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1455 AUTHOR SERIES: WHITNEY COLLINS
1455’s Author Series continues virtually with Whitney Collins, who will read from her collection Big Bad. Whitney is the author of the short story collection, BIG BAD (Sarabande Books), which won the 2019 Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction. In addition, Whitney...
1455 Presents: “WRITTEN IN ARLINGTON,” A READING & DISCUSSION
On behalf of 1455, it's my pleasure and honor to partner with The Anacostia Swim Club, presenting events in January, February, and March. Our first, a reading from and discussion about the wonderful anthology Written in Arlington, took place yesterday, and video of...
1455’s Movable Type #3: The Political Imperative
During early autumn, 2020 (you know, five thousand years ago), while envisioning what I hoped the third issue of 1455's MOVABLE TYPE might be, I resigned myself to the inevitability that, by the time of its publication, it would be dated. In fact, and against all...
1455 & The Anacostia Swim Club Present: This is What America Looks Like, A Reading & Discussion
Please join 1455’s Founding Director Sean Murphy for a special reading to celebrate the new anthology This is What America Looks Like. Available for Purchase Soon: This is What America Looks Like Event Details February 21 | 3:00 PM | FREE...
1455 & The Anacostia Swim Club Present: Written in Arlington, A Reading & Discussion
Please join 1455’s Founding Director Sean Murphy for a special reading to celebrate the new anthology Written in Arlington. Purchase Written in Arlington Event Details January 24 | 3:00 PM | FREE VIRTUAL EVENT Sean will discuss the...
A New Year Full of New Opportunities
1455 is dedicated to creating content for both storytellers and those who enjoy gaining insight into the art and craft of the writing process. It is our mission to cultivate creativity and community for our reader and writer audience in the most accessible and...
1455 AUTHOR SERIES: JEANNINE OUELLETTE
1455’s Author Series continues virtually with Jeannine Ouellette, who will read from her memoir The Part That Burns. Jeannine Ouellette’s essays and stories have appeared widely, including in North American Review, Narrative, Penn Review, Proximity, and more. She is a...
1455 AUTHOR SERIES: S.A. COSBY
1455’s Author Series part 2 continues virtually with S.A. Cosby, who will read from Blacktop Wasteland, a 2020 New York Times Notable Book. S.A. Cosby is an Anthony Award-winning writer from Southeastern Virginia. He is the bestselling author of Blacktop Wasteland,...
1455 Presents: A Reading & Conversation with National Book Award Finalist Deesha Philyaw
Why do I consider Deesha Philyaw’s The Secret Lives of Church Ladies a miracle? Let me count the ways. In a year of disruption, chaos, and uncertainty (albeit with a few bright spots—cough, goodbye Trump—cough), how wonderful to have the pleasant distraction of...
1455 Presents: ALONE TOGETHER, a Reading & Conversation
Last Thursday evening, 1455’s Executive Director Sean Murphy was joined by Jennifer Haupt, editor of ALONE TOGETHER: Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of COVID-19, along with contributing authors Gina Frangello, Susan Henderson, Stephen P. Kiernan, Susan Rich, and...
1455 PRESENTS: A CONVERSATION WITH BOOKER PRIZE WINNER DOUGLAS STUART
What a difference half a year makes. 1455 was thrilled to include Douglas Stuart in our 2nd annual Lit Fest this summer, where he discussed his debut novel Shuggie Bain (on a panel moderated by the Book Maven herself, Bethanne Patrick). Last month, I...
1455 & The Barns of Rose Hill Present: Art During a Pandemic
COVID, which disrupted all aspects of society in 2020, has only intensified as we head into another long winter. This pandemic has presented severe challenges for the artistic and creative communities, which count on events, audiences, and the opportunities live...
WINCHESTER WRITERS REUNION, FEATURING W. DAVID HUBBARD
1455 is happy to celebrate the recent release of W. David Hubbard’s memoir Möbius: Meditations on Home. Thanks, as ever, to our friends at the awesome Hideaway Cafe. This month marks the one year anniversary of 1455's Spoken Word Series. Needless to say, this pesky...
THE 14:55 INTERVIEW: NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 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...
Art During a Pandemic
In partnership with the Barns of Rose Hill, 1455 is excited to announce a special panel discussion, ART DURING A PANDEMIC, on November 23 at 7 PM EST. This free event will be stream live to The Barns of Rose Hills Facebook page. barnsofrosehill.org COVID, which...
Winchester Writers Reunion, Featuring W. David Hubbard
1455 is happy to celebrate the recent release of our friend W. David Hubbard’s memoir Möbius: Meditations on Home. After a special reading from this new work and a brief Q&A with 1455 Executive Director Sean Murphy, the virtual event will continue with an eclectic...
1455 Author Series: Crime Fiction Writers Panel
1455's Author Series welcomed crime fiction writers E.A. Aymar, L.A. Chandlar, Jennifer Hillier, and Vanessa Lillie. Join crime fiction authors E.A. Aymar, L.A. Chandlar, Jennifer Hillier, and Vanessa Lillie in a spirited discussion of writing and publishing crime...
1455 AUTHOR SERIES: DEESHA PHILYAW
1455’s Author Series continues virtually with Deesha Philyaw, who will read from the National Book Award Finalist The Secret Lives of Church Ladies. Deesha Philyaw’s debut short story collection, THE SECRET LIVES OF CHURCH LADIES was a finalist for the 2020 National...
1455 AUTHOR SERIES: DOUGLAS STUART
1455’s Author Series continues virtually with Douglas Stuart, who will read from the 2020 Booker Prize winning novel Shuggie Bain. Douglas Stuart is a Scottish-American author. His debut novel, Shuggie Bain, was a finalist for the National Book Award and winner of...
THE 14:55 INTERVIEW, CONTINUED…
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...