Annie’s Book Stop of Worcester is holding a celebration of teachers the second week in March, 2013. On Saturday, March 16, members of the New England Chapter of Broad Universe, a non-profit, international, educational organization of men and women dedicated to honoring, celebrating, and promoting women’s contributions to the literature of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other speculative fiction, will discuss celebrating women genre authors in the classroom.
This event is free and off-street parking is available.
Join Trisha Wooldridge, Rachel Kenley, Phoebe Wray, and Inanna Arthen for the discussion:
Saturday, March 16, 2013
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Annie's Book Stop Of Worcester
65 James Street
Worcester MA 01603
For directions: www.anniesbooksworcester.com/ or call 508-796-5613
Author Morven Westfield comments on writing, vampires, the wildlife outside her window, and the writing life.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Celtic Mythology and Its Influence on Fiction
Looking for a different way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year? How about attending a panel discussion where two New England authors discuss Celtic mythology and its influence on fiction.
"If you like stories featuring Druids, fairies, banshees, leprechauns, pookas, or silkies, then you won't want to miss this one!" says author Terri Bruce, who has always been fascinated with the origins of myths and legends, especially those featuring the afterlife or King Arthur. Her Paranormal/Contemporary Fantasy series, Afterlife, draws heavily on Celtic burial and afterlife beliefs and features pookas, hobs/brownies, banshees, and various other folklore creatures.
She'll be joined by author Helen Collins, who has a long-standing love of myth and legends, which she has formally studied. Helen has been on archeological trips through remote regions of Ireland and is the author of several science fiction novels, including Mutagenesis and Neurogenesis.
This event is free. Join them Saturday, March 16, from 1-3 pm at
Books and Boos
514 Westchester Road
Colchester, CT 06415
(Note that the driveway is on Loomis Road.)
See their website for more information.
"If you like stories featuring Druids, fairies, banshees, leprechauns, pookas, or silkies, then you won't want to miss this one!" says author Terri Bruce, who has always been fascinated with the origins of myths and legends, especially those featuring the afterlife or King Arthur. Her Paranormal/Contemporary Fantasy series, Afterlife, draws heavily on Celtic burial and afterlife beliefs and features pookas, hobs/brownies, banshees, and various other folklore creatures.
She'll be joined by author Helen Collins, who has a long-standing love of myth and legends, which she has formally studied. Helen has been on archeological trips through remote regions of Ireland and is the author of several science fiction novels, including Mutagenesis and Neurogenesis.
This event is free. Join them Saturday, March 16, from 1-3 pm at
Books and Boos
514 Westchester Road
Colchester, CT 06415
(Note that the driveway is on Loomis Road.)
See their website for more information.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Ghosts, Spirits, and the Afterlife - Curses, foiled again!
Once again, an impending storm has interfered with our plans for a fantastic panel at Annie's Book Stop in Worcester scheduled for February 23, from 4-7 pm.
From the Annie's Book Stop in Worcester Facebook page comes this announcement:
Stay tuned for the rescheduling of The Event that Winter Tried to Stop! (Hey, three time's the charm, right?) Watch the Annie's Book Stop web page and Facebook page for details.
By the way, the bookstore WILL be open. The decision to cancel was based on the fact that some of the authors and attendees might be traveling from areas that will get the storm earlier than Worcester.
From the Annie's Book Stop in Worcester Facebook page comes this announcement:
"Due to weather concerns of snow, sleet and ice on Saturday the 23rd, taking into consideration the distance that some of our speakers would have to travel, we regretfully are cancelling our "Four Ghost Story Authors" roundtable event. We plan to reschedule this at a later date, hopefully when we are not competing with winter's rage."
Stay tuned for the rescheduling of The Event that Winter Tried to Stop! (Hey, three time's the charm, right?) Watch the Annie's Book Stop web page and Facebook page for details.
