Category Archives: Language

Dot, Dot, Dot, a guest post by Celia Johnson

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Ed Battistella

Celia Johnson will be starting her Masters of Arts in Teaching program this summer at Southern Oregon University. Dot, Dot, Dot “It doesn’t say Molly and Roger, Forever. It says Molly and Roger Forever… dot, dot, dot! Like maybe it’s … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Robert Antoni, author of As Flies to Whatless Boys

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Ed Battistella

Robert Antoni is the author of five books: Divina Trace, Blessed is the Fruit, My Grandmother’s Erotic Folktales, Carnival, and As Flies to Whatless Boys. He earned an MA from the Johns Hopkins University and a PhD from the Writers … Continue reading →

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Aviation English, a guest post by Brenda Shelton

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Ed Battistella

Aviation English The most common bridge language in the world is English. Whether the implemented communication is online, in business, or soaring above ground through the friendly skies, English is the chosen language of use and connection. After the end … Continue reading →

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Ashland at the AWP

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Ed Battistella

Several literary Ashlanders attended the Association of Writers & Writing Program meeting in Seattle, February 26 – March 1, 2014. Here are their six-word summaries. Angela Howe Decker, author of Splendid Catastrophe: “Hordes of writers talking, reading, hip-hopping.” Amy MacLennan, … Continue reading →

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