I’m so excited to announce this!!
I’m doing some volunteer work that really appeals to me, professionally and personally. Namely, I’m helping the co-owners of my neighborhood coffee shop bring authors and readers together for book events. Not for commercial reasons–although the authors can sign and sell books, and everyone knows that writers and caffeine are a match made in heaven. Our goals are simple: We want to share beautiful art, words and ideas in community. Plus, we wanna have fun!
Who: SoCal published authors in all genres, and readers of all ages
What: Book-related activities (readings, writing workshops, art projects, etc.); Q & A’s with the author(s); and signing sessions
Where: It’s A Grind on Alicia Parkway (Laguna Hills, CA)
When: The first Saturday morning of every month
Why: Because we like you!
Our 2010 themes are rather like those of the Pasadena Rose Parade–tagged to the month in which they fall, but broad enough that you can be creative in matching your book(s) to them.
January: Beginnings
February: Love
March: Green
April – December: TBA
Do any of these months and/or themes appeal to you? If so, let me know! (If you’d like, you can collaborate with other authors on a joint event.) We’ve planning ahead for the first few months of next year, and are ready to match dates and themes to interested authors.
Let’s get a sign-up sheet going quickly, so that we can start promoting. Fun times, and we’re hoping you want to do this!! Also, feel free to copy/paste this message into emails to other authors in the area. For more information–or to be referred to the co-owner for consideration–just send me an email. I’ll pass it along. If you don’t get a quick response, please assume I haven’t received it. (Melodye.Shore AT gmail DOT com)
Oh, and watch this space for announcements about our Halloween and Holiday Season authors. PLUS, a special guest will conduct workshops on artistic journaling.
Wow, this sounds like fun! Sign me up! I probably can’t start till December though due to soccer commitments. But I’d love to be a part of this. If anything, to support an Indie store and other writers!
I’ll definitely keep you in the loop, Kim! And please, feel free to pass along this (and subsequent) announcements.
Wish I was still in SoCal so I could participate. What a great idea! Hope you get lots and lots of authors participating.
I wish you could join us, too, Tracy! Will let you know how things develop. Send good vibes, okay? I really, really want this (and my author friends) to succeed.
Good vibes on their way…
I love the WHY BECAUSE WE LIKE YOU!. . . WHY? Because Melodye. . .I like you! :)) This sounds ohsofun!
I like you, too, Meg, and I’m so glad to see you back on LJ where (dare I say it?) you belong. xoxo
Oh, I’d love to do this!!! This sounds amazing, Melodye!!!
I’m so glad, because I’d love to have you come!! Keep watching this space for further details. *g*
Oh I absolutely will!!!
This looks wonderful! With your good energy behind it, I’m sure it’ll be a big success, Melodye.
Thanks, Lorraine! There are so many wonderful authors (and readers) in this area…it’ll be wonderful to corral their energy & enthusiasm into one place, if only for a single morning each month. Sure wish you could join us!
So Cal is so far =(
Wish we live closer.
That’s an awesome idea you’ve organized & it will be a blast!
Is it writers of all genres? including childrens genres? Maybe you could contact the local SCBWI chapter and have them post it on their website.
Re: So Cal is so far =(
I wish that, too! It’d be fun for so many reasons…
Linking right now…
Oh thank you, Sherwood! I unlocked the entry so it’s visible to all.
You are so creative and generous. What a fabulous idea. I wish I lived closer, but I’ll look forward to reports!
I wish you could participate, too! Wouldn’t *that* be fun? For sure, we’ll keep you in the loop, if only online. Photos…we’ll need photos, don’t you think? 🙂
Yet another reason why I should live there near you and not here in Maine.
What a fantastic idea! YAY YOU!
Oh, Carrie, I would love that!
Hey, if you’re coming here on your book tour, let us know. We could arrange a special event…
Yay! Thanks so much, Melodye, for including me in this exciting endeavor. I’m thrilled to be participating in this event on December 5th. Cookies, pajamas, ‘Twas the Day Before Zoo Day—can’t wait to snuggle in and plan some giggling fun for this special day. I also can’t wait to see Marlene Perez’s event on Halloween. Perfect timing to see such a talented author talk about her DEAD series.
Hope everyone in the OC will come out and say hello!
Yay! Thanks so much, Melodye, for including me in this exciting endeavor. I’m thrilled to be participating in this event on December 5th. Cookies, pajamas, ‘Twas the Day Before Zoo Day—can’t wait to snuggle in and plan some giggling fun for this special day. I also can’t wait to see Marlene Perez’s event on Halloween. Perfect timing to see such a talented author talk about her DEAD series.
Hope everyone in the OC will come out and say hello!
What a terrific idea, Melodye!! I’d love to be a part of this and help support your efforts in any way that I can, so please keep me in the loop.
When I read this, my first thought was… Ah, Maynard G Krebs lives! People tried to have a true 60’s coffee house in the old Baba-a- Louis bakery located in Perkinsville, but sadly it failed. It probably would have survived if it had been in Ludlow or Killington.