http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ The English Department at Florida State University presents the finest of contemporary poetry, fiction and non-fiction amidst the sounds of trains and clinking bottles at the Warehouse pool hall in steamy Tallahassee, Florida. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us ℗ & © 2005 English Department at Florida State University skopel@fsu.edu (Scott Kopel) skopel@fsu.edu (Scott Kopel) Thu, 15 Sep 2005 15:58:42 -0400 Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:58:42 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/cover.jpg http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ 144 51 literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet The English Department at Florida State University presents the finest of contemporary poetry, fiction and non-fiction amidst the sounds of trains and clinking bottles at the Warehouse pool hall in steamy Tallahassee, Florida. English Department at Florida State University webmaster@english.fsu.edu No yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Kudzu Review is an anthology of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, written, edited and published yearly by English Department undergraduate students at Florida State University. This is a podcast of readings by some of the authors and staff of the 2008 Kudzu Review. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:40:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/042208 Kudzu Review English Department at Florida State University Kudzu Review is an anthology of poetry, fiction and non-fiction, written, edited and published yearly by English Department undergraduate students at Florida State University. This is a podcast of readings by some of the authors and staff of the 2008 Kudzu Review. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 54:10 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Scott Bailey and Peter Alvarez Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:40:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/041508 Scott Bailey and Peter Alvarez English Department at Florida State University Scott Bailey and Peter Alvarez literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:08:27 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Susan Finch and Brandy Wilson. Brandy reads from her disertation novel _The Palace Blues_. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:40:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/040808 Susan Finch and Brandy Wilson English Department at Florida State University Susan Finch and Brandy Wilson. Brandy reads from her disertation novel _The Palace Blues_. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:02:33 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Stephen Dobyns Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:40:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/040108 Stephen Dobyns English Department at Florida State University Stephen Dobyns literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 44:27 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Stephen Mills and Evan J. Peterson Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:40:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/032508 Stephen Mills and Evan J. Peterson English Department at Florida State University Stephen Mills and Evan J. Peterson literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:01:32 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ WVFS Voicebox Show -- This show aired March 19, 2008, and features readings by Lissette Gonzalez, Roger Turnau, and B Smith-Seetachitt with hosts Evan Peterson and Jackie Attaway. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/031908 Lissette Gonzalez, Roger Turnau, and B Smith-Seetachitt English Department at Florida State University WVFS Voicebox Show -- This show aired March 19, 2008, and features readings by Lissette Gonzalez, Roger Turnau, and B Smith-Seetachitt with hosts Evan Peterson and Jackie Attaway. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 54:37 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Jeanne Leiby and Rick Campbell Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/031808 Jeanne Leiby and Rick Campbell English Department at Florida State University Jeanne Leiby and Rick Campbell literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 54:17 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Steve K. places two bottles of Dos Equis and one bottle of water on the side table, raises the mic-arm about 18 inches, and lets loose some poetic meditations on the greats, including but not limited to Evil Knievel, David Lee Roth and Rick Springfield. Eric Lee opts only for something amber in a tall class, to accompany his thoughts on Southern roadside diners, New Orleans, and childhood friends. Do not miss the break-up poem featuring Godzilla, and stuff you never knew about Ghengis Khan. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/022608 Steve Kistulentz and Eric Lee English Department at Florida State University Steve K. places two bottles of Dos Equis and one bottle of water on the side table, raises the mic-arm about 18 inches, and lets loose some poetic meditations on the greats, including but not limited to Evil Knievel, David Lee Roth and Rick Springfield. Eric Lee opts only for something amber in a tall class, to accompany his thoughts on Southern roadside diners, New Orleans, and childhood friends. Do not miss the break-up poem featuring Godzilla, and stuff you never knew about Ghengis Khan. