2010 Writers’ Harvest

Three renowned local writers will read from their work at a benefit reading hosted by Ohio University’s Program in Creative Writing, at 7:30pm, Oct. 14th in the Baker Center Theater, with a reception following in the alcove outside the theater. The benefit is part of Writers Harvest, the nation’s largest reading series working to help fight hunger.

Joan Connor is a recipient of the AWP award for her short story collection, History Lessons and the RiverTeeth award for her collection of essays, The World Before Mirrors. Her two earlier collections of stories are: We Who Live Apart and Here On Old Route 7. She is a professor of creative writing at Ohio University.

Erik Ramsey is head of the BFA Playwriting Program at Ohio University. His plays have been workshopped and produced around the country, and several of his short works have been published by Samuel French and Dramatic Publishing. His latest play, Lions Lost in Translation, has been developed, read and workshopped at numerous regional theaters.

John Thorndike is the author of the memoir The Last of His Mind, published in 2009 by Ohio University/Swallow Press. He is also the author of two novels, Anna Delaney's Child and The Potato Baron, and a previous memoir, Another Way Home. He lives in Athens, Ohio.

All proceeds from the $5 admission donation will go to the Southeastern Ohio Food Bank’s Second Harvest, a food distribution program serving Athens, Hocking, Perry, Vinton, Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, Morgan and Washington counties. Donations will be accepted in various locations throughout the week.

Please direct questions about the event to the Special Programs Office, Lindley 242, 593-4181.

Questions concerning larger donations to the Second Harvest Foodbank should be directed to Marilyn Sloan at 800-385-6813 or 740-385-6813.