Book fest features famous authors Sep 4, 2009
Besides Gaitskill and Prose, a number of other writers will be in attendance, including the poet Sharon Olds, authors Lynne Sharon Schwartz and Hillary Jordan, and many others. Along with the many authors there is also an exhibition titled The Intersection of Words and Images in the gallery. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Silliman considers the business of the MFA Aug 13, 2009
It's sad, though, to think that so many young undergraduates harbor fantasies of becoming Galway Kinnells or Sharon Oldses ... As to Greatness, keep in mind that everyone comes to poetry for a different reason--as one poet once wisely told me, some people want nothing more than to hear/see their own world reflected back at them in beautiful language--and so once a writer crosses the line of competence in craft (in making evaluations of other writers, I mean) you are, unfortunately, going to have... (Harper's Magazine)
Two Australians line up for rich poet's society Jul 24, 2009
The other nominees in his category are Sharon Olds, Hugo Williams, Christopher Reid, Don Paterson and Glyn Maxwell. Porter, who has lived in Britain for 50 years, has published 17 books of poems, and four other volumes with the Australian painter Arthur Boyd. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Poetry prize shortlist revealed Jul 23, 2009
Respected poets Sharon Olds, Hugo Williams and Christopher Reid are in the running for best collection for the first time in the annual awards ... BEST COLLECTION SHORTLIST Glyn Maxwell - Hide Now Sharon Olds - One Secret Thing Don Paterson - Rain Peter Porter- Better than God Christopher Reid - A Scattering Hugo Williams - West End Final. (BBC News -- UK)
You've Seen Air Guitar Contests. But Have You Seen Competitive Air Sex? Jun 16, 2009
Move over air guitar. Bring on the air sex. (Slate)
Tony Hoagland May 22, 2009
In interviews, he has talked about locating himself as a poet somewhere between the confessional style of Sharon Olds and the social mode of Frank O'Hara and the rest of the New York school, saying he started from the former and aims toward the latter. Artistic Approach. (Suite101.com)
Public invited to hear Pakay discuss his work Feb 19, 2009
They ve been traveling to places like Woodstock, Dobbs Ferry and New York City to photograph women authors and artists like Gail Godwin, Erica Jong, Vivian Gornick, Tina Howe, Ntozake Shange, Jane Alexander, Sharon Olds and Abigail Thomas, who have had to deal with loss and aging. The book blends Pakay s portraits with narratives by the artists and interviews by Upham. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
