I'm so excited to announce this!!
I'm doing some volunteer work that really appeals to me, professionally and personally. Namely, I'm helping the co-owners of my neighborhood coffee shop bring authors and readers together for book events. Not for commercial reasons--although the authors can sign and sell books, and everyone knows that writers and caffeine are a match made in heaven. Our goals are simple: We want to share beautiful art, words and ideas in community. Plus, we wanna have fun! Who: SoCal published authors in all genres, and readers of all ages What: Book-related activities (readings, writing workshops, art projects, etc.); Q & A's with the author(s); and signing sessions Where: It's A Grind on Alicia Parkway (Laguna Hills, CA) When: The first Saturday morning of every month Why: Because we like you! Our 2010 themes are rather like those of the Pasadena Rose Parade--tagged to the month in which they fall, but broad enough that you can be creative in matching your book(s) to them.
January: Beginnings February: Love March: Green April - December: TBA
Do any of these months and/or themes appeal to you? If so, let me know! (If you'd like, you can collaborate with other authors on a joint event.) We've planning ahead for the first few months of next year, and are ready to match dates and themes to interested authors.
Let's get a sign-up sheet going quickly, so that we can start promoting. Fun times, and we’re hoping you want to do this!! Also, feel free to copy/paste this message into emails to other authors in the area. For more information--or to be referred to the co-owner for consideration--just send me an email. I'll pass it along. If you don't get a quick response, please assume I haven't received it. (Melodye.Shore AT gmail DOT com)
Oh, and watch this space for announcements about our Halloween and Holiday Season authors. PLUS, a special guest will conduct workshops on artistic journaling.
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