>Poetry Reading at WLU

>If I lived in, say, New York, I wouldn’t go to every reading I hear about. Too many. But they aren’t that common, and…

>Press 53 Open Awards 2010

>Press 53 has announced the lineup of judges for its 2010 Open Awards. Meet the distinguished judges.

>Kind Words for In an Uncharted Country

>My friend–okay, so not an impartial reviewer–has posted some nice comments about In an Uncharted Country on her blog: In an Uncharted Country, Stories…

>Book Stuff

> I’ve been away, that’s my excuse. Last week, I got swamped with preparations for a trip, and then went to Chicago for the…

>Man Booker Prize Shortlist

> The shortlist for the 2009 Man Booker Prize has been announced: A S Byatt The Children’s Book (Random House, Chatto and Windus) J…

>In an Uncharted Country

> My collection of linked short stories is now available for purchase from the publisher, Press 53, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Powell’s Books, or…

>From the Other Side

>I enjoy readings and signings, and I enjoy chatting with the authors. It turns out that the author–this author, anyway–enjoys it, too! I had…

>Banned Books Week

> Banned Books Week is almost upon us. Check out the website, the list of most-challenged books, the banned book map, and more. Many…

>Book Happenings

>On Thursday afternoon, I received a shipment of books. I unpacked the boxes, counted them, took pictures, etc. Contrary to suggestions I received from…

>New Issue: The Short Review

>It’s time for another new issue of The Short Review, with lots of good reading ideas.