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Grateful for Chicago Lit scene

11/26/2013 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

You may say that I am coming off a big bookfair high, and maybe I am.  But this Thanksgiving I am thankful for the Chicago literary community. I am grateful to be part of a creative community where so many people are devoted to writing and working at making books. To be around literary thinkers is a heady experience—there’s a great vibe.  And what is even better is that these people are nice and fun and supportive of each other. Since October I’ve been part of three … [Read more...]

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Two new events! October 19 and November 2

09/19/2013 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Happy to report Solace in So Many Words will be at two upcoming events. October 19, Saturday, we will be reading and selling Solace in So Many Words at the Barnes and Noble in Rockford.   This event is put on by In Print, which is a professional writers association out of Rockford (and affiliated with our own Chicago Writers Association). We will do a reading from Solace in So Many Words from 10:30 to 11:00, and then we will be on hand to sell and sign copies from 11:00 … [Read more...]

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