Category Archives: Ideas and Opinions

The Legacy of the Grimm Brothers: Origins and Transformations–a guest post by Amalie Dieter

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Ed Battistella

Amalie Dieter is a senior at Southern Oregon University working towards a BA in English & Writing and a BS in Environmental Science & Policy. The Grimm brothers are the most associated with the fairy tale genre compared to any … Continue reading →

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An Interview with James Anderson

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Ed Battistella

James Anderson grew up in the Pacific Northwest and completed an undergraduate degree in American Studies at Reed College and a Masters Degree in Creative Writing at Pine Manor College in Boston. In 1974, while still an undergraduate, he founded … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Floyd Skloot

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Ed Battistella

Floyd Skloot began publishing poetry in 1970, fiction in 1975, and essays in 1990. His work has appeared in major literary journals in the US and internationally and his books have been included in many high school and college curricula. … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Alisa Bowman

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Ed Battistella

Professional writer Alisa Bowman has written for a variety of national publications and has appeared on the TODAY Show, Discovery Health, FOX’s Ask Dr. Manny, Better TV, and many others. As a writer/book collaborator, Bowman’s work has been featured seven … Continue reading →

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