A recent study by the National Endowment for the Arts showed that fiction reading is on the rise, especially among 18- to 24-year-olds.
-Newsweek April 20, 2009
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Bill Loomis: Author of “Detroit’s Delectable Past — Two Centuries of Frog Legs, Pigeon Pie and Drugstore Whiskey” will be featured as part of the Detroit Historical Society’s Scholar Series, 6 p.m. Wed. Detroit Historical Museum, 5401 Woodward, Detroit. 313-833-1805. www.detroithistorical.org. $10; free for Detroit Historical Society members.
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Tropical Heat
Book Launch
A Saby Stone Story H. Stokes, Author
Book Signing for “Tropical Heat”
(Romance, Murder, Mystery, Suspense and Intrigue)
Friday June 21, 2013
At the
Roberts Riverwalk Hotel
1000 River Place Dr.
Detroit, MI
Time: 6 – 10PM Refreshments Music by DJ Coach
It is the beginning of summer and the heat is on: “Tropical Heat”
“Tropical Attire”
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Recently, Willow Books of Aquarius Press held its 2nd Annual LitFest in Chicago, bringing together some of the top writers and innovators in the country for a day of workshops, panels, and readings. We were honored to have a great emcee, Jay Scott Smith, who really brought our Literature Awards Finalists' Reading to life. Speaking of the Finalists' Reading, we were beyond honored to have our finalists there in person to read from their works.
BE THE NEXT NEW YORK’S BEST SELLER!
Just Us Girlz Book Social, EyeCU Reading & Social Network,
Tonya “Touchdown “Dallas & Trader Joes…
are hosting the first interactive writer’s workshop of its kind!
This is a state-wide literary effort to raise awareness and quality of the work of current & future authors.
Belleville, Michigan
The Write Stuff Writer’s Workshop
Sometimes it’s not what you know but who you know that makes all the difference. On June 29, 2013, workshop presenters Tonya “Touchdown” Dallas, Kimberly Hayes Taylor, Sylvia Hubbard, Tenita Johnson, Rose Williams, Keith Young, and a surprise guest author will energize and educate the Michigan writing community with advice that will get minds motivated and pens moving. This workshop will also help writers come together and share those hidden secrets to improve writing, editing, producing and marketing the best literary works possible, without making costly mistakes. Read more
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Summer Writer News, Workshops and Events
The Freelance Marketplace Writers’ Group meets on third Tuesday of the month at the Rochester Hills Barnes & Noble Bookstore. The Next meeting will be Tuesday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. I will be presenting information that I learned at the recent Bloggers Exchange Conference in Toronto.
Non-writer event, but really fun, is the Paddle to the Symphony at Kensington Metropark on Friday, June 21. Paddle a canoe across Kent Lake and enjoy the music of the Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra. Registration require. Fee is $25 to canoe. Concert is free.
The Ann Arbor Book Festival presents their annual Writers’ Conference on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Registration required. Fee is $100.
Cindy LaFerle and the Royal Oak Public Library present a two-part workshop titled Getting Personal. Due to an emergency, the first night was cancelled. The new first night is Monday, June 24; and the second night will be Monday, July 15. Both evenings run 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration required. Free to attend. 248-246-3727
The Young Authors’ Conference at the end of July structures two conferences based on age group. This is for middle and high school ages. Registration required. Fee is $75. Deadlines soon!
Two Detroit Working Writers’ Workshops remain this year, Creative Non-Fiction and the Death of Dull August 3, 2013; and Writing the Stories of Your Life November 9, 2013. Registration required. Fee is $25 each. |
SAFE’s 7th Annual Appreciation Event Fundraiser
Friday, June 21, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the beautifully restored Detroit Historical Museum with a special Afterglow Event immediately following until Midnight
Please join us to congratulate the 2013 SAFE’s 7th Annual Appreciation Event Award Honorees
Acquisition Award – SAFE Participant: L. J.
Acquisition Award - SAFE Participant: T. A.
Ambassador Award – Tracey Thompson
Ambassador Award - Sylvia Hubbard
B.E.A.C.O.N. Award – Battling Economic Abuse Creating Our Network - Umi (Shelia) Hankins
Christina Lazzana “To dream is to Live” Award – Kimyana Zanye Reece
Collaboration Award – Chacrice Miles, C.E.O. – Transition 1, 2, 3, Inc.
Community Champion Award- Srere Womens Care Fund Grant
SAFE Legacy Award – Voltaire Kendrick
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TRUE STORIES…
TOLD LIVE.
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Charles H. Wright Museum
of African American History
Friday, June 21st 8:00 p.m.
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Satori Shakoor —
Creator, Curator & Producer
Our Mission:
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers has a global mission to connect humanity, create community and provide an uplifting, thought-provoking, soul cleansing, entertainment experience that is unique through the art and craft of storytelling.
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TEXT “Stories” to 42828 and JOIN our Mailing List
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The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers LLC | P.O. Box 3234 | Highland Pk, | MI | 48203
You will not be the same after this workshop. Gain the ultimate freedom and power of being fully authentic and present in life. Being fully in the moment brings clarity, joy and peace. Being fully authentic connects us with the depth of our Being and with all of Life. This is how we unfold our greatest gifts, joy and purpose. Gain tools to experience the fullness and power of your most Authentic Self in an atmosphere of fun, safety and trust. Exercises in creative movement, sound, visualization, and guided meditation let you unfold and deepen in a way that is life changing, and irreversible. Energizing, yet calming.
