Author: john paul jaramillo

John Paul Jaramillo holds an MFA in creative writing from Oregon State University and he is the author of the novels Carlos Montoya and Little Mocos, and the story collection The House of Order — a 2013 Latino Book Award Finalist for Best First Book. In 2013 Latino Boom: An Anthology of U.S. Latino Literature listed Jaramillo as one of its Top 10 New Latino Authors to Watch and Read. Currently, Jaramillo works as Professor of English at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois.

Readers needed for Banned Books Reading Sept. 29; location change

Faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in the Banned Books Reading on Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 11a-1p in the LLCC Library (note location change as stated in employee calendar and student planner).  If interested in reading, contact Deborah Brothers, Ph.D., deborah.brothers@llcc.edu or Jill Campbell, jill.campbell@llcc.edu. Here are excerpts from last year’s reading:

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Edward Beekman-Myers Interview Part One and Two

Writer and Lincoln Land Community College instructor Edward Beekman-Myers is interviewed about his recent work, The Totally Gnarly Adventures of the Galactically Bitchin’ Comet Sweat! In Part #1, Tiffany-Anne Elliott, LLCC instructor, talks to Beekman-Myers about his early writing influences and experiences. In Part #2, the author and interviewer discuss setting, characterization, and plot points… Read More Edward Beekman-Myers Interview Part One and Two

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Get Your Copy of the 2010 Lincoln Land Review

The latest edition of the Lincoln Land Review, featuring the best in student writing and artwork, is now available in the LLCC Bookstore or online at lincolnlandreview.org by clicking on our Buy link. Student Contributors may pick up their complimentary copies of the Review from the Arts and Humanities Office, Menard 2249. Readings from the… Read More Get Your Copy of the 2010 Lincoln Land Review

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