702WI welcomes two novelists as they read from and discuss their new books: KARL GEARY, author of Montpelier Parade, and MIN JIN LEE, author of Pachinko (recently nominated for the National Book Award). Wed, Sept 27 @ 7pm. The evening includes snacks, and both authors will sign books.
4th Annual Pinney Mini Book Festival
1-2 pm – Get Published! Panel You’ve got a manuscript, now get published! Wisconsin authors Fabu, Lori M. Lee, and Sarah White will reveal tips and tricks for getting published. 2:30-4:30 pm – Author Blitz Get inspired during this fast-paced event. Bask in the pleasure of being read aloud to by six local authors, then […]
From writing skills to post-apocalyptic skills with WisCon
Since 1977, Madison has hosted an annual spring event called WisCon, a convention that aims to highlight the role of women and other marginalized groups in science fiction. It proudly calls itself the world’s first feminist science-fiction convention. The 41st annual WisCon takes place May 26–29 at the Madison Concourse Hotel. Ahead of the event, […]
YOUR BAND SUCKS
Before the age of the internet, musicians and artists had to fight tooth and nail to get their work noticed. This ethos manifested itself in the punk and DIY movements, anticipating the eventual rise (and perhaps fall) of indie rock.
Co-Authors ReShonda Tate Billingsley And Victoria Christopher Murray
ReShonda Tate Billingsley, co-author of Friends & Foes, spoke with the 8 O’Clock Buzz about her new book. She also talks about her life and her success. She is a former television news anchor and reporter but now a full time writer with 26 books written. She self-published her first book but now is with Simon and Schuster.
Cherene Sherrard-Johnson – Wisconsin Book Festival
On Friday November 2, in this special Wisconsin Book Festival edition, our host Jonathan Zarov speaks with directors of the festival Megan Katz and Allison Jones Chaim, as well as Cherene Sherrard-Johnson, Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The festival, themed “Lost and Found,” runs from Nov 7 – 11, with many […]