Pushcart Prize Nominee Saeed Jones presents his new chapbook When the Only Light is Fire. His poetry has appeared in Hayden's Ferry Review\, StorySouth\, Jubilat\, and many others. He is also a monthly columnist for Lambda Literary and contributing writer for Union Station Magazine\, and his blog For Southern Boys Who Consider Poetry is dedicated to emerging queer poets of color. Co-presented by Que(e)ry\, an organization of librarians which celebrates the diverse representations and contributions of queer people in the cultural record.
He'll be joined by fellow poets Metta Sama\, fiction editor of ragazine\, and Amy King\, who teaches English and Creative Writing at SUNY Nassau Community College.
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She’ll be in conversation about her novel\, running\, and more with fellow author and Runner's World writer Steve Friedman. Friedman’s work has appeared in many magazines\, including Outside\, GQ\, Esquire\, New York and Runner’s World\, where he is Writer at Large. His stories have been cited in numerous "\;Best of"\; collections\, including The Best American Essays and The Best American Sports Writing. He is the author of five books\, including the recently published Driving Lessons and Lost on Treasure Island and co-author\, with legendary Scott Jurek\, of Eat &\; Run\: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness\, which will be published in June. Steve’s work can be seen at Stevefriedman.net.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130525T210425Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T230000Z UID:http://www.wordbrooklyn.com/event/algonquin-night-featuring-jonathan-evison-and-kevin-fox URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wordbrooklyn.com/event/algonquin-night-featuring-jonathan-evison-and-kevin-fox SUMMARY:Algonquin Night\, featuring Jonathan Evison and Kevin Fox DESCRIPTION:n/a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130525T210425Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T230000Z UID:http://www.wordbrooklyn.com/event/michael-showalter-mr-funny-pants URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wordbrooklyn.com/event/michael-showalter-mr-funny-pants SUMMARY:Michael Showalter is Mr. Funny Pants DESCRIPTION:The man responsible for bringing us The State\, Wet Hot American Summer and other comedies you probably own\, returns to WORD for the paperback release of his dubiously honest\, thoroughly engaging chronicle of struggle to write a book\, Mr. Funny Pants. Hilarity guaranteed to ensue. Facebook RSVP appreciated!
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130525T210425Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120228T230000Z UID:http://www.wordbrooklyn.com/event/sara-benincasa-and-agorafabulous URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wordbrooklyn.com/event/sara-benincasa-and-agorafabulous SUMMARY:Sara Benincasa and Agorafabulous! DESCRIPTION:WORD-favorite funny lady Sara Benincasa will present her memoir Agorafabulous!\, which chronicles her journey from agoraphobic youngster to professional smart-ass. Benincasa is an award-winning comedian\, writer and host of the popular podcast\, Sex and Other Human Activities. She’ll be joined by Glennis McCarthy of the Gorgeous Ladies of Comedy and Rachel Fershleiser of Six Word Memoirs for a party and reading\, complete with celebratory refreshments. Facebook RSVP appreciated!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130525T210425Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120229T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120229T230000Z UID:http://www.wordbrooklyn.com/event/michael-ian-black-thinks-youre-doing-it-wrong URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.wordbrooklyn.com/event/michael-ian-black-thinks-youre-doing-it-wrong SUMMARY:You're Doing It Wrong\: Michael Ian Black in conversation with Meghan McCain DESCRIPTION:Michael Ian Black\, the comedian who really needs no introduction (unless you've been living under a rock for the past decade or so\, in which case we highly recommend you go watch some episodes of The State)\, will be at WORD! Due to high expected attendance\, the event itself will be ticketed -- each ticket includes a copy of his new essay collection You're Not Doing It Right and admission to his presentation\, conversation with Meghan McCain\, and Q&\;A.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! The signing portion will be open to the public (starting approximately around 8 p.m.)\, and if you can't make it we're happy to get a copy of the book signed for you -- just click through to the book itself\, and let us know in the comments when you check out if you want it signed and/or personalized.
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