English, Department of

GCSU's Creative Writing Program Visiting Writers Series presents Michael Garriga, with students Michael Sevcik & Kai Beck.

Event Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Michael Garriga holds a BA from the University of Louisville and a Ph.D. from FSU, where he served as editor of The Southeast Review. He is co-founder and editor of Fiction Southeast, an online journal dedicated to short fiction. Along with Dr. Sharon Kubasak, he serves as faculty advisor for BW's student-run journal, The Mill. He has been published in Esquire, Southern Review, New Letters, Oxford American and elsewhere. Most recently, a story from his collection, The Book of Duels...

English professor named Georgia Author of the Year for Poetry

News Story Friday, August 22, 2025

By Gil PoundAssociate professor of English Laura Newbern’s writing prowess earned her recognition as a 2025 Georgia Author of the Year. Published last year, her book of poetry titled “A Night in the Country” won in the Georgia Writers Association’s full-length poetry category."It’s nice to have the recognition for the book,” Newbern said. “But it’s also personally meaningful because I’ve lived in Georgia a long time, as did ancestors on both sides of my family.”Written over the course...

Creative Writing Faculty Reading – Thursday, Aug. 28, at Black Box Theater

Announcement Thursday, August 21, 2025

As the semester begins, the Creative Writing Program invites you to join us for an evening to celebrate our faculty at the Fall 2025 Faculty Reading on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Black Box Theater, 137 W. Hancock St. (behind the Barnes & Noble — turn into the alley before the marquee if walking from campus).We’re proud to share the work of writers who, among their many publications and honors, continue to reach national and international audiences.This evening will honor...

Creative Writing Faculty Reading – Thursday, Aug. 28, at Black Box Theater