Twisted Road Publications will have its much-anticipated Southern Gothic Anthology, WALKING THE EDGE, available for pre-order on August 1st. Edited by Joan Leggitt, with introduction by Dorothy Allison.
Stay tuned, and get’em while they’re hot!
Category Archives: Celebrations
Meet Bestselling Author Kristin Harmel
“Harmel skillfully weaves among points of view and timelines, building tension and mystery along the way… Harmel, an Orlando resident with an eye for detail, authentically weaves American history into this engaging novel. An appealing family saga that connects generations and reaffirms love.” – Kirkus Reviews
Kristin Harmel’s latest novel When We Meet Again focuses on an aspect of American history long forgotten. During World War II there were over 700 POW camps in the United States that housed German soldiers. A former journalist who has worked with People, Woman’s Day, and Ladies Home Journal, Harmel has done extensive research on the topic and enjoyed writing this book.
Event date:
Friday, July 22, 2016 – 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Event address: Writer’s Block Bookstore, 124 Welbourne Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Show, Tell, Write with Patricia Charpentier at Infusion Tea
Remember when you were in first grade, and you brought a treasure to school to share in show and tell? That was loads of fun, so why should such a time be available only for kids? Welcome to show and tell for big people, with a twist. Join the fun at Show, Tell, Write presented by Patricia Charpentier each month in conjunction with Bookmark It, Orlando’s independent bookstore, and Infusion Tea, College Park’s award-winning tea and vegetarian cafe. This month, Show, Tell, Write will be on the fourth Tuesday of the month, July 26th. After July, the event will be held the third Tuesday of every month. Come early and grab a tasty meal and cup of tea before the fun begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring in a memento or item from your past or present each month (or photos, if the objects are too large) that is meaningful and holds many memories. Then, take a few minutes to share the item with the group and tell its story and significance to you.
Then, after being given a bit of instruction, we’ll write for a few minutes about the object you brought in or some other story you’d like to tell. You’ll learn how to write vivid descriptions, convey sentiment, and detail the item’s history and importance. No previous writing experience is required for this fun, hands-on event.
Don’t want to talk about your treasure? No problem. Bring it with you anyway; come, listen, write, and be a part of the group.
Before you head home around 8:00 p.m., check out Bookmark It’s great selection of books on site in Infusion Tea, 1600 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804.
Pat Spears to speak at Maitland Writers Group on “Writing the Stories that Need to be Told”
Pat Spears, author of It’s Not Like I Knew Her, will speak at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 14th at the Maitland Writers Group. Host Nylda Dieppa invited Spears to speak to the group because, although written well in advance of Orlando’s recent tragedy, the book resonates with themes that will help us understand the challenges and beauty of living LGBT, and of learning to express the inexpressible.
Directions to the Maitland Public Library
501 South Maitland Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 647-7700
Directions:
From I-4, take Maitland Boulevard exit. Head East on Maitland Boulevard until it crosses Maitland Avenue. Turn right on Maitland Avenue. Turn right onto Ventris Avenue after crossing the railroad tracks. The library is located at 501 S. Maitland Ave on the corner of Ventris.
From the Orlando/Winter Park area, take U.S. Hwy. 17-92 North to the intersection of Maitland Avenue. Turn Left. The library is on the left, next to the Maitland Civic Center. Turn Left onto Ventris Avenue to access our parking lot.