News – Jen Ashburn

Pitt-Greensburg Writer’s Festival April 13-16, 2026

I’m very happy to be reading at this year’s Pitt-Greensburg Writer’s Festival on Wednesday, April 15th, 6 p.m., along with Jason Irwin and the winners of this year’s writing awards! Check up the week’s full lineup in the student-run newspaper The Insider.

International Women’s Day Reading: March 8, 2026

I’m honored to be included in a reading for International Women’s Day with Valarie Bacharach, Jeannine Pitas, and Michelle Mirabella. Sunday, March 8th, 3-4 p.m., Happenstance Cafe, 3832 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15201.

Hemingway’s Reading: July 9, 2024

I’m honored to be reading at the Hemingway’s Series on Tuesday, July 9th, along with Taylor Grieshober, Romella Kitchens, Sharon Fagan McDermott, and Robert Yune. Hope to see you there! Hop Farm Brewing, 5601 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201, 7 p.m.

A small stage and some sound equipment in front of a wall of barrel casks. — Hop Farm Brewing

OddMonth Reading: Dec. 2, 2023

Looking forward to reading at the OddMonth Reading Series, along with Tabassam Shah and Jason Irwin. Come on out! Sat. 12/2, 7 p.m., Bantha Tea Bar, Pittsburgh.

Tea shop with a rustic facade of horizontal boards over a large open window. Underneath the boards, the building is painted burnt orange and mustard yellow. There are two signs out front. One sign reads "Bantha Tea Bar," and the other sign reads "Open until 9 p.m. Local teas, Iced tea, Local pastries."

Free Association Reading: Nov. 12, 2023

I’m pleased to be reading with Clint Benjamin, Jason Irwin, Bergita Bugarija on Sunday, November 12, 2023, 3:30 p.m. at City of Asylum in Pittsburgh. Admission is free, but you need to reserve tickets. Streaming also available. Register here.