April 28 - 30, 2016
Detroit, Michigan
Keynote Beverly Jenkins
Host Authors
Elaine Overton
Karen White Owens
For more information:
RomanceSlamJam.org
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Romance Slam Jam 2016 Registration is OPEN! #michlit #amreading #Detroit Apr28-30th #RSJ2016
April 28 - 30, 2016
Detroit, Michigan
Keynote Beverly Jenkins
Host Authors
Elaine Overton
Karen White Owens
For more information:
RomanceSlamJam.org
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
What is yr 30 Day Lit Challenge & Success? #MotownWriters @Meetup Reminder every 2nd Sat @DetroitLibrary
Baby steps count too.
I hope to see you at our meetings one day. Motown Writers meet every 2nd Saturday usually at the Detroit main library on the 3rd floor.Sign up for updates at http://meetup.com/michiganliterarynetwork.
Also subscribe to our website for other literary news, events and more at: http://motownwriters.com
If you'd like to be a speaker, please contact us at: http://kontactr.com/user/sylviahubbard1
If you didn't attend last meeting or you're a reader, tell us now, what is your last 30 day literary challenge and success?
Monday, March 28, 2016
Press Release: World Renowned Photographer, Monica Morgan Joins Twisted Storytellers Board
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 14, 2016
World Renowned Photographer, Monica Morgan Joins Twisted Storytellers Board
DETROIT, MI ––World-renowned photographer, Monica Morgan joins the Board of Directors for the Award-winning Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellersรข(TSSOTS). “I shared my story recently with a few of my international friends,” said Ms. Morgan. “The response was amazing! I am honored to join the board.” The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers is a winner of the Knight Arts Challenge which funds projects that engage and enrich Detroit through the arts.
"We are thrilled and honored to have Monica Morgan join our board. I have been a long time admirer of her work,” said Dr. Mildred Matlock, Board President.” “Monica Morgan is a Detroit treasure,” said Satori Shakoor, Founder and Executive Director. “We are fortunate and proud to have her be a part of our growing organization.”
The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers® next event, “ Betrayal & Trust” will take place at 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016 at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 E. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202. Featuring Storytellers, Richard Harrison Goree, L.M. Howard, Kiwana Johnstone, A’Kena Long-Benton & Nicholas Rowley, with Musical & Dance Guests All City Jazz Band and Belly Dancer, Sandra Lee Silva. Satori Shakoor will host the evening.
About The Secret Society Of Twisted Storytellers
The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers is a licensed production of The Society for the Re-Institutionalization of Storytelling (TSRS), a 501(c)3 Michigan non-profit organization. TSRS has a global mission to connect humanity, heal and transform community through the art and craft of storytelling.
About the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. Knight Foundation believes that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged.
For tickets and additional info. Please visit: www.secretstorytellers.org or call 313-744-6037.
Interviews and Personal Appearances, Contact:
Satori Shakoor at 313-744-6037 or via email societyforstorytelling@gmail.
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It's Not a Joke! Free Coffee & Conversation w/@KarenDumas April 1st #Detroit #event
RSVP now at :https://www.facebook.com/events/1125828407455229/
- Friday, April 1 at 8 AM - 10 AMNext Week
RSVP now at :https://www.facebook.com/events/1125828407455229/
Karen and her special guests will be discussing the New Detroit and how it is shaping our future. Come enjoy a complimentary cup of Will's Special Blend Coffee and let's connect, collaborate and converse!
RSVP now at :https://www.facebook.com/events/1125828407455229/
Check out Karen Dumas website at: http://karendumas.com
Buy her book now, click here!
RSVP now at :https://www.facebook.com/events/1125828407455229/Sunday, March 27, 2016
#Detroit March30 Live Taping of Podcast at Little @313Libraries Originals exhibition #michlit #motownwriters #motownlit
Friends of the Detroit Little Libraries campaign:
It's possible you may not have heard of him, but Mike Kelley was one of Detroit's seminal sons, widely regarded as one of the most influential, visionary and prolific artists of our time. He created installations, sculptures, paintings, photographs, video, performance art and more beginning in the 1970s until his 2012 death in Los Angeles. His work is in museum collections around the world.
