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Bill Glose
SCHEDULING APPEARANCES Bill Glose is available to teach workshops, speak to organizations, or perform at public events. To schedule him for your event, contact by phone (757-243-1785), e-mail (billglose@cox.net), or post (24 Oakwood Drive, #102, Yorktown VA 23693).


EVENTS WHERE BILL IS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR



2023 Appearances

Nov 9-11 Hampton Roads Writer's Conference
Teaching 4 classes: "Writing for Magazines," "Borrowing from Real Life," "Crafting a Cohesive Collection,"and "Ekphrastic Poetry."
Held at Holiday Inn Conference Center
5655 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach

Oct 7-8 In the Company of Laureates

Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge Campus
2645 College Drive, Woodbridge, VA

Every Wednesday:
July 26-Aug 16
6:00-8:30 p.m.
The Fundamentals of Poetry

A 4-week class for veterans
Held at The Virginia War Memorial
621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond

June 22 & 29
5 - 7:30 p.m.
Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop

Hosted by WriterHouse via Zoom

June 15
10 a.m.
"Vets to Execs" program
McLeod Tyler Wellness Center
College of William & Mary

May 20
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Book Signing

Finley's General Store
23305 Sugar Hill Rd.
Carrollton, VA 23314

May 6
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Keynote Speaker

Christopher Newport University Writers' Conference

Held at the Freeman Center
One Avenue of the Arts, Newport News

May 5 & 7
Poetry Society of Virginia Centennial

Richmond Main Library
101 E. Franklin St., Richmond

April 27
7 p.m.
Reverse-Ekphrastic Poetry Reading
Hosted by Kathleen Decker
and the Poetry Society of Virginia via Zoom

April 22
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ARGS Poetry Festival
Appomattox Regional Governor's School
512 West Washington St., Petersburg

April 18
6:30 p.m.
A Night of Poetry & Music
Tabb Library
100 Long Green Blvd, Yorktown, VA

April 13
Noon - 1 p.m.
Zoom Poetry Reading
Hosted by the Hampton Public Library

April 8
2 - 5 p.m.
Poetry Society of Virginia Annual Contest Award Readings
Tucker Hall, William & Mary

April 4
6 p.m.
Author Q&A
Newport News Shipbuilding Book Club


March 11
Poets Writing Fiction
Two past Poetry Society VPs read from their recent books of fiction
Richmond Main Library
101 E. Franklin St., Richmond

March 3
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wounded Warriors Project
Reading and Q&A


February 25
2 - 4 p.m.
Poetry Society of Virginia Western Region Event
Roanoke County Library, Hollins Branch
6624 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke

February 4
noon - 1 p.m.
Featured reader

Williamsburg Book Festival
Stryker Center, 412 N. Boundary St., Williamsburg

January 19
7 p.m.
Impact Poetry
Impact Center, 3603 County St., Portsmouth

January 14
5-7 p.m.
Featured Reading via Zoom
Sponsored by The Delaware Literary Connection

January 9
10 a.m.
Author Q&A
Minneapolis Book Club




2022 Appearances

Dec 17
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Book Signing
Book No Further
112 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA

Dec 16
5:30 p.m.
Poetry Reading
Jesse Peterman Memorial Library
321 W. Main St., Floyd, VA

Nov 19
9:30 p.m.-Noon
Crafting a Cohesive Collection
The Traveling Pen Series
Online workshop
hosted by Hampton Road Writers

Nov 15

Podcast Interview & Reading

Nov 12
1:30 p.m.

