Tag: Lone Star Literary Life
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New indie bookstore opens in Victoria
A new independent bookstore, located in a historic home at 408 W. Forrest Street, opened in Victoria on Thursday with plans to provide a community-oriented space for local readers.
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100W Corsicana Names 2019 Residents
100W Corsicana, an international artists and writers residency based in Corsicana, Texas, has announced the recipients of its 2019 residencies.
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Internationally renowned poet to judge Richmond poetry contest
Mustard Seed Farm & Market of Richmond, Texas announced that internationally renowned poet Edward Hirsch will be the final judge of its first annual poetry competition, which is being conducted to raise funds for its work program building project. The winning poem will be considered to be featured in a mural on the…
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Two Texas writers win Whiting Awards
The Whiting Awards jury has announced this year’s ten winners in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Two winners picking up the $50,000 prize are from Texas.
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Fountain, Pérez named next Poets Laureate of Texas
The Texas State Legislature, in partnership with the Texas Commission on the Arts, will make appointments on Monday, March 25, 2019 to the positions of state poet laureate, state musician, state two-dimensional artist, and state three-dimensional artist.
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Texas Institute of Letters Announces 2019 Literary Awards
The Texas Institute of Letters has announced the selection of thirteen recipients of their Annual TIL Literary Awards based on the careful review of exemplary, recently published works. More than $21,000 in award monies will be given to the recipients at the annual TIL Awards Banquet, which this year is scheduled to take place April…
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BOOKISH TEXAS FOR THE WEEK OF 03.17.2019
The most comprehensive listing of book and author events, festivals, readings, lectures, and signings in the Lone Star State
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Lone Star Review: THE LAST YEAR OF THE WAR by Susan Meissner
The Last Year of the War by Susan Meissner is a passionate study on humankind’s ability to endure and hope and dream during times of uncertainty, loss, and deprivation.
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Texas Reads: Large format books cover wide range of interests
These oversized volumes feature spectacular color photos and art work, and they make nice gifts