By the way, the bookstore WILL be open. The decision to cancel was based on the fact that some of the authors and attendees might be traveling from areas that will get the storm earlier than Worcester.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Ghosts, Spirits, and the Afterlife - Time Announced
02/22/2013 - EVENT CANCELED due to impending snow storm. It WILL be rescheduled!
Annie's Book Stop of Worcester has announced the time for the "Ghosts, Spirits, and the Afterlife: A literary roundtable featuring New England members of Broad Universe. " This event had been postponed due to a blizzard.
Come join us on Saturday, February 23, 2013, from 4pm-7pm at
Annie's Book Stop Of Worcester
65 James Street, Worcester MA 01603
Terri Bruce, Jennifer Pelland, Kristi Petersen Schoonover, and Morven Westfield will share their differing approaches to writing about the subject matter as well as their knowledge of various beliefs, myths, and customs ranging from the lighthearted to the downright scary, from real-life encounters to those that are completely fictitious. The presentation will be followed by a book signing. Titles from each author will be available to purchase.
For more information, see the Annie's Book Stop of Worcester Events Calendar.
Be sure to check the web site for coupons and special offers.
Annie's Book Stop of Worcester has announced the time for the "Ghosts, Spirits, and the Afterlife: A literary roundtable featuring New England members of Broad Universe. " This event had been postponed due to a blizzard.
Come join us on
Annie's Book Stop Of Worcester
65 James Street, Worcester MA 01603
Terri Bruce, Jennifer Pelland, Kristi Petersen Schoonover, and Morven Westfield will share their differing approaches to writing about the subject matter as well as their knowledge of various beliefs, myths, and customs ranging from the lighthearted to the downright scary, from real-life encounters to those that are completely fictitious. The presentation will be followed by a book signing. Titles from each author will be available to purchase.
This event is free and off-street parking is available.
Please note that parts of this presentation are not for children.
For more information, see the Annie's Book Stop of Worcester Events Calendar.
Be sure to check the web site for coupons and special offers.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Ghosts, Spirits, and the Afterlife - Feb 23, 2013, Worcester, MA
UPDATE 02/06/2013 In anticipation of a major snowstorm, Annie's Book Stop of Worcester has made the wise decision
to reschedule Ghosts, Spirits, and the Afterlife to Saturday,
February 23rd, time to be announced.
I'll be participating in a panel discussion on a very interesting set of intersecting topics: Ghosts, spirits, and the afterlife.
Here's the announcement about the panel taking place at Annie's Bookstop, Worcester, the "little bookstore that is bigger on the inside." (Dr. Who fans will get that allusion.)
"Just in time to celebrate Parentalia (February 13th – 21st), an ancient Roman festival commemorating the dead, join four New England authors for an informative and fun panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of writing about ghosts—both real and imagined, the dead, and the afterlife. The authors will share their differing approaches to writing about the subject matter as well as their knowledge of various beliefs, myths, and customs ranging from the lighthearted to the downright scary, from real-life encounters to those that are completely fictitious. The presentation will be followed by a book signing. Copies of the authors’ books will be available to purchase."
Terri Bruce (terribruce.net) writes science fiction and fantasy stories from a haunted house in New Hampshire. Her debut novel, Hereafter, is about a woman stuck on earth as a ghost, searching for a way to cross over to the afterlife.
Jennifer Pelland (jenniferpelland.com) is a Nebula-nominated writer of speculative fiction. Her work includes a "Sacrifice," a short story about dying, and "Ghosts of New York," a short story about the afterlife.
Kristi Petersen Schoonover (kristipetersenschoonover.com) is a Connecticut-based author of horror and dark fiction. Her works includes Skeletons in the Swimmin’ Hole: Tales from Haunted Disney World, a collection of ghost stories set in Disney Parks.
Morven Westfield (morvenwestfield.com) is the author of dark fantasy and horror stories featuring vampires and witches. Her work includes Darksome Thirst, a story combining vampires, Wiccans, and computers, and its sequel, The Old Power Returns.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Presentation: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Book Signing: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
UPDATE 02/06/2013 In anticipation of a major snowstorm, Annie's Book Stop of Worcester has made the wise decision to reschedule Ghosts, Spirits, and the Afterlife to Saturday, February 23rd, time to be determined.
