Visiting Writers Patricia Henley and Mary Leader
| When |
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 7:30pm to 12:42pm |
|---|---|
| Where |
David Letterman Communication and Media Building, Ball State University Room 125 Ball State University (adjacent to belltower) |
| What | Art writing, fiction writing, poetry, speakers |
Patricia Henley's novel, HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE, was a finalist for the National Book Award. She is also the author of two chapbooks, four story collections, and another novel. Her latest book is OTHER HEARTBREAKS, a collection of short stories. She is a Professor of English at Purdue University.
Mary Leader is the author of THE PENULTIMATE SUITOR (winner of the Iowa Poetry Prize), and RED SIGNATURE (a National Poetry Series selection). Her latest collection is BEYOND THE FIRE. A former Assistant State Attorney General of Oklahoma, she is now a Professor of English at Purdue University.
This event is free and open to the public and will include refreshments.
Sponsored by Creative Writing in the Ball State English Department.
Contact Mark Neely (maneely@bsu.edu).