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Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

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"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

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In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

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Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

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"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

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From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

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In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

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We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

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Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

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"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

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From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

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From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Leslie Pietrzyk, Drue Heinz Prize winner, on fact, fiction, and fate… “I attended a reading today, where an author read from his debut collection of short…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

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Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

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"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Uppagus is your childhood friend that adults never meet. They think he’s imaginary, but you know better. Adults fear the psychological damage they’ll cause by disbelieving…

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

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Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

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Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

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Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

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A new issue of The New Yinzer is live and free to read, featuring reviews of Littsburghers Dave Newman and Kristofer Collins and work by Chuck…

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

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Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

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In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

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Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

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Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

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Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

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Start Reading Catch You Later by Jessica Strawser…

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Start Reading My Life With Literacy: The Continuing Education of a Historian by Harvey J. Graff

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Start Reading A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen by Erin Frankel and Illustrated by Paola Escobar!

"Lush illustrations and a captivating narrative make this biography shine." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “Focusing on scenes of people and Read more

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Start Reading Adoption Memoirs: Inside Stories by Marianne Novy…

"Novy's book is a must read for anyone who researches, studies or writes about adoption." —Lorraine Dusky, author of Hole Read more

Start Reading A Well-Imagined Life by Linda Rettstatt…

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Three Poems from Star Shine in the Pines by John Repp

From the Publisher: "We are proud to announce the release of John Repp’s Star Shine in the Pines, the first title Read more

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Start Reading Wanna Cuddle? And Other Modern Love Letters by Nadette Rae Rodgers…

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Start Reading Justice: A Hollywood Homicide by J. Grant Boyd!

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Start Reading She Throws Herself Forward to Stop the Fall by Dave Newman…

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Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

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Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

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Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

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In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Just before last Christmas, the novelist Leslie Pietrzyk started her morning by reading electronic mail and saw a message with the subject of ‘Drue Heinz Literature…

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From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

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From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Theresa Brown is trying something new. The local nurse and author is currently on a regional book tour for The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four…

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From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Carry On is a story about a person [Simon Snow] who has been a powerful magician who has to save the world. Simon is the worst…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

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We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“A recurring theme in her work is that sometimes the simplest things can say a lot. The Language of Houses doesn’t dwell too much on the…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

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New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“‘Death and Transfiguration,’ a 25-minute tone poem by Richard Strauss, is the type of entertainment I’ve tried to avoid since becoming a hospice nurse. I worry…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

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From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Look, he has just walked into the Monterey Pub, a dimly lit haunt in his Mexican War Streets neighborhood. He unzips his knee-length parka, shakes off…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

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From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“The best thing about soliciting proposals for Conversations and Connections: Practical Advice on Writing is seeing ideas that we never would have come up with on…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“We’re thrilled that agents Andrea Somburg, Rachel Ekstrom, Uwe Stender, and Danielle Chiotti joining Conversations and Connections on October 10 for the panel ‘Ask the Agent:…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Gwyn Cready (Citizen of Littsburgh, Women Read/Women Write) got a starred review in Publishers Weekly for the second book in her Sirens of the Scottish Borderlands…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Littsburgh is so excited to be able to share with you the first chapter of Carry On by #1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell (courtesy of St. Martin’s Griffin)!

Start Reading ‘Tis the Time, ‘Tis the Season: Real Life & Romance for the 50+ Woman by Chris Posti

"Welcome to Christmastime at Port Mariette, where friendship, faith, and second chance romance weave together to transform a small town." Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

"One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie." From the Publisher: "I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Laurel Houck, author of Searching for Home

"Life on the streets is hard but it's deadly when a young woman battles addiction." From the Publisher: "Where is Read more

Start Reading Catch You Later by Jessica Strawser…

One impulsive decision changes the lives of two lifelong friends forever in a powerful novel of suspense by the USA Today bestselling Read more

Q&A and Excerpt: Chloe Ruffennach (author of Wisteria Drive)!