Reading & Signing
Tabb Library
100 Long Green Blvd., Yorktown, VA

Nov 5
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Local Author Showcase
Main Street Library
110 Main Street, Newport News, VA

Nov 3
6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Speaking the Unspeakable
Panel event at Grissom Library
366 Deshazor Dr., Newport News, VA

Oct 21
6-8 p.m.
"Stories that Haunt Us"
Blue Bee Cider's Summit Stables
1320 Summit Ave., Richmond

October 1
1:15 p.m.
Featured reader

Williamsburg Book Festival
The Courtyard Stage
N. Boundary St., Williamsburg

Sept 17
11 a.m.
Reading & Discussion
Jesse Peterman Memorial Library
321 W. Main St., Floyd, VA

Sept 16
6 p.m.
Reading & Signing
Book No Further
112 Market St SE, Roanoke, VA

Aug 13
10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Slover Local Author Fair
Held in the Slover Library Forum at the Slover Library
235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk, VA, 23510

Aug 12
noon-1:00 p.m.

"Book Break"
Reading & Discussion of All the Ruined Men
Held in the Orientation Room at the Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street, Richmond

Friday, Aug 5
7:00 p.m.
Book Launch


at The Muse Writers Center
2200 Colonial Ave #3, Norfolk

Every Wednesday:
July 13-Aug 17
6:00-8:30 p.m.
The Fundamentals of Fiction
A 6-week class for veterans
Held at The Muse Writers Center
2200 Colonial Ave #3, Norfolk
Sponsored by ASAP (Armed Services Art Partnership)


June 16
11:30 a.m.
Soujourn With Words
Cable Television Interview on CTV
hosted by Sistah Joy Alford

June 10
2-4 p.m.
Vet to Exec Program
McLeod Tyler Wellness Center
College of William & Mary

June 8
Virginia Voices
Online video interview and reading
hosted by Poetry Society of Virginia Annual Festival

June 1
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Online Veteran's Writing Workshop
hosted by the The Mighty Pen

May 31
10 a.m.
Facilitator
Maguire Veterans Creative Writing

May 28-29
Poetry Society of Virginia Annual Festival
Tucker Hall, College of William & Mary
350 James Blair Drive, Williamsburg

May 6-7
CNU Writers Conference
Christopher Newport University, Newport News

Apr 27
6-8 p.m.
Featured Reader

Firehouse Theater, 1609 W. Broad St., Richmond

Apr 9
1 p.m.
Child of the Movies Presentation
Iris Art Studio, 454D Wythe Creek Road, Poquoson, VA

Apr 3
3 p.m.
Poetry Society of Virginia Annual Contest Award Readings
Cafe Zata, 700 Bainbridge St., Richmond

March 25
7 p.m.
Fourth Friday
2931 Somme Avenue, Norfolk

February 23
6:30 p.m.
The Mighty Pen Writing Workshop
Virginia War Memorial
621 S Belvidere St, Richmond

February 16
6:30 p.m.
The Mighty Pen Writing Workshop
Virginia War Memorial
621 S Belvidere St, Richmond

February 10
7 p.m.
Veteran's Group Discussion
Poquoson Public Library
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson

February 10
9 a.m.
"The Healing Power of Poetry"
McLeod Tyler Wellness Center
College of William & Mary

Jan 23
Rattlecast #128
Featured podcast interview and reading
hosted by Rattle

COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS & OTHER APPEARANCES
Guest lecturer at Ocracoke Island Writer's Retreat.
"Bill's talent as a speaker is considerable. Combining his experience as an editor and his knowledge of the craft as a working writer, Bill presents a well-balanced and thorough look at the world of writing."
         - Karen Jones, President, JonesBrehony Seminars
Multiple workshops at Christopher Newport University Writers Conference.
"[Your workshop] received rave reviews on the evaluations. Attendees said you were the best-prepared presenter of any at the conference."
         - Terry Cox-Joseph, Coordinator, CNU Writer's Conference
Featured speaker at Virginia Beach Barnes & Noble Writers Workshop.
"As both a writer and editor, Bill has a unique perspective to offer an audience of aspiring writers. His experience and encouraging advice made this workshop valuable for both the experienced, published writer and the writer just starting out."
         - Holly Aimone, Community Relations Manager, Virginia Beach Barnes & Noble