Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., PSU Theater Jo McDougall is the author of five books of poetry, including Dirt and Satisfied with Havoc and a memoir, Daddy’s Money. She has also published her poems in such journals as Midwest Quarterly and Crazyhorse and has read her work on KRPS public radio, Pittsburg, KS and National Seminars Groups. Jo McDougall holds an … [Read more...] about Jo McDougall, visiting poet and memoirist will read from her poetry and new memoir
Michael Czyzniejewski, Missouri State University’s newest Creative Writing Faculty member will be reading from his most recently published book, Chicago Stories, on Friday, October 26th at 7 p.m. in the PSU Theater. Chicago Stories is a collection of 40 dramatic fictions, written in the persona of famous Chicagoans. The range of stories is amazing featuring Mike’s sharp wit … [Read more...] about Fiction Reading: Chicago Stories by Michael Czyzniejewski
Friday, October 26th, 7 p.m. PSU Theater – Moon City Faculty Rotational Reading and Book Signing Featuring Michael Czyzniejewski (fiction) and other faculty TBA (Reception for new creative writing faculty member Michael Czyzniejewski to follow at the home of Jen Murvin) Tuesday, October 30th, 7 p.m. The Library Center – Soul of a Poet Featuring (tentatively) Stacy … [Read more...] about Fall 2012 Creative Writing Program Readings Schedule
Next Friday, Sept. 7th (7 p.m.), we will be showcasing outstanding student writers in the areas of fiction and poetry as part of the downtown First Friday Artwalk. The reading will be located at the Park Central Library on the square (attached to The Coffee Ethic). Last year's Artwalk reading was an enormous success, and we anticipate this one will be too! Please make a point … [Read more...] about First Friday Artwalk Creative Writing Showcase
Dr. Keri Franklin’s research is in the field of writing, literacy, and teacher development. Currently, she is in the second year of a grant-funded quasi-experimental study of the impact of writing professional development on high school writing. She is the founding director of the Ozarks Writing Project, a site of the National Writing Project, and director of the English … [Read more...] about Dr. Franklin looks forward to Faculty Writing Retreat