UNCG MFA News & Notes
Allison Seay’s New Collection ‘To See the Queen’ Named as an “Essential Poetry Title” for Spring 2013
May 14, 2013
“To See the Queen,” by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Allison Seay listed by Library Journal as one of the Thirty Essential Poetry Titles for Spring 2013: http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2013/04/books/nonfic/arts-humanities/thirty-essential-poetry-titles-for-spring-2013/
Learn MoreGeorge Singleton and Kat Meads Win Silver Medals in the 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards
May 13, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alums George Singletonand Kat Meads win Silver Medals in the 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards:http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1653
Learn MoreBarbara Presnell’s New Poetry Appears in ‘StorySouth’
May 12, 2013
Poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Barbara Presnell over at StorySouth: http://storysouth.com/2013/03/after-the-train-carries-her-son-to-war-she-walks-the-other-children-home.html
Learn MorePaul Crenshaw Publishes New Fiction in the ‘Blue Mesa Review’
May 11, 2013
Fiction by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Paul Crenshaw over at Blue Mesa Review: http://bluemesareview.org/issues/online-issue-27/after-the-storm-by-paul-crenshaw/
Learn MoreJulianna Baggott Discusses Balancing Family Life with Writing
May 10, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julianna Baggott discusses balancing writing and kids with Tallahassee.com: http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20130411/NEWS01/304110038/Baggott-shines-inaugural-TLH-Book-Club-reading?nclick_check=1
Learn MoreKelly Cherry Publishes New Poems in ‘Solstice Literary Magazine’
May 9, 2013
Poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Kelly Cherry over at Solstice Literary Magazine: http://www.solsticelitmag.org/content/the-lacework-of-coherence/
Learn MoreClaudia Emerson Interviewed at ‘Birmingham Poetry Review’
May 8, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Claudia Emerson interviewed in the Birmingham Poetry Review: http://poems.com/special_features/prose/essay_mintz_emerson.php
Learn MoreTerry L. Kennedy Publishes New Poetry with ‘Thrush Poetry Journal’
May 7, 2013
Poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Terry L. Kennedy over at Thrush Poetry Journal: http://www.thrushpoetryjournal.com/may-2013-terry-l-kennedy.html
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones’s New Novel Reviewed by ‘The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’
May 6, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones reviewed in the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: http://www.ajc.com/news/entertainment/books-literature/missing-woman-shakes-up-southern-town-in-the-next-/nWmS7/
Learn MoreSteve Almond Reading Video Posted at ‘Extract(s)’
May 5, 2013
Watch a reading by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Steve Almond over at Extract(s): http://dailydoseoflit.com/2013/04/29/in-place-live-steve-almond/
Learn MoreLee Zacharias’s Reading for the North Carolina Writer’s Network Posted for Your Viewing Pleasure
May 4, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer emeritus, Lee Zacharias reads for the North Carolina Writers’ Network Spring Conference held here at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro – UNCG:http://youtube/p9SQGtXLbDE
Learn MoreScott Owens Publishes New Poetry with ‘Pirene’s Fountain’
May 3, 2013
Poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Scott Owens over at Pirene’s Fountain: http://www.pirenesfountain.com/poetry/owens.html
Learn MoreMatt Fiander Reviews Hiss Golden Messenger’s New Album for ‘PopMatters’
May 2, 2013
New review by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Matt Fiander over at PopMatters: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/170228-hiss-golden-messenger-haw/
Learn MoreJulie Brooks Barbour Publishes New Poems with ‘Sleet Magazine’
May 1, 2013
New poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julie Brooks Barbour over at sleetmagazine.com: http://www.sleetmagazine.com/selected/brooks_barbour_v5n1.html
Learn MoreCamille Dungy Profiled in ‘The Namibian’
April 30, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Camille Dungy profiled in The Namibian: http://www.namibian.com.na/letters/full-story/archive/2013/april/article/there-was-more-to-creative-writing/
Learn MoreJennifer Militello Reads Tonight in Louisville
April 29, 2013
Live in Louisville? Go see MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Jennifer Millitello read tonight at 7:30 at 21c Museum Hotels: https://www.facebook.com/events/161909337306640/?ref=3
Learn MoreRachel Marie Patterson Publishes New Poems in StorySouth
April 28, 2013
Poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Rachel Marie Patterson over at StorySouth: http://storysouth.com/2013/03/entomophobia.html
Learn MoreKeith Lee Morris Interviewed for “What I’m TRYING to Say”
April 27, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Keith Lee Morris interviewed for “What I’m TRYING to Say” http://www.wittscast.com/archives/661
Learn MoreRowan Jacobsen Writes about the Decreasing Apple Diversity- for Mother Jones
April 27, 2013
