John Pipkin Is on Fire!

Well, that made you look, didn’t it? John Pipkin isn’t just our dear departed Writers’ League Executive Director Emeritus. No, he’s lit a fire under book reviewers with his debut novel, Woodsburner, coming next week from Nan A. Talese/Doubleday.

The Washington Post just weighed in with a spectacular review. Kirkus ended its starred review with this little gem: “A superb historical fiction as well as a complex and provocative novel of ideas—Pulitzer Prize material.” And Woodsburner is going to be Amazon’s Best of the Month pick for May. More reviews are here.

John’s official book launch party will be at Book People in Austin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. We invite his Austin-area WLT friends to come out and support him and grab a copy of this hot little property. He’ll also be traveling around the country this summer, so check out his upcoming events.

Kristy’s Magical Discovery

A volunteer offered this piece of advice:  If you speak in a second language, try writing in it. You’ll find another voice.

League friend and pervious Executive Director John Pipkin’s upcoming release is getting some crazy good reviews. Check out what the  Washington Post has to say. How about Kirkus? Go John!

Kristy’s Magical Discovery

We need folding chairs!

If you’ve been to a monthly program you know that we’re in need of metal folding chairs.  We’re hunting them on Craigslist, but if you have some to donate we’ll make it worth your while!

*This isn’t particularly magical but I DO love sitting after a long day

Kristy’s Magical Discovery

This week I’m reading Pride and Prejudice because I never have.

Big thanks to our new intern Rebecca Grace! The months leading up to the Conference are our busiest and any help (in OR out of the office) is greatly appreciated.