This reading is free to attend, but space is limited. Doors open at 6:30pm and seating is first come, first served.
6:30PM Doors
7PM Reading
Story Parlor | 227 Haywood Road
Parking
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
To kick off their 2023 fall classes, Great Smokies Writing Program presents a Faculty & Staff “Writers at Home” Reading featuring Cynn Chadwick, Erin Hallagan Clare, Annie Frazier Crandell, Lilly Danzis, Meagan Lucas, Sebastian Matthews, Jennifer McGaha, and Brit Washburn. The reading will be followed by a chance for guests and readers to mingle. Come with any questions you have about the Great Smokies Writing Program’s Fall classes!
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The Great Smokies Writing Program is a joint effort between the UNC Asheville departments of English, Creative Writing, and the Asheville Graduate Center. The program offers opportunities for writers of all levels to join a supportive learning community in which their skills and talents can be explored, practiced, and forged under the careful eye of professional writers.
The program is committed to providing the community with affordable university-level classes led by published writers and experienced teachers. Each course carries academic credit awarded through UNC Asheville.
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The GSWP Writers at Home Series celebrates local and regional writers read from their own work. The series was started by novelist and longtime former Program Director Tommy Hays. Today, the series is hosted by Program Coordinator Jennifer McGaha, and held at Malaprop’s and Story Parlor. Events are free and open to the public.
Fall 2023
August 27, 7pm at Story Parlor: GSWP Faculty & Staff Reading featuring Cynn Chadwick, Erin Hallagan Clare, Annie Frazier Crandell, Lilly Danzis, Meagan Lucas, Sebastian Matthews, Jennifer McGaha, and Brit Washburn
September 17, 5pm at Malaprop’s: Wild Women: five local women hiker-writers/writer-hikers will discuss how their time in the outdoors has shaped their personal and professional lives.
October 15, 5pm at Malaprop’s: four WNC poets will read from their work and discuss their creative journeys.
November 19, 5pm at Malaprop’s: GSWP Student Open Mic
December 10, 7pm at Story Parlor: Great Smokies Review Fall 2023 Celebration