Representing Jenkind. Writer, reader, eater. Books: MIXED COMPANY & THE RINGER. Teach: Lighthouse Writers Workshop. Words: The Atlantic, Washington Post, McSweeney’s. Newsletter: The Tumbleweed, jenny.shank.substack.com
Jenny Shank
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I reviewed Janet Rich Edwards' engrossing novel CANTICLE for America Magazine: www.americamagazine.org/books/2026/0...
Join us on Zoom at 6 p.m. MDT on Wed 5/27 for a panel on book authoring! @jennyshank.bsky.social @lisasgardiner.bsky.social & Jeff Bennett will talk about how to land a deal and write an awesome book. RSVP for the dial-in details:
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I am a Nuggets fan, but I don’t hate anyone on the Spurs or Knicks, and in fact am fond of many of them. Maybe this is the closest I will ever get to polyamory.
For America's 250th, Publisher's Weekly surveyed 151 book critics about the most essential books. We each nominated 3 titles. The 4 most mentioned were "Moby Dick," "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," "Beloved" and "The Great Gatsby." I was delighted they chose my words for Huck Finn.
"Twain’s novel grapples with several of America’s foundational problems—slavery, racism, and classism—and does so in a way that is so funny, full of adventure, and replete with memorable characters that it doesn’t feel bleak or as though it’s delivering a pat lecture (ahem, Uncle Tom’s Cabin)."
HIMAL. Let’s go @nuggets.bsky.social !
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
In this month's Tumbleweed, I get into the graduation speech game. I also share good news about new books, awards, and Lighthouse Lit Fest classes for @rachelhorakdempsey.bsky.social, @cynswanauthor.bsky.social, @erikakrouse.bsky.social, Rachel Weaver and Lindsey Coulter. bit.ly/4nHiYes
I predict the fit, altitude-trained Colorado people who say "I don't use elevators, I take the stairs" will now say at DIA, "I don't take the train, I sprint through the tunnel."
A race company might establish a 5k through the walkway.
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop's Lit Fest kicks off in Denver Friday w/ fabulous guest writers including @rebeccamakkai.bsky.social, @meghamaj.bsky.social (whose class on plot I'm taking!) & @matjohnson.bsky.social. I'm also teaching 5 classes & have spots in most! bit.ly/4ut0XCh