New article by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Rowan Jacobsen over at Mother Jones: http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2013/04/heritage-apples-john-bunker-maine
Learn MoreJulianna Baggott Interviewed by The StoryMen
April 26, 2013
Listen to an interview with MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julianna Baggott over at The StoryMen: http://www.storymen.us/julianna-baggott/
Learn MoreAllison Seay to Read at UNCG Tonight at 8:00PM
April 25, 2013
Live in Greensboro? Come see MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Allison Seay read to tonight at 8:00 at the The University of North Carolina at Greensboro – UNCG Faculty Center: https://www.facebook.com/events/535904636462069/
Learn MoreClaudia Emerson to Read in Eau Claire, WI Tonight at 6:00PM
April 24, 2013
Live in Eau Claire, WI? Go see MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Claudia Emerson read tonight at 6:00 at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: http://www.uwec.edu/News/releases/13/04/0405ClaudiaEmerson.htm
Learn MoreJulie Brooks Barbour’s New Poetry Out at StorySouth
April 15, 2013
Poetry from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julie Brooks Barbour over at StorySouth: http://storysouth.com/2013/03/the-nature-of-lace.html
Learn MoreDan Albergotti to Read at UNCG Today at 5:00 PM
April 11, 2013
Live near Greensboro, NC? Go see MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Dan Albergotti read for The University of North Carolina at Greensboro – UNCG Poetry Day this afternoon at 5:00. http://mfagreensboro.org/event/uncg-poetry-festival/
Learn MoreHeidi Czerwiec’s Poetry Appears at Connotation Press
April 1, 2013
Poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Heidi Czerwiec over at Connotation-Press An Online-Artifact: http://www.connotationpress.com/a-poetry-congeries-with-john-hoppenthaler/march-2013/1783-heidi-czerwiec-poetry
Learn MoreDan Albergotti Interviewed by StorySouth
March 31, 2013
Interview with MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Dan Albergotti over at StorySouth: http://storysouth.com/the_next_big_thing/dan-albergotti.html
Learn MoreJennifer Militello Publishes New Poetry with the ‘Green Mountains Review’
March 21, 2013
New poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Jennifer Militello over at Green Mountains Review: http://greenmountainsreview.com/?p=1813
Learn MoreAngela Davis-Gardner Writes about Growing Up as the “Other” Angela Davis
March 20, 2013
New essay by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Angela Davis-Gardner over at ‘The Millions’: http://www.themillions.com/2013/02/funny-you-dont-look-like-angela-davis.html
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones’s New Novel ‘The Next Time You See Me’ Reviewed at ‘The Herald Sun’
March 19, 2013
Review of “The Next Time You See,” the latest from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction wirter Holly Goddard Jones over at ‘The Herald Sun’: http://www.heraldsun.com/lifestyles/x670455714/REVIEW-A-compelling-debut-novel-by-Holly-Goddard-Jones
Learn MoreJulianna Baggott Interviewed about ‘Fuse’ by ‘Powell’s Books, Inc.’
March 18, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julianna Baggott interviewed about her latest novel, “Fuse,” over at Powell’s Books, Inc.:https://www.powells.com/blog/qa/julianna-baggott-by-julianna-baggott/
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones Has Her New Novel Reviewed by ‘The News & Record’
March 17, 2013
“The Next Time You See Me,” the latest from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones, reviewed in the The News & Observer: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/02/16/2683426/mystery-personal-dramas-take-place.html
Learn MoreSteve Almond Writes about Religion and His Family for ‘Stealing Time Magazine’
March 16, 2013
New essay by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Steve Almond over at Stealing Time Magazine: http://stealingtimemag.com/articles/in-my-image/
Learn MoreRuth Moose Wins the Southeast Review 2013 Narrative Nonfiction Contest
March 13, 2013
Congratulations to MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Ruth Moose, winner of The Southeast Review 2013 Narrative Nonfiction contest: http://southeastreview.org/contests.html
Learn MoreScott Owens Interviewed at ‘Flutter Poetry Journal’
March 12, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboroalum Scott Owens interviewed over at Flutter Poetry Journal:http://rarepetal.webs.com/interviewwscottowens.htm
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones’ Novel ‘The Next Time You See Me’ Reviewed at ‘My Friend Amy’
March 11, 2013
“The Next Time You See Me,” the latest from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones, reviewed at ‘My Friend Amy’: http://www.myfriendamysblog.com/2013/02/the-next-time-you-see-me-by-holly.html
Learn MoreJulianna Baggott’s New Novel ‘Fuse’ Reviewed by The Bookish Babes
March 10, 2013
“Fuse,” the latest from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julianna Baggott, reviewed at The Bookish Babes: http://thebookishbabes.blogspot.com/2013/02/review-fuse-pure-2-by-julianna-baggott.html
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones Recieves 4.5 Stars from USA Today for Her New Novel
March 9, 2013
The Next Time You See Me,” the latest from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones, receives 4.5 out of 5 stars from USA TODAY: http://books.usatoday.com/book/’the-next-time-you-see-me-examines-hunt-for-missing-woman/r850311
