CURRENT STUDENTS Miles Meth (Fiction) published an op-ed in The Boston Globe about their friend Cata "Xóchitl" Santiago, an amazing person and powerful community organizer who was detained by ICE with no warrant/cause while traveling domestically for work. Her case is significant, because Xóchitl is a DACA recipient/legal resident, meaning this is yet another awful escalation in …
ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL FOR PROPOSALS: TEACHING OPPORTUNITY (JANUARY 2026) We are excited to invite Stonecoast alumni to submit proposals for a 60-minute presentation (delivered in person or via Zoom) during the week of January 10–17, 2026. Presentations are generally scheduled from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. EST. Please see the details below. If there are any questions, please …
ANNOUNCEMENTS IOTA SHORT FORMS BEGINS SUNDAY WRITING SESSIONS Penny Guisinger (Creative Nonfiction, S’13) and Suzanne Strempek Shea (Faculty 2003-2021) are offering free monthly online writing sessions through Iota Short Forms. Led alternately by these two Iota Co-Directors, plus some special guests here and there, the sessions will consist of writing time with or without prompts. You’ll …
ALUMS Peter Adrian Behravesh (Popular Fiction, W'18) narrated A.P. Hawkins's story "Once Abandoned" for the January 2 episode of Escape Pod. You can listen to it here. J Brooke (Poetry, S’19) in their role as Prose Book Reviews Editor at The Rumpus is pleased to announce bringing on recent Stonecoast grad Acree Graham Macam as Assistant Editor …
ANNOUNCEMENTS As we prepare for the winter 2025 residency (January 10–January 19, 2025), here are just a few of the highlights we are looking forward to. This winter, Stonecoast will once again gather at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport, Maine, where students and faculty can enjoy the cozy atmosphere and the welcoming tradition of afternoon …
ALUMS J Brooke (Poetry, S’19) interviewed the great Morgan Talty (Fiction, W’19) about his debut novel Fire Exit for The Rumpus! If you haven’t read the interview (which coincided with the book’s June 4 release date) read it here. If you haven’t read Fire Exit, READ IT! Additionally J’s poem "My Avatar (aka afab perpetrates heteronormative …
ANNOUNCEMENTS As we approach the start of the summer 2024 residency (June 22 - June 29, 2024), we wanted to take a moment to share some updates about your program. This summer Stonecoast will meet on USM's Portland campus. This move gives our students and faculty access to university resources (including the Osher Map Library, the new …
ANNOUNCEMENTS AVALON ACRES FARM WRITER'S RETREAT Are you looking for a writer's getaway? Some time "off grid" to polish up that last draft? Maybe you need some "distraction-free" time to finally start that new project... Look no further! The Sweet Suite is ready! During the months of May and June, our solo retreat tiny home …
ANNOUNCEMENTS We are thrilled to announce that Stonecoast is now accepting presentation submissions for the Summer 2024 residency. If you are interested in teaching a 60-minute presentation from 8:15 am to 9:15 am, please provide a detailed description of your class or panel to Robin Talbot (robin.talbot@maine.edu) no later than Monday, February 26, 2024. Your presentation or …
ANNOUNCEMENTS STONECOAST SUMMER 2024 RESIDENCY PRESENTATION SUBMISSIONS We are thrilled to announce that Stonecoast is now accepting presentation submissions for the Summer 2024 residency. If you are interested in teaching a 60-minute presentation from 8:15 am to 9:15 am, please provide a detailed description of your class or panel to Robin Talbot (robin.talbot@maine.edu) no later …
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