Episodes
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E15 New Dreams on Old Boot Lake
Today’s story was taken from the true-life journals of Norman Wilkins, a long-time resident of Nelchina, Alaska (RIP). However, AI was used in the compilation, adding voiceover, and illustrations. Alaska Diaries Episode 15In this continuation of The Alaska Diaries, Norman and Sylvia Wilkins face...
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The Alaska Diaries: Norman Teaches a Youngster to Hunt
This project is a serialized, immersive adaptation of the actual handwritten journals of Norman Wilkins, spanning 27 years of life in the Alaskan wilderness. This series is currently being rolled out in audiobook-style episodes that follow Norman and his wife, Sylvia Wilkins, as they leave...
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Harsh Realities, Commercial Fishing, and a Turn at the Churn
The Alaska Diaries Episode 12 follows Norman and Sylvia Wilkins through one of the most emotional and challenging summers of their Alaskan journey. After the sudden loss of a close family friend, Norman returns to Minnesota for a funeral that forces him to confront memories of the life he left...
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A Break in the Trail: Accident at Old Man Lake
The adventures of Norman and Sylvia Wilkins, carving a new life out of the Alaskan Wilderness after leaving Minnesota in 1979.**The Alaska Diaries: 10,000 Days**Episode 11 — The Accident at Old Man LakeIn the Alaskan wilderness, life can change in a single moment.What begins as another day shaped...
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Building Trap Cabin, Running Dogsled, Visiting Family
The Alaska Diaries: 10,000 DaysEpisode 10 The land doesn’t care how long you’ve been there.It doesn’t remember your struggles, your small victories, or the days you nearly turned back. It simply continues—quiet, vast, and unyielding. In Episode 10, the rhythm of the wilderness deepens. What began...
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Hunting Moose, Finding Bear, Building Dogsled
The adventures of Norman and Sylvia Wilkins, carving a new life out of the Alaskan Wilderness after leaving Minnesota in 1979.**The Alaska Diaries: 10,000 Days — Episode 9**As summer fades and the first edge of winter creeps across the land, Episode 9 of *The Alaska Diaries* carries us deeper…
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Fossils, Fireworks, Fishwheels, and a Wolf with a White-tipped Tail
The adventures of Norman and Sylvia Wilkins, carving a new life out of the Alaskan Wilderness after leaving Minnesota in 1979.The Alaska Diaries: 10,000 Days — Episode 8The Summer That Tested EverythingThe Alaskan summer of 1980 was supposed to be a season of progress—but out here, every gain is...
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Sylvia Returns to Alaska with Norman
In this episode of The Alaska Diaries: 10,000 Days, Norman makes the long winter journey from the remote wilds of Alaska back to Minnesota—facing dangerous roads, close calls, and the quiet pull of two very different lives. But this journey is about more than miles. It is about a decision. As...
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Snow Cave Camping - Nelchina Glacier Gold Rush
The Alaska Diaries: 10,000 Days — Episode 6 Winter Camping, Snow Cave & Nelchina Glacier Gold Rush (February 1980) We continue the true-life Alaskan adventure of Norman and Sylvia Wilkins in one of the most demanding and unforgettable months of the journey. February arrives without…
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Be a part of the Cryptid Creek Sensation
Learn what cryptids are and why you should care. Do you just love board games? or do you just love cryptids? Either way, come to Cryptid Creek and be a part of it. Coming to Kickstarter in May. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
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Frostbite, Freezing Weather, and a Good Yarn
Serialized Historical Memoir This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writersshowcase.substack.com
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Stay in Alaska or Leave the Man She Loves
Episode 4 - The adventures of Norman and Sylvia Wilkins, carving a new life out of the Alaskan Wilderness after leaving Minnesota in 1979.The Alaska Diaries – Episode 4: Building Shelter for the WinterWinter is coming—and in Alaska, that isn’t a figure of speech.In this gripping chapter of Norman...
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Rising Water, Falling Hope
Episode 3 - The Alaska Diaries is a narrated true story based on firsthand journal accounts from 1979 through the 80s and 90s, following one couple’s journey to build a life in the Alaskan wilderness. Told in immersive, audiobook-style episodes, this series brings you into the mud, the cold, the...
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The Alaska Diaries: Runaway Load
The Alaska Diaries is a narrated true story based on firsthand journal accounts from 1979 through the 80s and 90s, following one couple’s journey to build a life in the Alaskan wilderness. Told in immersive, audiobook-style episodes, this series brings you into the mud, the cold, the danger—and…
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The Alaska Diaries
This is a true Alaskan memoir—told in first person— adapted and dramatized from the original journals of Norman Wilkins, a journey that began in 1979 with one decision:To leave Minnesota… and drive 73,000 pounds of equipment all the way to Alaska.What followed wasn’t just a road trip. It was...
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DISCOVER THE POWER OF LAUGHTER
Sarah Routman joins Nadia Giordana in the studio to share the unique and exciting journey she and her identical twin sister took while bringing this book to life. Thanks for viewing Writers in the Know! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to...
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A TRAIL OF BREADCRUMBS with Catherine Wilson
Minnesota author, Catherine Wilson shares her personal story of how she brought this book to life. Thanks for reading Writers in the Know! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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Where Women Talk: Nadia Giordana on Genealogy and Finding Your Family Roots
Nadia Giordana visits “Generations” to share what she knows on the subject of genealogy. Thanks for reading Writers in the Know! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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A Visit with Jenney Egertson
Author Jenney Egertson has always been a storyteller. Throughout her career, she brought her love of connection and writing to high school classrooms, corporate America, and nonprofit clients as a communications consultant. At age sixty-four, she published her first book, Before I Leave, which…
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Interview with Novelist and Short Story Author, Judy McConnell
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A Chat with an Amish Romance Writer
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On Writing Screenplays: a Discussion with and Reading by William Parsons
Definitely a lot to learn from listening to William Parsons. Join us, won't you? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writersshowcase.substack.com
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Deconstructing the Maze with Author and Screenwriter, Lynn Garthwaite
If you have dreams of getting your novel or screenplay on one of the streaming platforms, Lynn Garthwaite has some good information to share with you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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WINK Writers Inner Circle with author Janice Strootman
Janice Strootman is the author of “Child Heart: Notes from a Kindergarten Teacher,” and her newest book, “Travel Heart: Journals of a Travel Junkie.” She is working on her third book, “Family Heart,” more info on that in the future. Please listen in as she reads “The Alcatraz Swim” from “Travel...
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Story as Medicine with Wendy Brown Baez
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WINK Writers Inner Circle Podcast
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