When one undertakes a close reading of Shira Dentz’ fifth full-length book of poetry, the sun a blazing zero, published in 2019 by Dialogos Books and Lavender Ink, many questions emerge. I was lucky to have an opportunity to attend Dentz’ reading via Zoom, through the auspices of BathHouse Reading and Event Series and the…
November 12 Join us at Poet Rachel Levitsky’s Reading
Tomorrow at 11:00 am, the Poet Rachel Levitsky will be giving a reading and talk in Professor Carla Harryman’s Creative Writing class. Places are still available for guests to enjoy this reading via Zoom. Email Prof. Harryman to register and request a link to the event.
Announcing our 2020 Fall Season
This Fall we will be presenting all virtual events, in conjunction with Creative Writing Faculty. To request registration to join in on events, follow the links in the booklet.
A Conversation with Rosie Stockton, Poet and Alum
Rosie Stockton, (they/them/theirs) is Alumni from the Creative Writing Program, 2017 who is currently pursuing a PhD at University of California, Los Angeles. They (RS) take a few moments to chat with current blog writer/admin staffer, Christina-Marie Sears (BH). We discuss their work, current practice, and time at Eastern Michigan University. Proudly we share this…
Three Writers Respond during the time of Coronavirus
Notes from Carla Harryman: The creative pieces by Elizabeth Kulper, Selena Fack, and Drake Nardi were submitted as homework in Creative Writing 335 and Creative Writing 300 classes. They were composed between mid-March and early April, just after classes went on-line. These are spontaneous creative responses to the impact of the virus. I was impressed…
Presenting Sonia Kraftson
Sonia reads from her work, with an installation of her colorful, abstract artwork behind her. Please join us in congratulating Sonia!
Presenting Vee Kelly
Enjoy interacting virtually with Vee’s project. Please join us in congratulating Vee!
Presenting Joel Miller
Title of Capstone: Anxious and Autistic Joel Miller reads two sections, which he hasn’t shared with his class yet, from his Capstone Project, Anxious and Autistic. In his own words: “I’m a creative writing major, with a film minor, and as you can guess, I’m on the spectrum. After college, I want to start writing a young…
Presenting Tatiaira Herndon
Title of Capstone: The Blacker the Berry the Deeper Her Blues Tatiaira Herndon is currently completing her final credit at Eastern Michigan, and will graduate with a major in creative writing and a minor in communications. In her own words: “For my Capstone Project, The Blacker the Berry the Deeper Her Blues, I have created…