This month we are celebrating another round of successes by the She Writes Press community. Every month we highlight awards, media coverage and upcoming events. If you have something you’d like to share in the Monthly Memo, send your accomplishment to Janay@SparkPointStudio.com.
Leah Lax Reviewed by Lambda Literary
Leah Lax’s memoir, Uncovered, received a wonderful review by Lambda Literary: “Something new is afoot in Uncovered. Lax tells a story that resists codified narratives and breaks through to a new way of understanding the world.”
Jeannine Atkins Reviewed by Foreword
Jeannine Atkins’ Little Woman in Blue received a very favorable Foreword review: “Little Woman in Blue is a fast-paced, compelling story of two sisters, and their unquenchable drive for success.”
Kate Raphael Receives Starred Review from Library Journal
Kate Raphael, author of Murder Under the Bridge, received a starred Library Journal review: “Raphael thoroughly captures the tension of life on the West Bank by setting a murder in a location marked by daily violence.”
Jo Ivester is a Wall Street Journal Best Seller
Jo Ivester’s memoir The Outskirts of Hope made the Wall Street Journal Best Sellers list, coming in at #9 on the nonfiction ebook list.
Lene Fogelberg on Writer’s Digest
Lene Fogelberg, author of Beautiful Affliction, shared tips on how to write in your second language over on Writer’s Digest.
Kelley Clink on Brain, Child Magazine
Kelley Clink, author of A Different Kind of Same, shared a story about her brother, her son and mental illness with Brain, Child.
Jill G. Hall on Examiner.com
Jill G. Hall, author of The Black Velvet Coat, shares the story behind her novel on Examiner.com.
Terry Baldwin on San Francisco Book Review
Terry Baldwin’s recent release, All The Ghosts Dance Free, was included in a round up of books to get out of town with on San Francisco Book Review.
K.K. Golberg in Twins Magazine
K.K. Goldberg, author of the memoir The Doctor and the Stork, was a part of a great piece in Twins Magazine.
Leah Lax in Chicago Tribune
Leah Lax author of Uncovered had her book event featured as an upcoming literary event in the Chicago Tribune.
Erin Seidemann on Rudy Maxa
Erin Seidemann, author of Postcards from the Sky, was featured on Rudy Maxa, to discuss the exceedingly low number of female aviators in America.
Ellen Sherman on Author’s Corner
Ellen Sherman, author of Just the Facts, was featured on Author’s Corner.
Leslie Nack on We Heart Writing
Leslie Nack, author of Fourteen, was featured on We Heart Writing discussing the nerve-racking process of putting yourself out there for critique.
Angela Lam on Shelf Awareness
Angela Lam’s Red Eggs and Good Luck was featured on Shelf Awareness in the Book Brahmin feature.
Kelly Kittel in Chicken Soup for the Soul
Kelly Kittel, author of Breathe, has an essay titled “Finding My Future” featured in the new book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Volunteering & Giving Back.
Dorit Sasson interviews Leslie Johansen Nack
Dorit Sasson, author of Accidental Soldier, interviewed Leslie Johansen Nack about her memoir Fourteen on her weekly podcast called “Giving Voice to Your Courage.”
Marianne Bohr on NPR
Marianne Bohr, author of Gap Year Girl, was interviewed on NPR. Check out the broadcast here.
Barbara Stark-Nemon on Huffington Post
Barbara Stark-Nemon, author of Even In Darkness, shared a behind-the-book story on Huffington Post in her article, “Refugee Fever Dreams.”
Elizabeth Gilbert in Napa Valley
If you haven’t already, it’s time to get your tickets to an once-in-a-lifetime experience sponsored in part by She Writes. Internationally bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic is going to Napa and you have the chance to go too. Get your tickets at a discounted rate as a member of the She Writes community.
She Writes Press Fall Tour
It’s finally here! The She Writes Press Fall Tour 2015 lineup is available now. See if there is a stop near you and come by to support your fellow SWP authors.
Erin Seidemann’s Book Launch
Help Erin Seidemann celebrate the release of her book, Postcards from the Sky, during her launch party.
Maple Street Book Shop
November 11th @ 6:00p.m.
7529 Maple St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
Jill G. Hall Book Event
Join Jill G. Hall, author of The Black Velvet Coat, at a book event in California.
Bay Books
November 5th @ 5:30p.m.
1029 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
Donna Stoneham Book Event
Join Donna Stoneham, author of The Thriver’s Edge, at her book event in DC.
Reiter’s Books
November 9th @ 6:30p.m.
1900 G Street NW
Washington DC 20006
Ann Hedreen and Nina Angela McKissock Book Event
Ann Hedreen, author of Her Beautiful Brain, and Nina Angela McKissock, author of Sun to Sun: A Hospice Nurse Reflects on the Art of Dying, will be speaking in Seattle.
Elliot Bay Bookstore
November 1st @ 3:00p.m.
1521 10th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98122
October was another great month for She Writes Press authors. Share your wins and milestones with Janay@SparkPointStudio.com and we’ll include it in our next Monthly Memo.
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