One of his last pieces was a replica of his childhood home in Westland. Known as the "Mobile Homestead," the structure is located behind the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) and used in accordance with Kelley's last wishes: to exhibit art with a social mission.
We are honored and beyond thrilled to announce that the Little Library Originals exhibition will be on display at the Mobile Homestead for three months starting from Jan. 15- April 24.
The exhibit aims to highlight our efforts to address Detroit neighborhoods that are book deserts -- meaning that many children and adults have few, if any, books in their home. Book deserts in Detroit will be the topic of a panel discussion in April, along with other programs including an artist talk, four story times for kids and book giveaways.
Some of you may recall that the Little Library Originals show was created last summer when 13 artists accepted an invitation to help promote literacy and community in Detroit through the take a book, leave a book movement known as the Little Free Library. We gave the artists plain little libraries, and they transformed them with their artwork. A one-night exhibition, colliding art, literacy and community, was held in August at the 4731 Gallery in the Grand River Creative Corridor.
Since then, we have worked to make the Little Library Originals a traveling exhibit, per the vision of Eno Laget, one of the participating artists. First on display at the Detroit Public Library, and now at the Mobile Homestead.
During the Mobile Homestead show, we will highlight the campaign of Detroit Little Libraries - to expand residents' access to books through the installation of more Little Free Libraries in neighborhoods. Since our launch in September 2014, we have created numerous partners, installed nearly 150 Little Free Libraries in Detroit and distributed thousands of books.
The show will be open every weekend through April 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday throughSunday.
Additionally, programs have been planned, including:
*** March 30, 1 p.m.: Live taping of Alex Trajano's podcast, The Beginning of the End, which explores universal themes of humanity through the lens of when things begin to end.
*** April 16, 11 a.m.: Book Deserts in Detroit, a panel discussion, featuring Nell Duke, University of Michigan professor of literacy, language and culture; Satori Shakoor, executive director of the Society for the Re-Institutionalization of Storytelling, and Ethriam Cash Brammer, associate dean of the Center for Latina/o and Latin American Studies at Wayne State University.
Moderated by Mary-Catherine Harrison, University of Detroit-Mercy English associate professor.
*** April 24, 1 p.m.: 826Michigan presents, A Lantern of Fireflies: An Illustrated Treasury of Tales of Adventure, Discovery, and Magic. This publication features twenty Huron High School ninth-graders and a class of second-grade students from Mitchell Elementary, in Ann Arbor. Volunteers from 826Michigan will be reading for this Sunday storytime.
Thanks so much to the artists who have used their art to promote reading in Detroit, and further our and Mike Kelley's vision: Barbara Barefield, Loretta Bradfield, Mary Fortuna, Debora Grace, Jesse Kassel, Eno Laget, Kelly O’Hara, Ndubisi Okoye, Rashaun Rucker, John Sauve, Mitchell Schorr, Pam Shapiro, and Fatima Sow.
Please share this invitation with your friends, and we look forward to seeing you during this very special exhibition.
Warmly,
Kim
Kim Kozlowski
Detroit Little Libraries
Detroit Little Libraries launched a campaign in September 2014 to promote reading and community in the city and there are now nearly 150 Little Free Libraries in front of homes, faith-based organizations, schools, community gardens, small businesses, parks, health care centers and more.
Our partners have included Rx for Reading Detroit, Detroit Rotary, Detroit Kiwanis, Detroit SOUP, Detroit Bikes, Detroit Public Library, Community United for Progress, General Motors, Chrysler, the Detroit News and Free Press, the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, Toys for Tots, the Grand River Creative Corridor, First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Novi teachers, and several individuals, including many Eagle Scouts and two young people who make the libraries the centerpiece of their miztvah service project. And, of course, the Little Free Library.
