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SUMMARY:Local History Talk with Jeff Stefanik-"Beside Blue Waters: A History of Webster Lake"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free\, informative talk and book signing by local historian Jeff Stefanik! \nYou will also have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of his new book “Beside Blue Waters: A History of Webster Lake”. \nAll proceeds go to benefit the Samuel Slater Experience in Webster. \n  \nJeff Stefanik is a Webster native and has been a land surveyor working throughout the region for nearly fifty years. He has used his interest in history and his professional background to write the history of Webster Lake from the coming of the Europeans in 1600 to the present day.\n \nTo RSVP\, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/local-history-talk-with-jeff-stefanik-beside-blue-waters-a-history-of-webster-lake/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Meet NYT Bestselling Author R.F. Kuang
DESCRIPTION:CLICK ON IMAGE BELOW FOR REGISTRATION LINK:
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/meet-nyt-bestselling-author-r-f-kuang/
LOCATION:Bartlett High School Auditorium\, 52 Lake Parkway\, Webster\, MA\, 01570
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Meet Award Winning Author Jerry Craft at the Webster Library!
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to be part of this exciting event welcoming author & illustrator Jerry Craft for a meet & greet and book signing at the Gladys E. Kelly Library in Webster! \nSome of his award-winning graphic novels include New Kid\, Class Act\, School Trip and J vs. K. Register for this FREE Event online or call the library directly at 508-949-3880.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/meet-award-winning-author-jerry-craft-at-the-webster-library/
LOCATION:Gladys E. Kelly Library\, 2 Lake Street\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Evening Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s book group meetup!! **PLEASE NOTE: DATE CHANGE DUE TO SNOW** \nWe will be discussing The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. \nFrom James McBride\, author of the bestselling Oprah’s Book Club pick Deacon King Kong and the National Book Award–winning The Good Lord Bird\, a novel about small-town secrets and the people who keep them. \nAll are welcome! \nPlease RSVP to deb@bookloversgourmet.com or 508-949-6232. \nBooks are available in store at a 10% discount on online at Bookshop.org.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/evening-book-group-author-visit-with-dean-cycon/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:The Legend of the Oxford Pirate Book Release with Robert Racicot
DESCRIPTION:Aargh!! Join us for a high adventure book signing event with local author Robert Racicot and his latest release The Legend of the Oxford Pirate. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Signed copies will be available for purchase. For more information or to RSVP\, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com \n  \nAbout the book: A storm sinks pirate Sam Bellamy’s ship off Cape Cod. A stranger carries a secret inland along the Bay Path. Centuries later a discovery is made at ancient ruins. Blending legend\, local lore\, and childhood adventure\, this coming of age tale uncovers how mysteries of the past still haunt the forests of New England. \nAbout the author: Robert Racicot is a retired Air Force Lt Col and Professor of Chemistry. He is enjoying his retirement years hiking\, mountain biking\, and writing stories\, and poetry. He is the author of the young reader books The Legend of Carbuncle Pond and The Haunting of the Oxford Library.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/the-legend-of-the-oxford-pirate-book-release-with-robert-racicot/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:"Painting a Family" New Book Release with Mary Anne Slack
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to be hosting a book release and signing with author Mary Anne Kalonas Slack. Her second novel\, Painting a Family\, features mother and daughter relationships. Her short stories have been published in Adelaide Literary Magazine and in the 2013\, 2024\, and 2025 Quabbin Quills Anthologies. Her first novel\, The Sacrificial Daughter\, was published in 2024 by White River Press. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP\, please call 508-949-6232. \n  \nAbout the book: Painting a Family tells the story of Jane\, who endures a strict Catholic upbringing in the 1960s and 1970s\, when good girls only leave the nest to marry and have babies. Longing to be an artist\, Jane dares to follow her dreams—until she meets handsome\, stalwart Tim O’Connell. They marry and have four daughters. But when her girls are nearly grown\, Jane is faced with a challenge for which she is utterly unprepared. \nWith twists and turns along the way\, the mother and daughters shield themselves with secrets and test their loyalties to one another\, until the ties that bind threaten to break once and for all.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/painting-a-family-new-book-release-with-mary-anne-slack/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Scars to Stars\, Volume 4 Book Release with Bil Gardiner
DESCRIPTION:“Scars to Stars\, Volume 4\,” is a collection of 13 vulnerable\, personal experiences of overcoming adversity\, from loss and grief to abuse\, suicide and much more.  The writers vulnerably share their personal\, authentic stories of overcoming adversity to motivate and inspire you\, wherever you might be along your own journey… so you will never again need to feel alone in your struggle. \nThe stories in these pages will meet the reader where they are and show them that they are not alone\, inspiring and motivating them to overcome situations in their own life. \nWilliam “Bil” Gardiner\, is a professional photographer by trade\, who spent 10 years as a police officer in his hometown of Worcester\, MA.  During that time\, Bil was blackballed and persecuted because he solved situations using his head\, his heart and the law without bending the law or simply using brute force.  As a result\, Bil has been suffering from anxiety\, depression and post traumatic stress disorder for over 20 years now and was forced to leave the job on a 25% personal\, medical disability.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/scars-to-stars-volume-4-book-release-with-bil-gardiner/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Book Launch for Grabtown by Sarah P. Blanchard
