Writers at Home features three UNCA MLA writers

Three members of UNC-Asheville’s Master of Liberal Arts program (Maryedith Burrell, Ann Barrett and Jessica Pepper) will read their work during the February “Writers at Home” event, held at Malaprop’s on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m.

From a press release:
“Burrell has written for studios and networks such as Disney and NBC, starred in the TV series, ‘Parenthood,’ and had recurring roles on ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Home Improvement.’ She is currently teaching a screenwriting course in the Great Smokies Writing Program.

“Barrett, a recent graduate of the Master of Liberal Arts program, was a hairdresser before becoming an essayist and poet. ‘To be a successful hairstylist,’ said Barrett, ‘one must give a wicked shampoo. To be a successful writer, one must write.’

“Pepper, a current Master of Liberal Arts student, only recently decided to share her creative writing in public. She loves to tell a good story and make people laugh.”

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About Alli Marshall
Alli Marshall has lived in Asheville for more than 20 years and loves live music, visual art, fiction and friendly dogs. She is the winner of the 2016 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize and the author of the novel "How to Talk to Rockstars," published by Logosophia Books. Follow me @alli_marshall

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