Meet Amber Blaeser-Wardzala and dive into her gripping debut about family and identity.
Amber Blaeser-Wardzala, a fresh voice in Native American literature, presents her debut novel at Boswell Book Company. "Another Name for Red" delves into the haunting realities faced by an Anishinaabe family after a sister's disappearance. The narrative weaves together themes of loss, hope, and resilience, offering readers a profound look into the struggles and strength of Indigenous women.
The event promises to be an intimate gathering where attendees can engage with Blaeser-Wardzala's storytelling and gain insight into her creative process. It's a chance to connect with a local author whose work is already making waves in literary circles. Whether you're a fan of contemporary fiction or interested in Indigenous narratives, this event is a must-attend.
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Boswell welcomes Wisconsin native Amber Blaeser-Wardzala, one of the bestselling Never Whistle at Night’s most memorable contributors, who appears with her debut novel, Another Name for Read. After a young Anishinaabe woman vanishes, her sister tries to pick up the pieces of her broken family, even as her investigations put her at risk of suffering a similar fate. Middle Sister is haunted by everyone who's disappeared - and those who remain. There are the thousands of unacknowledged missing and murdered Indigenous women, including Older Sister, whose absence from the reservation has torn her family apart. Middle Sister decides to start an investigation of her own, beginning with the mysterious “Eric”—a white man from a neighboring town who Older Sister claimed to love, and who she swore loved her. Attempting to hunt down the correct white Eric in the haystack of Minnesota forces Middle Sister to seek help from the community from which she’s grown alienated, starting with her coworker, Casanova; a stray rez dog; and Nookomis, her grandmother who’s foreseen her own death. Yet John still lurks in the growing wintry shadows, offering a sort of surrender that Middle Sister can’t help being drawn to. In the end, she must choose: either let the guilt consume her or forgive herself and fight. National Book Award Finalist Brandon Hobson says: “Another Name for Red is a beautifully written, poignant and propulsive debut novel about loss, hope, and the difficult relationships in the life of an Anishinaabe woman. I absolutely devoured this novel. Amber Blaeser-Wardzala is an engaging and extraordinary new voice in Native American literature. You will not be able to put this book down!”
