Don’t miss authors Judith Viorst, T.J. Stiles, Nicholas Sparks, and many more…all for FREE at the Kentucky Writers Conference April 16 from 9 am to 4 pm. Find directions, event schedule, and author information by visiting http://www.sokybookfest.org/
Celebrate Poem In Your Pocket Day
April 14, 2011 by 1 Comment
April 14th, is Poem In Your Pocket Day. Poems from pockets will be unfolded throughout the day with events in parks, libraries, schools, workplaces, and bookstores. Find a list of events celebrating National Poetry Month at www.poets.org. Looking for a poem to fold into your pocket? Write one of your own and post it […]
Join Mississippi Writers at Patawpha Fest, April 16
April 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Don’t miss the Second Annual Patawpha Fest at Yokna Bottoms Farm as part of Oxford, Mississippi’s Green Week 2011 Saturday, April 16 from 2:00 PM til! In addition to a fantastic musical line-up that includes The Cakewalkers, Shannon McNally, and Elephant Shoe (just to name a few), regional authors and poets will be sharing their […]
Poet Laureate presents Louisiana Poets, Baton Rouge, La
April 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Poet Laureate presents Louisiana Poets Noon–1:30 pm State Library 701 North Fourth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Wednesday, April 13 In celebration of National Poetry Month, joinLouisiana’s Poet Laureate Darrell Borque as he hosts poets from around the state who will be reading their work. Participants include Caroline Ancelet, Jack Bedell, Marilyn Burel, Sidney […]
Don’t Miss the Conference on Southern Literature April 14-16
April 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Conference on Southern Literature April 14-16 Chattanooga, Tennessee The Arts & Education Council’s 16th biennial Conference on Southern Literature will feature some of the most beloved writers in Southern literature. Highlights of this year’s event include a tribute to Harper Lee, the premiere of an Elizabeth Spencer documentary, keynote addresses by Dorothy Allison and […]
Country Roads Magazine Short Story Contest
February 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Country Roads magazine’s tenth annual Regional Writings issue will be published in June 2011, featuring the winners of their annual Short Story Contest and Readers’ Choice Award. Writers of Louisiana and Mississippi are now invited to submit works of fiction or haiku for a chance at publication. Submission deadline is Tuesday, March 15. A panel […]