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Sallie Tisdale?s seven books include ?Talk Dirty to Me: An Intimate Philosophy of Sex? and the forthcoming ?Violation: Collected Essays,? described as ?a fascinating look at the epic wanderings of a life mapped by curiosity.? Her many awards include the Pushcart Prize and an NEA Fellowship, and her writing credits range from The New Yorker to Vogue and Tin House. Tisdale was a judge for the National Book Award in 2010. The Professional Writer Series six lectures, scheduled between Jan. 28 and April 14, will focus on a variety of genres, from graphic novels to film criticism, mysteries, memoirs, essays and poetry. The writers will speak about the trajectory of their careers, their successes and challenges. Future lecture: April 14: Zarah Moeggenberg, ?Poetry and the Spoken Word? This WSU Vancouver event is free and open to all. Located on campus in the Multimedia Classroom Building, Room 6.