Li-Young Lee: Guest author at Kachamak Bay Writers' Conference.The 2009 Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference will take place June 12-16 at Lands End Resort on the end of the world-famous Homer Spit. Speaking of world famous, the keynote speaker will be poet Li-Young Lee, recipient of the American Book Award. Other award-winning, nationally-recognized authors, editors and agents will conduct creative writing workshops, readings, craft talks and panel presentations in fiction, nonfiction, children’s writing, poetry and the business of writing. Notable locals include Alaska Writer Lauerate Nancy Lord, John Morgan, Peggy Shumaker, Rich Chiappone, Sherry Simpson and others. Advanced registration is required. The early registration fee is $375 prior to June 11, space available. For more information, visit http://writersconference.homer.alaska.edu.