April Events at the McCullers Center

From: Courtney George

Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 9:22 AM

To: Courtney George

Subject: April Events at the McCullers Center

 

Hello everyone,

The Carson McCullers Center is hosting two great events over the next couple of weeks:

Friday, April 20th at 7 p.m.
The Mystic Order of the East Alabama Fiction Writers will give a reading from their new collection, Be the Flame, published by local press, New Plains Press.The Mystics are composed of a group of six women bound together by their interest in the visual and literary arts: Margee Bright-Ragland, Gail Langley, Judy Nunn, Joanne Camp, Marian Carcache, and Mary Dansak. The Mystics will sign books, and a short reception will follow.

Friday, April 27th at 1:30 p.m.
The English Faculty Lecture Series features Dr. Nick Norwood, CSU Professor of Creative Writing and author of the recently published poetry collection, Gravel and Hawk. Dr. Norwood will read from and speak about his poetry, and coffee and cake will be served. For more on Dr. Norwood's new collection, visit here: http://www.ohioswallow.com/book/gravel+and+hawk.

Please contact (706) 565-4021 for questions about these events, and don't forget to follow us on Facebook for weekly updates, too.

We hope to see you soon!

Thanks, always, for your support,


Courtney George

--
Courtney George, Ph.D.
Interim Director
Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians

Columbus State University

www.mccullerscenter.org

 

Terry Kay to Read at New Bowers House Literary Center in Canon

April 2, 2012—for immediate release

 

Internationally Acclaimed Georgia Writer Terry Kay to Read at New Bowers House Literary Center in Canon

 

The University of Georgia's award-winning journal The Georgia Review and the recently opened Bowers House Literary Center in Canon, Georgia, are sponsoring a reading by, and up-close conversation with, writer Terry Kay at the Bowers House on Saturday, April 21, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. A tour of the historic home, originally built as a hotel nearly one hundred years ago, will be offered at 1:30 p.m. Both the tour and the reading are open to the public free of charge.

              Terry Kay, a Hart County native who currently makes his home in Athens, is the author of some fifteen books—among them eleven novels, a collection of essays, a children's book, and a recently released volume of short stories, The Greats of Cuttercane.

              Three of Kay's novels have been produced as Hallmark Hall of Fame movies: The Runaway, The Valley of Light, and his best-known work To Dance with the White Dog—the last of these starring the famous acting couple of Hume Cronin and Jessica Tandy.

               Readers around the world can find Kay's books translated into more than twenty languages; most notably, To Dance with the White Dog has sold some two million copies in Japan.

              After Kay's reading in the house's spacious living room/parlor, Georgia Review editor Stephen Corey will moderate a conversation between Kay and the audience. A reception will follow, during which attendees may enjoy their refreshments while walking the grounds or sitting on the first- and second-floor wraparound porches.

              The Bowers House Literary Center is located in the small town of Canon, four miles north of Royston and a pleasant thirty-five drive north of Athens; just a few miles from I-85, the house is easily reached from both Atlanta and the Greenville-Spartanburg region of South Carolina.

              Thanks to owner Laura Bowers Foreman, herself an active writer, the Bowers House's two-story, 4,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom space is now dedicated to the service of writers and lovers of good writing. The house is available for a variety of programs, from a brief gathering such as the Terry Kay reading to day-long festivals or multi-day conferences. Individual writers, as well as small groups, can take up residency in the Bowers House, for anywhere from a few days to several weeks, for modest fees—all of which go to support the mission of the house. Also, ongoing workshops and classes are currently being conducted by Sandra Scott and others. For further information, including driving directions, visit www.thebowershousewriters.com or e-mail to bowershousewriters@gmail.com.

              The Georgia Review, published quarterly at the University of Georgia since 1947, features short stories, poems, general-interest essays, reviews, and visual art by the famous and the newly discovered. Winner of National Magazine Awards in both the fiction and the essay category, and a recipient of the Georgia Governor's Award in the Arts, the Review has a long tradition of sponsoring and cosponsoring reading events on the UGA campus and in the Athens area. For more information, go to www.thegeorgiareview.com or call 706-542-3481.

