First Creative Writing Workshop of the summer at MCC-Blue River

Eve Brackenbury (ul) and Sharon Hunter (r) lead the
Creative Writing Workshops at MCC-Blue River

Don’t forget the next Creative Writing Workshop session at MCC-Blue River is scheduled for Monday, June 13, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CC 137, The Write Place. Please bring any ideas, and if you have a work in progress, bring that along as well. Group leaders Eve Brackenbury, a published poet, and creative writing instructor Sharon Hunter look forward to seeing fellow writers on Monday.

MCC-Blue River alumni hosts book signing

It was Plato that said “Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.” MCC-Blue River reading tutor, Eve Brackenbury grasps that statement and pulls it into the 21st century in her own distinctive way.

Brackenbury was inspired to write her book, “A Companion of Lesser Brilliance,” by examining the enigmatic truths of life and the world around her. She says of poetry, “it gives the artist a chance to explore the less concrete elements [of life] without being forced to find answers."

Last week, Brackenbury participated in two book signings hosted by the Blue River Bookstore. During that time, she shared stories and motivations as well as advice for aspiring poets.

“Poets should be active in poetry communities,” she says contemplatively. In fact, her connection with local poetry networks catapulted her into becoming a published poet. She encountered her publisher at a local poetry event.

Brackenbury considers herself a muse for students and other poets. A MCC-Blue River alumni, she’s been a reading tutor for four years. She enjoys the creativity teaching affords her. “I would tutor free!” she said with a giggle.

Theresa Hannon and Rich Higgason are two Blue River instructors Brackenbury credits with helping her hone her craft. “Theresa encouraged me to write and Rich put the fear in me to write well."

Of her book “A Companion of Lesser Brilliance” Brackenbury says it has “a lot of magic in it’s pages." When pushed to further depict it’s contents, she simply states it represents madness as “two lovers have a tryst with the moon."

Eve’s next book, simply entitled “You” will be out next year.

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MCC-Blue River's very own published author - Eve Brackenbury

Don’t miss an occasion to experience Eve Brackenbury’s recently published book “A Companion of Lesser Brilliance”. Brackenbury, a MCC-Blue River creative writing and English tutor, will read excerpts from her paperback inside the Bookstore on the Blue River campus. Copies will be available for purchase.

Mark your calendar to join Eve at either (or both) of the following appearances:

Wednesday, Oct. 27
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 28
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The Bookstore is located in the Education Building on the MCC-Blue River campus. The campus address is 20301 E. 78th Hwy in Independence, Mo. 64057-2053.

MCC-Blue River applauds Eve Brackenbury on her accomplishment and wishes her continued success.