On the Brink 2002

Annual Conference on Emerging Southern Writers

Jacksonville State University

February 9, 2002
"House Parties, Family Reunions, and Dinner on the Ground"
Houston Cole Library

- A part of kaleidoscope, the College of Arts and Sciences' festival of the arts -


 

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On the Brink is designed as a provocative and entertaining gathering of Southern writers and readers. The conference offers a forum to emerging writers as they explore the Southern experience through our past, present, and future.

The conference brings together writers working in a range of genres. Writers will read from their work and discuss their reasons for working in their chosen genres, as well as respond to questions from the audience.

Location

The conference is held on the 11th floor of the Houston Cole Library, Jacksonville State University (near the intersection of Hwy 21 and Hwy 204)
 

2002 Conference  "House Parties, Family Reunions, and Dinner on the Ground"

WRITERS   THEIR WORKS 
 Howard Bahr     The Year of Jubilo 
Marlin Barton    The Dry Well 
Anthony Grooms   Bombingham 
Ellen Edwards Kennedy   Irregardless of Murder 
Michael Knight   Dogfight 
Julia Oliver   Music of Falling Water 
Carroll Dale Short   The Shining, Shining Path 
Jeanie Thompson    White for Harvest

February 9, 2002 Tentative Conference Schedule

9:00 - 10:00   Registration and Refreshments
10:15 - 11:15   Session I
11:15 - 12:00   Book Signings
12:30 - 1:30   Lunch
2:00 - 3:00   Session II
3:00 - 4:00   Book Signings

For information, contact:

Steven J. Whitton, swhitton@jsucc.jsu.edu
Gena Christopher, genac@jsucc.jsu.edu
Department of English

256-782-5411
FAX: 256-782-5441


 


Pre-register by February 1, 2002
Registration Fee: $40.00
     $15.00 for full time students
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2002 ON THE BRINK

Emerging Southern Writers Conference

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On the Brink --Kaleidoscope
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Gena Christopher
Department of English
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, Alabama 36365-1602


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