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Casey Plett at the University of Louisville w/ Introduction by Adam Yeich by UofLCreativeWriting

Garth Greenwell at 2019 Writers' Block Festival w/ Introduction by Ian Stansel by UofLCreativeWriting

Mary Ann Samyn at the University of Louisville w/ Introduction by Kristi Maxwell by UofLCreativeWriting

On April 4, 2019, the Creative Writing department at the University of Louisville hosted a Faculty / Student Reading. First, graduate teaching assistant Brent Coughenour reads from his story "Astro World," followed by faculty member V. Joshua Adams reading from his chapbook COLD AFFECTIONS in addition to new work, and concluding with faculty member Kristi Maxwell reading her poem "To Insist on the 'Someness' of Every Assemblage" from her collection BRIGHT AND HURTLESS.

Brent and Nicole sit down with author and University of Louisville assistant professor of English, Kristi Maxwell. Brent, Nicole, and Kristi discuss her latest collection, BRIGHT AND HURTLESS, as well as the process of giving public readings, using creative writing in the classroom, wordplay, and Cleveland, Tennessee. Purchase Kristi's BRIGHT AND HURTLESS (Ahsahta Press) from your local independent bookstore! Follow the hosts on Twitter: @brentcoughenour @nicoledgn

Amy Parker, recipient of the 2018 Calvino Prize, reads her award-winning story "Pica Ceremony(for feeding the hungry ghosts)" at the 47th Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture since 1900 on February 22, 2019. Purchase Amy Parker's 2016 collection of linked short stories BEASTS AND CHILDREN at Carmichael's Bookstore (or your local bookstore!) and look for "Pica Ceremony (for feeding the hungry ghosts)" in this spring's twelfth issue of UofL's AWP-award winning journal Miracle Monocle.

Hosts Brent Coughenour and Nicole Dugan are joined by Andi Pignato, Madelyn Hagan, and Matt Andres, student editors for the eleventh issue of Miracle Monocle, to discuss all things MM. The editors give insight into the changes that Monocle has undergone since becoming a biannual journal, and tell us a little bit about what’s in store for Issue 12 in Spring 2019. Read Issue 11 of Miracle Monocle here: louisville.edu/miraclemonocle. Follow the hosts (and guests!) on Twitter: @brentcoughenour @nicoledgn @theMLAndres

Author Maggie Smith, the final visiting author for the Fall 2018 William and Anne Axton Reading Series, reads new poetry and poems from her collection GOOD BONES (Tupelo Press, 2017) on November 10, 2018 at the Writer's Block Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Smith is introduced by the University of Louisville's Director of Creative Writing Kiki Petrosino.

Wendy Xu reads from PHRASIS, YOU ARE NOT DEAD, and from poetry in-progress on October 18, 2018 as part of the University of Louisville's Axton Reading Series.

Brent and Nicole are joined (live and in-person!) by Wendy Xu, author and visiting Axton reader at the University of Louisville. Listen as Wendy discusses her latest collection of poetry, PHRASIS, the struggle of author-as-narrator, the color blue, linguistic disjunction, and THE SOPRANOS. Purchase Wendy's PHRASIS, and her first collection YOU ARE NOT DEAD from your local independent bookstore! For more information on Wendy and her work, visit her website https://www.wendy-xu.com.

Leah Stewart reads from her novel WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT CHARLIE OUTLAW on September 27, 2018 as part of the University of Louisville's Axton Reading Series.

Brent is joined by Leah Stewart, a novelist and the first reader for the University of Louisville's Fall 2018 Axton Reading Series. Brent and Leah talk about her latest novel, WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT CHARLIE OUTLAW, as well as interiority in fiction, the power of an omniscient narrator, the influence of 90s cult television shows, and Mayfield, Kentucky. Purchase Leah's WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT CHARLIE OUTLAW at your local independent bookstore!

Brent and Nicole are joined by Sarah Anne Strickley, a professor of creative writing at the University of Louisville and the editor-in-chief of Miracle Monocle, to discuss her debut short story collection FALL TOGETHER. Topics of conversation include the process of re-telling in short fiction, the importance of perspective when crafting a story, and ranch dressing. Order Sarah's book from Carmichael's Bookstore (https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/book/9781642049176) and check out her website www.sarahannestrickley.com. Contact the hosts via Twitter and e-mail! @nicoledgn @brentcoughenour tbawithbrentandnicole@gmail.com

Brent and Nicole sit down with author Silas House on the day of the release of his latest book, SOUTHERNMOST. Silas, Brent, and Nicole talk about feeling nervous before publication dates, the long writing process of this novel in particular, the power of music when developing character, and much more. Order Silas' book from Carmichael's Bookstore (https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/book/9781616206253) and follow him on Twitter at @silasdhouse. Contact the hosts via Twitter and e-mail! @nicoledgn @brentcoughenour tbawithbrentandnicole@gmail.com

On the season finale of the Miracle Monocle podcast, Nicole and Brent put a bow on Issue X and their experiences as editors. Stick around to listen to readings by Sarah Gorham, Kristi Maxwell, Kayla Rae Whitaker, and Jessica Newman, recorded at the Issue X launch party.

