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Ohio-based Jody Casella has been writing stories since the age of seven. She majored in creative writing at Rhodes College and started an MFA at the University of Memphis. A moment of fear at the sheer impracticality of being a poet caused her to quit writing, earn an MA, and start teaching. After a stint of working and raising children, she’s grateful to be back to writing full-time. Thin Space is her first novel.
Amanda bullock
August 27, 2026
Dear Jody,
I’m Amanda Bullock, Senior Artistic Director at Literary Arts and part of the team behind the Portland Book Festival. I’m reaching out because your work caught my attention, and we’ve specifically selected THIN SPACE for consideration for this year’s festival programming.
We’re exploring opportunities for selected authors to have their books represented through virtual participation and digital placement, offering visibility without requiring an in-person appearance.
This can give your book an opportunity to reach engaged readers, gain exposure within a literary festival setting, and connect with a wider community of readers and literary audiences.
Would you be open to receiving a few more details about why we selected THIN SPACE and what the Portland Book Festival opportunity could offer? Simply reply “YES,” and I’ll send you the festival details and explain the next step for consideration.
Warm regards,
Amanda Bullock
Senior Artistic Director
Literary Arts
Portland Book Festival