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Dunes Review
Category:	Literary journal
Publisher:	Michigan Writers
Founder:	Anne-Marie Oomen
Founded:	1996
Firstdate:	1997
Finaldate:	2016 (print)
Language:	English
Country:	United States
Based:	Traverse City, Michigan
Issn:	1545-3111

Dunes Review is an online literary magazine^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} based in northern Michigan. It is sponsored by both Michigan Writers^{[5] [6]} of Grand Traverse County, Michigan and the Glen Arbor Art Association of Leelanau County, Michigan.^[7] The Beach Bards of Glen Arbor also contribute financially for the poetry prizes.^[8]

History

The Dunes Review Writing Project was launched in 1996 by local poet, playwright, and writing teacher, Anne-Marie Oomen. A key early focus of the magazine was on promoting regional writing and to raise consciousness about Northern Michigan writers. It also utilized art by local artists for its cover. It was originally sponsored by Glen Arbor Arts Association and the Traverse City Arts Council with the financial support of a mini-grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs. Their first issue was published in the spring of 1997.^[9]

In 2002, there was a transition in management. The Glen Arbor Art Association began to share financial, advisory, and publication responsibilities with Michigan Writers (Traverse City).^[10] Today, the magazine focuses on the best local as well as regional and national writers.^{[11] [12]}

Contributors

• Jim Daniels, poet and Brittingham Prize in Poetry recipient.^{[13] [14]}
• Nancy Eimers, poet and Whiting Writers' Award recipient.^[15]
• Allison Leigh Peters, poet and University of Michigan Academy of American Poets Prize (undergrad) recipient.^{[16] [17]}
• Jack Ridl, poet and Gary Gildner Award recipient.^[18]
• Teresa Scollon, poet and National Endowment for the Arts Grant for Literature recipient.^[19]
• Diane Seuss, poet and Juniper Prize recipient.^[4]
• Alison Swan, poet/essayist and Heekin Prize finalist.^{[3] [20]}

Contests

The magazine has held four distinct contests:

• The "Anne-Marie Oomen Poetry Prize" (2003–2006), an annual contest held for high school students.
• The "Leelanau Poetry Prize" (1997–2001), an annual poetry contest.
• The "William J. Shaw Memorial Prize for Poetry" (1997–present), an annual contest named for a professor of the literary arts from Northwestern Michigan College.^[21]
• The "Youth Poetry Prize" (1997–2001), a poetry contest for poets under 18 years old.

Reviews

"A hearty appetite for literature can be sated with the latest Dunes Review journal and 2011 chapbooks by Denise R. Baker (poetry) and Joan Schmeichel (short fiction) — all published by Michigan Writers." --Glen Arbor Sun^[22]

Notes and References

1. Web site: William J. Shaw Poetry Prize Winners . Interlochen.Org (Public Radio). 2010-04-02. 2012-07-11. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130201173455/http://ipr.interlochen.org/ipr-soundscapes/episode/7193 . 2013-02-01 .
2. Web site: Michigan Writers . Poets.org (The Academy of American Poets) . 2012-07-11.
3. Web site: Poet and Essayist Alison Swan. Michigan State University Libraries . 2002-09-27. 2012-07-11.
4. Web site: Publications and Prizes. PW.org (Poetry & Writers magazine). 2011-06-14. 2012-07-11.
5. Web site: Entertainment in Brief . Record-Eagle. 2012-02-10 . 2012-07-11.
6. Morris, Kristine. "Michigan Writers stay true to mission." Grand Traverse Insider. April 22, 2010.
7. Book: Dunes Review . WorldCat.org . 52487703 . 2012-07-10.
8. Spaulding, Holly. "Dunes Review." The Glen Arbor Sun. June 1, 2000.
9. The Dunes Review: A Publication of Regional Poetry and Creative Nonfiction. Volume 1 Number 1. Spring, 1997.
10. Dunes Review: Poetry and Nonfiction of Northwestern Lower Michigan. Volume 6 Michigan Season Special Edition. Summer 2002.
11. Web site: Michigan Writers - MW Publications . Michwriters.org . 2012-07-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120618013851/http://www.michwriters.org/mwpublications.html . 2012-06-18 .
12. Web site: Glen Arbor Art Association - Dunes Review . Glenarborart.org . 2012-07-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110908030642/http://www.glenarborart.org/dunes-review.asp . 2011-09-08 .
13. The Dunes Review. Volume 15 Issue 2.
14. The Dunes Review. Volume 16 Issue 1. Winter, 2012.
15. The Dunes Review. Volume 16 Issue 2. Summer, 2012.
16. Web site: The Hopwood Awards. The University of Michigan. July 25, 2012. 6, 17. https://web.archive.org/web/20120724225226/http://www.lsa.umich.edu/english/hopwood/pdf/HopwoodAwards2011.pdf. July 24, 2012. dead.
17. Web site: Allison Leigh Peters . MuzzleMagazine.com (online magazine) . 2012-07-11.
18. Web site: Jack Ridl Wins Award . Hope.edu . 2012-04-13 . 2012-07-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120922035504/http://www.hope.edu/2012/04/13/jack-ridl-wins-award-poem . 2012-09-22 . dead .
19. Morris, Kristine. "Local Poet wins NEA Grant." Grand Traverse Insider. December 14, 2010.
20. Dunes Review. Volume 15 Issue 1.
21. Web site: Books/Travel in Brief . Record-Eagle.com (newspaper) . 2012-02-05 . 2012-07-11.
22. Stinson, Pat. "Buy local, read local". Glen Arbor Sun. January 23, 2012.