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<itunes:summary>NCPR provides locally-produced news stories from around the Adirondack and North Country regions of New York State, as well as Western Vermont, and Ontario and Quebec in Canada.</itunes:summary>
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<title>Chicago writer Adam Levin visits SUNY Canton</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20876/20121113/chicago-writer-adam-levin-visits-suny-canton</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Nov 13, 2012) SUNY Canton will host Chicago writer Adam Levin on Wednesday night as part of their &quot;Living Writers Reading Series.&quot;   Levin is the author of the award-winning The Instructions, praised for its dark humor, and is out with a new collection of short stories, Hot Pink.   Todd Moe spoke with him about his intense writing habits—sometimes 12 hours at a stretch—and the inspiration for his brand of fiction.Levin will give a reading at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at SUNY Canton&apos;s Kingston theatre as part of their Living Writers Reading Series. Admission is free and open to everyone. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20876/20121113/chicago-writer-adam-levin-visits-suny-canton">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[SUNY Canton will host Chicago writer Adam Levin on Wednesday night as part of their &quot;Living Writers Reading Series.&quot;   Levin is the author of the award-winning The Instructions, praised for its dark humor, and is out with a new collection of short stories, Hot Pink.   Todd Moe spoke with him about his intense writing habits—sometimes 12 hours at a stretch—and the inspiration for his brand of fiction.Levin will give a reading at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at SUNY Canton&apos;s Kingston theatre as part of their Living Writers Reading Series. Admission is free and open to everyone. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20876/20121113/chicago-writer-adam-levin-visits-suny-canton">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>06:27</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, books, writers, levin, chicago, suny canton, syracuse, fiction, [loc:44.5956163 -75.1690942], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Preview:  Kingston WritersFest</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20550/20120926/preview-kingston-writersfest</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Sep 26, 2012) Writers and readers are gathering in Kingston this week for the annual celebration of books and writing. NCPR&apos;s book reviewer Betsy Kepes spoke with artistic director Merilyn Simonds, who says the event includes with both emerging and world class authors. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20550/20120926/preview-kingston-writersfest">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Betsy Kepes</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Writers and readers are gathering in Kingston this week for the annual celebration of books and writing. NCPR&apos;s book reviewer Betsy Kepes spoke with artistic director Merilyn Simonds, who says the event includes with both emerging and world class authors. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/20550/20120926/preview-kingston-writersfest">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>06:09</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, books, writers, readers, authors, kingston, ontario, canada, [loc:44.2311717 -76.4859544], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Saranac Review poems nominated for Pushcart Prize</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19859/20120522/saranac-review-poems-nominated-for-pushcart-prize</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (May 22, 2012) The Saranac Review is a literary journal published at SUNY Plattsburgh.  Since 2004, the journal has slowly built a name for itself in the literary community. And this spring it received a big honor: two poems featured in the journal were nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize. Sarah Harris has our story. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19859/20120522/saranac-review-poems-nominated-for-pushcart-prize">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Sarah Harris</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Saranac Review is a literary journal published at SUNY Plattsburgh.  Since 2004, the journal has slowly built a name for itself in the literary community. And this spring it received a big honor: two poems featured in the journal were nominated for the prestigious Pushcart Prize. Sarah Harris has our story. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/19859/20120522/saranac-review-poems-nominated-for-pushcart-prize">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:48</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>literature, education, suny plattsburgh, plattsburgh, chpv, arts, books, writers, [loc:44.6887994 -73.4697613], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Book review: &quot;Breakfast at the Exit Cafe&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18961/20111216/book-review-quot-breakfast-at-the-exit-cafe-quot</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Dec 16, 2011) Though Canadian writers Merilyn Simonds and Wayne Grady live near the border in Kingston, Ontario neither of them had traveled in the United States.  A long road trip seemed an excellent way to explore the landscape and attitudes of their southern neighbor.  Betsy Kepes has this review of their new book, Breakfast at the Exit Cafe. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18961/20111216/book-review-quot-breakfast-at-the-exit-cafe-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Betsy Kepes</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Though Canadian writers Merilyn Simonds and Wayne Grady live near the border in Kingston, Ontario neither of them had traveled in the United States.  A long road trip seemed an excellent way to explore the landscape and attitudes of their southern neighbor.  Betsy Kepes has this review of their new book, Breakfast at the Exit Cafe. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18961/20111216/book-review-quot-breakfast-at-the-exit-cafe-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:44</itunes:duration>
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<title>Writers, readers gather in Kingston, Ontario</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18444/20110920/writers-readers-gather-in-kingston-ontario</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Sep 20, 2011) More than 60 nationally and internationally known writers will be in Kingston for four days of events this week that will help them connect with readers.  The Third Annual Kingston WritersFest begins Thursday and will include book launches, readings and workshops for all ages and genres.  Todd Moe talks with Merilyn Simonds, Artistic Director for the festival. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18444/20110920/writers-readers-gather-in-kingston-ontario">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[More than 60 nationally and internationally known writers will be in Kingston for four days of events this week that will help them connect with readers.  The Third Annual Kingston WritersFest begins Thursday and will include book launches, readings and workshops for all ages and genres.  Todd Moe talks with Merilyn Simonds, Artistic Director for the festival. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18444/20110920/writers-readers-gather-in-kingston-ontario">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:44</itunes:duration>
