Itβs the last book release Tuesday of my time running my MFA programβs social media. Most of all, Iβm gonna miss commenting βweβre so proud of youβ on everybodyβs posts
Nicole Melleby is the lauded author of books like CAMP QUILTBAG and WINNIE NASH IS NOT YOUR SUNSHINE!
Elizabeth Wein is the bestselling author of books like CODE NAME VERITY and AMERICAN WINGS (co-authored with @rhymeswithcapri.bsky.social !)
πππ We are so excited to welcome two new faculty members: Elizabeth Wein and Nicole Melleby!!
3) A half pass is too big a swing but thereβs a lecture you just canβt miss? Purchase access to a single lecture for about $30!
Things I, the person who runs this account learned about lecture passes today:
1) You donβt have to be an alumni or affiliated with the program! Anyone can buy a pass.
2) You can buy a half pass! Make your own schedule!
Want to experience some of the best of what Hamline MFAC has to offer? Sign up for a lecture pass to learn from our fabulous faculty!
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Honestly having to write a @hamlinemfac.bsky.social packet would probably heal me right now. Miss it so much.
Many within the community have written in support of the regular MFA (in writing for adults) continuing.Β Feel free do do so if you wish.Β Β
Just wanted you all to know that MFAC is continuing and is a strong and vibrant program.
That said, the MFA and MFAC are two graduate programs in creative writing at Hamline and there is some crossover between the two, so those of us in MFAC are deeply saddened by the decision.
We want you to know that this does NOT affect the BFA or MFAC, which are separate programs.Β MFAC is fine!
The news and CWP social media have reported that Hamline University has made the decision to sunset the regular MFA, discontinue Water~Stone Review, its award-winning magazine, andΒ terminate Meghan Maloney-Vinz's position.
A Message from Our Program Director, Mary Rockcastle:
What an opportunity! Learn from the best!
@erinentrada.bsky.social @aritison.bsky.social @eliotschrefer.bsky.social @rhymeswithcapri.bsky.social @hamlinemfac.bsky.social
Want to know what an MFAC residency is like? Join us for a two-day mini virtual residency with our fabulous faculty! www.erinentradakelly.com/workshops
WE CARRY THE SUN by faculty member @taekeller.bsky.social will be released on 6/17/25! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-carry-t...
AT LAST SHE STOOD by TWO TIME Newbery winning faculty member @erinentrada.bsky.social is out on 5/6/25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/at-last-sh...
FITTING INDIAN by Jyoti Chand will be published on 5/13/25! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fitting-in...
Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History by alumni Rachel Katz is out 3/11/25! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rise-up-ra...
EMBARRASSED FERRET by alumni @lisariddiough.bsky.social will be published on 7/8/25! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/embarrasse...
SABRENA SWEPT AWAY by @karunariazi.bsky.social is out 7/8/25! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sabrena-sw...
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Itβs the last day of B&Nβs preorder sale! One like = one upcoming book written by a member of the MFAC community!
LETS GO CHILDRENS BOOKS!! BEST MORNING IN THE WORLD!! #alayma
Weβre launching a newsletter! Storytellerβs Inkpot is now on Substack hamlinemfac.substack.com
Congratulations to alumna Melanie Sumrow (β23) for winning an Odyssey honor for excellence in audiobooks produced for children for GIRLS LIKE US!
Congratulations to faculty member @erinentrada.bsky.social on winning her second (!) Newbery Award for THE FIRST STATE OF BEING!
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