Learn MoreTerry Kennedy’s New Poems Published in ‘Prime Number Magazine’
March 8, 2013
New poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Terry Kennedy over at Prime Number Magazine: http://www.primenumbermagazine.com/Issue31_PrimeDecimals2.html#anchor_577
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones Interviewed at ‘Fiction Writers Review’
March 7, 2013
Interview with MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones over at Fiction Writers Review: http://fictionwritersreview.com/interviews/high-stakes-an-interview-with-holly-goddard-jones
Learn MoreJosh Watson and the Grand Ole Uproar Play Tonight in Raleigh
March 6, 2013
Live in Raleigh? Go see MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Josh Watson and his band The Grand Ole Uproar at The Pour House Music Hall tonight at 8:00: https://www.facebook.com/events/447125898689823/
Learn MoreRodney Jones Featured at the Poetry Foundation and Poetry Magainze, “Rain on Tin”
March 5, 2013
Poem by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Rodney Jones featured over at the Poetry Foundation & Poetry Magazine: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/182321
Learn MoreMatt Fiander Reviews the New Pissed Jeans Album for Pop Matters
March 4, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum, Matt Fiander, reviews the latest from Pissed Jeans for Pop Matters: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/168185-pissed-jeans-honeys/
Learn MoreKelly Cherry’s Newest Chapbook ‘Vectors’ Reviewed by the ‘Monday Muse’
March 3, 2013
The ‘Monday Muse’ looks at “Vectors,” the ninth chapbook from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Kelly Cherry: http://writingwithoutpaper.blogspot.com/2013/02/monday-muse-kelly-cherrys-vectors.html
Learn MoreBruce Piephoff Plays the Community Arts Cafe in Winston-Salem
March 2, 2013
Live in Winston-Salem? Go see MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Bruce Piephoff play a set at the The Community Arts Cafe tonight at 7:30: https://www.facebook.com/events/119592391547090/
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones’ New Novel Reviewed at Blog Critics
March 1, 2013
“The Next Time You See Me,” the latest novel from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones reviewed at Blog Critics: http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-the-next-time-you/
Learn MoreMatt Armstrong Plays with Viva La Muerta at The Blind Tiger
February 28, 2013
Live in Greensboro? Go see MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Matt Armstrong and his band Viva la Muerte tonight at The Blind Tiger: https://www.facebook.com/events/422133571200794/
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones Reads in Asheville Tonight
February 27, 2013
Live in Asheville? Go see MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones go read at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe tonight at 7:00: http://thereadonwnc.ning.com/events/holly-goddard-jones-reading-booksigning?xg_source=activity
Learn MoreSteve Almond Interviews Novelist Chris Castellani for ‘The Rumpus’
February 26, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Steve Almond interviews novelist Chris Castellani for The Rumpus: http://therumpus.net/2013/02/the-rumpus-interview-with-chris-castellani/
Learn MoreJulianna Baggott Interviewed by ‘Girls with Books’
February 25, 2013
Interview with MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julianna Baggott over at Girls With Books: http://girlswithbook.blogspot.com/2013/02/author-spotlightinterview-wuth-julianna.html
Learn MoreKyla Sterling’s New Poems Appear in the ‘Notre Dame Review’
February 24, 2013
New poetry MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Kyla Sterling over at the Notre Dame Review: http://ndreview.nd.edu/assets/92092/two_poems.pdf
Learn MoreScott Owens Featured over at Your Daily Poem
February 23, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Scott Owens featured over at Your Daily Poem: http://yourdailypoem.com/listpoem.jsp?poem_id=1369
Learn MoreCamille Dungy Discusses Finding Time to Write with ‘Poets & Writers’
February 22, 2013
New piece by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Camille Dungy over at Poets & Writers: http://www.pw.org/content/camille_dungy_on_finding_the_time_to_write
Learn MorePaul Crenshaw Writes about the Odd Allure of Lying for the ‘Conneticut Review’
February 21, 2013
New essay by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Paul Crenshaw in the Connecticut Review: http://www.easternct.edu/ctreview/journal/documents/Fall2012CR-Final.pdf
Learn MoreCamille Dungy’s New Poetry Collection ‘Smith Blue’ Reviewed over at ‘Flycatcher: A Journal of Native Imagination’
February 20, 2013
“Smith Blue,” the latest collection from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Camille Dungy reviewed over at Flycatcher: A Journal of Native Imagination: http://www.flycatcherjournal.org/2-review-smith-blue.php
Learn MoreJillian Weise Reviewed over at ‘SYW Magazine’ for Her Novel ‘The Colony’
February 19, 2013
“The Colony,” the latest novel from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Jillian Weise reviewed over at SYW Magazine: http://slityourwristsmagazine.com/2013/01/31/the-colony-by-jillian-weise-video-book-review/