You can read more at http://anniesbookstopworcester.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/winter-storm-nemo-and-curtailed-hours/
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Annie’s Book Stop
75 James Street, Worcester, MA
For directions: www.anniesbooksworcester.com/ or call 508-796-5613
I'll be participating in a panel discussion on a very interesting set of intersecting topics: Ghosts, spirits, and the afterlife.
Here's the announcement about the panel taking place at Annie's Bookstop, Worcester, the "little bookstore that is bigger on the inside." (Dr. Who fans will get that allusion.)
"Just in time to celebrate Parentalia (February 13th – 21st), an ancient Roman festival commemorating the dead, join four New England authors for an informative and fun panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of writing about ghosts—both real and imagined, the dead, and the afterlife. The authors will share their differing approaches to writing about the subject matter as well as their knowledge of various beliefs, myths, and customs ranging from the lighthearted to the downright scary, from real-life encounters to those that are completely fictitious. The presentation will be followed by a book signing. Copies of the authors’ books will be available to purchase."
Terri Bruce (terribruce.net) writes science fiction and fantasy stories from a haunted house in New Hampshire. Her debut novel, Hereafter, is about a woman stuck on earth as a ghost, searching for a way to cross over to the afterlife.
Jennifer Pelland (jenniferpelland.com) is a Nebula-nominated writer of speculative fiction. Her work includes a "Sacrifice," a short story about dying, and "Ghosts of New York," a short story about the afterlife.
Kristi Petersen Schoonover (kristipetersenschoonover.com) is a Connecticut-based author of horror and dark fiction. Her works includes Skeletons in the Swimmin’ Hole: Tales from Haunted Disney World, a collection of ghost stories set in Disney Parks.
Morven Westfield (morvenwestfield.com) is the author of dark fantasy and horror stories featuring vampires and witches. Her work includes Darksome Thirst, a story combining vampires, Wiccans, and computers, and its sequel, The Old Power Returns.
UPDATE 02/06/2013 In anticipation of a major snowstorm, Annie's Book Stop of Worcester has made the wise decision to reschedule Ghosts, Spirits, and the Afterlife to Saturday, February 23rd, time to be determined.
You can read more at http://anniesbookstopworcester.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/winter-storm-nemo-and-curtailed-hours/
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Annie’s Book Stop
75 James Street, Worcester, MA
For directions: www.anniesbooksworcester.com/ or call 508-796-5613
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Join me at Worcester’s Last Independent Bookstore
Update 6/22/12 I will be unable to attend, but urge you to go anyway. This is a great group of Broads and you'll enjoy their readings and their company - Morven
On Friday, June 22, 2012 from 5-9 pm, members of Broad Universe will be reading selections from their writings, signing books, and discussing writing adventures and publishing. The event will run from 5PM until 9PM, with a rotating schedule – something new every hour!
Listen to selections of fantasy, science fiction, and horror from writers Elaine Isaak, Rachel Kenley, Jennifer Pelland, Jennifer Allis Provost, Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert,
Broad Universe is an international non-profit dedicated to celebrating, honoring, and promoting women who write speculative fiction.
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
October/November 2011 Events
I'll be participating in the following events this Fall.
Rock N' Shock
October 16, 2011, 11 am - 1 pm
DCU Convention Center
50 Foster St.
Worcester, MA 01608
www.rockandshock.com
Going to Rock N'Shock? Stop by the NEHW table in the vending area. I'll be there from 11-1 on Sunday, but members of NEHW will be on hand all weekend while the vending area is open.
Other NEHW members present include Jack Haringa, L.L. Soares, NECON E-Books, Ken Wood (Shock Totem), Tracy Carbone, T.J. May, Danny Evarts, Jason Harris, Stacey Longo. For more information, see the NEHW website at www.newenglandhorror.org.
