Writers Conference 101 will acquaint you with authors coming to UND

Writers Conference 101 is designed to get you acquainted with some of the authors appearing at the UND Writers Conference in March whom you might not know.  Even the most voracious reader may not be familiar with the work of some of these award winning writers.  In fact, conference planners frequently receive praise for introducing readers to writing that challenges and inspires.  But, again, wouldn’t it be nice to be acquainted with the work before the author arrives?

Each session will begin with a brief overview of the author, followed by questions and discussion of the book title. Even if you haven’t had a chance to read the book selection yet, organizers encourage everyone to stop by for the discussion.

Come discuss the work of the writers who will be attending the 43rd Annual UND Writers Conference, March 27-31. All discussions are on Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m. There’s no cost and no need to do homework. In fact, everyone who attends gets an “A+” whether they’re familiar with the author’s work or not.

Writers Conference 101 Schedule (date, author and book discussed, moderator) Jan. 22,  Lee Ann Roripaugh —  On the Cusp of a Dangerous Year (Heidi Czerwiec, Professor of English);  Jan. 29, Hal Herzog — Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat (Sherry O’Donnell, Professor of English)

Feb. 12, Mark Doty — Dog Years (Sara Dupree, Ph.D. student in English); Feb. 19, Jane Smiley – Horse Heaven (Sherry O’Donnell, Professor of English);  Feb. 26, Pam Houston — Cowboys Are My Weakness (Crystal Alberts, Professor of English)

March 4,  Brenda Miller — Listening Against the Stone (Meghan Brown, graduate of the English program);  March 18,  Aaron Poochigian — Aratus’ Phaenomena (Eric Ross, Professor of History- Classics)

All WC101 discussions will be held at 2 p.m. on Sundays at the UND Bookstore’s conference room.

— Heidi Czerwiec, Associate Professor of English