Thursday, October 07, 2004

Oct. 6, 2004

WILMINGTON, N.C.—Brian DeVido, a 2001 graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s graduate program in creative writing and a former Golden Gloves heavyweight champion, will read from his widely reviewed first novel about the boxing world, Every Time I Talk to Liston, at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 at Bristol Books in Wilmington.

The event is free and open to the public. A wine and cheese reception will follow.

Every Time I Talk to Liston was published in May 2004 by Bloomsbury USA. The author’s Web site describes the story as follows:

A fighter on the decline, Amos “Scrap Iron” Fletcher, begins training a talented but troubled contender, TNT. Together, they go after one of the most honored titles in sports, the world heavyweight championship, with the defiant spirit of Sonny Liston guiding--and dogging--their every step.

The New York Times Book Review writes that "DeVido's writing shows quiet purpose in every move, carrying its insider knowledge with easy confidence."

For further information, contact the UNCW Department of Creative Writing at 910/962-7063. For details on this event, contact Bristol Books at 910/256-4490. Bristol Books is located at 1908 Eastwood Road, Suite 116, in Lumina Station.