New Lines from the Old Line State in the Media
Here's what people are saying about MWA's debut anthology New Lines from the Old Line State, which features thirty-six captivating pieces of literature from twenty-nine authors:
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Reviews:
- Ada M. Strausberg, "Book Review," The Potomac Journal:
- The Delmarva Review, vol. 2, 2009:
- Diane Scharper, "Books in Brief," Baltimore Sun:
"Rather than our motto -- Maryland, America in miniature -- it is the world in miniature through fiction (15 selections), poetry (9) and memoir (7), the three divisions of the anthology. It's a good mixture. Bottom line: New Lines from the Old Line State is a mostly enjoyable read. Our state's literary health seems good and vibrant. I look forward to the next chapter of the Maryland Writers' Association."
"Whether the reader is seeking strong imagery, good storytelling, or a gripping mystery, there is something in these pages to please a variety of interests."
"...Featuring 29 Maryland authors, the anthology contains some can't-be-missed work...."
On the Radio:
- Lynn Stearns is interviewed by Stephen Williams on WESM's Eastern Shore Focus (9/08) (intro segment here)
- Ami Spencer reads "Flying with a Ghost" on WYPR's The Signal (10/10/08)
- Lalita Noronha reads "Shanti's Choice" on WYPR's The Signal (10/3/08)
- Eric D. Goodman reads "Cicadas" on WYPR's The Signal (9/5/08)
Upcoming Readings:
Sunday, July 12, 2009: MWA and Writers' Center Reading and Author Meet. Great conversation, fantastic stories, and free food! The event is free; registration in advance is appreciated. You may RSVP via Facebook.
2:00 p.m. at The Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh Street, in Bethesda, (301) 654-8664, www.writer.org
Past Readings:
Sunday, September 28, 2008: New Lines from the Old Line State Reading. Come celebrate the official launch of Maryland Writers' Association's first-ever anthology!
5:15 p.m. at the CityLit Stage of the Baltimore Book Festival, in Mount Vernon Square.
Sunday, October 26, 2008: Lit & Art at the Watermark. The regular bi-monthly reading series at the Watermark Gallery will focus on the New Lines anthology with five MWA authors reading their work from the anthology. There will also be live music, refreshments, and a few other readings. The event is free and open to the public.
2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Watermark Gallery, Bank of America Center, Skywalk Level, 100 S. Charles Street in Baltimore, (410) 547-0452, www.watermarkartgallery.com
Saturay, November 15, 2008: New Lines Reading at Constellation Books. Featuring about seven MWA authors reading from the New Lines anthology. The anthology will be available for purchase, and the authors will be on hand to sign copies. Details from the Constellation Books website here.
3:00-5:00 p.m. at Constellation Books, 303 Main Street in Reisterstown, (410) 833-5151, www.constellationbooks.com
Saturday, December 20, 2008: Anthology reading. Eight authors featured in New Lines will read their work.
2:00 p.m. at Ukazoo Books, 730 Dulaney Valley Road in Towson. For more information, call (410) 832-BOOK or visit Ukazoo's website.
Saturday, March 21, 2009: Anthology reading. Featuring five of the authors whose work appears in New Lines.
2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Roland Park Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 5108 Roland Avenue in Baltimore. For more information, visit the Roland Park branch page on the EPFL website.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009: Meet eight Maryland Writers' Association authors who deliver riveting introductions to their works, followed by a panel discussion.
7:00-8:30 p.m. at Howard County Central Library, 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. For more information, contact Elaine B. Johnson at (410) 313-7818.
Saturday, April 11, 2009: Anthology reading. Featuring six of the authors whose work appears in New Lines.
2:00-3:30 p.m. at the Roland Park Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 5108 Roland Avenue in Baltimore. For more information, visit the Roland Park branch page on the EPFL website.
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ISBN: 978-0-9820032-0-6
$15.95
Order here (MWA members please e-mail MemberDiscounts@marylandwriters.org with your full name and membership ID number for a special members-only discount). For more information or to schedule a reading, please contact MWA Public Relations Director Lauren Flax.
