Join us for two readings Sat. 9/25, and submit, submit, submit!

John Domini will once again present a wonderful rendition of the first chapter of the Modern Dickens Project at two locations Sat. 9/25.

Wake up at the Des Moines Farmers' Market by stopping in to Java Joes on 4th St. at 9:30 a.m.

Later that night, join John at Cafe di Scala in the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood at 641 18th St. This reading starts at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Of course, once you hear John, you'll be inspired to write the next installment! Deadline for Chapter 2 is October 21st....so write today! We are eagerly awaiting your submission!

Join us for MDP readings Fri. 9/17 and Sat. 9/18

Join author John Domini Fri. 9/17 for the first MDP reading at the Des Moines Social Club,
1408 Locust St. He'll begin at 6 p.m.

If you've not had a chance to visit the DMSC before, it's a great art and event space, so plan on staying a little longer to view some of the gallery work.

Saturday, 9/18, stop into Ritual Cafe, 1301 Locust St. Des Moines, for a nice cup of something and another reading by John starting at 11:30 a.m.

More readings to come! We really look forward to meeting you. And if you'd like to suggest a venue, please do.

Upcoming readings of the 1st chapter

The Modern Dickens Project is hittin' the streets!

We're finalizing some events that will feature inagurual chapter author John Domini reading his work and encouraging new writers to submit subsequent chapters.

We'd love to meet you and answer any questions you have about the project, so please watch this space and our Facebook page for a listing of locations and times. We'll be out and about soon!

Thanks to everyone for spreading the word

The strength of any effort is bouyed by its support, and the MDP staff is forever grateful for all the terrific people who believe in the effort and are helping to publicize the idea and encourage writers to take part.

• Brianne Sanchez of The Des Moines Register created a great feature: A New Approach to Old Fiction for both the Register and Juice. Look for Brianne at some of the MDP events at the Des Moines Social Club, too!
• If you want to know about any writing opportunities, bookmark Roxie Hanna's blog and check back often. She was kind to post this: New Writing Opportunity: The Modern Dickens Project
• Our illustrious editorial advisor, Kali VanBaale, has written a great blog about the MDP (not because she had to, but because she wanted to. :D) Make sure to bookmark her blog, too, as she writes some pretty funny stuff: The Modern Dickens Project
• AccessLine Iowa picked up the Register story.
• Thanks also to Intrepid Media for adding a blurb to its news page.

We understand that a feature from Radio Iowa is forthcoming, as well as a little love from mystery author Mike Manno on his blog.

Again, thanks to everyone for sounding the horn, sharing on Facebook, and RTing on Twitter.