New & Noteworthy
March Member Reading
Terry Selucky and Rebecca Donner shared their outstanding work at Paragraph's March 28 member reading. Click through for photos of the event.
Posted June 28, 2009 at 10:23 PM | Comments (0)
Another Agent Success Story
In this installment of our occasional series we catch up with Margot Berwin, author of Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire, whose career blossomed after a Paragraph event.
Posted June 8, 2009 at 3:19 PM | Comments (0)
February Member Reading
On February 27th KGB hosted a spectacular reading, featuring Paragraph members Michael Hyde and Sarah Micklem. Check out the shots from the event.
Posted June 5, 2009 at 10:42 AM | Comments (0)
A Match Made at Paragraph
You've seen the ads for Paragraph's agent roundtables. Maybe you've attended one or two. But did you know that several Paragraph members have signed with agents they met at roundtables - agents who went on to sell their books? Nancy Mauro and Helen Simonson share their success stories here.
Posted April 28, 2009 at 2:20 PM | Comments (0)
January Member Reading
Paragraph's first monthly member reading series of 2009 took place January 16th at the famed KGB bar. Susan Stellin and Taylor Larsen shared some outstanding pieces, and the attendees shared great company.
Posted February 16, 2009 at 3:19 PM | Comments (0)
Adam Chromy & Jamie Brenner
On January 7th, agents Jamie Brenner and Adam Chromy of the Artists and Artisans Literary Management Company volunteered their time for an Agents Roundtable at Paragraph. They discussed their jobs and specialties and answered members' questions.
Posted February 15, 2009 at 3:47 PM | Comments (0)
Paragraph Holiday Party
Paragraph's annual Holiday Party rocked the space on December 18. There were cookies, there was wine, there were festive lights draped on virtually every solid object. The Holiday Fairy and Santa Claus wished the merry revelers good cheer. The only disappointment was that Christmas can't come more than once a year.
Posted February 14, 2009 at 2:19 PM | Comments (0)
Richard Todd & Andrew Sean Greer
On September 12, Paragraph was privileged to host a reading by writers Richard Todd and Andrew Sean Greer at Clay. Richard is the author of the much-praised literary memoir The Thing Itself. Andrew (pictured below) authored the bestselling novel The Story of a Marriage. Both have received wide recognition for their work, and their September reading proved why.
Posted December 13, 2008 at 12:22 PM | Comments (0)
July Member Reading
Do you remember July? Do you remember popsicles, happy hour drinks outdoors and trash that didn't freeze solid in the gutters? Then you might also remember the wildly entertaining evening of July 25 at KGB, featuring readings by Paragraph members Bob Smith and Patrick Ryan. Here Patrick and Lila talk shop just before the magic starts.
Posted December 12, 2008 at 2:39 PM | Comments (0)
Deeply Betrayed by the Cubicle Gods
By Josie Glausiusz
Humans are territorial beasts, and so, it seems, are members of Paragraph. Myself, I like to sit in the same cubicle every time I come here: the one beside the dusty ladder leading to the roof, under the "emergency exit" sign and facing the open space. The light from the skylight shines on me, and the presence of someone curled up in a comfy chair seems sociable and soothing (unless they start snoring). Given a choice, I’d decorate my designated spot with a few family photographs and a clinging plant. Alas, there are days when some inconsiderate soul sits in "my" cubicle before I can claim it, and I am forced to skulk in a dark and claustrophobic corner.