Bobbie Ann Mason in Montgomery, Troy

 

Sent by: Alabama Writers' Forum Reply to the sender

Bobbie Ann Mason (courtesy of Troy University, Montgomery Campus) Bobbie Ann Mason to read in Montgomery,Troy Influential Southern novelist Bobbie Ann Mason has been named the latest recipient of the Hall-Waters Prize, presented by Troy University. Mason will be honored by Troy during events at the Montgomery and Troy campuses March 28-29. On Wednesday, March 28, Mason will read from her latest novel, The Girl in the Blue Beret, at the Montgomery Campus inside the Gold Room in Whitley Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by the Alabama Writers' Forum. Books will be available for signing. On Thursday, March 29, Mason will be honored on the Troy Campus at a luncheon sponsored by the Troy English departments. At 4 p.m. a special taping of the Alabama Public Television program Bookmark will be held in the Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor, followed by a Q&A session with the author. This event is free and open to the public, although seating is limited to the first 120 people. Mason is the author of five novels, five short-story collections, a memoir, and a biography of Elvis Presley for Penguin Publishing's popular Lives series. Her 1980 New Yorker debut, "Shiloh" (1980), remains one of the most anthologized short stories in contemporary American literature, and her 1985 novel, In Country, dealing with the after effects of the Vietnam War, is considered a classic. The Hall-Waters Prize is endowed by Troy alumnus Dr. Wade Hall as a memorial to his parents, Wade Hall Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Waters Hall. The award is presented regularly to individuals who have made significant contributions to Southern heritage and culture in history, literature, or the arts. For questions about any of the upcoming events, contact Dr. Kirk Curnutt, chair of the Montgomery Campus Department of English, at 334-241-9701 or kcurnutt@troy.edu. READ MORE… To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link.

Marillion News From The Studio

home news connect music tour shop downloads

In the studio recording backing tracks for the new album. It's sounding really good. I'm experimenting with some new effects pedals, you can never have too many toys! Feels like spring has arrived outside the studio. Steve R Just finished the backing track for "Sky Above The Rain". As I mentioned on my twitter feed a few days ago, it is a corker. This really is one of the special songs. And it is nice to be involved in the recording of tracks like this. Especially as the event has also been captured on film. We now have cameras in our live area, three to be exact but more may be introduced. So I have to choose my wardrobe carefully! Pete We've been working on this album, on and off, for what feels like years now. Maybe that's because it really is years! I'm now at the point where I don't know if it's any good or not. I wouldn't take that as a bad sign, I really didn't like Afraid of Sunlight when we were working on that and look how it turned out... Mark Evening All. Just got back from another really good day in the studio...We have been working on an arrangement and I think we might have cracked it. Will know more in the morning when we can give it a listen with fresh ears. I can now sit down and watch the football with a clear conscience....For some reason I thought it was Wednesday today bit of a shock when I found out it is in fact Thursday...Time flies when you are enjoying yourself.....Cheers... Ian Well and truly into backing tracks now. Putting down drums for a song called "The Sky Above The Rain" today. Just wait.. Steve H IN OTHER NEWS: For up to the minute news and gossip remember you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter too! Discs 2 & 3 from our Holidays in Zelande DVD are available to Pre-Order now from the Racket Store. This release features the Saturday night A-Z set recorded at the Marillion Weekend, Holland in 2011. These discs fit neatly into the Deluxe box that comes with Disc 1. We still have a few of these left in NTSC just in case you still haven't ordered your copy yet. Discs 2 & 3 can be Pre-Ordered from: www.marillion.com/shop/dvd/zelande-saturday.htm Disc 1 complete with Deluxe Box is available from: www.marillion.com/shop/dvd/zelande-friday.htm Check out the Trailer for A-Z in the Racket TV Lounge! 19 March 2012 News From The Studio

©2012 Marillion & Racket Records eWeb Newsletter Find a Better Way of Life at marillion.com

Morris Memorial Chapbook Competition

The Alabama State Poetry Society is accepting submissions for the Annual John and Miriam Morris Memorial Chapbook Competition. Deadline is May 31, 2012.

