One of the most unusual, and nifty, venues I've given a talk in. The Orris is a converted movie theater whose owner graciously allows the Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center to hold events.

True this.

New blog post. stevewiegenstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/10/f...

Word. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjGH...

They tell voters what they should be concerned about. They don’t bother to listen to what they are concerned about. We are trying to force a narrative on people who only need to look around or check their bank account to see what concerns them. jesspiper.substack.com/p/why-cant-w...

When I saw a list of the "100 ugliest public buildings in the United States," I naturally had to check to see whether any Missouri buildings were included. Surprisingly, only one: the Municipal Court building in Springfield, at 45th. Well deserved.

Recent interview about my books, the Ozarks, etc. readershouse.co.uk/the-literary...

Interesting new book out.

I appreciate this long-distance interview.

When was the last time Amazon hosted a kids' story hour in your hometown? Or held a local author signing? Your local bookstore is essential to your community! You can support your local store by using www.bookshop.org! Today through the 11th, it has free shipping, too. (Hint: my books are on there.)

The world’s most predictable heel turn

Start the Summer Reading Season off right with a 50% off on all Amphorae titles! Print AND ebook. Just go to amphoraepublishing.com/ #booksky 📚 > Click on Our Catalog > Select your next favorite print or ebook > Go to your shopping cart > Enter the savings code: APG2025SUMMER

Amphorae Publishing Group is having a 50% off sale for the summer! Visit this link and use APG2025SUMMER at checkout for the discount. Love small publishing houses! www.ipgbook.com/amphorae-pub...

I am going all in. Titivillus is to blame for everything!

Are you an audiobook fan? My novel LAND OF JOYS is now available for 50% off! Use this link. And you can hear a sample, too! www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...

Here's the video of my interview with poet Agnes Vojta from last night! It's the latest in my "Writing the Ozarks" series. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk3Y...

This evening at 7 p.m. (Central), join me on Zoom for a conversation with poet Agnes Vojta, whose new collection is "Love Song to Gravity." It's part of my "Writing the Ozarks" interview series! us04web.zoom.us/j/7462392499...

My next "Writing the Ozarks" interview will be tomorrow evening (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. Central Time with poet Agnes Vojta! Join us on Zoom. us04web.zoom.us/j/7462392499...

The Missouri Legislature, showing its usual care & concern for the state's residents.

News from that notorious hotbed of radical activity, Northwest Missouri State University.

Over the years, the Missouri Humanities Council has supported my presentations to civic groups and libraries all over the state. Now the MHC is the next state agency to get thrown into the federal woodchipper. They deserve better. MIssourians need to make their voices heard. #humanities

made a meme about my mental state

To see if Meta has gobbled up your work to train its AI tool without your consent, use this tool from The Atlantic: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

I'm grateful for the opportunity to participate in this new documentary about the 1925 Tri-State Tornado by Jeremy Kappell. My research on that tornado focused on the Missouri part of it, of course, but it's fascinating to hear the stories from Illinois and Indiana.

Part 3: Amphorae Publishing has stayed politically neutral for the 10 years we have been publishing. I think that time has now come to an end.

Part 2: As part of the literary community, I feel we can no longer be silent as freedom of speech and other freedoms are undermined. Several of our books coming up this year directly address what is happening in US politics today.

Part 1: Hi everyone - this is Lisa. We are making BlueSky our primary social media platform. We need your help to improve our reach. Please like and share this page. I personally no longer want to support other media outlets in this political climate.

The Missouri Senate's DOGE-inspired snitch line isn't working out as planned, much to my delight. Join the fun!

Just finished my 1st meeting with fellow #DemandaSeat Recruitment Leads! Do you live in #Missouri? Do you believe in common sense gun safety laws? If you have ANY interest in running for office or helping on campaigns I am your gal. Give me a shout! @momsdemand.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social

They'll have to pry my AP Stylebook from my cold, dead hands. www.npr.org/2025/02/11/n...

Jason Smith to Missouri farmers: Drop dead. #moleg

Last night I asked a Missouri State Rep how MO Republicans are planning to deal with the budget shortfalls created by DOGE's illegal impoundment of federal funds. Unfortunately, they aren't. #moleg 1/4

Look at that, the Missouri Senate has set up a "waste and inefficiency" webpage. Luckily, I have a few choice examples to give them of government malfeasance and idiocy. 😀 www.senate.mo.gov/committeefor...

It's James Joyce's birthday, always a cause for celebration. And of course it's Groundhog Day, one of my favorite holidays. Here's a terrific Groundhog Day feature story.

Ozarks image, Lee's Bluff on the St. Francis River.

Check out these local booksellers that offer everything from new fiction to rare finds.

An estimated 42% of farm workers are undocumented, but the Ag Secretary nominee says that concerns that mass deportation will disrupt the food supply chain and drive up prices are "hypothetical." But don't worry, she's qualified because she was in 4-H as a kid.

I'd like to meet this caller.

Ran across an interesting Ozarks-based novel recently. Review is here:

Blog post about a patriotic hymn that is relevant today. stevewiegenstein.wordpress.com/2025/01/20/p...

this definitely would have made it into my documentary about guys named bob if i’d known about it. what a beautiful moment of bob solidarity

There's more room in this starter pack for readers and writers to join! If you'd like to be added to this pack, please share this post and leave a comment! go.bsky.app/3Rp3Agz #BookSky

Just an ordinary day in Quincy, Illinois.

Reviewing my Twitter account before shutdown. From August 23, 2019: "I find it culturally insulting that Words with Friends does not accept 'sooie.'"