VANCOUVER, Wash. The Professional Writing Series at Washington State University Vancouver is an annual event, bringing writers and editors from multiple backgrounds to the campus and the community.
All presentations begin at 7 p.m., and are free and open to the public. A book sale and signing will follow each event.
Susan Fletcher will open this year’s series, focusing on her latest book with the talk “Journey to Old Iran: Writing ‘Alphabet of Dreams,’” on Feb. 1 at the
“The Alphabet of Dreams” is a critically acclaimed young adult novel. Her presentation will be a discussion of her recent travels through northwestern
Fletcher is the author of eight novels for young readers, including “Shadow Spinner,” The Dragon Chronicles Series”, and “Walk Across the Sea.” She received the Willamette Writers’ Distinguished Writer Award in 2003. Her books have been awarded numerous honors from the American Library Association, the Western Writers of America, the Oregon Literary Arts and many others.
Jane Yolen will present “Ten Things I No Longer Enjoy About Publishing But Am Willing to Endure,” on Feb. 27 at the Engineering and Life Science Building, room 19.
Yolen is the author of such award-winning titles as “Owl Moon,” “Devil’s Arithmetic,” and “How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?” She is a novelist, poet, teacher and reviewer of children’s literature. Her books have won the Caldecott Medal, two Nebula Awards, two Christopher Medals, the World Fantasy Award, the Golden Kite Award, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, the Jewish Book Award and the Association of Jewish Libraries Award.
WSU Vancouver technical writers Paul Casey and Maria Naughton will present “Beyond the Classroom: Faculty Perspectives on Professional Writing Careers,” on March 22 at the
The series concludes on April 5, with Lee Montgomery’s memoir discussion, “The Things Between Us,” at the
“These accomplished authors come share their insight, experience, and artistic vision with the larger WSU Vancouver community,” said Pamela Smith Hill, who directs the university’s creative writing program.
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2007 Professional Writing Series Presentations:
– Feb. 1, Susan Fletcher, “Journey to Old Iran: Writing ‘Alphabet of Dreams,’”
– Feb. 27, Jane Yolen, “Ten Things I No Longer Enjoy About Publishing But Am Willing to Endure,” Engineering and Life Science Building, room 19.
– March 22, Paul Casey and Maria Naughton, “Beyond the Classroom: Faculty Perspectives on Professional Writing Careers,”
– April 5, Lee Montgomery, “The Things Between Us,”
