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KNS Sports Editor John Adams
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KWG News
Sports Editor John Adams
Tells About Writing Life
John Adams, sports editor for the Knoxville News Sentinel, will talk at the Sept. 1 meeting of the Knoxville Writers' Guild about his life as a sports columnist. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be at 7 p.m. at the handicap accessible Laurel Theater, on the corner of Laurel Avenue and 16th Street. A $2 donation is requested.
Louisiana native Adams began his newspaper career at age 15, writing for a newspaper called Citizen-Watchman. He returned to the paper as its editor after earning a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University.
Adams kept writing while serving in Vietnam in the U.S. Army, and then travelled the U.S. South afterward, writing for many newspapers. He headed northward to cover sporting events for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and wrote a column called "Steeler Beat."
At the News Sentinel Adams enjoys writing candidly about how he sees the sports world. He says, "Every columnist knows a good article is a controversial one." We look forward to his sharing the world of journalism at the September meeting of the Knoxville Writers' Guild.
KWG Contests Update
Be at the September meeting to find out the winners of the KWG Writing Contests!
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 Anthology News Literary Anthology Launching!
The Knoxville Writers' Guild will launch its eighth literary anthology, A Tapestry of Voices: the 2011 Anthology of the Knoxville Writers' Guild, at the Oct. 6 Guild meeting at 7 p.m. at the Laurel Theatre. Several contributors will read from the book that evening.
The theme for this year's anthology is "diversity." Poems, essays, photographs, short stories, song lyrics, and even a novel chapter are represented. Contributors include Cynthia Markert, Connie Jordan Green, Brian Griffin, Marilyn Kallet, Linda Parsons Marion, Hector Qirko, and Jack Rentfro, among others.
Portrayed in the anthology are an encounter with a Siamese twin, a ride on the night bus out Magnolia Avenue with a woman going home from work, and conversations at an Oak Ridge book club. Sitting in your armchair with this volume, you can travel from the Smokies to Paris to Greece to Old Mexico.
The book's contributors live in far-flung places, but they all have one thing in common: a connection with East Tennessee. The anthology provides a forum for many whose work has never before been published. Each KWG collection in the past has served as a springboard for new writers.
Kay Newton and Doris Ivie edited the book, assisted by Martha Yarnell (Committee Chair), Kim West (Designer), Meg Bensey, Carole Anne Borges, Judith Duvall, and Cathy Kodra. It will be on sale at the October 6 launch and reading. Anthology Reading at KMA On Friday, October 7, the Knoxville Museum of Art will host a Guild anthology event alongside its regularly-scheduled "Alive After Five" program. Contributors to A Tapestry of Voices will read on the museum's 3rd Floor from 5:30 till 8 p.m., while the band "Jenna and her Cool Friends" performs downstairs in the Great Hall. Among the readers who will present their work are Mark Compton, reading part of a chapter from his forthcoming novel, Shortcake; Michael Gill, reading his prose memoir, Strange Pigtails; Melanie Harless, reading her poem, "Sunday Conversation with my Neighbor"; and William Isom II, reading his poem, "Appalachian Mulatto." Info: Email Kay Newton, Editor, at Kat_New@msn.com.
Anthology Help Needed The Anthology Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with marketing the book scheduled for release October 6. If you can help, contact Kay Newton, kat_new@msn.com. |
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Readings and Signings
Michael Knight Reads
fromThe Typist
On Saturday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m., author Michael Knight will read at Union Avenue Books and sign his latest novel, The Typist, just released in paperback. The book was recently chosen as Oprah's "Book of the Week". Knight is also author of the novel, The Divining Rod; two collections of short fiction, Dogfight: And Other Stories and Goodnight, Nobody; and a collection of novellas, The Holiday Season. He teaches creative writing at the University of Tennessee.
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Terrance Hayes
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Terrance Hayes to Read
Poet Terrance Hayes will read Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the John C. Hodges Library at the University of Tennessee. The event, which is sponsored by the UT Dept of Creative Writing, will be at 7 p.m. A reception will follow. Arrive early for seating. There will be overflow rooms. Terrance Hayes will also host an informal discussion, 3-4 p.m., in 1210-1211 McClung Tower.
