Evan Swensen
- Author, Book Publisher, and Developer of Author Masterminds
- Author Masterminds Charter Member
- Host of Alaska Outdoors Magazine Podcast
Articles
From Me to We
“How do I write a memoir both personal and universally relatable?” It’s a question often asked in quiet tones, almost sheepishly, as if sharing a …
Scandal, Seduction, and Suicide
The First American Novel Was a Scandal America’s very first novel wasn’t a story of patriotism, politics, or pioneers. It was a full-blown scandal wrapped …
Peanuts and Potential
“Life is like a ten-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.” These were the words of Charles Schulz, the gentle architect behind …
Human and Artificial Intelligence—A Different Story
I’ve always seen technology as a way to improve my efforts, not something to fear. Working with Artificial Intelligence came just as naturally. It didn’t …
The Secret Power of Fiction
Did you know your brain can’t always distinguish between reading about and living an experience? It’s true—and it’s one of those little nuggets of fun …
A Belief Worth Holding
The phrase came quietly, almost reverently: “We believe in the Power of Authors.” It wasn’t shouted or branded into a marketing campaign — it was …
Bard, Rebel, Mystery
Celebrate Shakespeare Day with the Man, the Myth, and the Literary Legend He was born and died on the same day of the month — …
Writing from the Edge of the Human Mind
“To live on a day-to-day basis is insufficient for human beings; we need to transcend, transport, escape. We need meaning, understanding, and explanation. We need …
The Pen, the Page, and the Power
“We don’t want to write the laws; we want to publish the books.” Evan Swensen That phrase may sound simple, but it carries weight for …
No Returns Allowed
Occasionally, a little nugget of history sneaks into your day and refuses to leave. You read it once, smile, and then catch yourself telling it …
Writing for the Childlike
“I write, not for children, but for the childlike, whether of five, fifty, or seventy-five.” —George MacDonald Some writers chase trends. Others chase truth. George …
The Art of Writing Multiple Points of View
Writers who tackle multiple points of view in fiction often compare it to conducting an orchestra. Each character must be tuned, distinct, and heard in …
Podcasts
Evan, who lives in Anchorage, has 9 children, 25 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. As a pilot, he has logged more than 4,000 hours of flight time in Alaska, in both wheel and float planes. He is a serious recreation hunter and fisherman, equally comfortable casting a flyrod or using bait, or lures. He has been published in many national magazines and is the author of four books.