From the Publisher: "Somehow, the sun always finds its way through the windows of the five mansions on Wisteria Drive. Read more

Start Reading My Life With Literacy: The Continuing Education of a Historian by Harvey J. Graff

From the Publisher: "Calling My Life With Literacy a 'new intersectionality,' Harvey J. Graff explores both overarching and underlying patterns that Read more

Start Reading A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen by Erin Frankel and Illustrated by Paola Escobar!

"Lush illustrations and a captivating narrative make this biography shine." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “Focusing on scenes of people and Read more

Poem: “Please Carry Me” by Shyann Glover (from With Every Step That I Take)

From the Publisher: "With Every Step That I Take is a collection of poems exploring a rebuilt relationship with Christianity..." Read more

Start Reading Book One of The Marksmen Guard by Nathaniel E. Troupe…

From the Publisher: "As Captain of the vaunted Marksmen Guard, Neil Stryder is considered one of, if not the most, Read more

Start Reading Adoption Memoirs: Inside Stories by Marianne Novy…

"Novy's book is a must read for anyone who researches, studies or writes about adoption." —Lorraine Dusky, author of Hole Read more

Start Reading A Well-Imagined Life by Linda Rettstatt…

About the Author: Linda Rettstatt is an award-winning and bestselling author of women's fiction, romance (contemporary and seasoned), suspense, regional historical Read more

Three Poems from Star Shine in the Pines by John Repp

From the Publisher: "We are proud to announce the release of John Repp’s Star Shine in the Pines, the first title Read more

Three Poems from My Blossoming Everything by Philip Terman

"‘Generosity’ is the word that first comes to mind whenever I think of Philip Terman’s poetry. My Blossoming Everything may Read more

Start Reading Wanna Cuddle? And Other Modern Love Letters by Nadette Rae Rodgers…

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Start Reading Justice: A Hollywood Homicide by J. Grant Boyd!

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

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We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

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"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

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"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

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From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

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In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

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Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

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"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

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"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

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"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

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Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

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Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

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"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

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In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

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We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

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Start Reading Catch You Later by Jessica Strawser…

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Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

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Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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As part of its fourth year, the Books Books Books author event in Lancaster, PA this year will be welcoming Read more

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Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

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In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

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We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

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"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Kristofer Collins is a poet, Books Editor at Pittsburgh Magazine, frequent contributor to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and publisher of Low Ghost Press and Coleridge Street Books.…

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From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

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From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Theresa Brown could have spent the rest of her life teaching English to college students. Instead, at the age of 35, the Point Breeze resident decided…

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From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

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Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“A short paragraph in a newspaper story about an accused murderer’s preliminary hearing sparked the idea that would become, nearly 3 ½ years later, a book…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“The first Passages & Prose literary fair will bring authors and book lovers together Sept. 19 at Cooper-Siegel Community Library in Fox Chapel. ‘This event serves…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Entropy Magazine lists Aubrey Hirsch’s Why We Never Talk About Sugar (published by Pittsburgh’s Braddock Avenue Books) as a book you should be reading RIGHT NOW…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Creative Nonfiction and In Fact Books are pleased to announce the contributors to the first of three books in the Writing Pittsburgh series. Writing Pittsburgh is…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

John McPhee’s piece on writing and “Omission” in The New Yorker is deservedly making the rounds… and includes this shout-out to Lee Gutkind and Creative Nonfiction!:…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“The Pittsburgh Poetry Houses are in search of short and accessible poems. Poems will be printed on quarter sheets of cardstock with an accompanying black and…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Michael Paterniti, who will be in Pittsburgh for the Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers’ Series on Sept. 24th, is on the National Book Award’s Nonfiction Longlist! “The diversity…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

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"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

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In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

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A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

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In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

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From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

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From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

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We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

The Washington Post featured an excerpt from Pawpaw: In Search of America’s Forgotten Fruit, by Pittsburgher Andrew Moore!: “What’s a pawpaw? Just the largest edible fruit…