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Events
Readers' Night Out
The Friends of Literacy of Knoxville invites you to a Readers' Night Out on Thursday, Aug. 25, at Union Avenue Book, 517 Union Avenue, for anyone who loves books. Enjoy wine and appetizers and mingle with some of Knoxville's favorite local authors who will be signing their books. Tickets are $20 per person in advance or $25 at the door, with proceeds benefiting Friends of Literacy. Advance tickets can be purchased by calling 865-594-1507 or online at www.friendsofliteracy.org. (Please note that a $1 fee will be added to each ticket to cover PayPal transaction fees.) Visit www.friendsofliteracy.org to learn more! Authors scheduled to appear include:
· Pamela Schoenewaldt
· Fred Brown
· Jeanne McDonald
· Stephen Dupree
· Margaret Lazarus Dean
· Christopher Hebert
· Shannon Burke
· David Hunter
· Glenn Meade
· Michael Knight
Smoky Mountain Writers and Vintage Films!
On Saturday, Aug. 27, Vintage Views of Gatlinburg & the Smoky Mountains will host an evening of vintage films, pictures and displays featuring Smoky Mountain writers, artists and family members at W.L. Mills Auditorium on Reagan Drive in Gatlinburg. Doors open at 5 pm with a wine and cheese reception. Authors to be featured include Bill Landry, Sam Venable, Greg Johnson, Butch McDade, Judge Dwight Stokes, Kenton Temple, Aileen Fowler, James Shuler and Dwight McCarter. G Webb will be the featured artist. Classic film clips gleaned from home movie collections of local families will be shown. For reservations, call the Special Events Office at 865-436-0500. Tickets are $10 at the door and reservations are required. Contact info: (865) 436-0500. Proceeds from this event go to the Lucinda Ogle Historic Cabin Restoration Fund. Sponsors are the Gatlinburg Garden Club, Lorelei Productions, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Smoky Mountain Winery & Gatlinburg Special Events. Free parking available.
 Free Writing Workshop
Chattanooga Writers Guild, in conjunction with Dalton State College, will provide a free writing workshop Saturday, August 27. All interested writers of fiction, nonfiction, flash fiction, freelance, memoir and more can convene on the first floor of Brown Center, Dalton State College campus, Dalton, GA. Registration 8:30 a.m. Workshops 9:00 a.m.
Choose among:
ePublishing
Freelancing
Polishing Your Manuscript
Alternative Venues for Writing Exposure
The Publisher's View
The day will end with open panel discussions for poets and writers, concluding with readings and book signings of their works by the authors.
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 Contests
Still: The Journal
Still: The Journal announces its second annual literary contests in fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Complete announcement and submission guidelines can be found at www.stilljournal.net/contest. Judges are Connie May Fowler (fiction), Marilyn Kallet (poetry) and Karen Salyer McElmurray (nonfiction). $450 in prize money and publication in the fall issue of Still: The Journal. Deadline is August 31.
GCWA Anthology The deadline for the GCWA Anthology is September 1st. Rocking Chairs and Afternoon Tales will be the fourth Gulf Coast Writers Association anthology. The first three sold quite well. We're looking for stories and poetry about Mississippi. There is no entry fee and each author is invited to offer two submissions. Any piece accepted for publication will be awarded $25. Please see details at http://www.gcwriters.org/anthology.htm |
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Book Groups
Bookaholics Anonymous
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, at noon, a new book group will meet at Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue.
The Bookaholics Anonymous Book Group will discuss The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove by Susan Gregg Gilmore. Bring a sandwich and a friend! The group will meet on the last Wednesday of Every Month at noon. Union Avenue Books. Info: (865) 951-2180
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Mark Your Calendar!
Upcoming Meetings
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September 1 -- John Adams, sports columnist News Sentinel
October 7-- Anthology!
November 3 -- Alan Gratz, producer and young-adult author
December 2 -- Bill Landry, Heartland Series & Celtic Cat Press
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Submit Your News!
Send your news of readings, writers and writers' events to the KWG Weekly Update, Kelly Norrell, webmistress, at norrellmedia@gmail.com, and to the East Tennessee Writer, Alison Miller, Editor, at mrs.hey.mom@gmail.com.
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 *Is your Guild membership current?
Life gets busy, and sometimes we forget. Please update your Guild membership and rejoin your Knoxville-area circle of writers, publishers, poets, and performers. To renew, please visit http://www.knoxvillewritersguild.org/orderpaypal.htmIf you are unsure about your membership status, please contact the Guild's Membership Coordinator. Click here.
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Disclaimer: As a service to members, KWG shares announcements of literary competitions and publishing opportunities. If you have any questions about the listings, please contact the sponsor. Unless specifically noted, these are not KWG-sponsored projects.
The Knoxville Writers' Guild meets the first Thursday of each month at the Laurel Theatre, 16 St. and Laurel Ave., Knoxville, TN at 7:00pm. For more information about the Guild, visit www.knoxvillewritersguild.org.
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