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Meet the Author: Heather Gudenkauf

The History Center
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026 6:00 PM
Doors open 5:30 p.m.
Program starts at 6:00 p.m.

Join us at The History Center for a special author talk with New York Times bestselling novelist Heather Gudenkauf, whose gripping stories are deeply rooted in Iowa’s landscapes and communities. Heather will share insights from her eleven acclaimed novels, many inspired by real-life Iowa locations, and reflect on how growing up in the Midwest shaped her voice as a storyteller. From her beginnings as an elementary school teacher to becoming an internationally published author, Gudenkauf will discuss her creative journey, writing process, and the powerful role place plays in her work. Join us for an engaging conversation about storytelling, place, and the paths that lead us to creative work.
 
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Doors open 5:30 p.m. Program starts at 6:00 p.m. Join us at The History Center for a special author talk with New York Times bestselling novelist Heather Gudenkauf, whose gripping stories are deeply rooted in Iowa’s landscapes and communities. Heather will share insights from her eleven acclaimed novels, many inspired by real-life Iowa locations, and reflect on how growing up in the Midwest shaped her voice as a storyteller. From her beginnings as an elementary school teacher to becoming an internationally published author, Gudenkauf will discuss her creative journey, writing process, and the powerful role place plays in her work. Join us for an engaging conversation about storytelling, place, and the paths that lead us to creative work.