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Literary contest open to poetry, fiction and nonfiction
The 2010 New Southerner Literary Contest is open to previously unpublished poetry, fiction and nonfiction from April 1 through October 1. Although the contest theme is open, we are especially interested in work that relates to our mission, which is promoting self-sufficiency, environmental stewardship and local economies. We are also interested in works by writers… »
New Southerner announces ‘James Baker Hall Memorial Prize in Poetry’
New Southerner is pleased to announce the James Baker Hall Memorial Prize in Poetry, an annual award to be offered along with the magazine’s literary prizes in fiction and nonfiction beginning this fall.
Hall, who died June 25 at his home near Sadieville, Kentucky, was slated to serve as final judge in poetry for this year’s… »
Hundreds memorialize James Baker Hall
By JOHN CHEVES
Lexington Herald-Leader
James Baker Hall’s loved ones said he probably would have laughed through the memorial service held for him Saturday.
Hundreds of people packed the Carnegie Center in Lexington’s Gratz Park for Hall, who died June 25 at age 74, after a long illness. They listened again to his stories and poetry, looked anew… »
Memorial for James Baker Hall
Beloved writer, teacher and photographer James Baker Hall died June 25 at his home near Sadieville, Kentucky. Hall, 74, was prolific as both a writer and a visual artist, publishing widely in both arenas. He graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1957, earned a master of arts at Stanford, and taught at several universities… »
Final Judges for Literary Contest
We are pleased to announce the final judges of poetry, fiction and nonfiction for our 2009 Literary Contest (listed below). New Southerner’s editorial advisory board and staff members will determine finalists in each category. Final judges will select winners and runners-up. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2009. Click here for Contest Guidelines. We… »
Through a Poet’s Lens:
James Baker Hall’s photographs on exhibit at 21c Museum
By KIMBERLY ELLEN ANDERSON
Until April’s end, connoisseurs of both visual and written art can witness how a renowned writer sees the dreamy morning landscapes of rural Kentucky or the humble, rustic and brilliant personalities of the state’s authors, such as Wendell Berry and Bobbie Ann Mason.
James Baker Hall, author of The Mother on the Other… »
James Baker Hall Exhibit & Poetry Reading
To celebrate the final weeks of the exhibition Photo/Synthesis: James Baker Hall and National Poetry Month, 21c Museum in Louisville, Ky., is hosting a poetry reading featuring Mary Ann Taylor-Hall, Brett Eugene Ralph and Richard Taylor on Thursday, April 2. A reception begins at 7 p.m., with readings in the Atrium Gallery at 7:30 p.m.
The… »
