Monday, October 26, 2009

Reading, Publishing, and Scholastic Book Fair

Co-Chairing the Scholastic Book Fair at my daughters' elementary school is taking all of my time and energy these days. I've fallen so far behind on my reading, writing, Zoetrope-ing, Fictionaut-ing, and keeping-up with all my favorite writers. It's okay, though. I think you'd all agree too if you saw the smiles on my daughters' faces whenever they walk into the school library and spot me behind the cash register in a red apron and sensible flat shoes :-)

That being said, I got to revel in my writer's hat last night at the East Bay and Friends' reading hosted by Lauren Becker. Everyone shone on the evening, including our very fun and supportive audience. Congratulations, Lauren, and thanks so much for organizing this great event. I was thrilled to be a part of it all. Here's an excellent link with lots more details thanks to Evan Karp, including photos and video. I admit I have not yet looked at the video or photos. I'm not sure I will ...

I have work live at the Linnet's Wing and Spork Journal. I'm excited to contribute to both of these fine journals. Thanks for reading.
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  1. Andrew RoeOctober 26, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Congratulations on the reading, Ethel. Sounded like a great event. Made me wish I still lived in the Bay Area.

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  2. tanita✿davisOctober 27, 2009 at 3:22 AM

    Two happy stories -- bittersweet, yet happy endings -- a good surprise. Both those stories could have gone so many other ways.

    P.S. - Despite the sensible flats, all the other mothers know "that one's got a wild streak."

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  3. katrinaOctober 27, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    I love Scholastic Book Fairs! And the reading is wonderful! It's nice to hear your voice.

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  5. katrinaOctober 27, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    And congratulations on your publications!

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  6. Eric BeenyOctober 27, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Hi Ethel, that was a great reading--I love and envy your accent. I'm digging "The Dog Went to the Country..." a lot...

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  7. Mel BosworthOctober 27, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Excellent, Ethel. Many congrats. The video and pictures are great.

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  8. Ethel RohanOctober 27, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Thanks, everyone, for the kind words. Your continued support means so much. Yes, Tanita, but I'm not sure they're quite that polite :-)

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  9. Tania PryputniewiczOctober 30, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Love "The Dog" up at Spork--way cool word braiding...my teacher self rose up and thought--there's an assignment...

    And I love how you capture the push/pull between aunt and child. Did you see "She Writes" networking website featured in P&W? for women writers. Just joined. Maybe you already have, I haven't surfed member content yet.

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  10. Ethel RohanOctober 31, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Thanks, Tania, for reading and sharing. I'm going to visit "She Writes" now.

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