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1455 & Alamo Drafthouse Winchester Present: Charles Casillo, author of ELIZABETH AND MONTY
Big thanks to our partners in crime at the awesome Alamo Drafthouse Winchester (and cohorts Andy Gyurisin and Brad Gullickson) for helping facilitate a wonderful and enlightening conversation with Charles Casillo, author of ELIZABETH AND MONTY. At 1455 we're always...
AMERICAN JOURNALIST, TELEVISION PERSONALITY AND AUTHOR LISA LING TO RECEIVE 1455 STORYTELLER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Award Recognizes Outstanding Narrative Skill, and Stories Relevant to Current Events at Multi-day Festival Featuring 200+ Authors, Poets, and Creatives Discussing the Art of Storytelling 1455 Literary Arts, an organization committed to advancing the art and...
1455 PRESENTS: WOMEN WRITING SPIRITUALITY
When I was approached about this panel, I immediately agreed it should be part of our monthly Author Series for two reasons: one, I am familiar with these excellent writers, and am happy to showcase them; but I also think this topic WOMEN WRITING SPIRITUALITY is at...
1455 PRESENTS: A READING & CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN BROOME, AUTHOR OF ‘PUNCH ME UP TO THE GODS’
Not Black enough because I am not man enough. Not man enough because I like men. This is one of many quotable passages from Brian Broome's remarkable memoir PUNCH ME UP TO THE GODS, a book that's been described as "at once playful, poignant, and wholly original....
1455 PRESENTS: A READING & CONVERSATION WITH GINA FRANGELLO, AUTHOR OF ‘BLOW YOUR HOUSE DOWN’
One of the big gifts of this book is the way the reader learns so many things along with the narrative: we of course learn about Gina the writer and we increasingly learn about Gina the human being (which includes Gina the daughter, Gina the mother, Gina the wife,...
The 14:55 Interview: Virginia Writers Edition
We are excited to bring the next installment of The 14:55 Interview, a new series that takes a short, but deep dive into the writing life. Get a glimpse into what makes your favorite creative types tick—from the writers who inspired them, to the weird habits that...
Leveraging Empathy and Creativity for Effective Communication
Special thanks to Jenn Sherman (Founder and CEO of The Influencer Collective) and Jenny Shtipelman for inviting me to take part in this timely and important discussion. Full props to Pivotal Moments, from whom I've plagiarized the summary and key takeaways (followed...
1455 PRESENTS: A READING AND CONVERSATION WITH LAURA MCCARTY, author of ‘JUST ONE SWALLOW’
I’d like to thank Laura McCarty for participating in this special reading and discussion. This event is the third of three in partnership with The Anacostia Swim Club. As you may or may not know, it’s currently both unsafe and illegal to swim in the Anacostia River. A...
1455 PRESENTS: A READING & CONVERSATION WITH WHITNEY COLLINS, AUTHOR OF ‘BIG BAD’
If asked to introduce Big Bad by Whitney Collins, here's the first thing that jumps to mind: these are not New Yorker stories. I mean that as the highest possible compliment. So much contemporary fiction, it seems, emphasizes a discernible perspective: variations on a...
BEFORE AND AFTER THE BOOK DEAL: A CONVERSATION WITH COURTNEY MAUM
It was a pleasure to once again take part in the awesome, annual Virginia Festival of the Book (which is still ongoing, so check out the schedule of events at their site!). I had a blast (and learned a lot) chatting with Courtney Maum, the author of what I'd call,...
1455 AUTHOR SERIES: WOMEN WRITING SPIRITUALITY
1455’s Author Series continues virtually with Joanna Eleftheriou, Claire McQuerry, Jessie van Eerden. “I don’t know what the nature of the universe is," writes Mary Gordon, "but I have a good ear.” How do writers approach the Big Questions of the spiritual life, the...
1455 AUTHOR SERIES: BRIAN BROOME
1455’s Author Series continues virtually with Brian Broome, who will read from his memoir Punch Me up to the Gods. Punch Me up to the Gods is a searing memoir that introduces a powerful new talent in Brian Broome. This gorgeous, aching, and unforgettable debut...
1455 AUTHOR SERIES: GINA FRANGELLO
1455’s Author Series continues virtually with Gina Frangello, who will read from her memoir Blow Your House Down. Gina Frangello is the author of Every Kind of Wanting, A Life in Men, Slut Lullabies, and My Sister's Continent. Her short fiction, essays, book reviews,...
Seeking Proposal Submissions for 3rd Annual Summer Festival
1455 Literary Arts, a nonprofit organization seeking to advance the appreciation of and passion for both creativity and community, seeks proposals for presentations, workshops, craft talks and creative readings for its 3nd Annual 1455 Summer Festival to be held...
1455 PRESENTS: THIS IS WHAT AMERICA LOOKS LIKE, A READING & DISCUSSION
I’d like to thank my friends Caroline Bock and Jona Colson for agreeing to help coordinate and execute this special reading and discussion. THIS IS WHAT AMERICA LOOKS LIKE is an anthology of new fiction and poetry from Washington Writers' Publishing House, a...
1455 PRESENTS: A READING & CONVERSATION WITH JEANNINE OUELLETTE, AUTHOR OF ‘THE PART THAT BURNS’
So, typically, the best compliment you can give a book is that you absorbed it in one insatiable, quick burst. This, however, was the opposite experience, but I mean it in every bit as complimentary a sense: I recognized, early on, that there was a level of intensity...
1455 PRESENTS: A READING & CONVERSATION WITH AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR S.A. COSBY
Of course we love all our authors and look forward to every event, but I can say I've been looking forward to this evening (which became two evenings!) since last summer. 1455 was honored to include S.A. Cosby in our 2nd annual Lit Fest (you can see him, and a bunch...
THE 14:55 INTERVIEW: GMU Writing Program Edition
We are excited to bring the next installment of The 14:55 Interview, a new series that takes a short, but deep dive into the writing life. Get a glimpse into what makes your favorite creative types tick—from the writers who inspired them, to the weird habits that...
1455 & THE ANACOSTIA SWIM CLUB PRESENT: A READING AND CONVERSATION WITH LAURA MCCARTY
Please join 1455’s Founding Director Sean Murphy for a special reading to celebrate the new collection Just One Swallow. Purchase Just One Swallow Event Details March 21 | 3:00 PM | FREE VIRTUAL EVENT Sean will discuss the book with the...
Before and After the Book Deal: A Conversation with Courtney Maum
Join 1455 for a special Virginia Festival of the Book event featuring Courtney Maum and her book Before and After the Book Deal. Acclaimed author Courtney Maum shares everything you've ever wanted to know about publishing but were too afraid to ask, in conversation...