NYS Writers Institute
@nyswi.bsky.social
Center for literary arts in New York State, based at the University at Albany. www.nyswritersinstitute.org
Join us at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, for a conversation with
@newyorker.com writer and debut novelist Dennard Dayle. www.nyswritersinstitute.org Free and open to the public.
@newyorker.com writer and debut novelist Dennard Dayle. www.nyswritersinstitute.org Free and open to the public.
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Join us at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, for a conversation with
@newyorker.com writer and debut novelist Dennard Dayle. www.nyswritersinstitute.org Free and open to the public.
@newyorker.com writer and debut novelist Dennard Dayle. www.nyswritersinstitute.org Free and open to the public.
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Just finished rereading William Kennedy's Albany triology and the internet says this magnificent storyteller is still with us. Sure he's not on the internet. Can someone march to his door and slip a note under it thanking him from me and the rest of the planet? Thx much.
November 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Just finished rereading William Kennedy's Albany triology and the internet says this magnificent storyteller is still with us. Sure he's not on the internet. Can someone march to his door and slip a note under it thanking him from me and the rest of the planet? Thx much.
During Wednesday’s all-day (noon to 8 p.m.) marathon reading of William Kennedy’s 1975 novel Legs, we will be collecting cash donations to benefit the Sacred Heart Food Pantry, located at Kennedy’s former parish in North Albany. www.nyswritersinstitute.org/legs
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
During Wednesday’s all-day (noon to 8 p.m.) marathon reading of William Kennedy’s 1975 novel Legs, we will be collecting cash donations to benefit the Sacred Heart Food Pantry, located at Kennedy’s former parish in North Albany. www.nyswritersinstitute.org/legs
We're kicking off November with a special conversation at 7:30 this evening [Monday, Nov. 3] with Sam Tanenhaus, former editor of The New York Times Book Review. Moderated by our very own Paul Grondahl. Details at www.nyswritersinstitute.org
#greatbiography #goodread
#greatbiography #goodread
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We're kicking off November with a special conversation at 7:30 this evening [Monday, Nov. 3] with Sam Tanenhaus, former editor of The New York Times Book Review. Moderated by our very own Paul Grondahl. Details at www.nyswritersinstitute.org
#greatbiography #goodread
#greatbiography #goodread
Today at @albany.edu, Adam Johnson, winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. 4:30 p.m. Tues, Oct 28. nyswritersinstitute.org
October 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Today at @albany.edu, Adam Johnson, winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. 4:30 p.m. Tues, Oct 28. nyswritersinstitute.org
Tuesday at @albany.edu -- Adam Johnson, winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. 4:30 p.m. Tues, Oct 28. www.nyswritersinstitute.org
October 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Tuesday at @albany.edu -- Adam Johnson, winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. 4:30 p.m. Tues, Oct 28. www.nyswritersinstitute.org
In two weeks, on Wed. Nov. 5, join us at Albany Distilling Co. for our marathon reading of William Kennedy's novel "Legs." You can sign up to read or just grab a drink and listen in.
More info at nyswritersinstitute.org/legs
#novels #albany #williamkennedy #literature
More info at nyswritersinstitute.org/legs
#novels #albany #williamkennedy #literature
October 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
In two weeks, on Wed. Nov. 5, join us at Albany Distilling Co. for our marathon reading of William Kennedy's novel "Legs." You can sign up to read or just grab a drink and listen in.
More info at nyswritersinstitute.org/legs
#novels #albany #williamkennedy #literature
More info at nyswritersinstitute.org/legs
#novels #albany #williamkennedy #literature
Join us Thursday at @albany.edu for a special conversation with Michael Luo, @newyorker.com executive editor and author of a landmark work of American history, "Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America." @michaelluo.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Join us Thursday at @albany.edu for a special conversation with Michael Luo, @newyorker.com executive editor and author of a landmark work of American history, "Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America." @michaelluo.bsky.social
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Scott Turow resurrects attorney Rusty Sabich in 'Presumed Guilty' www.timesunion.com/books/articl... @nyswi.bsky.social @northshirebooks.bsky.social
Scott Turow resurrects attorney Rusty Sabich in 'Presumed Guilty'
The author will be on hand Monday, Oct. 20 for appearance with the New York State Writers Institute
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October 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Scott Turow resurrects attorney Rusty Sabich in 'Presumed Guilty' www.timesunion.com/books/articl... @nyswi.bsky.social @northshirebooks.bsky.social
Coming Monday: Scott Turow in conversation with WAMC's Joe Donahue.
