October 15 - November 2, 2008
Concord and Lowell, Massachusetts
Two weeks of talks, readings, and discussion celebrating the written and the spoken word.
Roy Blount Jr.
Carole Boston Weatherford
James Wood
Jennifer Haigh
How You Can Participate
- Attend: Most events are free. All events are open to the public. Events that require a ticket are so indicated and include information about how and where to obtain tickets.
- Donate: The festival is produced by a non-profit foundation and depends greatly on individual support. Tax deductible donations in any amount are encouraged and can be made online.
- Sponsor: Corporate sponsorship is welcomed and is available. For information please .
Gary Metras
Events: The Poets of Finishing Line Press
Book: Francis d'Assisi 2008
Gary Metras is the author of Francis d’Assisi 2008, published by Finishing Line Press, as well as Greatest Hits and several other poetry collections. He has published poetry widely in such journals a Poetry, Poetry East, and Wild Earth. His reviews have appeared in The Boston Review of Books, English Journal, and Small Press Review. He is the editor, publisher, and printer of Adastra Press. He fly fishes the streams and rivers of western Massachusetts as often as possible.