I am thrilled to tell you that Aletha Spann of 30Nineteen Productions has renewed her option on the film rights for Leaving Atlanta. I know this is just the first step on the road toward seeing the story on the … Continue reading →
Spring has sprung and the memory of cold weather is behind you already. I hate to be the voice of reason, but remember that winter will be here again before you know it. Make plans now to visit Key West … Continue reading →
Below is the excerpt of my novel-in-progress, presented as a headline reading at the 2007 AWP Conference, held in Atlanta, Georigia. (February 28-March 3) My father, James Witherspoon, is a married man. He’s been that way since before I was … Continue reading →
I had the most delightful experience this afternoon. Angela Elam interviewed me for New Letters on the Air, a terrific nationally syndicated radio program. (When the interview is up, I will link here, of course.) I have done quite a … Continue reading →
Yesterday, Lee Smith and I were on the program at The Margaret Mitchell House. The title of our program was “Crossing The Line.” We each gave a short reading and then talked to each other about what it means to … Continue reading →
Last night, there was a strange gathering at Eyedrum, an Atlanta gallery.(By strange I mean, men in blood-spattered tank tops, a nurse wearing white leather and platform shoes, and the plastic corpses piled in the corners.) The gallery, Eyedrum, is … Continue reading →
A few weeks ago, I received a message from Edie Greene asking if I would like to be on “Writers”, a series that runs of Mississipi public TV. When I was just at the very start of my career, I … Continue reading →
not me, but The Untelling did get a runner-up award. Notice that I mention this up front. I didn’t make you read through my whole post to find out. (In this, I am trying to lead by example.) The Hurston/Wright … Continue reading →
The Untelling has been nominated for the 2006 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award! As you can see, the competition is pretty stiff, but it really is an honor to be nominated. Here are the contenders: Joplin ‘s Ghost (Atria Books) by Tananarive … Continue reading →
It’s official. In 2007, I will join the faculty at Rutgers University, Newark Campus. Yes, this means that I will get to live in New York, and it also means that I will be able to be a part of … Continue reading →
I am thrilled to pieces that Target has chosen The Untelling as a “breakout book”! This means it will be featured in all 1,431 Target stores all around the country. Are you thinking: “They sell books at Target?” Yes, they … Continue reading →
More happy-dancing is in order. I’ve just found out that I will be the 2006 Jenny McKean Moore Writer in Residence at George Washington University. It’s a sweet gig. Low teaching load, cool Foggy Bottom Housing, and of course THIS … Continue reading →
I love good news! I just got word that I was accepted to the Gibraltar Point Artist Residency in Toronto! It’s like summer camp for writers! … Continue reading →
I was trying to keep this low, but my good friend Jacqueline let me know that my buisiness is already in the street, so I’ll announce it here. Aletha Spann of 30Nineteen Productions has optioned film rights for LEAVING ATLANTA. … Continue reading →
El Cobre, a publisher in Spain, has released a Spanish translation of Leaving Atlanta ! Check out the cover art. Which do you prefer, the Spanish or American version? Espana: OR U.S.A.: (Okay, so I clicked on google to translate … Continue reading →
