Gish Jen, one of America’s greatest storytellers, is the author of the new book, Thank You, Mr. Nixon (2022), a collection of stories that, together, constitute “a fictional journey through […]
Storytelling Open Mic Hosted By Mike De SocioTheme: Justice The idea of justice has been getting a lot of attention lately: Social justice, climate justice, economic justice—worthy causes, all. But […]
Celebrate Poetry month and Eastertide by joining Evan Craig Reardon and friends for the poetry of Wallace Stevens on Zoom. The course includes two sessions: April 18 and 25. The […]
If you’re looking for something a little different to read, Author Jeri Westerson probably has it: Medieval, Tudor, LGBTQ mysteries, Historicals, and Paranormal. Her Crispin Guest Medieval Noir Mysteries have […]
Whether you’ve never written a poem, or published your third collection, this workshop is a treat for your inner-poet. Come and learn how to use a variety of simple prompts […]
Join us for a conversation with award-winning fiction writer and essayist Peter Orner, whose work often celebrates the joy and necessity of reading. His new essay collection, Still No Word […]
Next Year’s Words: a New Paltz Reading Forum and Elting LibraryCelebrate National Poetry Month with featured readers Myra Shapiro, Cynthia Manick, and Timothy Liu on Wednesday, April 19, at 7:30 […]
Russell Sage College’s Troy Campus hosts a poetry reading, discussion and book signing by published poet and translator: Hajar Hussaini!
Local writer Ellen White Rook will read from her work at the Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave., Albany on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 7:30PM, with an open mic […]
Enjoy a live performance of poems by members of the capital region’s poetry troupe, A Cauldron of Crones. Each member will share selections from her recent and forthcoming poetry collections. […]
Join us for a conversation with Elizabeth Graver, the author of Kantika (April 2023), a dazzling multigenerational saga about Sephardic Jewish families that moves from Istanbul to Barcelona, Havana, and […]
Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2pm to 3pmJoin this afternoon book group as we explore newer adult fiction as chosen by the group. Meets on the last Wednesday of each month. No […]
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild supports the efforts of writers in all genres by sponsoring readings, workshops, and contests and providing a number of valuable resources for the entire literary community.
