All writers, no matter how accomplished, feel the pressure of finding the right words to invigorate their prose and bring their stories to life. The right word choice and arrangement can surprise and astonish readers, or entice editors and agents to keep reading well after the first page. Think of the power that wordplay, (rhyme, alliteration, lyricism, connotation) […]
Robbie Gamble (Poetry/Nonfiction; January 2017/June 2020) reads from "A Can of Pinto Beans" -poetry recounting his work with "No More Deaths"
Join Odyssey Bookshop both in person and online on Thursday, February 10 at 7 PM for a reading and discussion of Julie Wittes-Schlack's (Nonfiction, June 2013) new novel, Burning and Dodging. She will be joined in conversation by Pamela Petro (Nonfiction, MFA Writing Faculty), author of the memoir, The Long Field - Wales and the Presence of Absence. Julie […]
What The Universe Is: A Reading Series featuring two fantastic poets in a continent-spanning event: Gustavo Hernandez is the author of the poetry collection Flower Grand First (Moon Tide Press). Gustavo holds a degree in creative writing from California State University Long Beach, and his poems have been published in Reed, Acentos Review, Sonora Review and […]
We've all read the popular New York Times Modern Love column. What you might not know is that the Times receives thousands of submissions for the 50 essays it publishes each year, making it one of the most sought-after spots for both aspiring and established writers. Join GrubStreet and Belmont Books for an evening of rejected Modern Love essays. Five […]
Deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland for generations. Floods sweep away entire villages, while bloody wars are waged over the few remaining resources. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curses them with death and despair. In an attempt to appease him, each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the sea […]
Join hoopla and publisher OrangeSky Audio for a live event with the author, Buki Papillon, and narrator, Adjoa Andoh, of An Ordinary Wonder.
Tattered Cover welcomes Andrea Wang (WFYP, June 2011) at their Aspen Grove location on February 26th at 2pm MT. She will be reading from her Caldecott Award-winning picture book Watercress. This is a free event, no registration required. About the Book: Driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's parents stop suddenly when they spot watercress […]
TKE proudly welcomes acclaimed author Sara Zarr (WFYP, MFA Writing Faculty) for a discussion of and reading from her new middle reader novel, A Song Called Home. Zarr will be in conversation with fellow YA author, Corey Ann Haydu. This free, virtual event will take place on Crowdcast and you must register here to participate. About the book: […]