DESCRIPTION:Booklovers’ Gourmet invites you to a book launch with author Sarah P. Blanchard for her newest suspense novel Grabtown. \nSet in an authentic New England mill town\, this multi-generational thriller weaves between 1985 and today as it explores themes of family secrets\, unshakable loyalty\, and a mother’s courage in the face of chilling abuse. The event is free and open to the public. Signed copies will be available for purchase. \nSarah P. Blanchard is a novelist\, short story writer\, and poet living in northeastern Connecticut. She taught English and communications at the University of Hawaii-Hilo and creative writing at the University of North Carolina-Asheville. Her debut novel\, Drawn from Life\, won several awards including a 2025 Independent Press Award for New Adult Fiction and was shortlisted for a 2024 unpublished novel award by The Letter Review. Recognized also for her short fiction\, Sarah won the 1992 National League of American Pen Women’s Dorothy Daniels Fiction Award and was selected as a finalist for the 2024 Porch Prize for Fiction\, and the 2021 Doris Betts Short Fiction Award. \nShe holds a B.A. in English from the University of Connecticut and an M.B.A. from Nichols College. Sarah’s writing of this novel has been informed by her past experience as a volunteer firefighter and a radio news reporter. She lives now in an old New England mill town that closely resembles the fictional town of Winslow\, the setting for Grabtown. \nFor more information about the author\, visit sarahpblanchard.com.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/book-launch-for-grabtown-by-sarah-p-blanchard/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:The Double Nest: Poems by Rhett Watt Book Launch with Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Book Launch with poet Rhett Watt who will share her new book The Double Nest. \nThe event will also include an Open Mic. To sign up\, please email deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \nIn this time of species collapse\, widely published poet Watts finds a container to hold personal loss in the natural world. She connects with animals and plants at her home on the Lower Worcester Plateau\, twenty-five feet from Dark Brook.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/the-double-nest-poems-by-rhett-watt-book-launch-with-open-mic/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:ALCHEMISED Release Party!
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Booklovers’ Gourmet to celebrate the release of SenLinYu’s new book\, ALCHEMISED! Get ready for an event filled with giveaways & games\, raffles for exclusive items\, a special playlist & cocktail/mocktail recipe ideas from the author and of course\, plenty of literary magic. Mingle with fellow bookworms\, and get your signed\, deluxe hard cover edition of ALCHEMISED while they last! Limited to the first 10 people to register. Please note: Book purchase is separate. \nREGISTER ONLINE HERE!! \n“What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.” \nIn this riveting dark fantasy debut\, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past. \nPlease note the author will not be in attendance. \nDon’t miss out on this unforgettable event! Register HERE!!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/alchemised-release-party/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:When Being a Nurse Was Fun\, Volume 2
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to welcome back Ann Watt and her newest book When Being a Nurse Was Fun\, Volume 2.  \nThe event is free and open to the public. Signed copies will be available for purchase. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \n  \nAbout the book: How can nurses take care of patients and have fun at work? Do you believe that being a nurse isn’t fun?         \nNurses are resilient and dedicated caregivers\, but they don’t lack a sense of humor. Nurses provide excellent care to their patients while exercising the remarkable ability to laugh at absurd or shocking situations. \nAnn Watt’s nursing sequel will persuade you to look at this caring profession through her eyes. A critical care nurse of over thirty years\, Ann has the experience to back up her statements. She learned the importance of humor while at work\, and she passes her memorable stories on to readers. \nDelve into a night shift nurse’s career and the surprises it contained. You will be engrossed in the extraordinary situations Ann encountered. Determine for yourself if being a nurse was ever fun. \n  \nAbout the author: Raised in South Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, Ann pursued a career as a nurse and graduated from Fitchburg State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She primarily worked in ICUs for thirty-two years. Showing dedication to her area of expertise\, she earned both her adult critical care RN and cardiac surgery specialty certificates. \nSeeking challenges outside of the workplace\, she obtained her private and commercial pilot licenses\, in both single and multiengine airplanes. \nPresently keeping her feet on the ground\, she travels\, hikes\, and climbs mountains whenever possible. She conquered all forty-eight summits in the White Mountains of New Hampshire that are above four thousand feet in elevation. Photography\, birding\, and cooking are her other favorite hobbies. \nHer debut memoir\, When Being a Nurse Was Fun: Tales from My Life as a Nurse was published in 2023. She wrote a short story titled “The Longest Journey.” It was included in Rhode Trip\, an anthology that was produced by the Association of Rhode Island Authors. Believe in God\, Not Coincidence was published in 2024. Her most recent book\, The Anguish of Alzheimer’s: The Years of Mom’s Dementia was published in 2024. A nursing sequel\, When Being a Nurse Was Fun: Volume II was published in 2025. \nAnn lives in Rhode Island with her husband\, Wayne\, and their rescue dog.  \nMore information about Ann may be found on her website: http://www.annwattauthor.com
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/when-being-a-nurse-was-fun-volume-2/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:LAUNCH OF XAVIER – A BOLD NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL BY 11-YEAR-OLD AUTHOR
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a thrilling adventure through imagination\, courage\, and creativity!\nWe’re excited to host the upcoming release of Xavier\, a stunning new graphic novel written and illustrated by an incredibly talented 11-year-old storyteller Allen Oliver Jean-Paul. Bursting with action\, heart\, and originality\, Xavier is a work of fiction that proves age is no barrier to creativity. \nWhat’s Xavier About?\nWithout spoiling too much: In “XAVIER\,” the book follows a quiet\, curious boy named Xavier on a journey with new friends Tim and Ana. Together\, they face strange creatures and emotional trials that test their trust and bravery. No digital tools\, and every panel is hand-drawn with pencils and passion. A visually stunning\, all-ages graphic novel created entirely by a kid\, for kids. \nWhy This Book Matters\nXavier isn’t just a graphic novel—it’s a celebration of youth creativity\, a reminder of what’s possible when young voices are heard\, and a perfect summer read for kids and adults alike. \nSigned copies will be available for purchase in both hard cover and soft cover.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/launch-of-xavier-a-bold-new-graphic-novel-by-11-year-old-author/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:JJK's Summah Readin' Roadtrip at the Gladys E. Kelly Library!
