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PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents…

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Celebrating a Full Year of Littsburgh on KDKA’s “Talk Pittsburgh”!

We say this all the time, but Pittsburgh really is a special place when it comes to books and writing. Read more

City Books Fall 2024 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Apr. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency: The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Celebrating a Full Year of Littsburgh on KDKA’s “Talk Pittsburgh”!

We say this all the time, but Pittsburgh really is a special place when it comes to books and writing. Read more

City Books Fall 2024 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Apr. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency: The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

Battle of Homestead Foundation presents “An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Music)”

HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA — In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Battle of Homestead Foundation presents An Evening of Working Class Poetry (and Read more

“The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

From the Publisher: “The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with…

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

Q&A: Andrea Janov (author of Mix Tapes and Photo Albums)

From the Publisher: "Mix Tapes and Photo Albums, a narrative poetry collection that forms a poetic mix tape. This coming-of-age Read more

Q&A: Harry Psaros (author of From Struggle to Strength: A Father’s Journey with Autism and the Power of Hope and Positivity)

From the Publisher: "Many fathers resist assisting their children on the autism spectrum. Some are too stubborn or macho to Read more

From the Publisher: “A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

“Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

“Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Celebrating a Full Year of Littsburgh on KDKA’s “Talk Pittsburgh”!

We say this all the time, but Pittsburgh really is a special place when it comes to books and writing. Read more

City Books Fall 2024 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Apr. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency: The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

“Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

From the Publisher: “Many fathers resist assisting their children on the autism spectrum. Some are…

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

This just in, for Pittsburgh poetry lovers: “It is with great pleasure that we announce…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Celebrating a Full Year of Littsburgh on KDKA’s “Talk Pittsburgh”!

We say this all the time, but Pittsburgh really is a special place when it comes to books and writing. Read more

City Books Fall 2024 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Apr. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency: The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

From the publisher: “While there have been countless books written about Detroit, none have captured…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

The James Wright Poetry Festival is returning to its home in Martins Ferry, Ohio, birthplace…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Celebrating a Full Year of Littsburgh on KDKA’s “Talk Pittsburgh”!

We say this all the time, but Pittsburgh really is a special place when it comes to books and writing. Read more

City Books Fall 2024 Writer’s Residency: Accepting Applications Until Apr. 30!

From City Books’ website: "About the Residency: The City Books Writer’s Residency offers flexible access to a comfortable, creative space within Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

The Pittsburgh Poetry Journal (previously the Pittsburgh Poetry Review) just announced that they were shutting…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Celebrating a Full Year of Littsburgh on KDKA’s “Talk Pittsburgh”!

We say this all the time, but Pittsburgh really is a special place when it comes to books and writing. Read more

A native of Detroit, Jim Daniels is the Thomas Stockham University Professor of English at…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

From the publisher: “When Billy Conn Fought Fritzie Zivic tells the story of boxing in…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

“The warmth and humanity of these writers comes through every page as they welcome us…

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

Sisters in Crime — “an international organization of lovers of the crime fiction and mystery…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

From the publisher: “Chris Rodell (the local author who wrote about his oddball friendship with…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Tyler Crumrine is a Pittsburgh-based designer & dramaturg and the author of Adventure Hooks (Cool…

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

Marc Nieson’s Schoolhouse: Lessons on Love & Landscape is now available! Nieson — a Raymond…

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Poetry Lounge, Millvale Celebrates National Poetry Month All April!

Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in honor of National Poetry Month! Read more

From the Publisher: “Daryln Brewer Hoffstot has observed the fields and forests of her Western…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

“Through portraits of a bowling alley, a real estate agent’s property listing, and an indie…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Celebrating a Full Year of Littsburgh on KDKA’s “Talk Pittsburgh”!

We say this all the time, but Pittsburgh really is a special place when it comes to books and writing. Read more

Jill and Adlai Yeomans, the new owners of East End Book Exchange, just announced that…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

Littsburgh is thrilled to be able to share an excerpt from Amy Jo Burns’ Cinderland,…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Carlow University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary!

"Carlow University MFA in Creative Writing Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary, and we invite the public to join us." Read more

From the Publisher: “A young, queer Palestinian American woman pieces together her great-aunt’s secrets in this…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

From the Publisher (Trib Total Media, LLC.): "In the earliest days of the pandemic, Covid-19 cut a deadly path through Read more

“Called ‘the mighty Sasquatch of American Fiction’ by Michael Chabon, renowned literary outlaw Chuck Kinder steps once again onto the landscape of American letters with the paperback reissue of his 1979 novel, The Silver Ghost.”

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PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

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Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

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Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

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Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

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Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

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Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

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Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

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Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

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About the Author: Jennifer Fickley-Baker’s short stories “The Haunting at Darlington Boardwalk” and “Extinct Things”…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

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Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Q&A: JoAnne Klimovich Harrop (author of “a daughter’s promise”)

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“March 15th and 16th, 2024 St. Francis University, Loretto, PA craft sessions • panels •…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

From Riverstone Books’ most recent newsletter: “[I]f you have managerial experience, a love of children’s…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

Celebrating a Full Year of Littsburgh on KDKA’s “Talk Pittsburgh”!

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Poetry Lounge, Millvale is proud to present an eclectic collection of poetry influenced events in…

Jazz Poetry Month Returns to City of Asylum, Celebrates 20th Year!

PITTSBURGH, PA — Beginning Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Alphabet City, City of Asylum presents the 20th annual celebration of Jazz Poetry Month. Jazz Poetry Month began with Read more

Featured Event: Seton Hill University’s “In Your Write Mind” Writers Workshop!

You’re invited to In Your Write Mind, the annual writers’ conference that is sponsored and run by the Seton Hill Read more

The Northern Appalachia Review: Open for Submissions (Closes June 15th)!

"The Northern Appalachia Review welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written about, representing, or engaging with the experience of Read more

Start Reading Legs Feldman: A Satire by Jere Krakoff…

From the Publisher: "The humorous satire centers around the misfortunes of Zelman Feldman, born with oversized legs and a passion Read more

Q&A: Ed Simon (Author of The Soul of Pittsburgh: Essays on Life, Community and History)!

From the Publisher: "A shot-and-a-beer-town, a drinking town with a sports problem, a gruff, no nonsense, working class, blue collar Read more

Positions Open at Write Pittsburgh: Executive Director + New Board Members!

"Are you eager to nurture the voices of teen and adult writers in Pittsburgh and beyond? Know someone who would Read more

Start Reading A Pandemic Gardening Journal by Matt Puchalski (Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2024 Annual Literature Award)!

Nominated for the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) 2024 Annual Literature Award! From the Publisher: "A must read Read more

Attention Teen Writers: Starry False Lily Submission Deadline – May 24!

"Attention teen writers! Submissions are now open for Issue 3 of Starry False Lily, our online youth writing journal. The Read more

Q&A: Anna Monardo (Pittsburgh-raised author of After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged Marriage)

"Anna Monardo’s story is one of strength and vulnerability, the two chambers of the immigrant heart." —Adriani Trigiani, The Good Read more

Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Releases Author Lineup, Opens Registration!

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its third annual event, happening on Read more

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