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Our latest review

06/24/2011 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

We got a new review on the anglobaptist.org blog, which is subtitled “conjectural navel gazing; jesus in lint form” and is written by Tripp Hudgins.  I have copied it below –  Weighed Words appreciates the nice remarks and promotion! A review: Solace in So Many Words Where or when do you go when you are seeking solace? Are there stories you tell or memories you hold dear? Personally I go right for poetry. But when one is looking for solace we're likely to look … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: anglobaptist.org, Anthology, appreciation, Blood & Honey Review, book, conjectural naval gazing, Contributors, D. J. Lachance, Ellen Wade Beals, J. Scott Smith, jesus in lint form, Poetry, publication, review, Solace, Solace in So Many Words, Tripp Hudgins

Our next reading event and contributor updates

06/11/2011 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

The big news is there is  another reading event  for Solace in So Many Words-- it will be July 21, Thursday, at 7 pm at The BookMarket, 2651 Navy Blvd, Glen Town Center, Glenview (phone: 847-904-7304).  Contributors who will be reading include: Joan Corwin, J. Scott Smith, Kathleene Donahoo, D. J. Lachance. Weighed Words celebrated the short story in May -- the winner in the collection giveaway was Erika Dreifus although the two runners-up also received Solace in So Many … [Read more...]

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Last days to celebrate National Short Story Month and win a book

05/30/2011 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

Weighed Words is participating in The Collection Giveaway Project, which has been organized By Erika Dreifus at Fiction Writers Review. I found out about it from Dan Wickett of Emerging Writers Network. Like the other participating publishers, Weighed Words will give away a book of short stories. We chose Bluebirds Used to Croon in the Choir by Joe Meno because Joe is also a contributor to Solace in So Many Words. As a bonus, a copy of Solace in So Many Words will also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: "Lynlee Floats", Anthology, Contributors, Erika Dreifus, fiction, J. Scott Smith, National Short Story Month, Solace, Solace in So Many Words, Win free books

J. Scott Smith

05/29/2011 By Ellen Beals 3 Comments

I have been a fan of J. Scott Smith's work since I first read it, and this story will show you why.  Originally published in 2009 in a now defunct electronic journal (Pocket Review), "Lynlee Floats" is published here to rescue it from cyberspace obscurity.  J. Scott Smith is a musician and writer from Wilmette, IL, and has published nonfiction articles and stories and is at work on a novel.   LYNLEE FLOATS Lynlee floats on her back in the club pool, the … [Read more...]

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Publication date reading at Barbara’s and our latest review — reasons to celebrate

05/15/2011 By Ellen Beals Leave a Comment

May 12 was the official publication date of Solace in So Many Words and also the date for our second reading.  This was one was at Barbara's Bookstore (UIC), which has a separate  performance space with great acoustics.  The event, which was well-attended, started off with my short explanation of the book and how it came to be, followed by outstanding readings by: Carol Kanter who read her three poems, "Her Best Medicine," "Alternative Eulogy," and "The Advanced Course," Pat … [Read more...]

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