Writers Series brings variety of authors to ASU
<p>Each year, the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University brings writers of exceptional talent and distinction to the ASU campus for lectures and residencies.</p><separator></separator><p>This year, the list includes poets, novelists and nonfiction writers, each bringing a distinctive voice to their readings and discussions.</p><separator></separator><p>The lineup for 2009-2010 is: Stephen Dobyns, Kimiko Han, Harold Schechter, Francine Prose, Bob Hicok and Charles D'Ambrosio.</p><separator></separator><p>Each writer will give a reading, work with ASU faculty and graduate students, and participate in Public Craft, a casual Q&A session in the Piper Writers House where guests can ask questions about the writer’s career, writing styles and inspirations.</p><separator></separator><p>The schedule is:<br /><b></b></p><separator></separator><p>•<b> Poet and author Stephen Dobyns –</b><br />Wednesday, Sept. 16: 1-2 p.m., Public Craft Q&A, Piper Writers House, Tempe campus</p><separator></separator><p>Thursday, Sept. 17: 7:30 p.m., reading and book signing, Pima Auditorium (Room 230), Memorial Union, Tempe campus</p><separator></separator><p>•<b> Poet Kimiko Hahn and author Harold Schechter – </b><br />Wednesday, Oct. 14: noon-1 p.m., Public Craft Q&A with Harold Schechter, Piper Writers House</p><separator></separator><p>1:30-2:30 p.m., Public Craft Q&A with Kimiko Hahn, Piper Writers House</p><separator></separator><p>7:30 p.m., reading and book signing, Recital Hall School of Music Building, Tempe Campus</p><separator></separator><p> •<b> Novelist Francine Prose – </b></p><separator></separator><p><b><span style="font-weight: normal" class="Apple-style-span">Wednesday, March 3: 7 p.m., reading and book signing, Phoenix Art Museum, Whiteman Hall. Public Craft Q&A – TBA.</span></b></p><separator></separator><p>• <b>Poet Bob Hicok – </b><br />Thursday, March 11: 7:30 p.m., reading and book signing, Recital Hall, School of Music Building, Tempe Campus. Public Craft Q&A – TBA.</p><separator></separator><p>• <b>Author Charles D'Ambrosio – </b><br />Thursday, March 25: 7:30 p.m., reading and book signing, Pima Auditorium (Room 230), Memorial Union, Tempe campus. Public Craft Q&A – TBA.</p><separator></separator><p>All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing, (480) 965-6018 or go to <a href="http://www.asu.edu/piper">www.asu.edu/piper</a>.</p>