Southern Writers, Southern Writing

The 15th Annual Southern Writers, Southern Writing Graduate Conference is set for July 16–18, 2009, at the University of Mississippi. Both critical and creative pieces will be accepted, dealing with all aspects of Southern culture. Submissions to the conference are not limited to literary studies—we are interested in all interdisciplinary approaches to Southern culture. Scott Romine, University of North Carolina–Greensboro, will give the plenary lecture. Students whose papers are accepted may register for the 36th annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference at a reduced rate of $100 registration fee. Contact swswgradconference@gmail.com or visit www.outreach.olemiss.edu/events/faulkner for more information.