Winner receives $100 and 50 copies of his/her winning chapbook.

Poems may be previously published if poet retains all rights. Send 20-24 total pages of poetry, (poems may be longer than one page, but total page count must be 20-24) with two (2) title pages: one with author identification, and one with NO author identification.

Please send manuscript with a $15 reading fee payable to New Dawn Unlimited, Inc.

Mail to:

New Dawn Unlimited, Inc.
ASPS 2012 Morris Memorial Chapbook Competition
1830 Marvel Road
Brierfield, AL 35035

 

Jerri Hardesty


New Dawn Unlimited, Inc.
1830 Marvel Road
Brierfield, AL 35035

Poetry publishing, production, performance, preservation, and education.

NewDawnUnlimited.com
PoetrySlam.net
AlabamaPoetry.com

Write Uptown Columbus 1st Write-a-thon

Travel writer, memoirist, and novelist Mary Morris, who teaches a workshop called The Writer and the Wanderer at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, likes to send her students on field trips to light the creative torch. "I like to get my students out of the house, and a little out of their heads," says Morris, whose most recent book is the memoir River Queen (Holt, 2007). "Go away. Listen. Eavesdrop. Find something new. Bring back a souvenir. What do you take with you? What do you leave behind? Sit outside in one place until a story comes to you." Follow Morris's guidance: Go on a field trip of your own, and discover the wanderer within you.   From Poets and Writers E-Newsletter.   

 

The Chatthoochee Valley Writers are planning an opportunity for you to do just that. Register today by going to our website or replying to this email !

Chattahoochee Valley Writers Newsletter

Please see the attached Chattahoochee Valley Writers Newsletter

 

Check out the updated website – http://www.chattwriters.org

 

Register Now for our

Write-Uptown – 1^st annual Columbus Write-A-Thon.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

10:00 A.M. Kick Off at Vintage 222*

5:00 PM Wrap-UP at Vintage 222*

 

We will divide into small teams

To explore Columbus through a writer's eyes

To write about what we see (or not)

To ignite our imaginations

To encourage each other

To share what we write

To proclaim "We're Writers"!

"

Free and Open to All Writers

 

Sponsored by

Chattahoochee Valley Writers Conference

 

 

Please Register by 5 p.m., Fri.. April 20, 2012 chattwriter@gmail.com

* limited seating at Kick-off and Wrap-Up, 222 Seventh Street

 

 

Chattahoochee Valley Writers Newsletter

Please see the attached Chattahoochee Valley Writers Newsletter

 

Check out the updated website – http://www.chattwriters.org

 

Register Now for our

Write-Uptown – 1^st annual Columbus Write-A-Thon.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

10:00 A.M. Kick Off at Vintage 222*

5:00 PM Wrap-UP at Vintage 222*

 

We will divide into small teams

To explore Columbus through a writer's eyes

To write about what we see (or not)

To ignite our imaginations

To encourage each other

To share what we write

To proclaim "We're Writers"!

"

Free and Open to All Writers

 

Sponsored by

Chattahoochee Valley Writers Conference

 

 

Please Register by 5 p.m., Fri.. April 20, 2012 chattwriter@gmail.com

* limited seating at Kick-off and Wrap-Up, 222 Seventh Street

 

 

Time to Write and Win!

TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE SOUTH'S

OLDEST, MOST HELPFUL WRITERS'

CONFERENCE!

TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR MANUSCRIPTS

TO THE CASH-AWARD AUTHORS'

CONTEST!

Click here:

http://alabamawritersconclave.org/

&

Check out the latest issue of Alalitcom

at

www.alalit.com

Winners of the Alabama Writers' Conclave 2011

literary contest. Read and enjoy!