Michael just mentioned that it might be a good idea for us to talk about our interests, and he's right, since although most of us know each other, this is a multi-genre blog, and not everyone knows each other, or is as familiar as we'd like to be. So, let's use this thread for intros, and intro stuff only (as you know how weighty some of those Blackboard posts can get after awhile). Feel free to post freely on the board, but I thought it would probably be nice if there was one place we could refer to quickly as a who's who...
So -
My name is Jennifer Stewart and I currently live in southwest Virginia, in the mountains, right on the border with Tennessee. I was born and raised in Florida though. My genre is poetry, though I am increasingly interested in non-fiction. I've been in the program a while now, mainly because I've been having a lot of fun. I could've graduated a year ago, but another summer, or two, in europe sounded pretty nice... however, I will be graduating at next available opportunity, as I wish to do PhD work, hopefully next fall. My preferred email addresses are:
jenniferstewart@bvunet.net
jnstewart@mac.com
Oh, and I just turned 26. Still not happy about that though.... I attended the Madrid '03, Brunnenburg '04, and Madrid '05 programs, so if you have any questions about anything program, or travel related, feel free to ask. I believe strognly in the Low-Res program - it has changed my life.
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Great to have you on Sandy - I've not blogged much myself, but I think it can be fun, as its sort of like a more informal class... and I wanted to add here that everyone doesn't have to share their age...If you want to your more than welcome to - I didn't mind sharing mine, but it is certainly your personal choice... I forgot to mention that earlier. And there's never any time like the present for starting over, in my opinion!
Lisa Shillingburg? Is that who you mean Sandy?
Welcome to the program Nadine - I think you'll like it, especially after you go on one of the summer programs. No joke, each one I've been on has changed my life. And even though they're crazy busy, I always get some significant writing accomplished. And now that you're talking to some of us, we can fill you in one the do's and don'ts - so don't hesitate to ask if you have questions!
I don't believe it. I live right near Abingdon, have friends in Saltville. I can't believe you even know Saltville. I'm actually headed out just past Saltville this weekend to camp. I went to Emory & Henry College for undergrad. I'm currently living in Bristol, but lived in Glade Spring for years (between Abingdon and Marion, right off I-81). I am in love with the area.... SOOOOO strange you know it like that. The whole area is called southwest Virginia.
ps - if you're ever in the area, call me, or write me, and we'll get together... or you can even stay with me if you like. It is an amazingly beautiful place, and I get a sense of peace here thats unlike any other. I have been dreading leaving, which I will have to do next year if I'm going to do the PhD as I plan.
Yes, I'm familiar with Lee Smith. Sharyn Crumb, another local writer, is another big one here, and was a visitor at my old college recently, Emory & Henry. Thats how I ended up here. I am not overly fond of Lee Smith. I've read a couple, and while I like them alright, the ones I've read have been just terribly depressing. But then, I haven't read any in years, so I'd probably have a different reaction.
It'd be great to see you around Christmas time, though I will be leaving probably the day of or the day after to go to a friend's wedding in Hong Kong. I'll be back right after New Year's though. But yes, we should definitely get together, it would be great. And if there are others still in the area then I'll try and get us all together. Tazewell County Schools would not be my first pick for a job - I have friends that teach in Tazewell County. Washington County is nice, though wonder of wonders, Smyth County pays more. Grayson is terribly rural, but I had a friend teach there, and she liked it a lot, though there isn't a lot of money there for anything.
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