Author Archives: Ana McCracken

Join me October 3 at 4pm as I talk with author Janis Cooke Newman about books, craft, and the writer’s life. Janis Cooke Newman is the author of two award-winning historical novels, Mary: Mrs. A. Lincoln and A Master  Plan … Continue reading →

The Ames Tribune has posted a nice piece on the Ames Writer’s  Collective, with a bit of background on why I’ve created it, as well as the upcoming launch. From the article: Author Ana McCracken saw a need in the … Continue reading →

I am honored to be interviewed by Anna Jinja Magnusson on her Heart2Heart Messages radio show on KHOI 98.1 FM Continue reading →

Every May, Amherst Writers & Artists workshop leaders across the globe Write Around the World (WAW) in order to raise funds. For as little as $5 or up to $20, you can write with me in support of writing! Continue reading →

Join our lively conversation about writing and books on Mary Richards’s “Community Book Shelf” program, Tuesday May 11th, at 1 pm (CT) Continue reading →

I am honored to be chosen as the Member of the Week! The Ames Community Arts Council is a wonderful local resource for those who enjoy the arts and want to support art and artists here in Ames, Iowa. Some … Continue reading →

Writing Small in Memoir at OLLI ISUAA, Spring 2021 In this six-week course, we will focus on “making the most of small moments.” Drawn from personal experiences – encapsulated memories – we will write memoir in short form. (Max: ~700 … Continue reading →