Tag: milner library
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Meeting Tim O’Brien
Last Thursday, I had the honor of meeting Vietnam veteran and novelist Tim O’Brien. Now, first things first: I honestly had never heard of Tim O’Brien before my invitation to attend a private reception for him at the Bone Student Center. I obviously needed to read one of his books before talking with him, so…
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Picture From Milner Library Panel Discussion, September 2008
Here’s a photograph my father took from the panel discussion on publishing I took part in on September 23rd at Milner Library. Also pictured are novelists Adam Decker and Patti Lacy.
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Author Tim O’Brien Is Coming To Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan University
Novelist Tim O’Brien will visit Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, for the 7th Annual Ames/Milner Visiting Author Program on October 23, 2008. At 2:00 p.m. at the Illinois Wesleyan University Hanson Student Center, Mr. O’Brien will participate in a question and answer session. At 7:00 p.m. in Braden Auditorium at Illinois State University, Mr. O’Brien will address the community with “An…
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“Think Higher. Feel Deeper.” – Elie Wiesel At Illinois State University
On October 7th I had the good fortune to spend the better part of the day and night learning from Elie Wiesel, acclaimed humanitarian and author of Night (among many other works). I first attended his question and answer session at Milner Library from 3:30 to 4:30. It was soon obvious that Mr. Wiesel, even…
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Article In The Daily Vidette About My Appearance At Milner Library
Joanna Pelletier, staff writer for Illinois State University’s The Daily Vidette, wrote an article about my appearance yesterday at Milner Library’s panel discussion on publishing. Authors Adam Decker and Patti Lacey also took part in the event organized by Toni Tucker and her staff at Milner Library. To read the article, click HERE.
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Thanks To Toni Tucker And Milner Library
Yesterday I took part in a panel discussion on publishing at Milner Library. The other authors were Patti Lacy and Adam Decker, and, judging from all the notes I saw the audience taking, the three of us offered some diverse and informative ideas and experiences about the world of print. I know I learned a…
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Come See Me This Tuesday At Milner Library
Don’t forget that I’ll be part of a panel discussion on publishing this coming Tuesday at Milner library from 2:00-3:00 p.m. After the discussion I’ll have a book signing where EACH of my books will be on sale for only $10.00! Hope to see you there! September 23rd, 2008 2:00-3:00 p.m. “A Conversation With Newly Published…
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Elie Wiesel Coming To Illinois State University
I am incredibly excited to announce Elie Wiesel is coming to Illinois State University! Mr. Wiesel has written many works, but his book Night seems to resonate the most profoundly among people. I’ve taught Night on several occasions and recommended it to multitudes; I’ve never had anyone express disappointment in the book and many even reported their…
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