Lola Haskins is a Florida treasure. She is a widely published poet of grand and varied range, a former computer science lecturer, a creative writing teacher, an environmental activist, an outdoor enthusiast, and the recipient of far too many awards, honors, and accolades to completely list. The late renowned poet W.S. Merwin said, “Haskins writes […]
Oedipus, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and “Astonishing Primitives”
October 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
“How to Read a Novel” by Caroline Gordon Cluny Media Edition, 2019; Originally published, 1953 “The Malefactors” by Caroline Gordon Cluny Media Edition, 2019; Originally published, 1956 Review Essay by Edwina Pendarvis Caroline Gordon’s How to Read a Novel is a little outdated, but still intriguing in its observations on the novel. Because her […]
“The Kingdoms of Savannah” by George Dawes Green
October 19, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Kingdoms of Savannah (Celadon Books, 2022) reads like a fine literary suspense novel, a top-tier mystery. But Kingdoms triumphs in extending the boundaries of the genre. George Dawes Green unearths so many long-buried layers of history with such drama, such flair, such artistic skill that readers may not even be aware they are reading […]
Edwina Pendarvis
October 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Edwina Pendarvis, Professor Emeritus, Marshall University College of Education, has authored books, chapters, and articles on creativity, literature, arts, and culture. She has served as an interim editor for Journal of Appalachian Studies and currently serves as book editor for Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel. She has written about the intersection of creativity and Appalachian culture […]
“The Whispering Women” by Trish MacEnulty
October 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The Whispering Women (Prism Light Press, 2022) by Trish MacEnulty features two lively female investigators who represent distinct social classes. Richly drawn characters, the vibrant historical setting, and a suspenseful mystery create strong currents that pull readers into this delightful novel. But it’s the women’s issues—as relevant today as they were in the early 1900s—that […]
Atlanta Writers Conference Nov. 4-5, 2022
October 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This year’s Atlanta Writers Conference has seven parts. You can participate in all seven or pick and choose the parts you are interested in. Click here for the pricing of each activity. Except for the Pre-Conference Edits, which will occur via email exchanges, all activities will be in-person at the Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel on November 4-5, […]