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Get To Know Dana Norris And Molly Each

We here at Essay Fiesta like old friends just as much as we like the new. That’s why we’re pleased as punch to welcome back readers Dana Norris and Molly Each. Dana Norris runs the hit lit open mic Story Club. She is also a founder of the Chicago Story Collective along with Essay Fiesta’s … Continue reading →

The Chicago Story Collective On WGN

Hello Essay Fiesta fans! One week until the next installment of Essay Fiesta. And boy is it a doozy.  We’ll start with the writer bios tomorrow, but today, we wanted to share with you a very special interview that transpired over the weekend. The Chicago Story Collective’s Jen Bosworth and Keith Ecker (who is also … Continue reading →

Check Out Keith Ecker’s Blog!

Hey, Essay Fiesta people! Keith Ecker has rebooted his blog, and it’s better than ever. Check it out today! You won’t be disappointed. And while you are at it. Check out Alyson Lyon’s site Alyson Hearts Faces. It’s tre chic!

Festival, Friends and Fundraising

Hello fellow lit lovers! Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon had a wonderful time at the Printers Row Lit Fest. The Chicago Story Collective rocked Lit After Dark, and we got to see a ton of our awesome friends, including people from the Book Cellar, Featherproof Books, 826CHI, Knee-Jerk Magazine, the Encyclopedia Show and … Continue reading →

Don’t Miss Printers Row And Interface

This Saturday June 4 at 6:15 p.m., the Chicago Story Collective, which includes Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon of Essay Fiesta, will be performing a special set as part of the Printers Row Fest’s Lit After Dark programming. This is a huge honor, and we really hope some of our dedicated fans will come out … Continue reading →

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Essay Fiesta Announces June Line-Up

Hey Essay Fiesta fans! Our June line-up has shaped up to be an eclectic mix of extraordinary talent. Mark your calendars for June 20 at 7 p.m. and prepare to have your socks completely wowed off. Essay Fiesta is proud to welcome: Actor, writer and director Jason Economus . . . . Story Club producer … Continue reading →

Help Fund the Chicago Story Collective

Hello Essay Fiesta fans. Some people are too proud to beg. Usually, you can lump us in that group. After all, we fund Essay Fiesta completely from our own pockets, just as we have done with the past two Chicago Story Collective revues. But today marks a new chapter, one that is about requesting donations … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta Set to Cool Music

If you missed May’s Essay Fiesta, you can check out the video highlights set to music by Jason Pettus of the Chicago Center for Literature and Photography.  Thanks for putting that together! It’s super-cool! Also, mark your calendars: Alyson and Keith (along with the Chicago Story Collective) at Printer’s Row “Lit After Dark” on June … Continue reading →