Assistant Professor Karen Leona Anderson's poem "Receipt: Midway Entertainment Presents," originally published in Seneca Review, has been selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2012 Best American Poetry.
Program Information
Ben Click, Chair
Professor of English
240-895-4253
baclick@smcm.edu
Office staff: 240-895-4225
Alumni—where are they now?
Karyn Sailstad (class of 2007) graduated with an English major and a minor in Studio Art. She currently lives in Bath, England, where she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University and interning with the children’s publisher Barefoot Books.
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Student Spotlight
Melanie Kokolios's short story "Schadenfreude" has been published in Carve's Spring 2011 online issue and will appear in print in their 2011 anthology at the start of 2012.
Writing Opportunities for SMCM Writers
Located within two hours of both Baltimore and Washington D.C., St. Mary’s College of Maryland students can travel to these cities and take advantage of the opportunities available for creative writers. Below is a list of resources with a brief description on each and ways to attain more information.
BETHESDA WRITING CENTER
Located in Bethesda, Maryland, this writing center hosts author readings and workshops. They provide the means for new writers to get involved in the DC Metro area writing community. More information can be found at www.writer.org
DC POETRY
This program lists poetry readings throughout DC to allow the community to learn of them and attend. www.dcpoetry.com
BUSBOYS AND POETS
Busboys and Poets is a Washington, D.C. restaurant that hosts a variety of events including those that allow the artistic and literary communities to dialogue, educate, and interact. Most events, unless otherwise noted are free and open to the public. You may find a list of upcoming events on their website: http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events.php
POLITICS AND PROSE READING SERIES
A bookstore located in Washington DC, Politics and Prose hosts and organizes readings throughout the year. A list of their upcoming events can be found at their website: http://www.politics-prose.com/event
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND WRITERS SERIES
The University of Richmond’s Department of English Writers Series is designed to expose Richmond students and the greater university community to living writers. The readings and talks are always free and open to the general public. Most writers make themselves available, following their appearance, to answer questions from the audience and sign copies of their books. St. Mary’s College of Maryland students are encouraged to travel to The University of Richmond to take part in these events.
