Arts & Culture
UTSA’s J.R. Helton Files ‘Dispatches from the Working Class’
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The National Book Review lists San Antonio author J.R. Helton’s new memoir “Bad Jobs and Poor Decisions” as one of “Five Hot Books.”
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Author Kevin McIlvoy to Lead Creative Writing Workshop in San Antonio
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Gemini Ink is hosting author Kevin McIlvoy for a two-day intensive writing workshop, a reading, and a reception Oct. 20-22.
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Pablo Miguel Martínez: A San Antonio Poet and Latinx Author
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In addition to his writing and work in the nonprofit sector, Martínez has taught English and creative writing at Our Lady of the Lake University.
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Gemini Ink Writers Conference Evokes Change Through Writing
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Part of the writing process expressed throughout the conference was to share writing because sharing experience builds communities and advocacy.
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Poet Patricia Spears Jones: Fever, Bones, and Breath
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The theme for this summer’s conference is “Writing for Change” and Jones will be adding her rich poetic background to the three days of programming.
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The Writer’s Desk: Where Helena María Viramontes Finds Her Inspiration
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Gemini Ink spoke with Viramontes about best writing practices, creative inspiration, and her forthcoming workshop in San Antonio.
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‘Writing for Change’ at the Second Annual Gemini Ink Writers Conference
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Attendees can explore this year’s theme, “Writing for Change,” in a variety of panels, workshops, readings, and a small press book fair.
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‘The Writers Desk’ with Spoken Word Poet Ariana Brown
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An unflinching poet and SA native, Brown is not afraid to foreground the more contentious issues of our times in her dynamic spoken word performances.
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South Texas Writers to Gather to #WriteOurDemocracy
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Writers Resist SATX will bring together more than 100 South Texas writers for a mass reading as part of a communal joining of diverse voices and viewpoints.
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El Día del Guajolote: A Chicana Fable for Thanksgiving
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Just in time for Thanksgiving, San Antonio-based author Regina Moya serves up her third novel, El Día del Guajolote.