A teacher at Lesley University (the amazing place where I did my MFA) has come out with a new book I want to read, Yarn: Remembering the Way Home. I didn't work with Kyoko Mori much, but she seemed like a lovely, thoughtful person, so I'm guessing her writing will be, too. Also, Kyoko is giving a reading tomorrow night near Boston. I can't go, unfortunately, but thought I would spread the word...
The lovely and talented Erin Dionne is giving away swag with a phrase from Shakespeare's plays to promote Erin's YA book: Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet. One of the pieces of merch is a mug with this quote from Mid Summer Night's Dream: And though she be but little, she is fierce. As a petite, 5'2" woman, that quote sang to me. My next random purchase will be a t-shirt with that quote on it.
Speaking of lovely and talented writers I know, Ms. January Gill's first collection of poetry is about to come out! I can't wait to attend her book party and celebrate this awesome accomplishment. Now go buy her book. :)
And lastly, there's an interesting talk going on at Harvard Book Store on Dec. 2 that I plan on going to. Author Steve Almond will discuss his new book, This Won't Take But a Minute, Honey. The interesting thing about this book is that he self-published it, using an on-demand printer located in Harvard Book Store. I'm curious as to why an established author would go the self publishing route.
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Thanks for the shout-out, Bug!! (that quote is from Midsummer Night's Dream, btw. It's so fab!). Looking forward to seeing you at Jan's book party!
Oops! I meant to google that to check that it was from Hamlet. Will update the post now.
How great about January's book! She is an awesome "poet mom."
I know it Becca!
Hey people. I'm a big HUGE fan of Erin Dionna and i was wondering if that person who posted was the real Erin Dionne... just asking!
annonymous--lol, that was posted by the real life erin dionne. i am also a fan of hers, and am lucky enough to know her in real life, too!
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