08/26/2024
My year-long sabbatical starts tomorrow! Looking forward to wrapping up this novel, that short story collection, and following wherever this new project leads me.
But have no fear, MFA gang, I'll be around (just not on here much)! Plus, the program is in good hands with John Roche and S. Salazar leading the charge. Can't wait to see all the fun and exciting things you two have in store.
Also wishing Matt Homrich-Knieling good luck on starting his role as Editor-in-Chief of Poor Yorick Journal. Matt is a multi-talented writer and educator, and I know he'll guide the editorial team into new and thought-provoking terrain.
Very special thanks to the folks at Aquila's Nest Vineyards for hosting our fall semester kick-off yesterday and starting our year-long 20th Anniversary celebration. Keep an eye out for updates about a special event on October 3 at The BookSmiths Shoppe and an MFA community holiday book fair at the winter residency co-sponsored by Byrd's Books with live music by MFA student Sara Sherman!
Lastly, applications for our 2025 Dublin Residency are open. The residency will run from Oct 23 - Nov. 2. Workshops in Oscar Wilde House Dublin and events at the Bram Stoker Festival, Dublin. Visit our website to complete a free application. All are welcome, including writers outside of the WCSU community. https://www.wcsu.edu/writing-mfa/dublin/
Wishing you all a fun and productive year!
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