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A Novel Affair: A National Novel Writing Month Event
Join me on Saturday, November 15 at 1 pm for A Novel Affair: A National Novel Writing Month Event at the Greater Tried Stone Baptist Church, 1363 Otis Place NW, Washington, DC (a short walk from Columbia Heights Metro; 52 and 54 bus … Continue reading
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Story Published Online
It’s always exciting to get a story published. Many thanks to Memphis Vaughan, editor of TimBookTu, for selecting my short story, “New Clothes,” to be included in the site’s Summer Quarter. I hope you enjoy it. http://www.timbooktu.com/hatter/newcloth.htm
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On the Radio
In January, Yvonne Battle-Felton interviewed me for her weekly radio show “The Writing Life,” where she talks to some notable figures in writing today. I met Yvonne several years ago when we were both studying at Johns Hopkins, and was excited … Continue reading
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Thank You for a Thank You!
I was so thrilled recently to receive a thank you card from Ms. Wendy Thorbjornsen and her class at Trinity University for having visited them last month. It was such a cool surprise in the mail. Each student signed their … Continue reading
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A Writers Retreat in Paradise
I just had the most amazing experience at a writers retreat in the Bahamas. There’s no better daily commute than a ferry to a private island and a morning doing writing exercises in a coconut grove. If there is a … Continue reading
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A Visit with Trinity
Thanks again to PEN/Faulkner for inviting me to speak with students at Trinity University in Washington, DC. As always I love getting the chance to talk to young people about writing! Afterward, PEN/Faulkner posted an interview with me on their site.
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Hurston/Wright Foundation Doing Great Work!
Last month, I spent a week with the Hurston/Wright Foundation, leading a workshop for teens on the campus of Howard University. Hurston/Wright has been offering a Teen Workshop every year since 1996 and I was honored to be a part of … Continue reading
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Great Visit to Richard Wright PCS
I had a wonderful visit on Monday morning (April 15) to the Richard Wright Public Charter School in DC. Thank you to Ms. Harris and her two classes for such a warm welcome and interesting Q&A sessions about my novel. … Continue reading
New Book Released for Seniors
I’m excited to share the release of “Health and Fitness for Seniors” – I had the pleasure of working with Newlie Hewson, who turned 90 this year, in helping to edit his book. He has created a comprehensive guide to help … Continue reading
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Last Reading of the Year
Had a wonderful time at the Rendezvous on the Bridge literary event earlier this month at the Washington Printmakers Gallery in Silver Spring, Md. What a wonderful gallery – definitely worth a visit, and it was a great location for … Continue reading
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