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Sam Harrison, novelist and FSC student, 
holds book reading/discussion

LAKELAND, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2003) - The English department at Florida Southern College will present a reading and talk by Sam Harrison, FSC student, Miami Herald reviewer, and published novelist. The presentation will take place Feb. 18 at 3:45 p.m. in the William H. Danforth Chapel on campus. 

"We are especially pleased that our student body includes an accomplished novelist and journalist," said Dr. Catherine Eskin, FSC English professor. Harrison has written two books, "Walls of Blue Coquina" and "Birdsong Ascending," both published by Harcourt Brace. Publisher's Weekly reviewed "Walls of Blue Coquina," claiming his book was "thoughtful and compelling throughout." Harrison has a degree in English and is currently studying for a degree in philosophy and religion. The English department has extended an invitation to area advanced placement English classes and hopes to see a wide array of community members in attendance.

The presentation is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. For additional information, please contact Eskin at 863-680-4345 (ceskin@flsouthern.edu) or Dr. Bernard Quetchenbach at 863-680-4221 (bquetchenbach@flsouthern.edu).

About Florida Southern College
Florida Southern is a four-year, private, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and a master of business administration degree accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in Lakeland, Fla., the college is home to the largest, single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world.

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