Month: November 2011

November 30, 2011

>Guest Blogger: How I Read a Poetry Manuscript Submission, by Tom Lombardo

> How I Read a Poetry Manuscript Submission by Tom Lombardo Poetry Series Editor Press 53 www.press53.com Slowly for the first 3 poems. At…
November 30, 2011

>The New Yorker: "The Musical Brain" by César Aira

> December 5, 2011: “The Musical Brain” by César Aira Chris Andrews, translator The story begins normally—a family is out to dinner at a…
November 29, 2011

>Interview with Kelly Kathleen Ferguson

> Kelly Kathleen Ferguson’s book, My Life as Laura, was published two months ago by Press 53. Shortly thereafter, Ferguson posted an essay on…
November 28, 2011

>VCCA: Mid-residency

> Mid-residency, already? Afraid so. I have only one more week. I can’t say that I’ve been terribly efficient, but then I’m floundering a…
November 26, 2011

>Holiday Deals: Books

> Press 53 has a great deal for you! Check out the Holiday Specials page on the website to see some terrific book bundles…
November 26, 2011

>Tips for Writers: Reading Aloud

> I’m at a residency this week at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and it provided the suggestion for today’s tip, which…
November 24, 2011

>VCCA: Residency Begins

> I arrived at VCCA on Monday after several days at home of trying to catch up on various other responsibilities. Since I hadn’t…
November 21, 2011

>The New Yorker: "Leaving Maverly" by Alice Munro

> November 28, 2011: “Leaving Maverly” by Alice Munro Maybe I’m just not in the mood for a Munro story, but this one leaves…
November 19, 2011

>Book Review: Dispatches from the Peninsula by Chris Tharp

> Dispatches From the Peninsula: Six Years In South Korea  Chris Tharp Signal 8 Press, 2011 I arrived in Seoul, South Korea, in early…
November 18, 2011

>Book Review: Dakota, or What’s a Heaven For, by Brenda Marshall

> Dakota, or What’s a Heaven For Brenda K. Marshall North Dakota Institute for Regional Studies, 2010 What to make of an old-fashioned telling…