A virtual writing workshop. Jerry Waxler is a therapist and the author of: "Memoir Revolution," an inquiry into the social and psychological importance of the emerging genre; "Learn to Write your Memoir in 4 Weeks", a step by step how-to book; and his latest memoir, "How I Learned to Love the World, My Epic Journey […]
Lehigh Valley Poetry will host the annual virtual open mic, encouraging all to share an original poem, short story, or song. The event will be hosted on zoom, and streamed on Facebook. Please see the link information in the Facebook event or reach out to E.Lynn Alexander, organizer with the Easton Book Festival, for more […]
Lehigh Valley Poetry's annual Wicked Brew event will pair up again with the Easton Book Festival in the Connexions Gallery courtyard for an event that you will not want to miss. Wicked Brew honors the seasonal vibe and invites participating poets, writers, artists, and musicians to draw from their darker sources- the creepy, the macabre, […]
Join us for an incredible evening in the heart of Easton as Lehigh Valley Poetry and Noble Quills join forces to host an outdoor open mic event.
Everyone has a story. This mini-workshop will demonstrate how a person can take their story, embellish it and write in down. Dennis Boyne is a seasoned storyteller and the Executive Director of Lehigh Valley Story Slam. He has written three books: A Family's Journey, Major Kate, and Jake at Church. In addition to his literary […]
What’s it like to have the opportunity to share a portion of your life with any reader? Three memoirists discuss how it feels to have translated a chunk of their lives into the form of a book. It seems literary, but it’s really an activity of finding and sharing yourself through writing. Melba Tolliver is […]
By its nature, no one person defines solarpunk and it evolves as people join the movement. It tends towards interconnectedness, justice, mutualism, library economies, technology aligned with Nature, creating trajectories towards diverse futures, community-building, and is antithetical to fossil fuel extraction, uber-capitalism, racism, authoritarianism, fascism and the like. As a genre, solarpunk spans all other […]
Three hours of artists talks, by artists whose work comprise TEXT: An Exhibition of ART Made with TEXT. The show itself runs from September 2nd through November 30th, and showcases work by Maciek Albrecht, Audrey Anastasi, Ursula Clark, Hyo Ju Chun, Patricia Dahlman & Michael Dal Cerro, Jan Dell, Kate Dodd, Pete Gourfain, Angela La […]
Linda J. Mancinelli will read from her book Before You Go: A Hospice Nurse Shares Her Experiences Caring for Her Dying Patients, which contains stories and poetry from her more than 30 years as a hospice nurse. Along with Bonnie Winfield, of The Journey Home, Linda will also facilitate a Death Cafe workshop, for the […]
This workshop will explore the steps an author can take to bring their book to the attention of movie and TV producers. Alan Roth will also discuss how an author can adapt their own work. Alan Roth is a member and Fellow of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and serves as an […]
In this Poetry & Puppetry writing workshop, participants are encouraged to choose a puppet from the Book & Puppet displays that speak to them, and to write a poem from the perspective of the chosen puppet. This event is open to all ages and all writing abilities. Workshop facilitator Magnus Mateo is a Lehigh Valley […]
Day 1: Crime, Suspense, Thriller Storm clouds gather as the audience votes on their favorite excerpts read by three GLVWG authors in a literary “gameshow.” Each round showcases the authors’ mastery of an element of fiction: dialogue, setting, character with the audience as the judge. Expect audience participation, a literary trivia quiz, door prizes, and […]
Join BrightFlame to vision our way to just, regenerative futures. Cognitive science shows we are wired for stories: it’s how we make sense of and navigate the world; it’s how we change the world. In this experiential workshop we’ll journey into that future, dive into details, and make visceral memories. We’ll share these futures to […]
Ways and why's we stray from a strong protagonist arc. Pros and cons of strong protagonist arcs vs. plot-driven stories. Panelists: Thomas Terraforte: Panel Moderator; author of scifi/fantasy novels. Member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG). Michael Daigle: Newspaperman turned detective author. Famous for the Nagler series. GLVWG Member. Angel Ackerman: President of […]
The Easton (Mini) Zine Library will be hosting the annual EBF zine swap (leave/take) at the Author and Small Press Expo on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Sigal Museum in Downtown Easton as part of the Easton Book Festival and our commitment to celebrate all forms of printed matter. Organized by E. Lynn Alexander, […]
A poetry workshop in which each participant is guaranteed to leave with a pretty decent poem. Good for younger writers or older participants new to poetry -- or anyone, really. Pen and paper (or a laptop or a cellphone) required. Rebecca Reynolds is a poet and educator who teaches creative writing at Rutgers University. She […]
Do you have an idea for a book you've been dying to dig into? In this workshop, participants will explore and map out idea(s) for Young Adult and Middle-Grade novels and discuss techniques for a successful first one to three pages of a project to hook the reader for the chapters to come. No formal […]
Celebrate various locations around the Lehigh Valley (and Slate Belt) as they appear as settings in various books by local authors. Parisian Phoenix Publishing has titles that present a fictionalized Bethlehem (romantic comedy Trapped: What if Skunks Were Matchmakers? recently released with full-color photography and a new cover), short stories that depict growing up in […]
A panel of experienced Open Mic hosts offer advice for potential event hosts, with Q&A session--followed by a sample Open Mic, where any willing participant from the audience can host with the help of the panel of hosts. Panel members: Magnus Mateo, Darrell Parry, and more.
Join members of the Lafayette College English club at an intimate reading of original work. Many students have not read for an audience before and are anxious yet eager to share with you all. It's sure to shape up to be a charming gathering of curiousity and celebration. You won't want to miss it! The […]
In this interactive 90-minute session, local expressive art facilitator at The Journey Home Community Studio, Dr. Bonnie Winfield guides participants through the powerful process of using creative expression as a tool for emotional healing. Attendees will learn techniques for channeling difficult experiences into various artistic mediums, including writing, visual art. Winfield will share inspiring examples […]
Jonell Joshua spent her childhood shuttling back and forth between Savannah and New Jersey – living in grandparents’ homes during the times her mother, struggling with mental illness, needed support to raise her and her brothers. Together the family found a way to keep going even in the darkest of times. How Do I Draw […]
An eleven-year-old boy copes with the challenges of his city life by weaving his reality into a magical realm of dragons, foxes, and trolls—until he must use the power of his creativity to save both of his worlds from destructive forces. This stunning debut is a profound exploration of imagination, community, and how the stories […]