7:30 p.m. Monday, October 20
Page Hall - UAlbany Downtown Campus
Books will be sold.
A signing will follow the conversation.
The event is free and open to the public.
www.nyswritersinstitute.org/scottturow
7:30 p.m. Monday, October 20
Page Hall - UAlbany Downtown Campus
Books will be sold.
A signing will follow the conversation.
The event is free and open to the public.
www.nyswritersinstitute.org/scottturow
October 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Coming Monday: Scott Turow in conversation with WAMC's Joe Donahue.
7:30 p.m. Monday, October 20
Page Hall - UAlbany Downtown Campus
Books will be sold.
A signing will follow the conversation.
The event is free and open to the public.
www.nyswritersinstitute.org/scottturow
7:30 p.m. Monday, October 20
Page Hall - UAlbany Downtown Campus
Books will be sold.
A signing will follow the conversation.
The event is free and open to the public.
www.nyswritersinstitute.org/scottturow
Special event: Conversation with André Aciman, the bestselling author of the contemporary classic, Call Me by Your Name, and more recently, Room on the Sea. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16, at UAlbany. nyswritersinstitute.org/andreaciman
October 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Special event: Conversation with André Aciman, the bestselling author of the contemporary classic, Call Me by Your Name, and more recently, Room on the Sea. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16, at UAlbany. nyswritersinstitute.org/andreaciman
One week from today, on Friday, Oct. 17, join us for a special screening and discussion with Bill Morrison and Jamie Kalven. www.nyswritersinstitute.org/incident
October 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
One week from today, on Friday, Oct. 17, join us for a special screening and discussion with Bill Morrison and Jamie Kalven. www.nyswritersinstitute.org/incident
We’re excited to see several past guests will be recognized at the upcoming National Book Awards ceremony on Wednesday, November 19. www.nyswritersinstitute.org/post/2025-na...
October 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We’re excited to see several past guests will be recognized at the upcoming National Book Awards ceremony on Wednesday, November 19. www.nyswritersinstitute.org/post/2025-na...
Join us Wednesday, Oct. 8, for a conversation with a pair of UAlbany alumnae:
Lyn Slater, author of How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon, and
Sari Botton, author of And You May Find Yourself...Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo
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Lyn Slater, author of How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon, and
Sari Botton, author of And You May Find Yourself...Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo
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October 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Join us Wednesday, Oct. 8, for a conversation with a pair of UAlbany alumnae:
Lyn Slater, author of How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon, and
Sari Botton, author of And You May Find Yourself...Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo
www.nyswritersinstitute.org
Lyn Slater, author of How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon, and
Sari Botton, author of And You May Find Yourself...Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo
www.nyswritersinstitute.org
Join us tonight for a delicious conversation with Ruth Reichl and Mark Kurlansky, moderated by Times Union Senior Writer Steve Barnes. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. Details: www.nyswritersinstitute.org/reichl-kurla...
October 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Join us tonight for a delicious conversation with Ruth Reichl and Mark Kurlansky, moderated by Times Union Senior Writer Steve Barnes. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. Details: www.nyswritersinstitute.org/reichl-kurla...
From Times Union Editor Casey Seiler's newsletter:
"... We could be there till dawn talking about Jimmy Kimmel and ABC, Trump and the FCC, Paramount, Warner Bros., AI and a host of other issues..."
