Literary Scene Buzzes With Insights and New Works
The literary scene buzzed with activity as authors and journalists shared insights and new works. In Seattle, Brendan O'Meara, host of the Creative Nonfiction Podcast, captivated audiences with a reading from 'The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine'. Meanwhile, Mallary Tenore Tarpley, author of the forthcoming memoir 'Slip', offered advice on research and writing to fellow scribes.
In New York, podcast colleagues at Ursa hosted an event featuring Deesha Philyaw, Dawnie Walton, Kiese Laymon, Lawrence Burney, and Carrie R. Moore. They discussed their latest works, 'No Sense in Wishing' and 'Make Your Way Home'.
Alysia Santo, contributing to The Marshall Project, provided a step-by-step guide to requesting public records. The Nieman Storyboard newsletter ensured subscribers stayed informed with weekly deliveries every Friday.
Erika Hayasaki delved into the concept of 'positionality' in journalism, while O. Rose Broderick shared their personal journey of publicly changing their name as a trans journalist for The Open Notebook. Maggie Mertens, author of 'Better Faster Farther', joined Brendan O'Meara at the Seattle event.
The Society for Features Journalism announced its national conference for November 6-8, 2025, with speakers Eli Saslow, Lane DeGregory, and Kim Cross. As the literary world continues to evolve, these events and discussions highlight the richness and diversity of storytelling in our time.
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