Thank you for your continued support of the ChattState Humanities Department's Writers@Work program.
We hope you enjoyed your visit with George Singleton and Clyde Edgerton.
Mark your calendars for April 8-12, 2019, when we will host Tom Franklin and Beth Ann Fennelly in support of their novel The Tilted World.
The Half-Mammals of the Stage: An Immersive Theater Experience at Chattanooga State Community College - Humanities Auditorium
APRIL 2ND, 7:00-8:30 pm
Participate in an interactive exploration of select stories from The Half-Mammals of Dixie as Chatt State theatre professor Evans Jarnefeldt and photography professor Mark Wood lead attendees through an engaging presentation of original Chattanooga State student photography and ensemble movement pieces featuring UTC Honors students.
A Night at the Museum with George Singleton at Hunter Museum of American Art
APRIL 3RD, 5:15-8:00 PM
You won’t want to miss out when George Singleton reads from his work in the iconic lobby of the Hunter Museum. Join us at 5:15pm for a guided gallery walk focusing on iconic pieces of American art and their shared themes with Singleton’s work. Return to the lobby at 6 pm for the program with George. He’ll read, speak about his life as a writer, and answer questions from the audience. Stick around afterward for delicious refreshments and a book signing.
Writers @ Work get SoLit with George Singleton at Southern Literature Alliance, ArtsBuild, 301 East 11th St.
APRIL 4TH, 5:00-6:30 PM
Stop by the headquarters of the Southern Literature Alliance after work for light refreshments and casual conversations with one of Southern lit’s most engaging authors, George Singleton, in a more intimate, small group setting. Star Line Books, Chattanooga’s premier indie book store, will have Singleton’s works on hand for purchase.
Chatt State Chautauqua: Banter and Banjos with George Singleton & Clyde Edgerton at Chattanooga State Community College - Augusta R. Kolwyck Library
April 5th, 4:00-5:00 PM
Come eavesdrop on Writers@Work author George Singleton and his friend, author Clyde Edgerton, as they share stories of the writing life, generally irritate each other, and maybe pick a little banjo. Afterwards, mosey over to the Humanities Auditorium for the final event of the week where both authors will be available to sign books and babies.
Inside the Minds of George Singleton and Clyde Edgerton: The Behind-the-Writer Interview at Chattanooga State Community College - Humanities Auditorium
APRIL 5th, 7:00-8:30 PM
Join us for Writers@Work’s annual interview night. Chatt State Speech and English Professor Lori Barton will interview George Singleton and Clyde Edgerton about their writing process, the stories behind the stories, life as a Southern writer, and their friendship. Edgerton has requested a piano for the stage, so you will not want to miss this one! Bring your questions for the authors and your books for the signing. Dessert reception to follow.
George Singleton
George Singleton was born in Anaheim, California, but raised in Greenwood, South Carolina. He has written seven collections of short stories, two novels, and an instructional book on writing fiction. He graduated from Furman University in 1980 and received his MFA from UNC Greensboro shortly thereafter. He was inducted into the Fellowship of Southern Writers in April of 2015 after accepting the Cobb Endowed Chair in the Humanities at Wofford College where he currently teaches. His works have appeared in many magazines including The Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s Magazine, Playboy, Oxford American, and The Southern Review.
Clyde Edgerton
Clyde Edgerton was born and raised in the community of Bethesda, near Durham, North Carolina. After serving a lengthy tour in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, he finished his formal education by completing his Ph.D. at UNC Chapel Hill. Edgerton is the author of ten novels, a book of advice, a memoir, short stories, and essays. He has been a Guggenheim Fellow and five of his novels have been New York Times Notable Books. He is a member of the Fellowship of Southern Writers and is the Thomas S. Kenan III Distinguished Professor of Creative Writing at UNC Wilmington.
