "Youth Poetry Prize" (1997–2001), a poetry contest for poets under 18 years old.
Reviews
"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''
[Stinson, Pat.]
Buy local, read local
. ''Glen Arbor Sun''. January 23, 2012.
References
External links
* {{Official website, www.dunesreview.org
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2016 disestablishments in Michigan
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