Idaho Writer's Update – Page 2

More Romance in Boise

Keep your eyes open! You never know when a new independent bookstore might open in your area of Idaho. Case in point: Hearts on Fire which opened earlier this year in Boise at 218 North 9th Street, downtown. Happily, they’re beginning to schedule evens such as the author reading / book signing / high-tea-esque mix-‘n-mingle…

2026-07-13
Troy Rohn, Ph.D

Joining our cadre of Idaho Author Interviews is Dr. Troy Rohn who has just published his nonfiction book, Brain Medicine: Breakthroughs in Gene Therapy for Anxiety & Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders, an “accessible overview of the neuroscience of mental illness, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the emerging field of gene therapy for neuropsychiatric disorders,…

2026-07-12
Creative Writing Group

The Library! in Boise, Cole and Ustick branch, has initiated a monthly meeting. The listing page for this month’s event says: Do you want to connect with a creative writing community? Join us monthly where writers help writers. Each month we focus on an element of the writing process with coaching, writing prompts for growth,…

2026-07-10
Brain Medicine

Dr. Troy Rohn, neuroscientist and professor at Boise State University, has recently launched his first book, Brain Medicine: Breakthroughs in Gene Therapy for Anxiety & Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders, which combines new scientific research with personal experience. With more than 30 percent of Americans experiencing anxiety disorders at some point in their lives—and with treatment costs…

2026-07-02
Middle-Grade Book Lands Well

Boise author Jan M. Flynn, whose debut novel Griffin Speaker — first in a middle-grade fantasy series from Disney-Hyperion Books — released on May 5, shares updates on how the book is being received. Already going into its second printing, Griffin Speaker has been named by Barnes & Noble as one of “The Best Kids’…

2026-07-02
Tarot, Runes & Pendulum

Unlock your creativity through Tarot, Runes, and Pendulum work. Explore how these intuitive tools can help writers develop unforgettable characters, discover hidden plot twists, overcome writer’s block, and access the deeper creative mind where stories truly begin. Part writing guide, part creative awakening, this book offers a fresh and unconventional approach for writers ready to…

2026-06-22
Freedom to Read

In 2024, the Idaho Legislature passed HB 710. In 2025, a suit was brought which seeks to demonstrate how problematic the law is on several levels. For example: Two students also joined in the lawsuit, including a 17-year-old from Lewiston who noted that even though he is taking college-level courses through his school’s dual-credit program,…

2026-06-20
Be a Writer-in-Residence

Applications are open through 6 July 2026 for the Oct ’26 through March ’27 and April ’27 through Sept. ’27 residencies. Founded in 2023, the Boise City Writer-in-Residence (WiR) is a collaborative program between the Boise City Department of Arts & History, Boise Public Library, and The Cabin. Funded by the City of Boise, the…

2026-06-04
Crossing the In Between

The thrilling conclusion to BEASTCHASER, the blockbuster new paranormal thriller trilogy by R.D. Copsey is here. The story follows Ryder McLean, a young travel writer plagued by a series of waking dreams that take him to a primitive yet futuristic world, where he finds himself embroiled in a murder investigation led by Badger, a member of…

2026-05-19
Sarah Jane Michal

IWU is delighted to feature another Idaho Author Interview. And our timing is especially perfect because her debut feminist fantasy novel is out this week (see bottom of page). Meet Sarah Jane Michal, and learn about the Thomas Edison Method. Do you have a writing routine? Where and when do you write? My writing routine…

2026-05-18
Wing Bound

This newly published novel follows Nesrin Vaelen, heir to the Draknae throne and Taven Drayth, a young human assassin trained to hunt Nesrin’s people. When Nesrin is thrust onto the throne and Taven captured by her enemies, their worlds collide. As war erupts and ancient secrets surface, these sworn enemies must confront the truths of…

2026-05-17
Residency: Public Lands

Open call. Closes 1 June. Open to collaborative pairs; one person must be a creative writer. Read more and explore.

2026-05-14
Riot Act: New Play

Riot Act, Inc. (of Jackson, Wyoming) announces the opening of submissions to our New Play Festival playwriting competition. Three one-act plays will be selected for production during our Annual Series of Shorts in September 2026. Submissions open 1 May and are due by 20 June (2026). There is a small fee ($20). First-, second-, and…

2026-05-01