News and events from Ashland Creek Press
Another year, another Earth Day! As much as we love to celebrate our beloved planet, Earth Day can feel a little sad sometimes, when it seems as though so many people (and especially so many governments) are ignoring the important work that needs to be done to keep our Earth healthy and happy and livable. …
This interview was conducted and edited by Ashland Creek Press intern Rachel Harris. Q: What inspired you to write this story? Were the crow’s gifts inspired by a true incident? A: I often write about the lives of animals, and I’m especially interested in writing stories in which animals are portrayed as themselves, not as metaphors or …
We are delighted to share the recording of A.E. Copenhaver’s reading from her prize-winning novel, My Days of Dark Green Euphoria. Not only did we enjoy a lovely reading from the novel, but we had a wonderful conversation afterwards about writing, eco-anxiety, satire, environmental literature, and so much more. We also took the opportunity to …
Featuring local Ashland, Oregon deer and turkeys (as well as a few cats)… High Country News essay
The Compassion Arts Festival is an annual project of Compassion Arts, “an all-volunteer grassroots arts and education collective for exploring our connection with all life, and expanding our circle of compassion.” The festival will be held online from November 14th through November 24th. I will be participating on November 19th at 7pm EST in the …