All NewsSnapshotsBloom Reads from Recent Work, Discusses Writing at Russell House Olivia DrakeMarch 23, 20114min Amy Bloom, the Kim-Frank Family University Writer in Residence, spoke to students and faculty March 2 as part as the Spring 2011 Russell House Series. Bloom is the author of two novels and two collections of short stories, and she has been a nominee for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Bloom’s new collection of short stories, Where the God of Love Hangs Out, was published in 2010. She’s been nominated for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Katherine Kitfield Bascom, the Russell House Arts Fellow, welcomes the audience to the event. Following Bloom’s talk, students and other guests had the opportunity to ask questions and attend a catered reception. Bloom signed copies of her books and spoke with students at the event. (Photos by Cora Lautze ’11) Amy BloomRussell Housewriters Related Articles All NewsIn the Media April 17, 2024 Mike Mavredakis Wesleyan in the News: April 2024 All NewsAlumniArts & HumanitiesFaculty April 17, 2024 Mike Mavredakis Wesleyan Faculty, Alumnus Awarded Guggenheim Fellowships in Choreography, Theatre All NewsArts & HumanitiesCampus News & Events April 16, 2024 Jeff Harder Democracy Demands Passionate Defense, Says Adam Gopnik of The New Yorker