Mountain Words Writer’s Retreat

August 21 – 23 Mountain Words invites writers in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction to a weekend of generative work in a rejuvenative setting. For 3 days, join our outstanding collection of authors as they lead morning workshops to kindle the creative flame. Afternoons and evenings are left to participants to hike, bike, write, and explore the town and surroundings of stunning Crested Butte. On Saturday, August 22nd at 6pm we will gather for a reading and book signing with retreat workshop leaders.   Workshop Time: 9 am – 12 pm Free Time: 1 – 5 pm Hikes Bike Rides And more Literary Tracks + Authors: POETRY- Suzi Q. Smith- Suzi Q. Smith is an award-winning author, artist, educator, and organizer who lives in Denver, Colorado. While primarily known for her poetry, Suzi is also a singer-songwriter, playwright, and interdisciplinary creative. She has created, curated, coached, and taught for over 20 years, touring throughout the United States. NONFICTION- River Selby River Selby worked as a hotshot and wildland firefighter for seven years, stationed out of California, Oregon, Colorado, and Alaska. They are currently a Kingsbury and Legacy Fellow at Florida State University, where they are pursuing their PhD. Their work has been published in Vox, High Country News, Bellevue Literary Review, Vice, Tricycle, and the New Ohio Review. River was born in Los Angeles and grew up in the Pacific Northwest. FICTION- TBA