I'm getting ready for the upcoming Writers of the Future award extravaganza that begins in a week or so. I'd like to say I wasn't nervous but I am. It's quite an honor to get to meet so many writers I admire and it's quite intimidating to think that they're judging my work. The people running the contest have been fabulous and truly professional and I'm looking forward to meeting them in person. You can read more about the event here. … [Read more...] about Upcoming Writers of the Future Event
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Writers of the Future
I've recently been informed that I've won a 1st Place Prize in the Writers of the Future contest. When I learned I was a finalist I was overjoyed. This outcome far exceeds anything I imagined. Here is the press release for the announcement if you'd like to know more about the other winners. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/1/prweb8081259.htm And here is a link if you want to know more about the contest. http://www.writersofthefuture.com/ Over the years I’ve written a … [Read more...] about Writers of the Future
Joyce 2010 Symposium
I will be presenting a paper at the 2010 Joyce Symposium in Prague. It should be a fun time. Here's a brief synopsis of my paper: Milk is a particularly useful topic to consider when examining Edwardian culture and cultural change in Ireland. As a common food item undergoing a transformation from local production to mass-production milk carries with it implications of class. As the staple of infants, milk is intimately related to cultural norms and societal attitudes regarding poverty, … [Read more...] about Joyce 2010 Symposium
Croagh Patrick Chapel
This is the chapel at the summit of Croagh Patrick near Murrisk in County Mayo. One fine day I met a man on the way up. We were both struggling. There is loose and jagged stone across one part of the path, and it gets fairly steep for a ways. I can’t imagine doing it barefoot as some do, and if you’ve a mind to do it and aren’t a spry youngster I’d recommend a walking stick. Neither of us had the sense to be so prepared. My excuse was that it was my first time, and perhaps his was that … [Read more...] about Croagh Patrick Chapel