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones’s New Novel ‘The Next Time You See Me’ Offered in Free Raffle
February 18, 2013
Enter to win a copy of “The Next Time You See Me,” the latest from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones over at ‘Peeking Between the Pages’: http://www.peekingbetweenthepages.com/2013/02/the-next-time-you-see-me-by-holly-goddard-jones-spotlight-giveaway-uscanada.html
Learn MoreTerry Kennedy’s Poem “Hoppenthaler’s Congeries” Appears over at ‘Connotation Press: An Online Artifact’
February 18, 2013
New poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Terry Kennedy in “Hoppenthaler’s Congeries” over at Connotation Press: An Online Artifact: http://connotationpress.com/a-poetry-congeries-with-john-hoppenthaler/february-2013/1732-terry-kennedy-poetry
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones Publishes Her Story “Life Expectancy” at the ‘Kenyon Review’
February 17, 2013
New story by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones over at The Kenyon Review: http://www.kenyonreview.org/journal/winter-2007/selections/life-expectancy/
Learn MoreJen Julian’s Story “Hagridden” Appears in the ‘Four Way Review’
February 16, 2013
New fiction by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Jen Julian over at Four Way Review: http://fourwayreview.com/hagridden-by-jen-julian/
Learn MoreMatt Fiander Reviews Newly Released Miles Davis Bootlegs for Pop Matters
February 15, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Matt Fiander reviews Miles Davis Quintet: Live in Europe 1969: The Booleg Series Vol. 2 for Pop Matters: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/167621-miles-davis-quintet-live-in-europe-1969-the-booleg-series-vol.-2/
Learn MoreScott Owens Reads “Waxwings” by Daniel Nathan Terry
February 15, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Scott Owens reviews “Waxwings” by Daniel Nathan Terry for ‘Wild Goose Poetry Review’: https://wildgoosepoetryreview.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/scott-owens-review-of-daniel-nathan-terrys-waxwings/
Learn MoreSarah Lindsay Shares a Valentine’s Poem with O. Henry Magazine
February 14, 2013
Celebrate today by reading a Valentine’s poem MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Sarah Lindsay over at O. Henry Magazine: http://issuu.com/ohenrymag/docs/february_2013_o.henry/47
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones Reviewed in the Chicago Tribune for ‘The Next Time You See Me’
February 13, 2013
The Chicago Tribune reviews “The Next Time You See Me” by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones: http://www.chicagotribune.com/site/newspaper/entertainment/ct-books-0126-editors-choice-20130125,0,3649026.story
Learn MoreJulianna Baggott’s ‘Pure’ Selected as a TLH Book Club Read
February 12, 2013
TLH book club selects “Pure” by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julianna Baggott as their first read of 2013: http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20130125/LIVING/301260002/New-TLH-Book-Club-starts-out-Pure-?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7Cfrontpage&nclick_check=1
Learn MoreJennifer Millitello’s New Poetry Appears in Redux: A Literary Journal
February 11, 2013
Poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Jennifer Millitello over at “Redux”: http://www.reduxlitjournal.com/2013/01/66-gospel-of-human-condition-by.html?spref=fb
Learn MoreKat Meads Interviewed over at The Rumpus
February 10, 2013
Interview with MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Kat Meads over at The Rumpus: http://therumpus.net/2013/01/the-sunday-rumpus-interview-kat-meads/
Learn MoreJulie Brooks Barbour’s New Poetry in Blood Lotus Journal
February 9, 2013
New poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julie Brooks Barbour over at Blood Lotus Journal: http://issuu.com/bloodlotus/docs/bl26_final/23
Learn MoreCamille Dungy Follows Up on Her Poet & Writers Article (January 18th for Original)
February 8, 2013
New piece by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Camille Dungy over at Poets & Writers: http://www.pw.org/content/camille_dungy_how_writers_answer_questions?cmnt_all=1
Learn MoreSarah Lindsay Reads in Iowa at Prarie Lights Bookstore at 7:00PM
February 7, 2013
Live in Iowa City? Go see MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Sarah Lindsay at Prairie Lights Bookstore tonight at 7:00: http://www.writinguniversity.org/event-rss-import/sarah-lindsay-reading-272013-700-pm-to-800-pm-prairie-lights
Learn MoreClaudia McQuistion’s Poetry Appears in Pebble Lake Review
February 6, 2013
New poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Claudia McQuisition over at Pebble Lake Review: http://www.pebblelakereview.com/archive/2012_v8_2_fall_winter/poem_NighttimeOnThe49.html
Learn MoreJennifer Millitello Writes about Metaphors for Voltage Poetry
February 5, 2013
New craft essay by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Jennifer Millitello over at Voltage Poetry: http://voltagepoetry.com/2013/01/22/jennifer-militellos-the-macro-turn-and-micro-turn-as-metaphors-apparatus/
Learn MoreNina Riggs Wins a 2012 Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Prize
February 5, 2013
Congratulations to MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Nina Riggs for winning a 2012 Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Prize! http://www.dorothyprizes.org/
