Alaska Story Project

ASP 4, fisher-poet Holly Hughes

Host Dan Kowalski Season 1 Episode 4

In conversation writer Holly Hughes:  

  • Early years on the waters of Alaska as a fisher and operating a salmon tender. 
  • As a mariner, the necessity of paying full attention and its influence on writing.  
  • Holly reads from Sailing by Ravens. 
  • A reading from Passings, which was recently awarded the American Book Award.   
  • Choosing full engagement with both the challenge and beauty of our circumstances. 
  • Reading from Holly’s newly released book, Hold Fast.