Graduate students Brent Coughenour and Nicole Dugan interview author and chef Edward Lee in advance of the release of his new book "Buttermilk Graffiti." Brent and Nicole ask Edward about his writing process, the themes of identity and appropriation in the book, and octopus bacon. Get Edward Lee's "Buttermilk Graffiti" through Carmichael's Bookstore (https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com) and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @chefedwardlee. Contact the hosts via Twitter! @nicoledgn @brentcoughenour

Brent and Nicole sit down to interview Jos Charles, the last Axton Reader in the 2017-18 series. Jos, Brent, and Nicole talk about Jos’ poetry, humanity’s never-ending struggle to achieve happiness, David Cronenberg’s “The Fly,” and a hypothetical novel about a metaphorical boat.

Jos Charles reads her poetry at the University of Louisville as a part of the Axton Reading Series on March 29, 2018.

Miracle Monocle editors Brent Coughenour and Nicole Dugan give an update on the progress of the journal and are then joined by poet Tess Taylor. The three discuss Tess' work, the submission process, becoming comfortable with one's own writing, and the benefits of going on a cross-country road trip.

Join Brent Coughenour and Nicole Dugan, the graduate editors of UofL's online literary journal 'Miracle Monocle,' as they introduce a new series of episodes. Later, Brent is joined by Iva Moore and Shelby Brown, two of the undergraduate editors of 'Monocle,' and they recap the Kristen Radtke reading

Tess Taylor reads her poetry at the University of Louisville as a part of the Axton Reading Series on March 1, 2018.

Kristen Radtke reads at the University of Louisville as a part of the Axton Reading Series on February 11, 2018.

Ian Stansel reads from his new book, The Last Cowboys of San Geronimo, at the University of Louisville.

Sarah Gorham and Jeff Skinner read at the University of Louisville as a part of the Axton Reading Series on October 19, 2017.

Aisha Sabatini Sloan reads at the University of Louisville as a part of the Axton Reading Series on September 28, 2017.

Kim Brooks reads her work at the University of Louisville, preceded by Stephanie McNamara reading her sonnet, winner of Sonnets on a Sunday.

Michael Garriga reads at the University of Louisville as a part of the Axton Reading Series on March 2, 2017.

Ryan Ridge reads from "Echo Park," the winning entry of the 2016 Calvino Contest on February 24, 2017.

Lauren Groff reads her fiction at The Tim Faulkner Gallery at the Writer's Block Festival on November 5, 2016.

Merritt Tierce reads at the University of Louisville's Fall Axton Series on October 20, 2016.

Poet TJ Jarrett, author of the two collections Ain't No Grave and Zion, reads a selection of poetry for the Axton Reading series. The reading is followed by a Q&A. Introduction by Prof. Kiki Petrosino. April 7th, 2016.

Nick Greer reads from his Calvino prize-winning chapbook Glass City; followed by a Q&A. Introduction by Kiki Petrosino. February 19th, 2016.

Mat Johnson reads from his novel Loving Day; followed by a Q&A. Introduction by Kiki Petrosino. February 19th, 2016.

The fourth and final reader for the University of Louisville's Fall 2015 Axton Reading series. Adam Johnson reads "Nirvana" from his National Book Award-winning collection Fortune Smiles. The reading is the keynote of the 2015 Writer's Block Festival and is followed by a Q&A. Nov. 14th, 2015.

All the Creative Writing hits from Spring 2015: Axton Series readings by Michelle Latiolais, Nick Flynn and Paul Griner, and Miracle Monocle's Spring 2015 issue launch reading.

All the Creative Writing hits from Spring 2015: Axton Series readings by Michelle Latiolais, Nick Flynn and Paul Griner, and Miracle Monocle's Spring 2015 issue launch reading.

All the Creative Writing hits from Spring 2015: Axton Series readings by Michelle Latiolais, Nick Flynn and Paul Griner, and Miracle Monocle's Spring 2015 issue launch reading.

The third reader for the Fall 2015 Axton Reading series at the University of Louisville. Dan Rosenberg reads from his poetry collections "cadabra" and "Thigh's Hollow." The reading is followed by a Q&A. Oct. 29th, 2015.

The second reader for the Fall 2015 Axton Reading series at the University of Louisville. Frank X Walker reads both new work and from his collection Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers. The reading is followed by a Q&A. October 8th, 2015.

The first reader for the Fall 2015 Axton Reading series at the University of Louisville. Charles McLeod reads "Edge Boys" from his collection National Treasures. The reading is followed by a Q&A. Sept. 17th, 2015.