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for JJK’s Summah Readin’ Roadtrip with best-loved author & illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka?\nMeet us at the @websterpubliclibrary for some fun live drawing demos & cartooning tips for budding artists! Find out how graphic novels are put together. It’s a Free event for all ages thanks to funding by the Friends of the Gladys E Kelly Library.\n \nWe’ll be there with some of his most popular books including the Lunch Lady series\, graphic novels Hey\, Kiddo and Sunshine\, and the picture book Peanut Butter and Jellyfish\, all available for purchase and signing.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/jjks-summah-readin-roadtrip-at-the-gladys-e-kelly-library/
LOCATION:Gladys E. Kelly Library\, 2 Lake Street\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Beauty & Ashes-Poetry Book Launch with Karen Warinsky
DESCRIPTION:Woodstock author Karen Warinsky will launch her new book of poetry on Saturday\, June 28th from 1-2:30 p.m.  \nThis event is free and open to the public and will include a limited open mic and a raffle. \nTitled Beauty & Ashes\, (Kelsay Press)\, this is her fourth collection. Warinsky has published poetry since 2011 and her books are Gold in Autumn (2020) and Sunrise Ruby (2022)\, both from Human Error Publishing\, and Dining with War  (2023 Alien Buddha Press).” She is a Best of the Net nominee and a former finalist of the Montreal International Poetry Contest and won First Place in 2024 for her poem “Mirage” from the Ekphrastic Poetry Trust.  She coordinates spoken word/poetry events in MA and CT under the name Poets at Large\, and currently holds readings at Roseland Park in Woodstock and The Vanilla Bean Café in Pomfret\, CT.  Warinsky and her husband have lived in Woodstock for 34 years where they raised their three children\, and she is retired from careers in journalism and teaching. \nThis event is suitable for ages 14 and up.  Books will be available for purchase.  People should call (508) 949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com to sign up for the open mic. \n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/beauty-ashes-poetry-book-launch-with-karen-warinsky/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Across the Atlantic: A Boy’s Journey from Ghana to America Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming Kwasi Acheampong\, author of Across the Atlantic: A Boy’s Journey from Ghana to America. This story is more than a simple account of migration; it’s a tale of sacrifice\, resilience\, identity\, and transformation\, inspired by the lives of those who crossed oceans and faced challenges to create new beginnings.\nSigned copies will be available for purchase.\n \nIn these pages\, you will follow the journey of a young boy from Ghana who\, with his family of ten\, left behind everything familiar for the unknowns of America. Through his eyes\, you’ll experience the challenges of adapting to a foreign land\, the cultural clashes\, and the strength that emerges when family bonds are tested.\nThis book was born from a deep personal connection to the immigrant experience\, from the stories and struggles passed down through generations. Like many who’ve undertaken such journeys\, the protagonist’s story reflects the universal themes of hope\, survival\, and the quest for belonging.\n \nAcross the Atlantic is written for anyone who has experienced a major life transition\, who has sought to bridge the gap between two worlds\, or who is curious about the heart and soul of the immigrant experience. Each chapter reveals the triumphs and setbacks\, the moments of doubt and clarity\, that define the search for identity in a new land.\nKwasi Acheampong was born in Ghana\, West Africa and moved to the United States of America at the age of 10. His journey\, shaped by the challenges and opportunities of immigration\, deeply influences his storytelling and fuels his commitment to empowering others.\n \nKwasi is the founder of Our Bright Future\, a STEAM-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative programs such as Robotics\, 3D Printing\, Bioscience\, Cricut Club\, and sports to local students. As the Executive Director of Our Bright Future\, Kwasi is passionate about equipping young minds with the tools and skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.\nA devoted husband to his beloved wife\, Scarlett Acheampong\, Kwasi is also the proud father of three amazing children—Leon\, Kyrie\, and Nova Acheampong. Balancing family\, leadership\, and service\, Kwasi embodies the values of hard work\, community\, and resilience.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/across-the-atlantic-a-boys-journey-from-ghana-to-america-book-launch/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Out Your Window Author Event with Brad Timm
DESCRIPTION:Come meet author and wildlife biologist Brad Timm\, who will share with us some of the fascinating animal factoids that are found throughout his new nature guide\, Wildlife Out Your Window\, on Saturday\, April 12th at 2 p.m. For example\, did you know that: Blue Jay feathers are not actually blue; Some foxes climb trees; Beavers have their own built-in goggles to see underwater…and much\, much more!! \nThe event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. RSVP to 508-949-6232 or deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \nAbout the Author:  \nBrad Timm is a wildlife biologist passionate about education and conservation. He has conducted wildlife research in thenortheastern U.S. for 20 years. Brad has M.S. & Ph.D. degrees in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Massachusetts Amherst\, and a B.S. degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Rhode Island. Brad is the Founder & Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team (NEWT)\, an organization focused on educating the public about the wonderful wildlife of the Northeast. \nVisit www.northeastwildlifeteam.com to learn more about NEWT.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/wildlife-out-your-window-author-event-with-brad-timm/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:I Dreamt I Was Water-Book Release Party with Robert Eugene Perry
