Tayari's Blog: Who Knew I Was A Dixie Chick?

Posted by TayariJones on October 3, 2007 08:02 AM
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Virtual ClassroomYesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting Macon State College via video conference. A few months ago, Professor Sharon Colley emailed to tell me that she was teaching a course called "Dixie Chicks: Southern Women Writers." My first novel, Leaving Atlanta, would be on the syllabus and would I be interested in being beamed into the classroom? As you know, I am always happy to do events in my home state and secondly, I love all things technological.

We had a good meeting. The students went smart and lively-- so much so that Leaving Atlanta, a book I finished almost a decade ago, came alive again in my imagination. When I returned to my office, I really couldn't concentrate on the papers I was trying to grade. Something about the exchange with readers made me feel like a writer and I was itching to work on my new novel.

So, to Professor Colley and her wonderful class, I'd like to say thanks.

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Comment #1, by Michael Fischer [TypeKey Profile Page]

Hey, I should've thought of this when I taught "LA" at Georgia College!

October 3, 2007 07:15 PM

Comment #2, by Ladylee [TypeKey Profile Page]

Oh my, Tayari... when I saw the pic, I thought "She went and bought a TV!" LOL.

Just goes to show you, even close to a decade later... Leaving Atlanta is timeless.

October 4, 2007 07:50 AM

Comment #3, by Elizabeth [TypeKey Profile Page]

Tayari,

Having the conference call with you was the highlight of the semester for our class (Definitely for me)! Talking with the author opens new perspectives for our reading of "Leaving Atlanta". Thank you so very much for doing the conference with my class. I sort of do regret sitting up front though. Wearing the white makes me stand out considerably. Thanks again, and I look forward to reading your second book - "The Untelling".

October 10, 2007 11:10 AM

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