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From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

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In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

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From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

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From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Still incensed about Vietnam when I taught Homer’s work at The Ellis School in the 1970s, I pushed a fairly hard anti-war line as my interpretation,…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“We know that creative nonfiction is a genre of writing, but in case you didn’t know, it is also a respected magazine with lots of opportunities…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

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Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

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White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

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Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

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New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

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Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

A moving tribute to a comrade-in-arts by Karen Lillis in Vol. 1 Brooklyn: “Late in my New York years, Lori handed me off to Pittsburgh when…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

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A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

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White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

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Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

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Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

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“In places like Bangladesh, Honduras, Mexico, China and Russia, it’s frighteningly common for journalists, novelists, even poets, to be persecuted, imprisoned, tortured and/or assassinated for what…

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From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

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Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

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"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

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From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

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Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

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Excerpt and Interview: Laurel Houck, author of Searching for Home

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Start Reading Catch You Later by Jessica Strawser…

One impulsive decision changes the lives of two lifelong friends forever in a powerful novel of suspense by the USA Today bestselling Read more

Q&A and Excerpt: Chloe Ruffennach (author of Wisteria Drive)!

From the Publisher: "Somehow, the sun always finds its way through the windows of the five mansions on Wisteria Drive. Read more

Start Reading My Life With Literacy: The Continuing Education of a Historian by Harvey J. Graff

From the Publisher: "Calling My Life With Literacy a 'new intersectionality,' Harvey J. Graff explores both overarching and underlying patterns that Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

Start Reading A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen by Erin Frankel and Illustrated by Paola Escobar!

"Lush illustrations and a captivating narrative make this biography shine." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “Focusing on scenes of people and Read more

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Start Reading Adoption Memoirs: Inside Stories by Marianne Novy…

"Novy's book is a must read for anyone who researches, studies or writes about adoption." —Lorraine Dusky, author of Hole Read more

Start Reading A Well-Imagined Life by Linda Rettstatt…

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Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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Books, Books, Books 2024—A Pittsburgh Connection!

As part of its fourth year, the Books Books Books author event in Lancaster, PA this year will be welcoming Read more

Three Poems from Star Shine in the Pines by John Repp

From the Publisher: "We are proud to announce the release of John Repp’s Star Shine in the Pines, the first title Read more

Three Poems from My Blossoming Everything by Philip Terman

"‘Generosity’ is the word that first comes to mind whenever I think of Philip Terman’s poetry. My Blossoming Everything may Read more

Start Reading Wanna Cuddle? And Other Modern Love Letters by Nadette Rae Rodgers…

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Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Héctor Tobar will be speaking at Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures on September 21st. In anticipation of this event, Littsburgh is honored to share with you the…

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Excerpt and Interview: Laurel Houck, author of Searching for Home

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Start Reading Catch You Later by Jessica Strawser…

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Q&A and Excerpt: Chloe Ruffennach (author of Wisteria Drive)!

From the Publisher: "Somehow, the sun always finds its way through the windows of the five mansions on Wisteria Drive. Read more

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From the Publisher: "Calling My Life With Literacy a 'new intersectionality,' Harvey J. Graff explores both overarching and underlying patterns that Read more

Start Reading A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen by Erin Frankel and Illustrated by Paola Escobar!

"Lush illustrations and a captivating narrative make this biography shine." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “Focusing on scenes of people and Read more

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From the Publisher: "With Every Step That I Take is a collection of poems exploring a rebuilt relationship with Christianity..." Read more

Start Reading Book One of The Marksmen Guard by Nathaniel E. Troupe…

From the Publisher: "As Captain of the vaunted Marksmen Guard, Neil Stryder is considered one of, if not the most, Read more

Start Reading Adoption Memoirs: Inside Stories by Marianne Novy…

"Novy's book is a must read for anyone who researches, studies or writes about adoption." —Lorraine Dusky, author of Hole Read more

