Mark Spitzer loves fish and he loves to fish. As a nationally known author (Seasons of the Gar, Return of the Gar), writing about fish and their issues is what he does best. In this blog series, Spitzer shares his … Continue reading Where in the West Is Mark Spitzer?
The following is a post from Amy Helene Forss, author of Black Print with a White Carnation Mildred Brown and the Omaha Star Newspaper, 1938-1989 (Nebraska, 2014). Forss has a PhD in African American history and teaches at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska. Her work has appeared in journals such as Nebraska History and Great Plains Quarterly. You can read about the first Scoop on Mildred D. Brown here. A Second Scoop of Mildred D. Brown: Newspapers and Butter Pecan Ice Cream As you know, I’ve been working on my children’s picture book manuscript for over three years. I’ve written a dozen revisions … Continue reading From the desk of Amy Forss: A Second Scoop of Mildred D. Brown
In a singular opportunity for Nebraska’s budding writers to join the ranks of prestigious, award-winning authors, the University of Nebraska Press (UNP) has published a volume of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry written by Nebraska undergraduate college students and high school … Continue reading Announcing our Contest Winners
Dr. Eileen Wirth retired in May as chair of the Creighton University Department of Journalism, Media and Computing. She was a reporter at the Omaha World-Herald from 1969-1980 and is the author of several books on Nebraska and Omaha history, … Continue reading From the desk of Eileen Wirth: The Good Girls Revolt
The following is an excerpt from A Guide to the Ghosts of Lincoln, New Edition (Bison Books, 2013) by Alan Boye. Willa Cather and the Ghost Dog Dale Aiken grew up in a house just down the street from the location of Lincoln’s only known ghost dog. The Aiken house itself—a huge, older home—has had its own share of visitors. “Our house had a pretty interesting history,” Aiken, now a lawyer in Austin, Texas, wrote. “The house belonged to a long line of famous Lincolnites. The Louise Pound family lived in the house for a while. Before that it was owned … Continue reading Excerpt: A Guide to the Ghosts of Lincoln
The following is a post from Joeth Zucco, Senior Project Editor at UNP. I live in a spooky neighborhood. On fall mornings when I head out for a run with my dog, Blue, the darkness feels overwhelming. And the sounds … Continue reading Trails of Ghost Stories
As we honor our 75th anniversary this year, we recall and celebrate some of the most influential people in the Press’s history. WILLIS REGIER Willis “Bill” Regier’s career seemed destined for a professorship in the English or Classics Department of a … Continue reading Remembering Bill Regier’s Years at Nebraska
UNP is excited to announce these forthcoming projects from our team of acquiring editors. All titles listed here are working titles only and are subject to change before publication. The acquiring editor is in parentheses. We look forward to editing, … Continue reading September Book Deals
Tayler Lord is one of UNP’s newest staff members. She works tirelessly as a publicist, cool aunt, and dedicated Beyoncé fan. For the Press’ 75th anniversary—and out of her own curiosity—she is interviewing her more experienced co-workers to put a face on the … Continue reading Staff Stories: An Interview with Tish Fobben
It seems strange, but here I am heading into my last week at UNP. Three and a half years ago I arrived on my first day with ideas a plenty but no real concept of what I would find or … Continue reading Doc Martyn’s Soul: The Final Post
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