Learn MoreMaria Hummel Reads Her Poem “Adam (or Likeness in Waters)” at Fishouse Poems
February 5, 2013
Listen to poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Maria Hummel over at Fishouse Poems: http://fishousepoems.org/archives/maria_hummel/adam_or_likeness_in_the_waters_live_stanford.shtml
Learn MoreLogan Cure’s Poetry in Sundog Literary Magazine
February 4, 2013
New poetry by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Logen Cure over at Sundog Lit: http://issuu.com/sundoglit/docs/issue_two?mode=window
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones Talks ‘Justified’ over at Slate.com
February 3, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones talks Justified over at Slate.com: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/tv_club/features/2013/justfied_season_4/week_3/truth_and_consequences_boyd_crowder_outs_cassie_as_a_fraud_at_the_last_chance.html
Learn MoreMelissa Wiley’s Children’s Book ‘The Prairie Thief’ Reviewed at Bookie Woogie
February 2, 2013
“The Prairie Thief,” the latest from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Melissa Wiley, reviewed over at Bookie Woogie: http://bookiewoogie.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-121-prairie-thief.html
Learn MoreStart February with a Bruce Piephoff Song
February 1, 2013
Start the month off with a song by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Bruce Piephoff: http://www.reverbnation.com/brucepiephoff/song/7053088-february-song
Learn MoreMatt Fiander Reviews the New Camper Van Beethoven Album ‘La Costa Perdida’
January 31, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Matt Fiander reviews the latest from camper van beethoven over at PopMatters: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/167411-camper-van-beethoven-la-costa-perdida/
Learn MoreScott Owens Featured on The Joe Milford Poetry Show
January 30, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Scott Owens featured on The Joe Milford Poetry Show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joseph-milford/2013/01/20/joe-milford-hosts-scott-owens
Learn MoreJames Ponsoldt to direct film adaptation of Julianna Baggott’s ‘Pure’
January 29, 2013
James Ponsoldt, the helmer behind the upcoming Shailene Woodley vehicle, will write and direct the adaptation of MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julianna Baggott’s popular book, “Pure.” http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/sundance-spectacular-director-boards-ya-413470
Learn MoreJulie Funderburk Stands in the Hayden’s Ferry Review Contributor Spotlight
January 28, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julie Funderburk steps into the Hayden’s Ferry Review contributor spotlight: http://haydensferryreview.blogspot.com/2013/01/contributor-spotlight-julie-funderburk.html?spref=fb
Learn MoreKat Meads Reviewed by American Book Review, ‘For You, Madam Lenin’
January 27, 2013
“For You, Madam Lenin” the latest from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Kat Meads reviewed over at American Book Review: http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/american_book_review/v034/34.1.phillips.html
Learn MoreSteve Almond to Read in Portland, Maine on January 26th
January 26, 2013
Live in Portland, Maine? Go see MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Steve Almond tonight at SPACE Gallery: http://www.space538.org/event_details.php?id=1737
Learn MoreCamille T. Dungy Featured in New American Writing, Two Poems
January 25, 2013
New work by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Camille Dungy over at New American Writing (Magazine): http://www.newamericanwriting.com/30/dungy.htm
Learn MoreKathryn Stripling Byer’s Poetry Collection ‘Descent’ Reviewed at The Advocate
January 24, 2013
‘Descent,’ the latest collection from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Kathryn Stripling Byer reviewed over at The Advocate: http://theadvocate.com/utility/homepagestories/4857392-129/poets-invite-readers-to-share
Learn MoreSteve Almond Riffs about Narrators for The New York Times
January 23, 2013
New piece by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Steve Almond over at The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/magazine/once-upon-a-time-there-was-a-person-who-said-once-upon-a-time.html?pagewanted=all&_r=2&
Learn MoreJaimee Hills’ Poetry at Unsplendid
January 22, 2013
New work by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Jaimee Hills over at Unsplendid: http://unsplendid.com/4-3/4-3_hills_graven_frames.htm
Learn MoreJulianna Baggott Discusses Long-Dead Authors on Twitter for the New York Times
January 21, 2013
New piece by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julianna Baggott over at The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/books/review/long-dead-authors-on-facebook-and-twitter.html?_r=0
Learn MoreSteve Almond Discusses Literary Snobbery at WBUR 90.9FM
January 20, 2013
New piece by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Steve Almond over at WBUR 90.9 FM: http://cognoscenti.wbur.org/2013/01/08/narcissism-memoir-steve-almond
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones Discusses Her Novel ‘The Next Time You See Me’
