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(downtown) Omaha Lit Fest

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Mark your calendars for (downtown) Omaha Lit Fest 2007!  I know, I should have this posted on a Wednesday during author events, but there are so many UNP authors involved that I felt that the festival needed a post of its own!  The festival takes place on September 14th and 15th. On the (downtown) Omaha Lit Fest’s website, there is a disclaimer about the malleability of the list, but it is rumored that the writers listed below will be in attendance: Fiction and nonfiction writer Jonis Agee (her newest novel, The River Wife, was published by Random House.  Her novel … Continue reading (downtown) Omaha Lit Fest

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Author Events August 23 thru August 29

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Because a Fire Was in My Head By Lynn StegnerSaturday, August 25, 2007 — 7:00 PMNorthshire Bookstore4869 Main StreetManchester Center, VT 05255802.362.3565Author appearance, reading and book signing with Amy Hempel, author of The Collected Stories. Crazy Horse (Second Edition)By Mari SandozWith an introduction by Vine Deloria Jr. Friday, August 24 – Monday, September 3, 2007Nebraska State FairHeritage VillageLincoln, NEThe Mari Sandoz historical biography, Crazy Horse:The Strange Man of the Oglalas has been selected as the featured book for the 2007 statewide celebration of One Book One Nebraska. Exhibit opens at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center. For all author … Continue reading Author Events August 23 thru August 29

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No Author Events August 16 thru August 22

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Please visit our Author Events & Book Signings page for all events.  In other news: Soon, colors will swirl, links will re-direct you, and the University of Nebraska Press world you know and love–at least the UNP world online–will change.  For now, sit tight. Your faithful blog coordinator will be in and out for the next two weeks, but posts still will appear here and there.  To be sure and catch them when they do, subscribe to this blog’s feed. Have an idea for a theme for our Linking Fridays?  Then email me using the link to your right.  I’ll … Continue reading No Author Events August 16 thru August 22

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Author Events August 9 thru August 15

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Branch Rickey By Lee Lowenfish Saturday, August 11, 2007 — 9:00 AMEast Columbia Library6600 Cradlerock WayColumbia, MD 21045410.313.7700Author appearance and discussion. Tuesday, August 14, 2007Museum of the City of New York1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd StNew York, NY 10029212.534.1672 ext. 3395Author appearance, panel discussion: "The Glory Days of New York City Baseball 1947-1957 A Literary Panel and Book Signing." Reservations required. For all author events, please visit our Author Events & Book Signings page. Continue reading Author Events August 9 thru August 15

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Lee Lowenfish at SABR

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Lee Lowenfish, author of Branch Rickey: Baseball’s Ferocious Gentleman, attended Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) conference last week.  Lorin Duckman was able to capture some photos of Lee at the UNP booth. The SABR 37 Convention was held July 26 through the 29th, 2007 in St. Louis, MO.  You can learn more about SABR on their website and their many publications. Continue reading Lee Lowenfish at SABR

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Author Events August 2 thru August 8

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The Cowboy GirlBy John Clayton Friday, August 3, 2007 — 1:30 PMThe Meagher County Book FestivalWhite Sulphur Springs, MTAuthor appearance, presenting, reading and book signing. Just Breathe NormallyBy Peggy Shumaker Saturday-Wednesday, August 4-15, 2007Rainier Writing WorkshopPacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA 98447253.535.7221Author appearance and residency. Branch RickeyBy Lee Lowenfish Wednesday, August 8, 2007 — 7:00 PM Rescheduled first ball toss for a New York-Penn League game.  Lee was supposed to throw out the first ball on July 19, but the game was rained out.  So, on 08/08/07, Lee will toss out the first ball at the Hudson Valley Renegades vs Batavia Muckdogs … Continue reading Author Events August 2 thru August 8

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America’s National Pastime

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Once again, we’re in the midst of the baseball season and here’s me with no knowledge whatsoever of the sport.  What, I think, can be so difficult?  You hit a ball from home plate, run around a field, touch three bases, then go back home again.  Or you pitch the ball to said hitter.  Or you stand out in the outfield and try to catch the ball the hitter hit and stop him with the ball he hit before the hitter makes it home.  Or you yell out "Safe!" or "Out" then get in a yelling match with hitter or … Continue reading America’s National Pastime