The 57th Annual Lex Allen Literary Festival will feature essayist Barbara Hurd, Appalachian author Crystal Wilkinson, and Hollins' Spring 2017 Louis D. Rubin Writer-in-Residence, poet Li-Young Lee. The free event takes place on Saturday, April 1, in the Frances Niederer Auditorium (Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center) at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Road). Attend for all or part of the day.… Continue reading ★ Lex Allen Literary Festival April 1
Author: Douglas Charles Jackson
Roanoke VA based writer and community coach.
★ Dragovich Named 2017 Writer by Bus
Shari Dragovich has been named Roanoke's 2017 Writer by Bus. The freelance writer was selected through a competitive process to ride the bus throughout March and April to craft short essays highlighting the Valley's public transportation system. The effort is a partnership of RIDE Solutions, Valley Metro, and the Roanoke Arts Commission. The full slate of Art by… Continue reading ★ Dragovich Named 2017 Writer by Bus
★ Allens’ Mythic Delirium Open for Submissions
Mike and Anita Allen's Mythic Delirium journal is open for submissions of short fiction and poetry - fantasy, horror, science fiction, interstitial, and cross-genre works. The submission period closes on May 1. Get submission details at mythicdelirium.com, and read the January-March 2017 issue to get in the mood.
★ Open Spot in Writing Group
Valley Writers has a spot or two available in their first and third Thursdays group for writers of all levels. The group shares publishing news and offers helpful critiques of each other's writing. (It's not a "write-in" in which writing is done during the meeting.) You don't have to be published or even want to be published to… Continue reading ★ Open Spot in Writing Group
★ James River Writers Best Unpublished Novel Contest
Novelists, polish up the first 50 pages of your unpublished manuscript by March 31 and enter the James River Writers Best Unpublished Novel Contest. There's a $25 dollar entry fee that supports Richmond's supportive network of writers, and you might just win the top award. The package includes a $500 prize, publication of an excerpt in the September… Continue reading ★ James River Writers Best Unpublished Novel Contest
★ LITERALLY, the BOOK CITY Blog
Literally, the BOOK CITY Blog, will feature Open Book Author Interviews (blogged and gathered on a dedicated YouTube Channel) 4 Questions transcripts Short videos BookTalk - video compilations (blogged and gathered on a dedicated YouTube Channel) Locals figures on their favorite books Local commentary on important books and fictional characters 60-second summaries of book club discussions News and Events Hey Authors! Want to share… Continue reading ★ LITERALLY, the BOOK CITY Blog
★ Submit your Author Interview
Hey Authors! Want to share your insights? Submit your answers to our 5-Question interview and there's a good chance we'll use it to promote you and your work. Just submit your responses here and we'll get back in touch to go a little deeper.
★ Macy in Fincastle March 11
If you haven't gotten a chance to hear Beth Macy discuss Truevine, head out to the Fincastle Library (11 Academy St.) on Saturday, March 11, at 11 AM. Pulling together a variety of histories with contemporary reportage, Macy's a fine ringmaster of this circus tale. But no matter how compelling you found the story, you'll appreciate it even more after hearing the author… Continue reading ★ Macy in Fincastle March 11
★ Affrilachian Poets in Roanoke March 15, Ferrum March 3/16
Hear readings by Kentucky Poet Laureate emeritus Frank X Walker and several other Affrilachian Poets, including Dorian Hairston, Asha French, Bernard Clay, and Yvonne Johnson, at two free events in the area this week. Wednesday, 3/15, at 6 PM: Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage (20 Church Avenue SE, Roanoke) Thursday, 3/16, at 7 PM: Ferrum College's Franklin… Continue reading ★ Affrilachian Poets in Roanoke March 15, Ferrum March 3/16
★ Tippett at Hollins March 5
If you're a fan of the radio show and podcast On Being, then it's probably already on your radar that on-air personality and author Krista Tippett will be at Hollins Sunday evening, March 5, at 7:30. The duPont Chapel doors open at 6:30 and seats are first come-first served. If you aren't already hooked on Tippett's… Continue reading ★ Tippett at Hollins March 5
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