Emily Meier

Emily Meier, 1944-2013

Adam — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:15:03 +0000

It is with great sadness that we remember Emily, who passed away in January of this year. There have been many touching tributes to her. Thankful she has left behind a collection of wonderful writing for us to enjoy after her passing.

The Parents Are Leaving, by Patricia Zontelli

They think we don’t …

White Sahara

emily — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:37:17 +0000

To usher in 2013, today’s post features a poem by friend of Sky Spinner Press, Mary Coolidge Cost. Mary was born in Manhattan, and is now a poet and weaver who lives in Santa Fe, NM.

WHITE SAHARA (Egypt’s Western Desert)

Sand speaks eternally of water. Wind-shaped into ripples, it stretches far … …

A little poetry

emily — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:29:16 +0000

Here is a poem written in collaboration with my dear friend, Eileen Hunter, as I navigate this confusing time. It was originally titled “Small Blue Trucks.”

Death Road Emily Meier

Smoke swirls across the wall, One vase of roses becomes six Bronze globes gild the dining room The walls are pinball machines. In the …

David Douglass, 1948-2012

emily — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:51:21 +0000

My good friend and neighbor of 20 years, David Douglass, died unexpectedly on November 24 at the age of 64. David was born in Winslow, Arizona and died here in St. Paul. As a young man he was particularly interested in poetry, including that of the American poet Gary Snyder. In honor of David, Sky …

My friend Josh

emily — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:57:15 +0000

One of the sharpest and most influential voices in political commentary over the past decade is the founder of the website Talking Points Memo, Josh Marshall. I’ve corresponded with Josh over the years on a range of different subjects, and he posed an interview question to me “Besides how to write fiction, what have you …

The Battle of Davis Mills

admin — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 13:00:43 +0000

From December 1st through December 31st, 2012 we are featuring a chapter from Suite Harmonic on the Battle of Davis Mills, which occurred on December 21st, 1862.

One of the Civil War’s most dramatic and lop-sided battles was between the remnant of the 25th Indiana and Van Dorn’s 10,000 Confederate men. It is unique …

Fundamental Things

emily — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:38:29 +0000

I've been racing to keep this site current, but for now, the pace has simply outstripped me. This may be a break; it may be something more. But, though I hope you'll still browse and read here and keep the Sky Spinner books on your lists for reading and gifts, library-requests, and book-club plans, for the moment this is it. Thank you for your time on these pages. I've loved every minute of having your company.

Thanks to TCBF Visitors

emily — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:56:05 +0000

Our appreciation to all who stopped by the Sky Spinner Press table at the 2012 Twin Cities Book Festival, and congratulations to the winners in the drawings. We were very pleased at the enthusiastic comments and interest in Emily Meier books. We hope you'll help us spread the word about the titles that caught your attention. Remember, nobody can read a book who hasn't heard of it!

Twin Cities Book Festival-It’s Today!

emily — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:19:10 +0000

Join local authors and book enthusiasts at the Progress Center at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds for today's celebration of books. There's a great sale going on at the Sky Spinner table where Birgitta and Bridget are waiting to greet you. Scroll down the home page to see our events and giveaways and tips for book clubs. This is a great booklovers' event, and it's open to the public from 10-5.

The Six Degrees of Separation Challenge

emily — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:10:40 +0000

We're running late today, but I'm hoping it's worth it. The plan is to launch a Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game in hopes of tracking down missing people who've helped re-create the Suite Harmonic story. Please check in again later. (And now it's later.)