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Emilie Lindemann
Poet Emilie Lindemann is the author of Ghost(ed) Woman & the Electric Purple Pants (Fresh Water Press, 2025). Previous publications include a full-length poetry collection, mother-mailbox (Misty Publications, 2016), as well as several chapbooks, including Capsule Wardrobe for the End of the World (dancing girl press, 2019). Emilie holds a PhD in English-Creative Writing…
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Melissa Westemeier
Melissa Westemeier Melissa Westemeier is a Sister in Crime and teacher from Wisconsin. She uses humor to explore serious subjects, and her published books include the Nun the Wiser Mysteries, rom-coms, and a trilogy loosely based on her years tending bar on the Wolf River. She likes her coffee and protagonists strong and prefers…
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Jill A. Gilson
Jill Gilson grew up in a small, rural part of Northeastern Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, earning a degree in English and secondary education. As a recently retired high school English teacher, Jill has enjoyed being in the classroom for over 35 years. Dad’s Journey is her first publication and is working…
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Literary Reading: Flash Fiction
Got a story that packs a punch in just a few paragraphs? We want to hear it! UntitledTown 2026 is calling for submissions for our “Flash Fiction Showcase.” We are looking for sharp, evocative, and micro-narratives that prove brevity is the soul of wit. Whether you craft sudden fiction, drabble, or experimental snippets, this…
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Workshop: Ekphrastic visual to the page
Ever stare at a painting and wish you could step inside? That’s the heart of ekphrasis—the art of using words to describe, interpret, or “re-see” visual art. Whether it’s writing a poem about a moody photograph or penning a short story sparked by a surrealist sculpture, we’re turning your observations into narratives. You’ll be…
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Workshop: World-building in Fantasy and/or Sci Fi
Ready to construct galaxies and weave magic systems that feel undeniably real? In “World Building in Sci-Fi and Fantasy,” we move beyond the map-making to focus on the heart of immersive storytelling. You might be wondering: “How do I avoid the ‘info-dump’ trap?” or “Do I need to be a history professor to make…
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Workshop: Retirees Who’ve Always Wanted to Write
Finally decided it’s time to pen that masterpiece? Whether you’ve spent decades dreaming of a novel or just want to capture those family stories before they fade, this session is for you. We’re tackling the “tech terror”—yes, you can write without a PhD in computer science—and answering those nagging fears: Is it “too late”…
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Workshop: Writing the Veteran’s Experience
Staring at a blank page can feel harder than basic training, especially when you’re digging into the past. We’re creating a safe, judgment-free zone to explore your stories. Whether you’re wrestling with the fear of reliving trauma, worrying if your experiences are “dramatic enough,” or just wondering how to start without cracking open old…