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin us in welcoming poet Robert Eugene Perry and his latest book release “I Dreamt I Was Water”. The event will also include an Open Mic which will be round robin\, one poem at a time. Robert Eugene Perry will read from 3-3:30 pm with a book signing immediately following.\nCOST: Free\nSIGN-UPS: There is room for 14 POETS in the open mic. To reserve a spot please email: deb@bookloversgourmet.com
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/i-dreamt-i-was-water-book-release-party-with-robert-eugene-perry/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:A Year in the Room Author Event with Steven Rogers
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome back author Steven Rogers with his second book A Year in the Room\, a contemporary spiritual novel. The event is free and attendees will receive a sweet treat in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Signed copies will be available for purchase. To RSVP\, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \nAbout the book: Reluctant pilgrim Ben Cahill steps off a flight from Israel facing an unrelenting list of challenges—a fractured family\, no job\, no place to live\, and a dubious grip on his newly-found sobriety. He has no plans for the next steps in his life. \nBen starts over\, settling into a small\, rented room and working three part-time jobs. As his first year of recovery unfolds\, Ben fights an unrelenting spiritual war against his personal demons and the consequences of his past actions. \nCan a chain-smoking\, no-nonsense grandmother\, a retired navy cook\, a crusty old Scotsman\, and an unexpected pilgrimage to the legendary Scottish Island of Iona\, clear away the wreckage of Ben’s life and lead him to hope? Join Ben on his journey in this sequel to the award-winning novel Into the Room. \n  \nAbout the author: Steven Rogers is a writer and speaker. After attending The College of the Holy Cross\, in Worcester\, MA\, Steve became a Certified Public Accountant and filled various roles in public accounting and private industry. A lifelong lover of books and literature\, over the years he dabbled with writing fiction\, dreaming of a time he could fully commit to learning the craft. Since retiring from the corporate world in 2016\, Steve has completed three novels and a half-dozen short stories. \nSteve’s Contemporary Christian Novel Into the Room was published by Elk Lake Publishing in May of 2021. Into the Room won first place in the Spiritual Fiction Category and was a Grand Prize finalist for the 2022 Eric Hoffer Book Award. In addition\, Into the Room was a finalist in the Debut Novel category for the 2022 American Fiction Christian Writers Carol Awards and a Runner-Up in the 2023 Christian Indie Awards. \nSteve’s second novel\, A Year in the Room\, was published in October of 2024. \nSteve\, a proud father of three adult children and one incredibly lucky son-in-law\, is happily married to his wife of thirty-nine years\, Kathy. They live in Richmond\, Virginia. \nTo learn more about Steve\, visit his website steven-rogers.com
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/a-year-in-the-room-author-event-with-steven-rogers/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Wild Gardens Poetry Reading with Sara Letourneau
DESCRIPTION:Come meet Sara Letourneau who will be reading from and signing her debut poetry collection Wild Gardens. This event is free and open to the public and will include an open mic moderated by Robert Eugene Perry. Signed copies will be available for purchase. \nTo sign up for the open mic portion\, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232. Space is limited. \nAbout the book: In this inspiring and lyrical collection\, Sara Letourneau looks at our world and one’s life experiences with empathy and wide-open eyes. The book allows us to inhabit terrain that is physical—the shores of Cape Cod\, the lava fields of Iceland\, parks in Massachusetts and New York City—and emotional. Poems about grief\, love\, and mental health coexist with poems about travel\, spirituality\, and the natural world like flowers in a nursery. Wild Gardens shows us how to live with wonder\, perceptiveness\, and gratitude for the extraordinary and the everyday. \nBio: Sara Letourneau’s debut poetry collection\, Wild Gardens\, is out now from Kelsay Books. She’s also a book editor and writing coach at Heart of the Story Editorial & Coaching Services; the cofounder and cohost of the Pour Me a Poem open mic in Mansfield\, Massachusetts; and the co-editor of the Pour Me a Poem poetry anthology. Her poetry has won the 2023 Beals Prize for Poetry and the Blue Institute’s 2020 Words on Water contest. Her new and upcoming work can be found in Amethyst Review\, The Arts Fuse\, Gyroscope Review\, Nixes Mate Review\, Remington Review\, Rituals\, and Silver Birch Press\, among others. Sara lives in Foxboro\, Massachusetts. \nLinks: Website: https://heartofthestoryeditorial.com/wild-gardens/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartofthestoryeditorial · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara_heartofthestory/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-letourneau/
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/wild-gardens-poetry-reading-with-sara-letourneau/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Author Appearance & Signing with Sarah Blanchard
