NYS Writers InstituteMar 26, 20205 minDispatches from 'solitary confinement' in a local nursing homeDonald Black, 97-year-old World War II vet and Writers Institute contributor, contemplates the coronavirus pandemic in isolation in a...
NYS Writers InstituteMar 23, 20204 minParenting college students in the age of COVID-19Dr. B. Janet Hibbs, bestselling psychologist and renowned expert on adolescent mental health, emailed us an original and (as yet)...
NYS Writers InstituteMar 20, 20203 minA Q&A with author Charles Brandt and a Q for youWe've been in touch with Charles Brandt, author of the book that provides the basis for Martin Scorcese's recent film, "The Irishman,"...
NYS Writers InstituteMar 19, 20203 minCoronavirus and quarantine, strength and songBefore being named director of the NYS Writers Institute in 2017, Paul Grondahl worked as a reporter at the Albany Times Union where he...
NYS Writers InstituteMar 18, 20203 minThe Irish tradition at the NYS Writers InstituteSt. Patrick's Day was a subdued event this year. Social distancing meant no parades, parties, celebrations. Not even a book reading....
NYS Writers InstituteMar 15, 20203 minA post from Mark NepoFrom Paul Grondahl: Mark Nepo, bestselling author of 20 books, a graduate of the University at Albany, and a frequent guest on Oprah...
NYS Writers InstituteMar 13, 20201 minIn these days of social isolation, which book are you most looking forward to reading?