7:30 p.m. tonight. www.nyswritersinstitute.org
@timesunion.com
@caseyseiler.bsky.social
@albany.edu
"... We could be there till dawn talking about Jimmy Kimmel and ABC, Trump and the FCC, Paramount, Warner Bros., AI and a host of other issues..."
7:30 p.m. tonight. www.nyswritersinstitute.org
@timesunion.com
@caseyseiler.bsky.social
@albany.edu
September 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
From Times Union Editor Casey Seiler's newsletter:
"... We could be there till dawn talking about Jimmy Kimmel and ABC, Trump and the FCC, Paramount, Warner Bros., AI and a host of other issues..."
7:30 p.m. tonight. www.nyswritersinstitute.org
@timesunion.com
@caseyseiler.bsky.social
@albany.edu
"... We could be there till dawn talking about Jimmy Kimmel and ABC, Trump and the FCC, Paramount, Warner Bros., AI and a host of other issues..."
7:30 p.m. tonight. www.nyswritersinstitute.org
@timesunion.com
@caseyseiler.bsky.social
@albany.edu
TODAY AT UALBANY!
8th Annual Albany Book Festival
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
University at Albany Campus Center West, Uptown Campus
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany NY 12222
All events free and open to the public.
See you there!
www.albanybookfestival.com
8th Annual Albany Book Festival
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
University at Albany Campus Center West, Uptown Campus
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany NY 12222
All events free and open to the public.
See you there!
www.albanybookfestival.com
NYS Writers Institute | Albany Book Festival
The NYS Writers Institute presents the 8th Annual Albany Book Festival Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at the University at Albany.
www.albanybookfestival.com
September 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
TODAY AT UALBANY!
8th Annual Albany Book Festival
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
University at Albany Campus Center West, Uptown Campus
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany NY 12222
All events free and open to the public.
See you there!
www.albanybookfestival.com
8th Annual Albany Book Festival
10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
University at Albany Campus Center West, Uptown Campus
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany NY 12222
All events free and open to the public.
See you there!
www.albanybookfestival.com
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If there was a month in which I would most excited to sit down and talk media news with Ken Auletta, this is that month: Be there Monday for the @nyswi.bsky.social Q&A at Albany's Page Hall, 135 Western Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Topics on my short list: Paramount, Warner Bros., ABC/Disney and more.
Ken Auletta
www.nyswritersinstitute.org
September 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
If there was a month in which I would most excited to sit down and talk media news with Ken Auletta, this is that month: Be there Monday for the @nyswi.bsky.social Q&A at Albany's Page Hall, 135 Western Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Topics on my short list: Paramount, Warner Bros., ABC/Disney and more.
Thanks to our friends at Spotlight News, especially reporter Amaris Ford, for their coverage of Saturday's Albany Book Festival! See you tomorrow!
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NYS Writers Institute to host 8th Annual Albany Book Festival - Spotlight News
Conversation starts here, in the well-traveled hallways and crowded auditoriums of the University at Albany campus. The NYS Writers Institute is set to welcome the community to discuss, learn, and sha...
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September 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Thanks to our friends at Spotlight News, especially reporter Amaris Ford, for their coverage of Saturday's Albany Book Festival! See you tomorrow!
spotlightnews.com/thespot/2025...
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One week from today!
Albany Book Festival
10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
www.albanybookfestival.com
#albany
#518
#books
#writers
#novelists
#poets
#community
Albany Book Festival
10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
www.albanybookfestival.com
#albany
#518
#books
#writers
#novelists
#poets
#community
NYS Writers Institute | Albany Book Festival
The NYS Writers Institute presents the 8th Annual Albany Book Festival Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at the University at Albany.
www.albanybookfestival.com
September 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
One week from today!
Albany Book Festival
10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
www.albanybookfestival.com
#albany
#518
#books
#writers
#novelists
#poets
#community
Albany Book Festival
10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27
www.albanybookfestival.com
#albany
#518
#books
#writers
#novelists
#poets
#community
We celebrate the birthday of Hunter S. Thompson with a sampling of his quotes and videos from his 1997 visit to Albany. nyswritersinstitute.org/post/a-hunte...
