Wonderful Writing Conference

This is a bit overdue, but what a wonderful writing conference held at URI ( its third annual Ocean State Writing Conference) a few weeks back. Terrific talent, wonderful workshops, and great gossip ( not really, I just wanted to alliterate). But really, a ray or rather many rays of much needed light on this tiny corner of humanity. Patricia Smith was a delight for the featured reader, I think she sold out her books and, more importantly, made us all fall in love with her wordplay. The food was delicious, especially the cheese, crackers, and fruit for the late afternoon. Thanks to the great team who puts this together: our muse Peter Covino, Clea Liquard ( what would we do without her? and she dresses so well!) Tatiana and Shannon -- a great big thank you!