Writer’s Retreat for Stonecoast Students/Graduates

As a service to Stonecoast community members, we are forwarding this message on behalf of Stonecoast graduate Jessica Bane S'07. ~ Our 15 room estate is located on three-plus acres of land just outside the city of Worcester, Massachusetts. The property is lovingly landscaped and hosts an orchard, a pond, Southwick brook, and much wildlife …

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Alumni News: Diana Stewart PF S’09

In an effort to help spread positive news about our alumni achievements, we're thrilled to publish this cross-post written by alumna Alison McMahan, which features a new award-winning novel by alumna Diana Munoz-Stewart PF S'09. ~ Diana Munoz-Stewart (Popfic S'09) just won second prize in the RoseCity Romance Writer's contest for her paranormal YA romance …

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Managing your Subscription to the Stonecoast Alumni Listserve

We've had several questions from alumni who asked how to join the list or why they weren't receiving emails any longer. So, we thought this was a good time to post an update. The text below is from USM and details how to add, modify or cancel your subscription. Please follow these steps to manage …

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Reading in Cape Elizabeth with Alumna Jane DiMillo ’05

Local writers at The Local Buzz Coffee House/Wine Bar READINGS by: ~John-Michael Albert, Poetry ~ ~Jane DiMillo '05, NonFiction~ ~Morgan Callan Rogers, Fiction ~ Saturday, January 28, 2012 4:00 – 5:00 PM at The Local Buzz 327 Ocean House Road (at Pond Cove IGA Shopping Center) Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 Come hear local area writers …

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Faculty Interview: Aaron Hamburger on Writing and Teaching

It's always fun to sit down and chat with the Stonecoast MFA faculty. So, we were especially excited to have  alumna Linda K. Sienkiewicz S'09 interview fiction faculty member Aaron Hamburger. Not only is Aaron a terrific guy, but he's a fantastic teacher and writer. We hope you enjoy the interview! ~ When and how …

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The Post MFA World: Alumni Thoughts on Success and Graduation

By Erin Underwood PF S'09 When I attended my MFA program at Stonecoast, I looked at each of the 10-day long residencies as my opportunity to learn and immerse myself in the writing life I desired. And while I was a student, that's exactly what they were, but now the semi-annual residencies have evolved into …

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Publication Announcement: Pop Fic Review

Title: Pop Fic Review Editors: Hanna Strom-Martin W'09 & Erin Underwood S'09 Publisher: Underwords (December 2001) Stonecoast Contributors: Karen Bovenmyer, Elsa Colón, Libby Cudmore, Jessica de Koninck, Julia Gay, Nancy Holder, Jeff Kass, James Patrick Kelly, Michael Kimball, Paul Kirsch, A. J. Luxton, Julie L. Martin, Matthew Quinn Martin, J. M. McDermott, Sandra McDonald, Ellen …

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