Deb Olin Unferth is the author of seven books, including the novels Earth 7 and Barn 8 (currently in development for film by Searchlight Pictures); the memoir Revolution; two story collections; and the graphic novel I, Parrot. Her writing has appeared in over fifty magazines and journals, including Harper’s, The Paris Review, and Granta. Unferth has received Guggenheim and Creative Capital fellowships, among other awards, and is a professor at UT Austin, where she teaches for the Michener Center. She also directs Pen City Writers, a creative-writing program at a south Texas penitentiary.

 

After the reading, Unferth will participate in a moderated discussion on writing and publishing. Q&A to follow. Light refreshments will be served.

 

Co-sponsored by the CLA and the English Department's Specialization in Publishing.

 

Books available for purchase and signing courtesy of Subterranean Books.