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 38:00 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Mark Jarman Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/021208 Mark Jarman English Department at Florida State University Mark Jarman literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 38:00 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ What did Hal Carruthers say to the couple he found fornicating in his lawn chair in Key West? Did he ever play a game of pick-up basketball with Michael Jordon? What did young Lee Smith write during her first forays into journalism to send her hometown into uproar? A fun and conversational evening you don't want to miss! Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/020508 Lee Smith and Hal Crowther English Department at Florida State University What did Hal Carruthers say to the couple he found fornicating in his lawn chair in Key West? Did he ever play a game of pick-up basketball with Michael Jordon? What did young Lee Smith write during her first forays into journalism to send her hometown into uproar? A fun and conversational evening you don't want to miss! literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:06:07 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Sharon Heiny reads from her novel in progress, Downsizing, in which Joey must cope with the absence of her father, and discovers a predilection for certain types of body are. Aaron Moore observes, 'Our love has become a Hickory Farms gift set,' in this selection of poems and the story, "Thunderstruck Road." Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/012908 Sharon Heiny and Aaron Moore English Department at Florida State University Sharon Heiny reads from her novel in progress, Downsizing, in which Joey must cope with the absence of her father, and discovers a predilection for certain types of body are. Aaron Moore observes, 'Our love has become a Hickory Farms gift set,' in this selection of poems and the story, "Thunderstruck Road." literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 34:54 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Julianna Baggot debuts for the first time at the Warehouse, her alter-ego N.E. Bode. And she heckles a child. Stay tuned for the equally entertaining adult portion of the program and poems that pack a wallop. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/012208 Julianna Baggott English Department at Florida State University Julianna Baggot debuts for the first time at the Warehouse, her alter-ego N.E. Bode. And she heckles a child. Stay tuned for the equally entertaining adult portion of the program and poems that pack a wallop. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 37:05 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ WVFS Voicebox Show -- This show aired January 16, 2008, and features readings by Aaron Moore, Brandy Wilson, Rebecca Pennell and Evan Peterson with host Nicholas Clark. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/011608 Aaron Moore, Brandy Wilson, Rebecca Pennell and Evan Peterson English Department at Florida State University WVFS Voicebox Show -- This show aired January 16, 2008, and features readings by Aaron Moore, Brandy Wilson, Rebecca Pennell and Evan Peterson with host Nicholas Clark. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 36:36 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Karen Abbott and Joshilyn Jackson Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/011508 Karen Abbott and Joshilyn Jackson English Department at Florida State University Karen Abbott and Joshilyn Jackson literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 36:54 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ What is it like to go to "shy people class?" Katie Burgess tells us in her AWP Intro Award nominated essay, "The Situation in Bosnia." Allen Keller reads words hot off the press from his short story--or maybe novella--"The Well Witcher." Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/120407 Katie Burgess and Allen Keller English Department at Florida State University What is it like to go to "shy people class?" Katie Burgess tells us in her AWP Intro Award nominated essay, "The Situation in Bosnia." Allen Keller reads words hot off the press from his short story--or maybe novella--"The Well Witcher." literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 42:28 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Jennifer L. Knox reads works old and new... including the fan-club inspiring "Chicken Bucket." Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/112707 Jennifer L. Knox English Department at Florida State University Jennifer L. Knox reads works old and new... including the fan-club inspiring "Chicken Bucket." literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 41:09 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Writers Harvest with Barry Hannah Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/111307 Barry Hannah English Department at Florida State University Writers Harvest with Barry Hannah literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 50:01 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Lynn Aarti Chandhok and Jane Springer Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/110607 Lynn Aarti Chandhok and Jane Springer English Department at Florida State University Lynn Aarti Chandhok and Jane Springer literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 55:52 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Valerie Wetlaufer and Dustin Atkinson Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/102407 Valerie Wetlaufer and Dustin Atkinson English Department at Florida State University Valerie Wetlaufer and Dustin Atkinson literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 43:14 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Enid Shomer - An older woman finds she is growing younger by the day when Enid Shomer reads "Laws of Nature" from her recent collection of short stories _Tourist Season_. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/101707 Enid Shomer English Department at Florida State University Enid Shomer - An older woman finds she is growing younger by the day when Enid Shomer reads "Laws of Nature" from her recent collection of short stories _Tourist Season_. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 44:32 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Anecdotes, excerpts and interviews as Mark Winegardner, Barbara Hamby, and Robert Olen Butler take the stage to share their thoughts on the writing life. Moderated by Julianna Baggott. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/100907 Mark Winegardner, Barbara Hamby and Robert Olen Butler English Department at Florida State University Anecdotes, excerpts and interviews as Mark Winegardner, Barbara Hamby, and Robert Olen Butler take the stage to share their thoughts on the writing life. Moderated by Julianna Baggott. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:47:45 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Susan Vreeland discusses and reads excerpts from her work _Luncheon of the Boating Party_. A collection of short stories inspired by the works and lives of such artists as Monet, Cezanne, and Renoir. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/100207 Susan Vreeland English Department at Florida State University Susan Vreeland discusses and reads excerpts from her work _Luncheon of the Boating Party_. A collection of short stories inspired by the works and lives of such artists as Monet, Cezanne, and Renoir. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 52:35 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Rose Bunch received an honorable mention from the Atlantic Review Non-fiction Contest for this haunting tale of... a haunting. It will make you believe in ghosts. Kara Candito reads poetry ranging from a "contemporary teen lesbian epic love poem set as a western" to work inspired by Margaret Atwood's _The Handmaids Tale_. Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/092507 Rose Bunch and Kara Candito English Department at Florida State University Rose Bunch Kara Candito literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 50:44 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ At the end of this reading, you'll know that B doesn't like spiders, and you'll know that Frank... let's just say you'll know a few things about Frank--and also little too much about the dude with the lawn chair and the hand lotion. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/091807 B Smith-Seetachitt and Frank Giampietro English Department at Florida State University At the end of this reading, you'll know that B doesn't like spiders, and you'll know that Frank... let's just say you'll know a few things about Frank--and also little too much about the dude with the lawn chair and the hand lotion. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 49:12 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Poems, "Left Wing Poems," and a story of a man who dreams he is a murderer, and wakes to wonder if perhaps he is a murderer who has dreamt he was dreaming. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/091107 Peter Meinke English Department at Florida State University Poems, "Left Wing Poems," and a story of a man who dreams he is a murderer, and wakes to wonder if perhaps he is a murderer who has dreamt he was dreaming. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 48:32 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Mysteries, duende, a dog with a lampshade around its neck, an older man looking in a window to see his younger self in despair over the illness of his infant son, and more things "tragic yet beautiful about life." Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/090407 David Kirby English Department at Florida State University Mysteries, duende, a dog with a lampshade around its neck, an older man looking in a window to see his younger self in despair over the illness of his infant son, and more things "tragic yet beautiful about life." literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 59:11 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Take Rebecca Lehmann's tour of her poetry collection, _Maison_, and stick around for an explosive ending to Forrest Anderson's short story "A Dying Breed." Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/070307 Various English Department at Florida State University Take Rebecca Lehmann's tour of her poetry collection, _Maison_, and stick around for an explosive ending to Forrest Anderson's short story "A Dying Breed." literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 40:03 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Death lurks all around us, in many guises. A young Julianna and her mother avoid a brush with potentially fatal grocery store mop bucket only to face more dangers at home, in this hilarious and touching excerpt from a work-in-progress. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/062607 Various English Department at Florida State University Death lurks all around us, in many guises. A young Julianna and her mother avoid a brush with potentially fatal grocery store mop bucket only to face more dangers at home, in this hilarious and touching excerpt from a work-in-progress. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 35:15 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Blue Door Poets: Check out these poetry All-Stars as they play their game! In order of appearance: Timothy Welch, Tana Jean Welch, Frank Giampietro, Valerie Wetlaufer, Meridith McDonough, Kara Candito, Becky Lehman, Rebecca Hazelton and Fayaz Kabani. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/041707 Various English Department at Florida State University Blue Door Poets: Check out these poetry All-Stars as they play their game! In order of appearance: Timothy Welch, Tana Jean Welch, Frank Giampietro, Valerie Wetlaufer, Meridith McDonough, Kara Candito, Becky Lehman, Rebecca Hazelton and Fayaz Kabani. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 50:41 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ JoAnn Gardner stands and delivers. An assortment of poems both newly penned and from her recent book La Florida, take us from North to South, from Bear Trap Gap to a James Brown concert. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/041007 Joann Gardner English Department at Florida State University JoAnn Gardner stands and delivers. An assortment of poems both newly penned and from her recent book La Florida, take us from North to South, from Bear Trap Gap to a James Brown concert. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 34:03 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ George Pelecanos reads from his book, _Drama City._ Newsweek Magazine has noted, "Pelecanos has the first-rate writer's ability to entertain you and break your heart on the same page," and you can hear the truth in these words when you listen to him read the stories of three ex-addicts and their daily struggles to stay on the straight and narrow. Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/040307 George Pelecanos English Department at Florida State University George Pelecanos reads from his book, _Drama City._ Newsweek Magazine has noted, "Pelecanos has the first-rate writer's ability to entertain you and break your heart on the same page," and you can hear the truth in these words when you listen to him read the stories of three ex-addicts and their daily struggles to stay on the straight and narrow. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 22:07 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Sheri Allen You can't taste the macaroons that Sheri Allen brought to her reading, but through her descriptive poetry you can almost smell the fish at the market, see the colors of the falling fruit. and Jay Snodgrass Jay Snodgrass reads from his new book _The Underflower._ Psalms and symbols and enthusiastic audience anticipation. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/032707 Sheri Allen and Jay Snodgrass English Department at Florida State University Sheri Allen You can't taste the macaroons that Sheri Allen brought to her reading, but through her descriptive poetry you can almost smell the fish at the market, see the colors of the falling fruit. and Jay Snodgrass Jay Snodgrass reads from his new book _The Underflower._ Psalms and symbols and enthusiastic audience anticipation. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:05:31 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Mark Bibbins and Thisbe Nissen "That which does not kill us is merely waiting--it will," says Mark Bibbins. In the meantime, he entertains us mightily with such poems as, "Groupie," "Redemption," "The Devil You Don't," and others from his book, Sky Lounge. In Thisbe Nissen's story, "In the Church of the Fellowship of Something," a bride is attempting to swap out a bloody tampon before her wedding ceremony, without tainting her mountain of white tulle, when the tornado alarm sounds. Enough to give anyone pre-wedding jitters! Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/032007 Mark Bibbins and Thisbe Nissen English Department at Florida State University Mark Bibbins and Thisbe Nissen "That which does not kill us is merely waiting--it will," says Mark Bibbins. In the meantime, he entertains us mightily with such poems as, "Groupie," "Redemption," "The Devil You Don't," and others from his book, Sky Lounge. In Thisbe Nissen's story, "In the Church of the Fellowship of Something," a bride is attempting to swap out a bloody tampon before her wedding ceremony, without tainting her mountain of white tulle, when the tornado alarm sounds. Enough to give anyone pre-wedding jitters! literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:03:23 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ A highly recommended night of poetry. Amber Pearson waxes poetic on wax crayons, Minnesota, and introduces us to her new character, "It." And the audience claps after every one of Derek's poems. ("Damn it!") Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/031307 Amber Pearson and Derek Phillips English Department at Florida State University A highly recommended night of poetry. Amber Pearson waxes poetic on wax crayons, Minnesota, and introduces us to her new character, "It." And the audience claps after every one of Derek's poems. ("Damn it!") literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:08:47 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Roxane Beth Johnson and Steve Watkins Wed, 28 Feb 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/022707 Roxane Beth Johnson and Steve Watkins English Department at Florida State University Roxane Beth Johnson and Steve Watkins literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 55:39 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Sandra Simonds read poems about travel, including "Ode to the Adventure Writer," and "Prose Poem written at the Okay Corral." Melvin Sterne reads his story "Fault Lines," and a never before heard excerpt from his work-in-progress. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/022007 Sandra Simonds and Melvin Sterne English Department at Florida State University Sandra Simonds read poems about travel, including "Ode to the Adventure Writer," and "Prose Poem written at the Okay Corral." Melvin Sterne reads his story "Fault Lines," and a never before heard excerpt from his work-in-progress. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 45:13 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Carl Phillips reads a selection of poems, including "Summer," "Cloud Country," "Forecast," and "Riding West." He shows us more than cowboys and storm clouds, and tells us "Don't blame me, if I'm everything your heart has led to." Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/020607 Carl Phillips English Department at Florida State University Carl Phillips reads a selection of poems, including "Summer," "Cloud Country," "Forecast," and "Riding West." He shows us more than cowboys and storm clouds, and tells us "Don't blame me, if I'm everything your heart has led to." literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 32:12 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Richard Bausch is the kind of guy who tells you a few stories before he reads one, and then he tells a story about the one he's reading--which only makes it better. His tale this night is called "Nobody in Hollywood," and chronicles the adventures of Ignatius, beginning with the lines, "I was pummeled as a teenager. For some reason I had the sort of face that asked to be punched." How could you pass this up! Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/013007 Richard Bausch English Department at Florida State University Richard Bausch is the kind of guy who tells you a few stories before he reads one, and then he tells a story about the one he's reading--which only makes it better. His tale this night is called "Nobody in Hollywood," and chronicles the adventures of Ignatius, beginning with the lines, "I was pummeled as a teenager. For some reason I had the sort of face that asked to be punched." How could you pass this up! literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 42:25 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Says Doug Cox, "If you don't like pinball you ain't a friend of mine, and if you don't like sonnets, you've got issues bigger than that." Don't worry though, because Doug will make you like sonnets, and poems about graphic T-shirts, Mohawks being in bands and maybe even love. Take note of Eric's first poem, which warns: Eric Lee poems may be habit forming, can cause multiple side effects and should, in fact, only be taken under medical supervision. So, listen at your own risk. But listen! Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/012307 Doug Cox and Eric Lee English Department at Florida State University Says Doug Cox, "If you don't like pinball you ain't a friend of mine, and if you don't like sonnets, you've got issues bigger than that." Don't worry though, because Doug will make you like sonnets, and poems about graphic T-shirts, Mohawks being in bands and maybe even love. Take note of Eric's first poem, which warns: Eric Lee poems may be habit forming, can cause multiple side effects and should, in fact, only be taken under medical supervision. So, listen at your own risk. But listen! literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:01:31 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ "See," says Matthew Zapruder, reading from one of his poems, "I can't put three words together without lying." but that is lie, too, because his poems are full of truths, if not in the words, then underlying them. This reading features new work as well as selections from his most recent collection, the _Pajamaist_. Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/011607 Matthew Zapruder English Department at Florida State University "See," says Matthew Zapruder, reading from one of his poems, "I can't put three words together without lying." but that is lie, too, because his poems are full of truths, if not in the words, then underlying them. This reading features new work as well as selections from his most recent collection, the _Pajamaist_. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 34:37 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Erin Belieu reads from her newest poetry collection, Black Box, from which she pulls such gems, "I Heart Your Dog's Head," "The Birthmark," and "In the Red Dress that I Wear to Your Funeral." At times unsparing in her observations, Belieu never forgets that "it's best to keep two hands on your sense of humor." Diane Roberts reads to us from a work in progress. Set in the 1980's in which she introduces us the character of Judith, a southern belle who, after winning a scholarship to Oxford must navigate the English lifestyle and lexicon. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/010907 Erin Belieu and Daine Roberts English Department at Florida State University Erin Belieu reads from her newest poetry collection, Black Box, from which she pulls such gems, "I Heart Your Dog's Head," "The Birthmark," and "In the Red Dress that I Wear to Your Funeral." At times unsparing in her observations, Belieu never forgets that "it's best to keep two hands on your sense of humor." Diane Roberts reads to us from a work in progress. Set in the 1980's in which she introduces us the character of Judith, a southern belle who, after winning a scholarship to Oxford must navigate the English lifestyle and lexicon. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:07:27 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Barry Hannah Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/112806 Barry Hannah English Department at Florida State University Barry Hannah literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 36:08 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Sandy Longhorn reads from her collection of poems, _Blood Almanac_, in which she explores what she terms her twin obsessions: The landscape of the Midwest, and the landscape of memory--each, seen through her poet's lense, as "dazzling as any city skyline at dusk." In this short story from his collection, _Newsworld_, Todd Pierce introduces us to a shy understudy who suddenly becomes a central character in his school's play "Columbine, the Musical," and must try to find the spirit of a child-murderer Darrin Klebold in his own heart. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/111406 Sandy Longhorn and Todd Pierce English Department at Florida State University Sandy Longhorn reads from her collection of poems, _Blood Almanac_, in which she explores what she terms her twin obsessions: The landscape of the Midwest, and the landscape of memory--each, seen through her poet's lense, as "dazzling as any city skyline at dusk." In this short story from his collection, _Newsworld_, Todd Pierce introduces us to a shy understudy who suddenly becomes a central character in his school's play "Columbine, the Musical," and must try to find the spirit of a child-murderer Darrin Klebold in his own heart. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:15:58 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Two-fer-the-price-of-one! First, James Kimbrell eloquently recollects the good cars, and bad haircuts of yesteryear, as well as the hot checks and dead people's hand-me-down clothes from his childhood, reading from his collection, _My Psychic_. Then, In two excerpts from _The Godfather's Revenge_, Mark Winegardner shows us a roof-top mob meeting from the point of view of new-to-the-job-capo, Eddie Paradise, before revealing the story of what happened on the day Sonny Corleone brought Tom Hagen home to the family. Fri, 3 Nov 2006 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/110206 James Kimbrell and Mark Winegardner English Department at Florida State University Two-fer-the-price-of-one! First, James Kimbrell eloquently recollects the good cars, and bad haircuts of yesteryear, as well as the hot checks and dead people's hand-me-down clothes from his childhood, reading from his collection, _My Psychic_. Then, In two excerpts from _The Godfather's Revenge_, Mark Winegardner shows us a roof-top mob meeting from the point of view of new-to-the-job-capo, Eddie Paradise, before revealing the story of what happened on the day Sonny Corleone brought Tom Hagen home to the family. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:04:18 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Morri Creech -- In these poems from his collections, _Field Knowledge_ and _Paper Cathedral_, Morri Creech tells us about angels and devils, hell and snakebites, about the opposing forces of grace and gravity, and "the terrible acts by which love is painstakingly known." Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/102406 Morri Creech English Department at Florida State University Morri Creech -- In these poems from his collections, _Field Knowledge_ and _Paper Cathedral_, Morri Creech tells us about angels and devils, hell and snakebites, about the opposing forces of grace and gravity, and "the terrible acts by which love is painstakingly known." literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 40:54 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Katie Burgess -- A young woman strives to create a better world in which common citizens, and convicted child molesters who rent in their neighborhoods might live in peace, maybe even trade gardening tips, in Katie Burgess' short story, "Bonny Best." Tom Bligh -- In this excerpt from Tom Bligh's recently completed novel, Never Played With, the son of toy a manufacturing giant travels to a collectors' convention where he tries to come to terms with his past and his estranged brother. Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/101706 Katie Burgess and Tom Bligh English Department at Florida State University Katie Burgess -- A young woman strives to create a better world in which common citizens, and convicted child molesters who rent in their neighborhoods might live in peace, maybe even trade gardening tips, in Katie Burgess' short story, "Bonny Best." Tom Bligh -- In this excerpt from Tom Bligh's recently completed novel, Never Played With, the son of toy a manufacturing giant travels to a collectors' convention where he tries to come to terms with his past and his estranged brother. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 54:33 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ In her short story, "The Outlaw of Marriage," Sami Levy shifts the marriage paradigm and creates a world, where the view on relationships has gone the way of cars: Why buy when you can lease? As the term of her monogamy contract comes to an end, Janet must decide what to do when she fears that her driver might be planning to trade her in... Ninety passengers, six crewmembers, ninety-six lives ending as the airliner, "Belinda," begins her ill-fated approach into the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. With prose that cinematically zooms in, out, and leaps from person to person to vacant seat, Steve Kistulentz gives us glimpses into the minds of ninety-six people, thinking, remembering, and re-acting as their unremarkable flight becomes the evening's news. This is the opening chapter to Steve's novel-in-progress, _Contingency_. If you have recurring dreams about plane crashes, Steve Kistulentz will creep you out. Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/101006 Sami Levy and Steve Kistulentz English Department at Florida State University In her short story, "The Outlaw of Marriage," Sami Levy shifts the marriage paradigm and creates a world, where the view on relationships has gone the way of cars: Why buy when you can lease? As the term of her monogamy contract comes to an end, Janet must decide what to do when she fears that her driver might be planning to trade her in... Ninety passengers, six crewmembers, ninety-six lives ending as the airliner, "Belinda," begins her ill-fated approach into the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. With prose that cinematically zooms in, out, and leaps from person to person to vacant seat, Steve Kistulentz gives us glimpses into the minds of ninety-six people, thinking, remembering, and re-acting as their unremarkable flight becomes the evening's news. This is the opening chapter to Steve's novel-in-progress, _Contingency_. If you have recurring dreams about plane crashes, Steve Kistulentz will creep you out. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:04:32 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Anthony McCann, steps off the Poetry Bus to read us selections from his two collections, Father of Noise, and Moongarden. Strange, and funny, and beautiful, McCann's poems bring us wildebeests and elks and wild dogs and Jesus. (And as a special bonus, McCann delivers, courtesy of a class of 7th graders in Ames, Iowa, "Eels.") Wed, 04 Oct 2006 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/100306 Anthony McCann English Department at Florida State University Anthony McCann, steps off the Poetry Bus to read us selections from his two collections, Father of Noise, and Moongarden. Strange, and funny, and beautiful, McCann's poems bring us wildebeests and elks and wild dogs and Jesus. (And as a special bonus, McCann delivers, courtesy of a class of 7th graders in Ames, Iowa, "Eels.") literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 30:33 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Like a Haley Joel Osment for the canine set, Ken Foster sees dogs. Next to roads, at truck stops, pictured on flyers tacked to phone poles--Ken notices the fur covered population that most people find invisible, and he stops when most people would walk by. In _The Dogs Who Found Me: What I've Learned from Pets Who Were Left Behind,_ Ken introduces us to Valentino, the lovable Pit Bull, outlines the nuances of lost-dog-flyer art, and tells us about the day in traffic he narrowly missed hitting a pedestrian in his efforts to save a dog. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/2 Ken Foster English Department at Florida State University Like a Haley Joel Osment for the canine set, Ken Foster sees dogs. Next to roads, at truck stops, pictured on flyers tacked to phone poles--Ken notices the fur covered population that most people find invisible, and he stops when most people would walk by. In _The Dogs Who Found Me: What I've Learned from Pets Who Were Left Behind,_ Ken introduces us to Valentino, the lovable Pit Bull, outlines the nuances of lost-dog-flyer art, and tells us about the day in traffic he narrowly missed hitting a pedestrian in his efforts to save a dog. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 50:07 no http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ In his new, unpublished memoir Crocodile: Memoirs from a Mexican Drug-Running Port, David "the ATM Machine" Vann, faces off with Gordo, "the Numero Uno Bandido," numerous local henchmen, and other creatures "smaller than a person, bigger than a cockroach," as he valiantly attempts to regain his lost outboard motor. Does he ever find it? He doesn't say--but we do know that he doesn't have to go to Mexican Prison, which is "really great!" This is the prequel to David's bestselling memoir: A Mile Down: The True Story of A Disastrous Career at Sea. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/1 David Vann English Department at Florida State University In his new, unpublished memoir Crocodile: Memoirs from a Mexican Drug-Running Port, David "the ATM Machine" Vann, faces off with Gordo, "the Numero Uno Bandido," numerous local henchmen, and other creatures "smaller than a person, bigger than a cockroach," as he valiantly attempts to regain his lost outboard motor. Does he ever find it? He doesn't say--but we do know that he doesn't have to go to Mexican Prison, which is "really great!" This is the prequel to David's bestselling memoir: A Mile Down: The True Story of A Disastrous Career at Sea. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 44:41 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Becky Pennell reads several short stories by Dave Eggers. Mon, 14 Aug 2006 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/node/39 Dave Eggers English Department at Florida State University Becky Pennell reads several short stories by Dave Eggers. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 16:20 yes http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/ Roger Turnau reads from his novel in progress The Avenue of the World Dara Green performs her special brand of spoken word poetry. Not to be missed!!!! This is the last Warehouse reading until September, however, we will try to fill in the dogdays with something different. Wed, 2 Aug 2006 15:58:09 -0400 http://english3.fsu.edu/media/info/node/37 Roger Turnau and Dara Green English Department at Florida State University Roger Turnau reads from his novel in progress The Avenue of the World Dara Green performs her special brand of spoken word poetry. Not to be missed!!!! This is the last Warehouse reading until September, however, we will try to fill in these dogdays with something different. literature, poetry, fiction, reading, nonfiction, poem, writer, poet 1:01:14 Yes