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 Mandy Valencia

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Ed Battistella

Mandy Valencia uses social media, videos, and photos to report on stories specific to the Southern Oregon area.  She covers news in the Ashland and Medford area.  She covers local musicians in her Tidings Cafe feature. She also shoots and … Continue reading →

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Kristy Evans Reviews the Barry Lopez Workshop

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Ed Battistella

A guest post by Kristy Evans, from Professor Charlotte Hadella’s ENG 298 class The anticipation for Barry Lopez’s free student workshop on Friday, April 20th was tangible in the air. Students from the university as well as from various Ashland … Continue reading →

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Re: The Digital Shift

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Ed Battistella

Although I did not attend the “From Print to Pixels” event, I am fascinated by the influence of technology and emerging media on culture and long-held customs. A recent theme in my studies involves contemplating the possibility of reconciling global … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Gaming Habits; Good or Bad?

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Ed Battistella

This is a formal apology to anyone that is irritated by this post. Why? Well, in my recent experiences, there are two reactions to my obsessive compulsive tendency to wax philosophical about everything: a gigantic explosion of a fight and/or … Continue reading →

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