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Maine author adapting his novel set in Waterville for Netflix
Ron Currie is adapting his 2025 novel ‘The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne’ for Netflix. A prequel, ‘We Will See You Bleed,’ will be released July 7.
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These Maine authors’ novels are being developed by Netflix, Amazon and Paramount
An update on books by Tess Gerritsen, Travis Kennedy, Adam White and Ron Currie that were being developed for TV or film in the last few years.
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In a small Maine town, a mysterious cold case is pulled out of the water
Thriller writer Gillian French releases second novel starring fingerprint analyst Shaw Connolly.
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Read the poem ‘The countryside of age is made of wrinkles’ by Jo Radner
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Maine author’s crime-solving game warden is still on the job
‘Storm Tide,’ the 16th Mike Bowditch mystery novel by Paul Doiron, goes on sale June 30.
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Portland writer examines ideas of motherhood in new story collection
Colby professor Sarah Braunstein’s ‘Baby in a Box’ explores caretaking and modern love.
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Read the poem ‘Honeymoons’ by Michael Colbert
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Freeport writer compiles 25 botanical projects you can do, too
In a new book, Kerry Michaels makes art from her garden.
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Visit the real Maine places that inspired these books
From contemporary novels to classic children’s books, authors have turned to towns all over the state for settings and inspiration.