DePaul Humanities Center presents Launch Reading and Reception for Brute Neighbors: Urban nature poetry, prose and photography Monday, March 7, 2011 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Lincoln Hall 2424 North Lincoln Avenue THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The book features some of Chicago’s best writers: Reginald Gibbons, Stuart Dybek, Christian Wiman,…Continue reading Launch Reading and Reception for BRUTE NEIGHBORS
Month: February 2011
The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part Two
By MAWP student Brittany Petersen Read the first part of this topic in Brittany’s previous post: “The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part One.” As I’ve discussed in my previous post, the romance genre has a simple formula that doesn’t necessarily include sex or an unflattering portrayal of women: An authentic love story (or at…Continue reading The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part Two
The Texas Observer First Annual Short Story Prize
For Immediate Release Contact: David Duhr Fiction Editor, Texas Observer Duhr@TexasObserver.org 617.899.1706 Larry McMurtry to Judge Texas Observer Short Story Prize (Austin, TX) – The Texas Observer has always loved a good story, but the ones they’ve published over the last half-century—mostly hard-hitting investigative pieces—have been depressingly true. The venerable publication is looking to change…Continue reading The Texas Observer First Annual Short Story Prize
Calls for Submissions
Attention all creative writers! Consider submitting your work to one or several of the contests and literary magazines whose flyer is in this post. Here at the English Department, we’ve received several awesome calls for submissions. Take a minute to view all three packets of PDF documents to find the publication right for you. Calls…Continue reading Calls for Submissions
James Murphy Reading, a Review
By MAE student Jonathan Kittl On Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the John T. Richardson Library, Professor James H. Murphy presented his newly published book, Irish Novelists & the Victorian Age. Professor Murphy started the evening with a brief explanation concerning his process in constructing this new work. Professor Murphy includes references to well over…Continue reading James Murphy Reading, a Review
The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part One
By MAWP student Brittany Petersen As we finish up the chocolates, watch the balloons deflate and lay Valentine’s Day 2011 to bed, it seems appropriate to turn back to the source from which we as English students and authors get our romantic fix the other 364 days of the year: romance literature. Wait—you do read…Continue reading The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part One
March Into Spring With Free Author Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2011 During the month of March, the Chicago Public Library will host several fascinating and free events in continuation of its ongoing monthly Authors Series. In addition, the Library will be the venue for several free author discussions included in Columbia College Chicago’s 15th Annual Story Week Festival of Writers…Continue reading March Into Spring With Free Author Events
Student News: Diana Anderson
Read below this student news from MAE student Diana Anderson. She was recently hired to work as an editor and writer at Argonne National Laboratory. Have your own news or announcement? Email it to Molly Tranberg at mtranber@depaul.edu. I was hired after the first of the year as a Writer/Editor at Argonne National Laboratory, run…Continue reading Student News: Diana Anderson
Call for Papers: Transitions Abroad Magazine
For over 30 years, Transitions Abroad magazine has been the only publication dedicated to work, study, living, and cultural immersion travel abroad. Its purpose is the dissemination of practical information leading to a greater understanding of other cultures through direct participation in the daily life of the host community. In our mission to expand upon…Continue reading Call for Papers: Transitions Abroad Magazine
Recent News from DePaul English Faculty
Congratulations to Professor Jim Fairhall Winner, Tennessee Williams New Orleans Fiction Contest Professor Fairhall will read from his winning story, “Pink,” at the 25th Annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival on Sunday, March 27. For more information on the contest and the festival, see http://www.tennesseewilliams.net/ Professor James H. Murphy Professor Murphy will celebrate his new book, Irish…Continue reading Recent News from DePaul English Faculty
Incognito Book Release Party at Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A BOOK RELEASE PARTY This February, Michael Sidney Fosberg celebrates the release of his memoir, INCOGNITO: An American Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, where in the summer of 2008 he presented his one-man, autobiographical play, Incognito. Playwright and Victory Gardens Theater Literary Manager, Aaron Carter, will conduct…Continue reading Incognito Book Release Party at Victory Gardens Biograph Theatre
Reading, Writing, and Religion
Read this post by MAWP student Matthew Caracciolo on writing and religion. How do the two intersect? Add your perspective to the discussion! DePaul’s student body represents a wide variety of religions. It’s surprising to me then that I hear little religious talk going on. Perhaps this is because I am a graduate student who…Continue reading Reading, Writing, and Religion