Thursday, June 29, 2017

"Beware of Historians": Historical Research for the Fiction Writer

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I wrote for the AWP Writer’s Notebook about my experience doing historical research for REVERSING THE RIVER, my novel set in 1899 Chicago, ...
Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Deadline to Enter Drue Heinz Literature Prize is 6/30!

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My writing life changed when THIS ANGEL ON MY CHEST won this contest—and no matter how many times I express how grateful I am to University...
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Happy News!

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The happiest news, really: I’m thrilled to report that my next novel, SILVER GIRL, is going to be published by Unnamed Press , a fabulous s...
Thursday, June 15, 2017

Flash Fiction in The Collagist!

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So thrilled to see one of my new pieces of flash fiction up in the June edition of The Collagist : “What We Know of the Animal” was written...
Monday, June 12, 2017

The Complex Machinery of Space Shuttles & Love: An Interview with the Authors of GENERATION SPACE: A LOVE STORY

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By John Newlin Generation Space: A Love Story Stillwater Press, 2017 Anna Leahy and Doug Dechow have written a superbly cra...
Friday, May 26, 2017

Write Prompts with Me at Politics & Prose Bookstore!

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I’ll be teaching a prompt writing class at Politics & Prose Bookstore in June, and I’d love to see you at one of my sessions. Beginners...
Monday, May 22, 2017

Etiquette for MFA Grads

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This is a rerun from last year, but since we're back at graduation season, I think it's worth another run: Okay, I’m not really t...