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Writer/novelist Dani Shapiro discusses the art of the memoir in the context of her memoir Slow Motion, A True Story. Interviewed by Davyne Verstandig, Director of LCWP. This presentation is part of the Litchfield County Writers Project, which was based at the Torrington campus of the University of Connecticut.

Husband and wife creative team Frank Delaney (novelist) and Diane Meier (author, marketer, and style guru) discuss their short story contribution, Faux Jane, to the compilation Jane Austen Made Me Do It. Introduced by Kathy Knapp, new Director of LCWP (Davyne Verstandig moved away from role August 2011). This presentation is part of the Litchfield County Writers Project, which was based at the Torrington campus of the University of Connecticut.

Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes, discusses his life and work, and reads from upcoming memoir Teacher Man. Interviewed by Davyne Verstandig, Director of LCWP, and John Long, Professor of Film and Drama. This presentation is part of the Litchfield County Writers Project, which was based at the Torrington campus of the University of Connecticut.

The LCWP presents highlights of the 2005, 2006, and 2008 interviews with Frank McCourt, in honor of his life and legacy. Interviewed by Davyne Verstandig, Director of LCWP. This presentation is part of the Litchfield County Writers Project, which was based at the Torrington campus of the University of Connecticut.

Poet Honor Moore reads her poems and discusses her life and work. Introduced by Adrienne Lyon, Director of UConn Torrington, and Donald Connery, local author, independent journalist, and historian. This presentation is part of the Litchfield County Writers Project, which was based at the Torrington campus of the University of Connecticut.

Madeleine L'Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time and other YA fiction, discusses the power of words. Introduced by Adrienne Lyon, Director of UConn Torrington. This presentation is part of the Litchfield County Writers Project, which was based at the Torrington campus of the University of Connecticut.

Writer and artist Marianna Mayer discusses what Roxbury and CT has meant to her life and work. Introduced by Adrienne Lyon, Director of UConn Torrington, and Donald Connery, local author, independent journalist, and historian. This presentation is part of the Litchfield County Writers Project, which was based at the Torrington campus of the University of Connecticut.

Teacher and children's literature author Suzy Kline discusses creation of children's literature and conducts an interactive reading from her Horrible Harry book series with several selected members of the audience. Audience includes adults and children. Introduced by Dr. Ken Fuchsman, member of the Board of Directors for the LCWP and faculty in the UConn Bachelor of General Studies program. This presentation is part of the Litchfield County Writers Project, which was based at the Torrington campus of the University of Connecticut.

Writer and playwright Tom Dulack, author of the play Incommunicado about Ezra Pound, discusses writing, his life, and his work. Introduced by Adrienne Lyon, Director of UConn Torrington, and Donald Connery, local author, independent journalist, and historian. This presentation is part of the Litchfield County Writers Project, which was based at the Torrington campus of the University of Connecticut.

Author and illustrator Wendell Minor discusses his work and presents a slide show of selected book covers he created (not all slides are visible). Introduced by Adrienne Lyon, Director of UConn Torrington, and Donald Connery, local author, independent journalist, and historian. This presentation is part of the Litchfield County Writers Project, which was based at the Torrington campus of the University of Connecticut.