The 2022 NYS Summer Writers Institute Begins This Week
The NYSWI presents the NYS Summer Writers Institute, a series of readings with acclaimed and prize-winning novelists, poets, essayists, memoirists, and cultural critics.
Historical Fiction Writing Workshop with Sheila Myers
This summer Writers in the Mountains presents a six-week historical fiction creative writing online workshop with Sheila Myers.
Three Poems – Michael Lee Johnson
Three poems – “Poets Out of Service,” “Deep in my Couch,” and “Nightlife Jungle Beat, Bar Next Door” – from poet and editor Michael Lee Johnson.
“Eggs for the Ageless” by Kyle A. Massa
Upstate New York author Kyle A. Massa announces his new comic fantasy novel, “Eggs for the Ageless,” is now available.
Three Poems – Jan Zlotnik Schmidt
Three poems – “The Return,” “Keening,” and “The last of the bright light” – by SUNY Distinguished Professor of English emerita at SUNY New Paltz, Jan Zlotnik Schmidt.
Open Enrollment for August Colrain Manuscript Conference
Join Joan Houlihan, Nathan McClain, Stephen Motika, and Martha Rhodes for the August Colrain Manuscript Conference on Zoom.
Ekphrasis Creative Writing Workshop with Mark Blickley
Bright Hill will offer the first-ever Ekphrasis Creative Writing Workshop taught by master teaching artist Mark Blickley on Friday, June 24.
Three Poems – Edward A. Dougherty
Three poems – “Invitation to Tea: The Market,” “Unchained Chain,” and “Desire Lines” – by poet and non-fiction author Edward A. Dougherty.
Poetry Returns to Albany’s Washington Park for Three Saturdays in July
Dan Wilcox announces the 2022 schedule for Poets in the Park, taking place at the Robert Burns statue on July 9, 16, and 30.
“Chairs” by Faye Stilton
“Chairs” by Faye Stilton, which came in 2nd Place in the 2021 Hudson Valley Writers Guild Non-Fiction Writing Contest.
“Sal’s Acid Trip” by Dean Goldberg
Sal is back for the last story of the series before summer. But, the continuing adventures of Sal Benedetto and Ethan Gold return this Fall.
The Flying Monkey: Poetry While the World Burns Itself Up
Cheryl A. Rice discusses how recent mass shootings, tragedies, politics, and even her own experiences affect poetry and performance.