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a book signing and talk with Sarah Blanchard\, author of the psychological thriller Drawn from Life. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Signed copies will be available for purchase. For more information call 508-949-6232. \nIn her debut novel\, writer Sarah P. Blanchard tackles complex themes of betrayal\, abandonment\, guilt\, and the destructive power of lies. She has always been drawn toward flawed\, compassionate characters who believe they must battle their demons alone; and complex antagonists who feel they have nothing to lose. She found the spark for her her psychological suspense story DRAWN FROM LIFE in an article in The New Yorker\, “The Sorrow and Shame of the Accidental Killer” (Alice Gregory\, September 11\, 2017). Wanting to learn more about how an ordinary person might learn to live with—or try to move past—a deep moral injury\, Blanchard dug deeper into the traumas people experience when they act\, or fail to act\, in a way that violates their moral compass. In DRAWN FROM LIFE\, Blanchard introduces readers to a troubled family and the unbalanced relationship between two cousins—one an untrustworthy bully\, the other a compassionate target who carries an undeserved burden of guilt.  \n  \nA Connecticut native\, Sarah P. Blanchard graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in literature\, and from Nichols College in Dudley\, MA with an M.B.A. in marketing. Her short stories\, poems\, and essays have been widely published in magazines and literary journals. She was a finalist for the 2024 Porch Prize for Fiction and the 2021 Doris Betts Fiction Prize. Her story collection PLAYING CHESS WITH BULLS was published in December 2023.  \nSarah taught English and communications for five years at the University of Hawaii-Hilo\, and two semesters of fiction writing at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of North Carolina-Asheville. She has led many workshops in creative writing while also working as a magazine editor\, radio news reporter\, textbook editor\, and talk show host.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/author-appearance-signing-with-sarah-blanchard/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Red Racecar Series Author Thom Ring Appearance
DESCRIPTION:  \nTo add to the festivities of Small Business Saturday\, we are welcoming Thom Ring\, author of the children’s The Red Racecar series\, racing stories young racefans want to read! Pick up a few copies for all the young sports fans on your list! \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAUTHOR THOM RING covered racing for a number of daily newspapers across New England before publishing Shorttrack magazine\, which featured the sport in the region. He’s served as Technical Editor for Trackside magazine as well as a senior editor for Late Model Racer and New England Correspondent for Late Model Digest.\nRing was a race-winning kart driver and a solid  middle-of-the-packer in a dirt midget. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife\, singer-songwriter Jan Luby.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/red-racecar-series-author-thom-ring-appearance/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Author R. F. Mineo
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meet & greet with local author R. F. Mineo\, who will discuss and sign copies of his suspense novels Fatal Conspiracies and Cargill Falls: The Mill Conspiracy. \nAbout Fatal Conspiracies: Greed! Envy! Revenge! Conspiracy! Murder!\nR. F. Mineo’s Fatal Conspiracies is a prescription for an exciting literary ride. It has more than the required active ingredients for intrigue\, suspense\, and surprise. Mineo’s debut novel is a thrilling page-turner. Follow his characters as some take unimaginable risks and others try to find justice for those wronged. One slip or one erroneous move\, and medicine turns to poison. And for some\, that will mean falling victim to the ultimate – the fatal – conspiracies.\nMineo takes a deep dive into the world of big Pharma—the therapies\, the drive for more profits\, and the people\, scientists\, and executives who get those prescription tablets to your local pharmacy. \n  \nAbout Cargill Falls: A tale of greed and betrayal unfolds in the middle of an old mill’s renovation. The discovery of hidden Civil War treasure ignites a deadly game of power\, where trust is a liability\, and every handshake hides a betrayal. As the body count rises\, the Connecticut State Police find themselves outmaneuvered at every turn. The killer\, a ghost in the night\, remains elusive\, her motives as hidden as the treasure itself. \nR F. Mineo has had thrilling mysteries on his mind for years. Consistent encouragement from friends and family—and the freedom that retirement affords—catalyzed him to act. To put pen to paper! And so\, a new mystery novelist was empowered. \nRich’s business career has spanned over three decades\, including a prominent role at a large corporation in the Medical Diagnostic and Pharmaceutical business units. What’s more\, Rich has been the Managing Partner of a small investment bank firm and operated an antiques business. Rich was born in Scranton\, Pennsylvania\, and graduated from Penn State University.  \nRich served as head of the State of Connecticut Fundraiser for the Special Olympics. His other philanthropy includes volunteering at a nearby hospital and the local YMCA. When he’s not writing\, Rich enjoys biking\, bowling\, and spending time with his two adult children\, three grandchildren\, and his wife of 57 years\, Wanda.