Writing Archive

Next week, my Harold Washington College colleague Marcy Rae Henry celebrates the release of her collection, The CTA Chronicles. (See the link for full details.)

Professor of Humanities and ranchera-dabbling musician, Marcy will read from this interwoven mix of observations, conversations, character sketches, and passing fancies.

Soaking up some advance pieces from the forthcoming book, I'm reminded of countless sojourns on the city's rapid-transit odyssey known as the CTA. Marcy's eye for sensual detail is matched by her ear for the unforgettable voices that surface within the wash of noise and humanity in mass transit.

I'm especially intrigued to see her forthcoming novel, Cumbia Therapy, which might be exactly the kind of rhythmic counseling I need these days. Congrats also to Marcy for getting tenure at the H-Dub, as we started on the T-track at the same time, and I'm definitely inspired now to get my own writing together. And maybe even pick up a three-row button accordion, too!