Tayari's Blog: Greetings From Bread Loaf

Posted by TayariJones on August 23, 2007 02:00 PM
Filed under Travels & Rambles

I'm blogging from the Bread Loaf Writers Conference in Ripton, Vermont. I got in yesterday afternoon just in time for the turn-about lunch. On this day, the faculty and fellows act as waiters. Have you ever had a Pulitzer Prize winning poet bring you a bowl of cold soup? Well, I have.

I'll post photos, etc. later. Meanwhile here are a few highlights. Upon arrival, I ran into a young woman who looked very familiar. It was none other than Tiphanie Yanique, whom I blogged about yesterday! Last night, Percival Everett read from his new novel, The Water Cure-- but only after reciting his one year old son's favorite story.

This evening Natasha Trethewey will read from her prize winning collection, Native Guard, as well as a few new poems.

I am having a great time, although the weather is kind of marshy. More details later!

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Comment #1, by Ann Torrence [TypeKey Profile Page]

Just curious - what does it take to get your dance card so completely filled in for the summer? Do you get a break before you start up the round of applications and inquiries for next year? Can you tell us how much time/effort went into organizing your summer schedule? Thanks. AT

August 24, 2007 11:32 AM

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