Friday, March 25, 2016
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Thursday, March 24, 2016
Romance Slam Jam 2016 Registration is OPEN! #michlit #amreading #Detroit Apr28-30th #RSJ2016
April 28 - 30, 2016
Detroit, Michigan
Keynote Beverly Jenkins
Host Authors
Elaine Overton
Karen White Owens
For more information:
RomanceSlamJam.org
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
#Detroit this weekend +March30 Live Taping of Podcast at Little @313Libraries Originals exhibition #michlit #motownwriters #motownlit
Friends of the Detroit Little Libraries campaign:
It's possible you may not have heard of him, but Mike Kelley was one of Detroit's seminal sons, widely regarded as one of the most influential, visionary and prolific artists of our time. He created installations, sculptures, paintings, photographs, video, performance art and more beginning in the 1970s until his 2012 death in Los Angeles. His work is in museum collections around the world.
One of his last pieces was a replica of his childhood home in Westland. Known as the "Mobile Homestead," the structure is located behind the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) and used in accordance with Kelley's last wishes: to exhibit art with a social mission.
We are honored and beyond thrilled to announce that the Little Library Originals exhibition will be on display at the Mobile Homestead for three months starting from Jan. 15- April 24.
The exhibit aims to highlight our efforts to address Detroit neighborhoods that are book deserts -- meaning that many children and adults have few, if any, books in their home. Book deserts in Detroit will be the topic of a panel discussion in April, along with other programs including an artist talk, four story times for kids and book giveaways.
Some of you may recall that the Little Library Originals show was created last summer when 13 artists accepted an invitation to help promote literacy and community in Detroit through the take a book, leave a book movement known as the Little Free Library. We gave the artists plain little libraries, and they transformed them with their artwork. A one-night exhibition, colliding art, literacy and community, was held in August at the 4731 Gallery in the Grand River Creative Corridor.
Since then, we have worked to make the Little Library Originals a traveling exhibit, per the vision of Eno Laget, one of the participating artists. First on display at the Detroit Public Library, and now at the Mobile Homestead.
During the Mobile Homestead show, we will highlight the campaign of Detroit Little Libraries - to expand residents' access to books through the installation of more Little Free Libraries in neighborhoods. Since our launch in September 2014, we have created numerous partners, installed nearly 150 Little Free Libraries in Detroit and distributed thousands of books.
The show will be open every weekend through April 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday throughSunday.
Additionally, programs have been planned, including:
*** March 30, 1 p.m.: Live taping of Alex Trajano's podcast, The Beginning of the End, which explores universal themes of humanity through the lens of when things begin to end.
*** April 16, 11 a.m.: Book Deserts in Detroit, a panel discussion, featuring Nell Duke, University of Michigan professor of literacy, language and culture; Satori Shakoor, executive director of the Society for the Re-Institutionalization of Storytelling, and Ethriam Cash Brammer, associate dean of the Center for Latina/o and Latin American Studies at Wayne State University.
Moderated by Mary-Catherine Harrison, University of Detroit-Mercy English associate professor.
*** April 24, 1 p.m.: 826Michigan presents, A Lantern of Fireflies: An Illustrated Treasury of Tales of Adventure, Discovery, and Magic. This publication features twenty Huron High School ninth-graders and a class of second-grade students from Mitchell Elementary, in Ann Arbor. Volunteers from 826Michigan will be reading for this Sunday storytime.
Thanks so much to the artists who have used their art to promote reading in Detroit, and further our and Mike Kelley's vision: Barbara Barefield, Loretta Bradfield, Mary Fortuna, Debora Grace, Jesse Kassel, Eno Laget, Kelly O’Hara, Ndubisi Okoye, Rashaun Rucker, John Sauve, Mitchell Schorr, Pam Shapiro, and Fatima Sow.
Please share this invitation with your friends, and we look forward to seeing you during this very special exhibition.
Warmly,
Kim
Kim Kozlowski
Detroit Little Libraries
Detroit Little Libraries launched a campaign in September 2014 to promote reading and community in the city and there are now nearly 150 Little Free Libraries in front of homes, faith-based organizations, schools, community gardens, small businesses, parks, health care centers and more.
Our partners have included Rx for Reading Detroit, Detroit Rotary, Detroit Kiwanis, Detroit SOUP, Detroit Bikes, Detroit Public Library, Community United for Progress, General Motors, Chrysler, the Detroit News and Free Press, the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, Toys for Tots, the Grand River Creative Corridor, First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Novi teachers, and several individuals, including many Eagle Scouts and two young people who make the libraries the centerpiece of their miztvah service project. And, of course, the Little Free Library.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Calling All Independent Authors! 2016 @GreyWolfe_Pub Summer Book Festival July16th #MichLit
Calling All Independent Authors!