Intro to National Novel Writing Month
(presented by members of the New England Chapter of Broad Universe)
October 20, 2011, 7 pm
NPL Theater
Nashua Public Library
2 Court Street
Nashua, NH 03060-3475
www.nashualibrary.org
From the Nashua Public Library Calendar:
"November is National Novel Writing Month, a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to writing. Participants begin writing on Nov. 1 with the aim of completing a 50,000-word novel by Nov. 30.
Four NaNoWriMo veterans, all members of Broad Universe, a group that celebrates female sci-fi, fantasy, and horror authors, help you make the most of the challenge—and tell you what to do when you finish."
Anthocon
November 11-13, 2011
Anthology 2011 Conference
Best Western Wynwood Hotel & Suites
580 US Route 1
Portsmouth, NH 03801
anthocon.wordpress.com
This is the first year for this con, but they've got some really good guests including authors Jackie Gamber, Catherynne M. Valente, Jennifer Pellan, Christopher Golden, Rick Hautala, and Jonathan Maberry and artist Ogmios.
Rock N' Shock
October 16, 2011, 11 am - 1 pm
DCU Convention Center
50 Foster St.
Worcester, MA 01608
www.rockandshock.com
Going to Rock N'Shock? Stop by the NEHW table in the vending area. I'll be there from 11-1 on Sunday, but members of NEHW will be on hand all weekend while the vending area is open.
Other NEHW members present include Jack Haringa, L.L. Soares, NECON E-Books, Ken Wood (Shock Totem), Tracy Carbone, T.J. May, Danny Evarts, Jason Harris, Stacey Longo. For more information, see the NEHW website at www.newenglandhorror.org.
Intro to National Novel Writing Month
(presented by members of the New England Chapter of Broad Universe)
October 20, 2011, 7 pm
NPL Theater
Nashua Public Library
2 Court Street
Nashua, NH 03060-3475
www.nashualibrary.org
From the Nashua Public Library Calendar:
"November is National Novel Writing Month, a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to writing. Participants begin writing on Nov. 1 with the aim of completing a 50,000-word novel by Nov. 30.
Four NaNoWriMo veterans, all members of Broad Universe, a group that celebrates female sci-fi, fantasy, and horror authors, help you make the most of the challenge—and tell you what to do when you finish."
Anthocon
November 11-13, 2011
Anthology 2011 Conference
Best Western Wynwood Hotel & Suites
580 US Route 1
Portsmouth, NH 03801
anthocon.wordpress.com
This is the first year for this con, but they've got some really good guests including authors Jackie Gamber, Catherynne M. Valente, Jennifer Pellan, Christopher Golden, Rick Hautala, and Jonathan Maberry and artist Ogmios.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Multi-Author Signing in Northborough, MA
There's a new bookstore a few towns over and one of my fellow Broads (member of Broad Universe) has arranged a group book signing for us there.
Group signings are always more fun -- the authors get to see their author friends and the audience gets to hear a variety of styles and stories. This event should be even more so as we'll be reading selections of science fiction, fantasy, and horror that includes dystopian universes, magical kingdoms, vampires, and bad-@#$ faeries!
Authors Elaine Isaak, Jennifer Pelland,Trish Wooldridge, Justine Graykin, Phoebe Wray, and I will be reading.
Friday, May 8, 2009
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Jeannie's Book Emporium
299 West Main Street, #4
Northborough, MA 01532
Jeannie's is a new independent book store in the area. Come check it out!
Group signings are always more fun -- the authors get to see their author friends and the audience gets to hear a variety of styles and stories. This event should be even more so as we'll be reading selections of science fiction, fantasy, and horror that includes dystopian universes, magical kingdoms, vampires, and bad-@#$ faeries!
Authors Elaine Isaak, Jennifer Pelland,Trish Wooldridge, Justine Graykin, Phoebe Wray, and I will be reading.
Friday, May 8, 2009
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Jeannie's Book Emporium
299 West Main Street, #4
Northborough, MA 01532
Jeannie's is a new independent book store in the area. Come check it out!
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