We’re not one to brag on ourselves…oh who are we kidding? We totally are. more ›

Last night Chicagoist, along with about 40 other people, attended "Author's Roundtable: On Authorship, Blogs, and the Changing Literary Landscape" which was moderated by Andrew Huff and featured Chicagoist's own Erin J. Shea as well as Wendy McClure, Kevin Guilfoile, Kevin Smokler and Claire Zulkey. Although Chicagoist is friends with all but one of the featured authors, it was really insightful to hear the panel talk about their experiences. .. because you know, when... more ›

Looking for something fun to do tonight, but want to sound scholarly when you tell your friends where you're going? A number of our favorite Chicago-bloggers-turned-published-book authors will be at the Sulzer Public Library in Lincoln Square tonight, and you should go. Chicagoist's own Erin J. Shea will be participating in a panel hosted by Gaper's Block, along with Wendy McClure, Kevin Guilfoile, and Claire Zulkey. The "Author's Roundtable: On Authorship, Blogs, and the Changing... more ›

When Chicagoist highlighted some local authors a couple weeks ago, we omitted a book (and author) that’s very close to our hearts. Making its official debut in bookstores today is Erin J. Shea’s Tales from the Scale. Foodies and other frequent Chicagoist readers will already be familiar with Erin’s witty and insightful prose here. Permit us a few minutes to brag on one of our own, won’t you? more ›