· Gain the freedom of being fully in the moment
· Live the depth, power & truth of your Authentic Self
· Expand your creativity and spontaneity
· Feel more joyful, alive and centered
· Know the deep peace of “inner presence”
· Unfold your unique gifts, purpose and vision
· Take risks and trust the unknown
· Be fully connected to Life and your flow of good
Four Wednesdays, July 10-31
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Tuition: $170.00
Birmingham Unitarian Church
38651 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, 48304
(248) 583-7765 – aholdreith@sbcglobal.net – http://www.annholdreith.com
Ann Holdreith has been helping people transform into their Authentic Self through her Fire Seed workshops since 1987. She is the author of the Book Fire Seed, a professional artist, published poet and performance artist. She developed her tools and knowledge through her willingness to go deep in her own journey to access universal truth along with formal study. She has extensive experience in dance, voice, creative writing, improvisation, energy healing, and meditation. She is dedicated to living with full presence in every moment. Ann facilitates Fortune 500 companies in team innovation.
“A giant leap in releasing mental blocks and letting creativity flow unencumbered. I’m more productive, self-confident and open to others.”
Gary Klenheim—Training Manager
“Ann’s methods take us into profound flow states that unblock negative patterns—she works from the creative source within herself to bring about transforming results.”
Dr.Elizabeth Borg–Therapist
“This class helped me to transcend my progressive vision loss and find a deeper truth about myself. I felt safe, energized, yet calm. It brought out my deep, innate, creative self.” Donna Vinstra—Poet Workshop Host
 http://twitter.com/sylviahubbard1 I’m preparing to put together a daily paper on my twitter with all my Motown Writers Network Members I would appreciate if you could please friend me and let me know you receive the newsletter and are a member of Motown Writers Network, so I may make your tweets apart of the newspaper automatically. Now follow the birdie and follow me!! See you online!! http://twitter.com/sylviahubbard1
Sylvia Hubbard NOW AVAILABLE: Secrets, Lies and Family Ties order your copy now
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This is the invitation to Pavers Publishing, LLC’s Launch Party Invitation of July 16, 2013 in Detroit.
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TRUE STORIES…
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Satori Shakoor —
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Our Mission:
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers has a global mission to connect humanity, create community and provide an uplifting, thought-provoking, soul cleansing, entertainment experience that is unique through the art and craft of storytelling.
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VISIT OUR WEBSITE
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The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers LLC | P.O. Box 3234 | Highland Pk, | MI | 48203
It’s Wednesday again! Don’t forget to listen in today at 5:30pm on the Michigan Literary Network blog talk radio show. Sylvia Hubbard will interview Keith Owens author of “The Mayonnaise Murders,” Check Keith out at www.keithowens.com and on twitter @kaoblues.
Keith’s Bio:
My nearly 30-year background as a writer includes time spent as a columnist/reporter and/or editor for Detroit’s Metro Times, the Michigan Chronicle, the Detroit Free Press, the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel, and other newspapers including the Denver Post and the Los Angeles Times. I was also a nationally syndicated columnist with Universal Press Syndicate for three years beginning in 1993. My two-part, 11,000 word article for Detroit’s Metro Times on the history of the blues in Detroit entitled “Boogie Chillun” earned recognition from the Alternative Newsweekly Awards and also from the Detroit Chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists. I am currently a regular contributor to the progressive political blogs PoliticusUSA and Jack and Jill Politics.
But fiction was my first love long before I became involved in journalism.
One of my mother’s most cherished pictures is the one of me at age two or three, standing up on tippy toe in my underwear trying to reach the keys of an old black typewriter perched on the edge of a table. One hand was outstretched upward, as I looked back over my shoulder at the camera, apparently just becoming aware that my picture was being taken.
I have no idea what my fascination was all about at the time, Naturally I’d like to think I had the Great American Novel pent up inside me and I just had to get that story told. Because even at that young age I obviously knew my destiny, and the typewriter was my chariot that would transport me from that small orange brick house on Milwaukee Street in Denver, Colorado to riches and fame.
Then again, maybe the keys were nice and shiny and I was just reaching upward like any curious kid to try and get my hands on the shiny thing just out of my reach. And my mother, like most mothers, had her camera nearby on the ready for any and all cute baby shots, and she realized this one was a keeper. Then she quickly snatched me away before I pulled the bright shiny typewriter down on top of my little baby head.
Like I said, I have no idea what my fascination was all about at the time. But that picture has stayed with me throughout the years as my true fascination with words and stories has evolved into a passion that has all but consumed me. Writing is not what I do, it’s who I am. Whether I’m writing op-ed columns, political blogs, children’s stories, or science fiction murder mysteries ( all of which I have done, by the way), it doesn’t matter so long as it gives me a chance to feed the beast. Doesn’t matter if it’s a brief few grafs, or a lengthier passage requiring research and other deep and time-consuming stuff.
So long as words are involved, and I can tell a story, then the beast will let me rest another day.
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