2008 Literary Festival
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To kick things off on Saturday, November 7, Dr. O'Conner held an impromptu pre-workshop workshop with the students who arrived early.

Dr. O'Conner leads his workshop.

After that, visiting writers Lisa Fishman and Will Allison conducted poetry and fiction workshops.

Lisa Fishman (left) and Will Allison (right) conduct workshops with students.

The afternoon was devoted to craft lectures conducted by Lisa Fishman, Bronze Man Books, and Will Allison, with plenty of mingling during breaks.

Will Allison signs a copy of the Festival poster, while Drs. Brooks and Frech discuss the intracacies of poetry.

In addition to readings and lectures, the Literary Festival also had a book table selling books by our featured writers, faculty writers, and Bronze Man Books.

Dr. Brooks and Will Allison share a moment as students man the book table.

Students browse the books at the book table as Prof. McKenna ponders a potential purchase.

The evening brought with it faculty readings.

Dr. Frech and Prof Aravena speak in Pilling Chapel.

Dr. Braniger reads from her work.

Dr. Brooks & Prof. McKenna listen intently to a reader.