Fiction Category

Kate featured in RMFW video

Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers produced a wonderful video about the organization and its conference. As vice president and conference co-chair, Kate was interviewed on screen, explaining why she thinks RMFW is such a valuable part of the writing community.

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101-Word Fiction Contest: Finalist

Boulder Weekly hosted its eighth annual 101-Word Fiction Contest in the summer of 2022. Out of nearly 100 reader-submitted entries, the following was ranked a finalist: Four Windsby Kate Jonuska The spirits traveled as dust devils, bodies dissolved into grains fine enough to mix with sand. The four met among the monuments: a man clad […]

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Boulder Weekly’s 101-Word Contest Winner

I took third place in the fourth annual Boulder Weekly 101-word fiction contest! I’ve received honorable mention in the past, but the placing is a huge thrill and honor. The story was inspired by a recent road trip through Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana. You know, ranching country, where I have family roots. Check out […]

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Kate on KYGT’s Writer’s Talk

“Live from the center of the universe, also known as Clear Creek County…” I was guest on Writer’s Talk with Jerry Fabyanic at KYGT, an adorable community radio station in Idaho Springs, on March 10. Though no longer live, you can listen to us chat about my novel, Transference, as well as the craft of writing, […]

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Restaurants: Lulu’s BBQ

Sweet and salty heaven at Texas-style barbecue gem BY KATE JONUSKA | PHOTOS BY PHIL MUMFORD Published in the Fall/Winter 2017 Boulder Magazine The change from Phillips 66 gas station to neighborhood restaurant was not as drastic as you might think in the case of LuLu’s BBQ. The pull-throughs may be the patio and the […]

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Fitness: Soul Sweat

Workout: Soul Sweat at Alchemy of Movement An exercise class that includes real dance moves BY KATE JONUSKA Alchemy of Movement, 2436 30th St., 303-449- 4410, alchemyofmovement.com Instructor: Dancing in front of other people can be an intimidating and embarrassing activity, eliciting nightmares of missed moves or audience members laughing and pointing, but there is […]

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Fitness: Acro Fusion

Workout: Acro Fusion Try moves like Throne or High-Flying Whale BY KATE JONUSKA Boulder Circus Center, 4747 26th St., 303-444- 8110, bouldercircuscenter.net Instructor: When your job is to get people off their feet and into the air, establishing trust is key, and with his warm, open demeanor, you can’t ask for better than Ryan Hamity. […]

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Fitness: Happy Hour Yin

Workout: Happy Hour Yin Because most of us are a little too yang BY KATE JONUSKA Amana Yoga, 949 Walnut St., Suite B, 719-649-3024, amanayogaboulder.com Instructor: In a climate where yoga as a spiritual exercise and yoga as physical exercise often seem separated, it’s always a pleasure to meet a yoga teacher like Melisa Slythe […]

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