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Thank You!

Thank you everyone who made it out to Essay Fiesta last night. We had a wonderful show, and thanks to you all, we broke our previous fundraising record. We’d like to once again thank all our readers: William Shunn, Jim Pickett, Cameron Esposito, Rebecca Rine-Stone and Bryan Bowden. For those that didn’t get a chance … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta Reader Profile: Rebecca Rine-Stone

With a surname like Rine-Stone, you’re destined for greatness. Rebecca Rine-Stone is the author of Sunbathing in a Body Cast, a memoir-based collection of short stories. Rine-Stone is currently an English instructor at Harper College, she has taught at the Second City Training Center and she is currently an instructor at StoryStudio Chicago. Come hear … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta Reader Profile: Cameron Esposito

Stand-up comic Cameron Esposito is returning once again to Essay Fiesta to share another memoir. If you haven’t heard of Cameron, then you’re living under a rock. She’s a superstar on the local comedy circuit, hosting a weekly open mic at Cole’s Bar in Logan Square. And she recently released her debut comedy album, “Grab … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta Reader Profile: Bryan Bowden

Bryan Bowden is a manly mountain man who hails from North Carolina. Legend has it, he caught a bear with his bare hands and rode it cross-country to Chicago. That legend is probably false. Currently Bowden is a stand-up comic. He performs regularly around town. Bowden also has a gift for teaching. He currently is … Continue reading →

Essay Fiesta Reader Profile: Bill Shunn

Bill (William) Shunn is a former Mormon and a science fiction writer. For a short while he was an ordained minister in Alberta, Canada, which resulted in his arrest and expulsion from the great northern nation. His first published science fiction story, “From Our Point of View We Had Moved to the Left,” appeared in … Continue reading →

Slight Hiatus

Due to the amazing Spring weather and the crippling amount of work we have on our plates, you may have noticed a slight absence in Essay Fiesta bloggings. Well not to worry. Keith and Alyson will be back next week, fully rejuvenated and ready to share with you some interesting going ons. In the meantime, … Continue reading →

Oh Happy Day!

Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping, leaves are sprouting and bunnies are reenacting Behind the Green Door. Chicago once more is free from the icy grip of Father Snowballs. Essay Fiesta hopes you had a lovely Passover and Easter. To you Jews, you dashing chosen people of yore, we hope you drank much … Continue reading →