Octavia E. Butler’s Birthday
June 22, 2008
Octavia E. Butler, a phenomenal writer of speculative fiction, passed away in 2006 and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. Her works have been honored with many awards, and her books have entertained millions of readers.
In honor of her birthday, Kate Schaefer and the Carl Brandon Society are requesting donations to the Octavia E. Butler Memorial Scholarship Fund. You can learn more about the scholarship fund here: http://www.carlbrandon.org/butlerscholarship/
Learn more about Octavia E. Butler at http://www.sfwa.org/members/Butler/. Also, this fan blog at www.octaviabutler.net features the audio play of her book Kindred.
B&N Bookfair to Benefit CityLit
May 9, 2008
From CityLitProject.org
B&N Bookfair to Benefit CityLit
Start: 05/17/2008 – 1:00am
End: 05/17/2008 – 5:00am
Join the gang from CityLit Project at the Barnes & Noble Power Plant store. A percentage of the store’s sales–from books to brew, magazines to muffins–that day will go directly toward CityLit Project.
Schedule:
2pm — Former “The Simpsons” writer Larry Doyle reads from I Love You, Beth Cooper
3pm — Several contributors read from Freshly Squeezed: A “Write Here, Write Now” Anthology, the book based on writing created by the CityLit-sponsored workshops.
4pm — Journalist Michael Olesker provides a behind-the-scenes look at the deterioration of TV news with a pre-publication preview of his latest book, Tonight at Six: A Daily Show Masquerading as Local TV News
Take in the beautiful Inner Harbor, browse the aisles at B&N, enjoy our author programs, and buy some stuff.
Thanks for helping nurture the culture of literature!
Lit & Art Event
April 14, 2008
WRITEFUL PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Eric D. Goodman, Public Relations Director
DATE: Wednesday, April 09, 2008
EMAIL: edgewriter@gmail.com
Lit and Art in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Tax season may be upon us, but April does not have to be the cruelest month.
On Sunday, April 20 at 2 p.m., the Watermark Gallery in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor will continue its popular Lit and Art series. Eight local authors will present their fiction and poetry. An original collection of art by local artist Manzar will be on display.
Returning writers include Caryn Coyle, Lauren Beth Eisenberg, Eric D. Goodman, Nitin Jagdish, Eric Kestler, Cliff Lynn, and Deanna Nikaido. Making her Lit and Art debut will be Nancy O. Greene.
A collection of surreal artwork by Manzar will be on display.
Started in October 2007, the Lit and Art series provides a unique opportunity to sample a variety of artistic sensibilities. Like previous events in this series, it is free and open to the public. Complimentary wine and refreshments will be served.
The Watermark Gallery is located in the Bank of America Center, Skywalk Level, right across from the Inner Harbor, at 100 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The phone number is (410) 547-0452.
Learn more about the Watermark at their online gallery.
Learn more about the “Lit and Art” reading event at Writeful.
