Fragments From Floyd

...appear in public photographs without airbrushing out the blemishes. David St. Lawrence never goes anywhere without his camera, so be prepared to be caught with food in your mouth, bad posture, or carrying a high powered rifle. (He captured Ann in her green barn boots carrying the bear gun last year, for which she has never forgiven him!) He is a true journalist!

Anywho, Dave got some good shots of Robert Morgan, at least, and tells here a bit about last Thursday night's event. It was time well spent, and as he says, one can learn in subtle or powerful ways, just by hanging out with and listening to the stories and the styles of other writers--especially the successful ones. Morgan's Gap Creek sold over 2 million copies. I'd say that qualifies as success.

The grand finale of this speaker's program will be Barbara Kingsolver in September. I notice they have booked the high school auditorium for her evening. Like, maybe they're expecting a crowd?