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Susan Vespoli Interviews with “The Word”

January 2, 2022

Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, who interviewed with NPR/KJZZ’s podcast The Word, covering all things literary in the state of Arizona. Susan discussed her forthcoming poetry collection Blame It on the Serpent alongside two other Arizona authors.

John Christenson Publishes in Flash Fiction Magazine

December 28, 2021

Congratulations to John Christenson, whose story “Critical Edition” was published in Flash Fiction Magazine. John wrote his story alongside Barbara Henning in her course Flash Fiction: Writing the Short-Short Story.

Susan Vespoli Announced as Featured Poet in January Open Mic

December 22, 2021

Susan Vespoli will be the featured poet in January’s “Pandemic Poetry Open Mic,” hosted by Elliott DeLine. This event is on January 16th, from 9-11P.M. Eastern Time. Come out for a night of listening/sharing poetry, building community, and celebrating each other’s work.

Tamara MC Publishes in The Independent

December 20, 2021

Congratulations to Tamara MC, whose essay “I grew up in a cult and was married at 12 — in Texas” was published in The Independent.

Susan Vespoli Publishes “Little Queen of the Buck-Up” in Anti-Heroin Chic

December 7, 2021

Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose poem “Little Queen of the Buck-Up” was published in Anti-Heroin Chic. If you have the time, read the editor’s note for the publication as a whole: he makes a wonderful statement about the importance of art, humanity, and healing.

Tina Barry’s Poem Accepted in Rattle

December 6, 2021

Congratulations to instructor Tina Barry, who recently had a poem accepted in Rattle. Tina’s poem will be published in late 2022.

Jack Smith Publishes Tribute to Small Press Books

November 29, 2021

Congratulations to instructor Jack Smith, whose collection Contributions to Literature: A Tribute to Small Press Books was published through Serving House Books. Jack’s collection reviews small press books that have made significant contributions to literature.

Tamara Kreutz Publishes “The Body Collector of Spain” in Rattle

November 22, 2021

Congratulations to Tamara Kreutz, who published her poem “The Body Collector of Spain” in Rattle. Tamara’s poem was featured in Rattle’s “Poets Respond” series.

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