Richard Thomas | AWP Chicago IL 2012

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This is what I would do if I was going to AWP this year, which I’m not now, and yes I’m bummed, thanks for asking, so go have two for me, okay?

Posted by Richard Thomas Jan - 27 - 2011 1 Comment

Well, I had to cancel my plans at the last minute, and can’t attend AWP in DC this year. I’m really bummed, but sometimes life gets in the way – work, family, my MFA thesis, my next novel, time, money, you name it. Sometimes you have to take a pass. Read More ...

Categories: AWP 2011 (Washington D.C.), Bookfair, Craft, General Information, Off-Site Nights, Pedagogy, Publishing, Readings

Richard’s List of Must See Events

Posted by Richard Thomas Mar - 30 - 2010 1 Comment

RICHARD’S TAKE ON THE DENVER AWP Here’s what looks good to me. * = where I’ll most likely be during that time period. WEDNESDAY April 7 12-7 Register THURSDAY April 8 9:00-10:15 R106. Reading, Writing, and Teaching the Literary Fantastic. * (Sarah Stone, Joan Silber, Melissa Pritchard, Doug Dorst, Sylvia Read More ...

Categories: AWP 2010 (Denver CO), General Information, Readings

How to enjoy AWP Denver

Posted by Richard Thomas Feb - 8 - 2010 3 Comments

Is this your first AWP? Or maybe you’re a veteran. Whatever your experience is with the AWP conference, here are my Top Ten Tips for enjoying yourself. 1. Authors – peruse the list of authors that you enjoy as a reader, approach them as a fan first. Then look for Read More ...

Categories: AWP 2010 (Denver CO), Bookfair, General Information, Readings