Start Reading A Well-Imagined Life by Linda Rettstatt…

About the Author: Linda Rettstatt is an award-winning and bestselling author of women's fiction, romance (contemporary and seasoned), suspense, regional historical Read more

Three Poems from Star Shine in the Pines by John Repp

From the Publisher: "We are proud to announce the release of John Repp’s Star Shine in the Pines, the first title Read more

Three Poems from My Blossoming Everything by Philip Terman

"‘Generosity’ is the word that first comes to mind whenever I think of Philip Terman’s poetry. My Blossoming Everything may Read more

Start Reading Wanna Cuddle? And Other Modern Love Letters by Nadette Rae Rodgers…

From the Publisher: "'Hey girl, u up? Wanna cuddle?' Ahhh, how poetic, right?! Alas - love and chivalry is not Read more

Start Reading Justice: A Hollywood Homicide by J. Grant Boyd!

From the Publisher: "Alyce Justice was beautiful. She was not yet thirty, and less than twenty-four hours earlier, with millions Read more

Start Reading She Throws Herself Forward to Stop the Fall by Dave Newman…

"Truly one of the best writers of his generation."—Gerald Locklin, author of Charles Bukowski: A Sure Bet New story collection Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Start Reading Out of the Fire by B. A. Collela…

From the Publisher: "Tony Moretti has hit bottom. He's tried several occupations in the fifteen years since he graduated from Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

The Pittsburgh Anthology went on sale last week and has been getting some nice press attention. This week, Rege Behe talked with Eric Boyd (the editor…

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From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

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This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

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Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Rege Behe on The Black and Gold Author Event (Saturday, Sept. 12th). Thanks, Chloe T. Barlow, for the Littsburgh shout-out! “‘Quite often, readers tell me my…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Blacketter, 46, and his wife and son recently moved to Pittsburgh. He is the author of the critically well-received 2014 novel Down in the River (Slant…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Yesterday on “Essential Pittsburgh” (WESA 90.5), Andrew Conte and Susan Hans O’Connor (citizens of Littsburgh) had a free-ranging conversation about the state of independent bookselling –…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

The Pittsburgh Anthology ($20, ed. Eric Boyd, Belt Magazine) is now on sale! With stellar blurbs from Stewart O’Nan, Nancy Martin, Akashic Publisher Johnny Temple –…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Two recent works of fiction from local writers dig into the rock ’n’ roll ethos and discover new truths in those wonderful three chords. Dave Housley’s…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“New owners at two venerable area bookstores are working on a happy ending for the saga of the independent bookseller. In May, partners Natalie Sacco and…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Fred Shaw on John Stupp’s Advice From the Bed of a Friend: “Although there are vacations and many innings of Pirates baseball still to be had,…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Littsburgh is delighted to share with you the first chapter of Louise Penny’s most recent novel (The Nature of the Beast), reprinted here courtesy of Minotaur Books.

Start Reading ‘Tis the Time, ‘Tis the Season: Real Life & Romance for the 50+ Woman by Chris Posti

"Welcome to Christmastime at Port Mariette, where friendship, faith, and second chance romance weave together to transform a small town." Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

Start Reading The Clinic by Cara Reinard!

"One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie." From the Publisher: "I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I Read more

Excerpt and Interview: Laurel Houck, author of Searching for Home

"Life on the streets is hard but it's deadly when a young woman battles addiction." From the Publisher: "Where is Read more

Start Reading Catch You Later by Jessica Strawser…

One impulsive decision changes the lives of two lifelong friends forever in a powerful novel of suspense by the USA Today bestselling Read more

Q&A and Excerpt: Chloe Ruffennach (author of Wisteria Drive)!

From the Publisher: "Somehow, the sun always finds its way through the windows of the five mansions on Wisteria Drive. Read more

Start Reading My Life With Literacy: The Continuing Education of a Historian by Harvey J. Graff

From the Publisher: "Calling My Life With Literacy a 'new intersectionality,' Harvey J. Graff explores both overarching and underlying patterns that Read more

Start Reading A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen by Erin Frankel and Illustrated by Paola Escobar!

