Author Archives: Ed Battistella

About Ed Battistella

Edwin Battistella’s latest book Dangerous Crooked Scoundrels was released by Oxford University Press in March of 2020.

An Interview with Bill Gholson

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Ed Battistella

Bill Gholson is a professor in the English and Writing Program at Southern Oregon University, which he joined in 1994.  Dr. Gholson studied English as an undergraduate student at Eureka College. He received an MA in English and a PhD … Continue reading →

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Tell Your Kids They Suck At Writing (So They Can Get Better)

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Ed Battistella

When I was in high school, writers seemed like the new rock stars, the new superheroes; I wanted to be one, and so did all of my friends. We all thought that our stories would make it big and we’d … Continue reading →

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Blogging

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Ed Battistella

The truth is that I’ve been thinking more about blogging than actually blogging.  Maybe it’s the word: blog.  Blog is a portmanteau of the words web and log; a combination of morphemes that lacks seriousness in my opinion.  Blogging doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Ryan W. Bradley and Artistically Declined Press

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Ed Battistella

Ryan W. Bradley is an author and book cover designer who currently works in the Southern Oregon University Bookstore as the shipping/receiving coordinator.  He spoke to the History of Publishing class on April 25, 2012, about how he creates book … Continue reading →

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