January 19, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jonesdiscusses her upcoming novel “The Next Time You See Me”:http://on.aol.com/video/holly-goddard-jones-discusses-her-novel-the-next-time-you-see-me-517629752
Learn MoreCamille Dungy Explains What Writers Do All Day
January 18, 2013
New work by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Camille Dungy over at Poets & Writers: http://www.pw.org/content/camille_dungy_asks_what_do_writers_do_all_day
Learn MoreJoellen Craft’s Poetry Featured in the Nashville Review
January 17, 2013
New work by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Joellen Craft over at the Nashville Review: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/english/nashvillereview/archives/5766
Learn MoreGeorge Singleton’s ‘Stray Decorum’ Listed as One of the Best Story Collections of 2012
January 16, 2013
Congratulations to MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum George Singleton, whose Dzanc Books collection “Stray Decorum” was listed by Library Journal as one the best Story Collections of 2012: http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2013/01/prepub/goodbye-2012-terrific-story-collections-and-small-press-bests/
Learn MoreJaimee Hills Publishes New Poems with Unsplendid
January 15, 2013
New work by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Jaimee Hills over at Unsplendid: http://unsplendid.com/4-3/4-3_hills_bar_frames.htm
Learn MoreHolly Goddard Jones Interviewed at Mourning Goats
January 14, 2013
New interview with MFA Writing Program at Greensboro fiction writer Holly Goddard Jones over at Mourning Goats: http://www.mourninggoats.blogspot.com/2013/01/45-holly-goddard-jones.html?m=1
Learn MoreJulianna Baggott Discusses Her Secret to Writing a First Novel
January 13, 2013
New work by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julianna Baggott over at Writer Unboxed: http://writerunboxed.com/2013/01/04/the-secret-to-writing-a-first-novel/
Learn MoreKelly Cherry Publishes in Poetry Magazine
January 12, 2013
New work by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Kelly Cherry in the latest issue of Poetry Magazine: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poem/245154
Learn MoreRandall Jarrell’s “Eighth Air Force” at Poetry Foundation
January 12, 2013
Read MFA Greensboro Founder Randall Jarrell’s poem “Eighth Air Force” on the Poetry Foundation’s website. http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poem/178019
Learn MoreLynne Barrett Leads a Short Story Workshop in Coral Gables on February 23rd
January 11, 2013
Live in Coral Gables? Take a workshop with MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Lynne Barrett: http://www.flcenterlitarts.com/site/programs/writing/courses/spring_2013/cg-outreach/lbarrett.html
Learn MoreSylvan Allen Finds a Home for Her Fiction at the Nashville Review
January 10, 2013
New work by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Sylvan Allen over at the Nashville Review: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/english/nashvillereview/archives/5829
Learn MoreMaria Hummel’s Collection ‘House and Fire’ Wins 2013 Honickman Book Prize
January 9, 2013
Congratulations to MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Maria Hummel, whose collection, ‘House and Fire,’ was selected by Fanny Howe as the winner of the 2013 Honickman Book Prize: https://www.aprweb.org/news/2013/01/02/2013-honickman-book-prize-winner-announced
Learn MoreSteve Cushman Publishes a Poem in O. Henry Magazine
January 8, 2013
New work by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Steve Cushman over at O. Henry Magazine: http://issuu.com/ohenrymag/docs/january_2013_o.henry/47
Learn MoreSteve Almond Leads a Boston Writing Workshop on Obsession
January 7, 2013
Live in Boston? Take a workshop with MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Steve Almond over at Grub Street: http://grubstreet.org/index.php?workshopcategory=all&coursetype=all&level=all&instructor=Steve+Almond&id=402&ditto_tags#.UOQ6sonjl29
Learn MoreJulie Brooks Barbour Reviews Jeannine Hall Gailey’s ‘She Returns to the Floating World’
January 6, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Julie Brooks Barbour reviews Jeannine Hall Gailey’s “She Returns to the Floating World” over at Barn Owl Review:http://www.barnowlreview.com/reviews/gailey.html
Learn MoreKelly Link Interviewed in the Author Spotlight at Lightspeed Magazine
January 5, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Kelly Link spotlighted over at Lightspeed Magazine: http://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/nonfiction/author-spotlight-kelly-link/
Learn MoreMichael C. Peterson Publishes New Poetry at Memorious
January 4, 2013
New poem by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Michael C. Peterson over at Memorious: http://www.memorious.org/?id=456
Learn MoreJoellen Craft’s Poetry Featured in the Nashville Review
January 3, 2013
New work by MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Joellen Craft over at the Nashville Review: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/english/nashvillereview/archives/5762
Learn MoreMelissa Wiley’s New Children’s Book Available for Purchase
January 2, 2013
“Inch and Roly and the Very Small Hiding Place,” the latest from MFA Writing Program at Greensboro Melissa Wiley is now available for pre-order: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/144245279X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=144245279X&linkCode=as2&tag=sdcm-20
