Best-selling author to host conference
By: Sarah Smith
Issue date: 2/5/10 Section: News
"Sinner's Welcome," "Viper Rum," "The Devil's Tour" and "The Liars' Club" may not sound like anything ASU would advocate, but at the 14th annual Writers' Conference, they are just the beginning.
The conference is slated to host Best-Selling author Mary Karr, best known for her memoir, "The Liars' Club," and multiple award-winning poems, Feb. 18-19 in the CJ Davidson center.
"She's a real spitfire," Conference Chair Dr. Julie Gates said. "We try to get writers with popular appeal as well as critical appeal."
The conference is held in honor of award-winning author Elmer Kelton, who was recently named the "all-time best western author" by the Western Writers of America.
Thursday night, a time previously allotted for Kelton to interact with students, will be used to honor his memory, while Friday night will feature Karr presenting her works and signing books.
English professor Dr. Mary Ellen Hartje will interview Karr Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
These two evening presentations and interviews should be high on students' priority list when they consider attending the conference, Gates said.
"This is really a unique opportunity," Gates said. "To get to see someone like Mary Karr can be an almost life-changing experience."
During the conference, several other writers will present poetry and short stories. One of the presenters won the 2010 Kelton Contest, Elizabeth Raby. She will present her entry, "Bride-to-Be."
Other titles to be presented include "The Day Dink Died" by ASU student, Diana Barbee, "West Texas Blues" by Nancy Gibbs and "Jesus the Game Warden" by Dana Glossbrenner.
Professors Dr. Chris Ellery and Dr. Terry Dalrymple will also present their original works.
"It's a celebration of writing and literature," Gates said.
The conference is slated to host Best-Selling author Mary Karr, best known for her memoir, "The Liars' Club," and multiple award-winning poems, Feb. 18-19 in the CJ Davidson center.
"She's a real spitfire," Conference Chair Dr. Julie Gates said. "We try to get writers with popular appeal as well as critical appeal."
The conference is held in honor of award-winning author Elmer Kelton, who was recently named the "all-time best western author" by the Western Writers of America.
Thursday night, a time previously allotted for Kelton to interact with students, will be used to honor his memory, while Friday night will feature Karr presenting her works and signing books.
English professor Dr. Mary Ellen Hartje will interview Karr Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
These two evening presentations and interviews should be high on students' priority list when they consider attending the conference, Gates said.
"This is really a unique opportunity," Gates said. "To get to see someone like Mary Karr can be an almost life-changing experience."
During the conference, several other writers will present poetry and short stories. One of the presenters won the 2010 Kelton Contest, Elizabeth Raby. She will present her entry, "Bride-to-Be."
Other titles to be presented include "The Day Dink Died" by ASU student, Diana Barbee, "West Texas Blues" by Nancy Gibbs and "Jesus the Game Warden" by Dana Glossbrenner.
Professors Dr. Chris Ellery and Dr. Terry Dalrymple will also present their original works.
"It's a celebration of writing and literature," Gates said.
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