If you would like an opportunity to showcase your book to Detroit Area
readers, this is the day!
Date: July 16, 2016
Location: Troy Community Center 3179 Livernois Road, Room #304 Troy, MI
Cost: $75; Includes one six foot table, white table cloth, two chairs.
RSVP BY: June 25, 2016
you split the cost to save expenses! Or, if you're an author who only
anticipates needing a half table space, we can accommodate you, too.
Please make the proper table selection at the payment screen.
Please make sure you have an attractive table display. Floor banners or
signs that need to be attached to walls are not permitted. Your entire
display should fit on your table space. Be sure to have a sign at your
table that lets readers know what types of payment you will be accepting.
Remember to include Michigan Sales Tax when pricing your books. Authors
are responsible for collecting all monies for book sales. (Don't forget to
bring change for cash sales.)
There are a limited number of tables available, so reservations are on a
first-come, first-served basis. Fees are non-refundable, unless the event
is canceled by Grey Wolfe Publishing. Please send all inquiries to
Info@GreyWolfePublishing.com
Light refreshments will be on hand for authors and guests.
Here is the table reservation link:
http://greywolfepublishing.
I've also attached a graphic, should you have space for it.
Thank you for all you do to promote Michigan authors!
Monday, March 21, 2016
#ARallyOfWriters April 9th #Lansing #MichLit - Register Now!
The 29th Year of
April 9, 2016
More info under the CONFERENCE tab, including PDF downloads for the April 9 schedule of sessions, information about the new Richard Bradley Scholarship, and a mail-in registration form !
Brochures are in the mail!
Online REGISTRATION is OPEN
I’ll be watching to see how it works, hoping for the best. Any issues, email arallyofwriters@att.net
Keynote, Lev Raphael
Author of 25 books in many genres, including memoir, historical novel and mystery. He also reviews for WKAR Public Radio; blogs for the Huffington Post on books culture and art, and politics; and teaches creative writing at MSU.
16 breakout sessions
Led by Michigan authors in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, journalism, children’s books, and business matters.
Rally is the warmest, longest-running conference in Michigan. Great speakers, great company, and pretty good cookies.
For speaker information go to ARallyOfWriters.com
For news of writing events, seminars and conferences, check in at The Skaaldic Society website and click on the WRITING EVENTS tab. I will be making updates there as news comes in. For information about local Michigan writing groups click on the Skaalds LINKS tab.
16 breakout sessions in Fiction, Poetry, Memoir, Nonfiction, Children, Business:
Lev Raphael • author of 25 books, including memoir, historical novel, and mystery
Linda Angรฉr • business writing, poetry, and fiction, Toastmaster, past-pres. of DWW
Bonnie Jo Campbell • short stories and novels, finalist for Nat’l Book Award 2010
Debbie Diesen • Pout-Pout Fish series, NYT bestselling author
Susan Froetschel • award-winning novels set in Afghanistan, ed. of YaleGlobal Online
Jim C. Hines • twelve fantasy novels, 50 short stories, Hugo Award
Michael Lauchlan • well-published poet, recent collection from WSU Press
Rosa Morales • Emmy-award winning multimedia journalist , educator, NAHJ Board
Rosalie Sanara Petrouske • widely-published poet, educator, new chapbook
Robin Silbergleid • memoir, poetry chapbooks, essays, dir. of Creative Writing, MSU
Whitney Spotts • Schuler Books marketing, Author Tours Coordinator
Bob Tarte • memoirs with ducks and humor, Wall Street Journal Best Seller
Rally Warm-Up, April 8: “From Mickey to Maus,” Comic art with Randy Scott.
Free at Schuler Books, Eastwood, 7:00 pm.
Rally is the warmest, longest-running conference in Michigan.
Great speakers, great company, and pretty good cookies.
Sponsored in part by Gibson’s Bookstore, Lansing Community College, and the Michigan Humanities Council
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