January, 2009
Jane Ciabattari salutes the Awards Chairs…..we head to Poetry Finalists…salute more noble souls.
by Maureen McLane | Jan-24-2009
shout-out to all the folks on the NBCC Board of Directors who chaired their respective committees…...hard work applauded by all…...
Rounding now to the final...read »
Sam Anderson last year’s Balakian winner to announce this year’s…..
by Maureen McLane | Jan-24-2009
The finalists this year are:
Michael Antman
Katherine Harrison
Laila Lalami
Todd Shy
Ron Charles….
and the WINNER IS…......RON CHARLES!!!! all clap, clap...read »
Autobiography Finalists now up…...and Biography Finalists…..
by Maureen McLane | Jan-24-2009
Josh Corey reading the finalists in autobiography:
all clap to applaud the fine roster of finalists!!!!
Do only Episcopal Bishops (officially) have...read »
Pen American Center
by Maureen McLane | Jan-24-2009
Bill Henderson reads: Pen American Center maintaining its fabulous legacy of literary and political engagement…..sponsoring many programs, literary prizes,...read »
Sandrof Award…...
by Maureen McLane | Jan-24-2009
Bill Henderson is thanking the NBCC on behalf of its award to the Pushcart years back…...“Somebody cares…to know that is important!”
And the winner of the...read »
The official festivities begin!!
by Maureen McLane | Jan-24-2009
our fearless leader Jane Ciabattari is launching…...Bill Henderson of the Pushcart Press will be announcing the SANDROF AWARD!!...read »
Jayne Anne Phillips reports on life, literature, general excitement
by Maureen McLane | Jan-24-2009
Jayne Anne, the author most recently of “Lark and Termite,” notes that her fabulous son Sorin is here, as is Theo—of “HAIR,” who will soon have a guest-spot...read »
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