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Not for Reproduction Copyright 2008 QNotes Not for ReproductionQ - L I V I N GTake it home, oh, greatNorth Carolina writers!c o p r i g h tGREENVILLE — The Joyner Library’s and the Prix Charles Brisset, given by theEastern North Carolina Literary Homecoming French Academy of Physicians. It alsowill be held Sept. 26-27, bringing highlyreceived a special citation from the Ernestacclaimed writers to the East CarolinaHemingway Foundation as one of three finalistsfor the PEN/Hemingway Award. Also setUniversity (ECU) campus to nourish and revitalizethe creative spirit.in eastern North Carolina, his second novel,The Homecoming features panel discussions,workshop presentations and music. It Lesbian and Bisexual Literature from the“Dream Boy,” won the 1996 Award for Gay,provides opportunitiesAmerican Library Association and a finalistfor guests to both hearfor the Lambda Literary Award. Otherfrom authors and participatein informalLamda finalists are his novel “Comfort and2 0Joy” and his collection0of plays,“Mr.8discussions.Universe,” and his first fantasy novel,“KirithThis year, 10 awardwinningwriters rootedthe Science Fiction/Horror category.Kirin,” won the Lambda Literary Award inin the history, literature,Three panel discussions held onand culture of EasternSaturday include:North Carolina will• Inspiring Social Awareness for Youngershare their experiencesReaders, led by children’s author Eloisewith Homecoming attendees. Authors include Greenfield and young-adult writer Shelia P.Clyde Edgerton, University of NorthMoses;Carolina-Wilmington professor, author, musicianand humorist; Margaret Maron, mystery through Poetry,Fiction,and Drama panel• Locating Self: Exploring Social Issueswriter and winner of all four major mysterydiscussion, co-facilitatedby author/poetawards for her book,“Bootlegger’sDaughter;” Bland Simpson,cProfessor ofo pPratt andr i g h tEnglish at the University of North Carolina-novelist/dramatistChapel Hill (UNC-CH) and member of theGrimsley; andband, the Red Clay Ramblers; Shelia P. Moses,• Whodunit?Coretta Scott King Honor winner for herEnvironmentalnovel,“The Legend of Buddy Bush;” andConcerns inDoris Betts, UNC-CH Alumni DistinguishedMystery Novels,Professor of English and nationallyrenownedauthor.writers Wandafeaturing mysteryThis year’s event makes use of colloquiums,providing a more personal interactionMargaret Maron.Canada andbetween audience members and artists.Pratt’s “The Dirt She Ate,” received the 2003Workshops include:Lambda Literary Award for Poetry.• Playing with the Facts:cExpressing the MessageoOn Friday night,pBetts will be presentedrwithi g h tthrough Genre Choice, led by gay author/playwrightJim Grimsley (pictured) and fiction dessert reception will follow.the Roberts Award for Literary Inspiration.Aand non-fiction writer Randall Kenan;Saturday afternoon will feature an author• To Make Revolution Irresistible: Writing, luncheon with readings by Maron.Poetry and Social Issues, featuring poetThis year’s event will culminate SaturdayMinnie Bruce Pratt (pictured); andevening with a keynote address delivered by• A Red Clay Rambler at Lunch at theEdgerton. Most event sessions are free andPiccadilly, with writer/musicians Edgerton open to the public, although some will requireand Simpson.advanced registration.Grimsley was born in Rocky Mount, N.C. For more information, call 252-328-1068,His first novel,“Winter Birds,” won the 1995 email lithomecoming@ecu.edu or visitSue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction, given by www.ecu.edu/lithomecoming. ◗the American Academy of Arts and Letters,2 0 0— compiled by Lainey 8Millenc o p r i g h tSEPTEMBER 20 . 2008 • QNotes 35Not for Reproduction Copyright 2008 QNotes Not for Reproduction