Learn MoreKat Meads Shares Her Research for Her Novel ‘For You, Madame Lenin’
January 1, 2013
MFA Writing Program at Greensboro alum Kat Meads shares the research for her latest novel, “For You, Madam Lenin,” over at So New | Necessary Fiction: http://necessaryfiction.com/blog/ResearchNotesKatMeads
Learn MoreNew Poems by Stuart Dischell
November 7, 2012
New poems by Stuart Dischell over at Cerise Press: A Journal of Literature, Arts, and Culture: http://www.cerisepress.com/04/11/the-mysteries-of-aurora
Learn MoreKelly Cherry Reading Audio
November 6, 2012
Listen alum Kelly Cherry read her Tarumoto Prize-winning story over at Blackbird: http://www.blackbird.vcu.edu/v11n2/features/tarumoto_prize/index_cherry_k.s…
Learn MoreTalk with Steve Alum
November 5, 2012
Listen to alum Steve Alum talk with Robin Young about “Writing in Dialects” for WBUR’s Here and Now: http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2012/11/05/steve-almond-accents
Learn MoreNew Work by David Roderick
November 4, 2012
New work by David Roderick over at Four Way Review: http://fourwayreview.com/dear-suburb-by-david-roderick/
Learn MoreNew Story by Fred Chappell
November 3, 2012
New story by Fred Chappell in O. Henry Magazine: http://issuu.com/ohenrymag/docs/novemeber_2012_ohenry_magazine/73?zoomed&am…
Learn MoreUNCG Magazine: Robert Watson
November 3, 2012
New feature on Robert Watson over at UNCG Magazine: http://ure.uncg.edu/prod/inspirechange/2012/10/05/what-it-is-to-teach/
Learn MoreCraig Nova Interview
November 1, 2012
Craig Nova interviewed by Michael Silverblatt for KCRW’sBookworm: http://www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/bw/bw121101craig_nova_the_const
Learn MoreNew Jim Clark Essay
October 31, 2012
New essay by Jim Clark in O. Henry Magazine: http://issuu.com/ohenrymag/docs/o.henry_october_2012/115
Learn MoreCongratulations, Kelly Cherry
October 30, 2012
Congratulations to alum Kelly Cherry, who is the 2012 Recipient of the Carole Weinstein Prize in Poetry. The Carole Weinstein Prize in Poetry, established in 2005, is awarded each year to a poet with strong connections to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The …
Learn MoreNew Poems by Lauren Moseley
October 29, 2012
New poems by alum Lauren Moseley over at West Branch Wired: http://www.bucknell.edu/x79224.xml
Learn MoreNew Poem by Kathryn Stripling Byer
October 28, 2012
New poem by alum Kathryn Stripling Byer in the October Issue of PineStraw Magazine: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/5c3e02e2?page=59#/5c3e02e2/59
Learn MoreListen to MFA Greensboro alum George Singleton Talk about Barbecue & Juvenile Delinquency for the Southern Foodways Alliance
October 27, 2012
George Singleton on Barbecue, Inspiration, and Juvenile Misconduct | Southern Foodways Alliance: http://soundcloud.com/southernfoodwaysalliance/george-singleton-on-barbecue
Learn MoreListen to Poetry by MFA Greensboro alum Martin Arnold on his Birthday
October 26, 2012
“Astrolabe” | Martin Arnold | Fishouse Poems: http://www.fishousepoems.org/archives/martin_arnold/astrolabe.shtml
Learn MoreMFA Greensboro alum Profiled for UMW’s “Great Minds at Work”
October 25, 2012
A Poet’s Perspective | Great Minds at Work: http://www.umw.edu/greatminds/2012/10/09/a-poets-perspective/
Learn MoreNew Poetry by MFA Greensboro alum Scott Owens at Loch Raven Review
October 25, 2012
New poems by MFA Greensboro alum Scott Owens over at Loch Raven Review: http://www.lochravenreview.net/2012Fall/owens.html
Learn MoreMFA Greensboro alum Gabe Spera featured at Verse Daily
October 24, 2012
“Studies for a Portrait” by Gabriel Spera | Verses Daily: http://www.versedaily.org/2012/studiesportrait.shtml
Learn MoreNew Poetry by MFA Greensboro alum Julianna Baggott at The Good Men Project
October 24, 2012
“Today I Turn to Stretch Armstrong for Comfort”: Poems by Julianna Baggott | The Good Men Project: http://goodmenproject.com/poetry-corner/today-i-turn-to-stretch-armstrong-f…
Learn More2013 Recipient of the Hillsdale Award for Fiction
October 24, 2012
Holly Goddard Jones selected as the 2013 recipient of the Hillsdale Award for Fiction, which is presented every other year by the Fellowship of Southern Writers. The award will be presented in April. The Fellowship’s website offers this explanation of their …
Learn MoreMFA Greensboro alum Rowan Jacobsen on “Forbidden Oysters” at The Oyster Guide
October 23, 2012
“Forbidden Oysters” | Rowan Jacobsen | The Oyster Guide: http://www.oysterguide.com/new-discoveries/forbidden-oysters/
Learn MoreInterview with MFA Greensboro alum Kat Meads at The Nervous Breakdown
October 22, 2012
Kat Meads: The TNB Self-Interview | The Nervous Breakdown http://www.thenervousbreakdown.com/tnbfiction/2012/10/kat-meads-the-tnb-sel…
Learn MoreMFA Greensboro alum April Naoko Heck Reviews “How to Survive a Hotel Fire” by Veronica Wong for The Rumpus
October 21, 2012
Alum April Naoko Heck reviews “How to Survive a Hotel Fire” by Veronica Wong for The Rumpus: http://therumpus.net/2012/10/how-to-survive-a-hotel-fire-by-veronica-wong/
Learn MoreNew Poetry by MFA Greensboro alum Camille Dungy at the Virginia Quarterly Review
October 20, 2012
“One to Watch, and One to Pray” by Camille Dungy | Virginia Quarterly Review: http://www.vqronline.org/articles/2012/fall/dungy-watch-pray/
