Maine authors Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Peaks Island writer explores the human consequences of immigration policy

by Debra Spark October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

Eleanor Morse takes an eclectic mix of characters into unfamiliar territory in ‘This Foreign Land.’

The author, who started Tuesday as Mechanics’ Hall’s next writer-in-residence, wants to foster literacy, community and interest in genre fiction.

‘Other Worlds Than These’ goes on sale Oct. 6 and Prime will debut a new limited series based on the Maine author’s first novel a day later.

by Michael Colbert September 23, 2026September 24, 2026

The author, 89, contemplates the power of imagination and the future that young people are inheriting.