Tag Archives: MFA in Writing

Jennifer McGaha in Conversation with Katherine Scott Crawford

Posted on January 11, 2023 by scout2011

I’m delighted to announce that on Wednesday, February 1 at 6:00 PM, I’ll be in (Zoom) conversation with my friend, fellow Brevardian, outdoorswoman, author, Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Writing alum, and warrior of the adjunct professor trenches: … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Will Shakespeare … whoever you are

Posted on April 23, 2020 by scout2011

My apologies, dear friends and readers, for being so absent. I was not the most frequent of communicators before Covid-19 sent all our lives into a tailspin, and now, well … we all know what now is. My creative life … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged amwriting, books, Clemson University, CNF, College of Charleston, coronavirus, Covid-19, creative nonfiction, English department, English major, essay, happy birthday Shakespeare, Katherine Scott Crawford, life, MA in English, MFA, MFA in Writing, op ed, Shakespeare a woman, Shakespeare's birthday, The Complete Works of Shakespeare, thoughts, Vermont College of Fine Arts, William Shakespeare, words words words, writer, writing life | Leave a comment

First Book Love, Book Clubs & Tea Towels

Posted on March 26, 2019 by scout2011

I believe I’ve mentioned before my undying love of book clubs. Since my debut historical novel, Keowee Valley, was published waaaayyyy back in 2012, I’ve met with dozens of book clubs to talk about it. These “meetings” never fail to … Continue reading →

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New column: “Graduation stirs many emotions”

Posted on May 12, 2016 by scout2011

This week’s column in The Greenville News is about graduation, ceremony–marking the moments in our lives–change, and moving on. To read, click here. (And sorry for the strange link: The newspaper usually puts it up online, but for some reason … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ceremony, college, columnist, grad school, graduation, high school, Katherine Scott Crawford, life, life moments, MFA in Writing, newspaper column, parenting, The Greenville News, VCFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts, writing | Leave a comment

Recap from the 2nd Annual Novel Retreat at the Vermont College of Fine Arts

Posted on May 29, 2015 by scout2011

This week I returned from six days in Montpelier, Vermont, at the 2nd Annual Novel Retreat located on the campus of the Vermont College of Fine Arts. I attended the Retreat both as a participant, and as the graduate assistant to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2nd Annual Novel Retreat, Clint McCown, Connie May Fowler, David Anthony Durham, dorm life, graduate assistant, Green Mountains, Green Vermont, Katherine Scott Crawford, MFA in Writing, Montpelier, novel retreat, state house, Thomas Christopher Green, VCFA, Vermont, Vermont College of Fine Arts, writers readings, writing, writing prompts, writing retreat | 1 Comment

Being an Adjunct Professor Isn’t for Sissies

Posted on December 16, 2014 by scout2011

This coming Fall (2015) will mark my 10th year teaching English at the small, private, liberal arts college in North Carolina that I love. I teach among colleagues and writers I like and admire. Every semester I devote my time, … Continue reading →

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Literary Pilgrimmage Day 4: MFA Graduation & We Hit the Road!

Posted on October 3, 2014 by scout2011

It’s laughable how long it’s taking me to post about my literary pilgrimmage through New England and on down the east coast back to Western North Carolina. Especially considering it happened in JULY. But such is life. Here are the links … Continue reading →

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Literary Pilgrimage Day 3: Hiking Mt. Holyoke & on to Vermont

Posted on August 20, 2014 by scout2011

It’s taking me a while to get these posts about my Literary & History Pilgrimage done, and for that I apologize. My newly-minted five year-old starts kindergarten next week, I start teaching my college students again this week, and my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Connecticut River, Hadley, hiking, historical fiction, Katherine Scott Crawford, literary pilgrimage, literary research, Massachusetts, MFA in Writing, Mount Holyoke, Mt. Holyoke College, new novel, Summit House, VCFA, Vermont, view from Summit House | Leave a comment

Literary Pilgrimage, Day 2: Orchard House, Dickinson Museum, Mt. Holyoke

Posted on July 23, 2014 by scout2011

Whew. Let me say that again. Whew. I am home, finally, after an almost three-week trip up to New England and back again. In that time I took a two-day novel research trip to Massachusetts, attended my last residency as … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 18th century, Amherst, Concord, Connie May Fowler, Deerfield, Dickinson Museum, Emily Dickinson, Hadley, hiking Mt. Holyoke, Historic Deerfield, Katherine Scott Crawford, King Philip's War, literary pilgrimage, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, Massachusetts, MFA in Writing, Mount Holyoke College, Mt. Holyoke, New England, novel research, Orchard House, Ralph Waldo Emerson, rental car, road trip, The Evergreens, VCFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts | 2 Comments

Friday Stuff: New Column & Upcoming Literary Road Trip

Posted on June 20, 2014 by scout2011

Hi, all! My new column is up at The Greenville News. This one’s all about fatherhood–and is especially for fathers of daughters. Read it here. In other news, on Monday things get wild in my world. I’m headed … Continue reading →

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