Recently, I had the chance to chat with Anna Sortino, a DePaul MAWP alumni whose first novel, Give Me a Sign, is being published at Penguin Random House. Anna shared some insights on graduating, shed some light on her process, and expressed what it was like representing Deaf culture. Give Me a Sign comes out…Continue reading An Interview with Anna Sortino, Author of “Give Me a Sign”
Category: Alum Interviews
Call For Submissions: Ex Libris!
Ex Libris is taking submissions! We are looking to feature book reviews and interviews with alumni and faculty, written by current students. Have an idea, or a piece already written? Email Zach Sharp @ rsharp5@depaul.edu. Thanks, Zach
Recording of Visiting Writers Series ft. Two MAWP Alum
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Alum Book Review! At the End of the World, Turn Left by Zhanna Slor
A DePaul MAWP alum wrote a book! And it comes out this month! Wow, we are so thrilled to celebrate Zhanna Slor and her debut novel, At the End of the World, Turn Left. Read the full review here.
MAWP Alum Profile: Author Zhanna Slor
This year’s Ex-Libris correspondent, Anna Gerwig, sat down (on Zoom) with MAWP alum Zhanna Slor to discuss the winding path of books, writing advice, and her debut novel, At the End of the World, Turn Left, the cover of which features one of her very own oil paintings. Click the image to open and read.
Alum Profile: MAWP Meredith Boe
This autumn quarter Ex Libris correspondent Eric Canan sat down with MAWP alum Meredith Boe to dicuss life post-DePaul, paying the bills, and her recently published chapbook, What City. Alum Profile: Meredith Boe Since graduating from DePaul’s MAWP program in 2013, Meredith Boe has settled into a groove she can be proud of. She…Continue reading Alum Profile: MAWP Meredith Boe
Student Profile: MAWP Eric Houghton
This Autumn Quarter Ex Libris correspondent Matt Adams sat down with MAWP and graduate assistant Eric Houghton for an interview. The human interest piece that follows is an elegantly written celebration of Eric’s unique path to DePaul and passionate study. Ex Libris hopes students can take a moment out of their busy finals schedules to appreciate the…Continue reading Student Profile: MAWP Eric Houghton
Interview with MAE Alumnus Carolyn Rudinsky, Communications Coordinator for Gads Hill Center
Ex Libris contributor Matt Adams recently interviewed MAE alumnus Carolyn Rudinsky. Carolyn graduated from DePaul in June 2015 and now works as a Communications Coordinator for Gads Hill Center, an educational non-profit based in Pilsen. Here, Carolyn offers her insights into what inspired her to pursue opportunities in the non-profit sector and how she leveraged her connections…Continue reading Interview with MAE Alumnus Carolyn Rudinsky, Communications Coordinator for Gads Hill Center
Ex Libris’s Matt Adams Interviews DePaul Alumni Kristen FitzPatrick
Author and DePaul alumni Kristin FitzPatrick’s debut novel, My Pulse is an Earthquake hit bookshelves in September. The book is a collection of short stories revolving around the themes of loss, grief, heartache and, ultimately, redemption. Ex Libris’s Mathew Adams was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to read Kristin’s book and talk with her about writing…Continue reading Ex Libris’s Matt Adams Interviews DePaul Alumni Kristen FitzPatrick