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<title>Books: &quot;Upcountry&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18085/20110727/books-quot-upcountry-quot</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jul 27, 2011) Todd Moe talks with writer R.M. Doyon about his new book,  Upcountry, set in upstate New York.   The novel revolves around the serious issue of spousal abuse.   But it’s also the story about how two sisters come together and how there is a rebirth and redemption in their lives. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18085/20110727/books-quot-upcountry-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Todd Moe talks with writer R.M. Doyon about his new book,  Upcountry, set in upstate New York.   The novel revolves around the serious issue of spousal abuse.   But it’s also the story about how two sisters come together and how there is a rebirth and redemption in their lives. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/18085/20110727/books-quot-upcountry-quot">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:31</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>books, writers, st. lawrence river, upcountry, doyon, stlv,, [loc:44.5864488 -75.6482908], arts, authors,, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Writer&apos;s group moving to new home at Paul Smiths VIC</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17498/20110419/writer-apos-s-group-moving-to-new-home-at-paul-smiths-vic</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 19, 2011) The Adirondack Center for Writing is moving to the Paul Smiths VIC early next month.  Todd Moe talks with executive director Nathalie Thill about how its new space will allow writers to better explore the relationship between art, nature and the environment. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17498/20110419/writer-apos-s-group-moving-to-new-home-at-paul-smiths-vic">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Adirondack Center for Writing is moving to the Paul Smiths VIC early next month.  Todd Moe talks with executive director Nathalie Thill about how its new space will allow writers to better explore the relationship between art, nature and the environment. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/17498/20110419/writer-apos-s-group-moving-to-new-home-at-paul-smiths-vic">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>09:51</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>arts, writers, adirondacks, nadk, paul smiths vic, costa, [loc:44.4386658 -74.2526581], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Writers, readers gather in Brockville</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16499/20101014/writers-readers-gather-in-brockville</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Oct 14, 2010) Some of the region&apos;s top writers will gather with readers at the Thousand Islands Writers Festival in Brockville, Ontario this weekend.  Readings, book signings and question/answer sessions get started on Friday afternoon at Brockville&apos;s First Presbyterian Church.  Todd Moe spoke with co-organizer Russ Disotell, a writer and columnist in Brockville, who says the weekend event will feature readings and discussions with nine extraordinary writers in genres that include fiction, non-fiction and children&apos;s. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16499/20101014/writers-readers-gather-in-brockville">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some of the region&apos;s top writers will gather with readers at the Thousand Islands Writers Festival in Brockville, Ontario this weekend.  Readings, book signings and question/answer sessions get started on Friday afternoon at Brockville&apos;s First Presbyterian Church.  Todd Moe spoke with co-organizer Russ Disotell, a writer and columnist in Brockville, who says the weekend event will feature readings and discussions with nine extraordinary writers in genres that include fiction, non-fiction and children&apos;s. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16499/20101014/writers-readers-gather-in-brockville">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>08:17</itunes:duration>
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<title>Learning to love farming, dirt and all</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16484/20101012/learning-to-love-farming-dirt-and-all</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Oct 12, 2010) There are urban folks who spend weekends and summers on upstate New York farms. They&apos;re taken by the part-time charm of rural life.  Then there are those, like Kristin Kimball, who give up the big city completely and fall in love with life in the country.  Kimball was a freelance writer in New York City.  Then she met a young farmer, and on an impulse, traded city bustle for the chance to live closer to the earth.  Since 2003, Kristin and her husband Mark have run Essex Farms, a CSA among the rolling hills above Essex, New York.   Todd Moe toured their farm this summer, during the peak harvest season, and talked with Kristin about her new book, The Dirty Life - On Farming, Food and Love.  It chronicles the Kimballs&apos; challenges and joys during the first year on their Champlain Valley farm. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16484/20101012/learning-to-love-farming-dirt-and-all">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Todd Moe</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are urban folks who spend weekends and summers on upstate New York farms. They&apos;re taken by the part-time charm of rural life.  Then there are those, like Kristin Kimball, who give up the big city completely and fall in love with life in the country.  Kimball was a freelance writer in New York City.  Then she met a young farmer, and on an impulse, traded city bustle for the chance to live closer to the earth.  Since 2003, Kristin and her husband Mark have run Essex Farms, a CSA among the rolling hills above Essex, New York.   Todd Moe toured their farm this summer, during the peak harvest season, and talked with Kristin about her new book, The Dirty Life - On Farming, Food and Love.  It chronicles the Kimballs&apos; challenges and joys during the first year on their Champlain Valley farm. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16484/20101012/learning-to-love-farming-dirt-and-all">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>10:44</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>champlain valley, essex, farming, agriculture, csa, food, lake champlain, books, writers, literature, [loc:44.3100511 -73.3526277], topstory, photolead</itunes:keywords>
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