http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:13:53 -0700 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:36:17 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Bill-Cotter-and-Annie-La-Ganga-visit-Sam-Wellers?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner This sounds sure to be entertaining. Boyfriend/Girlfriend readings are hot! And they're from Austin TX, so they're certainly uber-talented. Annie, I love the name and the title. SAM WELLER’S BOOKSTORE HOSTS READING AND SIGNING WITH NOVELIST BIL... books events authors public speakers literature book stores Sam Weller's Bookstore Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:36:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Bill-Cotter-and-Annie-La-Ganga-visit-Sam-Wellers?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Its-been-real-its-been-fun?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner Arrivederci!The time has come to say farewell. The reasons are numerous. Foremost, the amount of work I've put into this site just hasn't reaped the benefits I had hoped. I'm not only talking about monetary. That was actually the least of my expectat... events Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:13:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Its-been-real-its-been-fun?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Sam-Wellers-Bookstore-celebrates-80-years-of-bookselling?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner I bring you still more ways to support our favorite downtown book store. These events are sure to be the place to be seen for Salt Lake's literary and bookie types. Besides, who doesn't like a party with all the trappings; games, prizes and... books events authors public speakers literature book stores Sam Weller's Bookstore The King's English Book Shop Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:48:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Sam-Wellers-Bookstore-celebrates-80-years-of-bookselling?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Tony-Weller-interview-part-two?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner Here is the second part of my recent interview with Tony Weller of Sam Weller's Bookstore. Go HERE for part one.As always, if you talk to Tony, visit or patronize his store, or attend an event there, or elsewhere—PLEASE mention that you saw it ... books literature book stores Sam Weller's Bookstore Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:14:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Tony-Weller-interview-part-two?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m7d9-New-GLBTQ-writers-group-at-Community-Writing-Center?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner Greetings!I'm really excited to tell you about a new DiverseCity Writing Series group at SLCC Community Writing Center.Monday July 13 2009 is the 1st meeting of the new Gay, Lesbian, B-sexual, Transgendered, and Questioning/Queer writing group.This g... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:05:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m9d10-New-GLBTQ-writers-group-at-Community-Writing-Center?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Brittany-Ann-Edminston-and-Ben-Kilbourne-showing-at-Sam-Wellers-Bookstore-Gallery?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner John Clukey from Sam Weller's Books is kind enough to inform me about special happenings in the store. Many of us who love literature and books also have an appreciation of visual arts. Attend this event, support Tony in his move, and express your gr... Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:38:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Brittany-Ann-Edminston-and-Ben-Kilbourne-showing-at-Sam-Wellers-Bookstore-Gallery?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Interview-with-Tony-Weller-of-Sam-Wellers-Zion-Bookstore?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner Although I never met him, I would like to dedicate this article in memory of Sam Weller, who passed away June 24, and express my condolences to Tony and the family. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure to speak at length with Tony Weller of Sam W... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:44:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Interview-with-Tony-Weller-of-Sam-Wellers-Zion-Bookstore?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Borrow-books-from-Utah-Humanities-Council?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner Here's some of the latest from the Utah Humanities Council, with lots of audio and video links for you to enjoy.Something here of interest to all readers, writers and braniacs; All fine programs of...Borrow Books From UHC's Lending Library. Boo... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:51:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Borrow-books-from-Utah-Humanities-Council?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Enter-the-Wasatch-Iron-Pen-writing-contests?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner  Wasatch Iron Pen literary marathon and ultrmarathon contests   This weekend brings the incomparable Utah Arts Festival to downtown Salt Lake City. Salt Lake Community College's Community Writing Center (CWC) partners with the festival... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:54:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Enter-the-Wasatch-Iron-Pen-writing-contests?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Literary-arts-get-more-attention-in-recent-upcoming-festivals?