Lots of cool stuff went on this week, and there's still more to look forward to...

1. Maya Angelou rocked my world. Monday night's event at Salem State was mobbed--there wasn't a single seat available in the gym. Dr. Angelou sat on a tall chair in the center of the stage (she has bad knees) and captivated the audience for nearly an hour and a half. ( Read more... )

I just keep falling behind on my blogging duties. The last papers and projects get turned in next week, so maybe things will lighten up...? We'll see.

In the meantime, we had a GREAT NEWS reading on Sunday, with four very talented poets. To see pics, click over to Poetmom's blog and scroll down an entry or two (she, unlike me, has been keeping a ( Read more... )

1. Madeline L'Engle has died. She was 88 years old. Creator of Meg and Charles Wallace Murray, Mrs. Whatsit, and It. Her books have brought joy to readers for over 40 years. A Wrinkle In Time was published in 1962, and continues to be one of my favorite books EVER. Meg acts bravely to save those she loves, even though she's afraid and flawed. L' ( Read more... )

The third time's a charm! Last night was our third NEWS event, and the final one for the summer. We'll be back in the fall with all new readers and fun theme nights, though--don't worry ( Read more... )

JOIN US TONIGHT FOR THE LATEST N•E•W•S READING SERIES!

The New & Emerging Writers Series presents
MIXED BAG: FICTION, NONFICTION & POETRY EVENTWednesday, June 27th, at 7pm ( Read more... )

Last night was the second New & Emerging Writers Series event. The theme was Focus on Fiction, and three fantabulous writers shared their work (I read, too). Thanks to Poetmom, we have photo documentation of the night.

Here's Robyn Bradley, writer by day, DJ on Sunday afternoons, reading from her award-winning piece, "A Touch of Charlotte:"

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It's time for January and I to announce the next reading for our New & Emerging Writers Series (NEWS). We even have our own website now--check it out!

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New & Emerging Writers Series (NEWS): Focus on FictionBoston-area writers share their work, their talent, and their love of the written word ( Read more... )

Tomorrow night is the kickoff of the

New & Emerging Writers Series

founded by me and Poetmom! We can't wait. There are three fabulous poetesses reading their work ( Read more... )