Learn MoreMFA Greensboro Fiction Writer Craig Nova Interviewed for Kari Moran’s Book Radio
October 20, 2012
Listen to an interview with Craig Nova over at Kari Moran’s Book Radio: http://66.147.244.146/~theboop3/audio/KMBRS_CHAP_2_CRAIGNOVA_Mp3_7min46sec_101712.mp3
Learn MoreInterview with MFA Greensboro alum Scott Owens at Raychelle Writes
October 19, 2012
Mellanie Crouell Interviews Scott Owens | Raychelle Writes: http://raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-post-mellanie-crouell-interviews.html
Learn MoreInterview with MFA Greensboro alum Drew Perry at The Best Damn Creative Writing Blog
October 19, 2012
A Great Interview with Drew Perry | The Best Damn Creative Writing Blog: http://www.bestdamncreativewritingblog.com/a-great-interview-with-drew-perry/
Learn MoreFlorida Book Awards Award Winner Interview with MFA Greensboro alum Lynne Barrett
October 19, 2012
The Florida Book Awards 2011 Award Winner Interview with alum Lynne Barrett:
Learn MoreNew Story by MFA Greensboro Fiction Writer Holly Goddard Jones serialized at FiveChapters.com
October 18, 2012
“Who Cooks for You” | Holly Goddard Jones | FiveChapters.com: http://www.fivechapters.com/2012/who-cooks-for-you-part-one/
Learn MoreTake a Look at MFA Greensboro alum Jennifer Militello’s Study at Liz Ahl Poetry
October 17, 2012
Several Windows and a Woodstove Wide: Jennifer Militello‘s Study | Liz Ahl Poetry: https://lizahl.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/several-windows-and-a-woodstove-wide-jennifer-militellos-study/
Learn MoreNew Poem by Rebecca Black
October 17, 2012
New poem by Rebecca Black in the Fall Issue of Shenandoah: http://shenandoahliterary.org/621/author/rblack/
Learn MoreMFA Greensboro alum Julie Brooks Barbour Reviews the “Fire on Her Tongue” anthology for the Barn Owl Review
October 17, 2012
Taking It With You: A Review of Fire On Her Tongue | Julie Brooks Barbour | Barn Owl Review: http://www.barnowlreview.com/reviews/fire_on_her_tongue.html
Learn MoreMFA Greensboro alum Steve Almond Reviews Irvine Welsh’s “Skagboys” for the The New York Times
October 16, 2012
Skagboys,’ Irvine Welsh’s ‘Trainspotting’ Prequel | Steve Almond | The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/books/review/skagboys-irvine-welshs-trainspotting-prequel.html
Learn MoreNew Poem by David Roderick
October 15, 2012
New poem by David Roderick in the Fall Issue of The Pinch Literary Journal: http://www.thepinchjournal.com/david-roderick-the-battle-of-san-romano/
Learn MoreNew Poetry by MFA Greensboro alum Julie Brooks Barbour at Straight Forward Poetry
October 15, 2012
New poetry by MFA Greensboro alum Julie Brooks Barbour in the latest issue of Straight Forward Poetry: http://issuu.com/StraightForwardPoetry/docs/sfp_issue_3/7?zoomed&zoomPercent&zoomX&zoomY¬eText¬eX¬eY&viewMode=magazine
Learn MoreNew Poetry by MFA Greensboro alum Kathryn Stripling Byer at The Georgia Review
October 14, 2012
“Easter Afternoon” by Kathryn Stripling Byer | The Georgia Review http://garev.uga.edu/spring12/byer.html
Learn MoreMFA Greensboro alum George Singleton featured at The Quivering Pen
October 13, 2012
My First Time: George Singleton | The Quivering Pen http://davidabramsbooks.blogspot.com/2012/10/my-first-time-george-singleton.html
Learn MoreNew Poetry by MFA Greensboro alum Julie Brooks Barbour in Taos Journal of Poetry & Art
October 12, 2012
Spiral by Julie Brooks Barbour | Taos Journal of Poetry & Art: http://www.taosjournalofpoetry.com/spiral/
Learn MoreNew Poems by Stuart Dischell
October 12, 2012
New poems by Stuart Dischell over at Sliver of Stone Magazine: http://sliverofstonemagazine.com/beneath-the-blast/
Learn MoreKathryn Stripling Byer Interview
October 12, 2012
Alum Kathryn Stripling Byer interviewed by Frank Stasio for WUNC’s The State of Things: http://wunc.org/tsot/archive/North_Carolina_Literary_Hall_of_Fame.mp3/view
Learn MoreMFA Greensboro alum Camille Dungy Reviewed at The Huffington Post
October 11, 2012
Fall Is Here, So Is the Best of Bay Area Poetry http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dean-rader/san-francisco-poetry_b_1949525.html
Learn MoreMFA Greensboro alum Kelly Link Reads at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
October 10, 2012
Watch alum Kelly Link read at the Golden Hour of the 2011 Edinburgh International Book Festival:
Learn MoreNew Poem by Maria Hummell
October 6, 2012
New poem by alum Maria Hummell over at Four Way Review: http://fourwayreview.com/the-angels-by-maria-hummel/
Learn MoreCamille Dungy Feature
October 5, 2012
Alum Camille Dungy featured at The Academy of American Poets: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Poem-A-Day–Characteristics-of-Life-by-Camille-T–Dungy.html?soid=1110705357409&aid=JzN97KVWUsg
Learn MoreA Halloween Poem by Robert Watson
October 4, 2012
A Halloween poem by our founding director, Robert Watson, in the October Issue of O. Henry Magazine: http://issuu.com/ohenrymag/docs/o.henry_october_2012/61
Learn MoreNew Story by Ruth Moose
October 3, 2012
New story by alum Ruth Moose over at Pinestraw: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/5c3e02e2?page=73#/5c3e02e2/73
Learn MoreFruitless Fall Review
October 2, 2012
New review of alum, Rowan Jaconsen’s latest book “Fruitless Fall”: http://www.ayearinseattlegardens.com/2012/10/02/october-book-review-fruitle…
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