HOMEResourcesProgramsFirst DraftAnnouncementsAdministrationBook Reviews
  

To add Literary Events to the forum calendar, fill out the form provided click here.

May 16-18
Southern Writers' Project Festival of New Plays

Alabama Shakespeare Festival
See new plays in every stage of development from some of America's most innovative playwrights, complete with meals, music, new play readings, and a fully produced World Premiere, while mingling with theatre industry professionals. See Web site for more information.

One Festival Drive
Montgomery, AL  36117
Contact: Katie Perkowski
334-271-5334
kperkowski@asf.net
http://www.southernwritersproject.net

 

May 19, 6 pm
Tony Horwitz discussion & booksigning

The Alabama Booksmith
Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Horwitz will discuss and sign copies of his new release A Voyage Long and Strange, remarkable look at North America before Columbus. See Web site for more information.

2626 19th Place
Homewood, AL  35209
Contact: The Alabama Booksmith
205-870-4242
booksmith@mindspring.com
http://www.alabamabooksmith.com

 

May 20, 6 pm
Gov. John Patterson & Warren Trest discussion & booksigning

The Alabama Booksmith
Gov. Patterson will accompany Warren Trest, who wrote Nobody but the People, the newly published authorized biography. Gov. Patterson will openly answer questions and sign copies of the book. See Web site for more information.

2626 19th Place
Homewood, AL  35209
Contact: The Alabama Booksmith
205-870-4242
booksmith@mindspring.com
http://www.alabamabooksmith.com

 

May 27, 4 pm
Gin Phillips booksigning

Capitol Book & News
Gin Phillips will sign copies of her novel The Well and the Mine. See Web site for more information.

1140 E. Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, Al  36106
Contact: Cheryl Upchurch
334-265-1473
capitolbook@knology.net
http://www.capitolbook.com

 

May 31, 7 pm
Walt Whitman Birthday Party & Open Reading

Greencup Books
Celebrate Walt Whitman and read a poem of your own. See Web site for more information.

105 Richard Arrington Blvd. South
Birmingham, Al  35233
Contact: Russell Helms
205-994-0960
russell@greencupbooks.org
http://www.greencupbooks.org

 

June 2-20
Ada Long Creative Writing Workshop for High School Students

Spencer Honors House on UAB campus
June 2-20. This three-week summer day camp benefits students exploring creative writing careers, those preparing for university work, and others who enjoy writing for personal enrichment. See Web site for more information.

HB215, 1530 3rd Ave S
Birmingham, AL  35294-1260
Contact: Tina Harris, Director
205-934-8583
tmharris@uab.edu
http://www.uab.edu/english/longcw

 

June 3, 5:30 pm
Gov. John Patterson & Warren Trest

Birmingham Public Library
A special presentation with Gov. John Patterson & Warren Trest in connection with the publication of Nobody But the People. Booksigning to follow. See Web site for more information.

2100 Park Place
Birmingham, AL  35203
Contact: Jim Baggett
205-226-3631
jbaggett@bham.lib.al.us
http://www.bplonline.org

 

June 5, 5 pm
Jonathan Harrington booksigning

Capitol Book & News
Jonathan Harrington sign copies of his book The Climate Diet. See Web site for more information.

1140 E. Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, AL  36106
Contact: Cheryl Upchurch
334-265-1473
capitolbook@knology.net
http://www.capitolbook.com

 

June 7, 10:30 am
Julia Oliver presentation & reading

Museum of the Confederacy
Julia Oliver will read from and discuss her book Devotion, a Novel Based on the Life of Varina Anne ("Winnie") Davis at the museum's Membership Weekend. See Web site for more information.

1201 East Clay Street
Richmond, VA  23219
Contact: Diane Willard
804-649 - 1861, ext. 42
dwillard@moc.org
http://www.moc.org/site/PageServer

 

June 12, 7 pm
Rick Bragg talk

Huntingdon College, Smith Hall
Rick Bragg will discuss his new book The Prince of Frogtown. Sponsored by Capitol book & News. See Web site for more information.

1500 East Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, AL  36106
Contact: Cheryl Upchurch
334-265-1473
capitolbook@knology.net
http://www.capitolbook.com

 

June 12
Rick Bragg booksigning

Capitol Book & News
Rick Bragg will sign copies of his new book The Prince of Frogtown. See Web site for more information.