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/meet-greet-with-author-r-f-mineo/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:A Poetry Book Signing & Open Mic with Alan Ira Gordon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Book Signing & Open Mic with Alan Ira Gordon featuring “Pittsburgh and Other Poems”. \nTo sign up for the Open Mic portion of the event\, hosted by Paul Szlosek\, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com. Space is limited. \nAbout the book: Sometimes a sense of place is easy to identify and understand. In those instances\, it can be a physical city\, town\, neighborhood or just a piece of property. Other times it can be a point in time\, either past\, present or future. And in yet other instances it can be a more exotic or alien sense of place\, perhaps intergalactic\, or multi-universe\, even an alternate reality version of a well-known place and time\, existing at a quantum point or merely within the minds of writers and readers. \nAll of the poems in this book explore in poetic form various ideas of sense of place\, whether physical locations\, points in time or ideas of place that could only exist (for now\, at least) within the creative realms of science fiction\, fantasy and/or horror. \nAlan Ira Gordon is an urban planning professor at Worcester State University. His poetry publications include Analog Magazine and The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction and he’s a frequent contributor to Star*Line\, the quarterly journal of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association (SFPA). Alan’s poetry has received eight Rhysling Award nominations\, two Dwarf Star Award nominations and an Analog Magazine year’s best nomination (Second Place Award). He has three published poetry collections\, Planet Hunter\, The Doggo Book and the just-released Pittsburgh & Other Poems (Hiraeth Books). Planet Hunter was nominated for the SFPA Elgin Award. \nAlan guest-edited Issue #24 of Eye To The Telescope\, the on-line publication of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association (SFPA). His poetry\, short stories and articles have been published in various genre magazines and anthologies\, a list of which can be found on his website at www.alaniragordon.com.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/a-poetry-book-signing-open-mic-with-alan-ira-gordon/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:The Haunting of the Oxford Library Author Event with Robert Racicot
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a book signing event with local author Robert Racicot for his book The Haunting of the Oxford Library. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Signed copies will be available for purchase. For more information or to RSVP\, call 508-949-6232. \nAbout the book: \nDo you believe in ghosts? The Library Rats: a small group of middle school students who regularly meet at the Oxford Library never thought about that question until they witness a strange sighting. The Rats begin the hunt to find evidence of the possibility that the library could be haunted by a real ghost. \nAbout the author: \nRobert Racicot is a retired Air Force Lt Col and Professor of Chemistry. He is enjoying his retirement years hiking\, mountain biking\, and writing stories\, and poetry. He is the author of the young reader book The Legend of Carbuncle Pond.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/the-haunting-of-the-oxford-library-author-event-with-robert-racicot/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:EARTH RHYTHMS: A HAIKU COLLECTION by Ann E. Listenik
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special local author book signing and reading! \nA poetry haiku collection inspired by the beauty\, mystery and majesty of the world around us. It is Ann E. Listenik’s hope that through these selections\, her readers may be moved to embark on their own journey of reflection of nature. \nThe event is free. Signed copies will be available for purchase. \n  \n\n\nAnn E. Listenik was born in Quincy Massachusetts and lived there until she attended Tufts University. After graduation\, she taught junior high and high school English classes in central Massachusetts. She also holds a Master’s degree in English literature from Clark University and a Master’s degree in religious education from Assumption College. She currently lives in Massachusetts and Florida. \nAnn began writing poetry in her teens and especially enjoys the challenge of creating haiku. She has traveled extensively on four continents. A particularly memorable trip with her family included two weeks each in South Korea and China\, which helped foster her appreciation of Oriental architecture and culture. She also loves the beach\, opera\, painting in both watercolor and acrylics\, and most of all\, spending time with her family and friends. \nHer debut book EARTH RHYTHMS: A HAIKU COLLECTION\, released in August 2024\, represents her most recent poetry and drawings. \n\n\n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/earth-rhythms-a-hakiu-collection-by-ann-e-listenik/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Faeries Book Event
DESCRIPTION: \nEnter the ethereal realm of faeries as we welcome three local authors. Come chat about writing\, publishing\, and the world of magic!\n \nLisa Shea is a prolific\, award-winning author of over 500 books. She writes medieval romance and modern murder mystery novels with heart. Her heroes are loyal – they defend the heroine against all odds. The heroines are capable\, intelligent\, and compassionate. She has a wealth of experience publishing books\, having published books through a traditional publisher\, a self publisher in print\, and via ebooks in all shapes and styles. Lisa is also an artist and photographer and active member of The Blackstone Valley Art Association.\n \nCornish Pixie in Whitinsville Short Stories:It’s hard enough being thirteen without dealing with stepfathers and too-busy mothers. Emily loses herself in the local library’s books on magic and fantasy. Then she comes across a book of Cornish poetry which changes her life forever.