http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:31:38 -0700 Tue, 26 May 2009 15:39:16 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Ten-Questions-with-author-and-poet-Taryn-Spencer?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner Taryn Spencer, author of Lyric's Spiritual Battle. Twenty-three-year-old Dallas writer Taryn Spencer was called "the African-American Sylvia Plath of her day" in an article on blacknews.com, which is enough to make any reader's head snap t... for authors for readers author feature poetry ten questions Tue, 26 May 2009 15:39:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Ten-Questions-with-author-and-poet-Taryn-Spencer?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Ten-questions-with-author-Margaret-Blake?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner Margaret Blake, UK author, writes romance and romantic suspense. Margaret Blake is a novelist who has moved from historical fiction to romance, and is now writing romantic suspense. The Substitute Bride, which she wrote last year, mixes all three of... author feature Tue, 26 May 2009 11:30:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Ten-questions-with-author-Margaret-Blake?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Ten-questions-with-poet-Charlotte-Digregorio?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner   Charlotte Digregorio, a poet who favors traditional Japanese forms and the author of four nonfiction books, lives in Winnetka, Illinois. Her books are sold in 29 countries, and her poetry has been featured in such publications as Modern H... for authors for readers author feature poetry ten questions Mon, 25 May 2009 09:33:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Ten-questions-with-poet-Charlotte-Digregorio?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Mad-Swirl-a-creative-outlet?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner I met Johnny Olson of Mad Swirl at Original Pubfest yesterday. "What is it, a literary journal?" I asked. Without pausing, he answered, "It's everything."Mad Swirl defines itself as "a platform, a showcase, a stage, a page, a... for authors Literary journal feature upcoming event for readers online journals Sun, 24 May 2009 15:19:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Mad-Swirl-a-creative-outlet?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Literary-journal-feature-The-First-Line?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner Submissions for Fall 2009, with the first line "My life is a sham.", are due August 1, 2009. The First Line is unique in that it's both a literary journal and a writing exercise, which is to say it's a literary journal that uses a writing ... for authors Literary journal feature for readers writing exercise Sun, 24 May 2009 10:33:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Literary-journal-feature-The-First-Line?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Making-editing-easier-revizrcom?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner  The new web application at revizr.com has already made editing and revising easier for lots of writers, and it's only in beta testing.Revizr lets you upload a document from your computer and invite others to view and revise it. Without a passco... for authors online resources Thu, 21 May 2009 19:16:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Making-editing-easier-revizrcom?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d21-DFW-Small-Press-Nickel--Dime?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner   There's a new face in the Dallas literary scene- a small press that's more than willing to accept submissions by previously unpublished authors. (Were those cheers?)Nickel & Dime Press is "determined to provide options for dedic... for authors small presses Thu, 21 May 2009 18:49:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d21-DFW-Small-Press-Nickel--Dime?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Upcoming-Poet-Nicelle-Hughes?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit here Although Nicelle Davis has been writing poetry for most of her life, she only recently began submitting her poems to literary journals. The literary community's response to her work has been quick and overwhelmin... for readers author feature poetry Tue, 19 May 2009 21:09:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Upcoming-Poet-Nicelle-Hughes?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Writing-exercises-the-replacement-poem?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner Writing a replacement poem can be a fun way to refine a style you'd like to develop, a method to help you break out of a rut, or even a kick in the pants to get you writing again. To begin, choose a poem that you admire. Don't worry about the to... for authors online resources writing exercise poetry Tue, 19 May 2009 07:55:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Writing-exercises-the-replacement-poem?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Online-Journal-Feature-Flash-Fire-500?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner Flash Fire 500 accepts works up to 500 words. If your ear is to the literary ground, you've heard about flash fiction. 'Flash fiction' is commonly considered any work that is 1000 words or less. Flash Fire 500, an online fiction and poetry journal, ... for authors Literary journal feature for readers online journals Tue, 19 May 2009 07:29:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Online-Journal-Feature-Flash-Fire-500?