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Peace Corps Writers persents:
• Eleven writing workshops featuring 39 writers
• Readings by 55 writers
• A booth where writers will sell and sign their books
• A lunch get-together

A Writer Writes

Poetry from Eugenia Hepworth Jenson (Ukraine 1995–97) and Steve Horowitz (Iran 1968–71)

Talking with . . .

Editor John Coyne interviewed Jerome Pohlen (Benin 1986–88)

Literary Type

Of writers and books

Recent books by Peace Corps writers

There are seventeen new books by Peace Corps writers noted in this issue.

Reviews

Power Lines by Jason Carter (South Africa 1998–2000) Reviewed by Kevin Lowther (Sierra Leone 1963–65; PC/W staff 1966–71)

The Seed of Joy by William Amos ( Korea 1979-80) Reviewed by Bill Coolidge (Bolivia 1966–68)

Passion for Golf by Roland Merullo (Micronesia 1979–80) reviewed by Joshua Dohan (Ghana 1982–84)

Experiencing the Peace Corps as a Volunteer Over Age 60 by Robert W. Hugins (Nepal 1984–86, Lesotho 1991–92) reviewed by Hayward Allen (Ethiopia 1962–64)

To Preserve and to Learn

John Coyne on Writers from the Peace Corps

A letter from . . .

Malawi by Jane Baker Lotter (Staff spouse: Malawi 1965–67)

Tales of Wisdom and Cunning

A folktale from Ethiopia retold by Dan Close (Ethiopia 1966–68)

Travel Right

“Impressions of Cuba” by Patricia Edmisten (Peru 1962–64)
Now with photos from Patricia!

New at the site

Two new readings that are part of 40 Years of Peace Corps Writers: The Tour have been scheduled for Venice, California.