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4th Annual Liminal Essay Contest is Now Open!
The 4th Annual Liminal Essay Contest is now open for submissions through March 1, 2026. High school and college students may submit essays. Contest sponsored by S. K. Kruse and the Guild for Engaged Liminality. Find out more!
S. K. Kruse's New Novel, Of Beginnings and Ends, to be Released by Deuxmers in 2026
S. K. Kruse is thrilled to announce that her novel, Of Beginnings and Ends—a Soul-making Keats Literary Award winner—will be released by Deuxmers in 2026.
S. K. Kruse Joins The Liminality Project
S. K. Kruse joins The Liminality Project as Co-Curator. Dr. Timothy Carson is the founding curator of The Liminality Project and a longtime teacher and writer in liminal studies, including courses through the University of Missouri. As co-curator, Kruse will be contributing creative and educational offerings for readers, writers, and seekers navigating change.
Author Visit With Northern Valley Regional High School
S. K. Kruse discusses liminality in her short story “Summoned by a Star” and shares about her writing process with Northern Valley Regional High School students.
Author Visit With Franklin High School
S. K. Kruse discusses liminality in her short story “Summoned by a Star” and shares about her writing process with Franklin High School students.
Winners of the 3rd Annual Liminal Essay Contest Announced!
Get ready for the paparazzi! The 3rd Annual Liminal Essay Contest winners will be announced May 1st! 1st-3rd place winners for high school and college contests can be found here.
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S. K. Kruse reads “Democracy: POV” at Arkana Literary Magazine Issue 18 Launch Party
“Democracy: POV,” in which an alien invader of Earth contemplates the perils and wonders of democracy, will be published April, 2025 in Arkana Literary Magazine, Issue 18. Looking forward to meeting the editors, writers, and illustrators who put together this gem of a literary mag! Read or listen here.
3rd Annual Liminal Essay Contest Now Open!
Have your students submit their essays by March 31st! See details here.
Tales From the Liminal Study Edition $.99 Pre-Order Now Available!
For a limited time, the Tales From the Liminal Study Edition e-book will be available for $.99! Take advantage of this offer until April 7th. Paperback edition available at the discounted price of $4.99, April 1st through April 7th!
S. K. Kruse Reads at A Breath of Fresh Art
A Breath of Fresh Art, produced by the acclaimed Katherine Kramer at Primrose Retreat, will feature the theme of Democracy in Life & Art. Audience members will follow maps around an historic farmstead to take in performances and view art installations by more than two dozen dancers, musicians, spoken word artists, and visual artists from Dane County and the Driftless Area arts community.
The Ramshackle Raconteurs, comprised of writers Alex Bledsoe, Matt Geiger, and S. K. Kruse, will converge on stage to present Democracy: POV, a look at democracy through the lens of parenting, pirates, fascists, and aliens!
Allison Vernon Wins 2nd Annual Liminal Essay Contest!
Congratulations to Allison Vernon of the University of Missouri for winning the 2nd annual Liminal Essay Contest with her essay, “Charon’s Forgotten Humanity." Read here.
2nd Annual Liminal Essay Contest Entries Due
Liminal Essay Scholarships due February 29th! See https://www.skkruse.com/liminalscholarship for details.
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Author Visit with UM Honors College: Liminality and Literature of the Fantastical
S. K. Kruse discusses liminality in Tales From the Liminal with Dr. Timothy Carson’s University of Missouri Honors Class: Liminality and Literature of the Fantastical.
Liminality Guild Presentation
S. K. Kruse will present on the role of the liminal in the creative process for the Guild for Engaged Liminality. Watch the 13-min presentation here!
Tales From the Liminal Audiobook Released!
Deuxmers releases the Tales From the Liminal audiobook today! Listen to a 5-minute sample here. Available on multiple audiobook platforms.
The Liminal Essay Contest Winner AnnounceD!
Congratulations to Allison Vernon of the University of Missouri for winning the 2nd Annual Liminal Essay Contest with her excellent essay, “Charon’s Forgotten Humanity." Read here.
WPR Newsmakers Interview
Ezra Wall of Wisconsin Public Radio interviews S. K. Kruse about her new short story collection, "Tales From the Liminal."
WPR central Time Interview
Rob Ferrett of WPR’s “Central Time” interviews S. K. Kruse about her new collection of short stories, “Tales From the Liminal.”
Tales From the Liminal Book Launch
Book launch for Tales From the Liminal by S. K. Kruse, Saturday, November 13, 5-7 P.M. at Kismet Book Shop, Verona, WI.
WORT “8 O'Clock Buzz” Interview
Kai Brito interviews author S. K. Kruse about her new book, "Tales From the Liminal" on WORT's 8 O'Clock Morning Buzz show.
Deuxmers Publishing Releases "Tales From the Liminal" by S. K. Kruse
S. K. Kruse is pleased to announce Deuxmers Publishing has released her first collection of short stories, Tales From the Liminal! Find out more here.
S. K. Kruse Reads at A Breath of Fresh Art
S. K. Kruse reads “Summoned by a Star” from her upcoming book, Tales From the Liminal, at Breath of Fresh Art.
S. K. Kruse Reads at the 2020 Soul-Making Keats Awards Ceremony
S. K. Kruse reads an excerpt from her award-winning novel, That Which Remains, at the National League of American Pen Women’s 2020 Soul-Making Keats Awards Ceremony. Event held online due to ongoing Covid restrictions.
S. K. Kruse Wins a 2020 Soul-Making Keats Literary Award
S. K. Kruse is thrilled to announce she is the winner of another Soul-Making Keats Literary Award for her novel That Which Remains. Thank you to the National League of American Pen Women for sponsoring the competition!
S. K. Kruse Reads at the 2015 Soul-Making Keats Literary Awards Ceremony
S. K. Kruse reads an excerpt from her award-winning novel, Of Beginnings and Ends, at the 2015 Soul-Making Keats Awards Ceremony, in the historic San Francisco Library.
S. K. Kruse Wins a 2015 Soul-Making Keats Literary Award for her novel Of Beginnings and Ends
It’s an honor for me to win a Soul-Making Keats Literary Award for my novel, Of Beginnings and Ends. Thank you to Eileen Malone, the founder and director of this competition, and to the judge Joanna Catherine Scott.