Emily Dickinson died OTD 139 years ago and her poetry continues to engage and enlighten minds. There is power in words.

Now more than ever, literary events soothe the soul and fill us with what’s needed. I was honored to speak of my writing journey on the same stage where some of Lexington’s brightest stars were featured during last night’s 250Lex Literary Celebration. Thanks to @gwenda.bsky.social for the pic!

“I believe writing a novel is the highest achievement of all time.”—Hart Hanson, creator of Bones at #AWP25 “From Prose to Screen and Back Again” session

“Seeing something that was fictional made real is kind of extraordinary.”—Emily St. John Mandel, #AWP25 @nationalbook.bsky.social’s Page to Screen session.

One of the things I love most about coordinating the Kentucky Great Writers Series is bringing together a talented group of authors and hearing them read and discuss their books. You’ll love hearing from these three outstanding women writers!
@carnegiecenterlex.bsky.social