Mary Saner talks about the surprising, sometimes unnerving ins and outs of her freelance career in radio — NPR, CBS Radio, Voice of America and more. Listen to her interview.
https://chestertownspy.org/2023/02/22/a-personal-radio-diary-a-chat-with-author-mary-saner/
Emerging writers’ extravaganza at Washington College’s Lit House This Wednesday!
Series: Chesapeake Perspectives Workshop Series
Event Title: Translating Life into Literature with Pete Fortenbaugh
Date/Time: Thursday, June 30, 5pm
Location: Van Lennep Auditorium
Participant Cost: Suggested donation $30 (includes book), $12 without book.
In his recently released novella, The Monday after Father’s Day, author Pete Fortenbaugh presents a fictional community of complex characters, exploring transcendent themes of religion, race, and community through the eyes of his eight-year-old protagonist. Informed by the close friendships he made while living and working as a carpenter on isolated Tangier Island, Fortenbaugh’s work spotlights life in small communities sustained by the Bay.
In this talk, Fortenbaugh will share his process for translating his experiences in the Chesapeake into a fictionalized world, and read excerpts from the novella.
This talk is part of the Chesapeake Perspectives Workshop Series, and sponsored by the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center under the Maryland Traditions program of the Maryland State Arts Council. A limited number of complimentary copies of Fortenbaugh’s novella will be provided on a first come, first served basis courtesy of the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center. Additional copies may be purchased through program registration or from Head to Wind Publishing. headtowindpublishingbookstore
Featuring teaching artists who draw inspiration from the Chesapeake, series participants explore mediums and techniques to reflect their own identity, viewpoint, and experiences through art. Participants are encouraged to participate in one or more workshops, and to use this experience to create a submission for CBMM’s upcoming community response exhibition, The Changing Chesapeake.
Listen to the full interview with Pete Fortenbaugh and Public Radio’s Don Rush. Link below.
https://www.delmarvapublicmedia.org/post/delmarva-today-11-19-21-part-1-monday-after-fathers-day
Don Rush of Salisbury University Public Radio did a great interviewed with Pete Fortenbaugh on his novella, The Monday After Father’s Day: Revelations, A Parable. Listen to an excerpt here:
https://www.delmarvapublicmedia.org/post/search-jesus-novella
Pete Fortenbaugh looked like a pro as he gave his first ever book reading at The Retriever Bar ( courtesy of owner Neyah White) at Chestertown’s Downrigging Festival last weekend. Both he and the book, The Monday After Father’s Day: Revelations, A Parable were a big hit.
On October 30, Pete Fortenbaugh reads from his new novella, The Monday After Father’s Day at Downrigging at The Bookplate’s tent.
Mary Saner to read at Delray Beach Public Library 15 March, 2pm in celebration of for Women’s History Month .
On Sunday-Monday, October 13-14, join award-winning writer, Wendy Mitman Clarke in the Good Old Boat tent (AB8B) at the US Sailboat Show. She’ll be talking boats, live-aboard adventures, and signing copies of her terrific Chesapeake novel, Still Water Bending. She may also be sipping a Pain Killer or two, so bring yours with — they’re sold at the dock — and join the party! Stop in, visit a while with Wendy and the GOB crew, and buy a copy of Still Water Bending. You’ll be glad you did! The book’s a great read and makes a great gift.
