Poet Clare L. Martin reads from new work Tuesday at Black Cafe
Former Louisiana poet laureate Darrell Bourque wrote of the new collection: “The poems in Clare Martin’s 'Seek the Holy Dark' will keep. They are salt.”
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On the Spot: Michael Tisserand
The author of ‘The Kingdom of Zydeco’ talks about the book, its reissue and who will next wear the crown.
Six UL Press titles up for literary awards
The books range from a fable for children to a short-story collection, photography books and a biography of Clifton Chenier.
UL Press offers new titles for the holidays
Its holiday book sale is Tuesday, Dec. 1 — a chance to stock up on gifts or round out the personal collection.
Here's an exclusive excerpt from "Way Down in Louisiana: Clifton Chenier, Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop Music" by Todd Mouton, one of 2015's best books.
10 questions for Joshua Clegg Caffery
His new collection of poems, "In the Creole Twilight," celebrates the oral traditions of Louisiana.
Book review: ‘The Most Dangerous Animal of All'
Baton Rouge businessman goes in search of his biological father and finds a serial killer instead. Author Gary L. Stewart, who believes his biological father is the notorious Zodiac killer, will be...
103,000 Words and Counting … Book Signings
The story of publishing my story [Editor's note: Krista Richmond is the online engagement manager for United Way of Acadiana and the author of the recently published novel Spotlight. Join us each...
103,000 Words and Counting … Book Signing
The story of publishing my story [Editor's note: Krista Richmond is the online engagement manager for United Way of Acadiana and the author of the recently published novel Spotlight. Join us each...
103,000 Words and Counting …Teasers
The story of publishing my story [Editor's note: Krista Richmond is the online engagement manager for United Way of Acadiana and the author of the recently published novel Spotlight. Join us each...
103,000 Words and Counting: Parties and publishing
The story of publishing my story [Editor's note: Krista Richmond is the online engagement manager for United Way of Acadiana and the author of the recently published novel Spotlight. Join us each...
103,000 Words and Counting: The Big Day
The book arrives [Editor's note: Krista Richmond is the online engagement manager for United Way of Acadiana and the author of the recently published novel Spotlight. Join us each Monday for a glimpse...
103,000 Words and Counting: Cover Story
The story of publishing my story [Editor's note: Krista Richmond is the online engagement manager for United Way of Acadiana and the author of the soon-to-be published novel Spotlight. Join us each...
103,000 Words and Counting: The great edit
The story behind the story [Editor's note: Krista Richmond is the online engagement manager for United Way of Acadiana and the author of the soon-to-be published novel Spotlight. Join us each Monday...
103,000 Words and Counting …
The story of publishing my story [Editor's note: Krista Richmond is the online engagement manager for United Way of Acadiana and the author of the soon-to-be published novel Spotlight. Join us each...
Six new books. Local authors. Well done. GAME CHANGERS: THE ROUSING LEGACY OF LOUISIANA SPORTS Marty Mulé A testament to the Bayou State's athletic prowess has been, in recent years anyway, on display...
On Books: Oil & Water, Tout Bec Doux
Oil & Water Outsiders Looking In A new graphic novel plunges into the Gulf of Mexico following the BP oil disaster. But its characters quickly realize their preconceptions about Louisiana are...
On Saturday, April 2 the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation gets by with a little help from its bookish friends. The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) is a non-profit that promotes the...
Award-winning New Orleans writer Patty Friedmann's new book, written pre-Katrina, reveals universal truths. Patty Friedmann understands the real New Orleans, not the simple, overly romanticized...
A dead Cajun musician haunts a marriage in M.A. Harper's new novel. Second marriages come with a lot of baggage. Often, there are unresolved emotional issues that destroyed the first marriage,...
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