It’s always a homecoming. Carlow’s MFA is a generous community of writers and a program that includes alumni in their residencies. I’m so looking forward! Even comes wit the honor of having introduced some amazing writers: Nick White, John Boyne, & Natanya Ann Pulley. This year, the honor is Rebecca Bernard, author of Our Sister Who Will Not Die. I tell you… I DO! This is a SOLID collection of god-like mastery of short fiction!

https://rebeccaibernard.com/

Thrilled to be included in this Pushcart list for Appalachian Lit, along with Thaddeus Rutkowski, Paul Hertnecky, Chauna Craig, Jason Irwin, and Torli Bush. CHECK THESE WRITERS OUT!!!!

This is a great to-read list for folks looking for literature that represents our region, Northern Appalachia. (OK. OK. I’m on there too). I’m anxious to read my way through the book list!!

https://www.littsburgh.com/announcing-the-2025-wcona-writers-conference-of-northern-appalachia-book-of-the-year-longlist/

Eventbrite Registration:

https://www.riverstonebookstore.com/events/an-evening-with-linda-schifino-michael-lockett-and-valerie-bacharach

I'm looking forward to FOBA, downtown Ebensburg, PA. Stop by and say hello on Saturday, the 21st. This year's featured author in Jennifer Haigh, author of Back Towers and Heat & Light. Saturday's a family-friendly event with a children's tent. It's a real book nerd's paradise. See you there!

https://festivalofbooks.org/

The Striped Orange Cat In the Turtleneck, Still: The Journal

https://www.stilljournal.net/

“—I will rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because some of the stories in the book bear lessons that can help those battling certain traumas. Also, I believe “Gallows’ Hills” is one with a very deep meaning and lesson for readers.”

https://www.littsburgh.com/start-reading-in-the-cut-by-michael-lockett/

https://fb.watch/nD-dIFMe3P/?mibextid=qC1gEa

Writer’s Association of Northern Appalachia (WANA) Facebook Livestream reading, 10/5 at 8:00 PM

https://writersassociationofnorthernappalachia.org/?page_id=463

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mfa-alumni-reading-series-raising-our-voices-tickets-704646375277?aff=erelexpmlt

BookTalks Interview, In the Cut, Michael Lockett:

https://www.blogtalkradio.com/bookspeak/2023/08/19/michael-lockett-author-of-in-the-cut-on-the-sunbury-press-books-show