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Littsburgh™ showcases Pittsburgh as a hub of literary talent and activity, and serves as a resource to foster further collaboration and connection within this community. We hope you join us by browsing our interviews and excerpts with local and visiting authors, our book recommendations, our breaking literary news, our comprehensive local events calendar, and our growing literary roster (which features authors, organizers, booksellers — and more! — with strong ties to Pittsburgh). While you’re here, see what people are saying about Littsburgh!

The Latest from Littsburgh

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

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

Art All Night Pittsburgh Returns for its 27th year!

"Join us for the 27th edition of Art All Night Pittsburgh, taking place from 4 p.m. on  Saturday, April 27th, Read more

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PITTSBURGH (April 3, 2024) – Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books announced registration is open for its…

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

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

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

“Anyone questioning the relevance of poetry in the 21st century could do herself a favor…

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

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

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

Scott Silsbe was born in Detroit and now lives in Pittsburgh. His poems and prose…

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

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

Versify — the poetry reading series curated by Robert Walicki — is ending its five…

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

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

Ally Malinenko is the author of the poetry collections The Wanting Bone and How To…

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

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

Start Reading The Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode Two: Treasonous Tycoon by M. M. Downing and S. J. Waugh (Set in Pittsburgh)!

"Set amid Dickensian realities of poverty and injustice in Depression-era Pittsburgh, [Adventures of the Flash Gang: Episode One] was an Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Janet Roberts (author of What Lies We Keep)!

From the Publisher: "Cybersecurity expert Ted McCord has been fired. He risked everything in a game far beyond his control. Read more

Three Poems from South of Pittsburgh: Poems from Northern Appalachia by Michael Comiskey

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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

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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

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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)

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

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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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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!

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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!

"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

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

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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

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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!

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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!

"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

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

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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

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

“Just like the mill towns of New England that preceded them, the steel towns of the Rust Belt have set loose a diaspora that spreads across the country…”

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

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

Pittsburgh, PA — Pretty Owl Poetry (POP), an online feminist literary journal based in Pittsburgh,…

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

From the Publisher: “Ironblood is a historical saga exploring the raw and complicated story of…

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

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: “Set in Pittsburgh in 1992, Wasted Pretty is about a girl determined…

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

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

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