"Lush illustrations and a captivating narrative make this biography shine." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “Focusing on scenes of people and Read more

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Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

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“‘I went through a terrible time, when I thought the world was an awful place, that I was an awful person, and there was no hope,’…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

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Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

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We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

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Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“The following is a story from Lori Jakiela’s memoir Belief Is Its Own Kind of Truth, Maybe. Jakiela is the author of the memoirs, The Bridge…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

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From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

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From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

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Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

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"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

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We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

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Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Richard Blanco, the inaugural poet for President Obama, has written a special poem, Matters of the Sea / Cosas del Mar, and will read it during…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Fred Shaw on Twin of Blackness, a memoir by Clifford Thompson recently published by Pittsburgh’s Autumn House Press: “Twin of Blackness unfolds with Mr. Thompson walking…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Prosody — Pittburgh’s radio program for contemporary literature, produced and hosted by poet Jan Beatty, has created a streamable archive of their past shows! Currently, you…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Seton Hill University recently posted a letter from Nicole Peeler, Pittsburgh author and director of their MFA in Writing Popular Fiction Program, “where students write the…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Fred Shaw reviews Lori Jakiela’s new memoir, Belief Is Its Own Kind of Truth, Maybe: “By portraying her family and friends as complicated individuals, not clichés,…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Robert Yune, author of Eighty Days of Sunlight, on “The 22 Indisputable Reasons is the Perfect City for Writers.” One of our favorites: “I’m not sure…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Last week, Hemingway’s Poetry Series celebrated their grand finale. If you weren’t able to make it, you can listen to the audio online! Poets include: Jason…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Rege Behe on Kristofer Collins new poetry collection (Local Conditions) in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: “‘I had been carrying around the idea of a poem made up…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“People say to me Pittsburgh is a character in the books,” she says. “And I say yes, it is, because Pittsburgh is a character in people’s…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Kristofer Collins reviews local writers Fred Shaw and Lori Jakiela in the most recent issue of Pittsburgh Magazine: “The title of Fred Shaw’s debut poetry collection,…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

This just in, for Pittsburgh poetry lovers: “It is with great pleasure that we announce the Pittsburgh Poetry Review! PPR will devote at least half of…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Poem: “Please Carry Me” by Shyann Glover (from With Every Step That I Take)

From the Publisher: "With Every Step That I Take is a collection of poems exploring a rebuilt relationship with Christianity..." Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Three Poems from Star Shine in the Pines by John Repp

From the Publisher: "We are proud to announce the release of John Repp’s Star Shine in the Pines, the first title Read more

Three Poems from My Blossoming Everything by Philip Terman

"‘Generosity’ is the word that first comes to mind whenever I think of Philip Terman’s poetry. My Blossoming Everything may Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

“You’re excused for believing independent bookstores were killed off in the late ’90s by big box retailers and the behemoth known as Amazon. Pittsburgh is known…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“In June, in New York City, she received the PEN/Fusion Emerging Writer’s Prize for her unpublished essay collection, Dead Boys. The award, including a $10,000 cash…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

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Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Pittsburgh’s own City of Asylum / Sampsonia Way is featured in The New York Times! House Poem is one of four houses-turned-public-art-projects along Sampsonia Way between…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

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Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

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Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

“Some stores in other parts of the country saw an uptick in foot traffic on Tuesday. “It’s controversial, and I think that’s bringing a lot of…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more

Leslie Rains (East End Book Exchange), Dan Eddings (Classic Lines), Robert Peluso (Braddock Avenue Books, and Nick Courage (Littsburgh) on Go Set a Watchman in the…

Triangulation 2025: Dark Hearts – Open Call for Submissions!

