I also thought you all might like to know about Lee Gutkind's 412 Conference, November 7-12, in Pittsburgh, PA. It will feature a number of writers, and info can be found on the website. I know several of us are planning to be there, and right now Joseph Boyden, at least, is also slated to be there.... If any of you are interested in going, let me know....
Some info from the website:
WHAT IS 412?
The Second Annual Pittsburgh Creative Nonfiction Literary Festival
412 is a celebration of Pittsburgh's literary community, bringing together readers, writers, teachers and editors for workshops, readings, panel discussions and parties.
412 expands the local audience and introduces new publishing projects that represent the future of Pittsburgh and creative nonfiction.
412 showcases Pittsburgh's great writers, independent publishers and venues.
412 is the place where students, teachers, authors and readers can converge in an atmosphere of creativity, optimism and celebration of Pittsburgh’s unique place in the literary world.
Creative nonfiction is shorthand for an exciting genre that encompasses the hard-hitting honesty of journalism and the dramatic techniques of fiction. Creative nonfiction is no oxymoron; it’s gripping stories that happen to be true.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Michael Ondaatje at the Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series
Thursday, 8:30 pm | David Lawrence Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Natalie Goldberg
Friday | Carnegie Public Library Lecture Hall | Oakland
Mary Karr
Saturday | Carnegie Public Library Lecture Hall | Oakland
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I attended 412 last year, and it was a great event. Plans are for a much bigger one this year, including the inimitable Jospeh Boyden. Alas, to my great shame, I have to be in Iowa that weekend, and will not attend. But I give this one numerous thumbs up.
Dinty
Dintador - WHAT will we do without you??? I demand (with much foot stamping and pouting of the lips) that you make up for it by having a minimum of two drinks with us at AWP....
But seriously, I am looking forward to the conference, it sounds really interesting, and I always love any chance for some of us to get together stateside and all.... Of course, silly and incriminating photos do often result :).
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