Jamie O'Quinn,
Hattiesburg Chapter Head
Hattiesburg Chapter Head
Jamie O'Quinn, Hattiesburg Chapter Head, is a very active
volunteer in her community. Even though Hattiesburg is a
new chapter, she has already spearheaded several MWG
events in the Hattiesburg area, including Oak Grove Author
Fest and Honoring Historic Mississippi Writers. More
MWG events are on the drawing board for Hattiesburg,
including Michael Garrett "So You Want to be Published"
workshops.
volunteer in her community. Even though Hattiesburg is a
new chapter, she has already spearheaded several MWG
events in the Hattiesburg area, including Oak Grove Author
Fest and Honoring Historic Mississippi Writers. More
MWG events are on the drawing board for Hattiesburg,
including Michael Garrett "So You Want to be Published"
workshops.
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Front Row, Left to right: Dorothy Lucas and Chapter Head, Jamie O'Quinn
Second Rose, Left to right: Joe Smith, Lou Dossett, Peggy Williamson & Randall Harris
Second Rose, Left to right: Joe Smith, Lou Dossett, Peggy Williamson & Randall Harris
Authorfest, Oak Grove Community Center, Oak Grove, MS
The Mississippi's Own Authors Fair was held on April 21, 2007
at the Oak Grove Community Center in Lamar County.
Twenty-one authors from across the state participated in
the event, which was free to the public. In addition to book
signings, the authors individually addressed the crowd and
told their inspiration behind their works. Jamie O'Quinn
The Mississippi's Own Authors Fair was held on April 21, 2007
at the Oak Grove Community Center in Lamar County.
Twenty-one authors from across the state participated in
the event, which was free to the public. In addition to book
signings, the authors individually addressed the crowd and
told their inspiration behind their works. Jamie O'Quinn
| Honoring Historic Mississippi Writers Left to Right: Richelle Putnam as Eudora Welty, Anne McKee as Sarah Belle Wilkerson, and Daniel Lee and Tennessee Williams |
Robert Ray as Richard Wright
August 16, 2007
Honoring Historic Mississippi
Writers performed at the Oak Grove
Community Center. Those in
attendance included Friends of the
Oak Grove Library, library staff, local
teachers, Hattiesburg MWG members,
writers, news media, and others from
the community.
After the event, Eudora Welty
(portrayed by Richelle Putnam), gave
the group a tour of her traveling
exhibit next door at the Oak Grove
Library. "Ms Welty" shared the
background and inspiration behind
some of her most famous photographs.
Honoring Historic Mississippi
Writers performed at the Oak Grove
Community Center. Those in
attendance included Friends of the
Oak Grove Library, library staff, local
teachers, Hattiesburg MWG members,
writers, news media, and others from
the community.
After the event, Eudora Welty
(portrayed by Richelle Putnam), gave
the group a tour of her traveling
exhibit next door at the Oak Grove
Library. "Ms Welty" shared the
background and inspiration behind
some of her most famous photographs.
| The Hattiesburg Chapter meets the first Saturday of each month at 1 pm at the downtown Hattiesburg Library on Hardy Street. Please join us. |
Marion Dollar, member of the Hattiesburg Chapter
of Mississippi Writers Guild, recently entertained
the residents at Summerland Manor in Bay
Springs, MS, by reading stories from his
book,"Stories From Liars, Friends and the
Innocent" and his story in "Fireflies in a Fruitjar."
Since age has diminished the ability to enjoy their
love of reading, the residents received Marion's
presentation enthusiastically and invited him
back in the near future.