meet our contri B utors

is a self-proclaimed clutter-keeper with journals of original poems and short stories hidden in closets and under beds. Besides writing, her hobbies include motivational speaking, singing, cultivating friendships and collecting fabric. A farm kid from northwestern Minnesota, Kim is a graduate of the University of Mary and works as the chief development officer for Riverview Place and Friendship, Inc in Fargo. Kim is married to Lutheran pastor David Wagner and they are parents to four adult children. The Wagners live in south Fargo with their yorkies, Gimli and Wilson.

enjoys the opportunities that writing has given—to explore new ideas, meet new people and gain a better understanding of the community and the world. A native of North Dakota, Joyce is a graduate of NDSU and has worked in advertising and owned her own marketing company. These days, she is the “chief storyteller” for Elim Rehab & Care Center as director of marketing and development. She and her husband, Dennis, live in Fargo with their son, David.

has worked in the horticulture industry for 17 years and co-owns Holland’s Landscaping and Garden Center in Moorhead with her husband Mike. She was born in the north woods of Minnesota and learned to appreciate nature at a young age. One of her favorite childhood memories is planting trees with her grandfather. She has been a longtime board member of the North Dakota Nursery and Green House Association and is their current president. Sarah lives in Oakport, MN with her husband, son, and two dogs.

joined the Serkland Law Firm in 1969 after serving one year as an assistant attorney general for the state of North Dakota. He has been a trial lawyer since that time. Jack is a past president of the Cass County Bar Association and the State Bar Association of North Dakota. He is certified as a civil trial specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association and has been certified as a trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1980. He is a qualified neutral arbitrator and mediator in both Minnesota and North Dakota. Jack has spoken at many seminars on the subject of arbitration and mediation. His areas of practice are litigation dealing with personal injury, wrongful death claims, the defense of medical and legal malpractice, school board matters, construction and commercial disputes.

Writing and art feed the heart and the soul, never mind the eyes. Kaese has been doing calligraphy for over 30 years and started freelance writing 12 years ago for a wide variety of audiences. Her interests range from calligraphy to space travel, theology to food sciences, and camping to philosophy. She has traveled widely around the world, always inquisitive. Her goal with any project is to create a new appreciation of innovation and creativity in an attempt to solve a problem. Her studio is in Fargo.