\n \n \nMelody Wiklund is an author of fantasy and occasionally romance. In her free time she enjoys reading\, knitting\, watching Chinese and Korean dramas\, and sometimes drawing.\nEleven Dancing Sisters:Erin has a good reason for sneaking into a fae castle: her sisters—princesses of Erdhea—have been secretly visiting it for months\, and she just knows they’re in trouble. Unfortunately that’s not an excuse she can give fae lord Desmond when she gets caught. Because Erin is a princess too\, and whatever schemes Desmond has\, Erin wants no part of them. Instead\, she tells him she’s a simple war nurse\, and offers no excuse at all.Desmond can’t have humans wandering in and out of his castle\, not when the Fae’s presence in Erdhea must remain hidden. He needs to know how and why Erin sneaked in. But before long\, his concerns about Erin are blooming into interest\, then fascination\, then something else altogether. Under the eye of a lovelorn fae lord\, can Erin keep her secrets? Will she even want to?\n \n \nCurtis K. Corey has always had an active imagination. It was not until later in life that he found an outlet for his imagination. He loves bringing his characters to life through his writing and illustrations. Sharing them with children of all ages has become one of his greatest joys.Currently Curtis has three children’s chapter books and six illustrated children’s books published with many more in the works.\nThe Fae of Woodstock ValleyThe Fae of Asteria lived a peaceful life in tune with nature. When human development devastates the village\, forcing the Fae from their homes\, they split up in search of a new home. Follow a small group of young Fae as they band together heading into the unknown.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/faeries-book-event/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Double Poetry Event featuring Curt Curtin and John Gaumond
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to present a Double Poetry Event featuring Curt Curtin and John Gaumond\, both accomplished Worcester area poets with newly released books. \nThe reading and signing will be followed by an Open Mic hosted by Paul Szlosek. \nTo sign up to read for the Open Mic portion\, please email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Signed books will be available for purchase. \n  \nCurt Curtin is a lifelong poet who has published six poetry collections: four for adults\, one for young adults\, and one for young children. He’s also had many individual poems published in anthologies\, journals\, and three chapbooks and has twice been nominated twice for a Pushcart prize. In 2010 he received the first Frank O’Hara Poetry award from the Worcester County Poetry Association\, and in 2019 he won second place in the annual contest of the Connecticut Poetry Society. In 2023 Curt won grants from both the Worcester Arts Council and the Mass Cultural Council to support his work. \nCurt taught college English and creative writing for 20 years at Westfield State College\, MA\, following several years teaching younger students. He has been a featured reader in many poetry venues in Massachusetts and New Hampshire\, and twice in Ireland. Updates on his poetry can be found at www.curtcurtinpoet.com. \nThis reading will feature poems from Curt’s latest collection\, In Our Name.  The title comes from a poem entitled\, “Possibility” which opens: “In our name\, We\, the state\, embrace war without a true account of outcomes\, naming only the sins of enemies\, hiding our gains behind a wall of flags.” The collection explores themes of violence\, human suffering and the predatory forces of nature. While sometimes difficult and painful to read\, the poems offer hope for humanity—encouraging readers to bear witness\, become “compassionately wise\,” and “set aside our ancient retributions.” \n  \nJohn Gaumond of Worcester\, Massachusetts is a poet\, photographer\, gardener\, and professor emeritus at Fitchburg State University. He received the Jacob Knight Poetry Award in 2006. His poems have been published in numerous journals\, including Poets in the Galleries\, The Connecticut River Review\, Sahara\, Worcester Magazine\, The Longfellow Society Journal\, The Leaflet\, The Lancaster Times\, The Issue\, Ballard Street Poetry Journal\, The Worcester Telegram and The Worcester Review. His photographs have appeared in The Worcester Review\, Diner\, Ballard Street Poetry Journal\, The River Valley Current\, the Worcester Telegram and Worcester Magazine. \n“In his debut poetry collection\, Finding the Words\, John Gaumond stands in the rubble of his ruminations with his talents as a deft wordsmith. His utilization of rhyme and intellect combine to illuminate his subjects\, enabling readers to see the world in extraordinary ways. The book portrays mysterious and tragic occurrences of his youth which required assuming responsibilities of adulthood. A noble dignity and sobering acceptance are revealed to surmount life’s challenges. His ekphrastic poems possess a deep wonder and imagination. From tender moments recalling Marilyn Monroe’s smile\, to the implications of abandoning the penny\, this book fills me with admiration and respect.” \n     Review by bg Thurston
