The University of Nebraska Press and the Joslyn Castle Institute for Sustainable Communities will host a discussion of the new biography, Chuck Hagel: Moving Forward by Charlyne Berens, professor of journalism at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, on Thursday, October 26, 2006, 7:00–8:30 p.m., at the Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport Street, in Omaha, Nebraska. Who is Chuck Hagel, what is his story, and is he a genuine player on the national political stage? In Chuck Hagel: Moving Forward, Charlyne Berens sets out to answer these questions in her close and careful look at one of the most interesting and independent figures … Continue reading UNP Salon for New Chuck Hagel Biography

ayne State College, The Neihardt Trust and the Neihardt Foundation announce the first annual Circle of Neihardt Juried Contest. The Circle of Neihardt honors the memory of John G. Neihardt (1881-1973) —poet, writer, journalist, professor. During his lifetime, Neihardt received many honors, among them being named Poet Laureate of Nebraska and Prairie Poet of America. The Circle of Neihardt has both a College Level and a High School Level contest.  The themes and the genre for the contests—always derived from some aspect of Neihardt’s work—will change yearly.  This year’s College Level genre is Essay or Creative Nonfiction and the High … Continue reading Circle of Neihardt Juried Contest

n a UNP web exclusive, UNP author Eli Hastings reads his essay "Sky" from Falling Room.  Future podcasts will feature author readings, interviews, and discussions; reviews; audio from UNP salons; and, as possible, audio from other events of interest to the Press’s readers. When we get really good at podcasting, maybe we’ll even launch a radio show format with any number of intellectually stimulating and compelling segments. For now, you can expect a new podcast on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Download Eli_Hastings_Sky.mp3 (17mb, MP3 audio) Continue reading UNP Blog Announces Inaugural Podcast

‘ll be reading in and around the Seattle area in the next months to celebrate the release of my first book of poems, Famous.  I hope you can join me.  The inaugural reading at Open Books (an exceptional all-poetry book store) on September 17 has the added allure of a party afterward.  The reading on November 28 at University Book Store in Seattle will include John Keeble, winner of the 2005 Prairie Schooner Book Prize in Fiction.  He’ll be reading from Nocturnal America.   Sunday, September 17, 3:00 pmInaugural Reading from FamousCelebration to follow Open Books: A Poem Emporium 2414 … Continue reading Reading Events for Famous

I  will be reading three times in the Seattle area in August: August 17: Ravenna Third Place Books 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 525-2347 August 20: A Book for All Seasons 702 Highway 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826 (509) 548-1451 August 23: Elliott Bay Bookstore 101 South Main Street Seattle, WA 98104(206) 624-6600 Come and check it out if you’re around.  I’ll try to shock someone.  Continue reading Falling Room Readings, August

Pamela Carter Joern Upcoming Appearances in Nebraska and Minnesota: September 14, 2006 6:00 p.m. Reading/SigningThe BookwormCountryside Village8702 Pacific StreetOmaha , NE September 15-16, 2006 Omaha Literary Festival Old MarketOmaha, NEhttp://www.omahalitfest.com September 22, 2006 7:30 p.m. Reading and Signing Hamline University Giddens Learning Center 100E Snelling and Hewitt St. Paul, MN September 25, 2006 6:30 p.m.Reading and SigningEdina Community Library5280 Grandview SquareEdina, MN October 8, 2006 2:00 p.m.Reading and Signing, Author Interview, ReceptionJudson Baptist Church4101 Harriet Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN Thursday, October 19 7:00 p.m.Reading and SigningAmazon Bookstore Cooperative http://www.amazonbookstorecoop.com4755 Chicago Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN October 28 Festival for Fiction WritersPanel Presentation, 1:00-2:30, … Continue reading Pamela Joern Appearances

I  will be reading three times in the Seattle area in August: August 17: Ravenna Third Place Books 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 525-2347 August 20: A Book for All Seasons 702 Highway 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826 (509) 548-1451 August 23: Elliott Bay Bookstore 101 South Main Street Seattle, WA 98104(206) 624-6600 Come and check it out if you’re around.  I’ll try to shock someone.  Continue reading Falling Room Readings, August

he Nebraska Summer Writers’ Conference has officially come to a close. This is only my second year participating in this true celebration of writing, writers, and Nebraska and I’ll be returning for more next year! Faith Sullivan’s weekend workshop on setting was great. We dove into writing and discussion, creating vivid settings, breathing and living as characters. Sullivan is a sweet woman with energy, encouragement, and valuable ideas about writing.

As for the readings…

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