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The Old Man and the Manuscript

Recipient of the 2025-2026 Part-Time Excellence in Teaching Award at Western Kentucky University, where I’m an adjunct English professor. Nominated for both the Paul Engle Prize and AWP’s George Garrett Award for Outstanding Service in Literature.

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Indexed issues, last 90 days
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Sep 26, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 26, 2026

    Saturday Night Message: Week of September 20 to 26 (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 19, 2026

    Saturday Night Message: Week of September 13 to 19 (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Sep 12, 2026

    Saturday Night Message: Week of September 6 to 12 (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 6, 2026

    Saturday Night Message: Week of August 30 to September 5 (opens the original)

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  5. Issue · Aug 29, 2026

    Saturday Night Message: Week of August 23 to 29 (opens the original)

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