The weekly collection of writing-related resources, news, and reflections to read over the weekend.
Many congratulations to Stephanie Vanderslice on being named Arkansas Professor of the Year. (If you didn’t catch our Q&A with Stephanie regarding her recent book, Rethinking Creative Writing in Higher Education: Programs and Practices that Work, it’s archived here.)
A big thank-you to The Kenyon Review for posting audio of Elie Wiesel’s acceptance speech on November 8, when he received the 2012 Kenyon Review Award for Literary Achievement.
Agree with the idea that the Internet has become a realm of (too much) niceness? Roxane Gay suggests that you think again.
I’m still laughing over this McSweeney’s item: Raymond Carver’s OKCupid profile, edited by Gordon Lish.
Like many of you, I’ve got Alice Munro’s latest, Dear Life, on my tbr list. Munro’s Q & A with The New Yorker‘s Deborah Treisman only increased my interest.
Have a great weekend all. See you back here on Monday.
Erika,
How do you keep an eye out for such terrific Friday Finds?
Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving. Kelley Coyner
Oh, Kelley. You’re too kind. I certainly have flaws/weaknesses, but if I have any strengths, they include an ability to find these items! I hope that you had a lovely Thanksgiving, too!