by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Apr 8, 2011 | catching moments, continuous life, essays, journeys, life, memory, mfa, my writing, place, time, truth |
As part of a series at Douglas Glover’s Numéro Cinq, my childhood…
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Mar 28, 2011 | catching moments, journeys, obsession, place |
In New York last weekend, Cal and I saw Memphis, the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical. It was GREAT! Saturday, we ate breakfast outside (despite the cold weather) at Sarabeth’s on the park. At The Museum of Modern Art, we saw: Picasso Guitars 1912-1914,...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Mar 11, 2011 | catching moments, details, life, truth |
Dear Los Angeles Times, Regarding your headlines* today on the National Book Critics Circle Awards, the photo you posted is not Jennifer Egan. In addition, I would also like to point out that you mention the name of Mr. Franzen’s novel, the one that didn’t...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Feb 8, 2011 | catching moments, craft of writing, mfa, Pam Houston, the day |
Get ready for some name-dropping rock star highlights from awp 2011 in Washington DC: running into Josh Ritter in the bar Wednesday night…ricotta pancakes with sour cherries Thursday morning…sitting behind Jennifer Egan on Saturday and hearing her read...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jan 20, 2011 | catching moments, craft of writing, details, journeys, mfa |
Already the third of five has come and gone… Time’s a goon, right? Wednesday, December 29, 2010: As usual, the 3:oo general meeting kicks the residency off. At 3:15 we each meet with our class. This is my critical thesis semester–5000 words. (And the...
