Last night, the heavens broke, lightening flashed over the mountains, and thunder shook my house’s foundation. We stood in wonder at what could cause the sky to cause such a ruckus. My hypothesis? The sky was jealous it couldn’t participate in this year’s West Virginia Writers’ Workshop. It should be jealous, too, because this year’s lineup is pretty phenomenal. Are you just as jealous as the sky? Don’t worry. Public readings for the workshop abound. The lineup is pretty amazing.

Colson Hall 130, 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 19. Mark Brazaitis, Mary Ann Samyn, and Faith Shearin will read.

First floor E. Moore Hall, 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 20. Renée Nicholson and Mike Czyzniejewski, the author of two books of fiction, will read .

Colson Hall 130, 8 p.m. on Friday, July 20. James Harms and Stephen Amidon will read.

Colson Hall 130, 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 21. Kevin Oderman and John Hoppenthaler, the author of two full-length poetry collections, will read.

Learn more about the West Virginia Writers’ Workshop.