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Mark-David-Gerson-just-awarded-Silver-IPPY-Medal?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner Mark David Gerson awarded Silver IPPY Medal.  It was announced on Friday, May 15, that Albuquerque author Mark David Gerson will be awarded a Silver IPPY Medal at the Independent Publisher Book awards  for his book The Voice of the Mu... for readers awards author feature Mon, 18 May 2009 22:58:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Mark-David-Gerson-just-awarded-Silver-IPPY-Medal?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Original-Pubfest-at-Dans-Silverleaf?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner This Saturday, May 23, a free literary and musical event will have its debut in Denton, TX. Original Pubfest is, "at face value, a book convention and fair, using as its venue a local bar with musicians." The event will be held at Dan'... for authors upcoming event for readers Mon, 18 May 2009 13:55:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Original-Pubfest-at-Dans-Silverleaf?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Deflowered-Memoirs?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner www.defloweredmemoirs.com Deflowered Memoirs is a sort of collective remembering of one topic- a woman's first sexual experience. The site reminds would-be contributors, "Notice, this isn't erotica . . . Collectively, these stories should, in s... for authors Literary journal feature for readers Mon, 18 May 2009 07:59:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Deflowered-Memoirs?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Doug-Stanton-at-Barnes--Noble?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner New York Times best-selling author Doug Stanton will appear at a Barnes & Noble in Dallas, Texas at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 19. The Barnes & Noble in question is the one in "Lincoln Park", located at 7700 Northwest Highway. The... upcoming event for readers Sun, 17 May 2009 21:42:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Doug-Stanton-at-Barnes--Noble?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Dallas-book-swap?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner   Residents of Murphy, Texas will meet at Saxby's Coffee for a Book Swap Meetup on Tuesday, May 19 at 4:00 pm. The Saxby's is a new coffeeshop in Murphy, working hard to develop a sense of literary community.For the meetup, everyone is invited ... upcoming event for readers Sun, 17 May 2009 21:17:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Dallas-book-swap?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Literary-Journal-Feature-The-Melancholy-Dane?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner The Melancholy Dane, staffed by three graduates of NYU, says to authors, "We want your energy. We want your spirit. We want your words." Editor Esteban Serrano and Staff Editors Ariel Davis and Lauren Tucker founded the literary journal, th... for authors Literary journal feature contests for readers Sun, 17 May 2009 19:35:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Literary-Journal-Feature-The-Melancholy-Dane?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-The-Writers-Studio-Eric-Bogosian?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner Playwright and author Eric Bogosian, best known for penning and starring in the play Talk Radio joins The Writer's Garret for the fifth season of The Writer's Studio. Bogosian is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and has received numerous other awards, incl... for authors upcoming event for readers Sun, 17 May 2009 18:47:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-The-Writers-Studio-Eric-Bogosian?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Moulin-Review-Readers-Theatre?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner  Moulin Review, a new literary journal staffed by students at Brookhaven College, held a Reader's Theatre May 7 to celebrate the launch of their webjournal. The Theatre was held in the Commons Courtyard at Brookhaven from 5pm - 8pm. The first vo... Literary journal feature event review Sun, 17 May 2009 18:07:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Moulin-Review-Readers-Theatre?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Contest-Alert-Coq-and-Bull?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner Coq and Bull's Writing Contest will continue accepting submissions until May 31. Be mindful that there are separate contests for fiction and poetry. There is a $5 reading fee, which covers either one story or three poems. Please review the full submi... for authors contests Sun, 17 May 2009 16:46:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Contest-Alert-Coq-and-Bull?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Literary-journal-feature-An-Honest-Lie?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner An Honest Lie: The Anthology prints fiction and art yearly. An Honest Lie is a yearly publication featuring fiction and art from "hometowns in Texas and surrounding worlds", they say on their website, viewable here:anhonestlie.wordpress.co... for authors Literary journal feature Sun, 17 May 2009 14:33:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11360-Dallas-Literature-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Literary-journal-feature-An-Honest-Lie?cid=exrss-Dallas-Literature-Examiner