UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Reading, Reception
Union University
February 27 @ 2 p.m.
32nd Annual Creative Writing Workshop Reading at Union University.
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Bookclubs
Bookclubs all across the world have fallen in love with Courtney's novels, which offer groups an opportunity to talk about aging, family secrets and the importance of place, guilt, and parenting. Contact Courtney directly if you'd like her to attend your bookclub (either virtually or in person).
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In Conversation
Before becoming a writer and teacher, Courtney worked as a journalist where she learned the art of turning an interview into a conversation. Her discussions with contemporary writers explore the complexities of their work, the craft of writing, and what it means to participate in our literary community.
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Speaking
Courtney’s fiction explores themes of family, religion, and parenting. Her nonfiction is focused on matriarchy and intergenerational relationships. She has more than ten years of experience teaching creative writing to all ages. As Editor-in-Chief of the Pinch, she is knowledgeable about publishing.
Selected Past Events
Speaking
One Mouth, Two Ears, Ten Fingers: Telling, Hearing and Writing a Story
Tennessee
Speaking
Litercial: Authors, Agents, Reviewers Discuss the Mashup of Commercial and Literary Fiction
Minneapolis, MN