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/double-poetry-event-featuring-curt-curtin-and-john-gaumond/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:"Wildflowers from the Northeast Coast" Children's Book Signing & Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us in welcoming children’s author and illustrator Joanne Roach-Evans and her newest book Wildflowers from the Northeast Coast. \nThe event is free and open to the public. Signed copies will be available for purchase. \nFor more information call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \nAbout the book: Discover the charm of coastal wildflowers in this beautifully illustrated beginner’s guidebook. Visit rose-lined boardwalks and sandy beaches in familiar locations all along the northeast coast where these wildflowers grow. Discover the challenges wildflowers face growing in a difficult environment and how they have adapted. Learn how important wildflowers are to the coast and to the insects and birds that rely on them for food and shelter. \n  \nAuthor bio: Joanne Roach-Evans is a New England based watercolor artist\, writer\, college professor\, graphic designer and the author/illustrator and publisher of children’s books. Many of her seaside illustrations are in the series of nature books. The first book of this series Seashells – Treasures from the Northeast Coast was published in 2013 by Islandport Press. Since then she has published: Seaweed – Marine Algae from the Northeast Coast\, Marine Animals – from the Northeast Coast\, Marine Birds – from the Northeast Coast\, and Little Piping Plover. \nJoanne is passionate about animals and the environment and hopes that her work helps to educate and encourage others to appreciate nature’s beauty and value.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/wildflowers-from-the-northeast-coast-childrens-book-signing-reading/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:"The Luminous Racetrack" Poetry Reading with Bill Tremblay
DESCRIPTION:Bill Tremblay will read from his newest book The Luminous Racetrack\, poetic memoirs about growing up in his Franco-American working-class family in the town of Southbridge\, Massachusetts. \nAn open mic portion will also be included in the program. To sign up to read\, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \nThe event is free and signed books will be available for purchase. \nBill Tremblay is an award-winning poet\, novelist\, teacher\, editor\, and reviewer whose work has appeared in ten full-length volumes of poetry including Crying in the Cheap Seats [University of Massachusetts Press]\, The Anarchist Heart [New Rivers Press]\, Duhamel: Ideas of Order in Little Canada [BOA Editions Ltd.]\, Shooting Script: Door of Fire [Eastern Washington University Press]. Hundreds of his poems have appeared in literary magazines and in such anthologies as the Pushcart Prize\, The Jazz Poetry Anthology\, Best American Poetry\, 2003\, In 1994\, he published his novel\, The June Rise {Utah State University Press}\, which was widely and favorably reviewed\, especially on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” In 2004\, his book\, Shooting Script: Door of Fire received the Colorado Book Award [2004]. He has received awards and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts\, the National Endowment for the Humanities as well as at Yaddo. He was a Fulbright visiting Lecturer at Universidade de Lisboa\, Portugal. Mr. Tremblay edited Colorado Review for 15 years\, and is the recipient of the John F. Stern Distinguished Professor award for his thirty-three years teaching in and directing the MFA in Creative Writing Program at Colorado State University.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/the-luminous-racetrack-poetry-reading-with-bill-tremblay/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Drifting to "Hello" Poetry Event with Fred Gerhard
DESCRIPTION:Come hear Fred Gerhard read from his new poetry book\, Drifting to “Hello” (Khotso Publishing). His poems have also appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. A 2023 winner of Poetry in the Pines\, he writes from Ashburnham\, MA\, where he leads monthly poetry workshops. The event will also include an open mic portion. To sign up to read\, please call 508-949-6232 or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com. Space is limited. \n  \nPraise for Drifting to “Hello” \n“…  from lucid and conversational free verse to skillful and musical rhyme. He crafts memorable lines and indelible images…” —Simon Hunt\, author of Lesser Magi and Endlings \n“These poems tap gently at our door and invite us to join the dance of dandelions and red catkins\, bobcats and trolleys\, of life and death and love.” —Barbara Morrison\, author of Terrarium\, Here at Least\, and Innocent \n“In Fred’s poetry\, there is a magical sense of loss\, and light … that envelops the reader in something mystical.” —Kirk Lawrence-Howard\, BespokeVocals.com  \n“Beautiful\, touching\, and heartwarming … an enchanting read.” —Melissa Dorval\, author of the novel When You Lose Control \n“We are the lucky ones who get to experience his many loves through his poems.” —Kevin Scott Hall\, songwriter and author of A Quarter Inch From My Heart and Off the Charts! \nFred Gerhard’s poems have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies including Entropy Magazine\, Friends Journal\, Monadnock Underground\, Pif Magazine\, and POETiCA REViEW. He is author of the chapbook Lilacs Still Bloom in Ashburnham: Songs of Spring (Local Gems Poetry Press\, 2023) and Drifting to “Hello” (Khotso Publishing\, 2023). His poems have also appeared in local art galleries. He is one of the 2023 winners of the Poetry in the Pines contest for which his work is installed on the trails at the Cathedral in the Pines in Rindge\, NH. His poems have also been voiced by the actor Kirk Lawrence-Howard on YouTube. He is an editor for Quabbin Quills anthologies\, and Smoky Quartz – An Online Journal of Literature and Art. For many years he led a poetry therapy group in Worcester. And he is one of the founders of the New Dawn Writers’ Group where he leads monthly poetry workshops and helps host open mic nights in Ashburnham\, MA. Visit his virtual reading room at FredGerhard.com
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/drifting-to-hello-poetry-event-with-fred-gerhard/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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