1140 E. Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, AL  36106
Contact: Capitol Book & News
334-265-1473
capitolbook@knology.net
http://www.capitolbook.com

 

June 20-21
Southern Christian Writers Conference

First Baptist Church
The workshop will cover a variety of writing genres for both religious & secular publications. See Web site for more information.

Greensboro Ave.
Tuscaloosa, AL  35401
Contact: Joanne Sloan
205-333-8603
scwcworkshop@bellsouth.net
http://web.mac.com/wmdsloan/iWeb/SCWC/Southern%20Christian%20Writers%20Conference.html

 

June 25, noon
Carolyn Haines Booksigning

Capitol Book & News
Carolyn Haines will sign copies of her new book Wishbones. See Web site for more information.

1140 E. Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, AL  36106
Contact: Cheryl Upchurch
334-265-1473
capitolbook@knology.net
http://www.capitolbook.com

 

July 18-20
The Alabama Writers' Convlave

Four Points Sheraton Capstone
July 18-20. If you are looking for a nurturing workshop to learn about the writing craft, this is it! See Web site for more information.

320 Paul Bryant Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL  35401
Contact: Greg Screws
256-509-1983
greg.screws@gmail.com
http://www.alabamawritersconclave.org

 

July 31, 10 am-4 pm
Humanities Summit Pre-Conference: Roundtable Technology

Alabama Department of Archives & History
Learn about online communication from Lorna Dolci with Patron Mail. Exchange ideas on using technology for development, education and communication. Free. See Web site for more information.

624 Washington Avenue
Montgomery, AL  36130
Contact: Jay Lamar
334-844-4947
lamarja@auburn.edu
http://www.ahf.net

 

Aug 15-16
Mississippi Writers Guild Writers Conference

Battlefield Inn
Aug 15-16. Friday night Literary Artists on Stage with platform for writers to share work; Saturday: Emmy/Edgar nominee Thomas Sawyer; award winning author Howard Bahr; Alabama Poet Laureate Sue B. Walker; literary agent Gary Heidt; freelance writer Cheryl Ann Sloan; award- winning playwright Rebecca Jernigan. See Web site for more information.

4137 N. Frontage Road
Vicksburg, MS  39183
Contact: Richelle Putnam
601-482-4121
richput@mywebemail.net
http://www.mississippiwritersguild.com:80/

 

Sept 14, 1-8:30 pm; Sept 15, 8:30 am-2 pm
Humanities Leadership Summit: Humanities & Technology in 21st

The Wynfrey Hotel
The Humanities Leadership Summit is a statewide conference on humanities and technology focused on online communication, development and education. See Web site to register.

1000 Riverchase Galleria
Hoover, AL  35244
Contact: Susan Perry
205-558-3993
sperry@ahf.net
http://www.ahf.net

 

Oct 8, noon
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Gov. John Patterson & Warren Trest

B.B. Comer Memorial Library
Join Gov. John Patterson and Warren Trest for a discussion about the life and career of Gov. Patterson in connection with publication of Nobody But the People. Booksigning to follow. See Web site for more information.

314 North Broadway Avenue
Sylacauga, AL  35150
Contact: Shirley K. Spears
256-249-0961
sspears@sylacauga.net
http://www.sylacauga.net/library

 

Oct 18
Writing & Illustrating for Kids- wik08

Spain Park High School
Annual fall conference of the Southern Breeze region (AL, MS, GA) of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. 28 workshops to choose from. Speakers typically include editors, agents, art directors, authors and illustrators. Paul Fleishman, award winning author, will be the keynote speaker. Details available on the Web site by September 1, 2008.

4700 Jaguar Drive
Hoover, AL  35242
Contact: Jo Kittinger
jskittinger@bellsouth.net
http://www.southern-breeze.org

 
 
 
   
imageimage

HOME | Announcements | Programs | Resources | Administration | Our Staff | First Draft | Join | Book Reviews

For more information, please contact us at writersforum@bellsouth.net

2007 The Alabama Writers' Forum
P.O. Box 4777 / Montgomery, AL 36103-4777 / 334-265-7728 / Fax: 334-265-7828