#gonzo #huntersthompson #bornOTD #OTD
#gonzo #huntersthompson #bornOTD #OTD
A Hunter S. Thompson sampling on the occasion of his birthday
Born July 18, 1937, Hunter S. Thompson died February 20, 2005. Later that year his remains were famously shot out of a 153-foot tall cannon. Regular readers will recall Thompson's decades-long friends...
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July 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
We celebrate the birthday of Hunter S. Thompson with a sampling of his quotes and videos from his 1997 visit to Albany. nyswritersinstitute.org/post/a-hunte...
#gonzo #huntersthompson #bornOTD #OTD
#gonzo #huntersthompson #bornOTD #OTD
“What if all everybody needed in the world was to be sure of one friend?”
― Empire Falls, Richard Russo, born #otd (photo by Patrick Dodson / UAlbany) Watch video from his 2023 event hosted by @timesunion.com Editor Casey Seiler.
www.nyswritersinstitute.org/richardrusso...
― Empire Falls, Richard Russo, born #otd (photo by Patrick Dodson / UAlbany) Watch video from his 2023 event hosted by @timesunion.com Editor Casey Seiler.
www.nyswritersinstitute.org/richardrusso...
July 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“What if all everybody needed in the world was to be sure of one friend?”
― Empire Falls, Richard Russo, born #otd (photo by Patrick Dodson / UAlbany) Watch video from his 2023 event hosted by @timesunion.com Editor Casey Seiler.
www.nyswritersinstitute.org/richardrusso...
― Empire Falls, Richard Russo, born #otd (photo by Patrick Dodson / UAlbany) Watch video from his 2023 event hosted by @timesunion.com Editor Casey Seiler.
www.nyswritersinstitute.org/richardrusso...
As the NYS Summer Writers Institute enters the final week of its 38th season, we’re reminded just how rare and remarkable this gathering is. www.nyswritersinstitute.org/post/the-202...
#literary #novels #books #commentary
#literary #novels #books #commentary
July 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
As the NYS Summer Writers Institute enters the final week of its 38th season, we’re reminded just how rare and remarkable this gathering is. www.nyswritersinstitute.org/post/the-202...
#literary #novels #books #commentary
#literary #novels #books #commentary
"A true friend and a good writer."
Happy Birthday E.B. White!
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#Literature #Writing #EBWhite #CharlotteWeb #OTD
Happy Birthday E.B. White!
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#Literature #Writing #EBWhite #CharlotteWeb #OTD
Happy birthday E.B. White (1899-1985)
Today is the birthday of E.B. White, beloved children's author, New Yorker writer, and co-editor of The Elements of StyleE.B. (Elwyn Brooks) White was born on this day in 1899, and though he never so...
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July 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"A true friend and a good writer."
Happy Birthday E.B. White!
nyswritersinstitute.org/post/happy-b...
#Literature #Writing #EBWhite #CharlotteWeb #OTD
Happy Birthday E.B. White!
nyswritersinstitute.org/post/happy-b...
#Literature #Writing #EBWhite #CharlotteWeb #OTD
Today is the birthday of Robert Hunter (1941-2019), lyricist, singer-songwriter, and poet best known for his contributions to the Grateful Dead.
Read more about Robert and watch a video of "Eyes of the World" at www.nyswritersinstitute.org
#gratefuldead
#roberthunter
#OTD
Read more about Robert and watch a video of "Eyes of the World" at www.nyswritersinstitute.org
#gratefuldead
#roberthunter
#OTD
June 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Today is the birthday of Robert Hunter (1941-2019), lyricist, singer-songwriter, and poet best known for his contributions to the Grateful Dead.
Read more about Robert and watch a video of "Eyes of the World" at www.nyswritersinstitute.org
#gratefuldead
#roberthunter
#OTD
Read more about Robert and watch a video of "Eyes of the World" at www.nyswritersinstitute.org
#gratefuldead
#roberthunter
#OTD