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner   Updated  Thursday June 25Utah's festival season is in full swing, beginning with Living Traditions in May, and followed by a very soggy Utah Pride Festival.Along with exceptional music, food, and visual art, more festivals are includ... Salt Lake City Public Library events writers workshops writers' groups authors public speakers literature SLCC Community Writing Center festival art Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:38:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Literary-arts-get-more-attention-in-recent-upcoming-festivals?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Utah-authors-will-get-down-to-your-hometown?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner  for the most recent information on this program go here or visit the UHC web site .   Updated June 15 2009-New authors involvedIf you're an author  who likes to inform and educate people, or are looking to introduce and furt... books events authors public speakers literature Utah Humanities Council Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:06:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Utah-authors-will-get-down-to-your-hometown?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d4-David-C-Korten-to-speak-and-sign-at-Sam-Wellers?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner  The folks at Sam Weller's Zion Bookstore are good enough to allow me to post their events here. This one's a few weeks away, but that should give you plenty of time to plan ahead and be there. Sounds very interestingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECO... books events public speakers book stores Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:22:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d4-David-C-Korten-to-speak-and-sign-at-Sam-Wellers?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Promote-your-books?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner So you've written a book? You have no idea how to promote it, and you can't afford an agent, even if you could get one, being unknown and all. There are a number of locally based options on line, and I'll try to introduce you to them here from time t... books publishers authors Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:07:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Promote-your-books?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Library-Square-open-space-threatened-by-Civic-Campus-Master-Plan?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner Salt Lake City's Library Square.Our City Library is globally famous, nationally acclaimed, and municipally envied by every major city in the U.S. The building alone is an aesthetic masterpiece and an example of how a structure can be structurally sou... Wed, 27 May 2009 19:34:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Library-Square-open-space-threatened-by-Civic-Campus-Master-Plan?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Death-of-the-Book?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner  This topic seems to have become a running theme in my recent articles, at least getting a frequent mention: Is emerging technology threatening the printed word?Depending upon who you talk to, the Internet, e-books, book-selling websites like am... Wed, 27 May 2009 18:40:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Death-of-the-Book?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Summer-2009-Talking-About-Books-book-discussions?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner The following are the locations, dates and times for this summer's SLCPL's "Talking About Books" meetings:First Wednesdays — New books discussed. 1st Weds. of each month 10am Anderson-Foothill BranchJune 3rd  ... Thu, 21 May 2009 19:49:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m5d21-Summer-2009-Talking-About-Books-book-discussions?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m5d17-Independent-booksellers-in-Utah?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner There's a lot of talk these days about the demise of the printed word. Several prominent newspapers have ceased publication recently. The Salt Lake Tribune recently had to raise the price of their daily paper 25¢. An iconic downtown bo... book stores Sun, 17 May 2009 13:38:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Independent-booksellers-in-Utah?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Flash?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner Upcoming Workshops at CWC:The Power of Brevity:  Writing Flash Fiction and Flash FactualThe Art of Listening:  Personal Interviews, Personal NarrativesTasteful Narratives:  Food WritingEase up:  Writing Through StressTime for Chan... books literature Sat, 09 May 2009 10:20:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m5d9-Flash?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m4d24-How-to-fail-in-life-without-really-trying?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner Gossip. Backstabbing. The Blame Game. Slacking. Irresponsibility. Incompetence. Lack of accountability. Unethical behavior. Harassment.What do these things have in common? They are all part of the rat race many of us run five or more days per week, a... books publishers printers Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:03:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m10d11-How-to-fail-in-life-without-really-trying?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m4d18-Writers-group-Grand-Prix-lap-oneLeague-of-Utah-Writers?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner    I've mentioned before that I believe writers produce best when regularly exposed to the company of other writers. Where I've found the support, motivation, and helpful feedback I need has been at writers' groups.There are a number o... League of Utah Writers writers' groups Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:33:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6493-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner~y2009m4d18-Writers-group-Grand-Prix-lap-oneLeague-of-Utah-Writers?cid=exrss-Salt-Lake-City-Literary-Examiner