From Parsec (Pittsburgh's premier Science Fiction & Fantasy Organization): "The theme of Parsec Ink’s 2025 Triangulation anthology is Dark Hearts. Read more

A Conversation with Charles Dickens descendant at Nov. 2 opening night of Prime Stage Theatre’s “Great Expectations”

From Prime Stage Theatre: According to Shakepeare’s melancholy prince Hamlet, “The play is the thing, wherein I'll catch the conscience Read more

We Believe in Books, We Believe in Freedom

Littsburgh has always been a “nights and weekends” passion project, ever since we started the site back in 2015. We Read more

The Littsburgh Interview: Patrick Radden Keefe (New York Times-bestselling author of Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks)!

New York Times-bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe will be featured at The Peters Township Library Foundation’s seventh annual Novel November Read more

Submissions for the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award are now open (for women writers over the age of 40)!

"Founded in 2007 and sponsored by Madwomen in the Attic, the Patricia Dobler Poetry Award was created to honor the Read more

Q&A: Bill Gormley, Author of Too Many Bridges (A Murder Mystery Set in Pittsburgh)!

From the Publisher: "An eyewitness to a murder calls the Pittsburgh police from one of the city’s 446 bridges, then Read more

White Whale Bookstore is Hiring a Barista/Bookseller!

In case you missed the latest email from White Whale, they're currently hiring ("which we really don’t do very often!"). Read more

Applications Now Open For Write Pittsburgh’s (Free) Teen Writing Programs!

This just in from our friends at Write Pittsburgh: "We are now accepting applications for our teen writing programs, Rule Read more

Author / Illustrator Interview: Nadette Rae Rodgers and Ally Bartoszewicz (“Bye, Ocean”)!

From the Publisher: “Bye, Ocean! We love you!” the little girl sang along, a big smile on her face, because Read more

“A Writer’s Road Trip”: 12th Annual Mini Conference Sponsored by Pennwriters, Inc. (Oct 5th, 2024)!

From our friends at Pennwriters, Inc: What Makes A Writer's Road Trip Mini Conference Unique? • We offer industry experts, Read more

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest (August 10th)!

Announcing the Bridge LIT Fest— August 10–Venango Campus in Oil City, PA "Join us for a day of writing and Read more

Mark your calendar – Read Local Eat Local is back!

"Join Peters Township Public Library on Saturday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this local author showcase. Read more

Discover Steel City Creatives: A Writers’ Group for Inspiration and Growth!

We were so excited to hear about a new Pittsburgh-area writing community, Steel City Creatives, and wanted to share this Read more

Start Reading Wildcat: An Appalachian Romance by Jeffrey Dunn!

From the Publisher, Izzard Ink: Lost love. Industrial catastrophe. Can it all be redeemed? A retired English teacher returns to Read more

Scribble House Lit Fest: A Gathering of Western PA Publishers!

We've been a big fan of Scribble House since their first "Workshop Matchmaking" event (such a great idea)... and now Read more

Cooper-Siegel Community Library 2.0!

Board members, campaign co-chairs, committee members, donors, patrons and staff gathered in the unfinished space, along with State Representative Mandy Read more

New Pittsburgh Sci-Fi / Fantasy Zine: Baubles From Bones!

We're excited to help spread the word about Baubles From Bones, "an independent, Pittsburgh-based sci-fi/fantasy zine that publishes aspiring and Read more

Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum Launches Short-Form Poetry Podcast (Now Accepting Pitches)!

Pittsburgh's International Poetry Forum launches The Greatest Lines of All Time, a short-form podcast dedicated to exploring one great line Read more

Start Reading Slime Line by Jake Maynard!

"Slime Line is a stone-cold winner: a book about the dirty work of capitalism, searching for a missing father, and Read more

Q&A: Sharon Dilworth (Pittsburgh author of To Be Marquette) with Jen Bannan!

From the Publisher: "Arriving in Marquette for her freshman year at Northern Michigan University, Molly enrolls in Dr. Robinson’s ecology Read more