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Monthly Archives: October 2011
The Circus in Links
The eight-show run of The Circus in Winter: the Musical is at an end, but here are some links to news coverage, photos, videos, even a TV commercial about this amazing project.
MFA FAQ: The LOR
A series of posts about applying to graduate creative writing programs. This one’s about the etiquette of asking for an LOR, or letter of recommendation. Dear former student o’ mine, Thanks for your email/Facebook message asking for a LOR. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in CW Programs, General, Teaching, The Biggest Things
Tagged creative writing programs, etiquette, Letters of Recommendation, MFA
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The Story of Jennie Dixianna
The first thing I did upon meeting Jennie Dixianna was kill her. I’ve regretted the decision ever since. Over time, she became many things–acrobat, femme fatale, incest survivor, superwoman–but she was ephemeral and vague when she first popped into my … Continue reading
Posted in The Circus in Winter, Writing
Tagged Alabama, Allen Wier, Ball State, Jennie Dixianna, The Circus in Winter, Tom Rabbitt
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