NOTE: This page will not be updated after September 2018 as the editor has moved to the West Coast. Apologies for any links that no longer work. Gratitude to everyone who used Local LIT during its 16 years and for the friendships made over that time. They will endure. — Kathye
P.S. You can still keep up with my work and/or contact me by going to my website
or email
APIARY magazine — “Written by Humans”
BETH KEPHART BOOKS — blog by National Book Award nominated local author provides an exquisitely written insight into the writing/artistic life. If you are a writer you should be reading this.
BLYDYN SQUARE BOOKS — Publisher based in Lansdale, PA
BROAD STREET REVIEW — "Where Art and Ideas Meet" in Philadelphia
CLEAVER magazine — “cutting-edge words”
FIRST PERSON ARTS — Philly-based memoir and documentary arts organization, sponsors salons, story slams, etc.
I READ A SHORT STORY TODAY — Pat Rapa writes about short stories he recently read. Sweet.
INDIEBOUND — Use this site to find and support local independent bookstores and other local independent businesses.
KELLY WRITERS HOUSE — Fabulous literary center on Locust Walk/ PENN campus.
LOCAL LIT — You are here.
LIARS CLUB — a group of some my favorite local writers/friends who have banded together for group talks and signings while simultaneously banging the drum for “bookstores, libraries, literacy and the love of books.” They also support fellow writers via a monthly free in-person gathering WRITERS COFFEEHOUSE at two locations to which all writers are invited.
MAINLINE WRITERS COFFEEHOUSE —A wonderful monthly opportunity for writers to get together with other writers to network and talk about writing and publishing, free and open to all. Hosted by members of the Philly LIARS CLUB, the coffeehouse takes place from noon to 3 PM on the last Sunday of every month at The New Leaf Cafe in Rosemont, PA.
PENNSYLVANIA WRITES FOR KIDS — Find a list of PA children’s book authors here.
PHILADELPHIA STORIES — A literary magazine of fiction/art/poetry of the Delaware Valley, run by local authors Carla Spataro and Christine Wieser. Support this!!
PHILLY READS: The Bibliophile's Guide to Philadelphia
PHILLY READS Guide to LITERARY SITES in PHILADELPHIA
PHILLY READS Guide to Phillycentric Children’s Literature
QUIRK BOOKS — “Seekers of All Things Awesome” publisher in Olde City
QWERTY PHILLY — “Connecting Philly’s Literary Community.” Run by Philadelphia author, journalist and Temple University professor Lori Tharps.
The SMART SET — Very cool online magazine covering culture and ideas, arts and science, global and national affairs, produced right here in Philly at Drexel University.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PRESS
The U.S. REVIEW of BOOKS — Online book review publication for independent presses.
WILD RIVER REVIEW — excellent online magazine out of nearby Princeton, NJ, “connecting people, places & ideas, story by story.”