Professor Rafferty has recently had a quartet of essays to appear in the newest issue of _Waxwing_: "The Fear (#8)," "Self-Portrait with Slave Ship (#6)," "State of the Union (#11)," and "What They Said About Him (#44)." These timely pieces are part of his ongoing work on the American presidents. … [Read more...]
Laura Bylenok to Read Her Work
September 27, 2016 by
The newest member of ELC, Professor Laura Bylenok, will be reading her poetry THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 in The Mansion (1201 William Street). A reception will follow. Join us in welcoming our new faculty member in Creative Writing! … [Read more...]
Professor Pineda Nominated for Award
August 22, 2016 by
Jon Pineda has been chosen as a finalist for the Library of Virginia's 19th Annual Literary Award. His recent book Little Anodynes is one of just three to earn this honor. Many congratulations! … [Read more...]
Professor Johnson Publishes New Poems
March 30, 2016 by
Luke Johnson recently published several poems in literary journals: "Sally Takes an Art Class" was featured as Poem of the Week at The Missouri Review, and Professor Johnson also has two poems included in the new issue of Painted Bride Quarterly and two poems in the new issue of Image. … [Read more...]
Professor Pineda’s Recent Honors
March 11, 2016 by
Jon Pineda's poem “The Muse, or Stars Out on Interstate 81 South” (featured on the Poetry Foundation's website) has been selected by Minnesota State University, Mankato to be part of MSU’s 2016 National Poetry Month Video Project. His (fly fishing) poem “Rapidan Bestiary” was accepted for publication by Gray’s Sporting Journal. Other new poems (“Rappahannock Bestiary” and “Smallmouth Bestiary”) will appear in the forthcoming issue of storySouth. Finally, his creative nonfiction essay “Circumference” recently appeared in the literary magazine Qu and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize (Pushcart Prize XLI: Best of the Small Presses). … [Read more...]
Dr. Wade Publishes Poems
March 11, 2016 by
Professor Elizabeth Wade has recently published three poems: “If by Life” appears in the new issue of apt, and the pieces “My first love asks if I've written about him” and “Postscript” recently appeared in The Collapsar. … [Read more...]
Colin Rafferty’s New Book Released
March 7, 2016 by
Professor Rafferty's new creative nonfiction book, Hallow This Ground, was published by Indiana University Press/Break Away Books. Focused on monuments and memorials, the book reflects on the intersections of personal and public history. Professor Rafferty will read from this work on March 10 at 5:00 in Combs 139. Congratulations! … [Read more...]
Professor Rafferty Publishes Reviews
March 7, 2016 by
Professor Colin Rafferty has recently published a pair of book reviews, on Valeria Luiselli’s Sidewalks and Heather Slomski’s The Lovers Set down Their Spoons, in Pleiades Book Review. … [Read more...]
Dr. Rochelle’s Book Under Contract
November 30, 2015 by
Congratulations to Professor Warren Rochelle! His latest novel, _The Werewolf and His Boy_, has been placed under contract for publication with Samhain Publishing. … [Read more...]
Professor Wade’s New Publications
November 30, 2015 by
Congratulations to Elizabeth Wade! She has two flash pieces (“Tympanoplasty” and “Exposure”) in the inaugural issue of the online journal _Weirderary_, and her essay “The Rising” appeared earlier this year in _The RS 500_. … [Read more...]