Soak in the seasonal vibes !!!

Get ready for a Friday night psychological thrill ride on October 20th at Voices Studio. Soak in the seasonal vibes, sip at the bar, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a sensational evening discussing everything from witches to psychedelic medicines and mind control. Award-winning authors and filmmakers Courtney Lochner and Amelia Dellos will be doing author readings and leading discussions.

Here are the details:

• Friday, October 20

• 6 PM

• Voices Studio 1585 Central Ave. Dubuque IA

• Free (Cash Bar)

• Author Readings, discussion, wear a costume!

Courtney Lockner, author of THE FRENCH HOUSE.

Amelia Estelle Dellos, author of DELILAH RECOVERED.

We can't wait to see you there @voices_productions !

Join me at the 38th Annual Printer's Row Lit Fest on 9/9!!!!

Chicago Mosaic - Immigrant Stories of Objects Kept printed by Big Shoulders Books

Join us at the 38th Annual Printer's Row Lit Festival on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 10 AM

Big Shoulders Books will showcase Chicago Mosaic at the 38th Annual Printers Row Lit Festival:

• Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023

• 10 AM CST

• The North Stage on S. Dearborn Street

• Select readings and Q&A with contributors.

Upcoming - The official book release launch celebration will be held at DePaul's Cortelyou Commons (2324 N. Fremont St.) on October 20th, 2023, at 6:30 PM.

Chicago Mosaic: Immigrant Stories of Objects Kept, Lost, or Left Behind

EMBROIDERED CROSS (Greece) pages 101-103

It's a framed embroidered cross with accents of gold and silver thread and sequins. It has been in my family for more than one hundred years, and the back of it is covered in crispy, thick masking tape. Oddly enough, it resembles perfectly golden phyllo dough wrapped around a perfectly cooked spanakopita.

To read the rest of the story and stories by other authors, please visit--

BIG SHOULDERS BOOKS.

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Mix & Mingle with Women Who Will Spark YOUR Power

The incomparable Jen Spainhour is hosting a fabulous IN-PERSON event in Chicago on Wednesday, 7/26th, at Altar Community from 6 to 8:30 PM.

Jen will chat with this panel of powerful women (I am so honored to be on this list) about various career transition topics. If you are thinking about leaving your job or, are currently job searching, or just want to network with other accomplished women, you won't want to miss the golden tips and insights from this discussion.

I took Jen's 8-week What's Next Course and it changed my life. Truly. It was all due to Jen's program and encouragement and insight that led me to obtain an MFA in creative writing. It was a realization of a life-long dream for me.

What You'll Learn:

💥 How to recognize a pivot point in your career

💥 How you can redefine what success means to you

💥 How to manage your career journey more proactively

💥 How to have a strategic, "long-game" perspective of your career

💥 What it means to "spark your power" in your career

💥 AND honest answers to your questions from female leaders

🎟️ You must register to attend. Click on the link below or in the comments to learn more about the panelist and other details about the evening. You won't want to miss it!

https://lnkd.in/gpXahd3M

There will be a 🥂🥂 to toast the launch of Jen's new podcast 🎤coming out that day, on 7/26th, called "Spark Your Power: Ignite Your Career Success, Purpose & Joy."