Whitney Scott Mailing Address: 937 Patricia Lane Crete, IL  60417 County: Will E-mail: outriderpr@aol.com Phone: work: 708-672-6630 fax: 708-672-5820 Genre: Poetry/Fiction

Periodical Publications:

• After Hours (2002, 2001)
• Whetstone (2002)
• Letter eX (2001-Present)
• Booklist Magazine, American Library Association (1993-Present)
• Has appeared in CQ, Jane's Stories, Potomac Review, Amethyst, The Poetry Peddle, Pearl, Tomorrow Magazine, Independent Review, F.O.C. Review, Arts Alive, Howling Dog, Obelisk, Dangerous Dames (April 1998), Kaleidoscope Ink (January 1998), & Freedom's Just Another Word (January 1998 & July 1998) and others.

Book Publications:

• A Kiss is Still A Kiss (2001)
• Earth Beneath, Sky Beyond (2000)
• Feather, Fins & Fur (1999)
• Scratching It Out - A Writer's Manual, Outrider Press, 1998
• Editor for Outrider Press releases Freedom's Just Another Word (1998), Alternatives - Roads Less Traveled (1997), & Prarie Hearts - Women View the Midwest (1996)
• Words Against The Shifting Seasons (1995)
• Dancing to The End of The Shining Bar (1994)

Forthcoming Publications:

• Take Two-They're Small (2002)
• Scratching It Out (2002)
• Family Gatherings (2003)

Awards, Fellowships, Grants and Honors:

• 1993-94 Sidney Yates Illinois Arts Advocacacy Award Nominee
• 2000 Jefferson Award Nominee
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• Muse Award

Recent Readings, Performances and Productions:

• Chicago Poetry Holiday Fest 2001
• Harold Washington Library Center 2001, 2000
• Homewood Public Library 2002, 2001
• Orlando Park Public Library 2001
• Bucktown Arts Festival 2001, 2000
• Borders Bookstore (Orland Park, IL), February 1998
• Barnes & Noble (Chicago), July 1997 Twilight Tales (Chicago), August 1997
• Others

Recent Workshops:

• Oakton Community College 2002
• Homewood Public Library 2002
• Harold Washington Library Center 2001, 2000
• Creative writing workshop, Olympia Fields Park District (IL), February 1998
• "Keys to Creative Writing Success," Moraine Valley Community College (Palos Hills, IL), January 1998
• St. Xavier Univeraity
• Off Campus Writers' workshop

Present Employment:

• Columbia College/Chicago

Preferred Audience:

• Adult-Gen'l

Willing to travel:

• yes