Dear Writer:
Usually when we see a “Save the Date” in the mail, we go into emergency excuse mode. Carol and Jerry are getting married a year from now? Oh sorry, we need to, uh, take Aunt Dorothy’s sphynx cat to the groomer that day. What’s that? Sphynx cats are hairless? Right, right, we’re getting his nails clipped—that cat has claws like Satan. That’s why we need a year to prepare.
Luckily you can abandon any outlandish alibis, because our Save the Dates are for events you won’t want to miss.
We have a killer lineup of visiting authors and events for the fall. Be sure to mark these dates and stay tuned to future e-newsletters and our Upcoming Events Calendar for more details.
- Matthew Thomas visits Saturday, September 13: Thomas’ debut novel, We Are Not Ourselves, has been called a “masterwork." Thomas will teach a craft talk and attend an evening reception. Times TBD.
- Free Book Club Discussion on Saturday, September 13: In preparation for The Writer’s Studio with George Saunders the following weekend, we’re hosting a free book-club-style discussion of Saunders’ book Tenth of December, facilitated by Alexander Lumans. 12:15 to 1:30 PM
- Bill Roorbach returns Saturday, November 1: Back by popular demand, the author of Life Among Giants will be here again to teach a one-time craft seminar. Time TBD.
- Rebecca Makkai flies by Saturday & Sunday, November 8 & 9: Makkai’s latest novel, The Hundred-Year House, has been hailed as “a juicy and moving story of art and love.” As the next guest for the Fly-By Writers Project, Makkai will host two craft classes and a reading. Times TBD.
- Steve Almond visits Saturday & Sunday, December 6 & 7: Author of the New York Times bestseller Candyfreak and instructor of Lit Fest juried workshops, Steve Almond returns this winter for a weekend of classes and football bashing. He’ll teach an advanced workshop, two craft seminars, and host a Football Brawl themed reading. Times TBD.
Looking for something a little sooner? You haven’t missed out on the late summer session classes yet. The following are still open and have late start dates or start in the second half of the session:
What would happen if your main character went to have their fortune read? Find out at this week’s Friday 500 with guest presenter and tasseomancer Tabitha Dial.
See you soon,
The Lighthouse Ugly Cat Handlers
