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Recent books by Peace Corps writers

There are eight new books by Peace Corps writers.

Literary Type

Of writers and books and other creative RPCVs

Talking with . . .

John Coyne interviews Nita Noveno (Cameroon 1988–90)

Reviews

The Arrow and the Olive Branch by Jack Godwin (Gabon 1982–84) reviewed Dick Irish (Philippines 1962–64)

Coyota by Martha Egan (Venezuela 1967–69) reviewed by Jan Worth-Nelson (Tonga 1976–78)

Life’s A Campaign by Chris Matthews (Swaziland 1968–70) reviewed by Ken Hill (Turkey 1965–67)

Taxi to Tashkent by Tom Fleming (Uzbekistan 2003–05) reviewed by Lawrence F. Lihosit (Honduras 1975–77)

A Writer Writes

“The Book Locker” by Chris Honore’ (Colombia 1967–69)

“Portrait” by Roderick Jones (Nicaragua 1992–96)

New at the site

• Recently added to our Bibliography of Peace Corps Writers —
  • James Bullington (staff: Niger 2000–06)
  • Richard K. Mastain (staff: Nigeria 1965–67)
  • Katie Wiegele (Philippines 1988–90)
• Recently added to “We'll link you to our world”:
• • The blog of Scott and Erin Farver (Philippines 2006–08)
• New “Opportunities for Writers”:
  • Non-fiction Peace Corps stories sought by Peace Corps at 50
  • Literary Ventures Fund provides financial support to writers and publishers.
  • Over 50 and Overseas is looking for articles.