News Story
September 15, 2015
La Roche College Professor to Speak at Pittsburgh Waterfront Barnes & Noble
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2015 – On Wednesday, Sept. 30, La Roche University English Professor Joshua David Bellin, Ph.D., will visit Barnes & Noble at the Waterfront to discuss his post-apocalyptic thriller, “Survival Colony 9.” The discussion will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a book signing with Dr. Bellin.
“Survival Colony 9” paints a vivid, gritty landscape ravaged by war, where humanity’s hopes for survival hinge on one teenage boy, 14-year-old Querry Genn. Querry is a member of Survival Colony 9, one of the small groups of people who outlived the wars that destroyed the old world. And now the monstrous Skaldi have come to scavenge what’s left of the human race. Six months ago, Querry had an encounter with the Skaldi – and he can’t remember anything before then. If he can recall his past, he might be able to defeat the Skaldi. If he can’t, he’s their next victim.
Dr. Bellin graduated from Wesleyan University and went on to earn his Ph.D. in English at the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches college English at La Roche, published three nonfiction books and has taken part in the movement to protect the environment. He lives with his wife and two children in the Frick Park area of Pittsburgh.
Published in 2014, “Survival Colony 9” is Dr. Bellin’s debut young adult novel. For more information about Dr. Bellin or his work, please visit joshuadavidbellin.com.
About La Roche University: A private liberal arts college in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, La Roche University offers more than 50 undergraduate and five graduate degree programs, with particular strengths in education, business, criminal justice, psychology, and health and medical sciences as well as interior design and graphic design. This residential college provides a vibrant campus community for more than 1,400 men and women enjoying 30-plus student organizations and an exciting NCAA Div. III athletics program. Founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche University embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds. With a legacy of social justice and a commitment to international exchange, La Roche University educates students to be lifelong learners and achievers in an increasingly diverse and global society.
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