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 Sophia S. W. Bogle, author of Book Restoration Unveiled

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Ed Battistella

Sophia S.W. Bogle is an expert in book restoration with a diploma from the American Academy of Bookbinding and over 25 years of hands-on experience. She founded Save Your Books (formerly Red Branch Book Restoration) in 2000.  Among her thousands … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Octavio Solis

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Ed Battistella

Octavio Solis is a playwright and director. His works include Mother Road, Quixote Nuevo, Hole in the Sky, Alicia’s Miracle, Se Llama Cristina, John Steinbeck’s The Pastures of Heaven, The 7 Visions of Encarnación, El Paso Blue, Santos & Santos, … Continue reading →

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The Syntax and History of the Appalachian English Dialect, a guest post by Cole Barnes

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Ed Battistella

Cole Barnes is 2019 graduate of Southern Oregon University, with an English major, as well as minors in Psychology and Rhetoric and Reason. He has been fortunate to call many places throughout Oregon home, including Ashland for at least a … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Michael Niemann, author of No Right Way

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Ed Battistella

Michael Niemann grew up in a small town in western Germany before moving to the United States. He received a PhD in International Studies from the University of Denver. For over three decades, Michael has been a teacher of international … Continue reading →

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