When Excelsior author Mara Ryan watched her then-second grader struggle to find a book that felt like it truly belonged to her, something shifted....
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“Lost Time” Penned by Local Author
Minnetonka’s Holly Trost dreamed of being an author. Prior to writing her first novel, she was early in her content marketing career and enjoyed...
A New Chapter at Excelsior Bay Books
A local author’s latest business venture makes perfect sense. Amanda Pesek knows the thrill of seeing your own book featured on bookstore shelves....
Artist Laura Rockhold Shares Her Inspiration
Local poet and painter discusses her creative practice and original poem form. Long Lake’s Laura Rockhold finds inspiration for her poetry and...
Real (Good) Food With Emily Maxson
After a Crohn’s disease diagnosis and years of unsuccessful treatments, Emily Maxson landed upon a solution that brought her back to the kitchen:...
“Get Sweaty With Leddy” Podcast Turns Pain Into Purpose
Wayzata resident uses personal story to shed light on pain management. Josh Leddy’s journey is full of resilience, transformation and pain. The...
Into the Woods With Foraging Expert Alan Bergo
Alan Bergo didn’t set out to become a nationally known foraging expert—he just loved food and great ingredients. During his junior year at Wayzata...
Chef and Author Alan Bergo Discusses Mushroom Hunting
The Forager Chef educates on how to discover a wild harvest in your neck of the woods. If you’ve ever been on a woodland hike and noticed a cluster...
Local Chiropractor Publishes Natural Wellness Book
Barbro Brost’s debut title discusses healthy practices for a better life. Barbro Brost, doctor of chiropractic and director of Wayzata’s The Brost...
Create Healthy Habits That Last
Going into a new year, many consider new ways to prioritize wellness, but learning where to begin can be overwhelming. The Art of Living Well,...
Maddie, Max and the Magic of Lake Minnetonka
Author’s debut novel is set in 1990s Excelsior. Romance readers searching for a story that feels like home are in luck. Mound’s Megan Effertz’s...
Debut Novel Tackles the “Irony of the Iron Range”
Debut novel explores an exciting discovery and the tumult that follows. Timothy Duff remembers it well. “November 2010, a couple days before...
Maha Abouelenein’s Seven Rules of Self-Reliance
Wayzata entrepreneur shares her expertise in new book. Maha Abouelenein has been busy since we last spoke with her for our March 2022 issue. The...
“Café Cool” Explores Coffee Shops and Design
Minnetonka author showcases independent, local coffee hubs from around the globe. If you’re an admirer of good coffee and sleek design, clear a spot...
Author Jennifer Cramer-Miller Shares the Bright Side
Wayzata author spreads optimism in her memoir. Time and time again, life has lobbed lemons at Jennifer Cramer-Miller, but if there’s one thing she’s...
Mallory Habstritt Pens Children’s Book About Vitiligo
If National All-American Miss Pre-Teen Mallory Habstritt didn’t already have enough going on, she also has a children’s book coming out this year....
Mystery and Mayhem With Author Christine Husom
Wright County provides inspiration for local novelist. Christine Husom was born a storyteller. “I was creating stories before I could write or...
Excelsior from A to Z
All of the charm and whimsy of Excelsior comes to life in Amanda Pesek’s new children’s book, E is for Excelsior! The Excelsior resident was...
Explore the History of Big Island
Local historian Paul Maravelas is doing more than just writing a book based on Lake Minnetonka’s Big Island. He is opening his own press dedicated...
Wayzata Man Pens Remarkable Autobiography
Wayzata man pens autobiography detailing his storied life and career. It would be impossible to reach 96 years of age without collecting a few...
